Speaking of the origin of Cantonese morning tea, it can be traced back to the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty.
At that time, there was a restaurant in Guangzhou called "Yili Guan". A wooden sign with the word "Tea Hua" was hung at the door. It served tea and cakes. The facilities were simple and there were only a few wooden tables and stools for passers-by to rest. conversation.
Later, independent tea houses appeared, called "Ju", such as the time-honored Taotao Ju.
During the Guangxu period, "ju" was changed to "lou", such as the time-honored Lianxiang Tower. This is where the term upstairs seating comes from.
Taotaolou opened from Guangzhou to Hong Kong and is deeply loved by Hong Kong people.
It’s just that after the fall of Hong Kong, ordinary Hong Kong people have no money to come here again.
If Xu Wen doesn't drink morning tea every day, he always feels like something is missing.
He also knew that there were many people who wanted to take his life, but he didn't care much.
Hong Kong has fallen, and the streets are full of Japanese military police. Who dares to cause trouble?
Those who drink morning tea at Taotaolou are either "homegrown" or Japanese.
What's more, whenever he goes out, the four bodyguards around him never leave his side.
Entering Taotao Building, many of them are familiar to each other.
After saying hello to each other, Xu Wen sat down in his old seat.
Looking up, I saw a guest sitting opposite, playing with an ancient jade in his hand.
Xu Wen liked jade and called himself "Mr. Jade Washer".
When he saw the jade in the guest's hand, his eyes immediately widened.
He immediately stood up, walked to the man, and said politely, "Can I sit down?"
"What?"
The man spoke in Japanese as soon as he spoke: "I can speak Chinese, but I can't understand Cantonese."
Japanese?
There's some trouble.
But now that he was here, Xu Wen simply sat down and said in Japanese: "Your Excellency, I am Xu Wen from the Public Security Committee. Who are you?"
"Tsuken Akagi, Akagi Trading Company."
The man also introduced himself.
"Your Excellency Chimu." Xu Wen's eyes fell on the jade again: "You also like jade?"
"Yes, in Japan, jade represents good luck and wealth." Takenori Akagi said with a smile: "You must be a jade lover, please watch it."
He generously handed the jade to Xu Wen.
As soon as Xu Wen got it, he watched it repeatedly and was full of praise.
After a long while, he reluctantly returned the jade to Takenori Akagi and asked without giving up:
"Sir, are you willing to part with this piece of jade? Price is not an issue."
"What about this?"
Takenori Akagi stroked the jade: "Originally, I was going to give it to His Excellency Yamashita."
"Who is your Excellency?"
"Your Excellency, the Commander of the Yamashita Fengwen Division."
Xu Wen was surprised: "Who are you and him?"
"I'm half his student."
Takenori Akagi sighed: "It's just that the war is tense now, and I can't see Mr. Yamashita. If you like, I can transfer it to you."
Xu Wen was overjoyed and hurriedly asked about the price.
Takenori Akagi is a very fair person, and the price offered is completely within Xu Wen's acceptable range.
"I don't have that much money with me." Xu Wen said quickly, "I'll bring it to you later."
"There's no rush." Takenori Akagi handed the jade to Xu Wen very generously: "You can take it first, but I also want to ask you something."
"Your Excellency, please speak."
"Yiwenzhi."
As soon as Takenori Akagi said it, Xu Wen was startled: "Are you interested in this book?"
"Yes." Takenori Akagi nodded: "I heard that there is a copy of this book in Hong Kong, so I came to Hong Kong specially."
"Yiwenzhi" is an only copy, and not many copies have been circulated in the world.
Xu Wenwen originally thought it was a big deal. When he heard it was this book, he immediately smiled and said: "Sir Chimu, it turns out you want to read this book. It's simple. I have a copy at home."
Takenori Akagi was overjoyed: "That's great. If you can borrow it, Akagi would be very grateful."
Xu Wen got a piece of jade and was in a good mood. In addition, Takenori Akagi was a student of Yamashita Fengfumi, so he also deliberately made friends with him.
What's more, although the "Yiwenzhi" is not in large quantity, it is only a copy after all, and Xu Wen doesn't take it seriously: "Your Excellency Akagi, if it is convenient, you can come to my house later."
"Going to your house? Why?" Takenori Akagi looked confused.
Xu Wen said with a smile: "Don't you want "Yi Wen Zhi"? Go to my house, firstly, to settle the account for this jade. Secondly, I will give you a copy of "Yi Wen Zhi"."
Takenori Akagi's eyes shone: "Really?"
"Of course, China and Japan are friendly. If a book can deepen our friendship, I would be happy to see it."
…
Along the way, Xu Wen and Takenori Akagi talked about the past and the present. Xu Wen also greatly admired Takenori Akagi's achievements in Chinese culture.
Xu Wen is a scholar. Although he is spineless and crazy, he is still quite willing to discuss cultural aspects.
When he arrived at home, Xu Wen knocked on the door.
The person who opened the door was a woman in her mid-twenties, with good looks and a good figure.
Takenori Akagi's eyes lit up when he saw it.
This "Akagi Takenori" has no other family name except Master Meng.
He wanted to avenge Nie Fangyu and his wife, and he included Xu Wen's wife's seven aunts and eight aunts.
It's nothing more than sacrificing his Master Meng's appearance.
I originally thought that Xu Wen's wife was not much better in appearance.
Didn't expect this?
Earn it!
Let you, Xu Wen, taste the feeling of being insulted!
Four bodyguards remained outside.
Xu Wen is very cautious.
There were three shifts, each with four bodyguards, protecting him day and night.
People who have done all kinds of bad things are naturally afraid of being retaliated against.
When they entered the house and were introduced, Xu Wen's wife was named Chu Xinxiang, and the family turned out to be a British comprador.
After the fall of Hong Kong, the Chu family also became traitors.
As expected, they have similar odors.
At this time, Master Meng had already made up his mind.
When she heard that the Japanese were visiting, Chu Xinxiang was even more enthusiastic than her husband.
Xu Wen went to get the money and the "Yiwenzhi", while Chu Xinxiang poured tea and prepared snacks.
When serving tea, Meng Shaoyuan's hand touched Chu Xinxiang.
Chu Xinxiang thought that the other party was careless, but Meng Shaoyuan said: "Madam is so beautiful, your hands are so soft."
Chu Xinxiang's face turned red immediately, and then she realized that the other party had just done it on purpose.
She did not dare to offend the Japanese, so she could only smile and say, "Sir Akagi, you are really good at talking."
Just as he was about to say something more, Xu Wen came excitedly with the money and "Yiwenzhi": "Sir Akagi, can you please click on the number?"
"No need to click, I trust you as a human being."
Xu Wen gave "Yiwenzhi" to Meng Shaoyuan again: "This is the book you want, Your Excellency."
"Ah, thank you so much." Meng Shaoyuan took the book.
That's called being absent-minded.
Who is interested in watching this?
Meng Shaoyuan looked at it seriously.
He had to stall for time.
Chu Xinxiang quietly called Xu Wen to the bedroom: "You just know this Chimu?"
"You should pay attention, this person is a student of Yamashita Fengfumi!"
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