Chapter Fifteen
Wujiang Town, Yipinju side hall.
A moment later, when Yan Nantian entered again, he was holding a wooden pallet in his hand. The area of the pallet was quite large, but he just put a bowl in the middle, and there were several dishes to hold side dishes next to it.
Yan Nantian put the bowl and a few small plates on the table next to Wu Zhendong, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Old Wu, try it. This is our special dish of Yipinju."
"It smells so smelly. What are you taking? Can you eat it?" Wu Zhendong frowned and glanced at the bowl on the table.
There were a few pieces of golden tofu in that bowl, with rich soup poured on it, and a faint heat came out, and the stench came out of the bowl.
"Old Wu, this is the stinky tofu from our Yipinju. It smells smelly and tastes fragrant, and it is definitely delicious." Yan Nantian said with a smile.
Yan Nantian had long been accustomed to Wu Zhendong's reaction. People who eat stinky tofu for the first time will be somewhat wary of themselves. They always feel that something smelly will never turn into food. However, the moment the stinky tofu is in his mouth, it completely subverts this feeling.
"If it's really like you said, it's really a special dish."
Wu Zhendong frowned slightly, raised his eyes and looked at Yan Nantian, and said to himself: "I have promised just now that as long as the dishes in Yipinju are delicious, I will continue to let the Yan family rent this restaurant. This kid should not be able to play with him."
"Old Wu, this stinky tofu is delicious while it's hot." Yan Nantian said, while putting the ingredients in the small plate into the bowl containing the stinky tofu.
"Boy, even if it's really a special dish, you can't just serve one. You don't take me seriously." Wu Zhendong said.
"Old Wu, there are too many dishes, and the taste is mixed. If you want to eat other dishes, just come here tomorrow." Yan Nantian said.
Although humans are advanced animals, they still retain their nature. The easier things they get, the less they will feel cherished, and even take them for granted.
If Yan Nantian made a large table of dishes and let Wu Zhendong eat all the tofu dishes, Wu Zhendong would have less anticipation; it would be better to make a dish for him to eat. As long as it arouses his appetite, he will naturally think about eating the next dish.
Moreover, now that there is a secret recipe for making tofu, even if Wu Chunlai wants to take back the restaurant, Yan Nantian’s grandchildren will not really starve to death. It will simply be more twists and turns that will affect the normal operation of Yipinju.
"Okay, then I'll try it." Seeing Yan Nantian's neither humble nor arrogant look, Wu Zhendong showed a little appreciation and became more confident in the stinky tofu.
Wu Zhendong picked up a piece of stinky tofu and slowly put it into his mouth. Because of the stinky smell of the tofu, Wu Chunlai was a little boycotted at first. After putting it in his mouth for a while, he couldn't help but say:
"It smells a little stinky, it tastes crispy, soft and fragrant, and it is indeed a special delicacy."
"Old Wu, if you like it, you can eat more." Yan Nantian smiled. For a chef, the greatest sense of accomplishment and happiness is the guests' appreciation of the dishes.
"Yes." Wu Zhendong responded and said.
Although he only ate one bowl of small stinky tofu, he once again verified the deliciousness of the tofu dishes. Wu Zhendong now has no doubt about the market and prospects of tofu. As long as the excellence of tofu can be determined, it is definitely a great business opportunity.
If the Wu family can cooperate with Yipinju and vigorously promote the ingredients of tofu, they will definitely gain huge benefits, which is definitely not comparable to the rent of 100 taels of silver.
Thinking of this, Wu Zhendong raised his head and looked at Yan Nantian, and said, "Young shopkeeper, I heard that only you Yipinju has the ingredients of tofu?"
"No," Yan Nantian nodded and responded.
"If this is true, I want to negotiate a business with Yipinju. I wonder what the shopkeeper wants?" Wu Zhendong suggested.
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A carriage was slowly driving on the street, and then stopped outside the door of Yipinju. Two men got out of the carriage, one was the tall and fat Wu Chunlai, and the other was Wang Xuefu, a new tenant in the restaurant.
After the two of them walked out of the carriage, they couldn't help but look a little surprised when they saw the guests of Yipin Curie. Obviously, they didn't expect this scene to be.
"Mr. Wu, we have made an appointment to hand over the restaurant today. Why is Yipinju still doing business?" Wang Xuefu's face darkened and he said with some displeasure.
"Brother Wang, don't be upset. I have sent someone to inform Yipinju. I guess the old man in the Yan family wants to earn more money, so we just let him move out." Wu Chunlai said with a smile.
"Mr. Wu, I heard that Yipinju has made new dishes, and their restaurant is doing well now. I don't want to continue renting this restaurant." Wang Xuefu tentatively said with some concern.
"Brother Wang, don't worry, I keep my word. No matter what Yipinju's business is, they will not let them continue to rent a restaurant. This restaurant will definitely be freed up with you today." Wu Chunlai patted his chest and said confidently.
Yipinju's business is indeed good. As long as the restaurant business can be maintained, Wu Chunlai believes that Yan Yunhua has the ability to pay the rent, but it is too late to say anything now.
When Yipinju was in a bad business, Wang Xuefu decided to rent the restaurant and gave Wu Chunlai a deposit of 100 taels of silver. If Wu Chunlai broke the contract now, he would have to compensate Wang Xuefu twice. Wu Chunlai didn't want to pay the two hundred taels of silver.
Besides, no matter how good Yipinju’s business is, it has nothing to do with Wu Chunlai. He always charges a certain amount of rent, so who is it different to rent it to?
"If you have this sentence from Brother Wang, I'll feel relieved." Wang Xuefu breathed a sigh of relief, and even his tone of speaking became much more friendly.
The two walked into Yipinju Restaurant together and saw the lively guests inside. Wang Xuefu showed a hint of envy. People who do business in the restaurant naturally hope that the more customers the better.
"My man, call me your shopkeeper out." Wu Chunlai glanced at him, and turned his eyes to Zhou Dacheng who was serving the dishes, and shouted.
As soon as Wu Chunlai said something, he immediately alarmed Zhou Dacheng and his son who were busy in the lobby. The father and son looked at each other and acted separately with tacit understanding. Zhou Dawa ran towards the kitchen, while Zhou Dacheng hurried to entertain Wu Chunlai.
"Mr. Wu, welcome to come. What do you want to eat today?" Zhou Dacheng went forward and asked with a smile.
"I came here today not to eat, but to take back this restaurant." Wu Chunlai said coldly.
After hearing Wu Chunlai's words, Zhou Dacheng breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried about this matter. Now that things really happened, he could face it calmly.
Wu Chun spoke in a very loud voice, alarming the guests who were eating in the lobby. Many people looked over curiously and muttered in a low voice:
"What's going on? How can I take back the restaurant?"
"That's right, could someone deliberately come to sabotage the business when he sees Yipinju's business is good?"
"I know this man named Wu, and he is a rich man in our town."
Just as everyone was talking in a low voice, Yan Nantian walked out of the kitchen, bowed to Wu Chunlai, and said, "Mr. Wu, welcome."
"Where is Yan Yunhua? Let him come out to see me." Seeing that Yan Nantian came out, Wu Chunlai thought Yan Yunhua was deliberately avoiding him and said with some dissatisfaction.
"My grandfather and a guest were discussing business in the side hall. They couldn't come out to see you, so they told me to entertain you." Yan Nantian said lightly.
Hearing this sentence, Wu Chunlai's face changed slightly, and he felt despised. He scolded: "Stop talking nonsense to me, hand over the rent that was owed, and then move out of the restaurant immediately."
"Mr. Wu, don't affect the guests' meals or restaurant affairs. Let me go to the side hall to talk to me about it." Yan Nantian said.
"There is nothing to talk about. If you refuse to move, don't blame me for being rude." Wu Chunlai threatened. He didn't care whether it would affect the guests' meals. If the guests really ran away, it would be more convenient for him to take back the restaurant.
"Wu Chunlai, everyone is always in love. If you have anything to do, you must tear your face apart." Yan Nantian said lightly.
Hearing Yan Nantian calling his name directly and his tone was quite rude, Wu Chunlai's face darkened and said, "You are a furious child, you speak very hard. This restaurant belongs to the Wu family. If I ask you to move, you have to move it.
"Wu Chunlai, it doesn't matter if you don't take me seriously, but if the guests in the side hall want to see you, you'd better not be too presumptuous." Yan Nantian sneered.
"What does your customers in Yipinju have to do with me?" Wu Chunlai sneered, thinking that the Yan family could not pay the rent, so he deliberately found a friend and wanted to stay away from the restaurant. He said in a disdainful tone:
"Tell me again, this restaurant belongs to me. Don't worry about who pleads for you, you have to get out today!"
At this moment, an old man walked into the lobby with a little sauce on his lips and scolded, "Wu Chunlai, who did you tell me to get out!"
"I'll let you..."
Chapter completed!