Chapter 566: Zhiwei Restaurant
The three of them couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" and rushed over to surround the gentleman, chattering, "Sir, can we go to Ganxianglou to eat?"
"Don't think about it. I don't have that much money. The Zhiwei Restaurant next to Ganxianglou is also good. Let's go there to eat."
Manbao thought for a moment and asked, "Have we ever eaten at Zhiwei Restaurant?"
Bai Shanbao didn't remember and looked at Bai Erlang. Bai Erlang skipped Daji and looked at Zhou Silang.
Zhou Silang thought for a moment and then shook his head. "No, I didn't even notice there was a Zhiwei Pavilion next to Ganxiang Tower."
He felt a little guilty, "I thought I was familiar with all the shops around here, but it turns out there are still so many shops I don't know."
Ganxianglou is a top-notch restaurant in Yizhou City, so the restaurant next to it must be good too.
Mr. Zhuang glanced at them, turned around and got on the carriage, saying, "It's still early, let's go back and rest for a while, and then go again later."
Everyone agreed and climbed onto the carriage. Manbao asked Bai Shanbao what the title of his poem was.
Bai Shanbao said, "It's not difficult, considering the theme is 'Spring', but that also makes it difficult. I don't think I can compete with you in poetry or prose."
Mr. Zhuang said, "Your poetry is still very spiritual. Don't underestimate yourself."
Manbao quickly asked, "What about me, sir?"
Mr. Zhuang looked at her and smiled. "Your poems are not bad. If you want to write good poems, you should read more of the Book of Songs and other good poetry collections. From now on, you should read two poems every night before going to bed. Erlang, you and your senior sisters and brothers will join you."
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Even the diligent Bai Shanbao and Manbao couldn't help but stand in their own yard and look up at the sky with sorrow. "It feels like we have less and less time to play. Didn't they say that everything will be fine once we grow up?"
Zhou Silang floated by and replied, "That's because you're not old enough. Look how free I am now. I can do whatever I want every day. It's not like before at home, where I had to obey my parents from the moment I opened my eyes."
Manbao thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense, so he clenched his fist and made a wish, "I hope I can grow up quickly."
Bai Shanbao and Bai Erlang also clenched their fists and made a wish.
Daji on the side watched them silently, glanced at Zhou Si who was gloating, and said nothing.
It was almost time for dinner in the evening when Mr. Zhuang took them out.
Because the weather was neither hot nor cold, Mr. Zhuang simply did not take a carriage, but instead led them there on foot with his hands behind his back.
From a distance, you can see that Ganxianglou is very lively. It is said that many candidates who come to take the exam are holding banquets in Ganxianglou and nearby restaurants.
Manbao stared at the plaques of the shops on both sides, trying to find Zhiwei Restaurant, but he didn't see it as he walked along.
They passed Ganxiang Tower and walked down for a long distance. When the noise of people gradually faded away, they finally saw Zhiwei Pavilion.
It was also a two-story wooden building, but it was much smaller than Ganxiang Building. It didn’t look very lively from the outside, but when you walked in, you found that there were actually quite a few people sitting inside.
As Mr. Zhuang led them in, a waiter came up and asked, "How many guests are there?"
Mr. Zhuang said, "Six."
"Then please go upstairs. There is a big table upstairs." The waiter led them upstairs. Manbao looked down from the stairs and found that the tables in the lobby were basically full. At this time, there were still sporadic people coming in from outside, and occasionally they needed to share a table with others.
The waiter smiled and asked them to sit down. "Is this your first time here, gentlemen? Would you like me to recommend some dishes?"
Mr. Zhuang: "Two bowls of steamed pork with rice flour and one serving of braised fish with green onions. As for the rest, you can order whatever you like. One soup and five dishes will be enough."
The waiter knew immediately that this man was a foodie and probably wasn't his first time. But after a closer look, he really didn't recognize Mr. Zhuang. He leaned over and said with a smile, "How about I bring you another egg soup, a dish of seasonal vegetables, a dish of tofu, and a stewed chicken?"
Mr. Zhuang thought for a moment and nodded, "That's it."
The guy hurried down.
Mr. Zhuang gestured to his three disciples to pour tea, then introduced Zhiwei Restaurant to them. "This is a truly old shop. It opened here when I was still young. Their steamed pork with rice flour is the best, but the portion is small."
That's why he ordered two bowls.
As the eldest sister, Manbao stood up first to pour tea for everyone.
Mr. Zhuang took a sip of tea and continued, "This Fortune Fish is also very good. Mainly because the name is auspicious. People who come here to eat can't help but order more."
“Although their dishes are not as exquisite as Ganxianglou’s, they have a unique flavor.” The main advantage is the price.
Although they are on the same street, the prices of the same dish vary greatly. Mr. Zhuang was a poor scholar a long time ago, so he naturally could not afford to eat at Ganxianglou.
In his opinion, the best restaurant in Yizhou City should be Zhiwei Restaurant.
The speed at Zhiwei Restaurant is quite fast, mainly because the dishes they ordered are not easy to make, they are their signature dishes, which are already prepared, so they only took more than a quarter of an hour to be served.
Mr. Zhuang first picked up a piece of steamed pork with rice flour for Manbao, looked at them with a smile and said, "Try it."
Manbao took a bite, chewed it, and his eyes lit up, nodding excitedly.
Mr. Zhuang smiled and looked at the others. Bai Shanbao and the others quickly tasted it as well. It was really delicious. It was soft and glutinous, warm and fragrant, and not greasy. There was a salty and fresh taste spreading on the tip of the tongue.
Even the usually calm Daji couldn't help but nod with his eyes shining, let alone Zhou Silang.
He ate a piece and then looked at the ingredients of the steamed pork with rice flour. He asked, "Mr. Zhuang, do you know how this is made?"
Mr. Zhuang ate a piece and shook his head in satisfaction, "I don't know."
Zhou Silang: “…”
"But this dish contains glutinous rice and some spices. As for how they are made, I don't know." Mr. Zhuang can't even cook ordinary dishes, let alone this kind of dish.
Zhou Silang lamented, "If I had known, I would have asked my sister-in-law to make one for me when I get home. Her steamed pork with rice flour is different from others."
Mr. Zhuang nodded.
Manbao and Bai Shanbao Bai Erlang also nodded.
Bai Shanbao said, "The taste of my cook's cooking is also different."
After eating the steamed pork with rice flour, everyone tried other dishes and found them delicious, but none of them were as amazing as this one.
But everyone enjoyed the meal.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Mr. Zhuang sat on the second floor, looking down at the bustling lobby. He said with a smile, "Although this place isn't as lively as Ganxianglou up ahead, there are still quite a few guests coming in to eat, and most of them are people who have lived in Yizhou City for a long time. Your Uncle Lan really likes to come here to drink."
Manbao asked: "What kind of wine is good in their house?"
"It's just a very ordinary wine, but it's more comfortable to sit here than at Ganxianglou." Mr. Zhuang thought for a moment and said, "Next time we have a chance, I'll take you to Ganxianglou for a meal and you'll understand."
The three of them thought about it carefully. They had already eaten at Ganxianglou, but they didn't feel there was much difference.
The next update will be around 8pm
(End of this chapter)
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