kvmb Chapter 174 Site Selection
Chapter 174 Site Selection
Upon learning that Chu Shaoqing was in trouble, Liu Weiguo called Liu Caiwei to watch over the shop.
"Given your current status, and your sister being a wealthy heiress, how can I let her help me run the shop? It seems I'll have to find a salesperson."
Mu Xiaowan never imagined that her business would expand so much.
She had originally planned to take it one step at a time, but now, seeing the gold scattered all over the ground, she couldn't wait to pick it up.
"She'd love to stay here all the time, but what about your brother-in-law? Why is he so clueless? What's wrong with my sister? Why isn't she good enough for him?"
Mu Xiaowan said, "Relationships are not something anyone can control. We can only let nature take its course."
When Liu Caiwei arrived, Liu Weiguo took Mu Xiaowan to see the address.
Each item has a price tag, so Liu Caiwei doesn't need to worry about not knowing the price.
There were no price tags, but there was a price list, which Mu Xiaowan also gave to her.
Choosing a hotel location is very important. Not only do you have to pick the location, but it also has to be on a planned road. The city will definitely be renovated. Mu Xiaowan decided to look at several sites and have Liu Weiguo do the research before finally deciding on the location.
The two spent the afternoon looking around and finally decided on a few locations.
Liu Weiguo praised, "You really have a good eye. Of the places you've chosen, I've already bought two of them, and I'm planning to get the others."
"I thought you were only building residential buildings, but I didn't expect that commercial buildings were also in the planning stages."
"You really are disappointing. You only know that I've made a lot of money, but you don't know about my business empire. And you still dare to cooperate with me?"
Mu Xiaowan laughed and said, "Didn't you say you made a lot of money? Money is the most important thing, no matter what. Nothing else matters. Besides, how could you make so much money if you didn't have something special?"
"You're really straightforward."
"Everyone is scrambling to partner with you because they all want you to make money. But can you actually make money?"
"This time, on the contrary, this time I'll have to rely on you to make money."
Liu Weiguo opened the car door for Mu Xiaowan, "Yes, to celebrate our successful cooperation, let's go out for a meal together."
"Let's call Caiwei; she's still alone in the shop."
"I'll bring her some when I go back later. Today I'll take you to eat some private dishes that can only be had by reservation."
Fearing that Mu Xiaowan might misunderstand, Liu Weiguo quickly said, "They always reserve a seat for me there, so I can eat whenever I go."
He didn't have any premeditation.
It's March, the days are getting longer, and it's past seven o'clock, but the sun hasn't set yet.
Then eat quickly, we should be able to get back around 8 o'clock.
I wonder if Chu Shaoqing has ever come back?
According to Liu Weiguo, this private restaurant is a family heirloom. Unfortunately, Mu Xiaowan can't eat many of the special dishes because she is allergic to seafood. Mu Xiaowan was very disappointed to hear this, but fortunately, she can eat fish.
Liu Weiguo ordered the following dishes: Immortal Duck, Braised Fish Slices, Scallops for Court, Ginkgo Nuts with Poetry and Etiquette, Braised Pork in a Jar, Eight Treasure Rice, Crispy Lotus Root, and Bean Sprouts with Oil.
According to Liu Weiguo, every dish has a story behind it.
It was written on the walls of the courtyard.
When Mu Xiaowan arrived, she had already seen it. The courtyard was quaint and secluded, giving it a secluded, idyllic feel. Upon entering the courtyard and seeing its warm and tranquil atmosphere, it seemed to instantly transport one away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The private room they were sitting in had a transparent glass wall that faced a peach grove. In the spring of March, the peach blossoms were in full bloom, creating a unique and charming scene.
Each room was furnished with books and tea sets; it was simple and unpretentious, and Mu Xiaowan loved it there.
Do you come here often?
"Occasionally, when I encounter troubles or feel very tired, I come here, and sometimes I even stay here. The owner here is my friend."
As they were talking, the boss came in.
Unexpectedly, the boss was a middle-aged man in his forties. Although he was wearing an apron, he looked very refined.
Liu Weiguo quickly introduced the two.
“My old neighbor, I’ve known him since I was a child, his name is…”
"This is my business partner, Boss Mu Xiaowan."
"Hello, you can call me Mu Xiaowan." Mu Xiaowan extended her hand, and the two shook hands.
Jian Yang withdrew his scrutinizing gaze and praised, "I heard you brought a girl over, so I couldn't wait to leave my diners and come take a look. If she's caught your eye, she must be quite good. She is indeed a smart and beautiful girl."
"Then you'll be disappointed again. She's already married. We're just colleagues." Liu Weiguo was very considerate of Mu Xiaowan's feelings.
"Oh, that's a pity. I'll go prepare some dishes for you. Boss Mu, you must eat and drink well today."
"Thank you!"
Soon the dishes arrived, starting with the divine duck.
The private dishes served here are actually Confucius cuisine.
Let's start with the fairy duck.
Legend has it that this dish was created by the owner of the Confucius Mansion after praying to the gods for blessings. The duck is cleaned, seasoned, and then steamed for the time it takes for three incense sticks to burn. The finished dish has tender, flavorful meat with a rich aroma, retaining its original taste.
Mu Xiaowan took a bite, and the taste was indeed quite good.
- Braised Fish Slices with Fermented Rice Wine: Fresh fish slices are braised with fermented rice wine as the main seasoning. The fish slices are white, with a rich aroma of fermented rice wine, a smooth and tender texture, and a delicious flavor. It is a classic light dish in the Confucius Family Cuisine.
The dish "Bringing Sons to Court" uses chicken and pigeon as the main ingredients, symbolizing the Confucius family's generations of officials serving in the imperial court. The chicken and pigeon are cleaned, seasoned, and then steamed together. The chicken is tender and the pigeon is fragrant, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
It is indeed like the Confucian school, with everything linked to culture.
Mu Xiaowan's favorite dish is braised pork in soy sauce. It has a rich soy sauce flavor, a perfect balance of salty and sweet, and tender, juicy meat that leaves a lasting impression.
Mu Xiaowan had porridge for lunch, but hadn't eaten breakfast and had been running around non-stop all afternoon, so she was really hungry.
Seeing that she liked it, Liu Weiguo was also very pleased.
After finishing their meal, it was almost 9 o'clock. Liu Weiguo originally planned to brew a pot of tea and then the two of them would talk about the project and digest their food.
Mu Xiaowan realized it was getting late, and Chu Junbai had promised to pick her up, but he had forgotten about it. She hurried back to avoid unnecessary trouble.
When Liu Weiguo returned to the shop, he saw the car parked outside and instantly understood why Mu Xiaowan was in such a hurry to come back.
"I didn't expect you to be afraid of something. Are you worried that your husband will misunderstand?"
"I don't want to cause trouble for myself."
“After we start working together, we’ll see each other every day, who knows. Working together every day, you can’t do that.”
“I will tell him, but he’s not that kind of person. He will respect my choice.” Mu Xiaowan added, “Wait a moment, I’ll let Caiwei come out.”
As soon as Mu Xiaowan entered the room, she saw Chu Junbai leaning back in a recliner with his eyes closed, resting.
She sent Liu Caiwei back.
Liu Caiwei was a little disappointed that Chu Shaoqing didn't come, but she was still happy to be working alone.
After everyone left, Chu Junbai opened his eyes.
His dark eyes were fixed on Mu Xiaowan, exuding a strong sense of pressure.
"It seems you've already eaten."
"Haven't you eaten yet? Is there no food in the cafeteria?"
The military has a canteen.
"Go home now."