Chapter 140
The two novel and delicious soup bases have brought Yueting Self-service Hotpot Restaurant to a new level of fame. …
The two novel and delicious soup bases have brought Yueting Self-service Hotpot Restaurant to a new level of fame.
But the system still has not been upgraded.
In the past, Xiao Yue might have been a little anxious and confused, but this time was different. She was still traveling leisurely between the two branches as usual, and her life could be said to be a straight line.
However, unlike before when she had to force herself to hold on no matter how tired she was, Xiao Yue would occasionally give herself and her sisters in the store a day off.
Sometimes they would go out of the city to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery; sometimes they would go to Lotus Lake to swim, but as the weather got colder, they went there less often; and they would also go to Hong Nishang shop, which was almost becoming the second gathering point for everyone in Yueting Self-service.
The shopkeeper Nishang always entertained Xiao Yue warmly and gave her some small gifts, but when she saw Xiao Yue buying something, she would say something coquettishly.
"You're here to buy the goods!"
Xiao Yue could only touch her nose, and then was pestered by Nishang and Zhang Yunfei to teach them some modern makeup techniques. The final effect always surprised everyone.
As for the place where they often gather, it is of course... Xiao Yue's house.
Time flies and it is already the end of September.
All the shops on both sides were closed that day, and those who had received advance notice that they would be having a barbecue today went straight to Xiao Yue's house after packing up.
Xiao Yue naturally came back half an hour later and prepared charcoal and food for everyone to use.
When the black charcoal just turned red, Fang Sanhong, Su Xiaoxiao and Lu Ran arrived first, followed by Jiang Yi and Xiao Nuo, and then Zhang Feiyun and Nishang.
Finally, there are Fu Xunzhou, Duan Lin and Cheng Min.
The small garden was bustling with activity, and those who arrived earlier had naturally started to enjoy the barbecue.
What about pork belly, beef tenderloin, bacon slices, leeks, enoki mushrooms, potatoes...
At the beginning, everyone was still patient enough to skewer the food, thinking it was a ritual. Later, they found it troublesome and thought that they would all be eaten, so they simply threw away the bamboo sticks and put them on the fine baking tray, where they continued to sizzle.
Foods grilled over charcoal are juicier than those grilled in an oven, and have a more natural, smoky flavor that is incredibly delicious.
Xiao Yue then took out some shredded cheese and corn kernels and baked them on a thin tin foil plate.
The rich flavor and stringy texture were shared by everyone in no time.
After about an hour, the smell of fireworks gradually faded, and everyone started playing mahjong.
This was the suggestion made by Nichang after she came here with Zhang Feiyun. Because she didn't know how to play cards, she watched everyone play every time and couldn't help but ordered a new set of mahjong.
Xiao Yue agreed very much and couldn't help smiling when he first found out about it. He used various winning moves that day to redeem himself from the cards.
Mahjong?
This is her domain!
At this moment, Xiao Yue felt happy and was about to go sit down, but when he looked around, he found something wrong and asked, "Where's Xiao Lian?"
Wasn’t it just now... No, it seemed like it didn’t come just now?
There were too many people. Xiao Yue was in charge of the barbecue before, so I can’t quite remember. But Xiao Lian should come every time there is a gathering here.
Fang Sanhong answered her: "I called Xiao Lian before I came, but she said she had something else to do and would not come."
Xu Qingwu beside her nodded and said, "Sister Xiaolian has been very busy these days!"
So busy?
Xiao Yue couldn't help but frown.
Thinking back, Xiao Lian made several new desserts this month and business was indeed good, which might also be due to the fact that she was tired.
Only then did Xiao Yue relax his brows and sit down in his seat.
…
The entertainment dinner continued until dark, and the fun never stopped.
Barbecue is not filling after all, so Xiao Yueshuang played mahjong for a while and then got up to go to the kitchen to steam rice and made a "lazy barbecue version of bibimbap."
That is, add the barbecue you want to eat into a bowl of rice, and then add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chopped green onions, minced garlic, chili and other condiments and mix well.
Everyone ate it one spoonful at a time and could hardly stop.
No one told them that barbecue is so delicious when mixed with rice!
All of this was possible thanks to Xiao Yue, not only the bibimbap, but also all kinds of other delicacies...If they lose this skill in the future, nothing will taste good!
Therefore, when everyone finished eating the bibimbap that could be considered a midnight snack and felt happy, they were all stunned when they heard what Xiao Yue said -
"I will go to Qingyun City probably tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I gathered everyone here today to talk about this matter. I plan to open a branch in Qingyun City."
This statement was so powerful that it shocked everyone who had been so happy just now.
"Isn't this a bit too hasty..." Fang Sanhong came back to her senses, but she paused as soon as the word "hasty" came out of her mouth.
Because it’s really urgent?
It seems not.
Come to think of it, the last time Xiao Yue mentioned the topic of Qingyun City was at the end of the Zhihuai Festival, almost two months ago.
Now, after so much time, the situation is very different from what it was then.
At that time, Xiao Yue had many concerns and failed to seize the opportunity of Yueting Buffet expanding to Qingyun City after the Zhihuai Festival. But now, not only the home-style flavor restaurant has achieved success, but even the hot pot restaurant is packed every day.
In Liuyun City, everyone knows the four words "Yueting Self-help".
Xiao Yue said: "I was thinking that the hot pot restaurant would enter a stable period, and I feel relieved to leave it to Jinjin and Cancan. The same goes for the home-style restaurant. Xiaoxiao and Awen also manage it very well, so..."
"If we don't go to Qingyun City now, when will we go? Yue Ting's steps to help herself are not limited to this place!"
Xiao Yue made no secret of his ambition and his tone was confident.
The small garden was quiet for a moment, and everyone's expressions gradually became admiring, and the shock and reluctance gradually disappeared.
"If you ask me, it's time!"
"That's right! The delicious food at Yueting Buffet should give other places a little shock!"
"The store has many out-of-town customers every day. I believe that if I drive there, the business will definitely be good!"
"I support Madam Xiao!"
“…”
Among them, only Fang Sanhong and Fu Xunzhou did not speak. The former frowned slightly, and the latter frequently looked at the woman in the center of the courtyard.
It's getting late, it's time to go home.
Everyone has come so many times, and except for those who live far away and stay overnight, the rest go back spontaneously in groups.
After Xiao Yue sent them away, he returned to the courtyard of his master bedroom.
Under the moonlight, the light of the lantern was brighter, and two people were standing here waiting for her.
Fang Sanhong, and...Fu Xunzhou.
The scene seemed strangely familiar, as if it had happened many times before.
However, when the latter saw Xiao Yue coming, he nodded slightly and waited aside for a while, leaving space for the two to talk first.
Xiao Yue felt a little helpless, and sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard with Fang Sanhong.
"Leaving tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?"
"Um……"
"Okay, you didn't tell me in advance?"
"I……"
Xiao Yue was speechless for a moment. From just a few words, he learned that Fang Sanhong had probably guessed it.
She scratched her head: "I just haven't figured out how to tell you, I always feel..."
"What do you think?" Fang Sanhong was dissatisfied and knocked her head with her knuckles: "Can you trust others to do it?"
Xiao Yue pursed her lips.
Of course she was worried. Taking the two stores now as an example, the hot pot restaurant was relatively easy, with Hua Jinjin, Hua Cancan, and Jiang Yi, who worked hard even though she didn't know where the utensils came from.
The home-style restaurants include Su Xiaoxiao, Sun Wen, Lu Ran and Fang Sanhong.
Among these four people, the one Xiao Yue trusts the most is Fang Sanhong, who he has known the longest.
And she thought it would be most reasonable for three people to look after a shop, so...
Xiao Yue simply said: "I do intend to let Sister Sanhong go to Qingyun City with me, but I don't know how to say it."
Because of this trip, Fang Sanhong will most likely stay in Qingyun City.
"What's wrong with that?" Fang Sanhong raised her eyebrows. "Didn't you say a long time ago that I would be in charge of any branch stores? Hot pot restaurants don't count, but at least I'm more familiar with the old stores."
Xiao Yue nodded, and became even more entangled: "If Sister Sanhong doesn't want to..."
"Would you like to increase the monthly salary?" Unexpectedly, Fang Sanhong suddenly stood up, supporting the table with both hands, and interrupted her.
Xiao Yue was stunned: "Of course."
"During festivals, are there red envelopes and days off?"
"Of course!"
“That’s it.” Fang Sanhong rolled her eyes and walked out without even sitting down: “It’s settled. I’ll go back and pack up and take Xiao Wu with me. She’s the one who clings to me the most. She can stay here to go to school next year, and I can come back at least several times a month…”
Xiao Yue stood up as well, but after shouting several times, the other party did not stop.
Probably only Fu Xunzhou, who was standing under the eaves nearby, noticed that Fang Sanhong glanced at him before leaving.
It's like saying: Let's go after we finish talking.
Fu Xunzhou laughed silently and walked back to the courtyard naturally.
He didn't hear clearly just now, and only vaguely caught a few words. Combined with what Xiao Yue said today, he could guess what they talked about.
Fu Xunzhou looked at the disappointed woman and said softly, "Sister Sanhong not only wants to share your worries, but also wants to make a breakthrough."
"I know……"
Because of this, Xiao Yue was even more moved.
Originally, she felt that she was going too far away and it would be a pity that they could not get together often in the future. But after Fang Sanhong said, "Come back a few times a month," Xiao Yue felt that it was okay.
Because the two cities are close to each other, we can see each other at least once a week.
Xiao Yue was relieved, and looked at Fu Xunzhou and asked, "Why did you stay so late? What do you want to tell me?"
"I want to go with you." Fu Xunzhou said it without hesitation.
Xiao Yue looked at him steadily and responded in about three seconds: "...Okay."
This made Fu Xunzhou stunned, and he couldn't help but laugh: "Agree so quickly?"
"How can I stop you? Just go ahead." Xiao Yue was happy and said jokingly, "If I don't let you go, I always think you will sneak behind our carriage like a thief!"
Fu Xunzhou pondered.
Xiao Yue was silent for a few seconds, then interrupted in shock: "You don't really think so, do you?"
"Of course not." Fu Xunzhou blinked at her, as if asking, 'Why do you miss me so much?'
Xiao Yue's eyelids jumped, and she turned back to her room: "Alright, alright, why don't you go back, or stay for one night?"
"No need." Fu Xunzhou laughed and shook his head.
Leave?
He did want to.
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