Soon, the gate opened, and a large group of students came out. Grandma Song and Song Anxin hurriedly looked for people inside, and soon they saw Lin Fengyao and Lin Fenghe.
"Hahaha, Mom, Grandma, Uncle, I passed! I passed the first exam! I'm so awesome! I told you I wasn't bad!"
Lin Fenghe seemed much calmer than him, but you could also tell he was happy: "Mother, Grandmother, and Uncle, I've celebrated too."
Grandma Song finally breathed a sigh of relief: "That's wonderful! My two grandsons are so great! Just like the people in our family, they're good at studying."
Song Anbang said from the side, "You must not be complacent or careless. This first test is the easiest, eliminating only the worst people. It won't be so easy after that."
Lin Fengyao stuck out his tongue and said, "I know, Uncle. I just came here to see what it's like. My goal is to pass the first exam. If I pass the next few, I'll have made a profit. I've already achieved my goal. Hahaha, I'm so amazing."
Song Anxin and the others were amused by him, and she said that Feng Yao had a good attitude.
"Alright, alright, let's go back for dinner early. Your mother has to rush back later," said Grandma Song.
Song Anxin had dinner with them and then returned to Linjia Village. When she told her family the news, everyone was overjoyed.
They all knew Lin Fenghe was good at studying, so they thought he would definitely pass the first round without any problems. What they didn't expect was that Lin Fengyao would actually pass, which was a pleasant surprise.
Actually, Song Anxin was quite surprised, but thinking about it, it made sense. The first exam wasn't difficult, and although Feng Yao was a bit wild, he was still smart. Plus, he had two top students, Song Anbang and Lin Fenghe, helping him with the questions, so it was normal for him to pass.
Two days passed, and Lin Fenghe and Feng Yao took the second county exam. Lin Feng Yao miraculously passed again. In his words, he had made a profit, and he was extremely proud of himself. Song Anbang just smiled and didn't say anything more.
On the sixth day of the second lunar month, an auspicious day, Song Anxin and Liu Yuanwai opened their jointly owned tavern. Song Anxin arrived early. The tavern had already been cleaned, and the staff, dressed in uniform, were ready to welcome guests.
The tavern has two floors. Upon entering, you pass a screen and see a long bar counter where the bartenders work. The main hall has low tables and chairs, each with a soft cushion and a backrest. There are screens between the tables to maintain privacy.
Upstairs are the private rooms, but these are different from the private rooms in restaurants. They are divided into rectangular blocks, similar to the feeling of a karaoke room. They are also divided into large, medium and small rooms. Each private room has a large sliding window. It is most pleasant to drink wine and enjoy the breeze up there.
Even before the auspicious time arrived, a large crowd of people had already gathered in front of the shop to watch.
"I heard that this tavern was recently opened by Lady Hui, who was personally appointed by the current emperor, together with Master Liu. The Quanqing wine is also from her family's winery, and the taste is absolutely superb. You have to admit, this person is really something."
Even a commoner couldn't help but reminisce about it.
"Is that the peasant woman? It's quite remarkable that a peasant woman could receive an imperial title. The waterwheel built outside the city was her contribution. That thing is incredibly amazing; it can automatically irrigate the fields, making farming much easier."
"Hey, stop talking, it seems that Lady Hui and Master Liu have come out."
Song Anxin dressed up specially today, wearing a dark purple printed jacket with a matching skirt, and her hair was adorned with pearl accessories, simple yet bright, making her look dignified and approachable.
"Wow, this is Lady Hui! Isn't she supposed to be a peasant woman? She doesn't look like one at all."
"Yes, if I didn't know better, I would have thought she was some lady of high birth."
"And she looks very gentle."
"......"
The crowd below immediately started discussing it, attracting even more people to come and watch.
Master Liu handed the other end of the red cloth covering the signboard to Song Anxin. Firecrackers went off, and the two of them pulled down the signboard together, revealing the four characters "Qianwei Bar" in the early spring sun.
The name was chosen by Song Anxin; to distinguish it from other taverns, he used the word "bar." Before the people could even react to this strange name, they heard Master Liu begin to speak.
"Hello everyone! Starting today, Qianwei Bar is officially open for business. All drinks are 40% off for our opening day. We're also launching a membership program. If you'd like to learn more, please come in and ask. Welcome everyone! Let's welcome our guests!"
As soon as Master Liu finished speaking, everyone forgot everything else and just wanted to know what made this Qianwei Bar different from other taverns.
They were shocked as soon as they entered; they had never seen a tavern like this before!
Why is there such a long table? And why are there tall chairs in front of it, while the tables and chairs in the middle of the hall are so low? Also, why are the waiters preparing drinks behind the long table instead of in the kitchen? So many questions were swirling in their minds.
Soon, the people who entered the store were attracted by the waiters behind the long table. They were so skilled that they could mix yellow, red, and blue drinks from bottles of liquor. The glasses were also very peculiar, with a tall stem decorated with oranges, mint, and other things, and a thin bamboo stick stuck in it.
These straws were specially made by Song Anxin to prevent the ladies from drinking in large gulps, which would be considered unseemly.
"Welcome to Qianwei Bar!" The staff greeted us warmly with smiles.
Lin, the drunkard, had changed into his bar uniform and was seriously leading the staff in mixing drinks. Soon, someone sat down and came in with the drink menu to ask questions.
"What does this Golden Peak Wine look like? Is it really made of gold?" a guest asked.
The waiter smiled and explained in detail: "No, sir, this Golden Peak wine is golden in color, and it has an orange segment standing on top like a golden mountain, hence the name Golden Peak. The wine tastes spicy with a hint of sweetness, and sweet with a touch of sourness..."
The customer was very interested after hearing this: "There's such a good taste to wine, and the name is also very good. Give me a glass to try."
Once one thing happened, another followed. Soon, the bar was bustling with staff delivering drinks, and the bar counter was constantly refilling its shelves.
Table 01: One serving of Golden Mountain Peak wine, one serving of Unforgettable Flavor, two servings of appetizers, and Table 03: One serving of Delicious Food...
The managers of various restaurants also came. They had made a fortune with Quanqing wine, and they had to come and support Lady Hui's business.
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