Chapter 667 669. Order a few dishes
Gu Benluo pointed at a plate of squirming white worms and asked, "Are these also dishes?"
Jin Qianqian mustered up the courage to look over, and felt that she could not bear it any longer, so she grabbed Lichun's hand and said, "It's really outrageous to have so many people crowded in here, let's talk about it outside!"
In front of her children, she would never admit that she was a coward and tried her best to appear calm.
The shopkeeper looked at her knowingly. His shop was originally a business for local people, and these outsiders came here just out of curiosity.
After being frightened, the matter will definitely end up in nothing.
Gu Benluo curiously reached out and grabbed a fat white worm. The fresh worm was still shaking on his fingertips. "What is this?"
The maids and servants who were serving beside them all looked unhappy and wanted to ask the young master to put the things down, but the shopkeeper spoke up, "This is a good thing.
These are kudzu worms. Simply wash them and fry them in oil. They become crunchy and many children like them.
Of course, it’s also great as a side dish for drinking.
Young Master, would you like to have a plate?"
When a customer comes to the store, the shopkeeper naturally wants to make this deal.
For a young man from a wealthy family like this, if he wants to eat well, he will also need a reward. If this deal can really be done, it will be really worth it.
Thinking of this, the smile on the shopkeeper's face became even more sincere.
Gu Benluo turned around to ask his mother for advice, but found that Jin Qianqian, who had been following him, had disappeared.
"Where's my mother?"
"Madam has just gone out. Young Master, let's go out too." Mingwen, the guard beside him, reminded in a low voice.
"But mom hasn't told her what she wants to eat yet. Can we really eat so many bugs? I want to ask her."
Mingwen looked at the bug in his hand carefully. He wondered how the eldest son got such courage to catch the bug in his hand and play with it. "How about we go out and ask the lady for her opinion?"
They were poor when they were young and had begged for a while, but they had never tasted the taste of this insect, and the thought of it still made them feel a little disgusted.
But since the eldest master was here and saw that he was quite interested in these insects, none of them dared to show any disdain.
Gu Benluo put the bug back and said, “Then let’s go out.
My mother has definitely never eaten these things today, and the shopkeeper just said that they taste good, so I think my mother will like them."
Jin Qianqian, who was standing outside waiting for her son to smash the things, suddenly grabbed Lichun's hand and said, "I suddenly remembered that there are still some things in the house that have not been put away.
All of you servants should stay here to accompany the eldest master. I will go back first."
The people who were about to be left behind, "..." No, they had something else to do if they went back.
Gu Benluo came out from the kitchen and saw only a few guards standing there.
"Why are there only a few of you? Where's my mother?"
"Madam suddenly remembered that there are still some things to deal with in the mansion. Sir, do you think we should continue to walk around or go back to the mansion directly?"
Gu Benluo was a little disappointed, "...but it's rare to see some new and interesting things, and mother hasn't even tasted them yet."
But his eyes suddenly lit up, "My parents have been working hard these days, it's rare for them to see these new and interesting things.
Shopkeeper, please give me one portion of each of your special dishes, and I will pack them up and take them away."
The shop owner didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly, "Don't worry, I will personally supervise the chefs in the kitchen to ensure that they make the best dishes.
I don’t know where your residence is, but our shop can deliver the goods to your door.”
Mingwen got a hint from Gu Benluo, and then he said, "Just send it to the Censorate and tell them directly that the eldest son has decided."
"So he is the son of Lord Gu." As soon as the shopkeeper heard this, he knew where these people came from. This has been a hot topic among them recently.
Now many people are watching and even praying secretly, hoping that a good official will come to serve the people.
These days they have heard a rumor that the previous Censor Liu did not leave to take over, but was detained by this Gu Tairen.
Although they didn't know what was going on inside, this alone was enough to frighten them.
His attitude was even more respectful, "Don't worry, young master. I will definitely select the best ingredients and deliver them to you personally once they are ready."
Gu Benluo asked someone to pay the money before he left the shop with his men.
"Sir, are we going back home directly?"
Gu Benluo shook his head and said, "Ask passers-by where the bookstore is."
After all, the things you can carry when traveling are limited. He had already finished reading all the books he brought with him on the way here, so he could only find a nearby bookstore to supplement his supplies.
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As soon as Jin Qianqian returned home, she felt that she had escaped a disaster.
"Madam," Xu Dawang didn't expect them to return so soon, "Several local dental clinics are here, would you like to go and take a look?"
Most of the people brought along were personal servants, and more maids and servants had to be hired.
Jin Qianqian looked at Lichun and said, "Follow Butler Xu to choose."
Lichun has already practiced it over the years and has her own way of selecting people, so Jin Qianqian naturally needs to know how to use people well.
Lichun Fuli, "Madam, do you want to call your sisters over as well?"
Lichun mentioned that several younger sisters were the second-class maids who would take over from them. They had been leading them personally along the way and they really wanted to pass on all their life's skills to the newcomers so that they would feel more at ease when they went out to work in the future.
Jin Qianqian naturally had no objection, "Bring Mingyue and the others with you, but don't let them handle the selection this time. Just let them watch from the side."
Although those little girls have been trained for a long time, they still have some childish nature.
Mingyue, Minghe, Mingshi and Mingyuan, the maids who are about to be promoted to senior maids, are now serving by his side.
When Lichun took the people away, the buckets of insect pupae still appeared in Jin Qianqian's mind. She shook her head and said, "Let's go to the garden in the back and take a look!"
She felt that she had to wash her eyes and forget what had just happened.
After walking around the garden a few times with great difficulty, I just returned to the yard when someone came to report to me.
“Madam, someone just sent in some food, and they said it was ordered by the eldest master.
Do you want the food to be delivered to the backyard?"
Jin Qianqian had a bad feeling in her heart at this moment, "Where is the eldest master?"
The old woman who came to report, "The eldest master hasn't returned home yet, do you want to send someone out to look for him?"
Jin Qianqian knew that there were many people protecting Gu Benluo, so she shook her head and said, "It's rare for him to have free time to go out, so don't bother him."
After adjusting for a few days, I have to enter the intense study state again.
"Please have someone bring the food over. The master should be leaving the government office soon. Ask him to come back and have dinner with us."
(End of this chapter)
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