Chapter 278 Gu Ba Pi
In the evening, after school, Fang Ziheng came back with Gu Yunyi, his two siblings, and Zhou Yuanjia, and went straight to Gu's house.
When Hui Niang told him that she wanted to train Yuanbao, Fang Ziheng directly denied it and his face looked very unhappy. It was the first time that Xu Qingmeng saw Fang Ziheng like this.
She felt that if it weren't for the fact that they were at Gu's house, Fang Ziheng would have quarreled with Hui Niang right away. But even if they didn't quarrel, it was the first time that he didn't stay at Gu's house for a free meal.
Fang Ziheng simply greeted a few people, then went back with little Yuanbao in his arms. Hui Niang could only follow him quickly.
Madam Pei said worriedly: "Do you want to go and take a look?"
"Really? Mr. Fang has always been gentle. This is the first time I see him like this? Will they fight when they go back?" He said worriedly.
Gu Yunyi looked at the two people leaving, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'll go take a look."
"I'll go with you." Zhou Yuanjia said.
Gu Yunyi and Zhou Yuanjia stayed at Fang's house for a long time. They didn't come back until it was almost dark, and both of them looked tired.
"What happened to you two? Why do you look so tired? Did you have a fight?"
Zhou Yuanjia waved his hand: "No, we just had a quarrel at the beginning, and then because Xiao Yuanbao cried, we didn't say anything else."
"That shouldn't be a big deal. It's common for couples to quarrel. I think everything will be fine tomorrow."
He looked like an experienced person and thought that they were making a fuss out of nothing. After all, quarrels were common. Even when Shen Hongxin was alive, they had quarrels sometimes.
Xu Qingmeng looked at Gu Yunyi who was following behind, and saw that he was just a little tired. He didn't say anything and didn't ask any more questions.
Thinking about the child Xiao Yuanbao, I thought he was crying because he was scared because of the quarrel between them. I planned to ask Xinting to make some delicious food tomorrow to comfort his frightened little heart.
But Hui Niang did not come the next day.
The next day, the young master of Zuiyue Tower came early in the morning to discuss cooperation in the new year. Xu Qingmeng was busy entertaining him and had no time to go to the Fang family.
The young master of Zuiyuelou wanted to discuss cooperation and also wanted to book a table on the opening day of Zhuyunzhai.
"Madam Gu, has Zhuyunzhai decided to open on the 16th?"
Xu Qingmeng was not surprised that Qiao Mingyu knew about it. She didn't know it before, but found out after they worked together that the young master of Zuiyuelou, the largest restaurant in the city, was a good friend of Zhou Cheng, and it was Zhou Cheng who introduced him.
Apart from Zhouji, Zuiyuelou has the most orders for this chili oil.
Zuiyuelou's business was already booming, and because of the red chili oil provided by Xu Qingmeng, the chef of their restaurant developed some new dishes, which were launched during the Chinese New Year period, pushing Zuiyuelou to a new level.
In addition to thanking Zhou Cheng, Qiao Mingyu was also very grateful to Xu Qingmeng. After all, his father had previously thought that he was not capable, but he did not expect that because of Xu Qingmeng, he made Zuiyue Tower even better, so he let go completely and handed over everything in the Qiao family to him.
Some of the precious ingredients of Xu Qingmeng's Zhuyunzhai still come from Qiao Mingyu's channels. Of course, some of the ingredients in Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were obtained through Pei Cheng.
"Yes, the 16th day of the first lunar month." Xu Qingmeng nodded.
"Ms. Gu, I wonder how many tables you serve every day now that your restaurant is open?" Qiao Mingyu also runs a restaurant, so he naturally knows that Xu Qingmeng is not in the same position as them.
So she would definitely not be like them, receiving everyone. She would target those who understand food and have a sensitive taste.
Xu Qingmeng looked at Qiao Mingyu in confusion: "Who is Mr. Qiao?"
Qiao Mingyu explained, "Madam Gu, I have a few friends, some of whom are from the prefecture, and two from the capital. They said they were tired of the dishes in my restaurant, so I came to ask if I could reserve a table for them on the 16th so that I can entertain them."
Xu Qingmeng didn't expect this. I guess it was saved to help her open up the market!
Qiao Mingyu’s friends must not be ordinary diners. Zuiyuelou is the largest restaurant in the city, so the chef is definitely not an ordinary person.
Xu Qingmeng was absolutely confident in her cooking skills, and then said, "Of course no problem. I wonder how many friends Mr. Qiao has, and whether he has any dietary taboos or preferences?"
Qiao Mingyu shook his head: "Including me and Master Liu, there are eight of us in total. There is no dietary restriction. Just follow your own taste."
Then he thought of something and said, "That's the amount. I think it can be a little more."
Although Qiao Mingyu had never eaten the food she cooked, he had tried the hotpot. Her cooking skills were absolutely impeccable. He was not afraid that she would mess up, but he was afraid that there would not be enough food, which would be embarrassing.
Xu Qingmeng smiled and agreed.
Before Qiao Mingyu left, he did not forget to urge the red chili oil.
In fact, the workshop had already started operation yesterday. Xu Qingmeng originally thought that the surge before the New Year would inevitably subside after the New Year. Unexpectedly, more merchants came as soon as the workshop started operation yesterday.
Once this thing is rolled out, the demand will be even greater. He just wants Xu Qingmeng to put the Qiao family's order at the front.
Xu Qingmeng gave assurance again before sending the person away.
Xu Qingmeng has actually asked people to start recruiting people because she has other ideas. She plans to add more varieties of peppers after this busy period, and it will not just be red oil peppers.
But because Zhuyunzhai was about to open, the task of recruiting was left to He.
On the evening of the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, after dinner, He had someone clean up the house. Seeing that Gu Yunyi and Xu Qingmeng were still sitting there and had no intention of returning to the house, she asked in confusion, "Why haven't you returned yet? What's wrong with you guys?"
Xu Qingmeng nodded, then looked at Gu Yunyi.
"Mother, the Sixteen Bamboo Rhythm House is about to open. I asked the shopkeeper and the waiter to come over and introduce themselves to the shop. I also asked Meng Niang to give instructions for tomorrow's affairs so that no mistakes can be made the day after tomorrow."
He smiled and cursed when she heard this: "You're on leave, but you didn't ask them to prepare things earlier. Tomorrow is a big festival, and you're asking them to work. Aren't you afraid of being accused of being a scoundrel?"
"Where are Zhizhi and Ruirui? Are they asleep? Do you want me to go check on them first?"
"Mother, the little one has fallen asleep. Mammy is here."
"Okay, then don't stay up too late, Yun Yi, it's still cold, don't put out the charcoal basin at night, don't let the child and Meng Niang get cold."
"Got it, Mom."
Xu Qingmeng felt that Gu Yunyi was being mysterious. It was just a meeting with a few shopkeepers and waiters, so why did he choose this time? Moreover, she felt that Gu Yunyi was doing this in a hurry.
After all, the business is about to open the day after tomorrow. If the shopkeeper finds her unsuitable, where will she find someone?
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