Chapter 68 Making an Idea
"Yunniang, please don't be so polite. You are our guests now, so we should treat you well. These snacks are for you too," Song Yushu said, bringing over the snacks and tea.
Yunniang had no choice but to step forward and thank him. Song Yushu knew that she was not used to it yet, so he did not make things difficult for her and let her wander around here for a while before returning to the restaurant.
The pigs raised by the Wei family are ready for market these days, and Wei's father delivered the pork this morning.
Song Yushu planned to prepare the restaurant's two main dishes, braised dishes and Dongpo pork, first.
Since receiving the bracelet today, Sister-in-law Wei's smile has never faded, and she has already rushed to prepare all the ingredients for Song Yushu.
The braised dishes are still simmering in the pot. Song Yushu has already cut up the pork for Dongpo pork and stewed it with the prepared ingredients.
"Boss Wei! Do you have Dongpo pork today? It tastes amazing!" The customers in the restaurant had a keen sense of smell and immediately guessed what dish the kitchen was making.
"My mother still craves this! Boss Wei, save me a few pieces later!"
"The meat will be ready in a bit, everyone please be patient," Song Yushu said, having heard their commotion, and had no choice but to come out and calm them down.
"Don't worry, there's plenty of meat this time," Song Yushu estimated that he could make two pots of Dongpo pork and a lot of braised dishes. There weren't many customers today, so it would definitely be enough.
Dongpo pork is back on the menu after several months, and both pots were quickly sold out by today's customers.
Some customers not only eat at the store, but also pack some to take home for their elderly relatives. As a result, some customers who couldn't get any can only buy some braised food to satisfy their cravings.
"Why are there two copies left?" Wei's mother asked when she saw her put two of the copies away.
"I'll give some to someone later," Song Yushu said, having specially reserved some for Xue Huai'an. She had suddenly remembered that this Master Xue often ordered Dongpo pork from her, and guessed that his children and elders would also like it, so she left two pieces.
"Should we make more tomorrow?"
"We should make more, as there will probably be many customers coming to buy tomorrow. Let Father send over more pork," Song Yushu said, worried that customers might not be able to buy any after traveling such a long distance. He decided to make more.
"Okay, I'll tell him when I get back."
"Master Xue is here? Is it the same private room as last time?" Song Yushu looked up and saw Xue Huai'an enter.
"Yes, Qingyao, greet them," Xue Huai'an said, having brought his daughter along this time.
"Hello, Aunt Wei! I am Xue Qingyao." Xue Qingyao was unaware of her father's intentions. She was very happy that Xue Huai'an had time to take her out, and even her voice when she called out to Song Yushu was cheerful.
"Hey! What would you like to eat? I'll bring it up to you in a bit."
This was Song Yushu's first time meeting Xue Huai'an's daughter. At first glance, he felt she didn't look much like him, but upon closer inspection, her phoenix eyes and high nose bridge made her look exactly like Xue Huai'an! However, unlike Xue Huai'an, Xue Qingyao looked like a sweet little cake, and it was clear that she was a lively and cheerful girl.
"Dad! I want to eat..."
Xue Qingyao ordered a bunch of things, only to find that her father wasn't listening to her at all, his eyes glued to Boss Wei.
"Dad, are you hiding something from me?" Xue Qingyao was quick-witted. She recalled her grandmother's recent words. Her father had been coming home later and always ate out before returning. Today, when he brought her to dinner, he kept staring at Boss Wei. This was all too strange.
"Qingyao, your father has someone he likes. I haven't told you yet because I don't know how she feels. So you have to keep it a secret for your father," Xue Huai'an said, without mentioning the progress between him and Song Yushu, only that he was still pursuing her.
"Is this Boss Wei?"
Xue Qingyao's anger at being deceived vanished, replaced by sympathy. After all, in the stories she had read, unrequited love was the most heartbreaking thing, and she never expected that her father would have to go through something like that.
"Yes, you're not angry?"
"What's there to be angry about? Grandma found so many people to marry, and you didn't agree to any of them. I didn't expect you to like Boss Wei! But I like her too. Her cooking is so delicious! Dad, you have to work harder. If you succeed, I can enjoy Boss Wei's cooking every day!"
Xue Qingyao became more and more excited as she thought about it, and in the end she even wanted to give Xue Huai'an some advice.
"The food is here. The restaurant also made Dongpo pork today. If Qingyao likes it, she can take some home," Song Yushu said, taking care of the child who was still there. After delivering the food, she went downstairs.
"Wait, Mr. Wei, there are so many dishes, why don't you eat with us!" Xue Qingyao secretly winked at Xue Huai'an.
"No, no, there are still guests downstairs. Please enjoy your meal," Song Yushu couldn't imagine what it would be like for three people to eat at the same table, so she quickly refused and went downstairs without waiting for Xue Huai'an to speak.
"It's over, I feel like you have no chance, sigh!" Xue Qingyao felt sorry for her father again when she saw that he refused without hesitation.
Xue Huai'an didn't refute her words, but just told her to eat and stop talking so much.
The next day, there were significantly more customers at the restaurant than before, and they were all there specifically for the Dongpo pork.
Song Yushu felt as if he had returned to the days when he ran a restaurant in town. After packing the meat for the customers, he went to the kitchen to bring out another pot of Dongpo pork.
"So this is the signature dish of Haowei Restaurant, Dongpo Pork? Boss Wei, pack ten portions for me." Xu Qingyan hadn't stayed in the wooden house here many times after booking it, and she only came here today because she knew that Song Yushu had started selling Dongpo Pork.
Later, they heard that Xu Qingyan had ordered ten servings of Dongpo pork right away, and they were a little unhappy. They were afraid that he would buy them all and they wouldn't be able to buy any. However, seeing that he was dressed in a rich and luxurious manner, they did not dare to make any other moves.
"Young Master Xu, what brings you here today?" Song Yushu quickly packed up the meat and handed it over, which was promptly taken by the servant beside Xu Qingyan.
"I've been busy running Taixing Restaurant these past few days and forgot that we also have guest rooms booked here. Please forgive me, Mr. Wei."
"It's alright. If Young Master Xu has nothing else to do, please step aside. There are other customers who want to buy meat."
Song Yushu had only asked casually, thinking it was fine if he didn't come, but seeing that the other party was quite polite, he didn't want to be too obvious.
"Young master, are you going back?" The servant beside him was a little puzzled when he saw that his young master had not left after buying the meat.
"Go get me some tea, and while you're at it, tell Boss Wei I'm waiting for her in private room number three; I have business to discuss," Xu Qingyan said before going upstairs.
Song Yushu had no idea what tricks this young master Xu was up to. She had a bad impression of Taixing Restaurant, and by extension, she didn't like this young master either. She always felt that anyone associated with Manager Zhu was no good.
“If Young Master Xu wants to talk about the prescription, then don’t waste your breath. I will not sell the prescription,” Song Yushu said bluntly as soon as he entered the private room.
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