Being a tour guide for historical celebrities, the motherland is amazed again

Chapter 100 Su Jiahe was force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays

"Okay, as my lady agrees. I'm also curious to see what the Shu Kingdom is like now." Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Miss Su."

"That's easy. Shu isn't far away. Let's set off tomorrow. You two should take a break and have a meal first."

Su Jiahe went downstairs to buy two sets of casual clothes, asked Zhuge Liang and his wife to change into them, and brought them to the hotel restaurant.

The restaurant is decorated magnificently, and in the large aquarium at the door, there are lively fish and various seafood.

"You two ladies are really spending a lot of money. We can just eat something simple. Why is it so extravagant?" Zhuge Liang felt a little embarrassed.

"Prime Minister, don't say that. You deserve the best hospitality."

"Hello, how many people are there?" A waitress in cheongsam walked over.

"Can you four book a private room?" Su Jiahe said, and then added in a low voice: "Bring up your best signature dishes."

"Okay." The waiter brought a few people to a small private room and presented the menu to Su Jiahe.

"This is our signature dish, Australian abalone. What do you think?"

“And this truffle caviar is the best-selling one.”

"Okay, give one to each of you." Su Jiahe said generously.

After a while, various dishes were served one after another, each dish only in a small plate or bowl.

"This dish... is quite exquisite."

Su Jiahe was originally worried that there wouldn't be enough space for one table, but now she was worried about whether four people could eat their fill.

"Sister Su, there are so few dishes. Are we being cheated?" He Shuangqing said in Su Jiahe's ear.

"It's okay, this is normal. It's like that in high-end hotels. If it's not enough, order more. Come, Prime Minister, Madam, try this."

Su Jiahe said as he picked up a piece of lobster meat for each of them.

Zhuge Liang took a sip carefully and felt an indescribable fragrance spreading on his tongue.

"Miss Su, what is this that is so delicious?"

"This is called lobster, shipped from Australia." Su Jiahe said.

"Where is Australia?"

"Australia is 5,000 miles southeast of the Chinese mainland and is surrounded by the sea, so it's rich in seafood."

"Oh, I see. I didn't expect that there are inhabitants of other lands five thousand miles overseas." Zhuge Liang seemed thoughtful.

Although it was their first time tasting modern cuisine, Zhuge Liang and his wife were very reserved and restrained, only tasting a little of each dish.

"Prime Minister, Madam, please don't be polite." Su Jiahe kept picking up food for the two of them, but was stopped by Huang Yueying.

"Miss Su, don't just focus on taking care of us. You haven't eaten much yourself."

After some hesitation, they finally finished their meal.

"My dear, everyone says that Prime Minister Zhuge is a modest gentleman. Today, after meeting him, I found that he is indeed too polite. I even feel embarrassed to eat with him." Su Jiahe took the opportunity of paying the bill to complain to He Shuangqing.

"Sister Su, I actually think we shouldn't bring the Prime Minister here." He Shuangqing said.

"I remember reading that Prime Minister Zhuge was originally a commoner, but later became Prime Minister. He was diligent in his duties and understood the people's sentiments, so naturally he wasn't used to such luxurious places."

"Yeah, that makes sense." Su Jiahe felt a little regretful at this time. He was not thoughtful enough and caused the Prime Minister and his wife to not have a good meal. So he took them to the most famous snack street in Bohai City.

"Prime Minister, Madam, the best food is actually all here. Tell me what you would like to eat, don't be shy." Sure enough, the Zhuge couple were immediately drawn in by the lively atmosphere. They walked side by side on the street, looking around curiously.

"Miss Su, what is that on the steamer?" Huang Yueying asked, pointing at the dumplings.

"Ma'am, that's called a baozi. It's a piece of dough wrapped with various fillings. This one is the best. Please try one."

"Husband, this bun is a bit like the 'Mantou' you made." Huang Yueying said with a smile.

Su Jiahe was shocked when he heard Huang Yueying say this.

"So, steamed buns were really invented by Prime Minister Zhuge?"

"This is not my invention." Zhuge Liang waved his hands repeatedly.

"In the past, people in the Nanzhong region used human heads for sacrifice. After I conquered Meng Huo, I felt that this custom was too cruel, so I ordered the locals to wrap meat in dough, calling it 'mantou', or the heads of barbarians, to use as a substitute for real human heads."

"Oh, so that's how the word 'mantou' came about," Su Jiahe said. "Although baozi and the 'mantou' you make are somewhat different, they also evolved from you. You still deserve the title of inventor."

As they were talking, a tray of steaming dumplings came out of the pot. They found a place to sit down. Zhuge Liang picked up a dumpling, dipped it in vinegar, and placed it on Huang Yueying's plate.

"Ma'am, this looks good. Try it first."

"My dear husband, you have worked hard recently. Eat more." Huang Yueying handed the steamed bun to Zhuge Liang again.

Looking at the two of them treating each other as equals and being as close as guests, Su Jiahe felt as if his mouth was stuffed with dog food.

"Eat the dumplings while they're hot, or they'll get cold." Su Jiahe quickly distributed the remaining dumplings to the two of them so they could eat quickly.

After finishing a tray of dumplings, the two kept praising them.

"How did they get so much soup in the buns? Won't it spill?" Zhuge Liang thought as he walked.

"Husband, this is easy. I can make it for you when I get back." Huang Yueying said.

"Does Madam know the trick here?"

"You forgot that when the broth cools down, it will solidify into lumps. If you wrap it in dough and steam it, won't the broth melt?"

"Madam is really smart!" Zhuge Liang suddenly realized.

Su Jiahe listened to Huang Yueying's words and felt admiration.

"I've long heard that Prime Minister Zhuge is incredibly intelligent, and I didn't expect your wife to be so clever too. I didn't even know the craftsmanship of these dumplings, yet you figured it out so quickly."

"Miss Su, you don't know that my wife has been proficient in Mohist mechanical techniques since she was young. Although some of them are called 'Kongming Lock' and 'Kongming Lantern' by the world, they all have her contribution." Zhuge Liang said to Su Jiahe.

"Hey, what's there to say about this?" Huang Yueying patted Zhuge Liang quietly.

After eating the dumplings, the Zhuge couple tried other delicacies such as skewers, pancakes and milk tea, and did not leave the snack street until the afternoon.

"Thank you, Miss Su, for your feast." Zhuge Liang said gratefully.

"You're welcome. These are just small things. If the Prime Minister and his wife like, I will take you to eat other delicacies."

Looking at the bustling streets, Zhuge Liang let out a long sigh.

"The future is truly wonderful, with people having ample food and clothing, and full of energy."

"Yeah, life is good now."

Su Jiahe took the Zhuge couple for a walk in the city and did not return to the hotel until five in the afternoon.

"Miss Su, is your home here too?" Zhuge Liang asked.