The name of Linjiang Pavilion has been passed down from all directions, and indeed it has its extraordinary features. Just looking at this scenery alone is already worth the trip
An old man stands by the window, brushing his beard and admiring the scenery. On the table next to him were a pen, a square inkstone, and a book. In the corner, there was a hunchbacked old servant leaning against the railing, holding his chest and closing his eyes to rest
Mr. Lao, it's a great honor for you to visit Linjiang Pavilion. Pei Yunjin has been negligent
The beautiful woman in brocade took Jiang Fan upstairs and bowed with a bow.
The old man slowly turned around, and Jiang Fan saw that the old man was tall, with a beard and white hair. His gaze was calm, and although he was dressed in cloth, he had a kind of broad mindedness. I couldn't help but exclaim in my heart, truly an extraordinary figure.
The old man smiled and said, "Linjiang Pavilion rose to fame on the banks of the Canglan River a year ago with its four dishes, one soup, and one pot of wine. I have been admiring it for a long time. I heard that this pavilion was created by Mr. Pei Shiju, the old master of the Great Zhou Pavilion, a hundred years ago. Is this true
Pei Yunjin bowed slightly and said, "What the old gentleman said is indeed our great grandfather
The old man nodded and said, "When Pei Ge was alive, he was known as the elegant old man in blue clothes. His literary style and appearance were all outstanding at that time. Now that I see his descendants, they are also extraordinary, which shows the charm of the old man at that time
Pei Yunjin said, "The old gentleman has rewarded me too much. Unfortunately, my ancestors were disheartened in their later years and left, hanging their crowns and retiring to the riverbank. From then on, they seemed to be idle clouds and wild cranes, but in the end, they were depressed due to unfinished important matters
The old man nodded and said, "It's admirable that the Minister has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the work of the Zhou Dynasty. However, the overall situation in this world is vast and overwhelming, and human power is beyond the will of heaven
Pei Yunjin said, "The old gentleman can be called a kindred spirit of our ancestors
The old man chuckled and said, "Does the girl recognize me
Pei Yunjin said, "During the Spring and Autumn period, I wrote extensively about Spring and Autumn, and on the black and white inkstone, I broke black and white. Just now, I heard what the waiter said, and it seems that only Master Zaifu can do it
Upon hearing this, the old man stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "You don't need to call me Master Zaifu anymore. Just call me Mr. Lao. Now that I am as idle as Lingzu, I am here for your four dishes, one soup, and one pot of wine
So, if you offend me, please address me as an old gentleman. Please wait a moment, old gentleman. The food and drinks will be arranged for you
Pei Yunjin suddenly said, "Jiang Xiaolang, could you please accompany the old gentleman for a moment and let me go down to arrange something
Hmm? Jiang Fan was taken aback, didn't I come here to make soy sauce?
However, Pei Yunjin only gave him a faint smile and bowed to the old man, saying, "To be honest, this restaurant owes its success to this young man. Not only was the four dishes and one soup created by the young man, but even the burning knife was brewed with a secret method taught by him. Today, the young man happened to be here, so could you please ask him to accompany the old man for a while
The old man turned his gaze to Jiang Fan and looked at him curiously, "Does this young man have such ability? Very good, Miss Pei has been busy since then
After Pei Yunjin stepped down, the old man said with great interest, "Would this young gentleman be willing to chat with me for a while
Jiang Fan scratched his head, grinned, and walked straight up to the front: "Then let's sit and chat
The old man was stunned, but he saw that the young man had already pulled out a chair for himself and reached out to signal.
Haha, okay, okay, standing and talking is tiring
What the old man said is, I think if you can lie down, don't sit, and if you can sit, don't stand
Jiang Fan said as he casually pulled out a chair and sat down himself.
The boy is tired and lazy. "The old man couldn't help but laugh and curse at him as he spoke interestingly.
You have some meaning, young man. Did Miss Pei mean what she said just now
Ah, yes. But they're all small tricks, just idle thinking
Jiang Fan doesn't know how to be polite, so he speaks the truth.
This is not just a trivial skill, "the old man said meaningfully." Since I stepped into the Linjiang Pavilion, I have only felt refreshed. I have arranged people and things in an orderly manner, and my management strategy is unusual. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere, and I have long been curious that it came from the hands of a young man like you
It's not a new thing, it's like this in our hometown. Although Jiang Fan thought so, he didn't say it out loud.
The old man smiled. The young man was just a fisherman by the river and came up with some ideas. Everything was taken care of by Sister Pei
No, I have heard of the poor performance of Linjiang Pavilion in the past decade. However, since last year, there has been a trend of attacking the Eight Great Masters in just over a year. I thought there were strange people and scholars to help, but I didn't know it was actually written by a young fisherman. I just looked around and saw that there were many novel things. Why did you, the little fisherman, come up with so many ingenious ideas
Jiang Fan said, "The young man has no great ambitions in his life, but he likes to eat and drink. After a long time, he naturally likes to study some things. As for ordinary people, they try their best to eat enough and then eat better, which is a blessing
The old man fell silent for a moment upon hearing his words.
Jiang Fan saw him remain silent for a long time and thought he had said something wrong. He scratched his head apologetically and said, "Old sir
The old man came back to his senses and sighed, "Xiao Lang's words have made me feel a little more emotional. The rise and fall of the world, the people suffer. As Xiao Lang said, having enough to eat and drink is enough to bring peace and joy to the people
Jiang Fangong bowed and said, "The old gentleman worries about the world, and the young man admires him
The old man said, "I can only sigh at this world, where wars and smoke are rising everywhere, weapons and chaos are raging, and people are struggling to make ends meet. I don't know when I will be able to eat well as the young man said
Jiang Fan naturally had nothing to evaluate on such a major event in the world. Seeing that the old man was feeling depressed, he smiled and said, "I heard from Sister Pei that you are carrying the seal of the Five Kingdoms and running for the world. Such a major event can only be considered by someone as big as you. I can only think about catching two more fish every day
The old man said, "Unfortunately, I have been running around all my life, but I have not been able to achieve my goal. The trend of the world is like rolling rivers, and it is irreversible. It cannot be reversed by human power
Seeing Jiang Fan's bewildered expression, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Anyway, at this age, I still haven't let go. It's not good to say these things to you, Xiao Lang. Why not have a good meal and drink
Jiang Fan saw that Pei Yunjin had personally brought people to serve wine and food at this moment, so he showed his face and said, "If a plain young man is troubled, he can drink a pot of turbid wine. Why don't you try this roasted knife, old man
The old man smiled and said, "Burning knife, this name is interesting, but was it chosen by the young man
Pei Yunjin took out the wine pot from the hot water and filled it up for the old man, saying, "Exactly. Xiao Lang said that this wine is brewed by a secret method, with a rich aroma, spicy taste, and a cold aftertaste. It can be said that the entrance is full of flames, and the blade scrapes the throat, so he named it
The old man was full of interest and said, "To be honest, I am also a lover of wine. I have been listening to this wine for several months now, and both the west and north have praised it. I have been drooling for a long time, and today I finally have a satisfying taste. Miss Pei is also seated. The old man is the person I admire, and you don't need to be a guest in front of me
Pei Yunjin sat down with a smile and said, "So, Yunjin is acting recklessly. Although this wine is good, he should be able to drink it well. It's better for Xiao Lang to explain it clearly
Jiang Fan said, "Sir, this wine is suitable for taking big sips, swirling in your mouth for a week, then swallowing it, and holding your breath for a moment. It has its own flavor. You can try it, young man. Respectfully, please
Jiang Fan also filled a cup and lifted it together with Pei Yunjin.
Okay, drink it all
As Jiang Fan said, the old man took a sip of the wine in his cup and immediately his face turned red. After a moment, the old man let out a sigh of relief. Great, great wine! As the young man said, the entrance is like a raging fire, the throat is like a steel knife, but the aftertaste is sweet and cold. It is truly a fine wine in the world, and the name of burning knives is well deserved. This trip is not in vain, it is not in vain
Pei Yunjin said, "If the old gentleman eats some more vegetables to accompany the wine, it will be even more delicious
The old man looked at the dishes in front of him and said, "Is this the four dishes and one soup
Exactly, what the kid is thinking and doing, hoping to gain respect
The old man picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and chewed it in his mouth. He couldn't help but exclaim, "The taste is rich and fragrant. Even if I were in the palace, I had never tasted such a delicious dish before. It's extraordinary, really extraordinary
If it's delicious, you can eat more. "Jiang Fan took the soup bowl and personally added a bowl of soup to the old man.
Drink some more soup, and drinking later won't harm your health
The old man's appetite was greatly aroused, and he didn't care about speaking for a moment. It wasn't until he had gone through three rounds of wine and five flavors of food that the old man let out a sigh of satisfaction: "With such fine wine and delicious food, no wonder Linjiang Tower rose overnight. Perhaps only Taibai Residence can be compared to it. Is Xiaolang the reincarnation of that food god