Chapter 26: Inexplicable

  In front of the little fatty was a large bowl of braised pork, and he was eating with his mouth full of oil. In front of the middle-aged man was a bowl of stewed white cabbage with residue, and he was also eating it sweetly.

  The residue of fat is the dried meat left over from rendering lard, extremely crispy and fragrant. Wang Tong's restaurant also had a lot of residue left after boiling pork oil. Originally, according to the rules, it was a dish for the apprentices to eat with their rice, but Wang Tong came up with a new idea, using the residue to stew with cabbage and vermicelli.

  Bok choy and starch noodles are originally bland, but when stewed with the rich and savory lard, the freshness of bok choy and the meaty flavor of lard blend together. The flavors of these two ingredients also mix into the smooth starch noodles, making both taste and texture top-notch.

  Moreover, at this time the cold wind is biting outside, walking into the store, drinking a mouthful of sweet and hot soup, the warmth from the throat to the chest and abdomen, comfort is not necessary to mention.

  Guests are guests. Although they had a dispute the day before, it wouldn't be good to drive them away again when they came to his door once more. Wang Tong nodded at the two guests with a gloomy face.

  However, the official who was extremely arrogant just a few days ago took the initiative to speak up and said:

  "This soup is delicious and sweet, your chef really has some skills, it's great!"

  "You're wrong, sir. The dishes at Meishiguang are all created by our master chef, including this soup."

  The shop assistant naturally wanted to flatter when he heard this, and couldn't let go of the opportunity to please his master. When he heard this, the official's face showed a look of surprise.

  The slightly awkward atmosphere eased a lot, and Wang Tong also put on a smile. Suddenly, he found something was off - the richly dressed foreigner's goat beard was a bit crooked.

  It's impolite to stare at others like that, so Wang Tong didn't look closely. The little fatty swallowed the meat in his mouth and had a satisfied expression on his face as he muttered to himself:

  "The rubbish cooked by those kitchen guys is not as delicious as yours on this side, still come here to eat the fragrant ones."

  Wang Tong smiled and nodded, it's better for enemies to disperse than to gather, this guest will eventually calm down.

  As for the little fatty's praise, it's not surprising. For children, things at home are always less delicious than those outside. Plus, in the cold and snowy weather, coming to eat a hot meal is of course comfortable.

  Wang Tong sat in the corner as usual, and his delicious restaurant business had settled on sending meals to gamblers at Juyifang. The initial plan was almost complete.

  Next is to cultivate and refine, train employees well, make procurement and all aspects more detailed, increase income and profit, accumulate their own capital, and have a place like Jiyifang to hone their skills, so that their employees can grow faster. Just as he picked up the charcoal pen to write, the employee on the other side opened his mouth to ask:

  "Little brother, I also know some rules about the Jin Yiwei's discipline. With a steady job, it's not hard to live a decent life every year, why work so hard?"

  "Hehe, to be honest with you, if I were to live such a life, it would be too idle and leisurely. As I am still young, I should strive to be more diligent..."

  That official smiled and nodded in approval of this answer. The little fatty beside him whispered a complaint:

  "It's better to be idle than busy every day."

  The servant girl brought over a bowl and took a sip of the soup. After putting it down, she said in an seemingly unintentional manner:

  "Little brother, although you are young, you are also a good family's military household son. At this time, the sage is in power, and the world is at peace. It is the right time to use people. Why not take an examination for a martial arts scholar and follow this path of imperial examinations? This can be considered a proper way to serve the country..."

  "Thanks for the advice from this gentleman. I'll first earn money to support my family, and then take the exam later. However, being a brocade-clad imperial guard is also a good job, no need to rush."

  Wang Tong felt something was off. This servant looked like that little fatty's attendant, so why did he speak with such an official tone, it was too abnormal.

  Things are abnormal and become monsters. These two people were not quite right to begin with, so it's better to be on guard. This inexplicable worry about one's own future, being a small Jin Yiwei, what kind of future can there be?

  After a few polite words, Wang Tong stopped talking, and the official could also sense Wang Tong's coldness. However, today he was very harmonious, not hurried or worried, and slowly ordered another bowl of braised white cabbage with lard, eating it slowly and steadily.

  Before long, Zhang Shiqiang, Ma Widow and the builders invited from outside all arrived at Wang Tong's table. With no one else in the store, several people were planning the expansion and personnel training after the New Year.

  Wang Tong started from the grassroots level and worked his way up to the middle level, and he was also familiar with tasks such as preparation, budgeting, planning, and distribution. It's not an exaggeration to say that he was proficient in these areas.

  Zhang Shiqiang and Ma Widow were originally from the grassroots, and the construction was just building a house. Although they are old, their core is Wang Tong. They only listened to Wang Tong's talk about how to build the house, how to assign personnel, who should do what, where to spend money, and how to publicize it.

  Everything was extremely orderly and methodical, complex yet not chaotic. Not only did the people sitting at Wang Tong's table listen with rapt attention, but even the officials eating their meals and Xiao Pangzi listened carefully.

  The apprentices looked at the master and the shopkeeper discussing things, and they lightened their movements. The store was quiet, and the two guests were not cooks at first glance. Wang Tong did not avoid them either, speaking loudly.

  "Starting from the fifth day of the new year, everyone's wages will be increased by 30%. I will conduct regular inspections. If there is anything unclear, please come and ask me quickly."

  Several people nodded hastily, and no one questioned such a clear explanation. They went to do it with conviction. That Wang was an outsider, and when he came, he had some other thoughts in mind. He was not very old, and he was absolutely an amateur in house construction. Maybe he had the opportunity to make some money by himself. Recently, Mei Wei Guan's business has been so good that it's hard for him to say no to making a profit.

  After Wang Tong finished speaking, the little mind he had built up was gone. The other party not only knew how to do it but also knew how to leave enough profit space for him. In front of such a discerning person, it's better to just be honest and get on with the work!

  "Bang!"

  Everyone was suddenly startled by a loud noise, and when they looked over, they found that the officer had slapped the table, staring at this side with a solemn face, and the little fat man on the side was also looking at this side with a serious expression.

  The two locked eyes, and the solemn expression on his face turned into a smile. He pulled the little fatty up to stand together, settled the bill and left. As they were about to exit, he stopped in his tracks, turned around and said:

  "Great things come from small beginnings, little brother you have a bright future ahead!"

  When he said this, the little fatty nodded slightly on one side, while Wang Tong looked confused and stared at them. The two guests didn't seem to have any intention of explaining and walked out directly, leaving with a flourish.

  How did that mustache become even more crooked, and the two strands on top have also changed positions? Could it be that drinking the soup caused a transformation? Just now, Wang Tong kept staring at the official's face, it was really strange. Could it be that the mustache is fake?

  There is an ID on a certain forum called "Ming History Expert Bai", and some friends asked Lao Bai to clarify here that it's not him.

  Haha, got teased!

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