Shuangqiao Town at this very moment.
Chang Yu's restaurant has opened.
Throughout the day, the restaurant was always packed.
At noon, Madam Lu's wife, Yu Yao Nian, and Lu Baozhu both graced us with their presence.
Many merchants also came after smelling the aroma.
The restaurant was calling out numbers until they were over fifty.
Just like the day hot pot was first introduced, long queues formed.
As the head chef, Chang Yu was so engrossed in wielding the spatula that it was practically smoking.
But she experienced both pain and pleasure.
As night deepened, the bustling streets quieted down. After seeing off the last group of guests, they finally breathed a sigh of relief; it was getting late.
Since the family had already eaten, Yan Xia asked the kitchen helper to cook a few dishes with the remaining ingredients. After a quick meal, the group tidied up a bit, closed the restaurant doors, and prepared to leave.
Three carriages stopped at the entrance, and not only the master, but also all the maids from the restaurant sat down.
The carriages departed one by one.
They stopped at the entrance of the Yan residence.
Everyone disembarked from the carriage.
"Mom, I'm so tired, my wrists hurt." Chang Yi looked exhausted as she shook her wrists, complaining of how tired she was.
"I'll have the maid give you and Changyu a good massage later. Changyu, you must be exhausted after cooking all day. After these few days of opening are over, hurry up and hire a chef. It's not good for you to cook all the time. I'll worry about you if you wear yourself out."
The young girl has delicate skin and can't handle such a heavy workload.
"Yes, Mother, I'm already looking for it."
Chang Yu didn't complain of being tired. She smiled slightly, then took Yan Xia's arm and they stepped over the threshold and into the house.
For three consecutive days, Yan Xia went to help out at her daughter's restaurant.
On the eighth day, Chang Yu finally found a satisfactory cook.
Yan Xia breathed a sigh of relief.
In just a few days, her eldest daughter lost weight from swinging the spatula so much.
It's heartbreaking to see.
Once the restaurant's clientele stabilized, it became less busy, and Yan Xia began to focus on the school.
She and Jin Yu, who had just returned from Jiangnan, went to the school every day to supervise the construction.
Make sure to propose improvements before the workers finish, to avoid numerous problems after construction.
During this time, Yan Xia took a day off to host a banquet at home, inviting Mrs. Lu and Miss Lu.
Madam Lu had heard her daughter mention many times that the food at Yan Xia's residence was delicious.
Therefore, the two of them arrived in the morning.
After the New Year, it's almost March again. The weather isn't as cold as when it snowed, and the icicles on the eaves and the thin ice on the ground have melted into water on their own.
The temperature inside the room is so high that a stove is no longer needed.
Therefore, everything was removed.
However, before spring arrives, if a cold wind blows, it can still be a bit chilly to sit in the courtyard.
Yan Xia simply set up the banquet table in the main room.
"Madam Lu, Miss Lu, please have a seat. Oh my, what did you bring? Why are you being so polite? Xiao Ji, quickly bring a pot of fruit tea." After welcoming the two in, Yan Xia saw Yu Yao Nian's maid carrying a wooden box and placing it on the table. She understood immediately.
It's probably a gift given upon visiting the family.
So, after feigning politeness, she gave instructions to Xiao Ji.
"Fruit and flower tea? Is that the kind you sell in your shop? You still have fruits and melons this season?" Yu Yao Nian had never heard of fruit and flower tea before; she thought it was the fruit juice sold in Yan Xia's shop.
“Madam Lu, the fruit tea sold in my shop is made by pressing fruit juice and then flavoring it. Now that it’s cold and there are no fresh fruits, I thought of this in the middle of summer. I instructed my maids to slice and dry the fruits and preserve them. I also dried tender chrysanthemums, roses, jasmine, roselle, and other flowers. When winter comes, we can take them out and brew them with a spoonful of honey. The aroma of flowers and fruits is accompanied by sweetness, which is especially suitable for women. It can help maintain youth. I especially love drinking it.”
Yan Xia boasted a little.
What utter nonsense about eternal youth!
It's really useful; how come the modern medical aesthetics industry is so advanced?
Yet most women believe this statement.
really.
Upon hearing that fruit and flower tea could preserve youth, Yu Yao Nian's eyes lit up. "No wonder, even though we're close in age, you look so young. It's because you drink fruit and flower tea! It's really a wonderful thing. Do you have any left? I'd like to buy some."
Yu Yao Nian, who always values her image and reputation, actually took the initiative to ask to buy fruit and flower tea.
Yan Xia was somewhat stunned.
It seems Mrs. Lu also loves beauty.
She thought to herself.
"Ah, yes, yes, since Madam Lu wants it, why bother talking about buying it? Xiao Su, go to the kitchen and pack a box for us."
How could Yan Xia possibly accept money?
She was hoping Yu Yao Nian would make a request of her.
"The money still needs to be given, Yun'er, give her twenty taels..."
Yu Yao was interrupted by Yan Xia halfway through her sentence.
“Madam Lu, look at me. I’m familiar with Miss Lu. If you give me money, I’ll never dare to invite you over for dinner again. I absolutely cannot accept money. If you insist on giving me money, then I won’t let the maid bring this fruit tea. We’re all family. Why would I accept money for some cheap fruit tea? Right, Miss Lu?”
Yan Xia stopped the maid who was taking out her purse.
He said this to Yuyao.
"Mom, listen to Aunt Yan. I was thinking of coming over for meals often in the future. Aunt Yan's food is especially delicious. If you become estranged from her, I won't dare to come back."
Lu Baozhu acted coquettishly towards her mother.
With her involvement.
Yu Yao Nian had no choice but to give up. She nodded to her maid Yun'er, who understood and took two steps back. She stopped taking out her purse and stood obediently behind Yu Yao Nian, pretending to be a wooden doll.
"That's more like it. We're all family here. There's no need to pay for some cheap fruit and flower tea."
Yan Xia breathed a sigh of relief.
He sat down.
Soon, Xiao Ji came over with the tray.
Unlike the teapots used in pastry shops, which are all made of ceramic.
The teapot and teacups that Xiao Ji brought were actually made of light pink glass.
Several cracks were interspersed on the surface, but not a single drop of tea leaked from the pot.
The cracks seemed intentionally created, like clouds floating above.
"This teapot is so beautiful! Oh, the fruit and flower tea inside is even a rouge color, so pretty!" Lu Baozhu exclaimed as she watched Xiao Ji pick up the teapot and pour the fruit and flower tea into the cup.
"Please, Miss Lu and Madam Lu, have a taste of this tea. See if the sweetness and sourness are just right. If you prefer a stronger flavor, I will warm it on a warm porcelain plate, which will make it more acidic. If you find it suitable, you can simply leave it on the table."
Xiao Ji only poured two cups.
She placed the teacups in front of the two of them.
Fruit and flower tea is different from regular green tea.
The longer you boil it, the stronger the tea becomes, while the sweetness remains the same. After boiling for a long time, the floral aroma becomes more pronounced, and the taste becomes slightly sour.
She was worried that the two of them wouldn't be able to handle the acidity.
So I asked in advance.
"Wow, it's delicious! It's sweet and sour with a hint of chrysanthemum. Let's put it on the table. If it were a little more sour, it would be more appetizing. I'm afraid my stomach will be growling before the meal is even ready."
Lu Baozhu picked up the teacup, brought it to her nose, smelled it first, and then drank it all in one gulp.
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