After chatting for a while, Liu Hanyi said, "Let's go, I'll take you to eat."
What do you want to eat?
Gao Yan asked.
Have you ever tried Tan Family Cuisine?
"I've never eaten it, but I've heard of it."
Gao Yan said that he hadn't read books for nothing. Now that he was free from pressure, he didn't pick and choose what to read and would read whatever he could get his hands on.
Although I didn't gain much knowledge, I did broaden my horizons.
Moreover, he has a photographic memory, so even though he has never eaten Tan Family Cuisine, he still has a certain understanding of it.
He added, "This Tan family cuisine must be expensive, right? Xiao Liu, didn't you say you didn't have any money? Why did you order such expensive dishes?"
Liu Hanyi said, "Didn't you just complain about not getting paid? I really don't plan to pay you, but I can't skimp on your food and lodging. Even if I have to sell everything I own, I'll make sure you get a good meal."
Gao Yan: "Should I be moved?"
Liu Hanyi: "No, it's not that bad. But it's really hard to get a table at Tan Family Cuisine. This restaurant is very popular and only serves nine tables a day. I only managed to get a table through a friend's connection."
"Should I give you a compliment?"
"No need!"
Liu Hanyi suppressed a laugh, and she found herself increasingly relaxed when she was with Gao Yan.
"But my friend is a foodie too, so she'll have to eat with us. You don't mind, do you?"
"If I mind, can she not come?"
"Of course not!"
"Then why did you ask me?" Gao Yan said, speechless.
Liu Hanyi couldn't help but chuckle: "I was just being polite, don't take it seriously."
Stepping out of the hotel lobby.
That unassuming Volkswagen was already waiting there.
About forty minutes later.
The Phaeton drove into an area of low-rise buildings.
These buildings may look dilapidated, but they are actually all courtyard houses.
The car stopped before reaching its destination.
Because the alley in front is too narrow.
"Are all the people living here rich?"
Gao Yan asked casually.
"Yes and no!" Liu Hanyi said.
"Why? Aren't courtyard houses supposed to be very expensive?"
Gao Yan did not understand.
Liu Hanyi shook her head: "You only know one side of the story. No matter how expensive a courtyard house is, it's still just a property. Nowadays, courtyard houses are classified as ancient buildings under protection. If you want to make any changes, you need to get approval from multiple departments."
If you intend to sell, it will be even more complicated, and it will be very difficult to get the application approved.
So even if a courtyard house is expensive, it's just wealth in name only. In reality, it's not as comfortable to live in as an apartment.
Moreover, most of the residents here are native Beijingers who live in incredibly expensive courtyard houses, yet they receive ordinary salaries!
After hearing Liu Hanyi's explanation, Gao Yan suddenly realized that he had been misled by some rebirth novels.
Many rebirth novels feature protagonists who buy courtyard houses and antiques and wait for their value to appreciate.
There are regulations prohibiting resale.
Even if you accumulate a lot of courtyard houses, it's useless. Are you going to move to a different place every day?
As for antiques.
As mentioned before, it's a game for insiders, so let's not go into it. It's often "priced but unavailable."
The two walked side by side for more than 300 meters and arrived at the end of the alley.
At the end of this alley stands a large courtyard house.
There was no sign for Tan Family Cuisine on the main gate, but rather a very interesting couplet.
The door was ajar.
You can simply push the door open and enter.
Liu Hanyi was clearly not visiting for the first time; she led Gao Yan through the front yard, the middle yard, and into the back yard with great familiarity.
"Little Fish, I have arrived! Aren't you going to come out and greet me?"
Liu Hanyi shouted loudly.
Then a cute girl with a round face, who looked to be in her early twenties, came out of a side room in the backyard.
"Sister Hanyi, you're here!"
Xiao Ruoyu said happily, then her gaze swept curiously over Gao Yan: "Sister Hanyi, is this my future brother-in-law?"
"This is Gao Yan!" Liu Hanyi introduced them with a smile: "Xiao Gao, this is my good friend Xiao Ruoyu, you can just call her Xiaoyuer!"
"Hello Little Fish, I'm Gao Yan, nice to meet you!"
"How happy are you?" Xiao Ruoyu winked mischievously.
Gao Yan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Guess."
Xiao Ruoyu was quite satisfied with Gao Yan's answer: "You're quite an interesting person. I accept you as my brother-in-law!"
"Then thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
As they spoke, the three of them entered the side room.
This room has been converted into a quaint and antique-style private room.
Incense was burning in the private room, and in addition, there were calligraphy and paintings by famous people hanging on the walls. Gao Yan also noticed that the vases in the room seemed to be antiques.
A short while later.
Then the waiters started serving the dishes.
Tan Family Cuisine, also known as Official Cuisine, excels in preparing dried goods and is skilled in cooking seafood delicacies in rich broth over high heat.
The Eight Treasures of the Sea refer to precious seafood such as fish bones, sea cucumbers, abalone, and scallops.
Although the Great Xia is becoming more and more developed and its economy is getting better and better, seafood is still a bit expensive for ordinary people.
Moreover, Tan Family Cuisine uses only the finest seafood.
Therefore, the average person really can't afford Tan Family Cuisine.
It must be said that Tan Family Cuisine does indeed have its unique features.
Gao Yan ate with great relish and didn't pretend to be reserved.
"How is it? Does this dish suit your taste?"
After the meal, Liu Hanyi asked with a smile.
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