evening.
Zhuang Zhou closed the shop early.
Back to the new house, everyone will have dinner there tonight.
Getting ready for the first staff reunion dinner.
For this meal, Zhuang Zhou used the wok he brought with him to make several of his signature dishes.
Braised chicken with mushrooms, braised pork, mapo tofu, shredded pork with fish flavor, scrambled eggs with chili peppers, twice-cooked pork, and fish head tofu soup.
Finally, I also had spicy fish fillet.
Especially at the end, sprinkle with chopped dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
Then pour boiling oil on it.
There was a crackling sound.
A fragrant and spicy smell suddenly rose and spread.
Naturally, Ma San and others no longer found it strange.
But to Miss Hongyu, she was simply stunning.
How could she have imagined that Zhuang Zhou could actually cook!
And this table full of dishes looks very appetizing.
Hongyu couldn't help but ask Zhuang Zhou:
"Master Zhuang, I never thought you could actually cook."
Zhuang Zhou smiled and replied:
"I know a lot of things, you will know later."
When Hongyu heard this, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment.
The atmosphere at the reunion dinner that night was very harmonious.
There was constant laughter and joy, and the new house was finally full of life.
After dinner.
Ma Xiaoling and Xiaoyu went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Fat Tiger and Skinny Monkey returned to the grocery store.
Because there is a party tonight.
Zhuang Zhou kept Ma San and prepared to take him to the meeting later.
"Boss Zhuang, I always feel like I shouldn't go to this party tonight?"
"Oh, what's wrong?"
Ma Sandao:
"Boss Zhuang, think about it!
Now Zhao Qing is still in prison, and his father will definitely use all his connections to get him out.
So, holding this banquet now is probably just to ask you for mercy."
After hearing this, Zhuang Zhou also felt that what Ma San said made some sense.
At this time, Miss Hongyu was making a pot of tea for Zhuang Zhou.
I happened to hear the two of them talking.
So he told me the news he had heard earlier:
"Master Zhuang, when I was at Fengyi Courtyard a few days ago, I heard Cui Yu mention that all the merchants in Kyoto are now united to deal with you, saying they want to drive you out of Chang'an City."
"Oh? Is there such a thing?"
"Yes, the Zhuangji Grocery Store has now appeared out of nowhere in Chang'an. This has naturally offended the interests of the merchants in Kyoto."
Zhuang Zhou's expression became serious when he heard this.
This was something he had not expected.
I originally thought that there would be three or two families opposing me.
But now it seems.
Zhao Dewang was preparing to mobilize a group of merchants to deal with him.
The grocery store had just started to gain momentum in Chang'an City when it encountered this crisis.
But Zhuang Zhou had anticipated this.
As a businessman, profit comes first.
Now that they see themselves making a lot of money, other businessmen naturally want to get a piece of the pie.
Zhuang Zhou thought about it and realized that he had already rejected Zhao Dewang once last time.
If you refuse again.
Wouldn't that mean that you are afraid of him?
"Since they want to invite me to join, then of course I have to go and see what they are planning. Ma San, you have to go with me tonight."
Ma San nodded in agreement, and a sense of trust in Zhuang Zhou arose in his heart.
Then, Zhuang Zhou turned to Hongyu and said:
"Miss Hongyu, please take care of the house. When you come back in the evening, let's have a drink. I have some good wine!"
Zhuang Zhou remembered that there was still a bottle of red wine.
We can have a good drink tonight and let Hongyu feel the charm of red wine.
Anyway, I'll bring some clothes back tomorrow and get some next time.
Hongyu bowed, thinking that Zhuang Zhou wanted it again.
"Yes, I will definitely wait for you at home."
It was just nightfall.
Zhuang Zhou took Ma San to the banquet together.
Ma San was troubled by this for a long time.
I was afraid of being bitten by this iron donkey.
Especially now it's night.
The lights on the front of the motorcycle came on.
It makes the motorcycle look a lot weirder.
It's already night.
There are few pedestrians on the street and it is deserted.
Otherwise you'd be scared to death.
Led by Ma San, the motorcycle soon stopped at a tall and magnificent archway.
The archway is already hung with big red lanterns.
The servants who heard the strange noise from afar were already frightened.
They all stared blankly at this iron donkey.
Until Zhuang Zhou turned off the motorcycle and led Ma San off.
The servants just saw clearly that there were actually two people.
And he is the distinguished guest specially invited by Mr. Zhao tonight.
He hurriedly came forward to greet him and led Zhuang Zhou into the hall.
At the banquet.
The merchants were dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, but they could not hide the worry on their faces.
Zhao Qing's father, Zhao Dewang, sat in the main seat with a gloomy expression.
In his opinion.
Zhuang Zhou will definitely break his promise again tonight.
But at this moment, a servant came in and reported:
"Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village is here!"
"Oh! Please come on!"
After Zhuang Zhou entered, Zhao Dewang immediately came forward to greet him:
"Great! Mr. Zhuang, you're finally here. Come on, take a seat."
Zhao Dewang greeted Zhuang Zhou politely, but his eyes revealed disdain.
Or maybe it was jealousy towards Zhuang Zhou.
Zhuang Zhou certainly knew everything.
But since you didn't mention why you came here tonight, I'm too lazy to expose it.
The banquet went very smoothly and everyone drank a lot of drinks.
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