Others are fleeing famine, but I am a salted fish

She just wanted to simply set up ten tables, invite all the ladies who had sent her invitations, have a gathering, and hold a small auction to make some money, and have everyone have fun together.

But who would have thought that the actual number of people who showed up would fill up the entire Yipinxuan Restaurant.

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On the night of the banquet, Yipinxuan was bustling with people and lively, with the sound of stringed instruments and orchestras lingering in the air.

They were all upper-class dignitaries and businessmen in Yongzhou City. They had mutual interests, so it was natural for them to exchange pleasantries when they met.

Amidst the conversation, many people noticed that on the platform in the center of the first floor, there were several oddly shaped objects covered with red silk.

The appetizers served to the guests include mellow-tasting, intoxicating distilled liquor, as well as a variety of cold dishes from Yipinxuan.

Although the women were not good at drinking, it did not prevent them from looking at the head of the family toasting and chatting with familiar people.

During the conversation, the wine went down my throat, mellow and rich, slightly strong at first, but then came a very comfortable mellow and sweet feeling.

Most of the wealthy and powerful people who had never come into contact with distilled liquor before were immediately amazed by it.

Only a small number of people, such as the governor, the chief secretary, Commander Mu, Captain Wu, and Captain Shen, who had dealt with Lin Xiaoyue and his team before and who subsequently purchased liquor and instant noodles from Linjiazhuang on a regular basis, were relatively familiar with distilled liquor.

You won’t be like those who come into contact with distilled liquor for the first time, and be so overwhelmed by its mellow taste and unique charm that they lose their composure.

As for the female members of the family, they may have other intentions and want to jump out to give a warning to this village chief who comes from the countryside and is not presentable.

Haha, I'm just overthinking.

The more you are in the upper class, the more you understand the gap between social classes.

The identity and status of the township lord, who was personally appointed by the emperor, naturally carried the grace and protection of the imperial power. If the township lord was despised or offended, it would be tantamount to a provocation to the imperial power, and everyone naturally understood the seriousness of the situation.

Of course, there are a few powerful people who despise or offend the village chief for various reasons, but these are only very rare cases.

All in all, the banquet held at Yipinxuan can be said to be extremely grand and solemn.

Lin Yue stood at the window of the box on the third floor and looked down at the auction booth below which was busy yet orderly in chaos.

Looking at the rapidly growing Xiaocao and Ergouzi, with her simple guidance and Chunxing's assistance, she calmly directed and arranged the relevant personnel to handle all matters on and behind the scenes.

Listening to the constant stream of comments about the dinner, Lin Xiaoyue's lips curled up unconsciously. Come on, let the comments come even more fiercely.

Only when public opinion is overwhelming will the auction have a chance to reach its true climax.

"Hey, you said that this Le'an village chief from the countryside is really not up to the standard. He just imitates men to hold auctions. Who knows how big a joke this banquet will make?"

"Oh, who says it's not true? I sent her a visiting card a few days ago, but she made excuses to avoid it. I sent her an invitation to a tea party, but she didn't come either. Our new village chief is really arrogant."

"The news from the Imperial City said that the newly promoted Le'an Township Lady caught the eye of the current emperor by offering cement as a gift. I wonder what exactly this cement is? It has such a great charm that it can make this country girl soar to the sky."

"Hey, you're right. My brother sent back news from the border a while ago, saying that the emperor ordered the city wall to be reinforced with cement. Now, in addition to reclaiming land, the border soldiers also need to mobilize manpower to strengthen the defense. They are very busy."

"Oh, it's actually used for defense. It sounds like this village chief has some skills."

"Hey, look at what you said, what kind of skill is it for a woman to do those things? My brother said, it's just playing in the mud."

"Blind?! Playing in the mud, oh my, he really is from the countryside, messing around with things that are not presentable, it's a good thing that he was fooled."

As soon as these words came out, the woman who was more familiar with them quickly reached out to cover the woman's mouth and lowered her voice to scold, "Be careful, that person can't say anything."

As if realizing that she had said too much, the woman's face changed, she glanced around, and shut up and said no more.

Compared to the women who always gossip and gossip behind others' backs, the men are quite united and harmonious.

"This wine is quite good. My brother brought a jar back to our house when he was on a business trip. I heard it was produced in a place called Linjiazhuang in Wanbao Town."

"Hey, Linjiazhuang? Isn't that the same surname as the village owner? Could they be from the same family?"

"That should be the case. Otherwise, it is said that the production of this wine is not high and it is quite difficult to order. With so many of us gathered here today, it is still quite difficult to drink it."

"Last time I had dinner with Commander Mu, we drank this wine. It is said that the Commander likes this wine now."

"Not only that, didn't they confer the title of the first-rank official of the Imperial Hospital to the two doctors? They were also awarded the mansion and farm. Do you remember? I heard that before they moved in, they also hosted a small banquet for several families, and this kind of distilled liquor was served on the table at that time."

"Oh, come to think of it, this wine has a great origin. However, the wine has a rich aroma and a long aftertaste. It is indeed a rare good wine."

"Hey, I heard that the governor is here today, did you see him?"

"They came early. I saw them going upstairs to the private room just now. The chief secretary, the commander, and a group of officials also went upstairs."

"Tsk tsk tsk, look at the fact that the Le'an Township Lord is quite powerful."

"Not to mention, she has caught the emperor's eye and has been granted the title of Le'an Xiangzhu, which is slightly higher than the provincial governor. Who in Yongzhou City would dare not give her some face?"

"In that case, she is indeed a remarkable woman."

"Not only that, it is said that the Le'an Township Lord is now fourteen years old and still unmarried. Many wealthy families in Yongzhou City who have men of marriageable age are interested in her and are ready to make a move."

"So, I remember that there should be a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old among Brother Qian's grandchildren. Are you interested in him too?"

"It would be a lie to say that I'm not tempted. But the women in the inner house will take care of marriage. We just have to do our best and leave the rest to fate."

"Good, that's a good way to leave it to fate. In that case, I should follow Brother Qian's example."

As they spoke, several of them looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.

No one noticed that among the guests, one person swallowed his saliva, and there was a light in his cloudy eyes.

Lin Xiaoyue looked down at the huge crowds of people below, it was so lively and bustling, and the excitement in her heart was no less than that of the people below.

How can I not be excited? Those are small amounts of money, small amounts of money walking around! !