The meal was enjoyed by both host and guests, and even those who couldn't finish it all didn't want to leave any food behind.
Before leaving, Song Xia gave each person a small bottle of pickles. Although the amount was small, it was quite a lot of work to make them for so many people.
"Honey, let's come again tomorrow," Xia Ru said with some reluctance.
Xia Ru's mother knew the price of the vegetables beforehand. Even though she thought the price was a bit high, she still felt it was worth it. She felt a little embarrassed if she didn't come to patronize the business more often after eating such a big meal today.
"No more numbers available." Xiao Cheng clicked in and found that the set meals for the next three days were all sold out. So he quickly booked the fourth day's set meal. He had a feeling that if he wanted to eat it in the future, he would probably have to fight for it.
"Sister Song set the reservations to be made within seven days, and the deposit will not be refunded if you don't go. I booked for four days later."
Seeing Liang Zheng's smug smile, Xia Ru suddenly realized, "You booked for tomorrow?"
Liang Zheng smiled and raised his chin: "I've ordered not only for tomorrow, but also for the day after tomorrow. My parents are coming over, so I'll bring them to try it out too."
"You, Liang Zheng, didn't utter a single word."
“Unlike you guys, I ate here for two whole months before. Now that I can finally eat to my heart's content, shouldn’t I book two more days? I booked an eight-person private room, which is just right for me, my parents, and your whole family.”
"That's more like it." Xiao Cheng put his arm around his shoulder and then sighed, "Looking at the vegetable prices now, I realize how much we made before."
"You two can laugh all you want. Forty thousand yuan was spent on food for two months, and now it's only enough for two large private rooms."
Xia Ru sighed regretfully, "It's a pity that we won't be able to eat such affordable food again. I wonder if I can ask Sister Song to buy more pickles. The chili sauce alone is so delicious. I could eat a whole bowl of rice with it."
"Wife, you can eat whatever you want. I'll work hard to earn money."
Xia Ru's mother wanted to say something to her daughter, but after hearing what her son-in-law said, she swallowed her words of advice. Oh well, young people have their own lives. The vegetables in the courtyard are so delicious; you can only eat them once in a lifetime. Besides, what you eat is always more worthwhile than buying those impractical and ridiculously expensive bags.
On the other side, after Wen Wanyu and Qu Guangbo returned, they immediately called their friend and praised Song Xia's cooking.
"Old Qu, is it really that exaggerated? It's just country-style dishes, good for the novelty. How can it compare to a real state banquet chef?"
"Do you think I've never eaten food prepared by a chef who's served at state banquets? You'll know once you've tasted it. Why would I lie to you about a meal?"
That's true," the man thought to himself. "Fine, I'll definitely come just for that. If it's not good, you'll have to write me a calligraphy piece."
"If you're satisfied with the meal, then the gift I give my student can't be stingy."
"Such doting on new students?"
"You're talented and hardworking, why shouldn't I spoil you? Don't say I didn't warn you, that private restaurant is run by my student's mother. If you build a good relationship with them beforehand, they might be able to give you a special reservation later, otherwise it will be very difficult to get a table."
"You're making it sound so amazing. Alright, you've really piqued my curiosity. I'll bring two bottles of good wine with me then."
"good."
Qu Guangbo hung up the phone and chatted with his wife again: "Did Tingting's mother say she was going to brew wine today?"
"I told you, did you call Tang Qi's parents? They should be back in the next couple of days."
"Then I'll make another call."
On the other hand, after returning home, Aunt Zhong and Granny Liu also praised Song Xia's skills to the skies, wishing they could exaggerate them to the heavens.
"You wouldn't believe it, that braised pork is so tender it falls apart with just a touch, it melts in your mouth, the taste is absolutely amazing."
"If you ask me, I still prefer the old duck soup. It's so flavorful, and one sip makes my heart feel soothed."
"The salt-baked chicken is so flavorful, I wish I could chew even the bones to pieces."
"I actually chewed it, and even the bones were oozing oil," Granny Liu said, smacking her lips. "You guys didn't get to eat it, did you? This old woman has never eaten such delicious food in her entire life."
"Is it really that exaggerated?" Actually, Song Xia had invited all the neighbors in the building, but some couldn't go because of family matters or work. Now that she heard what they were saying, she was really craving it.
"I guarantee it's even more delicious than I can describe; even the stir-fried vegetables have a sweet taste."
"The other two tables are clearly occupied by wealthy people; they seem to be enjoying their meal immensely. What do you think?"
"That makes me really want to give it a try. I'll go help Xiao Song gain some popularity tomorrow."
"She really doesn't need us to go to such lengths to maintain her popularity. Do you know how much it costs to reserve a table?"
"How much? A thousand yuan should be enough for food, right?"
"A thousand yuan is enough for two people. The minimum set meal for two is eight hundred and eighty yuan. The large private room we are sitting in today would cost eighteen thousand eighty yuan."
"So expensive! Anyone want to eat there?"
"Of course there are! Do you think there aren't any rich people these days? I scanned the code and went in as soon as I got back, but there were no seats available for the next four days."
"How much money do you make in a day?!"
"They don't do mass business. I heard from Xiao Song that they only sell two or three numbers a day."
"That's quite a lot, tsk, Sun Xiurong personally drove away such a big money-maker, do you think she regrets it?"
"How could she not regret it? If I had a daughter-in-law like that, I would do anything for her, just for that one meal. How could she be so foolish?"
"Stop talking, they're here."
“I’m going to say it anyway,” Aunt Zhong raised her voice. “If Xiao Song sells two tables a day and earns four or five thousand, she can make over a hundred thousand a month. She’ll be a small millionaire in a year. Her parents are so lucky.”
“Isn’t that right?” Granny Liu chimed in. “Her daughter is obedient, sensible, and smart. She just started learning calligraphy, and she already won an award in the city!”
"As expected, you can't truly tame someone you're not close to. You should treat those who are genuinely worthy of your kindness well."
"It was a waste that Xiao Song was here before. Now she's finally back to normal, happy and fulfilled. Since she treats me like an outsider, why should I bother with her? In the end, heaven still has eyes."
Sun Xiurong had actually overheard some of what they were saying at the beginning, and now that she saw these two women deliberately telling her, she felt even more upset. Her face twisted as she thought, "Is that little bitch Song Xia really doing so well now? She must be lying."
She admitted that the little bitch's cooking was pretty good, but why spend so much money on it? Are they all idiots?
She knew these people were just jealous, jealous that she had so much money, and hoping she wouldn't have a good life. So she decided to live a prosperous life.
Sun Xiurong had no idea what she had to be jealous of. Although more than a million yuan was not a small amount, she had no other income. Qin Jiawei's expenses were also high. If she continued to spend like this, she would eventually run out of money. People simply disapproved of her past behavior.
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