novelhk Chapter 997 Crystal Goose, Eight-Treasure Duck
Chapter 997 Crystal Goose, Eight-Treasure Duck
The good news about growing taller made Lu Qingqing feel refreshed!
Upon seeing the ready-made clothes hanging in the fabric shop, she immediately asked the shopkeeper to find all the clothes that the two of them could wear.
After browsing for a while, I finally selected seven or eight pieces of clothing for each season.
The two people's clothes were piled together, stacked high.
Upon seeing this, the shopkeeper laughed so hard his eyes were almost closed.
After the abacus beads clicked and clacked for a while, the total amount was finally calculated, and the abacus beads were even rounded down to the nearest cent.
After collecting the money, he called his assistant, who neatly folded the clothes and carried them to Lu Qingqing's carriage.
Throughout the entire process, neither Lu Qingqing nor Qin Lang had to lift a finger.
Finally, the shopkeeper and his assistant stood at the door, watching Lu Qingqing's carriage leave.
Once everyone had left, the shopkeeper touched the silver ingots in his inner pocket and hummed a little tune with delight.
I've finally sold most of the expensive clothes I had stockpiled.
Let's wait for the rest; maybe we'll encounter another such rare and distinguished guest!
The shopkeeper noticed that the waiter next to him was staring at him longingly. He rummaged in his inner pocket for a while and finally picked out the smallest silver coin and threw it to him.
"Wang Wu, work hard for me, and you'll have a good life ahead of you!"
The shop assistant took the silver and weighed it in his hand; it was about two coins.
After taking another bite to make sure there was no problem, she smiled so wide her eyes disappeared.
This was happening in almost every shop in the town.
It can be said that this period of time is about one hour.
The total consumption in the town has almost exceeded that of the previous six months.
The shopkeepers were delighted with the money they had just received.
And the people who spend the money feel that what they bought is good quality and cheap, and that they got a good deal!
After leaving the cloth shop, Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang continued walking forward.
When they saw the small restaurant, they stopped the car immediately.
They've been so busy these days that they haven't had a proper meal out in a long time.
The aroma from afar made both of them quite hungry.
Almost as soon as the carriage stopped, the waiter in the lobby noticed them.
They dashed out in a flash, took the reins, and greeted him warmly.
"Distinguished guests, please come inside."
Today, the chef is making his signature Eight Treasure Duck and Crystal Goose; the taste is absolutely unique in Rongyang Town.
Lu Qingqing had never eaten either of these before, so she jumped out of the car and walked into the inn.
"Then bring us two Eight Treasure Ducks and two Crystal Goose, and all your signature dishes."
The waiter handed the reins to the waiter beside him and then quickly followed Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang.
When I entered the hall, it was already full of people.
Lu Qingqing glanced around and saw that they were all familiar faces!
These are mostly soldiers under Bai Song, with a few guards under Qian Chengzhi.
As soon as the two entered, everyone warmly invited them to sit at their respective tables.
At that moment, Bai Song's voice came from the second-floor stairwell.
"What are you guys yelling about? Just wait to eat."
"Qingqing, Brother Qin, come upstairs and eat!"
Before the waiter could even introduce them, Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang were called away.
He paused for a moment, then quickly ran towards the kitchen.
So all these people who came today are people I know.
Judging from this, it seems there will be some more dishes to come.
No, he has to tell the shopkeeper.
Let's see if we can go to Zhoujia Village nearby and ask the hunter there to send over more chickens and ducks.
When Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang went upstairs, Bai Song, Yan Xu, and Qian Chengzhi were already sitting in the private room.
Upon seeing the two enter, he stood up and invited them to sit down.
Bai Song stepped forward to pat Lu Qingqing on the shoulder, but remembering her identity as a woman, he turned his arm towards Qin Lang.
I turned around, and hey, I almost slapped my chest.
Finally, he tiptoed slightly to pat Qin Lang on the shoulder.
Brother Qin seems to have grown taller again; he's almost a giant.
After silently making his complaint, Bai Song coughed awkwardly.
"Hey, Brother Qin, where did you guys go?"
I just sent someone to call you, but I couldn't find you!
Qin Lang glanced at the furnishings in the private room and sat down next to Lu Qingqing.
"I just went to the fabric store, which also sells ready-made clothes, so I picked out a few sets."
When he mentioned ready-to-wear clothing, Bai Song became interested.
"How are the clothes inside?"
If that's okay, I'll go buy a couple of outfits after we finish eating.
We're exposed to wind and rain every day, and all the good fabrics I'm wearing have been worn out.
Sigh, I still need to buy some durable clothes.
The group started talking about the clothing from the fabric shop.
Before long, it extended to other parts of Rongyang Town.
Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang just strolled around the commercial street.
They then shared the things they had just bought that they found useful with the others.
This recommendation instantly piqued the interest of the other three people at the table.
None of the three were short of money, especially Bai Song and Yan Xu, who valued enjoyment.
Before they even ate, the three of them had already decided which store to go to and what to buy.
Just as the group was getting into a lively conversation, the waiter started serving the dishes.
"Dear guests, this is our restaurant's signature Crystal Goose!"
The waiter removed the lid of the dish, revealing a whole goose, translucent amber in color, resting quietly in a white porcelain plate.
Unlike ordinary roast goose, this crystal goose is not red and glossy. Its skin is covered with a layer of clear, creamy fat, which is light brown in color.
The waiter stood to one side and watched as everyone looked through the document.
Only then did he take out the knife and begin slicing the goose.
The group was somewhat surprised to see the waiter easily slice the goose meat into evenly thin slices.
This knife skill requires at least a year and a half of practice.
The waiter smoothly sliced the entire crystal goose and nodded slightly to the group.
"The crystal goose is ready, please enjoy your meal, esteemed guests!"
As soon as everyone left, Bai Song's chopsticks went straight for the goose breast.
In an instant, several pairs of chopsticks on the table flew around.
Lu Qingqing picked up the slice of goose meat she had snatched, took a bite, and looked satisfied.
Wow, this chef is really skilled.
She wanted to describe how delicious the goose meat was, but alas, she had long forgotten everything she had learned.
After thinking for a long time, all I can say is "delicious"!
In less than five minutes, the entire plate of crystal goose was sold out.
Yan Xu even gnawed on the goose's thigh bone until it crunched loudly.
Before long, the second dish was served, then the third dish...
Eight-treasure duck was served last.
By this time, everyone had almost finished eating.
However, attracted by the name of the restaurant's signature dish, we were all waiting to eat this grand finale.
The waiter lifted the lid of the dish, revealing a whole, glossy duck lying in a shallow, white porcelain basin.
Because its belly is filled with stuffing, this Eight Treasure Duck is exceptionally round and plump.
From the opening above the duck's back, you can see the translucent white glutinous rice mixed with golden chestnuts, bright red ham cubes, pink shrimp, and emerald green peas, among other things.
A complex aroma, a blend of duck meat, glutinous rice, and a peculiar spice, wafted into everyone's nostrils.