Chapter 168 Trial Operation
The head of the Li family looked at the two people in front of him and felt even more annoyed. They were all useless people!
His gaze fell on Li Ruirui again.
This daughter was once a high hope for the Rong family, but unfortunately the Rong family was unlucky and had to find another better match. The Li family also gained some benefits as they had in the past by having a relationship with the Rong family, but who knew that this idiot couldn't even tie down a man and couldn't even lay eggs.
If that company had not given him sufficient compensation, and this money-losing item was guaranteed to create greater value for him, he would never let this money-losing item come back.
Now he finally waited for the opportunity, but it slipped away again and again. How could he not be angry?
"I'll give you half a month. If you can't get back to the Rong family, just follow their instructions!" He looked at Li Ruirui and said coldly.
Li Ruirui shuddered, tried to calm herself down, nodded and promised that as long as she could meet that person, she would definitely find a way to make the other party accept her again.
The head of the Li family said angrily: "I will find a way."
The thought of finding someone to investigate the Rong family's itinerary made him feel a pang of pain, but when he thought about the possible benefits he might get after the success, he felt relieved.
Well, if you don't sacrifice the child, you won't catch the wolf. Just consider it as an early investment and you can earn double the profit later.
The Rong family members were not aware of the Li family's plan, and even if they knew, they would not be nervous. After all, they already knew the true face of the Li family, so there was no way they would let these people succeed.
As expected, the Li family found out about Rong Yuzhe's schedule, and Li Ruirui met him by chance. She wanted to look at him affectionately, but she threw her seductive eyes to the blind man. The man ignored her directly and complained to the servant beside him: What kind of girl is so frivolous and reckless? It's really immoral.
Li Ruirui was petrified instantly, and then she was filled with shame and anger. How could he say that to her?
Could it be that he really has no feelings for me anymore?
No,
Definitely not.
If there is really no love, why hasn't he married and had children after more than ten years?
That day in the palace, the other party even looked for her and stared at her infatuatedly.
Something must have happened. Brother Zhe was forced to have someone pretend not to know him and say such rude words.
Yes, that’s definitely the case!
So she couldn't lose her composure and make random guesses, which would delay Zhe Ge's affairs and cause him trouble.
Thinking of this, she turned around to look at the other person's back, but saw a woman dressed in seductive clothes walking towards him. She thought that the two had no intersection, but unexpectedly, they did not avoid each other, but talked face to face.
Li Ruirui was burning with jealousy. How could he see another woman behind her back?
And that little whore must have known Brother Zhe's identity, so she seduced him.
Humph, why don’t you look in the mirror to see what kind of person you are?
Is she worthy enough?!
She looked gloomy, thought for a moment, and said a few words to the maid beside her, who responded and left.
After about a cup of tea, the maid came back and nodded to her to indicate that everything was ready. She straightened her sleeves, took a deep look at the two people who were talking happily, snorted coldly, and walked around to the side path.
Rong Yuzhe's main purpose of coming here today was to accompany his mother and others to burn incense, but he never expected to meet someone he had met on the road before.
Both of them were surprised to see each other again. At the same time, some suppressed emotions gradually grew in their hearts.
"It's been so long since we last met. I never thought we'd meet again here."
"It's really unexpected."
"If you have anything to do, you can go to Rong Mansion."
"Thank you, Master Rong. I haven't thanked you for saving my life yet."
"Although we met by chance, it is also fate."
“…”
The two had intended to say goodbye and part ways, but unexpectedly, the more they talked, the more they got along, and before they knew it, they had forgotten the time.
In the past, they would definitely not be so rude and impolite.
"What are you doing? Get out of the way!"
"Help!"
"How can we allow you, the scoundrels, to run rampant in this bright and clear world?"
“Ah, you guys…”
Rong Yuzhe and the woman continued talking about the lake when they heard a sharp cry for help from the side. The two stopped talking and looked towards the source of the sound.
"Rong San, go and take a look." Rong Yuzhe stopped talking and heard clearly what the voice in the woods said. His face changed and he hurriedly shouted to the little follower pretending to be a quail not far away.
Rong San heard his master's order and quickly ran towards the direction of the sound.
Rong Yuzhe and the woman stopped talking and looked towards the woods with either seriousness or worry.
As if noticing the worry of the woman beside him, Rong Yuzhe comforted her, "Don't worry, Rong San knows martial arts."
The woman nodded, but she still felt uneasy until she saw that no one was safe.
Soon, Rong San came back, followed by two women. One of the women, dressed as a maid, was carefully supporting the other woman, who was dressed more elegantly. It seemed that they were in a master-servant relationship.
Rong San thought the other party would leave immediately, but unexpectedly, he followed him. He stopped and wanted to let the other party leave. Li Ruirui's eyes were red: "I really just want to thank you, Master."
"No need!" As a servant of the young master, Rong San naturally knew the grudges with the Li family. When he recognized the other party's identity, he became suspicious of the matter.
It's not that he is suspicious by nature, it's just that this person's motives are too obvious.
The fact that the other party followed me despite my repeated refusals further confirmed what I was thinking.
He must not let this sinister woman get close to the young master!
"What's wrong with you? My young lady wants to thank your master, but you, a servant, keep refusing. Do you think you can be the master of your family?" The maid said loudly at Li Ruirui's signal.
Rong San frowned: "Miss, be careful with your words!"
"Get out of the way!" Li Ruirui felt aggrieved when she saw that Rong Yuzhe had no intention of coming over. She pretended to be pitiful, but when she saw him turn around and leave, she immediately became anxious and stopped pretending to be weak and pitiful. She directly passed Rong San and was about to chase him.
How could Rong San let her succeed?
Li Ruirui was so angry that she couldn't care less about anything else when she saw the person was about to leave. She shouted loudly: "Brother Zhe, I am Ruirui...Brother Zhe, don't go!"
There was a flash of disgust in Rong Yuzhe's eyes, and he showed no intention of stopping.
The woman standing by was confused when she saw this.
She looked back at the almost crazy woman, withdrew her gaze, and left.
Li Ruirui never thought that Rong Yuzhe didn't even look at her when he heard her voice. She was heartbroken. Could it be that he really had no feelings for her at all?
No, it won’t! Brother Zhe is a sentimental and principled person. It’s impossible for him to let go just like that. It must be that woman. If it wasn’t her, Brother Zhe would definitely come to care about her.
Yes, if he didn’t know that he was in danger, how could he let the people around him come to save him?
Thinking of this, her previously panicked heart instantly calmed down. As long as she found an opportunity to meet Brother Zhe and clear up all the previous misunderstandings, they could continue to be together happily like before.
Thinking of this, she looked in the direction Rong Yuzhe left and took a step, trying to keep up with his pace.
Rong San is a responsible follower, how could she succeed?
Li Ruirui's heart hardened, and she threatened: "If you don't want your pearl to be ruined, then stop it.
Seeing Rong San was stunned for a moment, she flashed a smug look in her eyes, "Or, aren't you afraid that I will tell your master that you want to do something bad to me?"
As she spoke, she placed her hand on her collar, and if the man in front of her refused, she would definitely tear her clothes off.
To bring disgrace upon them is no joke.
Anyway, I have no way out. If I don't seize this opportunity, the old man will send me to be the second wife of a fifty-year-old man. It is better to try my best now.
Success or failure depends on this one move.
Rong San was amused by her shamelessness, feeling both relieved and annoyed.
Fortunately, he realized that this was a conspiracy and tried his best to stop the woman from approaching the young master. What was frustrating was that he didn't discover the conspiracy in advance, otherwise he would never have let her succeed.
"This lady is so disrespectful. Can I understand that the incident in the woods was intentional on your part?" He sneered. "I wonder if your motive is to get closer to someone, or perhaps you're just enjoying the thrill of the wild, only to have my tactlessness ruin it?"
It's not that he doesn't know how to use these methods, but the young master and the others have too high a limit, so he has to use those methods.
Li Ruirui's expression changed instantly when she heard him say that. How dare this bastard say that to her?!
She pointed at Rong San tremblingly and gritted her teeth: "You, you...how dare you!"
Rong San ignored her threats and hatred, his eyes cold and ruthless: "Madam, if you continue to pester my young master, don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless!"
This is someone who has seen blood!
Li Ruirui had never seen such a scene before, and was immediately frightened by the look and unable to move.
Rong San sneered, said nothing more, and turned to follow his master.
Li Ruirui looked at Rong San's back as he left and did not move for a long time.
"Miss……"
The maid's voice finally brought her back to her senses. Her body went limp and if the maid hadn't supported her, she would have collapsed to the ground.
Li Ruirui knew that she was finished.
She just didn't understand why such a good plan didn't succeed?
This follower must have been bribed by that woman, so he wanted to stop me from seeing Brother Zhe.
No, she couldn't let that vicious woman get close to Brother Zhe!
She wanted to tell the Rong family about that woman's conspiracy.
Thinking of this, he said to the maid, "Help me in."
She must take advantage of this opportunity today to finish everything and marry into the Rong family no matter what the cost. Otherwise, if she misses today, she may never have another chance in the future.
Thinking of her possible future fate, she couldn't help but shudder.
However, after Rong Yuzhe and the woman left, they went straight into the temple to look for their relatives.
But I didn't expect that they were both asking for the same thing. They smiled at each other and decided there was no need to separate.
On this side, Liu Manyun and others unexpectedly met old friends whom they hadn't seen for many years, and were chatting about their experiences over the years.
Although we haven't seen each other for many years, there is no sense of unfamiliarity. As soon as we started chatting, that familiar feeling came back.
Their conversation ranged from their experiences over the years to their current situation, and then to their children's lives.
When talking about children, everyone sighed.
As the children grow up, they have more things to worry about. The most troublesome thing now is their major life events.
At this time, Rong Yuzhe and the girl just came in to find them. The sight of the two of them walking together instantly brightened the eyes of the worried parents. They looked at each other, and the elder sister saw the light in each other's eyes.
However, they are not autocratic elders, so they naturally have to ask the children's opinions first and understand their character.
so,
Even if I have some ideas in my mind, I won’t say them out loud now.
"Manyun, let me introduce you. This is the child from his uncle's family, Lin Wan. Wanwan, come here, this is your Aunt Liu."
Lin Wan, the woman who was talking to Rong Yuzhe, was surprised for a moment, then stepped forward and bowed earnestly, "Hello, Aunt Liu."
Liu Manyun quickly pulled the little girl over and asked her a few simple questions. She had a general understanding of the child and also liked this gentle child.
Afterwards, he also introduced his son to the other party.
Almost everyone in Beijing knows about the children of the Rong family, and the Lin family is no exception.
Lin Wan knew that the other party was a member of the Rong family, but she didn't ask any other questions. It was only at this time that she found out that the other party was actually the new top scholar.
Faced with her surprise, Rong Yuzhe just smiled. For him, being the top scholar was just a starting point and not worth mentioning.
Li Ruirui finally found an opportunity to approach Liu Manyun. As soon as she opened her mouth, she was suppressed by Liu Manyun with tough means, and explained the grudge between them to her friends and Lin Wan.
She discovered that her son was a little different from this girl, so she naturally wouldn't let him down, and she wouldn't hide anything about these things. If any misunderstanding occurred, she would have nowhere to cry.
The subsequent developments were naturally as the elders wished, and Rong Yuzhe finally settled his lifelong affairs this year.
As for Li Ruirui, after hearing that she remarried a man in his late 50s, no one paid much attention to her anymore.
Let’s just ignore that. These are all later stories and will not be discussed for now. Right now, the Rong and Lu families have something more important to deal with, and that is the provincial examination.
The provincial examination was not difficult for the Rong and Lu families, but if they wanted to get a good ranking, they could not take it lightly.
Many people in the outside world still remember the group of people from the Rong family who occupied the top few places. Many people were paying attention to their performance in this provincial examination. It would be embarrassing if they didn't get good results.
Fortunately, everyone in the Rong and Lu families were down-to-earth, steady, low-key and introverted. They still performed normally in the prefectural examination, firmly maintained their positions in the top few, and obtained the qualification to participate in the academy examination, that is, the status of Tongsheng.
Their next step is to prepare for the academy examination in August. As long as they pass it successfully, they will become scholars and can participate in the subsequent provincial examination.
Lu Yao felt a little regretful. The provincial examination was only held last year, and the next one would be held in two years.
However, two years is enough time for everyone to master more knowledge, and I believe that the results will be even better by then.
She thought that the Enke in the original book had not been awarded yet, and she didn't know if it would be awarded again.
Now, a lot of the plot has changed, and she is not sure about what will happen next.
Seeing his wife worried, Rong Yanhui comforted her, "Don't worry about it. We have made preparations in advance. No matter what happens next, we can deal with it immediately."
After hearing this, Lu Yao nodded and could only take things one step at a time.
They are fully prepared and nothing can go wrong.
In May, after more than three months of careful preparation and the mobilization of a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, the large courtyard was finally ready and entered the final rehearsal and trial operation stage.
During the trial operation phase, they did not open the store to the public, but instead invited many close relatives and some close relationships with them.
The Rong family has been preparing for a big business in the past few months. This is known to all those close to them. They have always been curious about what kind of business is so mysterious. When they received the invitation letter saying that they could bring their family and friends to experience it for themselves, they were all very excited and couldn't wait to go there immediately.
This large courtyard located in a relatively prosperous place is really big, about the size of two five-courtyard courtyards. In addition to a small lake, there are also gardens and orchards. Here, there are quiet courtyards and lively entertainment areas. They have been carefully built and complement each other. Anyone who comes to visit will feel reluctant to leave.
It was a day off that day, and early in the morning, many carriages were parked at the door.
These are really the friends and relatives invited to participate in the trial operation.
As soon as they got off the carriage, they were shocked by the quaint little square at the entrance.
When it was being decorated before, this area was fenced off. Many people were curious, but couldn’t find out what it was used for. Now that I see the full picture, I’m even more curious about what’s on the other side.
He walked to the small square, admired the fountain in the middle for a while, and then looked up at the plaque on the gate.
At this time, the plaque was covered by red silk, and the name could not be seen for the time being. Thinking that today was just a trial opening and not officially open to the public, they were invited because of their close relationship with the host's friends, so they naturally had to abide by the rules and did not ask any questions.
Because it is a trial operation, the main door is closed today. The guests who came here understood and cooperated by entering through a small door on the side. As soon as they entered, they were shocked by the scene in front of them at first sight.
“This is so beautiful.”
“This is the first time I’ve seen such a landscape in my life.”
"You know what, it looks really good after this trimming."
“…”
The guests became even more curious about what was going on here.
Judging from the foundation at the door alone, this business must be quite big.
The group walked along the bluestone road covered with wisteria flowers, and their view instantly widened. In front of the boulevard was a small lake. There were several small boats and two large ships docked at the pier. The small boats could accommodate at most ten people, while the large ships could easily accommodate dozens of people.
In addition, there are also those with four or five people.
They come in different sizes, and you can play the piano, play chess, make tea, paint, or go boating on the lake and enjoy some quiet time alone.
In short, their service philosophy is to fully meet the different needs of all guests.
In addition to the transformation of the lake, other courtyards are also given different functions.
Among them, a relatively large viewing platform was built on an open space by the lake. Because it was not open to the sky, it took a lot of effort from Lu Yao and countless craftsmen. In addition, the people in charge and the people below worked day and night to complete it at the same time as other buildings and decorations.
Here, there will be two large-scale performances every day, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
Recently, the troupe and Gu Li and others have been working overtime to rehearse several big plays. The results have surprised even themselves, and they believe that the guests who come will be shocked as well.
"Everyone, the show doesn't start until this afternoon. We can go visit other places first."
Ding Er, who was once again conscripted to be the manager, asked everyone to go to the next place for a visit.
Today, they are mainly entertaining close guests. Lu Yao and the others plan to take everyone to familiarize themselves with the layout and projects of the courtyard first. After a tour, they will be able to move around freely.
Everyone who enters the venue is given a booklet, which contains maps of the courtyard layout for public use, the main projects in each place, and the schedule of public performances. Of course, there are also some courtyards that are open to the public or not, and these are all served by dedicated staff.
Therefore, Lu Yao and his team had already taken into account the consumption needs of different groups of people when designing.
The yard is very large, and the guests who come here are all of status, so it is naturally impossible for them to walk across the entire yard on foot.
Ding Er had already considered this issue and made arrangements in advance.
When they saw and heard the carriages coming up ahead, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The carriage was designed according to the shape of a modern sightseeing car. As soon as it was unveiled, it attracted many people's love.
"Is this a carriage?"
Some people noticed that the carriage was very different from the ones they usually rode in, and couldn't help but ask.
Ding Er nodded and began to introduce it, his expression unable to hide his excitement and pride. This was something that his wife, master and uncle had worked out together. He patted his chest and said that in the whole capital, oh no, no one in the whole Dayong owned such a convenient, practical and good-looking carriage.
After getting a positive answer, everyone did not hesitate and directly found a favorite seat, got on the carriage, and prepared to start the garden tour.
Lu Yao and her female relatives showed up at the door for the reception, greeted the guests who came to participate in the trial operation, and exchanged pleasantries for a while before going about their own business. Nowadays, when visiting the garden, there must always be a representative present.
After consideration, the female members were accompanied by Ye Jiayue and Lan Xin, while the men were accompanied by Rong Yuqing, the eldest son and grandson.
Although no elders came forward, Ye Jiayue and Rong Yuqing were of high status, and having them accompany them was a great honor for them.
Furthermore, since it was a trial operation today, the host must have a lot of things to deal with. Everyone was close and familiar with each other, and they didn't care about those false formalities and face. Someone immediately asked if they were busy, and there were servants to serve, so there was no need for them to be close to accompany and greet them.
Ye Jiayue smiled gently and said that the main task of the three of them today was to take good care of everyone, and other things would be handled by other people.
After hearing what they said, everyone felt relieved and started to have fun under their guidance.
The yard was very large, and many buildings were built around a small lake. Every time they arrived at a place, there was someone to introduce it to them and take them to experience it for themselves. In this way, they had only walked halfway by noon.
“This house is really well decorated.”
"Yeah, I want to modify my house like this. I don't know if it will be troublesome."
"The cost is easy to deal with, the main thing is who will do it?"
"This kind of decoration cannot be done by half a general."
"Oh, that's a shame."
"Are you stupid? The owner is right beside us, just ask them directly. It's not like we don't give you money."
A word can wake a dreamer up!
Everyone hurriedly looked at Ye Jiayue and others.
They were now walking towards a forest. Ye Jiayue, Lan Xin and Rong Yuqing were introducing some of the facilities and functions of this place to the guests, intending to take them there to experience it. It was noon, so everyone could have lunch here.
At this moment, the three of them felt countless pairs of enthusiastic gazes fixed on them.
The three of them looked at each other. What happened?
After all, they were raised in big families, and their composure did not change at all when encountering things. They adjusted their clothes and made sure there was nothing wrong before looking at everyone.
"Uncles, please come this way."
"Aunts, please come this way."
"This is an open-air barbecue area we've prepared. Here, everyone can prepare their favorite ingredients by themselves, focusing on the sense of participation of the whole family."
Everyone's prepared questions were instantly diverted, and everyone was curious about what the barbecue was like.
The three of them smiled at each other and led everyone into the woods.
This forest is actually made up of many fruit trees. At this time, the trees are either blooming or bearing fruit, which makes people happy to look at.
In the open space, under the tree, there was something that looked like a table and a stove. There was a circle of stone benches around them. There was a fire in each stove, and the servants placed the ingredients prepared in advance on them in an orderly manner.
In the open space on the side, there are several tables with several large porcelain plates on them. On the porcelain plates are baked foods, emitting an enticing aroma.
"Is this our lunch?"
Someone swallowed and asked uncertainly.
When they got a positive answer, everyone's eyes lit up, and they finally understood what they meant by doing it themselves and having a sense of participation.
Those who reacted quickly immediately called their families to go to a grill and started to operate it like the servants. Some of their family members helped, and some took the already baked food to share with their families, eating and chatting while keeping an eye on the ingredients on the grill.
"You know what, this barbecue food tastes really good."
It’s not that they haven’t eaten grilled food before, but it was usually when they were on the road. Of course, they have also eaten grilled food made by foreigners, but the taste was very ordinary and its main function was to fill their stomachs.
Now when they eat this thing called barbecue, they are amazed.
"It turns out that meat can be roasted like this and it tastes so good."
"I wonder how about this. Ladies and gentlemen, please look over there." The servant pointed to an open space not far away. There, someone was sitting in front of an iron plate, constantly turning over the slices of meat on the iron plate.
"That's teppanyaki. If customers are interested, they can go get some and come back to enjoy it when it's cooked."
"In addition to baked goods, there are also many drinks, fruits, and desserts in the center of the square. You can also take some of your favorites for your own use."
"As long as there is no waste, there is no limit to the amount."
Everyone was very excited when they heard the servant say this. Someone asked, will it be like this here in the future?
"Yes, sir. We will have certain charging standards in the future, but this is roughly the model."
"Those who are willing to do it themselves can do it themselves, and those who are not willing to do it themselves can also get help from the masters."
"These barbecue chefs are carefully selected by the owner and have received targeted training and guidance. You can be absolutely assured of their skills."
"When you come to us, all you have to do is have fun and relax. Leave the rest to us."
“…”
After hearing the introductions of these maids and servants, everyone was surprised, but more importantly, they sighed that each member of the Rong family was extraordinary. The men were good at studying, and the women were no less so.
They can't help but think about what will happen in the future, and other people must be the same. When the business is officially opened, it is conceivable that the business will be booming and make a lot of money.
Oh, why don’t they have such brains?
Although they felt regretful, they did not feel jealous. We were all relatives and friends. If the Rong family was doing well, they would be able to benefit from it in the future.
At noon, all the guests arrived at the barbecue area. Liu Manyun, Qin Tianxiao and others were so busy that they came here and greeted everyone one by one.
They hadn't finished touring the yard yet, but the trip this morning was worthwhile. Seeing the two elders coming, they praised them generously. Some of the smarter ones even secretly inquired about the possibility of cooperation, eagerly hoping to make money with them.
Lu Yao and the other younger generations followed Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao obediently, listening to what they said and coming up with an idea.
Their business is now unique in the capital. If they want to develop, they cannot limit themselves to the capital. There are many cities around them that are worth developing and exploring. It is not impossible for the three of them to do all these, but the efficiency is too low and the risk is too great, and it is easy to attract the covetousness of those who are interested.
Taking all these into consideration, Lu Yao felt that development was inevitable, but she could look for partners as long as their businesses did not conflict with each other.
Do it as soon as you think of it. When someone asked Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao again, they looked at Lu Yao, wanting to ask her opinion, but more importantly, they were worried about whether it would cause trouble for her.
Lu Yao smiled at the two of them and said it was feasible.
After receiving Lu Yao's hint, Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao felt more confident in speaking, but today was a trial operation, so everyone should eat, drink and have fun, so they should not talk about business for the time being. It would not be too late to talk slowly later when they could find another time.
After waiting for a long time for the Rong family to agree, those who were interested in cooperating were very anxious and wanted to negotiate and sign the contract right away. However, they also knew that it was not the right time, so they suppressed their eagerness and concentrated on having fun.
You know what, the more I understand, the happier I am about this place.
"Mom, I like it here."
"Dad, let's come here next time you have a day off."
"Husband, let's come here often in the future."
"My lady, I'll bring you and the children here when I have time."
“…”
Similar words can be heard from the crowd.
"You know what? I can stay in this yard for ten days or half a month without getting bored."
Some people say so.
Qin Tianxiao happened to hear this and she couldn't help laughing, "I'll open your eyes this afternoon."
Upon hearing that there were more exciting activities scheduled for the afternoon, everyone instantly became energetic and urged everyone to eat quickly, rest for a while, and then continue with the next itinerary.
He is definitely an impatient person.
In a pavilion not far away, there is a special group of people. They avoid the crowd but do not stay away from it. As long as they look up, they can see the lively crowd not far away. Even if they can't go over, they can still feel the atmosphere of the scene.
“You know what, it’s really relaxing here.”
"Master, if you like, can you also build one in the garden when you go back?"
After hearing what the servant said, the man's eyes lit up. Yes, his garden was so big that it would be perfect no matter where it was built.
"Go ask the Rong family later."
He wanted the same thing as this.
The attendant received the order and served the other party his meal.
The man waved his hand: "I want to do it myself too."
"Master, wait until the house is built..."
"Okay, I get it." Before he could finish, the man waved his hand impatiently and sighed, "Everyone wants to grab that seat, but they don't know that it's not easy to sit in."
If he didn't know what kind of personalities those people were, he wouldn't have fought...
Although he is now above ten thousand people, he is no longer as free as before.
I can’t. The burden is too heavy.
Xingwang looked at the exhausted emperor, his eyes flashing with distress: "Your Majesty, I'll go bake some for you."
The emperor heard this and shook his head. "Never mind. You take a rest first. We'll wait for the food to be ready."
These are all great chefs, so the food must taste great.
At this time, Rong Yuzhe and others came over with plates.
"Your Majesty, these are already baked, please try them."
The emperor looked at the piles of tempting barbecue in front of him and couldn't help swallowing. He looked at the eunuch beside him, who was specifically responsible for testing poisons and food for the emperor. After receiving instructions, he immediately stepped forward, took a little bit of each and ate it. Only after making sure that there was no problem did the emperor start eating.
It's not that he doesn't trust the Rong family, but as an emperor, he often has no choice. Testing for poison before meals is a rule, and even he cannot avoid it even if he is the emperor.
certainly,
Precisely because he is the emperor, he has to pay more attention to his food, clothing, housing and transportation. There are too many people coveting his position, and he is unable to guard against all kinds of conspiracies and assassinations. He still wants to keep his life to do more things.
The emperor picked out a piece of pork belly that he had been eyeing for a long time, put it into his mouth and chewed it carefully. The burnt aroma was mixed with a slight numbness and spiciness. The oil in the fat had been roasted dry, and there was no greasy taste at all. In a word, it tasted very good.
He ate bite after bite, and in a short while, both plates of skewers were gone.
After eating the last skewer, he still felt a little unsatisfied. Seeing Brother Rong bringing another plate over, he looked at him with appreciation.
He took a break while waiting for others to taste the food, and then he praised Brother Rong and the others, "Well done."
He arrived earlier than others and had already walked around the entire yard before everyone else, praising everything there.
Rong Yuqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will never let you lose money."
The emperor nodded. He believed this from beginning to end.
"You are all great." He praised sincerely.
Rong Yuzhe said, "This is all thanks to the women in the family, especially my cousin's wife."
This is not modesty. The men are busy studying, and the family business is managed by the women. I heard from my sister-in-law that they have made a lot of money from the end of last year to now.
Of course, my cousin’s wife deserves the greatest credit for this.
The emperor had heard of these things before, but he had not seen them with his own eyes at that time. Even if he had guessed it, he did not feel how shocking it was. But after seeing it with his own eyes today, he realized that this daughter-in-law of the Rong family was no ordinary person.
If he had the chance, he would like to meet this person.
The woman who had been sitting quietly beside her had an idea when she saw her like this.
After dinner, Rong Yuzhe took the emperor to a nearby courtyard.
This courtyard was specially prepared for the emperor.
Although they were not sure whether the emperor would come here, as a qualified collaborator, they should prepare a small courtyard for him.
certainly,
The Rong family also has a small courtyard here that belongs to them alone. Anyone who wants to come here can live here directly.
The emperor didn't expect that he had his own courtyard, and was very happy. He immediately took his queen to the courtyard. Looking at the newly tidied courtyard, he sighed that they were so thoughtful.
Both he and the queen thought that this was just a slightly more refined courtyard, but after entering the room, they found that they had thought too simply after all.
I thought it was just an ordinary courtyard, but after walking in, I found that this ordinary courtyard actually has a different world.
Or I just thought it was too simple.
Lu Yao considered a lot when designing the courtyard, and finally gave up the current popular decoration and furniture, and chose the style of their own courtyard. Everything is aimed at home comfort and relaxation, combining modern and ancient styles. Modern furniture has the charm of ancient style, and ancient decoration has modern taste.
Especially the floor-to-ceiling windows, lazy sofas, carpets, and pillows near the balcony... To the ancients, they looked a bit weird, but not ugly at all. In fact, the more they looked at them, the more they liked them.
"Your Majesty, would you like to try?"
Rong Yuzhe introduced to him the purpose and usage of each piece of furniture and decoration. Seeing that the other party was eager to try, he took the initiative to make a suggestion.
The emperor really wanted to experience the relaxing feeling they talked about, and he didn't care that there were other people around him. He walked straight to the sofa and sat down.
Lu Yao took out the sofa from the space. It was a wooden and fabric sofa. Except for the foam cushion inside, everything else could be realized in this era, so there was no need to worry about being suspected.
"You know what, this sofa is really comfortable," the emperor pressed the spot beside him. Because of his pressure, the sofa was slightly dented. He looked at his queen and called out, "Zitong, come and feel it too."
Before, the boy from the Rong family said that the sofa was very comfortable and relaxing, but he didn’t believe it. But when he sat down, he realized that what he said was not an exaggeration at all.
At the emperor's invitation, the queen walked over and sat next to him. As soon as she sat down, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes. This thing called a sofa was more comfortable than their cushioned couches.
"You two can relax a little and lean back on the sofa to feel it." Rong Yuzhe suggested.
At first, he also felt that sitting up was not proper and he always had to act pretentious, but after actually experiencing it, he found that lying on the sofa in a relaxed and comfortable manner was really a great feeling.
Well, this is his favorite lazy sofa. I must recommend it to the emperor later.
The emperor and the empress followed his advice and carefully leaned back on the sofa. It was probably the first time they had sat so relaxedly, and they were still a little uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Rong Yuzhe found an excuse to leave. There were too many people in the room, and even if the emperor and the queen really wanted to relax, they still had to pay attention to their image.
Once there is a chance, there will be a second chance. Xingwang and the nanny beside the queen also found an excuse to say that they wanted to familiarize themselves with the things in the courtyard so that they could better serve the emperor and the queen. So, they left the room with the palace maids and eunuchs, and closed the door considerately.
Only the emperor and the empress were left in the room.
There was no one else around. The two of them looked at each other, then both let out a breath and collapsed.
Just like that, they were all pleasantly surprised to find that it was really comfortable.
The Queen suggested, "Your Majesty, let's make a sofa like this in the palace."
She really likes this feeling of total relaxation.
Well, isn’t it also a kind of enjoyment to lean on the sofa and read a book?
As it happened, there were two books on the coffee table next to the sofa. She picked them up, handed one to her emperor, and kept the other for herself. The two of them leaned on the sofa and slowly flipped through the books. Before they knew it, they had finished reading one.
The two closed the book, then reacted and smiled at each other.
The emperor coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment: "I'll ask Lord Rong later, this sofa is indeed very good."
The Queen smiled understandingly and pointed to the lazy sofa not far away, saying, "Lord Rong said that the lazy sofa is more comfortable. Would you like to try it?"
Although she said so, her eyes were full of eagerness to try. As long as the emperor said or said forget it, she would immediately say that she would go.
Unfortunately, the emperor is a man who does not play by the rules.
He said "OK", stood up and walked towards the lazy sofa. Thinking of what Rong Aiqing said was very soft, he sat down more gently. When he buried his whole body in the sofa, a curious expression appeared on his face.
You know what, this sofa is really interesting.
He pinched the armrest on the side. It was soft and he didn't know what was filled inside. As long as he applied a little force, the thing under his hand became very thin. He could even feel something running away to the side.
Well, this also needs to be arranged for his and the queen’s bedroom.
He didn't know if there were any other good things here, so he had to study them first. If he liked anything, he would ask Lord Rong.
As an emperor, all the best things in the world belong to him. As a knowledgeable person, I thought they must be very good when I saw the design drafts and plans before. Now that I see it with my own eyes, I realize that my imagination was still too poor.
I heard that these were all created by my cousin's wife. I don't know what's in her head to be able to come up with such interesting things.
Next, the two most distinguished people in the Dayong Dynasty studied everything in the room one by one, and surprisingly, they actually found some good things.
"Your Majesty, why don't we ask them to change a room like this?" the Queen said. "When we're tired from work, we can just sit by the window and read a book, drink tea, and chat. I'm sure it will be very comfortable."
The emperor and the prime minister nodded reluctantly.
actually,
Even if the queen didn't say it, he also wanted to have a room like this.
"I wonder if other courtyards are the same as ours." Will there be other different good things?
Thinking of this, he planned to visit other courtyards later.
Oh, and didn't the Rong family also have a small courtyard? I wonder what their courtyard looks like.
As the emperor, the most honorable person in the whole of Dayong, he thought of nothing and did not want to put himself in any difficult position. He immediately took his queen to find the person waiting at the door.
Everyone in the Rong family is now resting and drinking tea in their own courtyard. They also meet up to see what problems they have discovered during the trial operation day. They must deal with them as soon as possible, otherwise it will be bad if problems are discovered when the official business opens the day after tomorrow.
Fortunately, they were very well prepared, and the staff under them had also gone through rounds of screening and assessment, and they were able to solve general problems promptly, effectively and quickly. So far, there have been some minor problems that were not serious, and everything else is fine.
Since there were no problems and everyone had been busy for the whole morning, they planned to go back to their rooms and rest for a while while the guests were taking a nap.
"Everyone must make arrangements for the afternoon performance in advance. No problems can arise."
This is their flagship project, and there can't be any problems.
"Don't worry."
"I'm sure Hui will pay attention."
This is a project in cooperation with the emperor. Even if the emperor doesn't care, they must do their best and not bring shame to the emperor.
At this time, there was a prosperous sound outside.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Shouldn't the other party be serving the emperor at this time? He came to find them, but what happened?
Immediately, everyone stopped resting and went out to meet the enemy together.
When everyone heard that the ruler of the world wanted to visit their yard, their expressions were stunned. Perhaps their emperor had other intentions than to visit the bar?
Everyone in the Rong family hurriedly welcomed the person in.
It was still Rong Yuzhe, Rong Yuqing and Rong Yuheng, three court officials, who accompanied him and introduced him to the Rong family courtyard.
Whenever they discovered something new, the emperor and his wife would stop to observe it carefully out of curiosity. Sometimes they would ask for some details, and when they got the answers, they would exclaim in surprise.
After so many repetitions, what else is there for the Rong family not to understand?
"If the Emperor and Empress don't mind, we have another set of these furniture at home." Lu Yao winked at her man, who understood and took the initiative to speak.
"That's great," the emperor said without any hesitation. "In that case, I'll trouble you."
At this point, he stopped being polite and continued, "Did you design the interior decoration yourself?"
What was there to understand? Their emperor and empress were impressed by the design and facilities of their room and wanted to have one like it.
Rong Yuzhe and his brothers looked at Lu Yao and his wife in embarrassment. They had prepared all these things, and they didn't know whether they were difficult to get.
Rong Yanhui knew all the good things his wife had, so they didn't care about it. He nodded immediately and said that he would prepare the design drawings and these things, and they only needed to adjust some details according to their preferences.
Lu Yao also asked the two noble masters what they wanted.
Only by understanding their likes and dislikes can you make something that they like.
The queen had always wanted to meet this legendary cousin's wife, and now that she saw her in person, her eyes lit up.
This woman is not only beautiful, but also capable and insightful. She is really a wonderful person. I started talking to her immediately.
As the queen who rules the country, her attitude varies depending on the person she interacts with. Now, she likes the woman in front of her and everyone in the Rong family very much, and her attitude unconsciously lowers a bit.
Although Lu Yao grew up in this dynasty, she was not as afraid of the imperial hierarchy as the local natives because of her memories from her previous life. Facing the most noble woman in Dayong, she was respectful but not fawning, humble but not servile. Her natural attitude immediately won her a wave of favor.
"Come to the palace more often when you have time," the Queen said happily, holding Lu Yao's hand. "It's really comfortable to be with you."
After taking this position, many of her former good sisters and relatives now had other emotions when facing her, either flattery, fawning, calculating, or fear... They all wore masks and acted cautiously when interacting with her, which made her bored and tired, but she had to face it because of her identity.
The people in the Rong family gave her a very different feeling.
They might treat her differently because of her status, but other than respect, they just get along with her normally like friends. This made her happy and she couldn't help but chat with them more.
During this conversation, I discovered that although these female relatives were the wives of the concubines, they were very knowledgeable and experienced. They could talk about many things that I was not familiar with in detail. In this way, they became more familiar with each other.
The queen then invited everyone to the palace to talk to her. Faced with the invitation from the mother of a country, how could they not agree?
However, they all know their limits and know when to advance and retreat.
After getting the answers they wanted, the two most distinguished people in Dayong did not leave, but waited and went to the theater together.
They are also looking forward to this performance.
More than ten years ago, the emperor was still a teenager. At that time, he often went in and out of the Rong family and was very familiar with everyone in the Rong family. Even though the Rong family had suffered more than ten years of exile, many things in their bones had not changed. When facing their former students/friends, their attitude remained the same as before.
So, don't blame me for being so doting on the Rong family. If anyone can do what they do, he will also give them such respect and favor.
It was almost time, so Ding Er and the others took everyone who had taken a short rest to continue their tour of the house. The emperor did not continue to disturb the Rong family from their work, and took the queen to move around freely, saying that he would go to the theater on time to watch the performance.
The emperor is the real owner of this house, and he is surrounded by many guards and secret guards. In addition, those who came to the garden today were all invited relatives and friends. The Rong family was not worried about their safety. In addition, they did have a lot of things to do, so they did not object to the emperor's arrangement.
The time for the scheduled performance soon arrived. Everyone entered the theater and chose a favorite seat to sit down, waiting for the unique performance they had talked about.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Ding Er stood on the stage and began to explain some of the theater's rules and regulations and precautions. He especially emphasized that in order to achieve the best performance, they would have some technical means, and people would hear and feel something when the performance started. There was no need to panic, as these were all man-made and there would be no danger.
"Isn't this the same as Fengya Pavilion?"
Many people at the scene had been to Fengya Pavilion and were familiar with the performance routines there. After hearing the above introduction, they immediately understood and said that they would definitely cooperate well and would not make those low-level mistakes.
Ding Er smiled and expressed reservations about everyone's assurances. The performances here were different from those in Fengya Pavilion. He just hoped that their hearts would be strong enough.
"Finally, I want to emphasize again that what you're about to see is just a performance. Please don't panic or be too curious."
Ding Er's repeated reminders and emphasis made everyone present more and more curious. What kind of program would make them emphasize it so much?
"Let's get started."
"Yeah, if you haven't seen it, how do you know what it's like?"
"Don't worry, it's not like we haven't been to Fengya Pavilion before, we understand all this."
"Oh, hurry up and perform, we can't wait."
“…”
Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, they didn't have anything else to say and immediately asked the service staff waiting on the scene to draw the curtain.
In an instant, the previously bright theater suddenly became dark.
Because they were mentally prepared, everyone adapted well.
Seeing this, Ding Er immediately asked the people backstage to prepare.
The music starts.
If you are a modern person, you can immediately recognize what this is and even hum a few lines along with the tune.
That’s right, what they are going to perform today is the classic among classics, “Journey to the West” which adults, children and the elderly never get tired of watching.
In modern times, "Journey to the West" is quite popular. In ancient times when entertainment was scarce, its treatment was naturally not bad.
As soon as the music came out, it attracted everyone's attention. Some people were so surprised that they couldn't help but whisper their excitement to those around them.
They were all very careful and spoke in a low voice, so as not to disturb others.
Fortunately, this excitement was quickly relieved as the music progressed.
"Where is the road? The road is under our feet..."
The music gradually came to an end and the audience fell silent.
In the corner of the stage, a huge rock was sleeping quietly amid the sound of waves. After an unknown amount of time, thunder and lightning flashed in the sky. The clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, followed by a violent storm, which violently greeted the rock.
With a loud "bang", the boulder exploded and a hairy monkey jumped out from it.
There were bursts of exclamations from the audience, who were obviously frightened by the sudden scene.
The waiter who was waiting nearby rushed forward to comfort them, saying that these were all performance effects, and everyone should not panic or be surprised by the differences. These were all written stories, performed by the troupe.
With the staff's comfort, the previously chaotic audience gradually quieted down and everyone continued to look at the stage. But because of the previous trick, when they heard the monkey speak again, although they were surprised and surprised, they did not panic.
They told themselves that it was all an act, it was fake.
But,
Are there really talking monkeys?
Everyone quickly enters the story with the monkey, following him to climb mountains and wade through rivers to learn from his master, and then he is kicked out of the master's sect and becomes the king of the mountain...
As the story progressed, more than half an hour had passed before I knew it.
The music started and the dark curtains were drawn open. The previously dim theater suddenly became bright, and everyone who was still immersed in the story finally came back to their senses.
Then there were complaints one after another:
"Why is it over?"
"Don't tell half of it."
"We can still keep watching."
“…”
Everyone was eager to know what would happen next and didn't want to leave.
Even the emperor and empress were in high spirits and didn't want to go back to the palace just like that.
They want to see the whole story.
Then he winked at Xingwang who was standing beside him.
Xingwang understood his master's thoughts best, so he immediately went to find Ding Er.
Ding Er was a little embarrassed, but he didn't dare to make a decision on his own, so he had to ask Lu Yao.
Lu Yao thought about it and realized how difficult it was to build the stage. She wanted to refuse, but when she thought about the Emperor waiting, she had no choice but to agree. She also said that the story was very long and it was impossible to finish it in one day. Since it was a trial run, she asked everyone to enjoy and comment on the content of the second episode together.
Of course, we can satisfy everyone’s wishes today, but not when we officially open for business in the future.
Ding Er expressed all these in his own way. After hearing what he said, the guests at the scene were not dissatisfied at all. Instead, they had a better impression of this place. The treatment of adding an extra show is not something that everyone can have.
So, while preparing the stage, everyone was busy. Some went to relieve themselves, some relaxed, some got some food, or some went for a stroll nearby. After the agreed quarter of an hour, everyone came back on time and sat back in their previous seats, waiting for the show to begin.
With their previous experience, they knew how to cooperate without being reminded. However, every time they saw fierce fighting, different animals, plants, and monsters with different appearances talking, they couldn't help but marvel at it.
Or, they should ask themselves, do those things really exist in this world?
This question has been asked by more than one person. Every time Lu Yao heard such a question, she would laugh and cry. She was just a porter and did not know what the original author was thinking, nor did she know whether these magical things existed in the world.
Of course, she believed it. Otherwise, the end of the previous life, her rebirth, and the existence of space... these are all things that science cannot explain.
After the second performance, the sun had already set and the previously planned itinerary had to be rescheduled.
For Lu Yao and others, this is nothing. They just operate according to their normal business model and everyone can make choices based on their preferences.
While everyone was still in the theater, Ding Er hurriedly told everyone the following plan. He said that those who wanted to have fun could go to the front yard, those who wanted some quiet time could go to the courtyard by the lake to watch the night view, and those who liked barbecue could go to the woods at noon to barbecue.
Of course, if you want to eat barbecue but don’t want to go to the back, you can also order in the rest area next to it, and the waiter will bring it to you later.
That's right, waiter.
This was the first time they introduced the concept of waiters, and after explaining it, everyone easily accepted it.
"Although it's a little weird, it's familiar now, so it seems to be pretty good."
“The staff and waiters who serve everyone are quite appropriate.”
"What's wrong with the Rong family's brains? They always come up with so many different ideas. It's hard to flatter them."
"I can't help but envy you."
“…”
Everyone had their own stance and couldn't help but discuss it in a low voice.
It was not early and it was time for dinner. Some people chose to wait for their meals in the rest area nearby. Some people who were interested in barbecue went to the barbecue area in the woods behind, while others went to the hot pot restaurant nearby.
That’s right, a hot pot restaurant.
After further research and improvement, the number of copper hot pots has now reached the standard for opening a store, and they naturally will not give up such a good way to make money.
They all had a premonition that copper hot pot would become popular in the capital and even the entire Dayong.
Many people had never heard of hotpot, but they knew that the food produced by the Rong family must be good. Immediately, many people went to the hotpot restaurant together. I heard that they were the first group of customers, so they naturally couldn't miss this opportunity to taste the food that the Rong family praised so much.
After hearing about the delicious hotpot, the group of people who wanted to go barbecue hesitated.
Is the legendary hot pot really that delicious? What should they do? They all want to try it, but they also want the barbecue at noon. The taste is simply amazing.
Whether to eat hot pot or barbecue has become a difficult problem for many people to decide.
It's really hard for others to help with this choice.
Seeing this, Lu Yao waved her hand. "Only children make choices. We are all adults. Why should we make choices? We want everything."
Everyone was stunned. They wanted all of them? How was this supposed to work?
Lu Yao: This is not difficult.
So, the group happily went to the hot pot restaurant, and while learning how to eat hot pot as the waiter taught them, they waited for others to bring the barbecue.
A bite of hot pot and a bite of barbecue, just thinking about this day is beautiful.
Looking at the sky getting darker and darker outside, and thinking about having to go back to work tomorrow, many people felt a resistance in their hearts.
Even those who have careers and ambitions are now feeling lazy and want to stop and take a rest.
The lights are coming on, and the bustle of this house has just begun.
Because everyone made the same choice, there were no additional arrangements for other items. After the hot pot was finished, someone would naturally take them to the next step.
In the evening, we had hot pot and barbecue at the hot pot restaurant.
It was the first time for almost everyone here to eat copper hotpot. When they saw the peculiarly shaped container in front of them, they were curious whether it was fake.
Even those who have careers and ambitions are now feeling lazy and want to stop and take a rest.
The lights are coming on, and the bustle of this house has just begun.
Except for the in-laws who had a particularly good relationship with the Rong family, almost everyone else present was eating copper hot pot for the first time. Seeing the peculiarly shaped container in front of them, they were curious whether it was fake.
Just such a small thing, without fire, can cook all these raw meat and lettuce?
Just blanch it and you can eat it?
When they heard someone describe how delicious hot pot was, they couldn't wait to try it.
Oops, why hasn't the soup base opened yet? How long does it take to cook before it's ready to eat?
…
Since it was our first time, everyone had a lot of questions, but it did not affect their admiration for the food at all.
As the soup in the copper hot pot rolled around, the aroma slowly spread, and everyone present swallowed their saliva at the same time.
It smells so good.
Especially when family and friends sit together, just the aroma from the pot and eating food with different tastes, you can't help but want to eat your tongue.
"This thing called hot pot is really delicious."
"You can put whatever you want in it yourself. It's similar to the barbecue at noon, but it's different and delicious. It's really wonderful."
“It’s worth the trip today.”
"I don't know where I can buy this copper hot pot. If I could have one at home, it would be convenient for me to eat whatever I want."
“It’s convenient, but not as lively as outside.”
"That's true. Bring a few close friends, family, and children here to experience the lively atmosphere. They can even eat two more bowls of rice."
“…”
We are having a trial operation today. In addition to our partners, we have invited relatives and friends of each other. All expenses are free of charge, including food, which is paid for by the host.
Therefore,
What to eat and how to eat are all arranged by the host and the reception is unified.
Therefore, there is no need to pay for ordering dishes when eating hot pot or barbecue, as they are all delivered to each table by the kitchen.
This was the first time that hotpot was introduced. Lu Yao and the others were full of confidence in this delicacy, believing that anyone who had tried it would not be able to stop eating it, so they specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare more ingredients.
They anticipated the beginning, but not the end. Even though they asked the kitchen to prepare as much food as possible, it was still not enough in the end.
Fortunately, Lu Yao and the others were used to preparing a lot of supplies in advance, just in case, to be prepared for any eventuality. Now they came in handy.
Not enough ingredients? No problem, they have the manpower to go directly to the warehouse to get them and prepare them immediately.
When entertaining guests today, we must make sure everyone has a great time.
Everyone was on the job, and fortunately everyone had undergone rigorous training and assessment, so although they were busy, everything was well organized and there was no sign of disorder.
The super five-star service makes all guests feel at home. No matter if it is because of the trial operation or the relationship with relatives and friends, they are satisfied here today, and after the opening, they will definitely bring their relatives and friends to relax and enjoy.
I believe they will like it here too.
As for consumption, they are all well-known people with wealthy families, and these are not within their consideration.
The emperor and empress, who were enjoying the food alone in the box, were also very satisfied.
They are the most noble people in Dayong, and the things they own and the food they eat are the best in the world. However, they have to admit that there are so many beautiful things in the world, and there are many that they have not tried.
"I heard that this copper hot pot was also made by Rong's cousin's wife," the Queen whispered, "and it will be prepared in the palace from now on. When the Emperor wants to eat it, I will prepare it for you."
The emperor nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, Zi Tong."
Just as he finished speaking, he thought of something and continued, "As for the barbecue at noon, let's call Huang'er and the others and cook it ourselves."
The Rong family has given him so many surprises, the waterwheel before, the fireworks later, and that... and now these. He glanced at Rong Yanhui, Lu Mingxiu and others. He was looking forward to these people entering the court soon. He believed that with the existence of these people, Dayong would definitely have better development.
When the queen heard him say this, her eyes lit up and she nodded, indicating that she would make arrangements and be ready for whatever the emperor wanted to eat.
The emperor now has more and more things to deal with, and more and more people and things to deal with, so he has less and less time to give her and the children. The two children miss their father, but are afraid of affecting each other, so they can only wait eagerly. Now that there is such a good opportunity, she must seize it.
In addition, she also had to decorate a comfortable and relaxing room so that His Majesty would think of her palace whenever he felt tired.
When chatting with Lu Yao and the others before, the other party said that he would design a special one based on the layout of her current room and her and the emperor's preferences. Now, all they have to do is wait for the drawings to come out and the craftsmen will start preparing.
She can't wait any longer.
After dinner, everyone took a short rest and then started their colorful nightlife.
Lu Yao prepared a variety of entertainment programs, such as KTV, which occupies half of the modern people's social gatherings, relationships, entertainment and relaxation, and must be made lively.
The ancients were somewhat averse to singing, dancing, etc. in public. In particular, in the eyes of the ancients, those who sang, danced, and played the piano were all actors, prostitutes, and the like. If they were asked to do these things, many people would definitely think that this was an insult to them. Therefore, it was impossible to expect them to give up their dignity and prestige.
Therefore, Lu Yao decided to open a small bar with dedicated musicians to sing and dance, and guests to gather downstairs to have a drink and some snacks.
Of course, guests can order the lyrics and music they want to listen to, or they can go on stage and sing themselves. Here, those who are brave enough to go on stage and perform will be respected by everyone.
The bar also has some simple recreational facilities, such as darts, billiards, table tennis, etc., so that customers will not be bored and a group of friends can get together to chat, talk and have fun.
Close to the "bar" is a teahouse.
Compared with the teahouses in ancient times, the teahouses they prepared were very different.
This teahouse can be said to have copied the model of some large teahouses in Sichuan. It focuses on quietness and leisure. In addition to these teas, drinks and snacks, there are also mahjong, playing cards, chess, go, checkers, flying chess and other entertainment.
Of course, how can we have leisure and entertainment without fitness?
They specially opened up two courtyards as fitness venues, one for men and one for women, which do not affect each other.
There was an open space between the two courtyards, and Lu Yao made use of it to build a sports stadium. Basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton... except for volleyball and basketball, which took up more space, the rest were divided into indoor and outdoor areas. If you were more particular, a group of same-sex friends could play indoors. If you were a family or had a party, you could go to the open air area outside. Here, everyone, regardless of gender, could go.
In addition to these, they also prepared bowling, archery, rock climbing and other activities.
If you bring your children here, you don’t have to worry about them having no place to play. Here, there is a large naughty castle, slides, swings... In addition to these, there is also a relatively large indoor children's expansion adventure amusement facility, which requires wearing a safety belt throughout the whole process.
There is a teahouse next to the naughty castle amusement park where children can rest if they are accompanied by their parents.
Of course, it’s okay if family members don’t want to accompany their children and want to play by themselves. There are dedicated people to watch over and accompany them, and the safety of the children is absolutely guaranteed.
The entire courtyard was a waste of effort for Lu Yao and others to design. Not only did they combine some modern entertainment to let the ancients feel the uniqueness of this place, but they also tried to avoid the taboos that might arise in this era.
Fortunately, their efforts were not in vain. After a day of trial operation, all the guests praised the place in every aspect and said that they would come again with their families, relatives and friends.
Lu Yao felt that this should be the greatest affirmation for them.
After seeing off all the guests, the group finally felt exhausted.
"Everyone has worked hard. Go back and rest early." Lu Yao said to everyone.
Liu Manyun shook her head: "You are the one who works the hardest." She looked at Rong Yanhui and said, "Go back and look after Yaoyao. Don't let her be busy with other things."
She knew this girl and she couldn't sit still.
Rong Yan nodded. He was prepared to do so even if his aunt hadn't told him. These days, she had been busy running around and her work and rest schedule had shortened a lot, which was really distressing. Now that the trial operation was successful and the first step had been taken, he only needed to tell her about the subsequent matters and there was no need for her to keep an eye on them all the time.
It was getting late, so the group didn't delay any longer and went home.
This location was not far from Lu Yao and Lu Mingxiu's homes, so Lu Mingxiu did not follow them back to Rong's house.
Lu Yao curled her lips and said nothing. There were still three months before the college entrance examination, so if he wanted to go back, then he could go back.
Little Yunhao and Little Xinyue leaned on their shoulders, nodding their heads. The children had been playing in the naughty castle for a long time today and must be exhausted.
"You've worked hard," Rong Yanhui squeezed her hand and held both children in his arms, one on each side, letting them lean on his left and right shoulders respectively, "You should rest for a while."
Lu Yao was not actually tired, but she had to appreciate a man's consideration and care. Not only should she appreciate it, but she should also reward and encourage their performance. Only in this way would they continue to work hard in the future.
She glanced at the children in the man's arms. Both little ones had their eyes closed and were dazed. Lu Yao leaned forward and kissed the man on the cheek. When she saw him looking over, she coughed lightly and said, "Your reward."
Rong Yan curled his lips back, lowered his head and rubbed her cheek: "Not enough."
Lu Yao's face flushed red, and she reflexively looked at the two children. Seeing that they were already asleep, she breathed a sigh of relief, and then glared at him. How could this man be so indecent!
Rong Yan smiled back, but worried that his wife would get angry, he didn't say anything else. He just asked, "What are you going to do with those two's things?"
They have timely and skilled craftsmen, and Lu Yao believes that the quality of the things they make will definitely not be bad, but after all, they are two different eras apart, and some materials cannot be produced in this era. This is the limitation of the era.
In order to achieve better results, they decided to find raw materials from the space. As for the outside world, they still used the same old approach: foreign merchants were bricks, and they would be moved wherever they were needed.
but,
For safety reasons, this material is definitely not unlimited.
Well, we can probably make two sets of sofas and four lazy sofas. Then, there will be one set for the queen's palace and one set for the emperor's resting place. The extra ones will be beautiful.
Rong Yanhui agreed with Lu Yao's proposal.
Scarcity makes things valuable, and foreign things are even rarer. How can there be unlimited supplies to satisfy everyone's needs?
"Those who understand this principle will understand it."
As for those who pretend to be ignorant and want to annoy others, there is no need to worry.
Originally, these people were not within their scope of concern.
When Lu Yao returned that day, she wanted to get the blueprints, but Rong Yanhui forcefully suppressed her.
"There's not much to do tomorrow, so take a good rest today."
He noticed how busy she was these days, but because he had to study, he couldn't help her most of the time. Now that he could finally relax a little, he naturally didn't want her to make him so tired.
"Slow work makes for fine work. We don't need to be so anxious."
Lu Yao had no choice but to put away the paper and pen she had just taken out and go to bed to rest.
Perhaps it was because she was too tired and didn't get enough rest during this period, or maybe it was because the matter came to an end and the heavy stone in her heart finally fell, sweeping away the heavy burden. That night, Lu Yao slept exceptionally soundly, and the next day she simply ignored the role of the biological clock and slept until she woke up naturally.
She stretched, got up, dressed and washed up. Just as she was done, someone came in with breakfast.
Lu Yao raised her eyebrows. Did these people install surveillance cameras on her?
The visitor smiled and sat down, and naturally he had to remember all the master's preferences and habits.
Lu Yao didn't say anything. She sat down to have breakfast and took her two children to the house that was about to open.
We were resting today, and there was no guest in the whole house except the staff. However, there were many servants coming to the door to inquire about things. Upon asking, we found out that these people were the guests who came to participate in the trial operation yesterday to do publicity.
Ding Erjian and his men naturally did not miss the opportunity to catch up with this man. They immediately asked someone to take out the brochure that had been prepared in advance, one for each family, and gave a detailed introduction on the spot to ensure that these people had remembered everything and could repeat it well. Only then did they feel relieved.
In addition to brochures, they also make some exquisite small gifts, accessories, pendants, cards, etc., which are all very exquisite and compact, and can be collected, played with, given to others, or used for yourself.
They did not show favoritism to those who came to inquire about the news, and took out the pastries prepared in advance as a way of thanking them.
After receiving reliable and detailed information, as well as delicious pastries, those who came to inquire about the news were all excited and had a better impression of this place. They secretly decided to say more good things about it when they returned. If the masters could come to take care of the business here, it would be worthwhile to receive these exquisite pastries.
After Ding Er finished his work here, he reported the current situation to Lu Yao. Ku Yao gave him a thumbs up. It's no wonder that this guy was born to be a manager. Whether it was the opening of the previous stores or the current preparations and early management and operations, he did a great job.
Lu Yao thought about her growing number of businesses and increasingly busy situation, and felt a little regretful. If only she could divide this person into several parts, then she wouldn't have to worry about not having good talents.
Ding Er smiled and said that this was all his job and he should have done it well. Lu Yao nodded with satisfaction and proposed to double his salary this month as a reward. Ding Er was very happy that his ability could be recognized and trusted by his master, and that his master was so kind and generous. This was the luckiest thing for him and his family. He secretly decided in his heart that he would work harder to serve his master in the future.
Seeing the determination in Ding Er's eyes, Lu Yao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and went to meet with Ye Jiayue and others to see if there was anything else that needed adjustment or attention.
Seeing Lu Yao, Ye Jiayue greeted her warmly: "We are here, you should rest at home."
She was the one who worked hard in the early stages, and now that the entire plan has been presented, if they still want her to be busy all the time, they will not have the face to ask for dividends.
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