The Manchu and Han Banquets in Qing Dynasty

The two are the third, these two are better, and the three judges have at least tasted the dishes.Then it was Zixiu's turn, and Zixiu brought up the dish, announced the name of the dish, and lifted the lid for the three of them to taste.

I saw a colorful phoenix in the middle of the plate. The phoenix was very detailed and lifelike, as if it was about to fly.The three of them praised each other and kept nodding.

Mo Hai picked up the chopsticks, compared for a long time but didn't pick up any food, he said: "How can I have the heart to destroy such an exquisite dish?"

Boss Qian said: "What Yuchu Mo said is true, but if you don't taste it, how can you know how it tastes?"

Mo Hai nodded, and took a piece of shredded duck, followed by Boss Qian and Boss Liu, Boss Qian took a piece of egg yolk cake, and Boss Liu ate a pigeon egg.

Zixiu stood aside and waited quietly, he was neither arrogant nor rash, respectful and polite.

Kangxi snorted softly, he felt a little regretful, how could such an excellent Zixiu lend money to someone surnamed Qian?But the words spoken are like water poured out, and you can't take them back even if you want to.

"The meat is silky and tender, with excellent taste." Mo Hai nodded and said.

"The egg yolk is soft, fragrant but not greasy." Boss Qian put down his chopsticks and commented.

"Pigeon eggs are delicious, neither old nor tender." Boss Liu also said after tasting.

"This dish can be regarded as a boutique." Boss Liu concluded.

The rest of the dishes were dimmed under the light of the phoenix spreading its wings, and Zixiu killed everyone without leaving any. As expected, he became the final winner.

Therefore, he had to go to Tianxiang Tower to stay for three days.

On the third night when Zixiu and Kangxi slept together, both felt strange.Zixiu was a little afraid of Kangxi, because he was afraid that he would suddenly kiss him again.But Kangxi was a little upset. Thinking that Zixiu was going to Tianxiang Tower tomorrow, he felt very sad. He tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep even with Zixiu.

Zixiu said: "Master, I'm really sorry, if I don't promise Boss Qian to go to Tianxiang Tower, we can go back tomorrow."

Kangxi turned around, looked at him and said, "Did I say to go back so soon? But you have to be careful, don't be fooled by someone and still not know."

Zixiu: "Thank you, young master, for your concern. It's only three days, and it will pass soon."

The next day, Zixiu packed his things and went to Tianxiang Tower. He went there very early, and Tianxiang Tower had just opened when he arrived.When Xiao Er saw him coming, he was all smiles and invited him in.

"Mr. Lin, the boss told you to stay here for a few days. The room has been packed for you. Please come with me." Xiaoer took him to the backyard.Different from the front, the backyard is very quiet, with clusters of chrysanthemums blooming gorgeously, and the scenery is very pleasant.

Xiao Er took him into a room, Zixiu looked around and found that the decoration was not bad, he put down his things, and there was nothing to clean up, and followed Xiao Er out again.

"Did Boss Qian ask me to do something?" Zixiu asked after Xiaoer.

Xiaoer shook his head and said, "The boss didn't tell us. Hey, the boss is there. You can ask yourself." He pointed in a direction, Zixiu looked over, and saw Boss Qian trimming chrysanthemums in the garden.

Zixiu thanked him, and walked towards Boss Qian alone, and Boss Qian obviously noticed him.Boss Qian put down the tools in his hand, looked at Zixiu with a smile on his face and said, "Zixiu, you came so early, have you had breakfast yet?"

Zixiu nodded, and asked nervously, "I don't know what I need to do?"

Boss Qian suddenly stretched out his hand to pull him, Zixiu flinched, but he didn't free his hand. Boss Qian said, "Come on, come and sit for a while, cooking is not in a hurry."

Zixiu sat down with him, and Boss Qian looked straight at him, and his hands tightened even more.Zixiu frowned and said, "Boss Qian, what are you doing?"

Boss Qian let go of his hand and said with a smile, "Zixiu, what do you think of my yard?"

Zixiu was a little puzzled, and this person changed the subject too quickly.He looked at the yard uncomfortably, and thought it was quite beautiful, so he told the truth.

Boss Qian was very happy to hear that, so he asked, "Then do you want to stay here forever?"

Zixiu shook his head and said, "I don't want to."

Boss Qian couldn't laugh or cry, so he didn't continue this topic.Zixiu couldn't figure out what this man was thinking anymore, didn't he say to let him help attract customers?How can he attract customers while sitting here now?

He was a little restless, and felt that Boss Qian was very difficult to understand.

After a while, Boss Qian said: "The phoenix wings you made yesterday is very good. Many celebrities and gentry want to try it, so I invited you here to make this dish. Don't worry, I will pay you. If they eat to their satisfaction, I'll pay you double."

Zixiu's heart fell back to reality, the man finally said something he could understand, he thought, this should be Boss Qian's real purpose.But he didn't care so much about money or not. He stayed in the palace all the time and didn't spend much money at all.

"Okay, so I'll do it now?"

"Well, let me take you to the kitchen. Three people have already made reservations yesterday, and they will come over for lunch in a while." Boss Qian led him to the kitchen while talking, and he blinked and said, "Zixiu, do you know How much is your dish worth?"

Zixiu shook his head, and Boss Qian said, "20 taels."

Zixiu: "So expensive?"

"Well, that's why I want to ask you to help me." While speaking, a waiter ran over to tell Boss Qian that someone had ordered this dish again.

Boss Qian said with a smile: "Look, with you here, the money will flow in."

Zixiu: "..."

After what Boss Qian said, Zixiu felt that Boss Qian should really pay him, but he didn't expect that the dishes he cooked were so valuable.If I don't want to be an imperial chef in the future, it seems pretty good to go out and open a restaurant.

When he arrived at the kitchen, Boss Qian sent him two helpers. Since there were four reservations for noon, Zixiu's workload became very heavy.

Maybe it was true as Boss Qian said, with him, money would flow in. In the afternoon, he received four more reservations.Zixiu was very tired after working all day, even if he was paid 20 taels a day for this kind of workload, it would not be too much.

All the guys in the kitchen were convinced by his unique skills, and some people began to call him brother and brother, hoping that he could impart some experience.Naturally, Zixiu didn't have time to teach them experience, besides, these skills can't be practiced overnight.

After finishing the dishes in the evening, Zixiu planned to eat something and then go to rest. He was really tired, and if he didn't take a good rest, he couldn't guarantee whether he could cook so many dishes tomorrow.

He had just walked out of the kitchen when he heard someone calling his name.

"Zixiu." It was Boss Qian. "I haven't eaten yet. I've already prepared the dishes. Let's go over and have some."

Zixiu wanted to say no, but it was really rare for him to get food, so he went with him.Boss Qian was happily leading the way, and he was heading towards the backyard. Only then did Zixiu remember that there seemed to be a pavilion in the backyard.

Sure enough, Boss Qian took him to the pavilion. The table in the pavilion was already filled with food and wine. It seemed that Boss Qian had already prepared it.Zixiu couldn't help being a little moved, this boss Qian was really thoughtful.

"Zixiu, sit down." Boss Qian invited.

Zixiu nodded, and sat opposite Boss Qian. Boss Qian filled up the wine for him and poured himself another glass.

"Are you tired? Drink some wine to relax." Boss Qian said, "Zixiu, I really want to thank you today."

"Don't be so polite, didn't you pay me?" Zixiu smiled.He felt that his hard work was worth it. If he really opened a restaurant in the future, the money might come in handy.

Boss Qian said: "Zixiu, I'm getting more and more reluctant to let you go, are you really not thinking about staying here anymore?"

Zixiu shook his head and said, "Thank you, Boss Qian, for your kindness, but I really can't stay. My young master won't allow it." Actually, as far as he was concerned, he didn't want to stay either. A lot, where he can learn more.

Boss Qian said regretfully, "Okay then, come on, Zixiu, and drink." There was a flash of determination in his eyes, but the dull Zixiu naturally didn't see it.

Zixiu picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He felt that the taste was quite bland, so he felt relieved.Afterwards, the two chatted a little more, Boss Qian kept persuading him to eat vegetables and drink, Zixiu was full, and then he felt sleepy.

He felt a little dizzy in his head and a little hot in his body, probably because he drank too much wine just now, and the cool night breeze blew him a little awake.

"Zixiu, isn't it hot?" Boss Qian sat next to him at some point, wrapping his waist with one hand and squeezing his chin with the other.

Zixiu pushed his hand away and said, "I'm sorry, I...I want to go to sleep." His brain was slow to react, and it took him a long time to think that Boss Qian's actions were strange.

Boss Qian tightened his grip on him, and the gap between them disappeared instantly.

"Zixiu, would you like to stay here? Look, I like you very much. If you stay, I will give you this restaurant." Boss Qian murmured in Zixiu's ear.

Zixiu tilted his head to one side and said, "I don't want...I'm going to sleep..."

"Don't be so unfeeling, I can sleep with you if you sleep, Zixiu, I like you very much." He kissed his parent and sonxiu's ear, Zixiu was startled, and he didn't know where the strength came from, but he suddenly pushed Boss Qian away. pushed away.

Boss Qian's expression changed, and he said, "Shame on you, do you think you want to go out after you've come? Let me tell you, if I didn't like you a little, I'd have beaten you up and thrown you out!"

Zixiu shook his head, a bit unable to understand what Boss Qian was saying, but he knew he was angry with him.He took a few steps crookedly, and accidentally bumped into a pillar