Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

You won't know until you try it! This stuff has a truly unique flavor – spicy and refreshing, making you want to keep eating it after just one bite.

"Wow, this stuff is really crunchy, hmm, it tastes good, not bad,"

"It's so delicious, it tastes amazing even after being just heated like this!"

"This way of eating is novel, and it tastes good, not bad..."

Winter has already arrived, and the weather has turned cool; you need to wear slightly thicker clothes when you go out. In this kind of weather, eating piping hot food around a fire pit is quite something.

This relationship is really good.

Gu Nanzhi continued speaking.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please line up in an orderly fashion on the left to enjoy this delicious food. If you find the taste satisfactory, you are welcome to join your family and friends in the restaurant, order a table, and share this delicacy together."

"Today is our grand opening. For the first ten tables of customers who dine in, we will give you two plates of meat and one plate of vegetables for free. For the first ten to thirty tables of customers who dine in, we will give you one plate of meat and one plate of vegetables for free. All other customers who dine in today will receive a free plate of meat."

"First come, first served. The earlier you come in, the more discounts you'll receive. Please come in, sir/madam."

"Delicious, delicious! This stuff tastes amazing even while it's so hot. I've never had anything like it before. My wife, you should try some too. Do you like it? If you do, let's go to their house for dinner today."

The shopkeeper said that customers who dine in the restaurant will receive free meat...

"Okay, I'll have some too. Hey buddy, give me some to try as well."

"Alright, please come in, sir. If you like it, please come inside. Our manager said that the first customers to enter will get free meat. First come, first served. If you come in late, we'll only have one plate left."

"Husband, this is delicious! Such a novel way to eat it! Let's go inside and eat; it's lunchtime."

“Go, go, go”

With a customer entering the shop, the shop assistants had all returned to their posts.

"Hey buddy, we want to dine in your restaurant, and you're really giving away free meat?"

"Please come in, sir. Please take a look. Our manager said it, so how could it be false? Please come in. If you enter the store now, you can enjoy two plates of meat and one plate of vegetables for free. That should be enough for anyone with an appetite."

"Okay, then your place will do."

"Please come in, sir/madam."

The staff inside the door greeted the guests according to their training.

"Welcome, sir. Would you like to sit in the main hall or in a private room?"

Let's sit in the lobby.

"Yes, sir, this way please."

The waiter led the two men to a table and sat them down. Then he took out something that looked like a booklet and handed it to the two guests.

"Please take a look, sir. What dishes would you like to order? You are among the first ten customers to enter the restaurant, so you can have a complimentary plate of beef brisket, a plate of tender beef, and a plate of green vegetables."

Ordering food like this? It's a whole new experience!

The couple who entered the shop sat closer together, each holding one side of a booklet and flipping through it. The booklet began with information on choosing the broth base, spiciness levels, etc.

Then there's the two-cent dipping sauce fee per person.

The next section lists the restaurant's menu items: hot pot side dishes, meats, vegetables, staple foods, and drinks. Another section displays the names of the stir-fried dishes.

Looking at the menu, the two were at a loss as to where to begin.

Wang, the shop assistant, spoke up at the opportune moment to remind him.

"Sir, please see, the spice level just outside the door is medium spicy. Please choose the spice level that suits you. Besides the complimentary dishes, would you like anything else? You can order from the menu below..."

The couple watched the whole thing from beginning to end, and finally ordered another plate of tripe they had sampled outside, a plate of lotus root slices, and then a bowl of noodles.

"Alright, sir, please have some first. If you're still hungry, you can order more later. Please wait a moment and have a cup of tea. We'll serve you your dishes shortly."

The waiter, Wang, marked the table number on the handwritten order and handed it to the kitchen counter.

Once one table of customers appears, another table will follow, and then a continuous stream of customers will arrive.

With the tastings offered at the entrance, the novel way of eating, and the allure of free samples, Cuiyanlou quickly became bustling with customers.

Gu Nanzhi no longer needs to shout at the door.

Besides the people maintaining order outside for the free tasting, everyone else moved from the entrance to inside the store to help out.

Some helped attract customers, others took orders, and still others served the food.

The aroma of hot pot began to fill the lobby.

Those who sat down to enjoy the hot pot praised it highly, feeling they had made the right choice and had a wonderful meal. They added that it had been a bit chilly outside.

Now that we're here eating hot pot, it's not cold anymore, it's even a little warm.

This thing is awesome!

"Hey buddy, could you refill my tea? This is way too spicy."

"Alright, please wait a moment, sir."

"I never imagined this could be eaten like this! It's novel, so novel, and so satisfying. How did the shopkeeper come up with this idea...?"

"Delicious, delicious! I have to tell my friends about it and let them try it too..."

The lobby was bustling with noise.

Hearing the praise and satisfied expressions, Gu Nanzhi thought it was all expected. Life is like that; there's nothing a hot pot meal can't solve. If one meal isn't enough, then two will do.

Who can resist hot pot in winter?

Watching the staff serve the customers in an orderly manner, Gu Nanzhi also took some time to go to private room number one on the second floor.

"Uncle Village Head, Brother Zhou..."

"Oh my, Miss Jun, you're so creative! You actually came up with this way of eating. This hot pot tastes so good, it warms me up all over after eating it..."

Zhao and his three companions were quite embarrassed; the person delivering the vegetables had even arranged a private room for them, but the food was truly delicious.

It makes one's appetite soar.

"Uncle Village Head, Brother Zhou... please eat well, everyone. There are too many people outside, so I won't entertain you any further. But make sure you eat your fill..."

"No need for hospitality, no need for hospitality, Miss Jun. We'll only be troubling you and unable to help, and we'll only make you spend money. We're so sorry."

"Yeah yeah"

"Forget about the expense, Uncle Village Head, please enjoy your meal and drinks. We really appreciate your support today..."

Gu Nanzhi greeted them in the private room, brought them some dishes, and then went back to work.

Today is our first day of business, and the number of customers this morning is quite good.

The busy work continued until late afternoon. All the shopkeepers who had lunch had eaten their fill and left, and Zhao and his group had eaten a meal at their place.

Moreover, he was so captivated by the delicious food that he didn't pay attention and ate his fill, feeling a little embarrassed. Therefore, after finishing the meal, he didn't rush back to the village but stayed to help clear the table and do whatever he could to help.

He waited until the shop was empty before saying goodbye to Gu Nanzhi.