Rebirth of the Poor Girl

On the eighth day of the eighth lunar month, it is auspicious, suitable for weddings, sacrifices, ground breaking, and market opening.

Before dawn, Tian Minyan was already awakened by Luo Shi and Tian Huairen's conversation, she opened her sleepy eyes, half-closed her eyes for a while, and then moved her body.

"Xiaonan woke up? It's not yet dawn, let's squint for a while." Luo Shi immediately woke up, and said gently.

Tian Minyan grunted, got up anyway, rubbed her eyes and said: "There are a lot of things to do today, mother, you need to lie down for a while, I have to go to the kitchen to see how the preparations are going, don't make any mistakes."

"I'm already old, I can't sleep for a long time, I should have woken up long ago." Luo Shi said while lighting the lamp.

After turning on the lamp, Tian Minrui also woke up, Tian Huairen put on his clothes, and said: "I'll go to the front to have a look, you're all asleep, I'll let Xiaoxing and the others take care of you to freshen up."

Soon, Xiaoxing and Shan'er came in with water, Tian Minyan washed her face, turned around, Luo Shi had already taken out the clothes she was going to wear today and put them on the kang.

"Mother will wear this outfit later, I have to go to the front to have a look, so as not to spoil it." Tian Minyan was still wearing the old clothes, and went out after saying.

It was not yet bright, but the lights on the first floor were already brightly lit. When we arrived at the lobby, shopkeeper Feng had ordered several staff to arrange tables and chairs and wipe them clean.

Seeing Tian Minyan appear, the waiters respectfully called the second girl, Tian Minyan smiled and nodded, letting everyone continue with their work, while she and Shopkeeper Feng entered the kitchen.

"Yesterday, Mrs. Liu sent congratulatory gifts, and from noon to last night, many local tyrants successively sent congratulatory gifts. I was afraid that this table would not be enough, so I prepared two more tables." Shopkeeper Feng said in a daze.

"Very good. There are at most two tables for the women's relatives, and they will be placed in the backyard, so I won't be afraid of avoiding suspicion or anything. I will only trouble Mrs. Feng and the others to serve them." Tian Minyan lifted the curtain and walked into the kitchen.

The kitchen is no longer what it used to be, and four stoves have been rebuilt. At this time, a long table in the kitchen is full of things, but the meat and vegetables are separated and neatly arranged. They are busy.

Seeing that they were so busy that they couldn't get away, Tian Minyan frowned and said, "The kitchen is short of manpower. It's already so busy now, so we have to recruit more. It's best to recruit some men."

Women's work is meticulous, but their strength is limited. They are good cooks, but they always have to cook. Tian Minyan has seen those modern hotel kitchens. When male chefs throw pots, they are also very beautiful.

"I think so too." Shopkeeper Feng also nodded in agreement: "I just wanted to discuss it with you. Although Tong's cooking tastes good, if she gets busy, I'm afraid she won't be able to handle it."

"Shopkeeper Feng, you are the shopkeeper on the first floor. If there is something you think of, if you think it is feasible, just do it. You don't need to discuss everything with me." Tian Minyan turned to him and said: "What I need is to be able to be alone. shopkeeper."

Shopkeeper Feng blushed and said, "I see, Second Miss."

Tian Minyan went over to check the meat and vegetables, all of them were extremely fresh, and the supplier was acquainted with the former shopkeeper Feng, after all, it is not as cheap as his own supply, so he has to buy a Zhuangzi quickly and raise a large number of chickens, geese and ducks.

Mrs. Tong was busy, seeing Tian Minyan came and wanted to salute, Tian Minyan hurriedly raised her hand to avoid it and said: "You don't need to be too polite, but is there anything you are too busy to help?"

Tong's got up in the middle of the night, and he didn't have time to catch his breath, and said: "I can't ask the second girl for help, but it would be great if I could recruit some more men."

"Thank you for your hard work. We will recruit the kitchen assistant as soon as possible." Tian Minyan pursed her lips and smiled, then looked at the chickens immersed in the clear water, and nodded.

Tong Shi followed her gaze and hurriedly said: "Second girl, don't worry, I'm soaking in well water, and the water in the morning is extremely cold."

"You did a good job." Tian Minyan praised her, reminded her a few more words, and left.

After checking inside and out, it was already bright, and before the time came, Tian Minyan called the waiter to explain the process of hospitality, and then went back to the backyard to freshen up.

Because today is a big day for their Tian family, there are many dignitaries who are coming, and it is the owner. Tian Minyan and his family have prepared new clothes. Tian Minyan's own is a pink satin dress with a peach red pleated skirt, and the embroidered shoes are newly made by Luo Shi , embroidered with Tian Minyan's favorite four-leaf clover.

Dressed up, Luo Shi personally combed her hair, still in two buns, tied with two pink ribbons, wearing a pearl headband designed by Tian Minyan himself, and wearing two pearl earrings on the earlobes, the end is elegant. Generous.

Tian Minyan was not yet an adult, so she didn't wear makeup, but she applied her own honey balm on her lips. In this way, her pink lips were crystal clear and tight, and she was very pretty when paired with her supple skin.

"My son has grown up too." Luo Shi supported Tian Minyan's shoulder and looked left and right, sighing and gratified at her juicy appearance.

"Mother, there are a lot of distinguished guests today, and the magistrate's wife will also come, so you should also dress well, don't be stingy with the newly added jewelry for you." Tian Minyan reminded with a smile, and then went forward.

At the hour of the hour, the door of the shop was wide open, and all the clerks were standing outside the door, wearing black satin trousers and white coats with wide sleeves. There were two pockets on the white coats, and a quill pen was stuck in them, attracting pedestrians to point out and watch.

Tian Huairen wore a new dress, kept looking at the door, a little anxious, Tian Minyan smiled and said: "Father, don't be nervous, just behave as usual."

Tian Huairen laughed dryly twice, but he was not as nervous as before.

"welcome."

Suddenly there was a loud welcome sound, Tian Minyan's body shook, and when he walked to the door, the first distinguished guest was not someone else, but shopkeeper Qin, followed by a little maid.

"Shopkeeper Qin, it's really early." Tian Minyan stepped forward with a smile.

"Your shop really makes a big difference." Qin Haitang was really taken aback by the crowd at the door, raised his eyebrows and smiled.

Tian Minyan laughed, welcomed her into the backyard, and came out after a few words of courtesy. At this time, people came one after another with greeting cards. Tian Huairen and Tian Minrui were greeting her, and it was very noisy.

It's just that those people didn't go to the private room on the second floor, Tian Minyan knew that they were waiting for the big shots, so she let them go, and only asked the waiters to serve them with good tea and snacks.

"Lord Wen and his wife came to congratulate."

This voice poured into the hearts of everyone like chicken blood, they all stood up and rushed towards the door.

At the entrance, there were three small sedan chairs parked, the one on top of which was the car of the magistrate, who was wearing a dark blue robe, with a vermilion belt embroidered with auspicious clouds around his waist.

"I've met you." Tian Minyan and Tian Huairen stepped forward to salute, followed by the country gentry and local tyrants in unison.

"Come on, there's no need to be too polite, I'm here to have fun." Wen Shanchu smiled flatly.

And the second sedan chair stopped, and the mother who was following the sedan chair carefully helped a lady wearing a concubine-colored skirt and jacket and full of pearl hairpins to get off the sedan chair, and the third sedan chair walked down a covered one. A girl with a pink veil and autumn clothes comes.

Tian Minyan hurriedly went up to greet her, and greeted her with blessings: "I have seen Madam."

Mrs. Wen was as gentle as ever, with a little more kindness in her smile: "Miss Tian, ​​don't be too polite."

"Sister Tian." Ruan Wen walked up to her and said softly, "Congratulations on the opening of your shop." After saying that, she took the box from the servant girl and handed it to her.

"Sister Wen, you're being polite." Tian Minyan took it, her hand sank, and she didn't know what was inside, so she said, "Sit inside and talk."

In front, Tian Huairen and a group of local tyrants had already entered the door accompanied by Wen Shanchu. Tian Minyan carefully helped Mrs. Wen up the steps, but before they entered the door, someone sang again: "Mrs. Liu is here."

This song was incredible, even Wen Shanchu who had already entered the door stopped and turned around when he heard it.

Tian Minyan had no choice but to say sorry to Mrs. Wen and go up to her again.

Followed by the carriage were Madam Zheng and Huan'er, they carefully supported Liu Yeshi to step off, and then carried Liu Ruyu down.

"Mrs. Liu, young master, you are all welcome." Tian Minyan blessed himself with a smile.

"Yan'er, congratulations on the new opening of your shop, I wish you a lot of money." Liu Ruyu smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling.

"Thank you."

Mrs. Wen has long known about the identity of the Liu family who sent congratulations to the instrument, and knew that the elegant lady in red dress in front of her was Mrs. Liu, so she hurriedly stepped forward to salute with tenderness: "Wen Lu, the family member of the magistrate of Qingping County, and his daughter I met Mrs. Liu."

Seeing that Mrs. Wen was healthy, Mrs. Liu Ye hurriedly got her up, and saw that her gentle demeanor was gentle and gentle, so she praised her a few words. Tian Minyan saw how inconvenient she was outside, so she hurriedly invited a few people in.

To avoid suspicion, Wen Shanchu led people far away to salute, Liu Yeshi smiled faintly, and went into the backyard with Tian Minyan and the others to rest without mentioning it.

It was also the first time for Luo Shi to meet Mrs. Wen, but Mrs. Wen was already gentle, and she had a body, so the topic of conversation revolved around the child, and she quickly changed from being awkward to talking and laughing freely.

When entering the main room in the backyard, Tian Minyan noticed with keen eyes that Mrs. Liu Ye was very happy to see Qin Haitang, and even wanted to salute, but Qin Haitang saluted first, and couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

In addition to Shopkeeper Qin and others, there were also a few wives of country gentry juren who were talking in the backyard. Tian Minyan accompanied them and talked for a while, and then Sister-in-law Feng came in and said that the time had come.

Tian Minyan invited Liu Ye and the others to go out to watch the ceremony, and the latter said: "It's not easy for us women to come out, and there is no reason to be so ostentatious. This can be done if Mrs. Wen sits for you, and we can just have tea and chat here. .”

When Liu Ye said that, other people would naturally not refute what she meant, but shopkeeper Qin stood up and said to go and see, and see if there is anything that can help.

Tian Minyan was very grateful for hearing this, and the two went to the front together without mentioning it.

Outside the door of the shop, an Eight Immortals table has been set up, on which a suckling pig and various kinds of melons and fruits are enshrined, and joss sticks and other things are lit. In front of the shop, many folks have gathered to watch the excitement.

Although Tian Minyan advocated the opening of the shop, she also knew that it is not a good thing for a woman to be too prominent in this world, so Tian Huairen, a serious owner, gave the opening speech.

After the scene was finished, they burned incense and paper to worship the gods, and then Wen Shanchu and Tian Huairen cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque together.

With the sound of firecrackers and the falling of the red silk, the three big characters on the first floor appeared in front of everyone, signed by Wen Shanchu, and those who watched the excitement couldn't help whispering to each other.

After unveiling the signboard, shopkeeper Feng told everyone about the discounts on the first floor during the new opening period and briefly introduced the dishes of the restaurant according to Tian Minyan's instructions. Leaflets were distributed.

"You girl, what are you pretending to be? This flyer is really ingenious, how did you come up with it?" Qin Haitang held the flyer in his hand and raised his eyebrows in praise.

This is the only one in the world, the first floor, the first all-day tea house in the Southern Dynasty.No matter in the morning or afternoon, you can enjoy the best quality service, taste the freshest food, and the price is fair.The signature products are Emerald White-cut Chicken, Taste Beggar Chicken, and Rich Mandarin Duck Chicken. . .Coupled with pictures of various snacks, it looks very innovative.

Tian Minyan smiled, how do I explain that she moved the marketing plans that were hundreds of years later here?

The opening ceremony was simple and grand. After the ribbon cutting and unveiling, the first floor officially opened to welcome guests for business. The invited guests were all arranged in the private room, accompanied by Tian Huairen and the others, while the female relatives were arranged in the backyard.

The table dishes for entertaining distinguished guests have been drawn up long ago, the most eye-catching dish is the emerald white sliced ​​chicken, the chicken skin is crystal clear and smooth, the meat is fresh and tender, and the taste is sweet.

"This chicken can still do this? It's the first time I tasted it. It's wonderful." Wen Shanchu tasted a piece and praised it repeatedly. Whether it was true or false, the country gentry and local tyrants all echoed and applauded. Tian Huairen cried out inwardly. in one breath.

In the backyard, Tian Minyan introduced the method of white-cut chicken to Liu Ye and the others in a crisp voice, and said with a smile: "The chickens we selected on the first floor are all excellent, the meat is tender and sweet, and the method of white-cut chicken , does not add any auxiliary materials, and maintains the original flavor of the chicken."

"I just said, how can you give birth to such a smart girl, people are so envious." Liu Ye said to Luo Shi pretending to sigh, and all the wives present praised and echoed.

"Madam is wonderful, she is a foodie, and she often messes with food on weekdays." Luo Shi covered his mouth and smiled, his eyes were bent with joy.

"Women should be like this. They can be called versatile if they have good cooking skills." Mrs. Wen pressed the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "My Xiaorou has to learn from Miss Tian."

Gentle and shy smile.

Tian Minyan said a few words modestly, then brought a stack of specially made cards and handed them out to everyone one by one: "From now on, if ladies want to have morning tea, afternoon tea or something, please send someone to tell you in advance, I will give it to you." Keep the private room, this card is a membership card, and you can enjoy a [-]% discount." She explained the meaning of the [-]% discount again.

While talking, Mrs. Feng hurried in and whispered something in Tian Minyan's ear. Her eyes flashed, she apologized to everyone with a smile, and then walked out.

"What is she doing here again? Is there nothing wrong with it?" She asked Mrs. Feng.

"That's right, just sit obediently in the hall." Sister-in-law Feng said.

Tian Minyan snorted, and asked her to go back to wait on Liu Ye's two tables, while she went to the lobby.

It’s not easy to write for the opening, it’s very stuck, it took a few hours to write, nnd, how about taking it with me later, ahem~