Soon the house was completely transformed, and the family of three was naturally overjoyed to see its brand-new look inside and out.
Meanwhile, Xu Yuehuai and his group were penniless after entering Furong Pass.
At that moment, she also understood the importance of making money.
Upon entering the imperial city, Xu Yuehuai saw many people doing business.
These merchants, some with good business, had a constant stream of customers, while others, with poor business, couldn't welcome a single new customer for a long time. They were tired from walking, and seeing an inn at the entrance of Zhuque Street, Zhou Wan hurried over.
“Mother,” Zhou Wan said with a smile as she approached the group after finishing her conversation, “the food here is pretty good, and most importantly, it’s good quality and inexpensive. This is the cheapest place I’ve found.”
"Walk."
The inn was indeed cheap in terms of rent and food, but the hygiene was worrisome. As soon as Xu Yuehuai and his group entered the lobby, a swarm of flies came out in a swarm that was almost as big as a black cloud covering the sky.
A mountain of dirty plates piled up in the corner, emitting a foul odor.
The mold on the wall was unappealing, and just as Zhou Wan was about to sit down, she suddenly noticed a strange, sticky substance on the stool and stood up abruptly.
But a noisy commotion erupted in the backyard.
Immediately afterwards, the sounds of fighting could be heard.
Xu Yuehuai turned around and saw a disheveled woman and a tall man over fifty years old locked in a fierce struggle. Wherever the two went, tables and chairs were destroyed, and cups, plates, and bowls were scattered and broken into pieces.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai subconsciously swallowed.
This is the most bizarre inn she has ever seen.
Zhou Wan was extremely embarrassed. She grabbed Xu Yuehuai's hand and turned to leave.
One of the two people who were entangled and unable to separate suddenly spoke up. Enduring the sharp pain of having her hair torn, she greeted them in a timid voice: "Sir, are you here to stay or just for a meal? Our inn has top-class rooms and the most delicious delicacies. It is truly suitable for all ages and offers great value for money."
"this……"
Xu Yuehuai looked at the two of them; it was clearly a husband-and-wife business.
Clearly, this is a couple who love and hate each other. It's unclear how long they've been running this shop, but judging from the deserted storefront and desolate state, there probably won't be any customers for about ten days to two weeks.
The man released his grip.
The woman's tiger's mouth was still stuck in the man's throat, a rather comical scene.
"Sit down, sit down, don't be shy, what would you like to eat?" The man walked straight over.
Xu Yuehuai still had hope for the food, and looking at the dirty and greasy menu, she ordered a few signature dishes.
The two of them then went to the kitchen, grumbling and cursing.
Ah Qi stood opposite Xu Yuehuai, refusing to sit down.
Zhou Wan and Jiang Qianqian found rags and other cleaning supplies in the kitchen to clean up. Jiang Shichen chuckled, "What kind of inn is this? The worst inn we've stayed at on our journey has been much better than this."
"Chen'er, what are you saying?"
It was Zhou Wan who issued the rebuke.
In Zhou Wan's world, the emphasis is on being content with one's lot and accepting whatever comes one way. People don't need to blame the environment; they should learn to change it or adapt to it.
After being glared at by his mother, Jiang Shichen didn't dare to cause any more trouble and helped tidy up.
“But your sister,” Zhou Wan said, looking at Jiang Qianqian who was busy across from her, “is beautiful and intelligent, hardworking and conscientious. You should learn from her.”
"I see."
Jiang Shichen and Aqi joined the group.
A little while later, the table and chairs were brand new. The wood grain on the table, which had just been wiped clean, was now visible, and the chairs emitted a faint woody fragrance that was refreshing. This table was probably the cleanest in the entire inn.
Xu Yuehuai dropped the rag, "This is the first time I've cleaned up the inn by myself."
"Yes, it's a unique experience and memory of coming to the capital." Despite the poor living conditions, which were even getting worse, Zhou Wan never complained.
This is the main reason why Xu Yuehuai likes Zhou Wan and is close to her.
Soon the dishes started arriving one after another.
The first dish was Tangba Old Bowl Fish, the most frequently served dish in the capital, practically the signature dish of every inn, and also the easiest to make. Xu Yuehuai looked at the bowl of dark, sesame paste-like stuff that the pretentious young woman brought over, and asked, "We didn't order sesame paste?"
Xu Yuehuai looked at the dish with great confusion.
"This is a delicious and visually appealing old-fashioned fish dish from the pond! But damn it, what's this sesame paste?" the charming proprietress said as she diligently sprinkled bright green scallions and cilantro into the dish.
Even Ah Qi, who had been traveling the world for many years, had never seen this before. He stared at it for a long time, dumbfounded, before finally carefully taking out his chopsticks and scooping it out of the dark broth.
Where are there any fish?
There was nothing but some rotten, unidentifiable meat.
Are you sure this is your pond-raised old-bowl fish?
That's incredible.
Everyone stared at each other, as if in a dream.
Yes.
Nightmare.
The proprietress was a Sichuan girl, nicknamed "Sichuan Spicy Girl," and her temper was no less than that of a shrew from Hedong. "I've explained it many times, I'm telling you, no matter what, this is still just old-fashioned fish from the pond."
It was clear that if they didn't follow the host's lead, they would likely "bleed five steps and die on the spot." No one dared to provoke this veritable shrew, but the dish completely ruined everyone's appetite. After looking at each other like turtles eyeing mung beans, they finally put down their chopsticks.
Immediately afterwards, the proprietress brought out the second dish, "This is sliced beef and tripe in chili sauce, and this is..."
The dishes sent from the kitchen were clearly freshly cooked, yet each one was so bizarre and overwhelming that no one knew what methods the cook used to make each dish so dark and so similar.
Ah Qi was terrified.
Jiang Qianqian looked on with disbelief.
Zhou Wan, being well-informed and experienced, treated it all as commonplace.
"How...how do we eat this?" Ah Qi asked, posing the soul-searching question.
No one answered.
Or rather, it was Zhou Wan who answered his question.
Zhou Wan was used to eating outdoors and accepting whatever came her way. She picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and said, "When you're traveling, there aren't many rules. It's good enough if you can eat. We're new here, so we naturally don't know the rules of Chang'an."
Clearly, Zhou Wan mistakenly believed that this was how people in Chang'an treated their guests.
They even dared to be the first in the world to pick up the dark, unpalatable pieces of fish.
But as Zhou Wan tasted each bite, she was filled with despair.
Even though she was a lady from a respectable family, she couldn't help but spit out the food in one breath. When everyone saw Zhou Wan's expression, they immediately understood that they dared not try the dish lightly.
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