Chapter 506: Different
Su Ying covered her mouth and nose and quickly retreated.
"How long has it been since anyone came to this place?"
"Madam, this place has been unused for at least thirty years."
The outer wall of the yard, which has been idle for more than 30 years, is still intact, proving that the yard is solid enough.
As Su Ying walked into the academy, she could smell the air of books. As soon as she entered, she saw a spacious courtyard. Behind the courtyard was a row of houses with red tiles and white walls. Although the walls looked a little mottled, the houses as a whole were in good condition. They only needed simple repairs to the walls and roofs before they could be used.
After looking around, Su Ying expressed her satisfaction. The conditions were much better than when she was in Tiankui City.
"That's right, let's choose this place. When you go back, ask the people in the Ministry of Works when this place can be repaired the soonest."
"yes."
After Su Ying was satisfied with the inspection, she left the academy and got on the carriage to stroll along the street.
As the carriage drove through the busy street, a familiar figure flashed past her eyes.
Su Ying stopped the carriage in the alley nearby and asked the accompanying imperial guards to wait there.
The imperial guards looked embarrassed and said, "Madam, we need to protect your safety at all times."
"No, I'll be safer if you don't follow me." It was hard not to notice her when so many people were following others.
The imperial guards could only obey orders and stay where they were.
Su Ying took Zhou Qing and followed the figure they had just seen into a restaurant.
It's not dinner time yet, but the restaurant is already packed.
"Please come in, gentlemen."
As soon as Su Ying walked out of the door, several handsome and fair-skinned young men came out to greet her.
Zhou Qing had never seen such a scene before and was so frightened that he quickly protected Su Ying behind him.
Su Ying patted her soothingly, "Don't panic."
"Don't stand so close." Zhou Qing stared at those people warily.
The men also cooperated, smiling and taking several steps back to keep a certain distance from Su Ying.
"Would you two like to sit in the lobby or in the private rooms?" the leading man asked politely.
"Are you guys from this store?"
Several men nodded with smiles on their faces, as if their smiles were completely imprinted on their faces.
"yes."
"Let's go to the wing."
"Please come in, gentlemen." One of the waiters led Su Ying and the others into the restaurant. As soon as they entered, they could see a large prototype stage. Someone was moving musical instruments and other things onto the stage. It seemed that there was going to be a performance.
Su Ying walked to the side room on the second floor. Sitting in the side room, she could clearly see the performance on the stage through the gauze curtain.
"What would you like to eat? Our signature dish today is crispy duck with plum sauce."
"Then have one, what else?"
"We also have five-spice pork elbows, hand-shredded chicken, and cold-mixed boneless duck feet. These are the dishes most ordered by our hotel guests. Do you want some?"
Shredded chicken, two halves of boneless duck feet? Su Ying had never eaten these two dishes before. "Bring them both up."
"Okay, please take a moment, gentlemen." As he said this, the waiter took out an hourglass and put it on the table.
Su Ying asked in confusion: "What is this?"
"This is our hourglass. If all the dishes at your order are not served before the quicksand runs out, the restaurant will give you a free meal tonight."
Zhou Qing was surprised, "There is such a good thing?"
The guy smiled, nodded and stepped back.
"Madam, this restaurant looks really different from the others." There are so many new things here, no wonder there are so many people here before dinner time.
Su Ying stood up and went to the window, where she found a row of people standing outside the restaurant. She could also hear the waiter shouting at the top of his voice, asking everyone outside to line up. He also brought them chairs and some snacks, so that they could eat and drink while waiting. With such an attitude of service, it was no wonder that all the customers of the restaurant opposite were snatched away.
When Su Ying sat back in her chair, she heard cheerful music coming from below. Along with the sound of drums, a group of graceful women with exposed waists came onto the stage from backstage, dancing cheerfully.
She twisted her body like a water snake, and accompanied by the emotional music, she immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Many men stared with their eyes wide open.
The more Su Ying looked at it, the more interesting it seemed to her. She always felt that the owner of this restaurant was a little different from the others.
"My dear guests, the plum crispy duck you requested is here, as well as the five-spice pork elbow. These two are hot dishes, and they will taste better if you eat them while they are hot."
Su Ying was quickly attracted by the aroma of the food.
I have to say that both the duck and the pork elbow look very good.
Su Ying picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of duck meat and put it into her mouth, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes. This was a taste she had never tried before.
The duck skin is very crispy, but the meat underneath is very tender, and there is even juice in the meat. A layer of sour and sweet plum sauce is poured on the puff pastry. It is sweet and crispy and not greasy at all. It is really delicious.
She took another bite of the elbow. The meat of the elbow had been stewed until it was very soft, but he fried the skin of the elbow again, making the skin crispy and sticky. The combination of the two extreme tastes made it taste surprisingly delicious.
Su Ying was very satisfied with the taste of the boneless duck feet and hand-shredded chicken that were served later. She even took note of this restaurant and planned to give Uncle He a day off when he has time so that he can come and try it to see if he can make it.
While eating delicious food, Su Ying had no intention of appreciating the performance on the stage.
After Su Ying had eaten, she came to the door and immediately saw Zhou Xiangrong, wearing a gauze hat, talking to the owner of the restaurant.
She followed her because she saw her just now. Although she was wearing a veil on her face, she remembered her figure.
Judging from the shopkeeper’s respectful expression, Zhou Xiangrong didn’t seem like a customer here, but rather someone in charge.
Could it be that this restaurant is owned by Marquis Bo'an's Mansion?
Su Ying quickly denied her own guess. If Marquis Bo'an really had such great ability, he would not have been a minor official of the sixth rank for more than ten years.
Zhou Xiangrong said a few words to the shopkeeper and then left the restaurant.
"Zhou Qing, let's go."
Zhou Qing responded, called the waiter to settle the bill, and then followed Su Ying out of the restaurant.
After Su Ying left the restaurant, she asked Zhou Qing to go back to the carriage and wait for her, and she followed Zhou Xiangrong quietly.
After leaving the restaurant, Zhou Xiangrong went to a teahouse. The owner of the teahouse greeted her respectfully when he saw her coming.
Zhou Xiangrong followed the shopkeeper to the second floor of the teahouse.
The teahouse's side rooms are separated by screens. If you listen carefully, you can hear what's happening next door.
Su Ying was standing next to the two of them and heard the owner of the teahouse reporting to Zhou Xiangrong on the business situation of the teahouse.
(End of this chapter)
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