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

In fact, there is no need for Xiao Shifu to go looking for Zhu Zhishan.

Zhu Zhishan reluctantly handed over "Ode to the Golden Powder of the Six Dynasties" to the steward of the Ma family. Realizing that drinking had caused him trouble, he bowed to Ma Qianli and then went to the table of his three friends.

Gu Qian quickly told Zhu Zhishan about Shi Fu's unusual behavior and Song Xiaoyi's explanation to Shi Fu. Zhu Zhishan also looked at Shi Fu in shock.

"Brother Zhishan, it's better to believe it's true. Even if we don't understand, we should wait until tomorrow to ask Brother Xiaoyi for the reason. But how do we get through this hurdle? Brother Bohu is like the moon in the sky; pulling him away now is like pouring cold water on burning coals..."

"If we can't get Bo Hu to leave, then let's do the opposite and get that guy surnamed Xu to leave!"

"Good idea! Brother Zhishan can use the pretext of apologizing to his disciple to intercept that Xu fellow, pull him away first, and find out his true intentions."

"you--"

"Brother Zhishan, we're counting on you!"

Zhu Zhishan felt he had been tricked, but for Bohu's sake, alas, if I don't go to hell, who will?

Guided by Gu Qian, Zhu Zhishan waited in the backyard for Xu Jing, who had changed his clothes and returned. He then introduced himself and, through a combination of coaxing and deception, led Xu Jing out of the Ma residence.

Late at night, Wen Bi and Gu Qian helped the already drunk Tang Bohu back to Taoye Ferry, with Xiao Shifu following closely behind.

The ferry had stopped, and the three of them looked at the deserted ferry crossing. The other side was so close, yet they could not cross it. They sighed and looked up at the sky.

Wenbi was just wondering whether to spend the night at Song's Restaurant when a familiar sound came from the river!

"Would you four gentlemen require a ferry?"

"Huh?!~"

"Brother Xiao Yi!"

"uncle!"

"Haha~, Xiao Yi has been waiting here for a long time. Come on, be careful, bring Brother Bo Hu up first."

"The Yan family next door is already asleep, and it would be inconvenient to go back now. My house has many empty rooms. Why don't you three gentlemen rest here for the night?"

"Very well, that would be perfect. I do have a question in my mind..."

"Alas, Brother Qian, please wait until tomorrow if you have any questions, and wait for Brother Zhishan to answer them together."

Song Xiaoyi knew that his delaying tactic was just that—a delaying tactic. It would be difficult to deceive these people, especially since Tang Bohu had been back in Suzhou for so many days, and he still needed their help to keep an eye on his follow-up plans.

As for whether changing Tang Bohu's fate would lead to changes in later generations, that's not Song Xiaoyi's concern. The earth will keep turning no matter who leaves. Besides, does Qiu Ying's fate count as a change?

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Where did Zhu Zhishan go?

After pulling Xu Jing away, Zhu Zhishan immediately took Xu Jing to Song's Restaurant!

Although the restaurant had already closed, Song Xiaoyi, who was preparing food in the kitchen, heard Zhu Zhishan knocking on the door and immediately went downstairs to open it. He saw Zhu Zhishan alone with a young scholar he didn't recognize. He let the two of them in and served them wine, dishes, and instant noodles.

While busy listening in, Song Xiaoyi confirmed that this person was indeed Xu Jing!

Zhu Zhishan pulled him out of the mansion and brought him directly to him, clearly already aware of his plan. He wanted to get him drunk so he could learn the truth.

Then bring out a pot of "Tian Zhi Lan". Xu Jing is really lucky. Even the drunkard Tang Bohu hasn't had a chance to drink "Tian Zhi Lan". You're so lucky.

Song Xiaoyi and Zhu Zhishan, who personally took action, quickly got Xu Jing drunk. After extracting some malicious information from him, the two of them worked together to take Xu Jing to the inn where he was staying.

"Brother Xiao Yi, I now know that Xu Jing's approach to Bo Hu must have ulterior motives. His malicious intentions will inevitably drag Bo Hu down with him, and he may even face utter ruin."

"However, I am not drunk. I want to know, you don't know Xu Jing, so how do you know that this person would harm Bo Hu?"

"Brother Zhishan, I think Brother Guqian and Brother Wenbi also want to know the answer to this question."

"It's better to say one thing than two. When they return, we'll talk things out with the three older brothers at Xiao Yi's house tomorrow."

After escorting Zhu Zhishan back to the Yan residence next door, the two discovered that the four people at the Ma residence had not yet returned.

Song Xiaoyi sat on the covered boat, waiting until late at night. During this long wait, Song Xiaoyi thought about many things.

I had no choice but to pretend to be a god for once.

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The next morning, on the second floor of the small restaurant, Zhu'er knocked on the door. Xiao Yi went upstairs and told her that Teacher Chen had called from the Jinling Museum the night before, asking if Song Xiao Yi was interested in hosting a reception banquet on July 7th.

"What's going on? The Jinling Museum should have its own cafeteria, right? Besides, there are plenty of fancy restaurants outside; why would they hire an unlicensed chef like myself to prepare the reception banquet?"

"That's what I said too. The teacher said that the canteen in the college serves common dishes, and the prices and scale of the restaurants outside are not suitable for this event. The dean personally selected the place, hoping to give the museum directors and experts attending the seminar an unforgettable memory."

"So, you came to me? The entire Song family recipe?"

"Yes, you know that last time we were here, the Dean, who usually only eats until he's six-tenths full, ate until he was stuffed?"

"Okay, I'll take this job! Help me find out how many tables are needed, what dietary restrictions or special requirements there are, and also contact the museum's kitchen so I can check out the venue beforehand."

July 7th, two more days, enough time for me to prepare.

The restaurant continued to focus on selling steamed buns, tea eggs, and mushroom and chicken noodle soup. Song Xiaoyi hadn't had time to research new breakfast items lately, and the three of them didn't have the energy to handle more customers. Maintaining the status quo was naturally the best option.

Early in the morning, Mu Bin came over in person. "Brother Xiao Yi, the Song's Fast Food production base has been renovated according to your requirements."

"Oh? So fast!"

"When the brothers heard that they had found a job that could support their entire families, those who had nothing else to do rushed to help, so the work was completed a day ahead of schedule."

The Embroidered Uniform Guard during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty truly lived up to its reputation; they were indeed very simple and honest!

First, move all the steamed buns to the first floor. Song Xiaoyi instructed Miaolan and her sister to close the stall after they were sold out.

"Come on, let's go take a look. Brother Mou, have you had breakfast yet?" Song Xiaoyi looked at Mou Bin's belly and face, and thought, "Well, I shouldn't have asked." "Sister, pack two baskets of steamed buns and ten tea eggs for me."

"Brother Xiao Yi, there's no need for so much."

"It's alright, we can eat as we walk, and bring any leftovers to the artisans at the base."

The "Song's Fast Food" production base was even better than Song Xiaoyi had imagined. It was clean and tidy, meeting all standards. The workers' toilets and washrooms were separate areas. The septic tanks were kept away from the production area by a trough. There were also separate areas for swill and kitchen waste, which were transported away by a dedicated person every day to feed the pigs.

Everything was based on the standards set by Song Xiaoyi.

Although the Embroidered Uniform Guards didn't quite understand these hygiene standards, it didn't stop them from implementing them to a high standard.

"Good! Excellent! Brother Mou, please inform all the first batch of workers to gather here at 1:00 AM so we can experience the results ourselves."

"All? Experience? What is experience?"

"Even if you come on an empty stomach, let's cook a meal first, and the family can eat first! We can only start working after we've eaten our fill!"