Time Traveling: The Man and Wife Heads the House

After making up his mind and having money again, Zhang Chi started the second round of renovation of the teahouse.This time, there is no big deal, but the option of dessert is added to the tea list.Because it is just a new taste, all desserts are half price within three days.

The desserts Zhang Chi chose can be made into small portions and can be kept for three or four days.It took him a day to find a cooperative store, and another day to reach a cooperation agreement with the owner of the dim sum shop.

Gu Xihe looked at the dessert and the contract brought back by Zhang Chi, and was surprised and delighted, "Brother Chi, did you really make sense of it?"

Although Zhang Chi was tired, his eyes were bright and he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.Although the price charged by the dessert shop is a bit high this time, and the teahouse’s profit from operating desserts is very low, he didn’t intend to make money in the first place, but just regarded it as a gimmick. .

Before the event started, Zhang Chi and Gu Xihe inevitably went to the streets to distribute leaflets again.With experience this time, the two of them handed out the leaflets faster, and the thick stack of leaflets was quickly distributed.

And the first order of business was the scholar who said the teahouse was good.

He looked at the tea list, tapped lightly on the table with his slender fingers, "Well, not bad, it's something new."

His eyes lingered on the menu several times before he said, "Just... give me a walnut cake to try!"

"Okay, wait a minute."

Zhang Chi turned around with a smile, and gestured OK to Gu Xihe at the counter.

Gu Xihe didn't understand the meaning of his gestures, but seeing his smile, he knew it was a success.

In the past few days, this scholar came every day, and every time he came, he brought a book bag with pen, ink, paper and inkstone inside.After arriving at the teahouse, I would find a corner by the window, ask for a pot of tea, and then take out a pen and paper, or read a book, or write, and spend the morning or afternoon.

"Uncle Cui, do you know this man? Why does he always come to our teahouse to read?"

Cui Jingshun has been in this town for more than ten years, so he naturally knows him.

He lowered his voice and said: "He, his name is Sui Yuzhang. He was very smart when he was young, and he was admitted as a scholar when he was a teenager. Who knows, he was still a scholar for ten years. But because he was admitted to a scholar early, he was a scholar when he was an adult Married the daughter of the owner of Taibai Restaurant. It’s just that he doesn’t like it and is not good at managing it, so he sold the restaurant out, and now he is living in his ancestral business, which is quite comfortable.”

"Is he not afraid of sitting and eating?"

"Should be afraid too? That's why I heard a few days ago that he wants to take the autumn provincial examination!"

"Oh, no wonder he works so hard! Why doesn't he study at home?"

"I also asked him a few days ago, and he said it was because there were too many children in the family and there was a lot of noise."

Gu Xihe nodded, "This man is really smart. How nice is our teahouse! It's quiet, cool, no one disturbs you, and you can drink and eat."

"If only there were more people like this."

Because of the addition of desserts, there are a few more people who come to the teahouse every day, but the goal set by Li Zhangchi is still far behind.

Gu Xihe persuaded him, "Brother Chi, don't be too hasty, it's not too bad now! If there are too many people, this place will become chaotic!"

Zhang Chi thought to himself, as long as it is managed well, there will not necessarily be chaos if there are more people.

Today, the teacher in the school has something to do, and it is half a day off in the afternoon, so Gu Xihe took Xiao An to the teahouse.

It was rare for a family of three to be there, Zhang Chi said, "Xihe, the store is closed, let's go out and have a good meal."

Xiao An nodded excitedly.

Gu Xihe said, "Let's eat here! I bought vegetables just now. If the store is closed, I'm afraid it will affect the business."

Zhang Chi looked at the hall, well, that Sui Yuzhang hasn't left yet!He was drinking tea alone, looking at the street scene outside the window, as if completely immersed in his own thoughts.

Xiao An was not happy, and while touching her belly, she muttered, "Daddy, I'm hungry."

Gu Xihe had no choice but to say, "Xiao'an, dear, let father and father tell you a story, okay? When father and father finish telling a story, Daddy's meal will be ready. Daddy will make your favorite braised chicken wings today, okay?" Daddy cooks very quickly."

During Zhangchi's one month of busy decorating the house, Gu Xihe's cooking skills have greatly improved again.

Xiao An tilted his head and thought about it. Chicken wings are very attractive, and stories are also very attractive. He can eat chicken wings and listen to stories. How can he disagree with such a good thing?

Since Sui Yuzhang was the only one in the hall, Zhang Chi found a corner and sat down with Xiao An, and poured a glass of water in front of him.

"Come on, Xiao An, drink some water. Where did we talk about yesterday?"

Xiao An remembered very clearly, "Yesterday, it was said that Tang Seng drove Sun Wukong away."

"Yes. Tang Seng thought to himself, without you, Sun Wukong, wouldn't I be able to go to the west and get the scriptures? Besides you as an apprentice, I also have Zhu Bajie and Monk Sha, who can also summon monsters and catch monsters. It can also guarantee me to go to the West Paradise. So, he drove Sun Wukong away, and continued to take the two apprentices on the road."

Zhang Chi is a teacher, so his ability to use language is naturally lacking. The story told by him is lively and interesting, and it is a bit suspenseful.Xiao An was immediately brought in, listening with gusto.

At the beginning, Zhangchi was jealous of someone in the teahouse, and he lowered his voice, but after talking for a while, he was completely absorbed in it, forgetting where this place was, and coupled with the occasional communication with Xiaoan, the voice gradually changed unconsciously. Big up.Neither he nor Xiao An noticed that Sui Yuzhang was already attracted by Zhang Chi's story, walked over gently, and sat on the chair next to them.

When Zhang Chi talked about Tang Seng being turned into a tiger, Gu Xihe came out with a plate of braised chicken wings.

When he saw Sui Yuzhang sitting next to Zhang Chi and the others, he was a little puzzled.He put the plate on the counter, walked over and asked, "Mr. Sui, is there anything else you need?"

Sui Yuzhang smelled the aroma of chicken wings and stood up with a smile, "So it's already so late, it's time for lunch, and I should go too."

Zhang Chi heard their conversation and stood up with a smile, "If Mr. Sui doesn't mind, you can eat with us."

Sui Yuzhang shook his head, "No, I've been out all morning, if I don't go back, my wife should come and arrest me."

This made all three of them laugh.

This was just a small episode, Gu Xihe and Zhang Chi didn't take it to heart.

The next day, Sui Yuzhang came again, this time without a book bag, but led a little boy into the door.

Two boys, one is five or six years old and the other is three or four years old, they are beautiful and neatly dressed.

He came the most times, and Cui Jingshun knew him very well. When he was ordering, he smiled and asked: "Sui Xiucai, these two are Mr. Ling, right? They look really good. Are you taking them out to play today?" ?”

Sui Yuzhang sighed, "These two guys caused their mother a headache at home, and today their mother asked me to take them out for a walk, so that she can be quiet and quiet."

Cui Jingshun said: "The two young masters seem to be obedient and sensible at first glance, so why are they making trouble?"

"Hey! Don't look at them looking white and clean, but they are skinny!"

"Children, it's inevitable. Sui Xiucai, what tea do you want to drink today?"

"Come to pot Laojunmei, and two more mung bean paste."

"Ok."

It can be seen that the two children don't go out often, sitting on the chair, turning their heads and looking around, their eyes are full of surprise.

Hearing Sui Yuzhang talk about mung bean paste, the older child asked, "Daddy, what is mung bean paste?"

Sui Yuzhang didn't eat it either, but he liked this teahouse very much, and his intuition told him that mung bean paste should be delicious.

"You'll know in a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Jingshun came over with two servings of mung bean paste.

The younger child looked curiously at the contents of the small bowl in front of him. There seemed to be light green beans hidden in the dark green soup, but they had already boiled and were soft and sticky.

"Is this something to eat, or something to drink?"

"You can drink it, or you can eat it. Try it?"

Cui Jingshun faced the little guy with a kind smile.

The little guy picked up the small spoon in the bowl and took a spoonful, carefully putting it into his mouth.After chewing twice, my eyes widened and I exclaimed, "Huh? It's actually cold! It's still a little sweet, delicious!"

Seeing Sui Yuzhang crane his neck to look at the mung bean paste in his younger brother's bowl, the eldest son took the initiative to scoop up a spoonful and handed it to his father.

"Daddy, try it."

The food near his mouth exuded a fresh fragrance, and seemed to have a hint of coldness. Sui Yuzhang finally couldn't help it, and took a sip.

It is slightly cool at first, and then a faint sweetness spreads on the tongue. It is really delicious.

Cui Jingshun saw that he was still full of ideas, and asked, "Sui Xiucai, why don't I give you a share too?"

Sui Yuzhang hesitated for a while before saying, "Forget it, I'm quite full after eating in the morning, so I don't need it. Just serve me a pot of tea."

Cui Jingshun nodded and went to make some tea.

Sui Yuzhang asked casually, "Where's your boss?"

"Boss? The boss and the proprietress went shopping."

"shopping?"

"Yes. The proprietress said that she was going to develop some kind of drink, so she went to buy some fruit."

"What's the drink?"

Cui Jingshun didn't see it either, but Zhang Chi mentioned it.

"It should be for drinking."

"Oh." Sui Yuzhang was a little depressed. Today he brought two little guys to listen to the story, but the boss was not there.

"When are they coming back?"

Only then did Cui Jingshun realize that Sui Yuzhang didn't seem to be here for tea, but to find the boss.

"It should be soon? Do you have anything to do with the boss?"

"It's not a problem."

Cui Jingshun saw that he didn't say anything, and didn't ask any more questions. At this time, another guest came in, so he said please slow down, and went to greet other guests.

When Zhang Chi and Gu Xihe came back, Su Yuzhang's two children had already finished eating mung bean paste, and they were bored and told Sui Yuzhang to leave.

With the sun so bright outside, Sui Yuzhang didn't want to go out.Moreover, his wife ordered her to have a good rest at home, and she was not allowed to go back all afternoon.

When he saw Zhang Chi entering the door, he quickly got up and greeted him.

Zhang Chi was not surprised when he saw him, but he was very puzzled when he saw him looking at him very eagerly.

"Mr. Sui, you are here."

"Yes, Boss Zhang, I have a heartfelt request."

Hearing what he said means that he wants me to do something but I'm embarrassed?

Zhang Chi said: "Wait a moment, I'll put these things in the kitchen and come over again."

"Oh, good. You go first."

Zhang Chi was even more puzzled. Although this Sui Yuzhang didn't talk much, his expression was always cold and he had the arrogance of a literati. How could he be so polite to himself today?

Zhang Chi thought and thought, but he couldn't figure out what would happen to him looking for him.

He put the watermelon and oranges he bought in the back kitchen, wiped his face, and was about to go out.

Gu Xihe held him back, "Brother Chi, what does this Sui Yuzhang want from you?"

Zhang Chi was also very puzzled, Sui Yuzhang should also look for Gu Xihe, after all, both of them are scholars.

"I don't know, it shouldn't be a big deal."

"I am with you."

"it is good."

Before going out, Gu Xihe tidied up Zhang Chi's loose hair and crumpled clothes, and then they went to the lobby together.

Sui Yuzhang had already returned to his seat, and when he saw Zhang Chi approaching, he stood up.

"Boss Zhang, I often come to expensive teahouses. I like the environment and atmosphere here very much. I have long wanted to make friends with you. I hope you don't dislike it."

Zhang Chi quickly said: "Mr. Sui, what are you talking about? You are a guest when you enter the door. I also admire Mr. Sui very much."

"Hehe, hehe."

Looking at Sui Yuzhang's dry smile, Zhang Chi felt embarrassed for him.

"Mr. Sui, if you have something to say, just say it! If I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Seeing Zhang Chi's sincere gaze, Sui Yuzhang simply spoke.

"Boss Zhang, I had the honor to listen to the story you told yesterday. It was an eye-opener and I can't stop thinking about it. I brought my two children here today and I want you to tell them a story. If you are in a difficult situation, then forget it."

After Sui Yuzhang finished speaking, he felt his old face was hot. Even without a mirror, he knew his face was red.It is really impolite to ask a store owner to tell a story to his children.But he had already promised the two children, so he could only speak with a cheeky face.

Zhang Chi had seen the two children beside him a long time ago, and they were looking at him with eager little eyes.Looking at them, Zhang Chi seemed to see Xiao An.

He involuntarily squatted down and stroked the little guy's head, his voice softened a lot.

"Want to hear a story?"

"Think." The little guy said nonchalantly.

"Okay, uncle will tell you."

Zhang Chi saw that there were only three or four guests in the hall, and they were sitting far away from here, so he sat on the chair next to the little guy. Cui Jingshun gave him a glass of water with a wink and put it in front of him.

Seeing that Zhang Chi agreed, Sui Yuzhang heaved a sigh of relief and sat down too.

Zhang Chi had no feelings for children at first, but after having Xiao An, Xiao An is well-behaved, sensible, and smart, which made him a little more patient and fond of children.

Zhang Chi asked, "What's your name?"

"My name is Sui Xin, and my brother's name is Sui Yi."

Zhang Chi looked up at Sui Yuzhang, "Mr. Sui chose a very special name."

Sui Yuzhang had no humility on his face, and nodded proudly.

Zhang Chi thought in his heart, you're really welcome!

"What story do you want to hear?"

Sui Yi said: "Daddy said that uncle can tell stories about fighting monsters."

Zhang Chi rubbed his nose. It turned out that Sui Yuzhang had heard the story when he told Xiao An yesterday.If you talk about Journey to the West, you will naturally have to start from the beginning.

"Okay, uncle will tell you."

At first, Zhang Chi lowered his voice slightly, fearing that the loud voice would affect other guests.Later, when it came to the origin, the voice could not be suppressed.

He didn't realize that the guests who had been scattered in the lobby had gathered around him.

When he talked about Sun Wukong being recruited to the sky to be Bi Mawen, he had already talked about it for almost half an hour.

He took a sip of water from his teacup and took a deep breath.

"Sui Yi, Sui Xin, let's stop here today, okay? Come back another day, and uncle will tell you about it, okay?"

Both Sui Yi and Sui Xin still had something to say, but they nodded obediently.

"it is good."

After spending the whole afternoon here, Sui Yuzhang was very satisfied, and picked up the two little guys to say goodbye to Zhang Chi.

Zhang Chi sent the three of them off, and returned to the counter, shaking his head helplessly and smiling wryly.

"This man actually asked me to help him coax the child."

Gu Xihe said: "Brother Chi really has a way of coaxing children!"

Zhang Chi proudly said, "Of course. I have been a teacher before."

"teacher?"

"Uh, no, I mean I'm still qualified to be a teacher to two little kids."

Uncle Cui stroked his beard, "The lady boss tells stories, not only the children love to listen to them, but I also love to listen to them, and so did the guests just now. When I was checking out just now, two customers asked you if you would tell them tomorrow, and said that if you If you keep talking, they will come tomorrow."

"They also like to listen?" Zhang Chi rubbed his chin, his eyes suddenly lit up, "I've figured out a way! Xihe, Uncle Cui, how about listening to my idea?"