In the Ming Dynasty 1498, my restaurant connects two worlds.

Before going to bed, I called Lao Song to check the system as usual.

[Song Family Heritage System]

[Goal: To become the Great Chef of the Ming Dynasty 998]

[Current Level: Low-class eatery]

[Song Family Recipe: 1/10 (Beginner)]

[Host's Original Dish: 2/10 (Beginner)]

[Song's Dish Selection: 3/10 (Beginner)]

[Two-way ingredient interaction: 13/100/15 (Intermediate)]

[Two-way food interaction: 2517/1000/0 (Beginner)]

Art Appraisal: 24/100 (Intermediate)

[Restaurant Auxiliary Space: 8 cubic meters]

[Skills: Basic Ingredient Identification, Basic Medical Skills]

"Hey, Lao Song, I know the '1' added to the Song family's traditional dish means the sales of Song family's hand-pulled pork have reached their target, but what's with the '1' added to this original dish?"

"The sales of the host's self-created mutton soup-topped instant noodles have met the requirements."

"Wow! It really works! The experiment was a success!"

Song Xiaoyi has discovered a new world. This eclectic style is truly his own creation; things will be much easier from now on.

After reviewing the system data and taking stock of his plans, with the first worker in place, the "low-class eatery" is gradually getting on track. As long as he keeps operating modestly and doesn't go too recklessly, there shouldn't be any major problems. However, if he wants to develop and promote the business in the long term, the first thing he needs to do is buy a house. It's not for living in, but for storing supplies, or as an excuse to store supplies.

Second, should we open a factory? Or should we move our food delivery service here?

Take it one step at a time, start by acquiring a house.

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The store reopened early the next morning.

When the door opened this time, several ferrymen were already standing at the entrance waiting to buy steamed buns. The little girl Zhang Miaolan was huddled at the back, and Song Xiaoyi almost didn't see her.

"Please make way, everyone. My sister has arrived and cannot come in. Your time to buy Yangzhou pastries will have to be delayed."

The Yangzhou-style pastries at Song's Restaurant are becoming increasingly popular. One coin can buy two steamed buns at other breakfast shops, but here it can buy two small steamed buns, which are small but have meat in them.

Moreover, the variety of flavors is like "opening a blind box," offering a constant stream of novelty. If you don't want to "open a blind box," you can simply buy a basket. Da Ming Li Fu wasn't stupid; three people pooled their money to buy a basket for five coins, since they could have two extra. Don't underestimate that one coin saved; one coin a day adds up to thirty coins a month.

At first, the tea eggs were not well received, but curiosity is something that people of all ages and cultures possess, and the scholars of the Ming Dynasty were no exception. One person's "try it" gradually turned into many people's "try it," and "try it" plus "try it" turned it into a best-selling item. You would have one, I would have two, and a batch of tea eggs was quickly sold out.

Once she got busy, the young girl Zhang Miaolande's awkwardness gradually subsided. Initial assessments showed that although her voice was soft, she was quick and efficient, which was quite good.

"Miaolan, in this restaurant, shall we address each other as brother and sister? I'll call you Lan'er, and you can call me Brother Xiaoyi."

"Okay, Brother Yi."

"Could you speak a little louder? You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Next time you come to the restaurant, eat breakfast first. You can eat whatever you want; it's free."

"Can we eat all of these?"

"Yes, since we call each other brother and sister, how can we not give them food?"

In reality, the little girl couldn't eat much; two small steamed buns were enough to fill her stomach.

Just as Zhang Miaolan was eating her second steamed bun, Zhu Zhishan and his group of four entered the room.

"Oh, it's Brother Zhang's sister!"

"Brother Zhang, you've finally agreed?"

"..."

"Hurry up and choose your breakfast, don't delay Lan's work."

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

After Song Xiaoyi and Zhu Zhishan's group finished eating, they stopped them and asked how to buy a house in Yingtian Prefecture.

"Brother Xiao Yi, you're buying a house? Your little shop probably doesn't make much money, does it?"

"Brother Bohu, who said I have to rely on this little shop to make money to buy a house? Our Song family is a prominent family in the Western Regions overseas. After eating here for so many days, haven't you noticed that the delicacies in my shop are rarely seen in the Ming Dynasty?"

"Come in the afternoon, and I'll let you experience the fine wines of our Western Regions."

"Brother Xiao Yi, where is the Western Regions overseas?"

"The Western Regions beyond the seas are the Western Regions further west, beyond the Pamir Mountains, or by sea from the South China Sea and then westward to reach our Western Regions beyond the seas."

"No, don't get off topic. I want to buy a house, not just have money, right?"

"Then you've come to the right person. Brother Yan's house is about to be sold, and the house next door is also for sale. However, we've seen the neighboring house, and it's very large, so the price is also high."

"Are the two houses Brother Zhishan mentioned located at Taoye Ferry?"

"Brother Xiao Yi, look over there. That's the place with its white walls, black tiles, and bamboo on top."

"Oh, that's the one. I noticed it when I passed by before."

Song Xiaoyi thought to himself, "What a coincidence! That location is now the Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall. It seems that after many years of changing hands, that mansion ended up in the hands of Wu Jingzi from Quanjiao, Anhui, during the Kangxi era. I'll buy it and rename it 'Song Mansion,' so I can entertain Zhu Zhishan and his entourage at home in the future."

Song Xiaoyi decided to go out and take a look in the afternoon, but first he needed to prepare for the lunch business and make sure to arrange the wine he promised Tang Bohu.

Three kinds of beer are prepared for today. The first one is naturally "Brave the World", as Tang Bohu has always been fond of beer.

The second method is to make plum wine, which can be poured into a plum blossom porcelain bottle, sealed, and placed in the refrigerator.

The third type is osmanthus wine. According to the timeline of the Ming Dynasty, osmanthus flowers are picked in autumn, and the wine is brewed for several months. It is ready to drink in the summer, which is the perfect time. After being transferred to an osmanthus porcelain bottle, it is also stored in the refrigerator.

Besides the three kinds of "Songfu Hand-Pickled Meat" as appetizers, we'll also prepare a few roast ducks. We'll get them ready now and hang them in the oven, so they'll be perfect to take out in the afternoon.

Beer with peanuts is a bit lacking, but beer and fried chicken are a perfect match. The chicken breast and bones left over from the stewed chicken are coated with flour and seasoning, deep-fried until crispy, and then sprinkled with cumin powder and salt and pepper powder. The aroma is irresistible.

Before the fried chicken was even finished, the first wave of customers came in. This time, Tang Bohu and Zhu Zhishan were beaten to it by others. This group of customers had also been there the day before yesterday. As soon as they entered, they said, "Shopkeeper, bring two pots of 'Brave the World'! And another platter like the one from last time."

"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir!"

"Hey, waiter, what's this new dish? It smells amazing!"

"Sir, this is a new dish we're trying today: fried chicken. It's a perfect match for 'Brave the World.' You've come at the right time, how about ordering some?"

"Since the shopkeeper says it's a perfect match, then of course we have to order one."

"Alright!" Song Xiaoyi went upstairs and first brought two pots of "Brave the World" wine. Then he took out peanuts and braised chicken feet to make a platter. He took the plate to the kitchen door and handed it to Lan'er. He continued to fry the chicken. After frying it, he took out a portion and served it to Lan'er.

"Little Yi, what new dish are you making? It smells so good!"

"Zhizhisheng, look! Yuansheng and the others are already eating, even before us!"

"Brother Bohu, the restaurant's new fried chicken is truly delicious, perfectly complementing this 'Brave the World' dish!"