Seeing that Meng Zhao wouldn't accept the money, Gu had no choice but to take it back. "Alright, then I'll keep the money. I'll go to town to buy some fabric and cotton to make a new quilt for you and the children, and two sets of autumn clothes for you. You're out and about all day, so you need to have a couple of nice outfits."
Meng Zhao could only agree repeatedly, and in her spare time she was also preparing for opening the shop.
One day, as she was closing up shop after selling all the boxed lunches, a customer came in. The man had a beard, was about forty or fifty years old, and looked somewhat serious. He asked, "Excuse me, are you Miss Meng?"
From his question, Meng Zhao could roughly guess his intention. "Yes, are you here to invite me to a banquet?"
“You guessed right, young lady. I once ate a meal prepared by you at the Zhao residence, and I still find it delicious. In three days, we will have distinguished guests visiting, but we are struggling to find a good cook. I suddenly remembered you and came here to ask for your help.”
The man stroked his beard as he spoke, as if he were still reminiscing about the delicious meal, and looked much gentler than before when he hadn't spoken.
Meng Zhao had been so busy lately that she originally didn't want to take on banquet orders, but seeing that this man's clothes were well-made and made of high-quality fabric, she guessed that his family must be well-off. If she could cook well and earn more money, she would have more security, so she asked:
How many tables would you like to order?
"No need for many, one table is enough. However, the people at this banquet are all of high status, so I hope you will do your best."
"Don't worry, I will do my best." She has hosted several banquets in the past few months and is very familiar with the process.
Seeing how much importance this person placed on the event, Meng Zhao became even more attentive, wanting to inquire about the general identities of everyone at the banquet so that he could choose different dishes and name them accordingly.
During the inquiry, it was discovered that this person was actually the instructor of the county school, and he was hosting a banquet for the newly appointed county magistrate.
No wonder this person values it so much, and no wonder Zhao Shida promised Shen Qinghe admission to the county school when he lured him to the banquet. It turns out he really does have connections.
Although there was only one table, time was tight, and there were important figures present, so Meng Zhao took it very seriously.
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