Xu He waited for the big man to leave and asked, "Uncle Qian, who is the guest upstairs...?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Jizu looked towards the door, and then whispered: "The noble young master from Jinling specially invited Gu Hengbo and everyone to go to Wanghai Tower to enjoy the view. The family member of that family had reserved a box a few days ago!"
Xu He nodded. For him, princes, grandsons, and famous prostitutes were all out of reach, so he didn't take them seriously.
But Qian Jizu was different.
He was determined to please the guests, and thought of the big man just saying that the young man thought the food was unpalatable.
He immediately took out another two kilograms of pen-holder green eels and prepared to show off his long face.
Xu He was also curious about how the upper class of this era would react to this dish, so he waited in the kitchen to watch the Qian family and his son working at it.
After a while, another long fish in a soft bag was prepared, and Qian Jizu personally carried it up as if it were a treasure.
After his father left, Qian Yu moved Xu He's hand and said, "Xiao He, if our family can pass the test this time, don't worry, our Qian family will take care of your social studies from now on!"
Before Xu He could answer, Qian Yu came to him and said, "Good brother, do you have any more recipes like this? I'll reward you with a few more. Don't worry, my father will never let you suffer in the future!"
Xu He smiled. He still knew a lot of dishes, but he knew that if he took them all out, it would be one favor, but if he took them out again and again, it would be many favors.
It's not that he insists on grabbing the Qian family's neck to make some money, but that he and Qian Yu have a slightly better relationship as classmates. Helping once is a sign of affection. If he continues to help, people will be separated from each other. Who knows whether the Qian family will covet him. What's in your head, do something outrageous?
These days, you must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others!
He shook his head and excused himself that he had forgotten and would think about it after he got home. Finally, he was able to stop the little fat man.
The little fat man didn't care. This dish was already an unexpected surprise. He was probably just curious about it.
At this moment, Qian Jizu suddenly stumbled over from outside the door. He was panting and grabbed Xu He and asked, "Guests upstairs asked me what the name of this dish is!"
When Xu He heard this, he was about to say [fish grows in a soft pocket].
But he pondered for a moment and replied: "The name is [Gao Mian Shou Peng Pi]!"
When the Qian family father and son heard this name, they all looked at Xu He strangely.
"Brother He, what does this... mean?" Qian Jizu looked at his son after asking.
After all, he has also read books, so his son should understand, right?
But the confusion on Qian Yu's face was even more serious than that of his father.
"You little bastard, you are nothing!"
At this time, Xu He smiled slightly and said: "Uncle Qian, just go upstairs and tell the distinguished guests, they will naturally understand the meaning."
Qian Jizu went there half-convinced after hearing this.
After another long while, the iron tower-like man Xue Bin came to the kitchen again. His eyes turned to Xu He and the little fat man Qian Yu, and then he said to Xu He: "Are you Xu He? Follow me. I’m going upstairs!”
Qian Yu held his stomach in his hands and said, "How did this guy know that I am not Xiaohe?"
Xu He nodded when he heard this and followed the big man upstairs.
As soon as we arrived at the door of the private room, there seemed to be a discussion about the dish of long fish in soft pockets.
"Guess everyone, I didn't expect this little Hailing County to have such delicious food."
At this time, a female voice said: "Fresh but not greasy, tender and juicy, strange, this kind of deliciousness makes people think about it after eating it, and it will linger on the tongue for a long time!"
Xu He wanted to laugh when he heard it outside. He once heard Chen Yang say that the effect of white sugar on improving freshness is different from other things. Its function is to make the freshness appear layered, especially above the throat. The umami flavor lasts for a long time.
In this way, the woman who just spoke is a "gourmet"!
When the conversation in the box subsided, the big man beside Xu He said: "Sir, Xu He has brought it!"
After a while, someone in the box said calmly: "Ask him to come in!"
When Xu He pushed open the wooden door of the box, he saw a man and a woman sitting on the table inside.
The man was in his thirties, handsome, well-dressed, and looked pampered.
The person sitting opposite him was only twenty-eight years old. She had cloud-like hair on her temples and a face full of peach blossoms. Two small bows were exposed under her skirt, and her waist was like a weeping willow in the wind, hard to hold!
ah! I forgot that beside Xu He stood the fat shopkeeper Qian Jizu with a smile on his face. Women, especially good-looking women, can indeed reduce a man's observation ability.
At this time, the brocade-robed young man looked Xu He up and down and said, "I heard that your name is Xu He? Are you named the leader of the county trial this time?"
Xu He looked at Qian Jizu, who smiled at him.
Xu He cupped his hands and saluted: "That's right!"
Upon hearing this, Young Master Jinpao pointed to the [Soft Pocket Long Fish] on the table and asked, "Why is this dish named [Gao Mian Shou Peng Piper]?"
When Young Master Jinpao asked this, Gu Hengbo on the side also turned slightly sideways and looked at Xu He.
Xu He smiled and said: "The long fish will not be caught by splashing the thorns, and the fisherman Gao Mian will guard the peppercorns. You can name it as you like, it's just for fun!"
As soon as these words came out, Gu Hengbo's eyes flashed. He opened his red lips and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the young master has just been named the head of the county trial case. Does he also have the interest to go into seclusion?"
Xu He smiled: "The native name for eels is [Long Fish]. This poem was written by Zhang Lei [Yin Lei] of the former Song Dynasty who lived in seclusion in Shanyang. I just remembered it by chance and picked it up casually!"
Zhang Lei was a native of the Northern Song Dynasty. He worshiped Taichang Shaoqing during the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty. He was later included in the Yuanyou Party and was demoted several times.
And this [long fish is not caught by splashing thorns, and fishermen stay in high sleep to guard the peppercorns. ] It comes from "Three Ou Shu Poems" written when he was demoted to Shanyang County.
Where is Shanyang?
It is now in Huai'an.
There is a long fish in the poem. The author wrote it in Huai'an, the birthplace of Huaiyang cuisine. In addition, the Gu family in front of him is a well-educated young man, so he borrowed Zhang Lei's poem to respond to things, scenes and people. Xu Heqi This name is quite thoughtful!
As expected, Gu Hengbo clapped his hands and said with a chuckle: "It's a side dish, but because of the name, it gives off an aura of reclusiveness. The young lady admires the young master's talent."
After saying that, he covered his mouth with his sleeve and laughed softly.
This scene made even Xu He, a man from the future who was used to big scenes, feel very moved.
Young Master Jinpao saw Gu Hengbo happy, so he smiled and said: "It's rare for a girl to be happy. Xue Bin, take twenty taels to reward this little brother!"
The first person to pass the county test will be rewarded five taels by the clan!
To give him a recipe, Qian Jizu gave him about ten taels of silver.
In order to pick up girls, the slut in front of me gave away twenty taels of money?
Is the money so easy to make?
In this room, Xue Bin took a money bag and stuffed it into the arms of Xu He who was stunned.
When Gu Hengbo saw Xu He was stunned, he smiled from ear to ear. After a while, he asked softly: "Young master, after passing the county examination, have you learned how to write poetry?"
Some counties do not test poems, so Gu Hengbo asked this question.
Xu He had already woken up from spending money like water. He nodded: "I learned it!"
Gu Hengbo suddenly became interested and said with a smile: "Today Mr. Xue and I... Mr. Xue and I visited Haiyang Tower. I wonder if Mr. Xu has been there before?"
As a Hailing native, Xu He had naturally been to Haiyang Tower before.
Gu Hengbo's eyes flashed and he asked softly: "I think the young master is also a beautiful person. I wonder if there are any poems about climbing high and expressing feelings for him?"
"Can't you just talk nicely? I'm so tired talking to Wenqing!"
Xu He complained in his heart, but he was thinking about it in his mind. After a moment, he put his hands behind his hands and said, "You're showing off your embarrassment!"
