Xie Wanxing's eyes sparkled with excitement. She excitedly tugged at Xie Songlin's sleeve and said, "Dad, do you want to sell a few more cups? We easily sold this one cup for three thousand taels of silver today. If we sell a few more, we won't have to worry about anything in the future."
"We can't go." Xie Songlin frowned, then shook his head firmly and said seriously, "The reason this thing can be sold at such a high price is because it's rare. Shopkeeper Zheng has been in this business for so many years, he's no fool. If we keep selling the same cups, he'll definitely guess we still have a lot. Wouldn't that mean he's been cheated out of the three thousand taels? Will he let us go so easily? He'll definitely make trouble for us."
Xie Songlin continued, "We can't sell it to anyone else. They can open a store as big as the Treasure Pavilion, so they must be local tyrants. If we sell it to someone else, they will probably know it. And Ah Xing, don't forget, there is no technology to make glass in this era. If we take two more out, someone will definitely track us down. Don't cause trouble for a few thousand taels of silver."
Xie Wanxing nodded and said, "Dad, you're right. It's still early. Why don't we find a place to have a meal? We'll go look for shops this afternoon. Now that we have three thousand taels of silver, we can pick out a suitable place and book a shop."
Xie Songlin, holding three thousand taels of silver, said generously, "Okay, let's go to the biggest restaurant on the main street and have a good meal today."
Xie Songlin sat back on the shaft of the carriage nimbly, picked up the reins skillfully, shook them lightly, and drove the carriage with Xie Wanxing towards the main street. The sound of horse hooves could be heard all the way, and the father and daughter were in a particularly good mood.
After arriving at the main street, Xie Songlin pulled the reins to stop the carriage, and asked a passerby on the street and found out the location of Zuixianlou, the largest restaurant in the town.
Standing at the pinnacle of the main street, Zuixianlou is truly magnificent. Its vermilion gate stands open, a gilded plaque adorning the lintel. The three characters "Zuixianlou" are powerful and gleam in the sunlight. Two majestic stone lions flank the gate. The building is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, and delicate wind chimes hang from the eaves and corners, emitting a crisp, melodious sound in the breeze.
Xie Songlin brought Xie Wanxing closer to Zuixianlou. Before they got there, they could see the endless stream of diners.
The servant standing at the door had sharp eyes and noticed Xie Songlin and his daughter were dressed in extraordinary clothes. He quickly came forward with a smile on his face, bowed respectfully, and then extended his hand to help hold the reins of the carriage. He said, "Sir, please leave the carriage to me. I will take good care of it for you. You can go in and have your meal."
At the same time, a smart-looking waiter dressed in a neat long gown walked out quickly with a warm smile on his face. He bowed slightly to Xie Songlin and his daughter, then extended his hand as a gesture of invitation and led them into the restaurant.
Just after walking a few steps into the door, the waiter politely asked, "Sir, are you two?"
Xie Songlin God nodded and replied, "Yes, both of you."
The waiter then asked, "Do you two gentlemen need a private room?"
Xie Wanxing said, "The private room is good, but do you have a minimum consumption?"
Upon hearing this, the waiter had a puzzled look on his face. He scratched his head and asked, "Minimum consumption? What does that mean? I don't quite understand."
Xie Songlin explained: "Minimum consumption means eating in a private room. Is there a rule that states how much money we have to spend at least? If not, then take us to the private room."
The waiter suddenly realized and said with a smile, "That's not available. Don't worry, come with me upstairs. I'll choose a private room with a good view for you. I guarantee you two will enjoy a comfortable meal while enjoying the beautiful scenery."
Xie Songlin said politely, "Thank you." After that, he took Xie Wanxing and followed the waiter to the second floor.
Walking up the stairs, Xie Wanxing looked around curiously and saw that the second floor of the restaurant was decorated quite elegantly. There were many exquisite calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls on both sides of the aisle. The doors of the private rooms also looked very delicate, and different patterns were carved on the doors, each with its own characteristics. Each private room had its name written on it.
After a while, the waiter stopped in front of a private room called Shanshuiji, opened the door, stepped aside to let Xie Songlin and his daughter in, and said with a smile, "Dear guests, are you satisfied with this private room?"
Xie Songlin was the first to step into the private room, followed closely by Xie Wanxing. The tables and chairs were meticulously crafted from the finest mahogany, their hues warm and soft. The tabletops and chairbacks were intricately carved with floral designs, each line flowing smoothly and naturally. A set of delicate blue-and-white porcelain tableware sat on the table, and the teapot and cups were painted with elegant landscapes.
There are several ink paintings hanging on the wall, in which elements such as mountains, rivers, clouds, and flying birds blend together, and the brushstrokes are delicate and lively.
Xie Wanxing walked to the window, stuck his head out and looked out, he saw a clear stream winding by, the river water sparkling in the sunlight, willows swaying on the river bank, from time to time a few small boats passed by slowly, the boatmen on the boats paddled leisurely, and there were pedestrians on the shore, some stopping to admire the river view, some chatting and laughing in groups of two or three, it was a lively and comfortable picture of city life.
"This is the one!" Xie Wanxing chose a seat by the window.
Xie Songlin looked at his daughter's happy expression and laughed too. Then he walked to the seat opposite Xie Wanxing and sat down. He called the waiter over and listened to the introduction and ordered three signature dishes and a soup.
The waiter quickly wrote down: "Okay, please wait a moment, my two guests. I will tell the kitchen to prepare it quickly and I guarantee you will be satisfied." After saying that, he retreated.
Xie Wanxing gently fiddled with the exquisite tableware on the table, and said with a satisfied smile on his face, "This restaurant is really something. For example, the scenery is really beautiful."
"The scenery is indeed nice. Let's invite your mother and the others over for a meal tomorrow." Xie Songlin waved his hand and said, "We'll open a restaurant in the future and let you eat there every day."
The two of them were sitting quietly waiting for their food when they suddenly heard a commotion coming from the private room next door. The noise was faint at first, but soon became louder and louder, mixed with the sounds of slamming tables and smashing cups, and even someone shouting at the top of their lungs, which instantly disrupted the originally pleasant atmosphere.
Xie Wanxing frowned and asked, "Is there someone causing trouble next door?"
Xie Songlin listened carefully and heard the sound like a dandy boy who was drunk and acting crazy. From the sound coming from next door, the dandy boy was yelling incoherently, cursing and saying nonsense that others could not understand, and then shouting at the waiter to bring more wine. The arrogance and domineeringness of the sound could be felt even through the wall.
"It's okay. Such a big restaurant will definitely be solved in a short time."
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