Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 89 What is Fish and Bear's Paw?
Shijia Restaurant opened last year, and showed its strength by sending a valuable Western clock to Zhaojia Restaurant, and invited the famous actor of Xi'an City, that is, Master Pu Fushan, to sing the opposite opera, but now, the entire restaurant It still looked deserted, the setting sun slanted, and the empty room looked quite decadent.

In fact, it’s not surprising. Chinese people are actually very nostalgic. Zhao’s Restaurant has been open for at least 20 years. As a newly opened restaurant, it would not be easy to carve out a way out in Xi'an's catering market, even if the Shi family was backed by a big family.

Last year, I was still looking at Shi Tianfu, who was dressed in brocade and wore old rough jade rings on his thumbs, drooling enviously, but now he came to negotiate with him on an equal footing. Song Qingshu still shook his head with emotion and sighed The world is impermanent, and soon he proudly threw the bicycle to the door, and the bird slipped into Shi's restaurant through the side door quietly and wretchedly.

As soon as he entered the door, Song Qingshu knew what a dog was. Taking advantage of this time, Song Qingshu wanted to avoid the eyes and ears of the Zhao family on the opposite side, and made a surprise attack. Coincidentally, just after entering the door, an acquaintance happened to come down the stairs on the opposite side , Two unprepared people just bumped into each other face to face.

It turned out to be Zhao Yuanwai's distant cousin, and his most trusted housekeeper, Zhao Fu!
This unexpected surprise attack is not going to happen, he took two steps back, regained his senses and Song Qingshu snorted resentfully, who knew that Zhao Fu seemed to be more guilty than him, he took a big step back, and his chest was so scared He was crouching down, and he was covering his chest with a bulging bag. On his face like a thin monkey, his expression was like that of a weak and sick wolf, ferocious and fearful.

Dazzled by the setting sun downstairs, Zhao Fu didn't realize it was Song Qingshu a second or two later. He also snorted coldly, stared at him timidly and vigilantly and walked around, then arrogantly shook his head, and exited through the side door where Song Qingshu came in. go.

What is this thing for?Seeing him slipping faster than a rabbit, Song Qingshu immediately put a big hello on his head.

Shi Tianfu's restaurant is really run by the general staff who are lying on the counter and dozing off. He didn't know that Song Qingshu went upstairs. Maybe Zhao Fu just left, and the door of the shopkeeper's room was also open. From the outside, Shi Tianfu seemed to be watching through the setting sun. Something is fascinated.

It probably has something to do with Butler Zhao!Unable to bear the curiosity, Song Qingshu sneaked behind him, but immediately jumped up and shouted angrily.

"The recipe for making Lao Tzu's cream!"

"Ahhh? What? No!"

It is said that he is a guilty conscience. This voice almost scared Shi Tianfu out of heart disease. In a panic, he just hid the thick stack of menus in his crotch. Overwhelmed, he yelled at Song Qingshu unkindly: "Who are you? Why did you come to my Shiji restaurant! Come on!"

Song Qingshu's teeth were itching with hatred. He understood why Zhao Fu came here in such a sneaky way. When cooperating with the Zhao family, the two sides had an agreement. Pass it on to the apprentices of the Zhao family, but the Zhao family does not allow it to be passed on to outsiders!Zhao Fu secretly sold the commercial secret of the formula to Shi Tianfu, not only Zhao Yuanwai, but also himself!

Fortunately, Song Qingshu is not a rookie anymore, although he was annoyed, he didn't make a fuss on the spot, instead, he took out a sachet from his waist without any haste, and held it in front of Shi Tianfu's eyes. Shaking.

This thing was given by Fu Shan, regardless of why he is a man wearing a sachet, at any rate, this thing is a token, Shi Tianfu recognized it at a glance: "Oh, you are sent by Fu Qingzhu, Mr. Fu?"

"That's right, this is Song Qingshu, the manager of the KDN restaurant, the one who cooks the tomato dishes." Putting the sachet back in his arms, Song Qingshu fisted generously and introduced himself.

This well-known Shi Tianfu was embarrassed. He stole other people's recipes and was arrested. He gestured with both hands in embarrassment and didn't know what to say. Fortunately, the two guys had already caught thieves and carried the table. When his legs came up, Shi Tianfu finally found a target, and roared at the two hapless ghosts: "What are you doing here, didn't you see the distinguished guest coming? Why don't you hurry up and serve tea, and pour my Tieguanyin into it!"

After all, he is also in business, so he has a thick skin. After this embarrassment, Shi Tianfu's fat face bloomed into an old chrysanthemum in an instant, and he waved to Song Qingshu with a smile: "Come, shopkeeper Song, please take a seat!"

After all, it came from a big family. The tables and chairs are more imposing than Song Qingshu’s. They are all made of red sandalwood. If they are to be placed in later generations, a set of tables and chairs will cost four to five million yuan, and the teacups are also high-quality blue and white porcelain. After taking a sip of Tieguanyin, which is tens of thousands a catty, Song Qingshu couldn't help but slander again, he really enjoys it!
"I don't know what you can do when Shopkeeper Song comes here again?"

The tea was also served, and the matter was still a little guilty. Shi Tianfu, the fat man, didn't go around in circles, and asked directly. Hearing this, Song Qingshu smiled, took out the sachet, and opened his mouth to talk nonsense.

"At the beginning, I was framed by an adulterer and was arrested and imprisoned. It was Mr. Fu Shan Gao Yi who defended us and was released from prison. Therefore, I owe Mr. Fu Shan a big favor. Yesterday, Mr. Fu Shan came to the door and talked about his My relative, Boss Shi’s business is in a downturn, and he is quite worried, hoping that I can pass on the recipes, and he will pay for it.”

Suddenly, he clasped his fists at Dongmian, the kindness and injustice on Song Qingshu's face almost overflowed, and Shi Tianfu was stunned for a moment.The saliva touched Shi Tianfu's goldfish eyes, Song Qingshu yelled more righteously than Doctor Qu Yuan.

"Mr. Fu Shan is a life-saving grace! Ququ recipes, how can a certain family ask for money? No, today I am sending recipes to Boss Shi!"

There was a big circle in the clouds and mist, and Shi Tianfu almost fainted after hearing the last sentence. What about sending recipes? Song Qingshu grabbed his neck and ripped off him. His family and Fu Shan's family are family friends After getting married, this guy went back and told Fu Shanyi that he stole his recipes, and returned to the family, how would he behave?Moreover, craftsmen are most jealous of others stealing their craftsmanship. If he wants to make trouble, his restaurant's reputation will be ruined, and his colleagues will have to rub their backs.

With a mournful face and a smiling face that was uglier than crying, Shi Tianfu waved his hands and shook his head and declined, "How can that be done? Boss Song Gao Yi accepted it, but the money is still to be given! Someone..."

Shi Tianfu wanted to send Song Qingshu away with ten taels and twenty taels just like Zhao Fu, but before he finished speaking, Song Qingshu shook his head and vetoed righteously: "No, no, even if Mr. Fu Shan wants to pay One hundred taels of silver, but how can I ask for it?"

This time the price tag was released, his chubby face was full of pain, and Shi Tianfu, who was twitching at the corners of his mouth, gritted his teeth and gave way sadly: "No, no, I must give it, otherwise I will give it to you." How can someone Shi have the face to continue to open a store? Come, come, get a tattoo of a hundred taels of silver!"

Twelve taels and one ingot, and the shiny official silver filled half the table. This time Song Qingshu wasn't too polite. He put his cloth bag in his pocket while putting it into his bosom, and smiled happily under Shi Tianfu's painful gaze. Quan thanked him and said, "If that's the case, I will be disrespectful!"

Seeing Song Qingshu put it into his arms, Shi Tianfu also knew that he didn't really want any recipes. The recipes had already been stuffed into his crotch. It would be good if 100 taels were used as a tuition fee, and he could learn the dishes from the recipes If you sell it generously, you don't have to worry about Song Qingshu's troubles in the future, although the tuition fee is a bit expensive.

But at this time, Shi Tianfu was not in the mood to entertain Song Qingshu anymore. Seeing that he had put away the money, he simply gave the order to evict the guests listlessly, picked up the teacup and tasted it carefully, and stopped talking, meaning that you can leave and leave.

This is a popular euphemism for the gentry and landlord class in this era, but Song Qingshu came from later generations. Under the revolutionary red flag, the good young people of the new century who grew up in the spring breeze of New China, how can they understand these decadent and backward landlord class stuff?Besides, even if you understand it, you haven't done the business today!He can't go either!
It can be regarded as recovering a little "loss", patting the heavy money in his arms, Song Qingshu was overjoyed to repay his face, and said with a smile: "I'm coming down today, because I still have an important business to discuss with Boss Shi!"

Business is always what businessmen care about. Looking at the mystery Song Qingshu said, and thinking about it, Fu Shan is unlikely to open his mouth to ask for recipes for himself. Shi Tianfu suddenly became more energetic, and asked curiously.

"Oh? I wonder what kind of business shopkeeper Song has?"

Song Qingshu's next sentence made his goldfish eyes widen, and he took a sharp breath.

"I have an idea. Together, our two families can overwhelm the Zhao's Restaurant across from it!"

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After talking in secret for less than 5 minutes, Shi Tianfu opened his mouth and agreed to the matter, and sent Song Qingshu out. Looking at his back on a bicycle, Shi Tianfu still couldn't help shaking his head with emotion.

This kid is really a genius in business!
On the other side, wandering across this street, stopped at the corner, and stared gloomily at the Zhao Family Restaurant, which was also bathed in the golden setting sun, Song Qingshu also sneered viciously.

"You fooled me, lied to my officials? This time, let you know what you can't have it both ways!"

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Two days passed quickly, and on the third morning, Zhao's Restaurant opened as usual, and the staff were busy cleaning the door, tables and stools.Yawning, Mr. Zhao Neng, Mr. Zhao was also riding a bicycle, and he planned to rush to the Sanbian Governor's Mansion to go to work in a daze, but before he had gone far, he suddenly stopped the car and suddenly turned around.

On the opposite side, the usually quiet Shi's restaurant suddenly became lively. Seeing the crackling of firecrackers, groups of people wandered in carrying gift boxes, obviously attending a banquet for some kind of happy event.

"Strange, when did he, Shi Tianfu, get such a big business?"

(End of this chapter)