Quick Wear: Reversing Life

Chapter 514: The eldest daughter-in-law of a wealthy family (36)

"Excuse me for waiting, my dear guests. These are some snacks and desserts given by our shop."

"What is this? It's yellow and in small pieces."

The aroma of fried food lingered on everyone's nose, immediately making them salivate.

"This is golden crispy chicken nuggets. They're a little hot right out of the pan, so please let them cool before eating. This is lychee honey shaved ice."

“Chicken nuggets?”

Such delicious food is actually chicken nuggets?

Chicken, duck and goose are not considered meat in this dynasty.

"They're all vegetarian. I thought they would give me some mutton patties."

The waiter chuckled and said, "Gentlemen, you can try some. They're marinated in cheese, coated in batter and deep-fried, and seasoned with salt and pepper. One bite is just right."

One of them picked up a silver fork on the table and said jokingly, "Look at this thing, it looks like a harpoon."

The waiter said, "This is indeed a fork. Our boss has modified it based on the harpoon."

There is indeed a small word "Zuixianlou" engraved on it to prevent it from being lost.

"Brother Chu, try it first to see how it tastes."

Master Chu said, "I'm not an ascetic. Waiter, do you have any other signature dishes?"

"Look at you all, vegetarian food can also be delicious!" Master Li said, "Then let me try it."

He picked up a piece of chicken with a fork and could even feel the golden and crispy skin.

When you take a bite, it’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The aroma of fried food mixed with the aroma of juicy meat filled his entire mouth, and the salty and sweet flavor exploded between his taste buds, making the glutton in his stomach clamor for him to eat another piece.

"How is it?"

Mr. Li picked up another piece.

"good to eat!"

"really?"

Seeing that Master Li had completely lost his dignified and self-possessed demeanor and was eating one bite after another, everyone picked up their forks and put the chicken nuggets into their mouths.

Fried food always has an irresistible charm.

"It's delicious! Is this really made of chicken?"

Master Chu questioned: "Are you guys lying to me? Chicken tastes good too?"

Wang Qinghe said, "It is indeed delicious. It is a flavor not often seen in Beijing."

Wang Qinghe never tells lies, so Master Chu believed him a little and tasted a piece with some doubt.

The next second, Master Chu’s eyes widened.

"Mr. Chu, how do you feel?"

"We didn't lie to you this time, it's really delicious!"

"Chicken can be cooked so deliciously! It smells so good!" Master Chu couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, someone else said, "This smoothie is delicious too!"

The mashed lychee flesh is mixed with honey and spread on crushed ice. It is sweet and cool and very refreshing.

“Is this mint?”

The sorbet is topped with mint leaves.

"Waiter!" Young Master Chu asked, "Do you have any other signature dishes?"

The waiter came over quickly and handed over a handful of bamboo slips: "Sir, this is our menu. Please take a look at it. What would you like to order?"

"menu?"

"What is this?"

Master Chu unfolded the bamboo slips, which were filled with various dishes, with the ingredients used marked in small letters under the large characters.

"Then let's have a dish of 'Crystal Delicate Minced Pork' and 'Cold Lotus Root Slices' and a jar of good wine."

This crystal sashimi is a dish made from sea bass and pork skin.

Fishing and hunting were popular in this dynasty, and fishing was very common.

"Kiritani" is a very famous dish in this dynasty, which is sashimi.

This dish combines traditional fish sashimi with pork skin jelly, making transparent fish jelly slices, arranged into petal shapes, and dipped in mustard sauce.

It tastes fresh, refreshing, spicy and flavorful.

"Okay, please wait a moment, sir."

Not long after, the waiter came with a jar of wine.

"I see you are all scholars. If you like this fine wine, why don't you write a poem on this wooden board?" The waiter said, "Every month, we select the best poem and give it as a gift, along with a jar of fine wine."

"Is there such a thing?" Young Master Chu said, "How about we each write a poem, and whoever chooses the best one will invite us to taste wine together? How about that?"

"Of course! But Master Chu, you're the worst poet among us. I think you proposed this just to get a piece of the action, right?"

"Brother Li really understands me the best."

"The best poet among us is Wang Qinghe!"

Wang Qinghe smiled and raised his glass: "Thank you all for your praise. If I'm lucky enough to win first place, I'll definitely share it with everyone."

...

"Boss, the poem board has been hung outside the shop as you ordered."

In the private room on the second floor, Fu Huaiying was sitting by the window drinking tea.

After the waiter left, Hongxiu asked, "Madam, why do you have to hang this poem board at the door? And why do you have to write their names on it?"

Fu Huaiying took a sip of tea and said, "Of course, it's so that their names can be hung on the gate of Zuixianlou."

"If one of them can pass the high school entrance exam, this Zuixian Building can be renamed 'Zhuangyuan Building'."

"But sooner or later our idea will be imitated by others."

Fu Huaiying smiled and said, "Writing poems before high school is different from writing poems after high school."

"What if there's no one in high school?"

Fu Huaiying said, "Then we won't lose anything. We can just consider it as attracting customers."

Hongxiu understood.

The waiter then brought in a white jade plate with five small balls of noodles of different colors on it. He also placed a bowl of soup with shredded cucumber and ice cubes, and a dish of sesame paste on the side.

"Five-color locust leaf cold noodles, please try it, sir."

Hongxiu was surprised and said, "Madam, these noodles come in so many colors? How are they made?"

"The green is made from the juice of Sophora japonica leaves, the red is from the juice of red and blue flowers, the yellow is from Gardenia jasminoides, the purple is from Comfrey, and the black is made from powdered black beans added to flour."

Cold noodles were called "Leng Tao" in this dynasty and were a popular way of eating noodles in Beijing in summer.

The bowl is filled with ice-cold well water. Put the cooked noodles into the bowl and chill them. Then take them out together with the shredded cucumber and dip them in the seasoned sesame paste. It tastes cool and refreshing in the mouth and is very refreshing.

"Try it and see how it tastes." Fu Huaiying said with a smile, "Be sincere and don't exaggerate."

Hongxiu nodded, picked up the noodles with wooden chopsticks, rinsed them with water, then dipped them in the sauce and took a bite.

"how?"

Hongxiu stared with her round eyes and murmured incoherently, praising: "Delicious! Madam! Mmm——"

“Really delicious!”

"Then eat more."

After saying this, Fu Huaiying also took a bite.

After getting used to the complex flavors created with modern seasonings, this simple sesame paste noodles has a unique flavor.

While eating the "Five-Colored Sophora Leaf Cold Noodles", Hongxiu exclaimed, "My dear, these cold noodles are so beautiful and delicious!"

"It's not midsummer yet, don't try to stay cool."

Looking at the endless stream of people at the door, Hongxiu was delighted: "Madam, business is booming today! All your hard work has not been in vain."

“There may not be any reward for your efforts, but there will definitely be gains.”

Fu Huaiying said, "I'm going to the farm tomorrow. Please take a basket of rice dumplings to the Princess's residence for me."

Hongxiu was a little worried: "Is it too dangerous for my lady to go to the farm alone? How about I go with you and let Shopkeeper Lu deliver the rice dumplings?"

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

"During the time I'm away, you keep an eye on this place for me. Don't go out unless it's necessary. If there's anything, wait until I get back to discuss it."