Although Bayin called himself the owner of Jufu Restaurant, he actually did not share any profits. All he needed was 1,000 taels of silver for soap and other goods.
But I couldn't help but hear others talk about the good business of Ju Fu Restaurant, and my opinion of Qiao Ruichen and his wife improved a lot.
One by one, most of the business done by the Qiao family was to exchange gold and silver at a low price, which shows that the young couple are capable people.
But he still didn't make up his mind to help Qiao Ruichen.
Since Qiao Ruichen said there was no rush, he calmed down and decided to watch from the sidelines for a while.
Even if the Wuliangha clan was close to the Northern Mongolian royal family, they would not be able to escape unscathed if they went against General Dingbei.
Thanks to the recipe Qiao Ruichen gave him, Beimeng now has milk cubes and milk tofu to make. When the weather gets warmer, there will be more goat milk and cow milk, and the milk tofu alone can make him a lot of money.
Not to mention the scented soap, soap, and perfumed soap, which can only be purchased from him. Although the profit is not as high as the essential oil that Qin Mao got, it still makes a lot of money.
Just wait until the autumn harvest, and use gold and silver to exchange for more food. The people in their pastoral areas should be able to live a better life in winter, which will bring greater benefits to the Wulingha clan.
Wuliangha was not an ungrateful person, but he felt that he should at least wait until Qiao Ruichen was promoted to the rank of Captain of the Imperial Guard before discussing with his brother how to strike a balance in their relationship with the Qiao family.
Who would have thought that just after the middle of March, people kept coming to the door. Not to mention the business of milk tofu, even the business of Beimeng horses and felt carpets was much better.
Several merchants who came to discuss business didn't even talk about the price, they just wanted to make friends.
Bayin: "..." Isn't this the time for you to argue with me for a little bit of profit?
Soon someone let the cat out of the bag. "Brother Bayin, you're being dishonest. Since you own a restaurant, why don't you treat us to a few more meals? What's so embarrassing to talk about over a table?"
Bayin immediately understood. Oh my god, Qiao Ruichen told him not to wait and see. Could it be that it should be here?
Even Qin Mao had people send him invitations several times, and there was nothing else to do, he just wanted to use Bayin's kang room to entertain guests.
Only then did Bayin realize that Jufu Restaurant had specially reserved a kang room for him.
The first time he took people to discuss business, he received the distinguished service known as Waiwaipi.
The merchant who was negotiating business with him ate with his mouth full of oil, happily gave up half of the profit, and then lay down on the kang to sleep after the business was done.
Bayin was a little confused and couldn't help but ask Zhang Sanzhuang privately, "You reserved a kang room for me, why didn't you tell me?"
Zhang Sanzhuang was surprised. "My sister told you that she had reserved a VIP bed for you."
Bayin: “…” Who the hell knows what a VIP kang is.
But soon Bayin realized the benefits of having a crooked skin.
First of all, the attitude of Chen's Pawnshop in urging him to donate military pay has become much better. This proves that Qin Mao also earned money from Qiao Ruichen and wanted to use his kang room, so he wanted to win him over.
Secondly, no matter how knowledgeable the traveling merchants are, it would be better for them to sit on the kang with Zi than to sit on the kang with the prostitutes in the brothels.
After eating and drinking to your heart's content, you can also pick up some souvenirs from Ju Fu Restaurant, which will make it easier to negotiate business again.
Even Agula came to Xining Town from the county town several times, and brought the powerful and noble gentlemen from the county town here, and was also treated with satisfaction.
"Qiao Shengwen is an old fox, Qiao Zicheng is no less so, and even Qiao's daughter-in-law is a treasure trove. Having more friends is much more reliable than having more enemies." Agula was more straightforward than Bayin.
"Maybe Qiao Zicheng can really surprise us. I've always felt that the deaths of Abu and Eji were related to Chen Sixu, otherwise not a single slave would have escaped."
This is more like murder to silence the witnesses.
Bayin knew this, but he was also worried. "I suspect there's a traitor in Wuliangha. How can Anda (Big Brother) know that there's no traitor in the current Wuliangha? The Qiao family has an old fox, and Chen Sixu is cunning. If we make the wrong bet, the Wuliangha clan will be destroyed by us brothers."
Agula was also worried about this problem, but as the head of the Wuliangha family, he had to make a quick decision.
"I know Qiao Zicheng better than you do. He was implicated by his father. Given his relationship with Emperor Dayue, it might not be impossible for him to escape exile, but he still came to the northwest. Don't you think about whose idea it might be?"
Seeing Bayin thoughtful, Agula whispered, "The Xiban people have always wanted to annex the Northern Mongolians, destroy our alliance with Dayue, and become the ruler of the world. The Northern Mongolians only want to be the overlord of the grasslands. If Chen Sixu has a deal with the Xiban people, do you think he will let the Wuliangha clan go?"
Bayin's pupils suddenly shrank. Yes, that's why they have been secretly investigating Chen Sixu, not only to avenge Abu Eji, but also for the family.
"I understand. When Qiao Zicheng comes back, I will tell him what we found out."
Qiao Ruichen didn't expect that Bayin would make up his mind to help him so quickly.
He had agreed to return home in the evening, but because he was discussing something with Bayin, he was still in Bayin's tent when it was completely dark. He didn't know if his family was waiting anxiously for him.
In fact, the atmosphere in the Qiao family courtyard was very lively at this moment.
After the Qiao family's new house was completed, apart from other things, the courtyard became much more spacious.
Miao Wan specially asked the Yu family to use the best wood to make a long table and many benches so that everyone could sit together and have a lively meal.
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it gets dark in Xining Town after the afternoon in late March.
After the lunch business at Jufu Restaurant was over, ten strong young men came to help and arrived at Qiao's house at the end of the day.
There was still an hour before dark, so the barbecue stove was put on the table and the ingredients prepared in advance were soon ready.
The spicy grilled fish, which takes more time, is also prepared in advance by the women in the family and can be prepared in less than half an hour.
Miao Wan coaxed Taotao to sleep first, then came out to see the bustling business outside. She smiled and clapped her hands, "I was coming back from this street a while ago when I saw some merchants from Dengzhou Prefecture bringing a lot of Shaodaozi to the northwest. This wine tastes great, let's all try it together!"
Now, including the servants they bought and not counting Taotao, there are a total of twenty-three people in the Qiao family.
Counting Master Sun Laohuo, his apprentice, and his son as members of the Zhang family, excluding the braised egg sleeping soundly side by side with Taotao, there are a total of twenty people.
More than forty people huddled together, squeezed tightly together, with adults holding children, and barely enough space to sit.
Miao Wan started to get busy, and her little thoughts were exposed completely.
She calmly raised her wine cup and said, "This is the first time we've gathered so many people, and business has been particularly good this month. I just looked at the account book, and the turnover alone is over three thousand taels! I propose that we all have a toast and continue to work hard to achieve even greater success!"
Everyone was shocked by the figure of three thousand taels.
Wow, can't this buy three shops?
While being surprised, they couldn't help but pick up their cups and bowls.
Geng was calmer. She knew that her daughter-in-law was so excited last night and must be dishonest.
She's still breastfeeding, how dare she drink? Even if it's just a little bit, no one knows Miao Wan's alcohol tolerance. What if she gets drunk after just one glass?
But Miao Wan was standing at the front, speaking to so many people, and Geng was worried that if she stopped her at this moment, it would ruin her daughter-in-law's prestige.
She glanced at Qiao Shengwen and saw her husband shaking his head slightly. He secretly glared at Miao Wan and let her go.
Miao Wan was ecstatic. She quickly raised her head and turned the cup over with a heroic spirit. "I'll drink it! You guys can do whatever you want! Everyone, eat and drink well, and have a great time!"
Oh my, the taste of Shaodaozi is soft in the mouth, starts to be hot when it passes through the throat, and warms from top to bottom after it goes into the stomach. It is so delicious when paired with a bite of barbecue!
Miao Wan actually has a slight alcohol addiction and likes to drink a little from time to time. As a person from the northwest, how could she not know how to drink?
In her previous life, she could hold her liquor quite well, but she didn't drink much. She just loved to make a fuss. This was her first time drinking in this life, and the feeling was so wonderful that she almost burst into tears.
Oh, wow...it would be great if I could drink more!
She didn't forget that she was still breastfeeding, but Sister Chenxi also drank alcohol while breastfeeding.
As long as pregnant women do not drink too much and just taste it, they can express the milk in advance. Half a day is enough time for it to be metabolized and it will not affect the baby.
This was when the two sisters were craving for alcohol, so they specifically checked on Baidu and asked a doctor.
Although the doctor disagreed, he didn't say I couldn't drink it since he couldn't stop me.
When Miao Wan bought the Shaodaozi, she also spent a small silver ingot to buy green plum wine from someone.
This wine is sweet with a light fruity aroma and is basically not intoxicating.
She had already prepared Taotao's rations in advance, ensuring that Taotao would have enough food before tomorrow morning, so...
Miao Wan chuckled as she pulled out a wine flask from under the table and approached her mother-in-law. "Mom, Dad can drink Shaodaozi with Ada and the others. Am and sister-in-law are used to strong liquor. I'm afraid you'll feel uncomfortable if you drink it. I bought you some green plum wine. You can have some too, just to cheer yourself up."
Geng didn't know whether she should laugh or be angry. Her big eyes, which were exactly the same as Taotao's, were rolling around, and she knew something was wrong at first glance.
She took the wine jug and said, "Oh, it's for me, right? Then Aunt Geng and I will share it."
Miao Wan subconsciously reached out to grab it, "Ah...how about me, I'll have a drink with you and Aunt Geng?"
"You're not going to feed Taotao?" Seeing that everyone was already eating and drinking, Geng secretly twisted Miao Wan's ear and said, "You're even more naive than Taotao. What will happen to her if you get drunk?"
"I've already prepared her food in advance. Here..." Miao Wan leaned close to Geng's ear and gestured slightly at her chest. "It's empty. It won't affect her feeding tomorrow. Just let me drink some."
Geng was helpless as her daughter-in-law shook her sleeves. When she looked up, she saw that most people were secretly watching the fun, just to see how the God of Wealth pretended to be pitiful.
Even the little kids were lying on the table, some of them had their eyes covered, but their fingers were wide open, and their eyes were shining brightly. This is the role model they will follow in the future!
I learned it. I learned it.
Geng, feeling both amused and helpless, pulled Miao Wan to sit down and poured her a bowl of yogurt. "Just eat your food properly. I told you to eat more barbecue, okay? If I let you drink alcohol today, I guarantee these little ones will follow suit and cause even more trouble."
Miao Wan: “…”
Even this doesn't work? Then don't blame her for using her ultimate move!
Miao Wan drank from the bowl of yogurt obediently, didn't eat much of the barbecued meat or the spicy grilled fish, and just sat aside and ate quietly.
It didn't take long for Geng to realize something was wrong.
"Are you unhappy?" Geng felt helpless when she saw Miao Wan was depressed. Why was she like a child?
She stroked Miao Wan's head and coaxed her, "If you like it, wait until Taotao is a hundred days old before drinking it, okay?"
For babies over three months old, it’s okay to drink some rice soup occasionally, and they won’t get sick so easily.
Miao Wan calculated, isn’t that still a month away?
Then wouldn't the food she squeezed out after masturbating for a long time be wasted?
But she just nodded with grievance, looking extremely lonely, "Mom, I'm a little sad. I prepared this wine for my husband, but it's a pity that he's not here during such a lively time. I just want to drink a glass for him."
Geng's heart softened for a moment. Since coming to the Northwest, the couple had been spending less time together than together, and their relationship was getting stronger and stronger, so it was normal for her to miss them so much.
She poured Miao Wanqian a cup of wine and said, "Then you can only drink one glass."
Miao Wan immediately perked up and nodded quickly, "Okay, I'll have a drink!"
However, half an hour later, Miao Wan, who had almost finished her meal, looked at the people drinking happily, then turned her head and looked at Geng eagerly.
"mother……"
Qiao Shengwen just noticed the fight between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law. Seeing that the daughter-in-law was defeated by the son's wife again, he held back his laughter for a long time, came over and secretly told Geng that his son was coming back.
Geng was so angry that she hit Qiao Shengwen several times. Why didn’t you tell him earlier?
If she had known her son was coming back, she would definitely have stood firmer. But now Miao Wan had drunk some wine, and it was too late to say anything.
She raised her eyebrows and asked her daughter-in-law, "What's the matter? Are you missing your husband again?"
Miao Wan bit her lip and looked up at the sky pitifully. "I don't know if my husband is eating well or sleeping well right now. We are laughing and talking happily, but he may be eating simple meals in the military camp. Oh... my heart aches..."
The point is, "Mom, ask me to have a drink for my husband again, otherwise I will miss him at night and will definitely be sad and unable to sleep, Mom~~~"
Geng: “…” It’s such a pity that my daughter-in-law doesn’t go to sing opera.
But speaking of being unable to sleep at night, Geng's heart moved slightly. She looked at Miao Wan with a half-smile, "One last drink?"
Miao Wan nodded, "One last drink!"
There is no such thing as a third time. She knows this and doesn't want to make her parents-in-law worry too much. She is not such an ignorant person!
Of course, if she is really hungry at night... she also secretly hides a small jar of plum wine, hehe.
Geng thought for a moment and poured her a full cup. "Finish this cup, and don't say anything else."
Fearing that Miao Wan would cause more trouble, Geng simply poured a glass of wine for each of the female relatives to try, and soon the wine jug was empty.
Seeing that there was no possibility of continuing to drink, Miao Wan held the wine cup to her lips with care, and did not forget to coax her mother-in-law with sweet words.
"Don't worry, mother. I won't be so naive in the future. The main reason is that my husband hasn't been away from home for so long. I'm really not used to it. I will definitely be stronger in the future and save all the wine for my husband—burp!"
As she was saying sweet words and had almost finished a glass of wine, she was shaking her head happily when she looked up and saw Qiao Ruichen standing not far away with a raised eyebrow and a smile. She was so scared that she burped.
Qiao Rui, who was sitting next to Geng, had been secretly watching the fun. She turned her head and saw her brother, and she lay on the table laughing until her stomach hurt.
"Sister-in-law, my brother is back. You drank all the wine for him. What are you going to give him as compensation? Hahahaha..."
Miao Wan: "..." This sister-in-law can no longer be kept.
The author has something to say:
Well, my bestie who is breastfeeding and I were craving for alcohol, and we really checked it out carefully.
Serious face: You can drink it, but it’s not recommended! But if you really can’t help it… ahem, prepare milk in advance, so you can drink a little.
However, I really don’t recommend drinking it! Don’t learn from Awan!
Learning comes at a price! (Hoarse.jpg)
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