"Why are you bringing so much again? It's too heavy. Next time, bring less. I'll take the food box back after I've replenished it." It wasn't appropriate to ask Ming Yan to wait, so Gu Chengyu asked Ming Yan to go back first.
Ming Yan chuckled and said, "You have worked so hard! Eat more. The food box is waiting for you to finish. Please take the little one back!"
Gu Chengyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled at him, "You go back first! I can just take the food box back with me."
Gu Chengyu understood what Ming Yan meant. The three people in the same room as him all had average family backgrounds. Jiang Kenan's family seemed to be worse off, so the meals sent by his family every day were only steamed buns and vegetables. Gu Chengyu only saw him bring them yesterday.
I ate two pieces of fat meat, which I guess was given by Gu Chengyu’s daily smell of meat.
When he came on the first day, Ming Mo was afraid that he would be hungry, so he not only brought six dishes, but also a plate of pastries. Since Gu Chengyu started practicing martial arts, he gets hungry easily and eats a lot. However, with so much,
Gu Chengyu didn't finish eating either, and then he noticed that his three colleagues had looked at him several times.
After carefully observing the dishes sent by their families, they found that the dishes served by Liu Zonghan and Ren Ge contained meat. Jiang Kenan actually ate cucumbers and two white-flour steamed buns.
This made Gu Chengyu a little embarrassed. Liu Zonghan's dishes were simply incomparable with his own. The cook at his house learned from the chef at Juxianglou. Gu Chengyu gave him several kinds of dishes in order to satisfy his appetite.
Let the cook change the recipe. The cook's skills are naturally good, and the dishes are delicious and delicious.
The three of them had been so greedy for the past three days that Gu Chengyu felt embarrassed even if they were staring at him. He even mentioned the matter to Liang's mother when he returned home and said that he would give less gifts in the future. It's not that he hadn't thought of inviting everyone.
Eat, but it takes forever, so it’s impossible for him to treat you to lunch every time, right?
Unexpectedly, Mother Liang was more prepared today than before. It seems that she wanted him to treat his colleagues to dinner. That’s fine! It’s good to treat him once in a while, as it can enhance the relationship between colleagues! This food box should feed four people.
It's enough.
Carrying the food box into the house, Ren Ge glanced at it seemingly unintentionally. When he found that the food box had more layers than before, he couldn't help but secretly sighed. This Gu Chengyu is really luxurious, not that he is a farmer.
? How come your family is so rich?
Eating these delicacies every day brings suffering to all of them under the same roof. Their family backgrounds are all average, but Jiang Kenan's family is worse than them. It would be nice to have meat every day, but Gu Chengyu's dishes are just like those
It's not as good as the ones in big restaurants. It looks like it was made by a skilled cook from a wealthy family.
Liu Zonghan was also very curious about the Gu family's wealth. It seemed that the food was almost the same as that of Zhong Mingding Restaurant. It was not that there were no aristocratic families in the Hanlin Academy. On the contrary, there were many aristocratic families in the Hanlin Academy.
Although the imperial examination gives opportunities to poor families, the main force in taking the imperial examination is still those from aristocratic families. Those people have been taught by famous teachers since they were young. The cost of studying is a drop in the bucket for them, and they have no shortage of connections. Therefore,
It is a wise saying that it is difficult to produce a noble son from a poor family.
Liu Zonghan was of course curious about why Gu Chengyu had such rich meals every day, because everyone knew that Gu Chengyu was a farmer. However, I heard that the Gu family later started a soap business and became prosperous.
His wife also bought the soap, which is very valuable. It seems that the profit of the soap is huge! Even if some officials have to share it every year, they can still make a lot of money. This can be seen from Gu Chengyu's meals.
Gu Chengyu picked up the food box and felt it was very heavy, so he placed the food box on the table.
"Ahem! My lords, I have been here at the Hanlin Academy for three days. I have been taken care of by you for these three days. Today I asked my cook to cook a few more dishes, and I would like to thank you for your compliments. My cook's skills are not as good as those of others.
What do you think about the poor chefs in those restaurants?"
"What? How can you be so embarrassed? We didn't do anything to help you, no reward for nothing!" Ren Ge was the first to respond. In fact, he had been aroused by Gu Chengyu's delicious food in the past few days.
Gu Chengyu's invitation just now made his eyes light up. However, after all, we had just met each other, so he was a little embarrassed.
Liu Zonghan also quickly refused, "This is no good. I really haven't done you any favors. I deserve it!"
Even Jiang Kenan, who has always been taciturn, spoke up for the first time, "Don't be so polite. We are all officials in the same court and we must help each other in the future."
Gu Chengyu had already opened the food box, "You don't have to be polite to me, the food has been brought. If you don't eat it, it will be a waste. Come on, come on, sit down!"
As soon as it was opened, there was a strong aroma. The top layer was steamed tofu with spareribs and pork belly in honey sauce. The aroma made the other three swallow their saliva. Ren Ge took the lead and sat down in front of Gu Chengyu. What are you waiting for? Since you are so kind
It’s hard to say no, so it’s better to be respectful than to obey!
The meal was a feast for the guests and the host, and Gu Chengyu also found out a lot about the Hanlin Academy from their mouths. Including the cold reception he had received these days, he also asked the three of them about their experiences, and after learning that they were the same
, Gu Chengyu was completely relieved.
A few people ate and drank. After Liu Zonghan finished the last half bowl of Baolao duck soup, everyone couldn't help but give Gu Chengyu a thumbs up.
"Jinyu! Your cook's skills are really good! It's not bad compared to Juxianglou." Liu Zonghan's friend invited him to Juxianglou. Needless to say, the dishes at Juxianglou were so good that Liu Zonghan
That’s why I used it here as a metaphor.
"Oh? Mr. Liu, have you tried the food at Juxianglou? I've always heard people say that the food at Juxianglou is the best in the whole capital. It's a pity that the food at that restaurant is too expensive. Otherwise, I must try it too."
Ren Ge immediately asked enviously.
Gu Chengyu couldn't help but was a little stunned. It seemed that their Hanlin Academy was really a Qingshui Yamen. Excluding the sons of aristocratic families and those whose family members were in business, everyone's life was very tight!
Liu Zonghan was a little proud, "That's right! The food is really good! It tastes almost the same as here, but there are many types of dishes there, and new dishes are launched every once in a while. It's really delicious!"
Speaking of this, Liu Zonghan still had an afterthought on his face. It was too expensive, and his friends couldn't invite him often! The owner behind the restaurant was really making a lot of money. Juxiang Restaurant has been famous in the capital for three years, and many people from other places have
When merchants come to the capital, they all go to Juxiang Tower.
"Don't you mean that if you don't stay at Qunying Tower or eat at Juxiang Tower when you come to the capital, then you haven't been to the capital? Then the business of Juxiang Tower is so good, which means its food is delicious!"
Gu Chengyu didn't know that his Juxiang Building was so famous in the capital, that it would be on par with Qunying Building? This really surprised him!
After eating and drinking, Gu Chengyu and the others cleared the table. In the afternoon, Gu Chengyu was still very leisurely. Taking the historical notes, Gu Chengyu seriously began to look for typos.