Chapter 245 The Storm is Coming
That night, the signboard granted by the king was hung under the signboard of the brewery, and after dinner, Jiangyou also took a lantern and the key and went for a walk next door.
The house had clearly fallen into disrepair and was in great disrepair. The wooden parts were already crumbling, and the first floor had sunk significantly, with a large dent in the stone floor.
Jiang You didn't even dare to go up the stairs, for fear that the wooden stairs and floor would collapse. Although her bones were light, she couldn't withstand falls. If she broke a bone, she didn't know how to treat herself.
The bad news is that the house really needs to be demolished and rebuilt. Simple repairs can no longer save its rotten beams and sinking foundation, and such a large project will surely cost a lot of money.
The good news is that this piece of land is much larger than Jiangyou's. If the wall between the two courtyards is demolished and properly tidied, a lot of usable area can be freed up.
Jiangyou measured the entire plot of land and meticulously drew a blueprint. She later planned to integrate the functional areas, completely separating the restaurant and sauce counter, the brewing area, and the living quarters. She also planned to restructure the backyard and build a large greenhouse.
This greenhouse can be made into a transparent glass greenhouse, where you can grow some southern flowers, herbs and spices, and then put a few tables inside to bask in the sun, drink tea and entertain guests in the winter. It is romantic and comfortable.
The new house could be built larger, around three stories, divided into two areas. The left side would be used as a dining area, while the right side would be used to store ingredients and brew sauces. The backyards of the two houses could be connected, and the drying area, farmland, greenhouse, and stables could be reorganized. The new yard has a well, so perhaps an automatic, timed irrigation system could be installed...
Once the new house is built, the old one can be renovated, moving out the necessary functional areas, and then undergoing a series of renovations—like adding a bathroom and building a complete plumbing system. I wonder if the alchemists have any knowledge of electrical systems, but Takumi still misses the days when you could turn on the lights wherever you went. Candles are still a bit of a hassle.
She simply sketched her idea on a drawing with charcoal. However, this preliminary draft would probably need hundreds of iterations before it could become a finished product... well, there was still a long way to go.
"I've been in this world for almost a month, and I already have my own business and franchise stores. I have investors and suppliers. Although there's still a lot to do, overall, it's a very encouraging achievement." Little Bone pinched his bone claws and encouraged himself, "Keep going!"
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As expected, the news that [Jiang You's Brewing Workshop] had obtained the king's royal sign spread throughout the entire West City of Eston the next day.
People were surprised that this workshop had quietly won such an honor just a few days after opening, but after tasting the food, they nodded in understanding: "It is indeed the best delicacy in Huntington! I have never eaten anything so delicious!"
"At first I thought roast meat was the most delicious thing on earth. Then I tried braised food, and later rice noodle rolls and shrimp dumplings... As expected, the only one who can surpass her dishes is herself! I'm already looking forward to what new dishes she will introduce in the future!"
However, before this fresh news attracted everyone's attention, a team carried a black coffin into the city, crossed half of the city, and finally stopped in front of the city lord's mansion.
People living along the street curiously poked their heads out of their houses to look; passersby on the street were also attracted and subconsciously followed the team to watch the excitement...
Then they saw a soldier get off the car and enter the city lord's palace with a scroll. A moment later, Baron Neumann rushed out of the city lord's palace in disheveled clothes, opened the coffin, took a look, and then burst into tears.
Gossipy passersby took cover upon seeing this. They didn't know what had happened, but they knew it was bad news. While curiosity was certainly worth satisfying, they also had to avoid incurring the city lord's inexplicable wrath and bringing disaster upon themselves.
News broke that afternoon: Baron Neumann's son had died at a party hosted by Madame Butterfly. This gathering, attended by numerous nobles and scholars, had resulted in five deaths and one injury, a tragic outcome that even alarmed His Majesty the King.
His Majesty has sent his trusted General Alexander de Huntingdon to investigate the matter and apprehend the murderer, who has now been identified as Count Valentine de Rosewood.
Valentine's motive for committing the crime was soon revealed: he was not the biological son of Earl Rosewood, but the illegitimate son of the previous King, Rudolf Delman, and an exotic dancer. It was said that this secret was recorded in Baron Chandler's family notebooks. Valentine, in an attempt to silence Baron Chandler, had contrived to infiltrate Madame Butterfly's party and go on a killing spree.
Such a huge mistake happened at the party, and the organizer, Yadra Huo Ailin, who played the role of "Madame Butterfly" and is affiliated with the [Reincarnation Troupe], and her subordinates were also arrested and brought to justice. Their guilt will be judged according to the law... and they will most likely be deported back to their homeland, the Rusman Federation.
Because they had gotten super fresh seafood from Leo, Takumi was selling shrimp and crab marinated in sashimi, sea urchin rice bowls, sea urchin noodles, and seafood sashimi platters. As she scooped sea urchin and ground wasabi, she listened with gusto to the gossip of her customers. However, she always felt that there was a subtle difference between the rumors and the facts.
The fact that Valentine was the mastermind behind the gathering and hired the Samsara Troupe to organize it seems to have been kept secret...
Little Bone couldn't figure it out, but since His Majesty the King had spread the rumor, he must have his own reasons. She shrugged her shoulders and put the matter behind her.
"Boss, another serving of sea urchin sashimi! And an ice-cold beer!"
"We need a dish of wasabi soy sauce over here!"
"Table number five, add one more serving of raw marinade!"
"Fish and chips and beer! A large one!"
The guests' calls came one after another, Jericho and Aunt Wolf were busy running around, and the oil pan on the stove was sizzling with bubbles, and the aroma of fried potatoes and fried fish filled the restaurant.
Raw pickles and sashimi are selling surprisingly well, especially thanks to the "Purifying Spirit Mantra," which completely eliminates a wide range of harmful bacteria, parasites, and their eggs, leaving no trace. People no longer have to choose between health and deliciousness.
As an adult in the wizarding world, the natural choice is - take them all!
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