In the past, Cai Jing and Gao Qiu were definitely the focus of the audience no matter where they were. Every time they were not cheering in front of each other, other officials rushed to fawn over them. But now, they have become a special type of people in the capital, and no one wants to be with them.
He dealt with people, especially those officials.
This is really disappointing!
Gao Qiu chuckled: "I dare you to think about our money."
Although this gap is huge, Brother Qiu is quite open-minded and can survive. Moreover, Gao Yanei is recognized by the emperor as his adoptive brother, so he is already very self-sufficient.
And Cai Jing is even more like this. He is so happy that he can't let go of any fame and wealth. Therefore, they don't take it seriously. On the contrary, they enjoy a leisurely time and can concentrate on tasting delicious food. Generally speaking, it is
You can taste life well and enjoy life.
This realm is actually a higher level.
Li Qi said hey: "Captain, I am really short of money now. If you think these mooncakes are not bad, I hope you can buy more."
Hong Bajin hummed: "I have been eating these mooncakes for decades, but your mooncakes are really ridiculously expensive."
Li Qi lowered his face and said: "Uncle Bajin, look at what you said, this penny is a penny, can you find any mooncakes that are more delicious than mine?"
"That's right. Your mooncakes are indeed very delicious. The price is not exaggerated." Cai Jing laughed.
Li Qi said with a look of admiration: "The master's taste is still superior. Being able to eat a delicacy that suits your taste is like finding a beauty."
Cai Jing stroked his beard, smiled, and then whispered: "Although what you said is not wrong, isn't it true that the government is full of intrigues? Who doesn't show a false face to others, no matter how high your official position is?
, you always need to win the support of some people, otherwise you can't achieve anything. Don't you understand this truth? You suffered a loss in this regard when you were involved in the weapons supervision. You must establish your power as soon as possible.
ah!"
In fact, he had wanted to say this for a long time, but his situation was very embarrassing, and he usually just stopped talking. He thought Li Qi understood this, but when he saw this today, he felt anxious for Li Qi.
Mrs. Bai also told Li Qi these words. She nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, Grand Master's kind words, Li Qi has remembered them."
From the corner of his eye, Gao Qiu saw some people nearby casting curious glances at them. He quickly changed the subject and picked up a mooncake. He smiled and said, "Li Qi, don't tell me whether this mooncake is delicious or not, just look at it."
One glance is enough to attract people’s attention.”
But seeing that the mooncake in his hand was small and exquisite, as white as jade, it was endearing. As he said that, he took a small bite, nodded repeatedly and said: "It's delicious. It's delicious."
Cai Jing was so greedy that he asked someone to cut a small piece for him. Since these were all for tasting, he would probably cut a small piece for the guests to try. Of course, if you are thick-skinned enough, you have to eat more.
There was nothing Li Qi could do for a few dollars, but he believed that there were very high-status people here and would not do such shameless things.
Cai Jing picked up the small piece and put it into his mouth. He felt that the taste of this mooncake was very special, not salty, not greasy, and extremely fragrant. The outer skin was very soft, and the inner filling was very full. But he did not taste it for a while.
What is this made of? Because the filling inside is gray-green puree, I can’t tell. I asked curiously: “What are you making this filling of?”
Li Qi smiled and said: "The fillings of this moon cake are mainly made of pickled wild vegetables, lard, and sugar."
"Pickled wild vegetables?" Cai Jing tasted it carefully again and said with a hint of surprise: "I didn't expect it to be made from pickled wild vegetables. No wonder I didn't taste it just now."
He rarely eats these wild vegetables, so it makes sense that he didn't taste them.
Gao Qiu said: "Actually, I have never liked eating these pickled vegetables, but your mooncakes not only don't have the special taste of pickled vegetables, they are also a little salty and a little sweet, but they are very light, not thick, and more
It highlights the fragrance of wild vegetables and is really delicious.”
Li Qi rubbed his hands and said hehe: "Thank you, thank you. Since you two like it so much, you should buy more!"
"This mooncake is just made of wild vegetables, but you sell it so expensively, how much money do you have to make!" Hong Bajin bit into a big half of it and complained with an expression of enjoyment on his face.
The smile on Li Qi's face suddenly froze, and he said depressedly: "Uncle Bajin, please don't always try to dismantle me. It's just a small business. You're not a restaurant owner, and the key to this food is that it's delicious, and
It doesn’t depend on the ingredients. Even if the abalone is not delicious at all, you won’t want it if it is sold for a penny. We at Zui Xianju always do business with sincerity and will never deliberately deceive customers.”
Cai Jing chuckled: "Bajin, please stop talking. If you say anything more, he will shed tears."
"Daddy, daddy."
Following a few sweet shouts, Gao Yanei and Hong Tianjiu were seen running over carrying a plate.
"Uncle Cai (Uncle Gao, Uncle Hong)."
The two of them obediently bowed to the elders. Gao Yanei said to Li Qi: "Huh? Li Qi, when did you come?"
Hong Tianjiu shook his fist and said excitedly: "Brother Li, your mooncakes are really amazing. Fortunately, I didn't have lunch."
Li Qi smiled and said: "It just came here. If it's delicious, you should buy more, because these mooncakes are not sold every day, they only sell once a year." At this time, even if he
Even though he hates Gao Yanei, he will definitely show a professional smile. After all, these two are big clients!
Gao Qiu said: "Kang'er, what are you holding in your hand?"
Gao Yanei said: "Dad, I just brought this from over there. This kind of moon cake is delicious. I specially brought it for you to try, oh, this moon cake is free of charge, hahaha."
Cai Jing looked at the plate and saw four or five spherical mooncakes on the plate. The surface was full of ripples, looking like balls of thread. They were divided into three colors: red, yellow, and purple. They looked alluring.
ah.
This is the Chaozhou-style mooncake known as one of the four major mooncake schools in China in later generations.
Damn it, this is a taster, you are so rude, you took it all. Li Qi felt a pang of pain in his heart. He originally thought that the people here were all face-saving people. However, he missed it.
These shameless guys, this is really a mistake. Ah ---, and Fatty Zhou, that guy who wants to risk his life, oh, what a huge loss.
He was angry, but he couldn't say these words, otherwise he would look too stingy. Li Qi looked at Gao Yanei with a murderous look and waved his hand towards the bartender on the side.
The bartender immediately took the tray, cut it into several small portions with a knife, and handed it to Cai Jing and others.
Cai Jing picked up a small piece and put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully. He felt that the mooncake was very soft and it took almost no effort to bite it. The purple taro filling with pleasant aroma clung to the tip of his tongue, as if it was doing something with the tongue.
As if being massaged, I couldn't help but nod my head and said: "The skin is crispy and the filling is thin, oily but not fat on the tongue, sweet but not greasy. It is more delicious than the moon cake just now."
Gao Qiu suddenly said: "Is there some shrimp meat in here?"
Li Qi smiled and said, "Yes, some of the fillings are made from fresh river fish."
"Shrimp meat?" Upon hearing this, Cai Jing, an old foodie, moved his index finger and quickly picked up another piece of moon cake that Gao Qiu had just eaten. He took a small bite, his eyes lit up and he said, "This stuffing is made of shrimp meat."
The ingredients are really fresh and tender. I wonder if there is a filling made of crab roe?”
Sweat! I forgot that this old guy is a crab roe addict. Li Qi nodded and said: "If there are no mooncakes made of crab roe, how can I have the nerve to invite you to come!"
Cai Jing chuckled and said, "Or do you understand my taste? I wonder which one it is?"
Li Qidao: "Oh, the mooncakes made of crab roe will not come out for a while. Master, please wait a little longer."
Cai Jing glanced at Li Qi and said, "Is there something unique about this mooncake?"
Hong Tianjiu asked curiously: "Really? Brother, take it out quickly!"
Li Qi just smiled and said nothing.
Cai Jing and others saw it and knew if they asked further, Li Qi wouldn't say anything.
At this time, Li Qi suddenly spotted a few familiar figures in the crowd and said: "Master, you are busy eating, I will go over for a while."
Cai Jing glanced back slightly. When he saw Qin Hui and Zheng Yizheng walking over, he nodded and said, "Go ahead."
"Excuse me."
Li Qigong cupped his hands, and then walked quickly towards Qin Hui and Zheng Yi.
"Privy Envoy."
When Qin and Zheng saw Li Qi coming, they quickly handed over their hands.
Li Qi returned the gift with his hand, pointed casually, and said with a smile: "Can the mooncakes here suit your taste?"
Zheng Yi shook his head and said with emotion: "To be honest, every mooncake here is the most delicious mooncake Zheng Er has ever eaten in his life. Compared with the mooncakes he ate before, they are really not worth mentioning."
Qin Hui smiled slightly and said: "Qin is not as good as the two of them when it comes to eating, but the food produced by the Golden Knife Chef King must be high-quality."
Li Qi laughed and said in a very philistine manner: "The two of you must buy more." Then he lowered his voice and said: "Don't say I didn't take care of you, I just made these mooncakes.
They will be gone today. I have pre-stored two boxes of each type of mooncake for you two."
Upon hearing this, Qin Hui realized that two boxes were not a lot, so he nodded and said, "Thank you to the Privy Envoy for that."
Zheng Yi seemed a little hesitant, and Li Qi hurriedly said: "Third Secretary, a lot of this was done by Run'er. You won't support me, right?"
Zheng Yi said with a slight embarrassment: "Even if Run'er hadn't done it, I would still praise the Privy Envoy."
At this time, Lu Meimei suddenly walked over and whispered in Li Qi's ear: "Master, it's almost time."
"You go ahead, I'll be there in a moment." Li Qi nodded, and then turned to Qin Hui and Zheng Yi and said: "You two, today's last supreme mooncake will be unveiled soon. I'll go prepare it first. You two will be later.
But you must come and see it.”
Supreme mooncake? Zheng Yi and Qin Hui looked at each other and nodded at the same time.
As soon as Li Qi left, Qin Hui asked in a low voice: "Secretary Secretary, I saw you seemed a little hesitant just now?"
Zheng Yidao: "Qin Shaozai, do you know how many kinds of mooncakes there are here?"
Qin Hui shook his head. He was busy working on scheming all day long, how could he pay attention to these things.
Zheng Yi looked bitter and said: "There are at least thirty kinds, two boxes of each kind, not sixty or seventy boxes, and the mooncakes here are very expensive."
When Qin Hui heard this, he immediately became dumbfounded and had the urge to burst out. This was too deceptive.