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Zhao's restaurant is not like a tea house, it is simply called Zhao Ji, but it has an interesting name called Lao Tie Tang.The taste is first-class, and they often make some delicacies that cannot be eaten in the capital, so they are very popular.This is due to the fact that Mrs. Zhao traveled all over the world as a hero when she was young, and Mrs. Zhao loved to eat. Every time she went to a place, she copied a recipe of local dishes.

It is often necessary to book in advance to eat at Laotietang. If you go on the same day, you will have to wait in line for a long time, or even not at all. In short, the business is extremely hot.And Lao Tietang also has its own rules, anyone who comes is always in line, if you don't make it, you don't make it, even if the boss arrives in person.Only on the third floor is a private room reserved for Zhao Yiqing's exclusive use.

When he arrived at the private room, Zhaocai went to the kitchen to serve the food, and there were only two people left in the private room, Zhao Yiqing and Zhao Youde.

Zhao Youde was still smiling, he was not idle when he went to the private room, he made tea for Zhao Yiqing, and put a soft cushion for him to lean on, not letting Zhao Yiqing move at all, Zhao Yiqing had no choice but to just sit there The boss asked: "Father, is the business of our shop not good now? It seems that you have been running to the shop every day recently, and you haven't stayed at home."

"It's okay, it's alright." Zhao Youde replied as he brought the tea and placed it in front of Zhao Yiqing.

"Father, don't lie to me. I'm not a fool." Although Zhao Yiqing didn't care much about the family's business, he knew that his rumors would affect part of the business.So he said: "Father, tell me the truth, has the matter between me and the general affected the family's business?"

"No, no," Zhao Youde quickly waved his hand, as if he was afraid that Zhao Yiqing would not believe him, he hurriedly explained: "The main sources of our family's business are Lao Tie Tang, Zhao Ji Tea House and Zhao's Inn. It doesn't matter if you don't make money."

Although Zhao Youde explained everything, Zhao Yiqing knew in his heart that his rumors this time might have a big impact on his family.Industries tend to get bigger and bigger, and according to his usual understanding, Zhao Youde is ambitious and has been thinking about building a shop for a long time. The Zhao family made their fortune in restaurants. Although they can't compare with those old shops, Zhao Youde is a thoughtful There are many people here, and the shops also find a new way to sell things with high quality and low price, which are very popular among the people.Now the momentum is going strong, but it was stopped by Zhao Yiqing's incident.

It’s fine if it’s rumored that Zhao Yiqing likes others, but it’s rumored that Zhao Yiqing likes General Mu. Mu Di’s voice is too high among the people. Nowadays, the people feel that Zhao Yiqing’s reputation has tarnished the general, so naturally they won’t sell too much the account of Zhao’s shop. .Fortunately, the goods in Zhao's shop were cheap enough, which did not arouse the collective resistance of the people.

But Zhao Youde had already put his words here, and Zhao Yiqing didn't know what to say, so he could only speak out his own thoughts first.

"Father, can we try running our rouge and gouache shop for me?"

Zhao Youde was a little surprised: "Since when did you become interested in these things, Buran?"

"I'm not idle at home every day, find something to do." Zhao Yiqing sipped his saliva and said obediently.

Originally, Zhao Youde didn't want Zhao Yiqing to manage the shop, because he was too tired, and he was afraid that Zhao Yiqing's body would not be able to bear it, but Zhao Yiqing's appearance was too deceptive, he was obediently drinking tea with a teacup, staring at Zhao Youde with foggy eyes and blinking Without blinking, it was very similar to the way Mrs. Zhao acted like a baby to him when she was young, and he couldn't help but let go.

"Okay, you can do whatever you want, don't be tired, let Zhao Cai Jin Bao help you."

Just as he was talking, Zhaocai came in with a plate of pastries. There was a lot of noise outside, and as Zhaocai closed the door, the noise was cut off.

Zhaocai put down the cake and asked, "Master, what do you want me and Jinbao to do?"

Zhao Yiqing achieved his goal, he was in a great mood, and he was also smiling. At first glance, he looked exactly like Zhao Youde, and he replied before Zhao Youde: "Master, I have taken over the rouge shop, and I want you to follow up." Bao is the big shopkeeper in my shop."

Zhao Youde looked at Zhao Yiqing with his hands in his mouth without saying a word, feeling a lot of relief in his heart.In the past, Zhao Yiqing was full of worries, not as lively and lively as he is now. He suddenly felt that his son's falling into the water was not a bad thing.

Zhao Yiqing greeted Zhaocai to sit next to him. Zhaocai didn't want to, but the Zhao family wanted to sit next to him.

There are no rules. Mr. Zhao and Mrs. Zhao are very kind to his servants, and they will ask them to eat at the same table when they have the opportunity. In addition, Zhao Yiqing has asked him to eat with Jinbao for a month, so it is not a problem to attract money. He didn't resist so much anymore, as soon as Zhao Yiqing mentioned it today, he sat down graciously.

"Lucking money," Zhao Yiqing asked, "What are you doing so lively outside just now?"

"The oiran election is about to take place, and everyone is discussing it!" Zhaocai said, moving the pastry to his front and saying, "Master, young master is eating pastries. Today is the last piece of hibiscus cake left. Fortunately, I went there early." , I happened to ask me to intercept it."

Zhao Yiqing didn't bother to eat, and hurriedly asked: "Oiran election? What is that?"

Zhao Youde replied: "The Oiran Ceremony is an oiran election held in South Street at the end of May every year. It is all an event supported by the government. After winning the oiran, the imperial court will give tax exemption for one year."

"So good?" Zhao Yiqing was surprised.

"Yes, young master," Zhao Cai continued Zhao Youde's words, "But it is not easy to become an oiran. One compares people's sophistication, two compares talent and skill, and three compares natural appearance. At that time, a high platform will be erected on South Street, surrounded by Covered with light gauze, all the participating girls sat on the stage with their faces covered. Starting from the afternoon, a group of famous young masters from the capital would be let in every half an hour. Three hours a day, a total of three days. The top ten with higher rewards will enter the second round.

"In the second round of talent competition, the light veil on the high platform will be lifted at this time, so that everyone can see clearly. The girls show their talents, and the common people can buy silk flowers at Nanjiekou to give to the ones they like. If they think it's good, five Ten coins per flower, each person can buy up to ten flowers, and the top three will advance to the last. This last is the highlight."

Zhaocai blinked while talking, making a mysterious look, and he said: "This is the end, it's time to lift the veil, the one with the best appearance wins. Whoever thinks he looks good can give money to him, In the end, the person who gets the most money wins. At this time, there is no limit. Every year, people spend a lot of money for the Pomeranians, and the scene is huge.”

Zhao Yiqing listened with gusto and asked, "Where are all the girls running for the election?"

"Master, what do you think?" Zhao Cai smiled at Zhao Yiqing and asked back.

Zhao Yi clearly understood who could be the participants in South Street, and they weren't all prostitutes.Zhao Yiqing was a little eager to try, which man doesn't love beautiful women, especially Zhao Yiqing who has been single for most of his life, so he also smiled.It's just that the smile is a bit obscene, and after laughing, he rubs his hands together, like a fly.But helplessly, his skin is too good, and his temperament is too good. This wretched appearance actually looks like a shy young man who is at a loss.

Seeing this, Mr. Zhao coughed, and changed the subject. By coincidence, Xiaoer also came up to knock on the door, and brought up the stewed fish, four plates of light stir-fry and a big bucket.

The fish soup should be stewed for a long time, and some of the fish meat has melted in the soup. The soup is milky white, with chopped green onions on top, and it smells very fragrant.

Zhaocai scooped up a bowl of soup for Zhao Youde and Zhao Yiqing each. The difference was that Zhao Youde had fish and soup in his bowl, while Zhao Yiqing had only soup in his bowl.

How could Zhao Yiqing bear this? He first fell into the water, then passed out in the teahouse, and was held at home by Mrs. Zhao for a long time.

Zhaocai took out another bowl, scooped up a bowl of pure fish, and put it in front of him.

Zhao Yiqing's eyes turned green, staring at the bowl of fish meat, Zhaocai felt his gaze, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, young master, you have a thin throat and eyes, and you can't eat thorny things. Let me give you the thorns." Pick it out." As he spoke, he picked out all the thorns deftly with his hands and feet, and it seemed that he was familiar with it.

He put the selected fish in Zhao Yiqing's bowl, and Zhao Yiqing was not polite, and started to eat it in a hurry.

He is growing up now. In the past, Zhao Buran didn't eat much because he was sick and worried, but Zhao Yiqing was different. He didn't feel so much, and he enjoyed every meal.Before at home, Mrs. Zhao was afraid that he would feel uncomfortable, so she always controlled the amount, which made Zhao Yiqing always feel that she was not full every time.

Zhao Yiqing ate so fast that Zhaocai couldn't keep up with his speed, so he also grabbed the fish and ate it, no matter if there was a bone or not, he just stuffed it with a big ball of rice, even if the fish bone got stuck in his throat, the ball I also give rice

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A big bucket of rice was eaten up by Zhao Yiqing. If Mrs. Zhao were here, Zhao Yiqing would be scolded bloody.

Zhao Yiqing crossed his legs, sat on the stool in a disfigured manner, patted his belly, and said lazily: "Oh, I forgot to leave it for Jinbao, I'm so embarrassed." That appearance, there is no sign of guilt at all.

Zhaocai Puchi laughed out loud, and said, "Young master, don't worry, I told them in the back kitchen that there was food left for Jinbao."

Master Zhao also looked at Zhao Yiqing cheerfully, and said, "Don't dye it, if it's enough, let them do it if it's not enough."

"Enough is enough." Zhao Yiqing took a breath and wanted to sit up straight, but then he found sadly that he was full.

Zhao Yiqing: ...What a broken physique!

Zhaocai hurried over to rub his stomach, Master Zhao still looked cheerful: "Don't dye it, try to gain five catties this month."

Zhao Yiqing nodded. He also felt that he was too thin and had no flesh, so he was bullied just looking at him.

Just as I was talking, Jin Baolai came.He frowned, called Zhao Youde out, and came back after a long time, Zhao Yiqing felt that he had almost finished eating.

"Jinbao, what's the matter?" Zhao Yiqing asked.

"It's okay. Some people's hands and feet were not clean in the store. The master went to deal with it." Jin Bao walked over, touched Zhao Yiqing's stomach, and said, "I heard that the young master is full of food. Do you want to go out for a walk? Right now." It's busy outside."

"You haven't eaten yet. Let's go after you have some food. There is some money left for you." Zhao Yiqing sat up and said.

"I just went to the back kitchen to eat, so it took me so long." Jin Bao smiled, pulled Zhao Yiqing up from the stool, and said, "Master, go out for a walk to refresh yourself, don't really get overwhelmed."

Zhao Yiqing didn't want to move, but considering that his body was quite fragile, he followed Zhaocaijinbao and went out.