Li Youran tasted a bite of each dish before putting down her chopsticks.
In this world without MSG or chicken bouillon, it's normal for food to lack freshness. Besides that, all meat dishes have a fishy smell.
Just as Li Youran was thinking about how to improve things, the shopkeeper and the head chef knelt down on the ground, trembling.
"Please, Miss, have another chance, considering I am a servant born into a family." The shopkeeper and the cook kowtowed repeatedly after saying this.
"What are you doing!" Yun Yingying hurriedly got up and said, "Don't bump your head."
The life and death of servants are decided by their master, which shows that the Yun family is very cautious about employing people. Originally, Li Youran was still hesitant about whether these people were reliable, but now she feels at ease.
What seasonings do you use when you cook meat dishes?
"Following my master's instructions, I added scallions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices."
Hearing the chef's words, Li Youran nodded, thinking to herself that it seemed this world not only lacked MSG and chicken essence, but also didn't know how to add cooking wine when cooking meat, no wonder it tasted so fishy.
"Have you ever heard of cooking wine?" Li Youran asked tentatively.
"Cooking wine?" The chef looked bewildered.
Li Youran gave Yun Yingying a wink, and Yun Yingying, being very perceptive, dismissed the maid and stood guard outside the door.
"Miss, I'll go try it right away!" The chef's eyes lit up after Li Youran explained the function of cooking wine and how to make it.
“Reduce the portion size of each dish by one-third, and add a pinch of sugar to each dish.” Li Youran doesn’t have time to research seasonings like chicken bouillon right now, so she can only use sugar to enhance the flavor for now.
Having received Li Youran's advice, the chef jogged back to the kitchen.
When the shopkeeper and cook excitedly came looking for Li Youran, Li Youran and Yun Yingying had already left, leaving behind a note. That day, the beggars' rhyme spread throughout Fengyang City.
Not only that, Li Youran also accompanied Yunying to the Yunlai Inn and gave the chefs there some pointers.
They even called in the housekeeping staff, gave them some training, and tidied up the room in front of everyone.
"Go back and wait for good news. I believe that within three days, your Yun family's business will reach new heights."
After hearing Li Youran's words, Yun Yingying nodded.
Thinking it was worth a shot, since Li Youran's ideas were all very useful, if this still didn't work, they would have to give up.
"Yingxiang Pavilion is truly excellent; the food is superb, not only delicious but also incredibly fresh. They deliver food daily, even after closing time. Anyone who wants some can just come and get it!"
Moreover, Yingxiang Pavilion was unusually packed with customers, with no empty seats.
"Sir, Miss's idea is really good. Not only will guests come from far and wide because we don't use leftovers, but people will also praise the Yun family for their kindness."
The innkeeper presented the account book and continued to Uncle Yun, "Our guests all praise the delicious taste of the food at Yingxiang Pavilion."
After reviewing today's revenue figures, Grandpa Yun was deeply moved. Since taking over Yingxiang Pavilion, he had never seen such good returns. Grandpa Yun wanted to cry; it must be his wife watching over him from heaven!
"Dajun, have you brought any men to the distillery?"
Li Youran always felt like there were eyes watching her from all sides, and she felt very uneasy every time she went to the winery.
“Miss, the First Madam said she had something urgent to discuss with you, so I brought her here, but we couldn’t find her.”
Da Jun didn't dare to be vague and hurriedly told Li Youran in detail about taking Zhou Yingying to the winery a few days ago.
"Dajun, let's not make this public. Let's just continue as usual."
Li Youran wasn't sure if it was because of Zhou Yingying, but she felt unsafe near the winery, as if she was being followed.
The high-proof alcohol was prepared for the Second Prince, so Li Youran quickly reported this matter to the Second Prince.
"The most important thing for the distillery right now is the purification equipment; we absolutely cannot let anyone steal it."
The second prince frowned slightly, then turned to Li Youran and said.
"I will send someone to take the contents away tonight."
Li Youran nodded. It didn't matter where the wine was purified; the most important thing was not to let others steal these things.
Li Youran knew all too well how important it was to master this core technology in this chaotic society.
With the winery suddenly ceasing operations, Li Youran, having nothing to do, decided to take care of other things.
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