Chapter 192: Shopkeeper Xu's Provocation
Shopkeeper Xu frowned: "What do you want to see him for?"
Over the years, he has given away almost half of his family wealth, openly or secretly.
It’s not worth it to ask someone for help with such a small matter!
Madam Xu said angrily, "Do you really want to let Huaxianglou continue to develop? This shop is obviously trying to compete with us. If we can convince other families not to patronize Huaxianglou, can it still operate normally?"
Shopkeeper Xu's eyes suddenly lit up: "Then I'll go tomorrow!"
…
The next day, while Prefect Liu was working, a servant arrived with a report: "Manager Xu is hosting a banquet at Tianxiang Tower tonight. Please do me the honor, Prefect."
Prefect Liu thought that the Xu family had been quite considerate over the years, so he agreed to the appointment.
Late at night, the magistrate's wife was taking off her jewelry in front of the mirror when the door opened and Magistrate Liu returned.
"Why are you here today?" the magistrate's wife asked casually.
Magistrate Liu waved his hand, and the maids went out one by one, closing the door behind them.
The prefect's wife turned her head and saw that he looked like he had something to say, and frowned.
That’s right. Over the years, when I had nothing to do, I would rest in Aunt Liu’s room.
I only think of her when something happens!
"You know about the restaurant that the Luo family recently opened, right?" Magistrate Liu didn't beat around the bush and sat down on a huanghuali wood chair nearby. "They're making such a big move!"
The prefect's wife: "What does this have to do with you?"
Prefect Liu: "Guancheng is under my jurisdiction. If His Majesty Luo knew what they had been doing recently, it would inevitably implicate me."
After all, this is someone the Emperor hates.
The prefect's wife had a bad feeling: "Is someone gossiping about this?"
Otherwise, this matter has never been mentioned before, but now it has attracted attention.
"I heard that the second restaurant is about to open. I heard that the wife of the Tongpan and the wife of the general have a good relationship. You can give them some suggestions." Prefect Liu reminded.
Any advice?
The prefect's wife smiled and said, "Whatever you want me to do, just tell me!"
…
Huaxianglou Store No. 2.
It took two days to recruit ten chefs and twenty apprentices from all over the city. The team was quite large.
But at the same time, the contract signed with Huaxianglou is also very strict. If anyone leaks any recipes of Huaxianglou, the company cannot afford the compensation even if they sell the person.
Even if someone paid the penalty for them, it would still be a astronomical amount.
The last layer of insurance is that these raw materials all come from the Immortal Palace.
Even the well water in Huaxiang Tower was thrown into a spirit-gathering stone.
In order to ensure that Huaxianglou's future plans proceed smoothly, almost all possible means were used.
Zhu Mingqing was holding eight booklets in his hands, which contained the eight major Chinese cuisines that he had completed in the Immortal Palace in the past few days.
"Everyone, take a look and decide which category you excel in. Starting today, I'll give you ten days to learn ten dishes each!"
On average, one dish is prepared per day, and these dishes also include carving techniques, various cooking methods, and heat control techniques.
In short, time is tight and the task is heavy.
But the moment they saw the recipe in their hands, the ten chefs blushed with excitement.
Follow the catalog page by page, looking at the colorful pictures, as well as the corresponding cooking steps and ingredients.
"This..." Master Qian couldn't believe it: "We are all being asked to learn?"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly. "Let's get started. You only have ten days. If you can't learn it, your monthly salary will be reduced by one level. Of course, if you do an excellent job, your monthly salary will increase."
After handing over the matter, Zhu Mingqing could only check the results of these people ten days later.
"Mother, I just saw the two masters of the Du and Zhao families entering and leaving Tianxiang Tower, and three more people came in one after another." Luo Xiao felt that something was wrong.
On the eve of the opening of Building No. 2, the actions of the arch-rival Tianxianglou were clearly an attempt to win over other families and form a united front.
It would be so embarrassing if no one came to the store when it opened!
"Don't worry, once the chefs have mastered the dishes, we can set the opening time." A cunning glint flashed in Zhu Mingqing's eyes.
Luo Xiao knew that his mother would not fight a battle without confidence, but these days, seeing Tianxianglou showing off its power, the waiter even ran to their door to win over passers-by.
Shopkeeper Xu even directly spread the word among his colleagues in Guancheng that if anyone went to Huaxianglou to eat or cooperate, they would be regarded as enemies of the Xu family.
I really don't take them seriously.
When had Luo Xiao ever suffered such humiliation?
He went straight to discuss with his second brother and wanted to take some people to beat up the shopkeeper Xu.
Luo Huai disagreed: "Don't cause trouble!"
"But they are bullying us!" Luo Xiao said defiantly, "Brother, if you don't dare, I'm not afraid of them!"
Luo Huai flicked his head and said, "Don't mess up Mother's plans!"
Luo Xiao suddenly became depressed.
The next day.
Shopkeeper Xu walked into the lobby of Huaxianglou opposite with a smile on his face.
"Sir, we are not open for business yet. Please..." Luo Xiao opened the curtain and walked in from the back. When he saw the person coming, his face drooped again. "What are you doing here? You are not welcome here!"
Shopkeeper Xu smiled as he looked at the restaurant's decorations, the brand new tables and chairs, the novel layout, and the large yard at the back. Although he hadn't been inside yet, he imagined it must be very luxurious.
Alas, what a pity!
"I came to see this Huaxiang Building. Maybe one day, I, Old Xu, can become the owner!"
Luo Xiao sneered: "What nonsense!"
Shopkeeper Xu glanced at him indifferently, as if he was trying to persuade someone with kind words but he wouldn't listen. He shook his head and sighed, "Young man, you are just too frivolous!"
Seeing that he was about to go in, Luo Xiao blocked his way. Although he wanted to punch this shameless old man, he suppressed his anger and said, "Get out!"
Seeing that he was angry, Shopkeeper Xu laughed out loud and sat down beside him, touching the table with his fingers: "Wow, it's made of rosewood, it really cost a lot of money."
If he plans carefully, these things may belong to his Xu family.
Thinking of this, a burning excitement rose in my heart.
"Sir, we have the same delicious Roujiamo from Huaxianglou at Tianxianglou. The price is reasonable. Would you like to try it?"
“…”
"Yes, it's two cents cheaper than Huaxianglou."
The passersby were moved by what he said and followed immediately.
The scenes happening outside the door made Luo Xiao's eyes hurt!
Birds of a feather flock together. The shopkeeper is a good-for-nothing, and his subordinates are following suit. This is intolerable!
Before he could do anything, Qian Chuanzi, who had just returned from buying vegetables, saw this scene, put the vegetables back into the store, and went back to the door. He pushed the waiter from Tianxianglou who was soliciting customers at the door to the ground.
"Get lost! Stop making trouble in front of our restaurant!"
The person who was pushed immediately stood up and tried to fight back, but was surrounded by three or four guys who came out of Huaxiang Building.
"What do you want to do? There are so many people coming and going on the street. Be careful or I'll call the police!" The waiter at Tianxianglou stepped back in fear.
"Hmph! What are you doing? Today I'll let you know what..."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
