The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

That night, everyone ate with relish, and both hosts and guests were enjoying themselves. Only Chen Jianzhong, who was so angry that he devoured five plates of beef and mutton slices and almost died of bloating.

After the meal, everyone was busy cleaning up the dishes in the lobby, but Chen Jianzhong ran to the second floor alone to enjoy the scenery.

The streets today are much busier than when people fled the famine. Even though the sky is dim, people are still hurrying on the street and most of the shops are open. People's faces are less sad and more reflective of life.

"Try this, it tastes good." Huo San came to the second floor with a pot of milk tea, looked at the depressed boy standing by the window, and handed the milk tea to him.

"I want to drink wine, not this."

Chen Jianzhong has been spoiled since he was a child. His brother, parents and elders never allow him to drink. Now he is fifteen years old and an adult. He has finally gotten rid of the constraints, so naturally he has to drink, even though he doesn't like the spicy taste of alcohol.

"What's so good about wine? This milk tea is sweet and can help people relieve their worries." Huo San couldn't help but laugh as he saw Chen Jianzhong was still quarreling with him.

"I don't have any worries, why should I relieve them?" Chen Jianzhong looked at the scenery in front of him. Although this northern frontier had a sense of desolation, when he calmed down and admired it, he felt unusually peaceful and warm, which was quite healing.

"Drink it or not, I see your master really likes it." Seeing that Chen Jianzhong would become even more disgusted if Huo San stayed here, he put down the milk tea and left.

He was right. In order to make Fu Yunxi happy, Mu Yibai kept praising her for her good milk tea, hot pot and beer.

Alas! This is probably what it means when a hero is tempted by a beautiful woman!

"Why does my master like to drink milk tea?"

Chen Jianzhong said to himself, he didn't know whether what Huo San said was true or not, but he looked at the milk tea on the table and the empty room, and suddenly became curious, is this really sweet?

Finally, after a fierce inner struggle, he picked up the milk tea and secretly drank a cup.

"It's really good!" Chen Jianzhong drank happily. He didn't know why, as a man, he actually liked sweets. He was afraid of being laughed at if he told others about it. His mother always said that he was as delicate as a little girl when he was born, so everyone spoiled him. His brothers also spoiled him unconditionally and raised him as their sister.

Huo San, who was hiding outside the room, saw through the window that Chen Jianzhong had finished drinking the milk tea, so he turned around and went downstairs to help clean up, put the tables, chairs and benches in order, and then simply decorated the restaurant, waiting for it to open tomorrow!

The next day, the women from the Chen and Gan families stayed in Mojia Village to prepare lunch for the construction workers.

The women of the first wife, the fourth concubine and her two wives, as well as Qi Hongying and others all went to the hot pot restaurant to help. Mu Yibai naturally put aside the matter of building the house and came to help.

The "Xiangmanguo" hotpot restaurant opened grandly amid the sound of gongs and drums. The red silk cloth was torn off, revealing a gold-plated plaque and four majestic characters.

"Today we are opening our Xiang Man Guo hotpot restaurant, offering a special opening package with half-price food and free beer and milk tea for three days. Don't miss it if you pass by!"

On the first day of the hot pot restaurant's opening, Fu Yunxi launched a discounted half-sale and half-free set meal to attract customers. The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes so customers do not need to choose and can taste them all.

"I didn't expect Boss Fu to open his business so soon, and it's so novel. I must come to support him." The owner of Yipinxian Restaurant was the first to walk into the store and brought a jar of good wine as a gift.

Although they are all restaurants and there may be competition between them, they are also in a cooperative relationship. What's more, hot pot and meals are actually two categories, so healthy competition is sufficient.

"Boss Fu is really a young and promising man. You have a lot of skills. Some time ago, the officials told me that you applied for a business license, and the restaurant opened within a few days. Your efficiency is really high!" The county magistrate also came with a dozen officials to show his support. It seemed that two tables could accommodate them.

"You are joking, sir. My shop is just a small business. It is a great honor for you to visit us today. Sister Ying, please put these two tables on my account and don't charge me." Fu Yunxi didn't expect the county magistrate to come and was very surprised. Hasn't he been very busy recently?

"That won't do. If we don't pay the half-price today, you will be at a huge loss! Just go about your business and don't worry about us. We are just here to try this hotpot." The county magistrate was very principled. How could an official like him eat free meals in a restaurant? It would be outrageous if this got out.

"Okay, then enjoy your meal and drink. Be sure to call me if you need anything." Fu Yunxi didn't argue with him because there were so many guests.

"Did you hear that? Today's milk tea is free to drink. Why don't you go and try it?"

"Yes, today's meal is half price, why not give it a try?"

"Look, the beef is clearly priced, it's really not expensive."

"This decoration looks good, very novel."

"Let's go! It's my treat today. You have to try it to know if it's delicious or not!"

After the lively scene ended, many people were eager to try this unique hot pot.

Moreover, today is the most cost-effective day, and everyone wants to try it. Including the private rooms and the lobby, a total of 36 tables have been opened, and they were soon filled. Other customers can only wait in line outside.

"Dear customers, please be patient. We will take a break here first. Milk tea and beer are still free. You can also eat some melon seeds to pass the time. Once a seat is vacant, we will notify you as soon as possible."

The gimmick of this hot pot restaurant is very novel. Most people will choose to wait as long as they are not in a hurry for lunch. Another attractive point is that drinks are free. Beer and milk tea are very popular during this period. You can buy drinks and drink them for free when eating hot pot, so many people come here for this reason.

“Why are the melon seeds here so fragrant?”

"Yeah, it tastes a little sweet and a little salty. Anyway, it smells very good."

The people waiting drank milk tea and ate melon seeds, but they felt that these seeds were much more fragrant than the ones they usually ate.

In fact, these melon seeds were fried by Fu Yunxi and everyone yesterday. She chose melon seeds because Lianjiang County also grows sunflowers. The circulation of melon seeds in the market is quite good and the price is not high. As for the frying method, it is very particular and the process is very complicated. She also added sugar and salt in the seasoning step. Of course, there are also five-spice flavors for everyone to choose from.