Autumn deepens, leaves fall, and October arrives quietly.
In this golden season, people's moods seem to rise and fall with the changing seasons.
In Kyoto, the rise of the small dock market caused a sensation, giving Li Xi and Chairman Wang's plan a good start.
They struck while the iron was hot, finding suitable locations at other docks in Kyoto and quickly building large-scale markets.
Shen Xu, being in a favorable position, rented several stalls in various markets.
These actions sparked great interest among Kyoto residents in the dockside markets, and more and more people began to pay attention to and participate in these markets.
In the near future, Li Xi and Chairman Wang will gain more business opportunities and influence as a result.
Over time, these markets gradually became a beautiful feature of Kyoto, providing citizens with a wide variety of goods and services and injecting new vitality into the local economy.
As a result, the startup team's business empire continued to grow, making them a leader in Kyoto's business world.
Of course, that's a story for another time; right now, they're incredibly busy.
The four-person entrepreneurial team, led by Li Xi, is working diligently to prepare for the opening of their hot pot restaurant.
They consulted a master to choose an auspicious date and invited many guests to attend the opening ceremony and witness this important moment together.
The opening of the hot pot restaurant is a new beginning for Li Xi and her team, who hope to create another business miracle in this field.
Shen Xu arrived at the hot pot restaurant early in the morning to help out, but unexpectedly, Marquis Wu'an also came with his wife.
Upon seeing this, Li Xi immediately went forward to greet them warmly.
"Lord Marquis, Lady Marquis, thank you so much for gracing us with your presence," Li Xi said with a smile, her face full of respect and gratitude.
"Young Master Li, you're too kind. After all, our Xu'er is your partner, so he has to come both professionally and personally. Let's see if Xu'er is holding you back." Marquis Wu'an was very satisfied as he watched his son bustling around.
"My lord, you are too kind. Young Master Shen has always performed exceptionally well and has never held us back," Li Xi said sincerely.
Watching Shen Xu's busy figure in the shop, Marquis Wu'an was filled with emotion.
He turned to Lady Hou and smiled, "You see, I once said that Xu'er is a capable child, now you should have more confidence in him."
Although Shen Xu was not the Marquis's biological child, he was raised by his stepmother from a young age, and she doted on him, treating him as her own son. For a child without a mother, his situation was indeed pitiful.
"Xu'er is indeed promising, much less of a worry than his second brother." Lady Hou was pleased to see that the child she had raised was becoming more and more reliable.
Shen Ruonan also wanted to come out, but she had been feeling unwell recently.
"Father, Mother, you've finally arrived! Please come with me, we've already reserved a private room for you upstairs." Shen Xu was overjoyed to see his family and warmly guided them upstairs.
"Your second brother said he was going to visit Grand Master Guo, but Ruonan wasn't feeling well so she didn't come," Marquis Wu'an explained to Shen Xu, seeing him looking around.
Shen Xu didn't mind; everyone had their own things to do.
As Li Xi's distinguished guests, Elder Sun and Headmaster Xu not only attended the event but also brought five gourmets to enjoy a spicy hot pot together. Li Xi thoughtfully arranged for Li Yi to be in charge of entertaining them.
Meanwhile, Meng Zhong and several colleagues also received invitations and attended the gathering. Chairman Wang led the other members to the gathering, while Shen Xu's close friends also arrived in advance.
Although Qin Xiaolin is not currently in Kyoto, Li Xi still sent an invitation to the Duchess.
To everyone's delight, the Duchess not only attended in person, but also brought her entourage.
"Madam Duchess, thank you for gracing us with your presence and for reserving a private seat for you. This way, please." Li Xi led the group to a private seat on the second floor.
On the table, pots of spicy and clear broth hot pot base each occupy half of the table.
The fire blazed fiercely beneath the stove, and soon the broth in the pot was bubbling away. The paper-thin slices of meat changed color instantly after being dipped in the broth a dozen times. Then, they were gently rolled in a special sauce before being served to the diner.
This fresh flavor is amazing; it perfectly blends the tenderness of the meat with the richness of the sauce. One bite and it's as if all your taste buds are instantly awakened.
The charm of this hot pot lies not only in its taste, but also in the feeling of family reunion it brings.
Whether it's family or friends, sitting around a steaming hot pot, enjoying the delicious food and sharing the little things in life, the warmth and intimacy bring immense satisfaction.
"Xiaoxi, where did you buy this double-compartment hot pot? This is the first time I've ever seen such a unique pot. It's truly one of a kind."
The speaker was a scholar who came with Mr. Sun. He had profound knowledge in the field of literature and was also a gourmet with extremely high standards for food.
After Shangdianji was upgraded to a teahouse and reopened last time, the chef and Master Xu invited these five gourmets to come and try the food in order to support her.
These prominent figures all gave it extremely high praise, and the visit of the five gourmets added a touch of legend to the place.
Therefore, on the occasion of the opening of "La Xian Guo", Li Xi carefully prepared generous gifts and personally visited these distinguished guests to be the first batch of diners to taste the food.
"Old Master Chen, this hot pot with two broths was made by a junior. If you like it, I'll have a few more made and delivered to your residence," Li Xi replied respectfully.
Upon hearing this, a smile flashed in Old Chen's eyes. He looked at the divided pot, pondered for a moment, and said, "This divided pot is indeed unique. I've seen a lot in this circle, but this is truly rare. It's ingenious that it can cook different flavors at the same time."
The five gourmets brought by Mr. Sun all gave the hot pot with two broths extremely high praise.
A few days later, the reputation of the "Yuan Yang Hot Pot" soared, becoming a hot topic of conversation in the city. Many diners came from far and wide, eager to try this legendary hot pot.
While hot pot restaurants are common in Jingyuan, hot pot restaurants like Li Xi's, which specialize in spicy flavors, represent a new trend in the industry.
Therefore, this hot pot restaurant was named "La Xian Guo" (辣仙锅), signifying its unique flavor and quality.
Customers came and went in a constant stream, keeping the startup team extremely busy and unable to attend to anything else. In a corner, someone had been silently observing them for a long time, but had remained unnoticed.
The man in the black robe maintained an elegant eating manner throughout, cooking beef by himself.
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