The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

They realized that the servant who had led them in was the leader of the servants who served the dishes.

Perhaps sensing everyone's confusion, the servant explained the meaning of 'service' to the shopkeepers, following the explanation Shen Cao had given them earlier.

"The service is actually the servants who stand next to your table and serve you your meal during your meal."

"If you need anything, please feel free to ask the servant. If you have any questions, you can also ask."

"Some of the dishes that need to be shared will also be served and divided by this servant."

"Everyone just needs to sit in their seats and eat and drink."

Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood the meaning of 'service'.

The dishes were served one by one, and before each dish was served, the servants would neatly clean up any leftover food on the table.

After the meal, everyone's table was spotless.

Gained knowledge again.

This was the first time they had ever seen a meal eaten this way.

What broadened their horizons the most was the food at Xueyuelou; they were completely astonished by what they ate.

Many of the dishes were things I'd never even seen before, let alone eaten.

But every dish had one thing in common: they were all delicious.

They were both happy and worried about what they ate.

With such outstanding examples before them, can their restaurant business still continue?

Manager Ma, who was originally full of confidence, is now worried about the future of Xiangmanlou.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the private room from the outside.

The servant boy walked in, smiling, and said to everyone, "Gentlemen, my manager has arrived."

Upon hearing the servant's words, everyone stopped eating and looked towards the door.

When they saw who it was, they were shocked again.

This is already the umpteenth time they've been shocked today.

They hadn't expected the manager of Xueyue Tower to be so young, and even more unexpectedly, the manager was actually two women.

However, when they saw Shen Cao and Wan Yue, their desire to give them a hard time had long since vanished.

Especially after eating the dishes from Xueyuelou, none of them dared to underestimate the two women.

On the contrary, they showed great respect to the two young shopkeepers.

This respect wasn't just for the distinguished guests who came to Xueyue Tower; it was a genuine respect they held for the two of them from the bottom of their hearts.

Because they deserve it.

They've already learned a lot just by attending the banquet today.

Not to mention that many of the shopkeepers wanted to come to Xueyue Tower to learn.

Before the two even got close, every shopkeeper present stood up.

He greeted the two men with a smile.

Shen Cao, with Wan Yue in tow, smiled and looked around at them, then nodded.

"Thank you all for coming today. I wonder if the dishes we prepared suit your tastes."

“Every dish was delicious, and we have learned a lot today.”

Someone spoke.

Shen Cao smiled and bowed, looking at the other party, "No, no, there is still much for me to learn from you all."

"I'm glad the food suits your taste. I'm really sorry that I couldn't get away to chat with you all today because of our distinguished guests."

Manager Ma sized up Shen Cao, and he was once again shocked by Shen Cao's maturity and experience beyond his years.

He spoke so tactfully that they all felt comfortable listening to him.

Such a person can only be a friend in the future.

He raised his glass with a smile, "Manager Shen is too kind. It is already a great honor for you to come and say these words to us."

"As for communication, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future as long as you are willing to do so."

"This cup of wine is my self-punishment. I was delayed by something at the restaurant today and arrived a step late. Please forgive me."

After saying that, he raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Shen Cao didn't care whether his words were true or false, and agreed with a smile.

The others silently cursed him as an old fox and began to make excuses for their lateness, just like him.

Fortunately, Shen Cao and the others didn't seem to care.

"After eating the dishes at Xueyuelou today, I realized that the dishes in our restaurant are simply inedible. I don't know where Manager Shen found such a good chef."

"Even the imperial chefs in the palace might not be able to match its skill," someone complimented.

Shen Cao shook her head, "No, no."

"How could I possibly compare to the imperial chefs in the palace?"

"Our chef has used all his skills today. No matter how much more you want, he can't make it."

Shen Cao noticed the shopkeepers' worries, and her words were meant to reassure them.

Tell them that your restaurant has a limited menu and that you can't make every type of dish.

Sure enough, some people visibly relaxed after hearing her words.

“However,” Shen Cao continued, “my family’s chef does have limited energy, but she has many family recipes.”

Upon hearing that there was a recipe, everyone became interested.

Several people wanted to discuss the matter in detail on the spot, but Shen Cao brushed them off.

However, Shen Cao's words stirred up these people's thoughts.

"Seeing everyone here today, I know that the restaurant business cannot be dominated by one business. The best approach is to have a diverse range of businesses, just like we are now."

"Moreover, my Snow Moon Pavilion has no intention of monopolizing the top spot."

"In the future, when we open our doors to do business, we will inevitably need your help. So, I would like to propose a toast to you all."

After saying that, she pulled Wanyue to toast these people with a glass of wine.

"However, when it comes to business, everyone is transparent and relies on their own abilities."

"If anyone tries to use underhanded tactics behind our backs, Snow Moon Pavilion is not one to back down."

Upon hearing Shen Cao's words, these people all said they dared not.

I really don't dare.

The hall displays the Emperor's own calligraphy, and the opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the Imperial Concubine. They wouldn't dare to do that even if they had ten lives.

After chatting with them for a while, Shen Cao made an excuse to leave.

Before leaving, he mentioned the recipe again.

This has made many people interested.

Especially when they heard Shen Cao say that he didn't want to be the only one to stand out.

The meaning is quite clear: everyone should compete fairly based on their own abilities.

Let's make money together.

After the banquet, each of the innkeepers began to inquire with various parties, trying to find someone to privately discuss with Shen Cao about buying the recipes.

Shen Cao had planned to sell recipes from the beginning, and she had already found out the signature dishes of all the major restaurants in the capital.

She also created exclusive menus for each restaurant based on their signature dishes.

Of course, these exclusive recipes will also be very expensive.

As for whether the other party wants to buy, I believe that after eating Xueyuelou's dishes today, very few shopkeepers would not want to buy.

She looked at the menu in her hand, as if stacks of silver notes were beckoning to her.

Fortunately, they didn't sell recipes when I was in Xin'an County.

Can this recipe be priced the same in Beijing as it is in Xin'an County?

Hehe, she couldn't help but praise herself for her cleverness.