Chapter 293
293, Grand Opening (1 more)
Xie Zhinuan was truly busy with the preparations for the opening the next day. Although the head chefs had been in place for a while, and the dishes were all well prepared.
She checked everything over one by one and indeed, there were no oversights.
The Feng Family had sent over quite a few bottles of liquor, which were now stacked in the cellar. Now, she also had the Drunken Snow Brew, which she had treasured for many years, adding a real buzz to the place.
Silly Girl reported to Xie Zhinuan one by one about the recent preparations and the expenditure of the silver. Xie Zhinuan listened attentively, asking a few questions now and then, to which Silly Girl responded accurately and managed everything properly.
Silly Girl, not the least bit foolish, was actually very smart, capable, and diligent.
“You’ve done very well!”
The liquor had been sourced, and Kechanglai was all set, just waiting for the opening day tomorrow.
Xie Zhinuan thought for a moment and then had Silly Girl gather some children to go down the streets and alleys, proclaiming that Kechanglai was opening tomorrow. “The finest dishes, the most fragrant Drunken Snow Brew, and for every amount of silver spent, receive two taels of fifty-year-old Drunken Snow Brew.”
In fact, Xie Zhinuan didn’t really need to advertise much. Plenty of people were already watching her. After all, just the fact that King Han lived in the restaurant had already attracted countless people.
Moreover, with her announcement, the whole Fengping County was aware that she had Drunken Snow Brew, the famous brew from the Lian Family.
Xie Zhinuan gathered the head chefs together to discuss the day’s special dishes. Everyone had their responsibilities, and it was all very organized.
Now all that was left was to wait for the 27th.
On September 27th, Xie Zhinuan got up early, dressed in brand-new clothes, her hair still braided but now done up in a beautiful bun adorned with a jade hairpin.
Already naturally beautiful, with a touch of rouge and lip balm, she looked even more stunning.
As she finished getting ready, Li Hengyi was already well-prepared and came out.
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“Let’s set off the firecrackers at an auspicious time before we have breakfast,” Xie Zhinuan said softly.Li Hengyi nodded.
Inside the restaurant, the paintings and calligraphy were all done by Li Hengyi, including the signboards and his personal seal.
Xie Zhinuan hadn’t expected that people from the manor would also come. When they arrived, it was still dark outside. Over thirty strong young men were perfect for buying vegetables and moving things around.
Xie Zhinuan stood at the entrance.
At the end of September, the air was already slightly cool. She saw Uncle Mute carrying Xie Yi out and went forward to touch Xie Yi’s little face, saying to Uncle Mute, “Take him back later to avoid the cold!”
Uncle Mute nodded repeatedly.
Indeed, the child refused to sleep that morning, and he guessed that he missed Xie Zhinuan, which is why he dressed the child and brought him over.
Moreover, he naturally wanted to witness Xie Zhinuan taking a different step in her life.
When the auspicious time came, Xie Zhinuan ignited the firecrackers and tore off the red cloth covering the signboard, while the lion dance team also began their performance.
Kechanglai officially opened on the 27th of September.
No sooner had the firecrackers stopped than people came to congratulate Xie Zhinuan.
“Congratulations, Manager Xie, best wishes to you!” The visitors laughed as they congratulated her and brought congratulatory gifts.
“…”
Actually, Xie Zhinuan didn’t recognize him, but still responded with a smile, “Thank you very much, please, come in!”
Uncle Mute took Xie Yi to the backyard.
Li Hengyi sat in the main hall to entertain the congratulatory visitors, with Yuanbao helping to guide guests into the hall, while Xie Zhinuan welcomed the visiting guests at the entrance.
She hadn’t expected so many people to come today; even County Magistrate Liu was there, and it was no secret whom he was there to see.
The merchants were smooth talkers, and even though Li Hengyi was sitting in the main seat not saying much, they didn’t feel awkward. Instead, they found things to talk about, and occasionally Li Hengyi would respond with a word or two.
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