NCCnovel Chapter 275 The Ladies' Shock
Chapter 275 The Ladies' Shock
There is a wine shop.
Yun Can had just seen off a group of customers when he saw the county magistrate's wife and the others approaching. He said in surprise, "Boss, there are a group of female customers in our store."
Wen Yuan immediately stepped forward and began to greet them skillfully: "Ladies, please come in."
This girl is still a little unexperienced. It's just a female guest coming to drink, which is not a strange thing. Wouldn't it have a bad influence if she shouted loudly?
When the county magistrate's wife and her companions entered the lobby, they first looked around at the surroundings and nodded secretly.
This looks clean and elegant.
However, given their status, they definitely cannot sit in the lobby. They are somewhat uncomfortable with so many people around, and it would be bad if they were discovered by acquaintances and caused a commotion.
"Do you have a private room here?" the county magistrate's wife asked lightly.
"Yes, please go upstairs." Wen Yuan immediately led a few people to the second floor.
Of course there are private rooms. They were specially reserved when the tavern was renovated, and they were used to entertain new owners before.
Thank God the new owner bought the shop and turned it into a tavern, so he never had to worry about food from then on.
before?
What we ate before couldn’t be called food, it was simply pig food!
The county magistrate's wife entered the private room and sat down, looking around again.
The private room was not big, and was simply and neatly decorated. There were ordinary vases on the small coffee tables around it, and a blanket was laid on each stool. It felt furry to the touch and not cold at all.
The ladies who were seated there all felt refreshed both physically and mentally.
"I wonder what the ladies would like to eat today?"
Generally speaking, answering the call at this time indicates that you are the host among the group.
The county magistrate's wife thought that someone had invited her master to dinner here for two consecutive days. Even if the price was a little high, it was still affordable for her.
What's more, it's a rare opportunity for me to go out today, and I met Madam Yang and Madam Lin, so it's okay to treat them.
"I wonder what you have here?" the county magistrate's wife asked with a faint smile.
The other two ladies saw that she spoke first, so they did not continue to argue politely. It was just a simple family meal, and if they started arguing with their status, they would be laughed at.
At this moment, Mrs. Lin obviously still couldn't believe the huge bill of her old man, which was really caused by just eating a little.
How could one meal cost nearly a month's salary for the master?
"Our main dishes are some common side dishes, such as braised beef, pork head, and braised duck tongue. Other main dishes include Huadiao drunken chicken and oil-drenched chicken. We recommend that first-time customers order the braised duck tongue to try it first. Each table is limited to one serving, and it's definitely worth it."
Erya, who had followed in, quickly added, "You ladies are in luck today! Our restaurant has just launched spicy prawns. Fresh prawns are stir-fried with potatoes in a dry wok, and every bite is filled with delicious flavor."
Seeing that the county magistrate's wife and the others were clearly interested, Wen Yuan eloquently quoted the price: "Our Huadiao Drunken Chicken and Oil-Drenched Chicken are 2 taels of silver per portion, the Braised Beef is 1 tael of silver, the Braised Duck Tongue is 1 tael and 5 cents, and the newly released Spicy Prawns are 3 taels of silver per portion."
"We also have special shochu in our shop. A pot costs two taels of silver. In a couple of days, we'll also be releasing other citrus-flavored liquors. They're completely different from the ones sold on the market. They're all crystal clear. Ladies, you'd be missing out if you didn't come and try them."
Thinking of the delicious braised beef she had last night, Mrs. Yang's little daughter tugged at her sleeve coquettishly.
Madam Yang looked at the other two helplessly: "Since you are all here today, why don't we all try it?"
The county magistrate's wife was even more shocked. Every time Wen Yuan quoted a price, her heart began to beat fast.
One, one ounce... one, two ounces... one, three ounces...
The county magistrate's wife couldn't help but look at her old man with some admiration at this moment. Such expensive side dishes were actually treated to dinner for two consecutive days!
I didn't expect that my master is so popular outside. It seems that I have to go out more in the future and not hold him back.
Seeing that they were also silent, Wen Yuan spoke very considerately, "During the first three days of our restaurant opening, all drinks and dishes are 20% off. If you apply for a VIP card, you can enjoy 20% off every time..."
The county magistrate's wife suddenly came back to her senses.
She had just said she would treat everyone, but now she kept silent after hearing the price. She couldn't afford to lose face.
"Then bring one portion each of the appetizers you just mentioned, and one serving of Huadiao Drunken Chicken. The name sounds delicious. As for the wine, let's start with a pot of your ordinary shochu. Let's each try it. Oh, and a serving of spicy prawns, too."
"Got it."
Wenyuan went out to serve the dishes cheerfully, while Erya continued to stay in the private room to serve.
Soon, a man came in through the curtain, holding a tray in his hand.
"These are some complimentary dishes from our restaurant. You can try them first."
"Thank you very much." The county magistrate's wife responded with a smile.
After all, with such expensive food and wine, it is normal to have a few side dishes as gifts.
After the people left, several ladies picked up their chopsticks and reached for the side dishes.
The spicy cucumber is refreshing and delicious, the egg custard prawns are elegant and tender, and each person also has a bowl of jelly, which is smooth and not greasy.
A few people were reserved and cleared away all the side dishes on the table, and they couldn't help but feel tolerant about the prices of the food and drinks.
The complimentary side dishes provided by the restaurant are so delicious that I think a serving of beef for one tael of silver and a pot of wine for two taels of silver would be great value for money.
The magistrate's wife savored the delicious taste of the egg custard and shrimp, and couldn't help but ask Erya, "Your side dishes are delicious. Can I order one a la carte?"
Erya smiled apologetically: "I'm so sorry, our side dishes are only given away and not sold."
Just then, Qin Li came in with some dishes. Ling'er said quickly, "Not every table can get free side dishes in our restaurant."
"Isn't it given as a gift to every table?" Several ladies couldn't help but become curious.
"Yes, for example, there was a guest who came to eat for two days in a row, but nothing was given as a gift." Ling'er said with an expression of enjoying the show.
The wives of the county magistrates suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction that they had made a profit.
After all, some people didn't get any free side dishes for two consecutive days. They received this kind of treatment as soon as they arrived. Doesn't it mean that they are lucky and have good taste?
Ahem, this sounds so refreshing.
"Braised beef, braised duck tongue, pork head, drunken chicken with Huadiao wine, spicy prawns, and some wine for the ladies. Please enjoy yourselves, gentlemen."
There is a whole pot of chicken in the casserole, with golden potatoes at the bottom, and it has a hint of wine aroma and is full of fragrance.
Erya introduced: "Our Huadiao Drunken Chicken uses the best young chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces. The sauce is also our host's secret recipe. It tastes so good with the aroma of wine..."
The county magistrate's wife and others could not bear to listen any longer, so they picked up their chopsticks and reached out to the plate of meat, picking up one piece at a time.
After taking a bite of the tender, spicy chicken, the aroma of wine still lingered in the mouth. No one cared to talk and continued to hold out their chopsticks.