Rebirth 05: From Coal Mine Owner to Mobile Phone Tycoon

Lu Yu Tea House

Twenty minutes later, the four arrived at this historic teahouse.

While it may not be as exaggerated as having been passed down for a century, it did indeed exist during the Republic of China era.

Ah Biao originally wanted to take everyone to Lianxianglou, which is older and has a more down-to-earth, local atmosphere.

But considering that Lu Yuan and the others had important business to discuss later, that place was a bit too noisy.

In the end, we chose this teahouse, which was a bit quieter and more elegant.

Lu Yuan chuckled as he looked at the sign.

"Oh my, it's even named after our ancestor, I have to give it a try."

Upon arriving at the door, the four of them were once again stopped by the hostess.

"Hello sir, are there four of you? Do you have an appointment?"

"Yes, it's just the four of us, but we don't have a reservation. Are there any seats available?"

"Yes, but sir..."

After saying that, he looked at Ah Biao.

"For the sake of everyone's dining environment, we do not allow slippers to be brought in."

"Please wait a moment, let me take a look."

After saying that, the younger sister looked down and examined the machine.

"All the private rooms are full today, how about this?"

"I'll arrange the most private booths on the side for you, which can seat four people. Would you please have this gentleman sit in the innermost booth?"

"However, a 5% service charge applies to VIP seating. Is that acceptable to you?"

Lin Shaoyang nodded, his usual smile returning to his face.

Lu Yuan patted A Biao on the shoulder

"Look, this is how you deal with problems and solve them. Not only do you avoid offending customers, but you also generate extra revenue for the store."

Soon the group arrived at the private room.

Sure enough, it was quite a distance from the main hall, and there was a screen blocking the view.

"Excuse me, what kind of tea would you like?"

Lin Shaoyang immediately looked at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan was equally unceremonious.

"Open a pot of chrysanthemum Pu'er tea, then open a pot of Tieguanyin tea."

"Okay, our rice noodle rolls and fried noodles need to be ordered separately. All other dim sum are on the steamer cart. Would you like to order anything?"

"I'd like a serving of fried dough sticks, and another... um, char siu sausage, that'll do for now."

Lu Yuan opened the tea and snack menu with unusual skill, which surprised A Biao and the others.

"Have you ever worked as a waiter in a teahouse in Guangzhou? You look like an expert."

Ah Biao joked with a grin.

"Pao tang" is a waiter or waitress in a restaurant who is responsible for greeting customers, serving food, and other services. It is an old term that has been used in Cantonese-speaking areas to this day.

"Oh? Boss Lu is from Guangzhou?"

Lin Shaoyang seized the opportunity to continue the conversation.

"No, no, no, I'm not from Guangdong Province, I'm from Shanxi Province."

Is he really a coal mine owner? Lin Shaoyang wondered to himself, after all, Jinshan Province is known for having many coal mines.

"He used to work in a coal mine, but now he runs a mobile phone store in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen."

"Boss Lu is joking."

"Really? Oh dear, let's eat first. Eating is the most important thing. We can talk about it after we finish eating."

The tea was served quickly.

Lin Shaoyang personally poured tea for Lu Yuan, and Lu Yuan subconsciously tapped two fingers three times on the table to express his gratitude.

Lin Shaoyang narrowed his eyes; this guy was definitely not as simple as he claimed.

Soon, three steaming carts were pushed over one after another, each filled with small steamers.

When you open the lid, steam rises from the lid, carrying a unique aroma that greets you.

"Two orders of shrimp dumplings, beef short ribs, chicken feet in black bean sauce, tripe, and tofu skin rolls, please."

"Scallop dumplings, Chaozhou rice noodle rolls, custard..."

Do you have lava buns?

"The custard buns aren't on the bus, but I can order them for you."

"Okay, one order please. And forget the char siu bao, how about the mushroom and chicken bao instead?"

"Sticky rice chicken, radish cake, and another serving of Malay cake, please."

Lu Yuan should have been a guest from afar, but he showed no sense of responsibility whatsoever.

Soon, the table was filled to the brim.

When the fried rice noodle rolls and custard buns are served, they can only be placed on top of each other, with plates upon plates and steamers upon steamers.

"Brother Lu, you really didn't go to Guangdong Province when you were little, did you?"

Lu Yuan looked at A Biao, not understanding the meaning behind his words.

"Your order is so authentic, it really doesn't seem like you've only been in the South for the last month or two."

"And this fried dough stick? I've never had it before!"

Now it was Lu Yuan's turn to be curious.

"You're a native Hong Konger, and you've never had fried dough sticks before?"

Ah Biao was a little embarrassed.

"Oh dear, I don't usually eat out much; I usually eat at Grandma's."

"Besides, for the same amount of money, I would definitely order char siu sausage, shrimp sausage, beef sausage, or at the very least, a vegetable sausage."

Lu Yuan understood instantly.

It's like eating dumplings; they can be shrimp dumplings, pork and cabbage dumplings, or at the very least, vegetarian dumplings with three kinds of seafood.

But it should definitely not be filled with rice.

Imagine this: steaming hot dumplings are served, and you take a bite, only to find your mouth full of rice instead. That just doesn't make sense.

These fried dough sticks are rice noodle rolls rolled with fried dough sticks; the name itself gives the impression of rice dumplings.

What's this called?

Rice noodles wrapped in flour?

"Never tried it before? No problem! Give it a try today. This is called the pleasure of carbs, you wouldn't understand!"

Even though Lu Yuan had already eaten breakfast this morning, compared to the toast and beans in front of him, it was truly indescribable.

"This tea is also quite good. The Pu'er tea is smooth, sweet, and mellow, while the chrysanthemum tea is refreshing and invigorating, leaving a clear feeling in the throat."

"Mr. Lu's tea shop offers classic teas; if you like, you can take some with you when you leave."

"Of course, of course."

The four of them drank tea, ate snacks, and chatted about everything under the sun in a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Lu Yuan, drawing upon his past life's experiences, explored everything from cultural customs and geological wonders to military and political affairs and scientific innovation.

They can even explain in detail the postpartum care of sows.

The main feature is someone who is knowledgeable in astronomy and can pick up tiles, and knowledgeable in geography and can dig ditches.

The other three people were completely stunned.

As the lobby gradually filled with people, the entire Lu Yu Tea House became lively.

In addition, the handcarts that occasionally pass through the aisle create a scene reminiscent of the everyday life in a peaceful and prosperous era.

Lin Shaoyang, too, rarely has such a leisurely time.

From last night to this morning, my nerves, which had been anxious and restless all day, finally felt relieved.

Lu Yuan saw that Lin Shaoyang's mindset had finally calmed down.

The food on the table was almost all eaten, and two rounds of tea had been served.

I know it's time to get down to business.

Lu Yuan glanced at A Biao, who immediately understood.

"This tea is too weak. I'll go to the front desk and get another pot."

Lin Shaoyang's secretary tactfully said, "I'll go call the company back."

The two left their seats one after the other, leaving space for Lu Yuan and Lin Shaoyang.

After the two left, Lin Shaoyang looked at Lu Yuan with a complicated expression.

"I never expected that Boss Lu could be friends with someone like Ah Biao."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan smiled. Some people are indeed not very friendly to people like A Biao who live at the bottom of society.