Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 6 Selling Rice ([-])

It was a long conversation, but the time was short. Two quarters of an hour after Muai entered, a person with a sensitive nose suddenly exclaimed: "What kind of smell is this? It smells so good."

Everyone stopped talking immediately, and started to sniff their noses, and then a few said that there was indeed a scent, but there were also those with blunt noses who said that they didn't smell anything. After a while, the smell in the hall became more and more intense, and everyone smelled a sweet smell that they had never smelled before. Everyone couldn't help but put down their chopsticks, and the conversation became quieter, as if they were afraid of being startled. Same as this scent.Gradually, this fragrance has added some other flavors, the umami taste of shrimp?Chicken smell?Those who were impatient began to look at Er Niu and asked: "I said this little brother, who is your brother? Who did you learn this dish from? The taste is really delicious."

"Yeah, I haven't smelled this fragrance before." The follower also asked.

It was also the first time for Er Niu to smell such a sweet smell, and he was also pondering in his heart. When everyone asked him, he couldn't answer for a while, so he had to falter and fool.

At this moment, a waiter appeared at the door of the kitchen, and shouted excitedly according to the restaurant rules: "Guest officer, the fragrant rice is here!" Judging by the look and posture, it was as if he had picked up gold.He walked around many dining tables nimbly, came to Er Niu in a few steps, put down the mahogany tray steadily, raised his hand and placed the oversized pottery bowl with the lid on it in the center of the table, and then saluted , retreated.So everyone focused their attention on Er Niu, as if if you don't lift the bowl cover, I will beat you.Er Niu smelled the fragrance wafting from the big pottery bowl, and his stomach couldn't help growling. He looked around apologetically, and raised his hand to take off the lid of the bowl, not afraid of the heat.Then, like everyone else, he was stunned for a while, and the hall became noisy again in an instant.

What is this, so beautiful!The large dark red pottery bowl is full of small crystal clear particles, piled up one by one like a small mountain of pearls, and the sweetness that is first smelled is even more overwhelming, some people like to eat it People have already started to swallow saliva secretly.

The old shopkeeper frowned as soon as the scent came out, and blamed himself in his heart. I'm afraid he was wrong today.Turning around, he called a clever waiter, gave him some instructions, and saw that he was going all the way to the back garden, so he settled down and waited.But at this time, seeing the fragrant rice brought out, he could already conclude that the two people really wanted to negotiate a deal with the owner.However, who told himself to be too big.I had to wait a while to make an apology to my boss and let him handle it.

Before everyone could take a closer look, someone came out from the kitchen door again, this time it was a row of four kitchen helpers, each with a tray in their hands.The first person also walked with a happy face and shouted: "Guest officer, your nut spinach is here." He came to Er Niu like a gust of wind, put down the dishes, and exited politely.At this time, the second person walked over with a tray and shouted, "Guest officer, your Kung Pao chicken is here."

"Guest officer, your boiled shrimp is here."

"Guest officer, your fish in sauce is here."

One after another, all four of them served the dishes.Only then did everyone carefully look at the dishes on the table. Everyone knew the first plate. It was spinach, but there were some small red beans dotted on it. I don't know what it was.Since it is called Nut Kernel Spinach, it should be Nut Kernel.The second dish should be made of chicken cut into small pieces, but no one has seen the red and green side dishes in it.The third dish, everyone often eats, is prawns. Although Kao Castle is not close to the sea, it is not difficult to eat a plate of prawns.The fourth dish is interesting. This is a carp about two catties, but it is covered with something and fried. The head and tail are slightly raised, giving people the illusion that they will jump up at any time.

"Brothers, please step aside, there is still a final process here, little brother." Mu Ai finally appeared with a big bowl.Following the gap left by the crowd, he came to the table, faced the fried carp, and poured down the dark red sauce in the bowl.Just hearing a "squeak", a wave of air visible to the naked eye rose quickly on the fish.At the same time, an extremely pungent sweet and sour smell rushed into everyone's nostrils, and the fish was covered with dark red sauce, looking happy and appetizing.The people around were stunned. After eating in restaurants for so many years, when have they seen such wonderful dishes.I couldn't help applauding.

Mu Ai also raised the corners of her mouth slightly, such a reaction did not waste her busy life for so long.Although she was happy, she still remembered her original intention, turned around and saluted the old shopkeeper who had already squeezed over, and said, "Old shopkeeper, the kid is making a fool of himself. Just now, I was so hot-headed and impulsive that I made the dishes I ate at home." Yes, but I really don’t know how it tastes and whether it can enter everyone’s mouth. Therefore, I would like to ask the old shopkeeper to help me taste it.”

As he spoke, he picked up the chopsticks on the table and handed them to him respectfully.The old shopkeeper politely said "Don't dare, dare not", and happily picked up the chopsticks and went straight to dig a piece of rice from the big sea bowl and put it in his mouth. Everyone had just watched the Muai performance and thought that the old shopkeeper would taste it first. That fish.Unexpectedly, he unexpectedly tasted the bowl of rice first.Only Mu Ai secretly admired it, this is the keenness of the businessman, except for the ingredients, the four dishes all use common ingredients, only this fragrant rice has never appeared before.

When the first mouthful of rice was put into his mouth, the old shopkeeper's eyes widened instantly. It is fragrant, moist, soft and sweet. This is definitely a new food that has never been eaten in Baihua Kingdom. If his restaurant can buy some, it will be a good business. …

He slowly put down his chopsticks, bowed solemnly to Mu Ai, and said, "My lord, can you move the shelf to the back hall to talk about it?"

Mu Ai knew that the matter was half-successful, of course she would not refuse, and replied with a smile: "Being respectful is worse than obedience." Then she followed the path made by the old shopkeeper, raised her leg and was about to go out.

"Mu...Mr. Mu!" Seeing that Mu Ai was about to leave, Er Niu hurriedly called out to her.

Mu Ai turned her head and saw Er Niu looking at him eagerly, and knocked her head angrily.She is still too impetuous, the business has just started, and she is so happy that she forgets Erniu.Turning to look at the old shopkeeper, "Old shopkeeper, please find a waiter, share half of the food, and take my brother to a quiet place to eat. He has always been honest and honest, and he may not like such a lively environment." Said After that, she looked around at the people who were also looking at her eagerly, and said: "Brothers, it is fate to meet you today. If you don't dislike my poor craftsmanship, how about the taste?"

This is what everyone is waiting for, and of course they will not refuse.After Demu Ai followed the shopkeeper upstairs, Er Niu also went to the private room.The clever waiter came over earlier, picked up the plate, and distributed some to each of them nearby.The person who smelled the aroma of rice first picked up his own bowl and filled a bowl of rice with his hands.Just like the old shopkeeper, after only one sip, his eyes lit up, and he began to eat madly. Only then did everyone realize that this rice is definitely not ordinary, and they all rushed to the rice in an instant, and everyone who had eaten it shouted good, and those who hadn’t tried it shouted. Is there any more, the hall is very lively for a while.

When Xiao Heng came in, he saw this look, and frowned slightly. Most of the people in Huawang City who could come to eat in his Xianke Hug had some family background and status.Usually, I hold my own identity and can't speak loudly. What's wrong today.Although he was puzzled in his heart, his years of experience in business made him smile and greet him all the way.

There was someone who was very familiar with him on weekdays, because he came late and didn't see the whole story, so he surrounded him, pulled him, and said, "Boss Xiao, when did you find a good cook? Why did I come here?" The good dishes will be gone, are you afraid that I don’t have any money?” This made Xiao Heng and Monk Zhang Er puzzled, and saw the old shopkeeper winking from a distance, so he could only make a fool of himself.

When the old shopkeeper approached him, he didn't say much, but invited him into the kitchen, and gave Xiao Heng a taste of the dishes and rice that Muai left for everyone in the kitchen to taste.Of course Xiao Heng is not that fool, he immediately saw the high value of fragrant rice.Glancing at the old shopkeeper, they all turned around and went out, leaving the people in the kitchen to swallow their saliva, looking at the dishes that Mu Ai left for everyone, but they dared not eat because the boss didn't speak.

Besides, Mu Ai was invited to sit by the guests in the flower hall. The old shopkeeper bent over and poured her a cup of tea, and then he confessed his crime and went out, leaving her drinking tea alone while browsing the calligraphy and paintings on the wall. A full quarter of an hour later, when Mu Ai was bored, the door suddenly opened, the old shopkeeper entered the door, then immediately retreated to the door, bowed to let someone in, and then left without making a sound.

The visitor was tall and tall, with extremely square facial features, thick eyebrows and high nose, and occasionally a gleam of light flashed between his eyes. This made Mu Ai feel a little familiar, and suddenly remembered that it was Li San. Both of them had a unique businessman's personality Sly, capable temperament.Mu Ai knew that this was the owner of the restaurant.

Xiao Heng was also secretly looking at Mu Ai at this time. This young man is thin and small. Although the materials of his clothes and pants are very ordinary and rough, and even a little unfit, his hands and face are very fair, and his facial features are delicate and slightly childish. A pair of eyes were unusually black and bright, full of calmness and wisdom that did not match his age, making it hard to ignore.When I saw myself entering the door, my expression was still very flat, without any panic, even if I knew countless people, it was the first time I saw such a contradictory and harmonious character...

Mu Ai originally planned to stand up and salute, but the visitor didn't speak, even as if he didn't see her, but Shi Shiran walked to the main seat and sat down, drinking tea leisurely, she immediately I understand, I couldn't help but sneered in my heart, if I was really an ordinary farmer, I'm afraid I would have been left in a panic by now.Unfortunately, he made a wrong calculation...

A little bit of time passed, and Mu Ai drank a few more cups of tea, seeing that the man was still impatiently testing his patience, she felt a little angry.I used to get up early and go out, so I didn’t eat a few bites of food. Just now I was tossing and cooking and cooking, and my physical strength was very exhausted. Now, after a long time on an empty stomach, the problem of hypoglycemia occurred, dizziness, and stomach pain began to wring .

I simply couldn't bear it anymore, and pretended to reach into my sleeve, but actually took out a Marco Polo from the space, and regardless of the appearance, I happily bit off the outer skin and ate a few bites, feeling a lot more comfortable in my stomach.Then he slowly took out the handkerchief, wiped his hands carefully, stood up, pushed the door open and went out.

And Xiao Heng was stunned when he was eating, and he didn't realize it until he walked out the door, and immediately chased him out...

Originally, he thought that if he let it hang out for a while, this kid would be overwhelmed, and he would take the initiative to talk about business.However, just bowed his head and took a sip of tea, he didn't know where to find a strange thing, he ate it, and he couldn't help but look at it several times, wanting to ask, but he didn't want to destroy the momentum he had worked so hard to build. , In the middle of the dilemma, that kid has already left on his own.

Mu Ai didn't take a few steps outside, and saw the old shopkeeper waiting at the corner, pretending not to see the question in his eyes, and asked directly: "Old shopkeeper, I would like to ask you, the Kao City is about the same size as your restaurant. How many more?"

The old shopkeeper was suddenly stunned by Mu Ai's question, and he muttered in his heart, what's the matter, the negotiation didn't work out?
Just as he was hesitating, he raised his head and saw the boss chasing him out, and immediately bowed his head knowingly and took a few steps back.

(End of this chapter)