The Age of Discovery: Chinese cuisine swept across Europe

After Min Xi and Gail left, the Earl looked at Min Xi's back and said, "This Chinese man is not the same one as before." He was not used to looking at Chinese people and felt that the two looked the same, except for their different clothes.

Fernando said, "Of course not. They are all the owners of this restaurant. This one is the chef and that one is the accountant."

The count nodded and said nothing more.

Fernando introduced him to the ways and benefits of hot pot, saying that it was the most interesting to eat in winter, delicious and fun. He saw the soup on the copper pot began to boil, so he started to put the vegetables in, starting with the beef.

He could now eat hot pot with chopsticks. When the beef changed color, he quickly picked it out and put it in the earl's bowl, saying, "Try it!"

As he said this, he picked up the rest and put it into his own bowl. When he put it in his mouth and tasted it, he found that the taste was different from before, it was especially rich and delicious. Could it be that beef is so delicious when it is boiled?

The count felt that his eyebrows were about to fall off. He had never eaten such delicious food. This Chinese chef was such a good cook. No wonder Pedro took him out for dinner.

Fernando ate the beef liver and tripe in turn, and was so happy and satisfied with the food.

The count also enjoyed the most impressive meal in his life. He had no idea that there were people in the world who could cook such delicious food.

After dinner, Fernando asked Gael to bring up two bowls of double-skin milk. While eating, he asked the count, "Cousin, what do you think of today's meal?"

The Earl nodded: "It's delicious. I never knew there was such delicious food in the world!"

"Right! If you don't come to Lisbon, you will never be able to eat this." Fernando said proudly.

The count hesitated for a moment and said, "Pedro, are you familiar with the two Chinese bosses?"

"Yes, I am very good friends with the two bosses." Fernando was very proud when he talked about this. "The Chinese screen that our Majesty gave to your Majesty and the Queen was painted by one of the bosses."

"Is it the accountant?"

"Yes."

"Then he has many talents," said the Count.

"More than that! Not only does he have high artistic attainments, he is also a man of high martial arts skills. He knows Chinese Kung Fu and can beat several people alone with his bare hands. His marksmanship is also very good. I have never seen such a perfect person." Fernando praised Yun Ji without reservation.

The Count was moved when he heard this: "Do you know that there are other Orientals in Fulangji?"

Fernando thought for a moment and said, "I think there should be some, but they are not Chinese. They are natives from some islands. They were brought back as slaves and kept in the homes of nobles. They are rarely seen."

The Count asked: "Did your two friends go to Coimbra in October?"

"Hey, how do you know? Have you seen them?" Fernando was very surprised.

"Have they really been to Coimbra?" the count confirmed again, his tone becoming obviously excited.

"Yes, I lent them the carriage. They were going to meet two professors at the University of Coimbra," said Fernando.

The Count said excitedly: "That's a great coincidence!"

Fernando still didn't understand: "What's going on?"

The Count said, "There is something I need to confirm with your two friends. Can you take me to see them? I need to speak to them in private."

"Okay. But can't you tell me about it?" Fernando asked doubtfully.

The count said, "The decision on this matter is not mine. It is up to your two friends. After I talk to them, they will decide whether to tell you or not."

Fernando shrugged, "Okay, I'll go see if they're free."

The guests are all having lunch at this moment. Even though it is noon, the downstairs is almost full, which shows how prosperous the business is.

Fernando found Yunji and said that his cousin wanted to meet him and Min Xi.

Yun Ji was surprised: "Is there something wrong?"

Fernando said, "I don't know either. Come up to us when you are free."

Yun Ji said, "You have finished eating, right? I'll ask someone to come up and clear the table for you."

Fernando nodded: "Okay. And give us a pot of tea."

"no problem."

After finishing his work downstairs, Yun Ji went to tell Min Xi about this. Min Xi was also surprised. He thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that he wants you to draw for him?"

Yun Ji shook his head: "I don't know."

The two men went upstairs and opened the door of the private room. The cousins ​​were drinking tea and chatting. Seeing them coming up, Count Hernandez stood up and said, "I am very sorry to bother you. I have something to confirm with you. Pedro, can you please go out for a moment?"

Fernando was born with a gossipy heart. He was so curious that he died, but he was not allowed to listen. He could only look at his cousin with a slightly resentful look and went out reluctantly.

"Please take a seat!" the count invited them to take a seat.

Min Xi and Yun Ji sat down: "What do you want to talk to us about?"

The Count asked: "Did you two go to Coimbra in early October?"

Min Xi and Yun Ji looked at each other, both of them showing alertness. Min Xi said, "I wonder why you are asking about our itinerary?"

Seeing them like this, the count hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, it's like this. In early October, my wife's sister Emma took her two children from Leiria to Coimbra. On the way, they encountered robbers. The robbers shot and injured the driver, and Emma was almost kidnapped by the robbers. Fortunately, an Oriental rescued them and escorted them to Coimbra safely. Unfortunately, the driver was seriously injured at the time, and Emma did not have time to repay the kind gentleman. We have always wanted to find that gentleman and express our gratitude to him. I heard from Pedro that the two of you also went to Coimbra in October, so I wanted to confirm whether it was you. Don't worry, Emma obeyed the will of that gentleman and did not tell anyone about this matter. She only told me and her sister. She hoped that we could help her find the savior."

Yun Ji heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "It's just a piece of cake, it's nothing to worry about! Are Ms. Emma and the driver okay?"

After hearing what he said, the Count was sure that he was the one who saved Emma. He came up and held Yun Ji's hand tightly, "They are all fine. Sir, did you really save Emma? I finally found you! When I heard Pedro say that he would bring me to a restaurant opened by two Chinese friends, I wondered if you were the one who saved Emma. I didn't expect that you really were the one! That's great! On behalf of my wife and my father-in-law's family, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you!"

Yun Ji pulled back his hand and said, "It's not just about saving Ms. Emma, ​​it's also about saving myself, you really don't have to take it to heart."

The count reached out and touched himself, then took out a badge and put it in Yun Ji's hand: "I came out today without bringing anything with me. This badge is a token of our family. If one day you go to Spain, you can come to us with this, and we will definitely receive you with the highest courtesy."

Yun Ji looked at the badge, then at the earl, and said, "Since Your Excellency the Earl is so kind, I will accept it."

Fernando was waiting outside the door impatiently. He bent his fingers and knocked on the door: "Are you done talking?"

The Count said, "Do you mind if Pedro knows about this, my Lords?"

Yun Ji thought for a moment and said, "Let him in."

Min Xi stood up and opened the door: "Your Excellency the Baron, please come in."

Fernando looked at them and said, "Why are you keeping the door closed and not letting me know? It's so mysterious."

The count said, "It is like this. My wife Aurora's sister Emma went to Coimbra in October. She encountered robbers on the road and was saved by your two friends."

When Fernando heard this, his eyes widened like bells: "Oh my God, is this true? Min, Yun, you didn't even tell me about such a big thing! What happened? Tell me the details of what happened!"

Yun Ji smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Fortunately, you lent us those two guns, otherwise we would be in big trouble."

Yun Ji gave a brief account of what had happened, and Min Xi simply added a few words, because he did not participate in the entire process and was just hiding in the carriage.

After hearing this, Fernando couldn't help dancing with joy: "You have to report this to His Majesty. You may be able to confer a title of nobility on me! Really! At least you can confer the title of baron like me."