No wonder so many people lined up to try it; so this is what "free tasting" is all about.
He couldn't help but laugh.
That was a brilliant move; he said he had learned it.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Junshen quickly put the bright red braised lotus root into his mouth and took a small bite.
Yun Zhizhi stood to the side, asking curiously, "Master Xu, how does it taste? Does it suit your palate?"
After carefully tasting it, Xu Junshen responded, "It tastes excellent! This braised lotus root is slightly spicy at first, followed by a hint of sweetness. The texture is both soft and retains some crispness. The lotus root has fully absorbed the flavors of various spices, making it very rich."
"Moreover, this dish you made is perfect as an appetizer with drinks. Miss Yun, I plan to order another 500 catties of lotus root from you and transport it back to the capital."
I believe this dish will be very popular once it is sold at Fuju Restaurant.
“Master Xu, I also want to earn this money from you, but unfortunately…” Yun Zhizhi said to Xu Junshen with a helpless expression.
Xu Junshen quickly pressed, "What's a pity?"
Yun Zhizhi pointed to the lotus field not far away and sighed, "It's a pity we're out of stock. This large lotus field we contracted has been almost completely dug up. Today is also our last day setting up a stall."
Xu Junshen never expected things to turn out this way.
He had originally planned to make a fortune by selling dishes made from lotus root, but unexpectedly, there was no supply.
"Master Xu, next year when the people plant lotus roots in large quantities, you won't have to worry about not being able to buy ingredients."
Xu Junshen nodded, a hint of disappointment in his voice: "It seems we'll have to wait until next year to earn this money."
However, Miss Yun's words reminded him.
Lotus root will remain a rare vegetable for the next two years. If we can buy some land in Yizhou Prefecture to grow lotus root, we can not only ensure the supply of ingredients for our restaurant, but also sell the surplus lotus root, achieving a win-win situation.
With this in mind, Xu Junshen decided to start buying land and planting lotus roots in the next few days.
While the two were chatting, He Yang rushed over and said, "Boss, the thief who stole the lotus roots has been caught by the government. The prefect wants you to go to the yamen now."
Yun Zhizhi exclaimed with delight, "Great!"
After saying that, she immediately handed the bowl and chopsticks in her hand to He Yang.
"Lazy Yangyang, you should treat Master Xu well."
Watching Yun Zhizhi walk away briskly, He Yang quickly handed the bowl and chopsticks to Xu Junshen.
"Master Xu, just treat this place as your stall. Don't be shy! Later, please take these bowls and chopsticks over there and let those old ladies wash them."
"I also need to go to the government office."
After saying that, he hurriedly chased after Yun Zhizhi, "Boss, wait for me!"
Xu Junshen was both amused and exasperated by their antics!
They really don't treat him like an outsider.
At the entrance of the government office in Yizhou Prefecture.
Yun Zhizhi never expected to come to the government office for the second time in just ten days, and it didn't feel like something to be proud of.
He Yang rubbed his hands together, eager to try, and said, "Boss, let's hurry in and meet those thieves."
"Um."
The time it takes to drink a cup of tea passed quickly, and Yun Zhizhi and He Yang finally met the thieves who were stealing lotus roots.
To their surprise, there were six people involved, clearly indicating a group crime.
The prefect looked at the thieves in front of him and said to Yun Zhizhi, "These six people are idle and lazy. They have done a lot of petty theft and thievery in the past."
"I have confiscated all eight taels and four hundred cash that they obtained from selling lotus roots. This money will be given to you later as compensation."
Upon hearing this number, Yun Zhizhi's eyes widened, and she froze for a moment.
It seems they sold the lotus root at a high price.
The prefect continued, "As for how to punish them, you can offer your suggestions. If they are reasonable, I will certainly follow them."
贺杨听后，眼神闪烁不定，咬牙切齿地说道：“大人，我能不能直接揍他们一顿？不行的话，揍他们两顿也行啊！”
At this moment, the six thieves, led by Lin Xiaogen, were kneeling trembling in the main hall of the yamen, their bodies shaking incessantly.
Hearing that they might be severely beaten, and by a fat man no less, their fear intensified, and they trembled even more violently.
"There's no need for you to do this, Young Master He. I will send someone to take them out and give them each five strokes of the cane."
Yun Zhizhi pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, I have an idea. Why not arrange for them to help the farmers clear land and plant lotus roots? Let them work for free for three months, as a way to give them a makeover."
The prefect smiled and said, "Miss Yun, your idea is excellent. I grant it."
Lin Xiaogen almost fainted when he heard this.
Three months of voluntary labor—that's a full ninety days! How could he possibly endure such punishment?
Thinking of this, he hurriedly cried out, "Sir, I know I was wrong, and I will never dare to do it again. Please, sir, rescind this decision. I am willing to take five more lashes."
If you have to work voluntarily for three months, wouldn't you be skinned alive?
This girl is really ruthless; she actually came up with this vicious trick!
He was wrong.
I shouldn't have gone to steal lotus roots. Stealing chickens or dogs would have been better than this bad luck. I accidentally provoked her.
The other five people also cried out and begged for mercy.
At this moment, the main hall of the yamen was filled with the howling and wailing of wolves.
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