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Chapter 44: Arrival of distinguished guest
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=== In the city of Xianyang, inside the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. ===
"Chef Wen, quick, hurry up! Sir Song Tao had already entered the city gates! Governor Zhao had assigned me to inform you to quickly prepare the feast. You must not make a mistake!" Another court official dismounted from his horse and rushed into the restaurant, shouting as he made a beeline for the kitchen.
"Oh? So fast! Chief Constable Luo had just left." Wen Shouzhen frowned, but he immediately replied, "Please ask Governor Zhao to relax. We will prepare the feast immediately!"
"Everyone heard what he had said! Be quick about it! The super VIP had already entered the city gates and will be here in a moment! Zhu Zi, you must be ready to serve the dishes!" As soon the official had left, Wen Shouzhen immediately double-checked everything to ensure that all is in order.
Looking at the completed dishes by the chefs, he finally feels at ease.
== Inside the grandest private room in Drunken Immortal Restaurant, the Peony Hall. ==
The waiters had already placed several silver coloured stoves within the room. The weather outside may be cold and chilly, but this room is very warm and comfortable.
Manager Lee continuously instructed the staff so that the place is ready to receive this distinguished guest.
Even the plates and chopsticks are of the finest quality. The famous bone china dishes and cups are painted in gold, and the finest wooden chopsticks covered with a thin layer of gold are included. Eight cold dishes are laid on the table.
Just looking at these dishes, one's appetite will be whet.
Prosperity Chicken – golden in colour, tender and delicious.
Tea smoked fish, fresh and pleasant smelling,
Honey Duck slices - the skins of the duck glitters,
Vinegar Jellyfish, taste that is clear and refreshing,
The three combination slices - filled with mouth-watering aroma,
Crispy pork belly– for a taste that is crunchy and chewy,
Single cloth white roll - infused with the flavour of wine,
And 5 combination prawns – the colour of spring and beauty.
The eight dishes laid upon the table provided a myriad of colours. Regardless if it is knife skills, colours, smell, taste, and meaning, all of them are carefully selected to display the cooking skills of Chef Yang and Chef Zheng.
There is even a large jar of 20 years scholar's wine that old man Qiao had purchased from the capital.
Chef Zhang is not willing to be left behind, and he had carefully prepared a lot of desserts that was placed on a serving tray. From the golden colour chestnuts cake, the soft and tender Tou Huang, the springy and sweet osmanthus cake to the jelly-like water chestnuts cake, all these desserts never looks so good!
At this time, all the hot dishes are in the pots. As soon as Sir Song Tao comes in, the chefs will start the fire and heat it up.
"Rou Er, by now, our sea cucumber should be ready! Quick, let's go back to the kitchen!" Wen Shouzhen walked around the place, and was pleased with the preparations. Then he immediately grabbed Wen Rou and rush back to his private kitchen.
As soon as he lifted the lid of the claypot, a white cloud of gas immediately flowed out. With it, a thick and scrumptious smell whiffed out.
This pot contains a famous Chinese dish - the scallion sea cucumber!
The shiny sea cucumber is full-bodied.
Wen Shouzhen had added some dark soy sauce, light sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, chicken stock, ginger juice and drinking wine. This creates a thick and unique taste.
In the pan, the onions are scented and burned with a gentle fire.
"All right! It should be ready in a jiffy!" Wen Shouzhen shook the claypot.
"Father, did you set aside any sea cucumber for me?" Wen Rou swallowed hard when she saw the tempting scene.
"En, you need not ask! Just follow your dad and learn from me! I guarantee you will get to eat and drink merrily! Oh yes, please do not tell your brother about this. I did not have much….." Wen Shouzhen replied.
"Haha, I know, father!" Wen Rou swallowed her saliva and looks at Wen Shouzhen's large, round belly. She was thinking that he must have sneakily eaten a lot of things.
== In the centre of Xianyang city ==
Ren Yue continued to lead the way on his horseback.
Sir Song Tao rode his mule and followed closely behind.
Occasionally, he would turn his head and look around at the vibrant marketplace and stalls.
The two aides of Sir Song Tao followed behind. They were chatting with each other and occasionally laughed merrily.
As they passed by, the passersby and the hawkers would stop what they were doing and gawk at this strange scene.
They would point at these men, whispered something and nodded their heads among themselves.
But the main topic of their conversation is not Sir Song Tao. Rather, they were mesmerised by the looks of Ren Yue!
These few days, Ren Yue had stayed in Xianyang. He was busy as he searched for a suitable accommodation for Sir Song Tao. He frequently travelled to the outskirts and sometimes enters the city to eat.
But his refined and handsome looks would always attract attention everywhere he goes.
Governor Zhao, who usually rides in a carriage, was riding on a horse today as he chased after Sir Song Tao. His fat body sway left and right as the horse moved at a slow trot, and he was panting as he approached the group of men, "Sir Song Tao! Sir Song Tao!"
Sir Song Tao had no intention of stopping. He continued to ride on his donkey as he asked, "Oh, how may I help you, Governor Zhao?"
"Sir Song Tao had travelled a long way. Your servant had prepared some food and wine. Shall we find a simple and small restaurant nearby, and eat some simple food?"
While chasing after Sir Song Tao, Governor Zhao had found out more about Sir Song Tao from Shen Yaoshan, who accompanied him as the pair seeks to chase after Sir Song Tao.
Governor Zhao had finally understood what kind of man Sir Song Tao is, and he immediately changed his words and haughty manner. He addressed himself as 'your servant' and did not mention the lavish feast that he had prepared. Instead, he called it 'simple food'.
"En, that would be great!" Sir Song Tao thought for a while and finally agreed.
"Sir Song Tao, this way please!" Governor Zhao stretched out his hand and proceeded to lead the way to Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
Shen Yaoshan also followed behind. Thus this strange group of people appeared on the streets of Xianyang.
A handsome teenager scouts ahead, while Governor Zhao leads the way. A general escort from the back, while in the middle is an old man riding on a donkey!
The Drunken Immortal restaurant is the located at the busy junction of Xianyang. Its name is famous and spread far and wide within Xianyang. Most of the customers who dined there are officials and rich men.
Where are a lot of rich men, there are also a lot of beggars.
Just like any other day, outside of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, groups of beggars were begging for alms.
Governor Zhao brought Sir Song Tao and the rest towards the grand door of the Drunken Immortal restaurant.
"Sir Song Tao, please come in!" Governor Zhao stopped his horse outside of the restaurant.
Sir Song Tao looked around and saw a massive 2 storey restaurant. It looks very grand, the doors were very wide, and the dining hall was very clean. And he frowned.
"Governor Zhao, is the simple and small restaurant you mentioned? Governor Zhao's words are very loose in your definition!" Sir Song Tao sneered.
"Sir Song Tao, do not be tricked by the exterior appearance. This place is just like any other restaurant - it is a place for dining in. We can order simple food, simple food. Please …." It may be winter, but listening to Sir Song Tao's words, Governor Zhao still perspired heavily.
Sir Song Tao slow got down from his donkey. Ren Yue was beside him, as expressionless as ever.
When they enter the door, it is wide, clean and every single chair, tables and utensils were sparkling.
Right now is the lunch hour, but there is nobody dining here.
"Governor Zhao, how come there is not even a single customer in this restaurant?" Sir Song Tao was displeased by what he saw.
"Sir, this restaurant is the finest restaurant in Xianyang City. Usually, it is filled to the beam. Governor Zhao knew that you will be coming today, and he had driven all the other customers out, so that you may dine in a quiet and peaceful environment." Governor Zhao's advisor immediately stood up for Governor Zhao.
"Governor Zhao is really considerate!" Sir Song Tao looks at Zhao Jingyi.
"Good day Governor Zhao! Good day, distinguished guest! I have already arranged everything, please come with me!" Manager Lee opts to serve these guests himself, and led Sir Song Tao and the group of men towards the Peony Hall.
Once the doors of this grand hall were opened, Sir Song Tao stopped moving, and his eyes turned cold.
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