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Chapter 369 Surprised Four Seats with Skills
All eyes were attracted.

Mr. Hai looked at the huge birthday peach for a moment, and then showed a look of relief. In his eyes, it was probably hollow. After all, the faces of those who carried it did not show any overly heavy expressions.

So first of all, it can be ruled out that this thing is made of jade.

Otherwise, if such a large piece of jade is carved into this shape, this is something that His Majesty has never received, but he got this rare treasure by himself. If someone goes to report on the arrangement, then he will be charged with exceeding the limit. But some can't bear it.

Even if he would not necessarily be punished for retiring because he was old, it was inevitable that he would cry bitterly.

But since this thing is not made of jade, it is nothing, even if it is covered with a layer of gold, it is not much.

Gold is valuable, but jade is priceless.

"These peaches are so exquisitely made, they must have been created by a master!"

"The third son of the Hai family has a heart."

"It would be too flimsy to give this birthday peach alone, but it would seem unintentional to give only that calligraphy and painting. Now the combination of the two is both thoughtful and valuable."

Among the guests, people commented that in their opinion, those calligraphy and paintings can be bought as long as they have money, and sometimes even if they have no money and status, it’s okay, because there will always be someone who asks you to do something.

Naturally, things cannot be done in vain.

But some people feel that this big birthday peach is not necessary at all. If such a big birthday peach is carved from jade, it may still have some value. Besides, even if the mold inside is pasted with gold leaf, it is nothing. Too much meaning.

Therefore, in their view, this step of Hai Mingxian is simply a failure.

But they didn't think there was anything wrong with Mr. Hai's expression. Even if he, an outsider, had some ideas, he could just think about it in his heart, and if he said it, he would offend others.

"This longevity peach is a gift from your grandson." Hai Mingxian said with some pride.

But Mr. Hai doesn't know what Hai Mingxian is proud of. Although this thing looks intentional, it is not too difficult to make. There are many craftsmen in the capital who can make longevity peaches of this scale and technology.

The only difficulty is probably that the appearance must have the texture of peaches.

But this thing is not enough to make my grandson so proud.

But today is his birthday banquet, and the children have done their best no matter what, so he naturally didn't say much, but said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad, it looks like the handwriting of the master. Carving a piece of wood so lifelike."

But Hai Mingxian was puzzled when he heard this: "Wood? What kind of wood?"

Then he turned his head and looked at the longevity peach made by Chen Nian: "Grandpa, is this what you're talking about?"

"That's right, isn't this thing carved out of wood?" Mr. Hai's heart suddenly rose again. Could it be that this thing is really a piece of jade?
If it is true, then my grandson is really filial!

Then Hai Mingxian explained: "Grandpa, you misunderstood. This is not made of wood. If it is carved from wood, how can Mingxian dare to boast that it is unique in the world?"

Hearing this, Mr. Hai's heart became cold again, and the expressions on the faces of other guests also began to become complicated and playful.

"This is food, or it can be said that this is a kind of dessert. As far as Mingxian knows, no one in the Great Xia Dynasty can make it." Hai Mingxian was facing away from the guests at this time, so he didn't notice the crowd's faces. Subtle look.

As he spoke, a smug look appeared on his face.

When Mr. Hai heard that this stuff was actually dim sum, the expression on his face changed from tense to relieved at first, but then he became surprised again. It's not like he hasn't seen big dim sum before, after all, officials and rich people are very talkative. ostentatious.

They will also often engage in some big scenes to make people admire.

But what they do is nothing more than cannibalism. There are really too many powerful and powerful people in history, but for those who are really particular, only the unprecedented ones are truly special.

And this time, although what Hai Mingxian brought was just a birthday peach, at least no one could make it before, and it happened to be a birthday. What's more, the birthday peach was cooked perfectly.

Although its value is not necessarily high, it still shows that Hai Mingxian's filial piety is commendable.

"Mingxian, you have a heart."

Mr. Hai suddenly felt a little ashamed at this moment. He thought that he had misunderstood this grandson earlier, but he was more pleased. This thing looked impressive and would not exceed the limit.

So he praised Hai Mingxian for the second time.

"I didn't expect to have such a big longevity peach, and it was so realistic."

"Yeah, it would be great if I could have the same one when I celebrate my birthday... No, even if it can be a little smaller."

"I have to ask this kid from the Hai family who he asked to make this longevity peach? It just so happens that I am about to pass my birthday, so I will make one when the time comes."

Listening to the discussion of the people in front, Chen Nian couldn't stop smiling at the door, not to mention that as a time traveler, he couldn't even show his emotions and anger, Chen Nian didn't believe that everyone was being bullied. Hundreds of people praised him from behind for being able to keep the corners of his mouth from turning up.

What's more, not many people now know that this cake is made in old age, and this kind of secret joy adds a little bit of pride to their hearts.

The servants who had seen Chen Nian before were presenting birthday peaches with Hai Mingxian in front of him, while Chen Nian was also standing beside a few servants from Haifu watching.

"The one who can make such a big birthday peach must be a well-known dim sum master in Beijing. No, it must be a dim sum master who can make it. No wonder Mr. Hai has been running outside these days. He must have visited this master."

One of the servants turned his head to look at Chen Nian beside him while talking, and suddenly he realized that this person was a little unfamiliar, but then he remembered that there was a happy event in Haifu in the past few days, so he recruited some additional servants back, presumably Chen Nian It should be a new recruit. For newcomers, he feels that it is necessary for him to get to know each other.

"Do you think so?" So the servant asked Chen Nian on the topic just now.

"What?" Chen Nian was a little dazed, he was still immersed in the rain of praise from everyone, but was suddenly interrupted by a person.

"I mean, Mr. Hai must have spent a lot of effort to invite the one who made this birthday peach. He is really a wonderful person." The servant repeated.

When Chen Nian heard this, he shook his head quickly: "It may not be that it took a lot of effort to invite it, but the master who made this birthday peach is definitely skilled, handsome and talented."

As a result, the servant's face became a little strange: "How is this possible? If you ask me, this person must have been in this business for decades, and his skills have reached the point of perfection. Otherwise, how could this peach be made so realistically?"

"I think this person must be very young, so he can have such a wild imagination, and his aesthetic ability is also very high. Otherwise, how can he make such a beautiful and delicate longevity peach? With such a wild imagination and aesthetics, this person is so tall. You must also be very handsome, after all, you can see pleasing and beautiful things every day, and your aesthetic ability will improve.” Chen Nian expresses himself through the dialectical perspective that everything is related to each other and influences each other. guess.

The servant was stunned for a while, and his mind couldn't turn around for a while. Although he felt that he could understand every word Chen Nian said, it seemed that he didn't quite understand it. But facing this He couldn't be timid as a newcomer, so he just nodded and said...

"really."

Seeing that Grandpa likes this birthday peach, Hai Mingxian said, "Since Grandpa's birthday peach is food, it can't just be used for viewing. Before the banquet begins, you can make a wish on it. Then he cut up the longevity peach and distributed it to the guests and family members present, meaning to share the blessings."

It was the first time for them to hear this theory. Of course, Hai Mingxian had just learned about it, and it was Chen Nian who had told him earlier.

But he felt that this was good, so he readily accepted it, and at this time, he took advantage of everyone's happiness to speak out this proposal.

"Okay, let's do what Mingxian said today." Mr. Hai was overjoyed, waved his hand, and decided to do it on the spot.

Then, under the guidance of Hai Mingxian, he clasped his hands together, closed his eyes and silently made a wish in his heart.

"The old man hopes that the country will be prosperous and the people will be safe and prosperous at the moment."

"The old man hopes that Your Majesty will become the most outstanding empress in all ages."

"This old man hopes that his family members will be in good health, and that the incense of the Hai family will last forever."

He hid all these wishes in his heart, and did not speak out.

Soon after he made his wish, he picked up the knife himself and prepared to cut the birthday peach. Originally, he thought that at this age, even pastries might be difficult to cut.

But who would have thought that there would be no hindrance for him to cut it down like this.

Especially the outermost layer of cream was even smoother than water, and with a little force the knife in his hand cut to the bottom.

Then he continued to cut, and changed an angle to connect with the cut just now to form a triangle.

At this time, Hai Mingxian went up to assist him to take out the cut triangle first, used a knife to separate them into different plates, and began to distribute them according to the size of the official positions of the people present.

"Gentlemen, if you can't eat Wangguo or peaches, you can explain in advance."

Hai Mingxian reminded again when posting, this is also what Chen Nian said earlier, because some people may be allergic to mangoes and peaches, so they can't touch these.

At the beginning, Mr. Hai was still cutting vigorously. After a while, he cut off one piece, and then divided it up for Hai Mingxian to continue cutting into pieces. But after a few cuts, he was still a little tired. After all, this long knife is a bit heavy, so he kept lifting it and putting it down. The body was also a bit too much, so in the end, he simply handed it over to Hai Mingxian to cut it.

Not long after, Hai Mingxian cut up the cake and distributed it to all the people present. Due to the large number of people, he didn't cut too big a piece.

And apart from the reason of the large number of people, this is also a careful thought he played, that is, if everyone can only eat a small piece, they will definitely be full of enthusiasm, and soon someone will ask him who this snack is If you do it, then tell about Lu Wanxing Dim Sum Shop, the publicity effect will be very good.

After sharing the snacks, Mr. Hai also shared a piece. He couldn't help being amazed when he saw the soft cake with fruit and jam filling inside, and the creamy cream on the outside.

Then he dug a small piece of cake with a spoon and put it in his mouth. The sweet and sour jam mixed with the extremely soft cake did not make his teeth feel uncomfortable at all, but was very appetizing.

Today is his big birthday, and after eating such a matching cake, he feels happier for a while.

After chewing it carefully, he swallowed it. Finally, he took another spoonful of cream and put it in his mouth again. This time, he just sipped it lightly, and the cream melted completely.

There is a hint of sweetness, and at the same time, the sweetness is not greasy at all, delicate and smooth, as if a piece of fine suet white jade has been melted and eaten in the mouth.

That touch, that texture, that taste...

Originally at this age, in fact, there is no special pursuit of appetite, especially for sweets, which are more like children's food, but at this time he feels as if he is also decades younger.

Looking up at Hai Mingxian who was busy in front of him, even if he distributed cakes to those court officials, he did not show any timidity at all. On the contrary, he had all the proper etiquette, and he didn't have the humbleness and cowardice that shouldn't be.

"I didn't expect Mingxian to grow up too. I saw him a little bit unscrupulous a while ago, so he must be preparing this gift..."

Mr. Hai sighed here, and after the guests had eaten, they all felt unfinished, whether it was the cream or the cake inside, or the novel combination of jam and fruit, It was all something they had never seen before, and at this time, they finished eating it before they were satisfied.

But worse than them are the servants of Haifu. Although they can eat the food that these guests eat, but the portion of birthday peaches is limited, so there is no share for them. Everyone is drooling. .

"I really want to taste it." The servant who had just chatted with Chen Nian looked inside enviously.

"Then wait for you to pay the monthly money and buy a copy yourself?"

"Look at what you said, is this kind of thing I can afford? I still have to see it."

But Chen Nian smiled: "If you can afford it, the big ones are expensive, so why not just buy a small one? It's just for the dental festival, and it's not something you buy every day for dinner."

At this time, some people in the field couldn't hold back any longer, hesitated and asked: Mr. Hai, this longevity peach tastes really good, can you tell me where you ordered it from? "

(End of this chapter)