Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

Wen Yuan stood beside the table and said cordially, "Dear guests, what would you like to eat?"

The boss said that in the tavern, no matter what the guests' identities are, as long as they come in, they are all called guests.

County Magistrate Wang was still examining the small dishes on the table when County Lieutenant Lin, stroking his beard, smiled and said, "What would you like to eat, my Lord and Master? I'm hosting you today. Feel free to bring out any specialties you have."

"Sir County Lieutenant..." The lawyer spoke in surprise, but his face was more filled with joy.

County Magistrate Lin glanced at him sideways and said, "Go ahead, don't be polite."

This lawyer doesn't look like someone who has never had good food and wine on weekdays. What happened today? He looks like he is very happy.

But after all, he has been an old man in the county government for so many years. Even if he has no money or is honest, he can still afford a meal.

Besides, there were three people eating at the same table, and he was the oldest. He was the one who insisted on joining the table, so it was reasonable for him to treat everyone to the meal.

County Magistrate Wang was also pleasantly surprised and said, "Thank you very much, Brother Lin."

After talking, the two of them lowered their heads and began to drink the free tea. County Magistrate Lin felt that it was a bit strange, but did not think much about it.

However, the tea in this shop tastes quite unique, a little sweet, and has the fragrance of some unknown tea.

"Today we have pig's head, braised beef, Huadiao drunken chicken, and the new dry pot prawns. What would you like to order?"

"What else?"

County Lieutenant Lin waved his hand and said, "If you have any other food here, report it all at once."

"We have braised beef, braised duck tongues, pork head, shochu, Yangchun noodles, and the Huadiao drunken chicken and dry pot prawns I just mentioned." Wen Yuan listed the dishes in one breath, then went on to state the prices: "Our braised beef is one tael of silver per portion, the braised duck tongues are one tael and five qian of silver per portion, and the shochu is two taels of silver per pot. What would you like to order?"

County Magistrate Lin, who was sitting upright and listening, almost fell to the ground.

This price... is a bit expensive, right?

I wonder how big a pot of braised beef would be worth one or two taels of silver.

County Lieutenant Lin looked at the two men in front of him with shining eyes and nodded with a pained heart: "Then give our table a portion of braised beef, a portion of braised duck tongue, and a pot of liquor."

The lawyer seemed to want to say something but stopped himself, and in the end he said nothing.

County Magistrate Wang naturally didn't say much. After all, it was not his treat, so he would make a profit whether he ate more or less.

Wenyuan wrote down the menu and then went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.

County Magistrate Lin felt that the atmosphere at the table was a bit strange. Wanting to break it, he smiled and extended his chopsticks towards a piece of egg and shrimp.

As soon as it was served, he felt that the shrimp and egg custard was novel and more exquisite than anything he had ever seen.

As soon as he put the egg custard in his mouth, he was stunned.

This... this is so damn delicious!

The county lieutenant quickly swallowed what he had in his mouth and hurriedly picked up the second piece of food with his chopsticks.

"Please come in, guest officer!"

Ning Zigui greeted from behind the counter.

The three people who were eating the snacks on the table looked at the door and found that it was Lu Yunfeng. They greeted him with a smile.

Lu Yunfeng nodded slightly in return and lowered his gaze.

Most of the side dishes have been eaten, but you can still tell that they are very delicately prepared.

Lu Yunfeng smiled slightly, it looked delicious.

Yes, he has tasted Madam Yun’s craftsmanship, and it is naturally unique.

Then, his gaze turned to the woman in plain clothes sitting not far from the counter.

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and nodded, then came over to receive them personally.

Lu Ling, who was standing behind Lu Yunfeng, also stepped forward and greeted her generously: "Sister Yun, long time no see."

"You're finally here. Sit down quickly and tell me what you want to eat." Yun Zhenzhen pulled them to sit at another table.

"Brother Lu, why don't you sit down and eat with us?" County Magistrate Lin politely invited.

The master on the other side tightened his grip on the chopsticks.

He was not worried about anything else, but was worried that once the final bill came out, Brother Lin would not refuse to treat him.

"I won't join in the fun. I'll eat with my cousin."

After Wen Yuan finished announcing the prices, Lu Yunfeng said calmly, "We'll have two servings of pig's head, two servings of braised beef, two servings of braised duck tongues, and a pot of liquor. My brother can't drink."

County Magistrate Lin looked at Lu Yunfeng in surprise.

Brother Lu doesn't look strong, but I can't believe he can eat two big bowls of meat.

Lu Yunfeng looked calm and composed.

Judging from the bill that night, each person received a portion of beef and pork head, which was guaranteed to be finished.

Wen Yuan cleared his throat and said awkwardly, "Sir, the quantity of our braised duck tongues is limited. Each table can only have one portion. Why don't you try something else? How about some Huadiao drunken chicken? It's also our signature dish. I guarantee you'll never forget it after one bite."

Lu Yunfeng was silent for a moment: "Okay, then I'll add a serving of Huadiao Drunken Chicken as you said."

"Okay, please wait a moment, the delicious food will be here soon."

County Magistrate Lin and his men arrived a little earlier, so the food and wine were served first.

Looking at a plate with only two thin layers of braised beef and a plate of sauced duck tongues that could be counted on one hand, County Lieutenant Lin was stunned.

This... just this tiny bit of money and you want me to pay one ounce of silver! ?

Lu Yunfeng and his cousin waited at the table next to them, but no one brought the side dishes like the ones at the next table. So he couldn't help but ask, "No free side dishes for our table?"

"No, sir." Wen Yuan was respectful and could find no fault with him.

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"I'm sorry, sir. That table of guests also dined at our restaurant yesterday, and they brought new customers today, so we're giving away some free side dishes. If you'd like to eat, you can come back tomorrow..."

Lu Yunfeng lowered his eyes and waited for the food with an expressionless face.

If I had known this, he would have come by himself yesterday. The side dishes looked delicious.

the next table.

As soon as the duck tongue was served, County Magistrate Wang took it away with great skill.

County Lieutenant Lin followed closely behind and stretched out his chopsticks. As soon as he took a bite of the braised duck tongue, the county lieutenant's serious expression began to crack.

He had lived for decades, but this was the first time he had tasted duck tongue with such rich flavor!

I was so excited that I asked directly, "How is this braised duck tongue made? It seems different from what I usually eat. It has an inexplicable fragrance."

He has served in Yunding County for decades. In his spare time, he would come out for a drink, and the snacks he had were nothing more than these.

Braised duck tongue is one of them.

But the duck tongues we ate in the past were just salty. Those who could eat spicy food would add a little cornus officinalis to it, and there was no other special taste.

But the braised duck tongue he ate today was completely different. It was soft yet chewy, and salty and fresh with a hint of sweetness.

This sweetness is not too awkward and destroys the original taste. Instead, it neutralizes the spiciness. When you take a bite, it is indescribably mellow and tempting.