Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Xiaoyu just got up: "Yuyu, go to the space and get a basket of peanuts. We are going to fry drunkard peanuts later."

Yuyu nodded: "So you also know the crispy, salty and fragrant taste of Drunkard Peanuts. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water."

She closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and gently waved her slender fingers. A faint light flashed, and the door to space slowly opened.

On the storage shelf in the space, a basket of peanuts lies quietly in the corner.

Yuyu chanted a spell, and the basket of peanuts flew out and landed steadily on the kitchen chopping board: "Mom, the peanuts are here!"

Yu Yu's family gathered in the kitchen, ready to show off their skills in frying drunkard peanuts.

Li Hao was washing peanuts: "I didn't expect the peanuts grown in the space were also muddy."

Xiaoyu heated up the oil in the pan. The oil in the pan was swirling slightly, emitting wisps of hot steam. "After washing and drying, you can fry the drunkard peanuts. The pan is hot."

Yuyu was fiddling with the seasoning for the peanuts in the tavern: "The diners will come to the tavern later, I'll go wash the vegetables first."

Xiaoyu nodded and took the seasoning: "Okay"

Diners came to the pub one after another, and the Yu Yu family started to get busy again.

"Hey! Have you noticed? The new drunkard peanuts from this pub are amazing. Every one is fried to perfection, fragrant and crispy."

"The salty and fragrant taste when chewing it is really delicious when paired with wine," an old drinker said excitedly to the person next to him while chewing peanuts.

"That's right. The braised pork, fried pork with potatoes, and fried pork with chili in this tavern are already very appetizing. Now with these drunkard peanuts, I feel like I can finish a bowl of rice with just the peanuts. This store owner is really thoughtful!" echoed a young diner.

"These Drunkard's Peanuts have a special flavor. The spices used are very unique and must have been carefully blended. It also fits in with the atmosphere of the pub. It's so pleasant to eat this while drinking and chatting." A female diner also praised it.

Yuyu said happily: "Haha, I said that people who come to the tavern will definitely like to eat our newly made drunkard peanuts."

Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Yes, after all our hard work, it's worth it."

Li Hao also had a smile on his face: "This drunkard peanut is so good, let's introduce some new dishes in the future to make our tavern better and better."

Outside the Zuixian Tower, calligrapher Yu Shinan strolled to the front of the Tower and looked up. He saw the three large characters "Zuixian Tower" on the high-hanging plaque with extraordinary momentum.

He muttered to himself, "The characters seem to have a spiritual charm, and the strokes are strong yet free and easy, just like a dragon embracing water or a phoenix spreading its wings. What a beautiful character!"

Yu Shinan couldn't help but secretly admire that the person who could write such words must be extraordinary, and must be a master of calligraphy.

Yu Shinan frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "This calligraphy is actually better than mine. Who is the master who did this?"

A surge of curiosity and a desire to explore surged within him, and he unconsciously walked towards the tavern. "I absolutely must go into the tavern and take a look. Perhaps I can meet this calligraphy master and exchange a few words with him. If I could understand the secrets of his brushwork, it would surely benefit my calligraphy."

After saying that, he straightened his clothes and walked into Zuixian Tower, searching the surrounding walls and screens, hoping to find more traces of the exquisite calligraphy.

As soon as Yu Shinan stepped into Zuixianlou, a strong aroma of wine and food hit his nose.

The aroma seemed to have a magical power, instantly stimulating his taste buds, making him exclaim inwardly: "What a delicious smell!"

He followed the source of the fragrance and muttered to himself, "I'm here. Let's see what wonders are hidden in this Zuixian Tower. It has such a beautifully written plaque and such an alluring fragrance."

After saying that, he quickened his pace and walked inside.

When Yu Shinan stepped into Zuixianlou, the diners suddenly became lively.

"Look, that's Lord Yu Shinan!" a sharp-eyed diner shouted excitedly.

When the diners around heard this, they all looked at him with admiration, and some even put down their bowls and chopsticks.

"It really is Lord Yu. I've heard that his calligraphy is superb, and I'm happy to see it here today." A young diner who looked like a scholar said with anticipation.

His eyes followed Yu Shinan's figure closely, as if he wanted to see some of the true meaning of calligraphy from this great calligrapher.

"Lord Yu's calligraphy is highly praised. How many people want to get a piece of his calligraphy but can't. I didn't expect to come across it in Zuixianlou. It's such a blessing." An elderly diner stroked his beard, his eyes flashing with excitement, and nodded continuously.

Yuyu's eyes lit up, and he quickly stopped wiping the wine jug in his hand. Curiously, he stretched his neck to look towards the door, thinking to himself, "To be called a calligrapher, his handwriting must be quite impressive. I wonder who it is."

Li Hao was carrying a plate of freshly cooked peanuts to the customer's table. Hearing this, he couldn't help but quicken his pace: "I'll go see who it is."

Xiaoyu was busy in the kitchen. When she heard the noise outside, she poked her head out from the stove and said with a smile, "Oh, this is a rare guest! A calligrapher has come to our Zuixianlou today."

Yu Shinan stood there, quickly waving his hands and humbly responding, "I don't deserve it. The calligraphy of your Zuixianlou is much better. I just saw the words on the plaque at the door. The brushstrokes are so powerful and free-spirited. It must be the work of a master."

Xiaoyu: "It's just something I wrote casually. That's all. I can't say I'm a master."

Upon hearing this, Yu Shinan couldn't help but show surprise on his face, and quickly said, "So it was written by your daughter. She is truly as capable as any man! This calligraphy may seem casual, but in fact, every stroke is exquisite and full of charm. It is definitely not something you could just write casually."

Xiaoyu smiled and waved her hand, "Master Yu, you are too kind. I just study and practice calligraphy for fun. How could I possibly catch the eye of a great calligrapher like you?"

Yu Shinan, however, looked at Yu Yu who was looking out from behind her mother and said sincerely, "I'm not lying at all. Seeing the words on this plaque today, I feel that they are extraordinary."

"I thought it was the work of some hidden master, but I never thought it was written by such a young girl. I hope to ask Miss Yuyu for advice, so that I can broaden my horizons and learn the exquisite writing techniques."

Yuyu quickly waved her hands and said, "Master Yu, these words are just random scribblings. There's nothing much I can teach you."

Yu Shinan smiled, stepped forward, looked at Yuyu sincerely, and said, "Miss Yuyu, don't be so modest. The calligraphy on your plaque is so dynamic and flowing, and the skill and talent it embodies are evident. It's definitely not something that ordinary people can achieve."

"Although I have studied calligraphy for many years, when I saw the words on the plaque outside Zuixianlou, I still felt that Yu Yu's calligraphy has many things worth learning from."