There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 158 The Boy's Blushing

"Who knows? Look, they've brought it up. Hmm? Why is it just a table?"

"Don't rush, wait a little longer."

"Here it comes, here it comes, the roast duck is here!"

"Such an overpowering fragrance!"

"I feel like my whole body is enveloped in the aroma of roast duck."

Gu Ziying: "Please enjoy, everyone, our roast duck made with razor blades!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the girls picked up their knives and began to chop the roast duck. With swift and clean strokes, they cut cleanly and efficiently.

The sound of the knife striking the duck skin was clearly audible; the duck skin and meat were joined together, and a thin slice lay on the plate.

The guests were all amazed by the girls' skill with a knife, but one person trembled at the sight.

After the roast duck was sliced, the word "happiness" appeared intact on the plate, which further boosted the guests' enthusiasm.

"Great film, great movie."

"Your knife skills are truly excellent."

"This plating is absolutely beautiful."

After the girls left, Gu Ziying taught the guests several ways to eat roast duck.

Unsurprisingly, it received unanimous praise from those present.

Finally, Qi Niang entered the stage carrying Ying'er, who was dressed in red. Ying'er was adorable and spoke in a sweet, childlike voice.

"Oriole~ Wishing everyone~ good health~ good fortune~, a bright and new year~"

The guests were all charmed by Ying'er and replied one after another.

"Thank you, Ying'er. Ying'er is so cute."

After the dishes were served, the guests began to eat with great enjoyment.

Li Shuchen frowned, sensing something was missing from the banquet.

What's missing?

All the food has been served. Drinks? Yes, drinks!

Alcohol! Holy crap!

A banquet, a banquet, how can it be called a banquet without wine?

Li Shuchen, sobbing, subtly moved closer to Gu Ziying.

"Ziying, I'm doomed! I forgot to buy alcohol!"

"It's alright, I've prepared the plum wine we had together before. It's sweet and sour, very refreshing, and perfect for this kind of feast with lots of meat and fish."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen burst into tears of joy and hugged Gu Ziying tightly.

"Ziying, how could I live without you?"

Princess Changning appeared out of nowhere and said quietly.

"Li Shuchen, what are you saying?"

Li Shuchen instinctively felt a cold sweat trickle down his back; the newcomer seemed hostile. He instantly turned around and spoke.

"Ah, Changning, without you, how could I ensure the safety of our guests today? Without you, I wouldn't survive either."

Gu Ziying patted Li Shuchen on the back and said, "Shuchen, don't forget those unlucky words. We must live well."

Li Shuchen nodded hurriedly: "Yes, everyone should live well."

"Miss Li, where's the wine?"

"Coming right away, coming right away!"

Gu Ziying: "Someone, bring the wine!"

While refilling the guests' drinks, Li Shuchen secretly noted down their comments on the dishes.

"This roast duck is even better than the one at Xiangchilou Restaurant!"

Changning already said that, it's useless.

"Duck skin is very fatty and can be a bit greasy on its own. It's best enjoyed dipped in white sugar or rolled in a thin pancake."

That's useless; she knows it herself.

"Such a delicious roast duck is certainly not cheap. We can afford it, but ordinary people can't. If they ordered the duck separately, they might be able to have a taste. The oiliness is actually an advantage for them."

Li Shuchen nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. Miss Su Er certainly had her own insights; this was useful, and he would keep it in mind.

I jotted down a few more scattered notes, and after making some minor modifications when I got back, they would have a flavor that most people would like, and as for money, it would come in big chunks.

Li Shuchen was overjoyed, so much so that he accidentally bumped into Princess Changning.

"Changning, go have your meal! What are you standing here for? You still have to escort the guests back later; you can't go without eating."

"Li Shuchen, why aren't you eating?"

"I'm not going back tonight, I'll use it later, it's fine."

"Isn't Ziying going back either?"

Li Shuchen glanced at the busy Gu Ziying and said

"Hmm~, I doubt they'll reply."

Princess Changning felt somewhat aggrieved.

"Alright, I'll go eat by myself."

Li Shuchen felt a little sorry for her, thinking that this was probably the first time the group of them had been together but not eating together, and Changning must have felt a bit lonely, so she said...

"Find me at Happiness Inn tomorrow at noon, and I'll have lunch with you."

Princess Changning smiled.

"A word is settled"

Li Shuchen clasped his hands in a fist salute.

“A gentleman’s word is as good as gold.”

Princess Changning turned and left gracefully upon hearing this, leaving behind a single sentence.

"I'm going to have my meal."

Li Shuchen smiled. Changning really has the mentality of a child.

After the guests finished their meal

Li Shuchen had the girls clear away the plates and then addressed the guests.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please wait a moment. I have some desserts for you to try."

"Someone bring me milk tea!"

The girls came carrying plates with six small bowls on them, one for each guest at the table, distributed randomly.

"Hey, why is my bowl different from yours?"

"Yes, my bowl is the same as Miss Su's; it seems to contain peach flesh."

"It smells so sweet and delicious, with a hint of milk, tea, and fruit."

Li Shuchen's lips curled into a smile.

"Everyone's dessert is different. This dessert is called milk tea. There is also a crisp peach beauty tea, which can fight aging, resist oxidation, and beautify the skin."

Red date warming uterus tea can regulate menstruation and relieve pain.

Persimmon tea is good for the stomach and can help with digestion, relieve bloating, soothe the stomach, and quench thirst.

Apple tea can relieve fatigue and soothe nerves;

Peach-based Qi-regulating tea can soothe the liver, regulate Qi, promote blood circulation, and remove blood stasis.

In short, it's all good milk tea, please enjoy!

Upon hearing this, the guests immediately took a spoonful and put it in their mouths.

"Truly delicious!"

"I've had salty milk tea before, but this is the first time I've ever had such a sweet milk tea."

"There are also these soft and chewy little meatballs inside. I wonder how they're made. I love them!"

The guests enjoyed it very much and drank quickly; in no time, their bowls were empty.

"Another bowl? Miss Li, there's a sign at the bottom of my bowl that says 'Another bowl'."

Li Shuchen quickly responded, "This young lady is really lucky! Congratulations on winning the 'buy one get one free' prize. Here's another bowl of milk tea for her."

Upon hearing this, the guests drank even faster, checking the bottom of their bowls for the "refill" sign.

"Oh, I don't have anything. Do you?"

"Neither do I."

Li Shuchen only prepared five servings of "add another bowl," so there wasn't enough for everyone.

"I have a 'buy one more bowl' sign here, Miss Li, please bring me one as well."

"Okay, just a moment."

Li Lingxiao finished her drink and found there wasn't a single word at the bottom of her bowl, feeling somewhat dejected. She then turned to look at the bottom of Xiao Xiuyuan's bowl.

"Brother Xiao, you're so lucky! You won the 'buy one more bowl' prize! Tell my sister!"

Xiao Xiuyuan sat upright, unmoved, and glanced at a certain girl from afar.

He wasn't in a hurry at all, but Li Lingxiao was afraid he'd miss out on this bowl, so she started calling out.

"This, this, if I win, I'll have another bowl!"

Before Li Shuchen could speak, Ziying walked over.

Gu Ziying: "Let me see."

Seeing her approach, Xiao Xiuyuan shyly reached for the bowl.

"You really won! I'll go get you another bowl right now."

Xiao Xiuyuan spoke softly.

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Lord Gu."

Hearing Xiao Xiuyuan's voice, barely audible, Li Lingxiao asked worriedly...

"Brother Xiao, didn't you eat enough? Would you like me to ask my sister to get you some more food?"

"Uh, I'm full."

"Then why is Brother Xiao speaking so softly?"

Xiao Xiuyuan blushed slightly and didn't explain further.