The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 540
"Why do you bring so much again? It's too heavy, take less next time, and I'll take the food box back after I clear it." It's not appropriate to ask Ming Yan to wait, so Gu Chengyu asked Ming Yan to go back first.

Ming Yan chuckled, "You are working hard on duty! Eat more, the food box will wait for you to finish eating, and take the small ones home!"

Gu Chengyu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled at him, "Go back first! I'll just take the food box back with me."

Gu Chengyu understood the meaning of Mingyan, and his family background was the same as that of the three people in the same room. Jiang Kenan's family background seemed to be worse, so the meals sent by his family every day were steamed buns and seasonal vegetables. Gu Chengyu also saw that he brought them yesterday I eat two pieces of fat meat, I guess it was stimulated by Gu Chengyu's daily smell of meat.

On the first day when he came, Ming Mo was afraid that he would be hungry, so he not only brought six dishes, but also a plate of pastries.Gu Chengyu has been hungry since he practiced martial arts, and his appetite is not small.However, with so much, Gu Chengyu didn't finish eating, and then his family found that all three of his colleagues had looked at him several times.

After carefully observing the dishes sent by their family, they found that there was meat in the dishes of Liu Zonghan and Ren Ge, so Jiang Kenan actually ate two white flour steamed buns by patting cucumbers.

This made Gu Chengyu a little embarrassed, Liu Zonghan's food was simply incomparable to his own.The cook in his house learned from the cook in Juxiang Building. In order to satisfy his appetite, Gu Chengyu also gave several recipes for the cook to make alternately.The chef's craftsmanship is naturally good, and the dishes are also delicious.

These three people have been greedy for the past three days, and Gu Chengyu is embarrassed even if they stare at him.He even mentioned this to Liang's mother when he returned home, saying that he would send less in the future.It's not that he never thought of inviting everyone to eat, but as time goes by, it's impossible for him to invite everyone for lunch, right?
Unexpectedly, today Liang's mother prepared more than before. It seemed that she wanted him to treat his colleagues to dinner.No matter!It's good to ask for it once in a while, because it can enhance the relationship between colleagues!This food box should be enough for four people.

Carrying the food box into the room, Ren Ge looked at it unintentionally.When they found that the food box had more layers than before, they couldn't help but be secretly dumbfounded.This Gu Chengyu is really extravagant, isn't he a peasant?How come the family is so rich?

Eating these delicacies from mountains and seas every day will harm them all under the same roof.Their families are all average, and Jiang Kenan's family is worse than them.It's good to have meat every day, but Gu Chengyu's dishes are not as good as those in big restaurants. It seems that they are cooked by well-known chefs from wealthy families.

Liu Zonghan was also very curious about the Gu family's family background, it seemed that the meals were similar to those of the Zhongming Ding Restaurant.It is not that the Hanlin Academy does not have aristocratic families, on the contrary, there are many aristocratic families in the Imperial Academy.

Although the opportunity to become an official through the imperial examination was given to poor families, the main force of the imperial examination was still those from aristocratic families.Those people have hired famous teachers to teach alone since they were young, and the cost of studying is even a drop in the bucket for them, and there is no shortage of contacts.Therefore, it is difficult to have a noble son from a poor family. This is the most reasonable saying.

Of course Liu Zonghan was curious about why Gu Chengyu had such a rich meal every day, because everyone knew that Gu Chengyu was a farmer before.However, I heard that the Gu family started the soap business and prospered.

His wife also bought that soap, and it was very expensive. It seems that the profit of soap is huge!Even if some officials have to be divided every year, it can still earn a lot of money, which can be seen from Gu Chengyu's meals.

When Gu Chengyu picked up the food box, he felt it was very heavy, so he put the food box on the table.

"Cough! My lords, I have been in the Hanlin Academy for three days, and I have been taking care of you for these three days. I asked the cook to cook a few more dishes today, and please give me a compliment. My cook's skills are not as good as The chefs in those restaurants are poor, what do you think?"

"This? How embarrassing? We didn't do anything for you, you won't get rewarded for nothing!" Ren Ge was the first to respond. In fact, he had already been seduced by Gu Chengyu's delicious food in the past few days.

Gu Chengyu's invitation just now made his eyes light up.However, after all, we just met each other not long ago, so I feel a little embarrassed.

Liu Zonghan also quickly refused, "It's not going to work, I really didn't help you, I deserve it!"

Even Jiang Kenan, who has always been reticent, spoke for the first time, "Don't be so polite, we are all officials in the same dynasty, and we will help each other in the future."

Gu Chengyu has already opened the food box, "You don't need to be polite to me, the food has already been brought, if you don't eat it, it will be a waste. Come, come, sit down!"

Once opened, there is a strong fragrance.The top layer is steamed tofu with pork ribs and pork belly in honey sauce. The aroma made the other three swallow.Ren Ge took the lead to sit down in front of Gu Chengyu, what are you waiting for?Since it's hard to turn down the kindness, it's better to be respectful than obedient!
This meal was a feast for the guests and the host, and Gu Chengyu also got a lot of things about the Imperial Academy from their mouths.Including his cold reception in the past few days, he also asked the three of them about their experiences. After learning that they were the same, Gu Chengyu was completely relieved.

Several people ate and drank, and after Liu Zonghan finished the last half bowl of Babao Laoya Soup, everyone couldn't help giving Gu Chengyu a thumbs up.

"Jinyu! Your cook's skills are really good! It's not worse than Juxianglou." Liu Zonghan's friend invited him to Juxianglou. Just bring it here as a metaphor.

"Oh? Master Liu has tasted the dishes of Juxianglou? I always heard people say that the dishes of Juxianglou are the best in the whole capital. It's a pity that the food of that restaurant is too expensive, otherwise I must try it." Ren Ge immediately asked enviously.

Gu Chengyu couldn't help being a little speechless, it seems that their Imperial Academy is really a Qingshui Yamen.Excluding the sons of aristocratic families and those who have family members doing business, everyone's life is very tight!
Liu Zonghan was a little proud, "That's right! The dishes are really good, hey! It's similar to the taste here, but there are many types of dishes there, and new dishes are launched every once in a while. It's really delicious!"

Speaking of this, Liu Zonghan still had a look of aftertaste.It's too expensive, and his friends can't often invite him!The owner behind the restaurant is really going to make a lot of money.Juxianglou has been famous in the capital for three years. Many merchants from other places come to the capital and go to Juxianglou.

"Didn't it mean that you have never been to the capital if you don't live in Qunyinglou or eat Juxianglou when you come to the capital? The business of Juxianglou is so good, which means that its food is delicious!"

Gu Chengyu didn't know that his Juxiang Building was so famous in the capital that it could stand shoulder to shoulder with Qunying Building?This really surprised him!

After eating and drinking enough, Gu Chengyu and the others cleaned up the table.In the afternoon, Gu Chengyu was still very leisurely, holding this historical record, Gu Chengyu seriously began to search for typos.

(End of this chapter)