Chapter 644 Youxi Town
When the old woman saw that the eyes of the girls and uncles were all staring at the silver in her hand, she put the silver back into her purse and said, "None of you can even think of thinking about these few taels of silver. I want to leave it to your nephew for his wife. In two or three years, Qiang’er will be fifteen and it’s time to get engaged.”
The people at the table looked away angrily, but their attitude towards the old woman was much more enthusiastic than before.
An hour later, when Xia Zihan had rested enough and was about to leave, the old woman carried a big baggage, handed it to Chu Cong, and said with a smile, "They are all things from home. Don't dislike it. Take it." Eat on the go.”
Chu Pang looked at Xia Zihan and saw Xia Zihan nodded. Chu Pang smiled and accepted, "Then we won't be polite."
"You're welcome, this is specially prepared for you." The old woman smiled.
"Thank you very much, then." Chu Cong smiled, took out a purse from his arms, stuffed it into the old woman, and said, "My young mistress accepted the thing. This is what my young mistress will reward you with."
The masters of wealthy families like to reward people. This is a rule and a habit. The more disciplined a person is, the less likely he is to take advantage of others. Generally, after receiving benefits from others, he will reward others with some money as a return gift.
The old woman seemed to know this rule and did not refuse, so she accepted it and blessed her body. "Old woman, thank you young lady for the reward."
This blessing gift was very standard. Xia Zihan guessed that this old woman must have been a mother or a maid in a wealthy family when she was young, so she was very clear about the rules of wealthy families.
However, Xia Zihan didn't mind. It was just a few taels of silver, so she didn't care.
What's more, after borrowing someone else's land, I've had a good rest and eaten enough, so I should give you these few taels of silver.
A group of people carried their bags and things and continued on the road. In the evening, they finally arrived at Youxi Town, which Village Chief Guo had mentioned.
The town is not big, there is only one street in the whole town, and there is only one inn on the street, which is easy to find.
The inn was very small, with only eight rooms in total. Fortunately, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival and the place was remote. There were not many people staying in the inn. When they entered, there were only two guests staying in the inn.
The owners of this inn are a couple named You. Mrs. You is responsible for cooking and working in the kitchen. Boss You serves as the shopkeeper and waiter, responsible for receiving guests and working in the front hall.
When they entered the store, the two guests staying in the hotel were eating in the lobby, and Mrs. You was cooking in the kitchen. When Boss You saw the guests coming, he hurriedly nodded and bowed to welcome them, "Hello, Mid-Autumn Festival, gentlemen, you guys want to have a meal. Still want accommodation? ”
"We need accommodation and food." Shengchi put the heavy burden on a table and muttered, "Give us four upper rooms, and give us a plate of all your signature dishes."< br>
Boss You looked a little embarrassed, "This... small shop doesn't have many rooms, only eight. The two best and largest upper rooms are for other guests to stay in. The remaining rooms are smaller, but the small ones are guaranteed , except for the smaller ones, the bedding and everything are the same, all clean and washed.”
"Okay, just come to four guest rooms." Chu Jingqi seemed impatient to hear what he said, and frowned.
Shengdi, Ma and Bao glanced at him and lowered their eyes, not wanting to cause trouble.
"Okay, those guests will go up with the younger ones to see the rooms first. After a while, the younger ones will bring hot water to them first. After the few guests have washed up, the younger ones will serve the dishes to them. What do you think?”
Boss You is very good at reading people's faces. When he sees a group of people who are busy with their work, he knows how to speak without being annoyed.
Chu Jingqi gave a faint hum, and Boss You hurriedly led the way and led several people up to the second floor.
This inn is the only two-story building on the street in Youxi Town. Most of the residents in Youxi Town have the surname You, and they are all old residents. Everyone knows them, and those who don’t know them are just passing by. Yes, a foreigner.
As soon as Boss You saw Chu Jingqi and the other five, he knew that they were foreigners. After hearing their accents from the capital, and seeing that Chu Jingqi and the other five were all dressed in extraordinary ways, Boss You knew that the other party was a person of some status, so he did not dare to Offended, wait carefully.
When the five people came down after washing up and freshening up, the two guests were no longer there, and six steaming dishes were placed on a table in the middle of the lobby.
Five dishes and one soup, four meat and two vegetarian.
Braised fish, shredded ginger pork slices, stewed native chicken with mushrooms, fungus and cabbage slices, stewed egg custard, pork ribs and radish soup.
A very homely dish, this dish should be considered good in this small town, but for Xia Zihan and others who are used to the delicious food of Juxianglou, these six dishes are extremely shabby.
Moreover, the quantity is not large. These may not be enough for five people.
There was a bit of disappointment on several people's faces.
They haven't had a good meal in months, and they were thinking that today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so they would have a big meal.
Unexpectedly...
Hey...
Boss You glanced at the faces of several people, smiled apologetically, nodded and bowed and said, "Guests, I'm really sorry. Our shop is a small business, there are not many customers on weekdays, and the dishes are not prepared enough. These dishes... still Small and accurate I’m preparing something to eat for the Mid-Autumn Festival with my wife... I really can’t make anything else. If the guests are not satisfied, I will apologize to you. If you have anything you want to eat, just say it, I will definitely make it tomorrow. Prepare for a few.”
The reasonable Xia Zihan concealed her disappointment and said with a smile, "Satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied."
Even if they are dissatisfied, the boss has apologized. It's not good for them to make a fuss in someone else's inn just for some food. Besides, it's dark outside, so even if they make a fuss, the boss won't be able to make food.
They contributed all the dishes they ate during the Mid-Autumn Festival. What else could they be dissatisfied with?
Xia Zihan took the lead and sat down on a long stool on one side. Chu Jingqi sat next to her, and Shengdi Ma Bao sat on one side. Just when Chu Cong was about to sit down, he remembered a bag of food given by Aunt Guo. They hadn't yet As she was eating, she said, "Young mistress, there is still food in the bag. I will go and get it, just in time for the cook to warm it up."
It just so happened that these few dishes were not enough. The two chickens and braised eggs were almost enough. Chu Cong went upstairs, picked up the baggage, and handed it to Boss You.
Soon, Boss You brought two beggar's chickens and a large plate of braised eggs.
Xia Zihan looked at it, then ordered Chu Cong to take a plate, put a beggar's chicken and six braised eggs, and sent them to Boss You to eat.
"We ate the meals prepared by others for the festival. We can't let others go hungry." Xia Zihan said.
"Well, you can do whatever you want."
Chu Jingqi had no objection. Basically, he never objected to anything Xia Zihan proposed. He always supported it with both hands.
Boss You took Mrs. You with him and even came out to express his thanks.
After two cups of tea, when Chu Jingqi and others were halfway eating and drinking, Madam You brought another large plate of hot pancakes and said with a smile, "I just baked this, let's eat it while it's hot."
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Pork ribs and radish soup, paired with hot and golden fried cakes, is the favorite food of people in the west. Moreover, Madam You is very good at making fried cakes, and is famous in Youxi Town.
Xia Zihan ate half a piece and tasted a little sweetness. Sesame seeds were added to it. It had a very special taste and was delicious.
She ate the remaining half of the sesame pancake.
"Eat less. What you eat at night is too greasy and will not be easily digested. Your stomach will feel uncomfortable soon." Chu Jingqi said worriedly.
He took a small bowl and served her a bowl of radish soup, but he didn't dare to serve the ribs. "Drink some radish soup. Doctor Bai said that radish soup can dissolve food."
"Yeah, you have a bowl too."
Picking up his bowl and serving it to him, Chu Jingqi took the bowl and said, "I'll do it myself."
Shengdi said with a smile, "Young Master, let me be a slave."
How dare you let the prince serve the soup with his own hands?
They didn't dare to take over the princess's soup if the prince wanted to show off, but they didn't dare to just watch and not take action when it came to the prince's soup.
After tapping the raw material three or two times, it was ready and placed in front of Chu Jingqi.
But Chu Jingqi didn't eat much. She only drank half a bowl and then stopped.
He doesn't like to eat carrots.
Xia Zihan stared at him until he touched his nose, then drank most of the remaining bowl in one gulp.
Xia Zihan happily drank the soup from his bowl.
Maybe she ate too much. At night, Xia Zihan's stomach felt bloated. Chu Jingqi worriedly helped her rub her stomach, "Have you brought any digestive medicine?"
"No." Xia Zihan regretted a little and shouldn't have eaten so much.
It's just that...she hasn't eaten fried cakes for several months, and she wants to eat them. Besides, Madam You's cooking is delicious.
Accidentally, I ate too much.
"How about you write a prescription and I'll ask Shengdi to go to the pharmacy to get the medicine." Chu Jingqi said.
Xia Zihan shook his head, "No, just rub it and it'll be fine."
It's midnight, and I'm not familiar with the place. Where can I get medicine? In such a small town, I don't know if there is a pharmacy.
Chu Jingqi suddenly turned over, pressed her under him, smiled maliciously and said, "In that case, why don't we do some exercise, it should help digestion quickly."
Xia Zihan was stunned for a moment, and then, after realizing what the movement in his mouth was referring to, her pretty face turned crimson, "Zi Lang, how long has it been, and I'm still thinking about that."
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"I want you. What's wrong? We haven't had sex for months. I almost want to die." His face was full of grievance and resentment. "Ayu, be good. Soon, your stomach won't feel uncomfortable." < br>
He leaned down and took her red lips in his mouth.
The two of them had never done that thing since they left the capital. Not only Chu Jingqi thought about Xiao Qiqi's pain, but Xia Zihan also thought about it.
When Chu Jingqi kissed her neck, she couldn't help but groan and whispered, "Well... Aqi, please be gentle, this is an inn."
"I know." He responded casually.
What's wrong with the inn? They are husband and wife, and they are not having an affair. What are they afraid of, huh...
(End of chapter)