The happy life of a prodigal

"anything else?"

he asked again.

The chef of Chunfeng Building has made a difficult decision.

After all, this thing looks like a shell, no different from a crab. What else can I do besides frying it?

"And... steamed?"

He thought for a moment and replied.

Fang Xiu shook his head, looked at him, and said, "Actually... there are many ways to eat this thing. You sit down first, and I will tell you slowly..."

............

When Fang Xiu talked about all the ways to eat crayfish in his memory.

Chef Chunfenglou has fallen into deep contemplation.

After a while, he raised his eyes, looked at Fang Xiu, and said slowly: "Master, this is the first time I cook this crayfish, and I may not be able to make the taste you mentioned."

When Fang Xiu heard this, he didn't blame him, but stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and said: "It's okay, failure is the mother of success, if you try a few times, you will always succeed.

Don't worry, there will be no shortage of your ingredients. "

Seeing this, the chef of Chunfeng Building stood up, saluted respectfully, and said solemnly: "Young master will definitely live up to the young master's expectations!"

He said it very solemnly, but it seemed a little funny to match his body shape.

At this time, Bai Xiaochun and several servants of Fangfu have also successfully cleaned up the crayfish.

"Master, everything is done, what should I do next?"

Bai Xiaochun walked up to Fang Xiu and said.

Fang Xiu glanced at the chef of Chunfeng Building beside him, and said with a smile, "I'll leave the rest to you. For the flavors I just mentioned, make a portion of each one first and try it."

The chef of Chunfenglou nodded when he heard this, and replied: "Yes, master!"

After finishing speaking, a person picked up the copper basin full of crayfish and walked towards the back kitchen.

The practice of crayfish is not difficult. Chunfenglou has been trying new dishes during this time.

So it's only fitting that their chef should do the job.

After a while, the first dish, garlic crayfish was put on the stone table.

In an instant, the backyard was filled with a unique aroma of crayfish.

When Zhao Yan, who had been waiting for a long time, smelled this scent, a pair of beautiful eyes flashed.

However, after she saw the crayfish, the expression on her face was a bit unsightly.

After all... The finished product of the crayfish didn't look what she had imagined.

"Have a taste?"

At this moment, Fang Xiu walked up to her and handed her a pair of chopsticks.

Zhao Yan reached out to take the chopsticks, but she didn't know how to do it.

Xiu'er and Zhao Hao beside them were also looking at a plate of attractive crayfish, a little at a loss.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu did it himself, picked up a crayfish with chopsticks, skillfully peeled off the shell, left the shrimp tail, rolled it on the garlic paste, and placed it near Zhao Yan's mouth.

Zhao Yan looked at the shrimp tail in front of her, her pretty face flushed immediately.

But he didn't refuse, he swallowed the shrimp tail in one gulp and chewed.

As time went by, her expression gradually changed.

Lowering her head, she suddenly looked at the plate of crayfish, her beautiful eyes completely lit up.

Zhao Hao, who was next to him, saw this scene, but he was even more curious, and asked, "Sister, is it delicious?"

"It's not delicious! It's not delicious at all!"

While talking, Zhao Yan stretched out her hand to the crayfish on the porcelain plate, imitating Fang Xiu's way of eating before, and started peeling the shell.

It's just that I may have no experience before, so I have been busy for a long time, but I haven't been able to peel off the shell.

Seeing this, Zhao Hao knew how the crayfish tasted without asking any further questions.

As if he was afraid that someone would snatch him, he picked up three or four crayfish and put them in his bowl.

All of a sudden, on the entire stone table, Fang Xiu's eating was the most elegant...

Of course, elegance isn't the right way to eat crayfish.

When Chef Chunfenglou put the second plate of crayfish on the stone table, he was stunned...

Because the porcelain plate is already empty.

If it wasn't for some mashed garlic remaining, he would have thought there was an error in his memory.

"Why no mashed garlic?"

He was still in a daze when he suddenly heard a pleasant voice in his ear.

Looking back, he hastily saluted and said respectfully, "Miss Zhao..."

Only at this moment did Zhao Yan realize that her eating seemed...probably...somewhat unsightly.

Wiping the oil stains from the corner of his mouth, he said slowly: "I remember that the last plate of crayfish was added with mashed garlic. Why isn't there any in this plate?"

Upon hearing this, the chef of Chunfenglou hurriedly explained: "The young one also tried all the flavors according to the young master's instructions.

The first plate is garlic crayfish, the second plate is braised crayfish, the third plate is braised crayfish, the fourth plate is steamed crayfish, and the fifth plate is..."

He was talking, but found that the eyes of the people in front of him had begun to glow, and they looked at him like they were looking at a plate of crayfish.

"Ahem...Okay, I see, you go down first."

At this time, Fang Xiu beside him couldn't stand it any longer, and said.

If the old emperor saw Zhao Yan and Zhao Hao's appearance, he would think that he had abused them and didn't feed them!

The chef of Chunfeng Building was also a little puzzled. Hearing this, he said respectfully: "Yes, master, I'm going down to prepare braised crayfish..."

Chapter 424 Liu Qing Returns

Undoubtedly, the second plate of crayfish also ended with a disc.

The third set, the fourth set...

Of course, by the time of the fourth set, none of the people present could eat anymore.

The chef of Chunfenglou was surprised when he saw this scene.

He couldn't imagine that this thing called crayfish was so popular.

However, when he took a bite, he realized that the taste of the crayfish was indeed more delicious than he had imagined.

"Master, how many crayfish are there?"

At this moment, the chef of Chunfenglou finally understood the real purpose of Fang Xiu calling him here.

The purpose of Chunfenglou is to keep innovating, and only through continuous innovation can it stand out among the many restaurants in the capital.

Of course, just by relying on 'drunk to rest', the signboard of Chunfenglou will not fall down, but it is obvious that the purpose of Chunfenglou, or Fangxiu, is not in this.

What he wants is the whole world, at least the entire Chu State, every state capital has a branch of Chunfenglou, and everyone in the world can taste the delicious food of Chunfenglou.

Fang Xiu wiped his mouth, glanced at the chef of Chunfenglou, and said slowly, "As much as you want."

When the chef of Chunfenglou heard this, he was shocked and asked, "Master, is this true?"

Fang Xiu said with a straight face: "Master, do I look like a liar?"

The chef of Chunfenglou panicked when he heard what he said, and hurriedly waved his hands: "That's not what I mean, it's just...

It's the first time I've seen crayfish for so many years in Chunfeng Building, so..."

"So you think this thing must be very cherished, just like a crab?"

"The young master is still amazing, I can't hide my thoughts from you at all..."

The chef of Chunfenglou laughed twice with a 'hehe' and said.

Fang Xiu looked at him and said, "Don't talk about it, let's talk about business. What do you think of crayfish as the main dish of Chunfenglou this season?"

The chef of Chunfeng Building also showed a serious expression when he heard this, thought for a while, and replied respectfully: "Return to Master, there is nothing wrong with the taste, and the color is still attractive, but...

The meat of this crayfish is hidden in the shell, but it is not easy to eat it. The diners of our Chunfeng Building are either rich or expensive. It is a bit indecent to ask them to do it themselves, and the guests may not be willing.

Therefore, the little one thought that he could take out the meat of the crayfish and make it into a dish, and put it in Chunfenglou as the main dish.

Young Master, those methods you taught the little ones will be placed in the Zuihua Pavilion, and I believe they will be a hit! "

After Zuihua Pavilion was acquired by Fangfu, it formed a high-low match with Chunfeng Building.

There is not much difference in the dishes between the two, but there is a certain gap in terms of environment and price. One is mainly high-end, that is, the place where the royal relatives and nobles eat.

The other one focuses on low-end, it is said to be low-end, but compared with those street vendors on the side of the road, it is much better.

Among other things, the price is also prohibitive for many ordinary people, and only some merchants can afford it.

In this regard, the shopkeeper of Chunfeng Building must have the most say, but the chef of Chunfeng Building, as the supervisor of the back kitchen, also has some power to speak.

Fang Xiu listened, with a thoughtful look on his face, nodded, and said slowly: "Just do as you said."

"Yes, Master!"

Chef Chunfenglou's opinion was affirmed by the young master, with joy on his face, he saluted Fangxiu respectfully, turned and left Fangfu.

Fang Xiu sat on the spot, showing a thoughtful expression.

Zhao Yan and others next to him had already left after eating and drinking.

These guys, especially the two siblings Zhao Yan and Zhao Hao have been living in Fangfu these days.

Eat and drink all in Fangfu every day.

I still remember that Zhao Yan kept saying that she wanted to accompany him to see a house in the north of the city.

But more than half a month passed, but there was no news, as if she had forgotten about it.

When I reminded her repeatedly, she pretended not to know anything, which made Fang Xiu angry and funny.

However, Emperor Chu is not in a hurry about Zhao Yan opening the princess mansion, let alone himself.

What he was thinking about was whether he should charge Zhao Yan for the board and lodging fee after a few more days like this.

After all, she is a real little rich woman.

The three theaters in the north, west and east of the city have all been built and officially put into operation. There are tens of thousands of taels of silver in the account every day.

As the largest investor, Zhao Yan can earn a lot of money just lying down every day.

Of course, these silvers are useless to her.

Could it be the kingdom of the earth...

As the princess of Chu State, the entire capital belongs to their family, so what's the use of asking for so much money.

It's better to keep it for yourself, and open a few more branches in other places.

If nothing else, just talk about Gusu City.

I heard that Zhuxuanzhai's books are very popular there.

An industry has even been spawned, that is, Erdao dealers, who buy books from the capital, and then transport them to Jiangnan Liangdao, where they sell them at high prices.

You can earn a lot of money at once.

Fang Xiu was just thinking wildly, when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from his ears.

The footsteps are very light, if you don't listen carefully, you can't hear them at all.

Fang Xiu only noticed the movement in a daze.

Looking up, it turned out to be Liu Qing.

At this moment, Liu Qing was standing in front of him, wearing a black cloak.

Her whole body was shrouded in blackness, but...even so, it couldn't stop her graceful figure.