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Chapter 60 Recommended Restaurants in Baishi County

Chu Wang's eyes widened. "Sir, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"The bean curd sheets at my house are bought from that tofu shop in the north of the city!"

"Sir, there is a misunderstanding."

"Sir, it was I who sent someone to report to the authorities."

"How could we treat human life so lightly?"

"Sir, we were also cheated by the people at the tofu shop."

Qian Fulai was completely stunned. It was Chu Wang who reported it to the authorities?

In the crowd, Tian Tian curled her lips into a smile.

She simply asked Qian Fulai to find people to spread those words and make a big fuss about it.

The purpose is to allow everyone to compare the bean curd sheets at Fulai Restaurant and Chuxing Restaurant.

The masses have discerning eyes; they can tell whether something is good or bad simply by comparing it with others.

It's better than them shouting it a thousand times.

Chu Wang's decision to report to the authorities also surprised Tian Tian.

He probably didn't expect that those rumors were spread by them...

They thought he was prepared, but he managed to catch Fulai Hotel off guard.

Unexpectedly, the opposite was true.

"The bean curd skin at Fulai Restaurant is still the best preserved."

"Yes, the kitchen is clean too."

"I'll eat at Fulai Restaurant from now on, don't worry."

"Correct."

"From now on, if anyone asks which restaurant is good, we'll say Fulai Inn."

Tian Tian was in a great mood as she listened to what the onlookers were saying.

The purpose was achieved.

Li Huaiyuan escorted Chu Wang to the tofu shop in the north of the city.

The people also left...

Qian Fulai then stepped down the stairs and came to Tian Tian's side. "Aren't you going to come and take a look?"

Tian Tian shook her head. "No need."

Qian Fulai was still holding the paper bag he had just opened. "Tian Er, with this paper bag, those shopkeepers will definitely be getting their goods from here."

Why insist on switching to a different business?

Tian Tian glanced at him and said irritably, "The tofu workshop in the north of the city can make it, so what? The tofu workshops in other prefectures can't make it?"

"Once tofu workshops all over Daqi can make it, how will this business continue?"

This era is very different from hers.

In her time, the transportation of goods was incredibly convenient.

However, in this era... the fastest way to transport goods from one prefecture to another is by horse-drawn carriage.

The journey took too long.

Therefore, as long as bean curd sheets are made in various parts of Daqi, people will definitely buy them from the nearest place.

There's no need to transport it out of Yunzhou Prefecture.

Qian Fulai pouted, "Anyway, I don't care. My family's business will use your bean curd sheets, so don't actually stop doing it."

*

"Second Miss, Young Master..."

Xiao Niu followed Li Huaiyuan to the tofu shop.

"The couple who make tofu were taken away."

"Oh dear, their shop is so dirty, it smells sour and foul."

"The made bean curd sheets were left to dry indoors..."

There's nowhere outside to dry the clothes...

"Lord Li was furious!!"

They said they must be severely punished!

"He also ordered Baiwei Restaurant to close for three days for rectification. After three days, Lord Li will send someone to investigate."

"As for our Fulai Restaurant, Lord Li greatly appreciates it."

"They also said they would designate our Fulai Restaurant as the best restaurant in Baishi County and give us some kind of signboard to hang outside the restaurant."

"Young master, this is a great thing!"

Qian Fulai nodded repeatedly, "That's right, this is really a great thing."

Regardless of whether Li Huaiyuan would actually send him a cover or not.

But as the local official of Baishi County, his words would soon spread throughout the entire county.

That's enough!

After listening to Xiao Niu's words, Tian Tian felt that Li Huaiyuan was a very smart person.

*

Li Huaiyuan actually had a sign made, with the seven large characters "Recommended Restaurant of Baishi County" written on it, and it was also stamped with the official seal of the government.

It arrived with great fanfare on the third day after the incident.

They also set off firecrackers in front of the Fulai Restaurant.

Qian Fulai was completely flattered and shocked, not knowing what to say.

"Young Master Qian, our lord would like to have a further discussion with you." A yamen runner quietly approached Qian Fulai.

Qian Fulai stared in astonishment, mouth agape. "Ah..."

"Young master, please."

Qian Fulai found Tian Tian in the crowd. "Tian Er, come with me."

The constable looked at Tian Tian, ​​"That's...?"

Qian Fulai: "That was the family that supplied me with bean curd sheets."

The constable looked him up and down, then said, "Let's go together."

"Tian Er, hurry, together."

"Lord Li has invited us to have a chat."

Tian Tian had no choice but to follow.

Qian Fulai led Li Huaiyuan and Tian Tian to the side room on the second floor.

"Lord Li, please."

Li Huaiyuan naturally took the seat of honor, while Qian Fulai and Tian Tian sat down on either side, smiling somewhat awkwardly.

"Is this young lady making bean curd sheets?" Li Huaiyuan looked at Tian Tian with surprise in his eyes.

A young woman as young as Tian Tian should be getting engaged, so why is she running around doing business?

Tian Tian nodded, "My family makes bean curd sheets, and I'm not the only one."

That's all I wanted to say.

Li Huaiyuan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

He tried to speak in a friendly manner, "I have only been in office in Baishi County for less than half a year."

"As far as I know, all the counties in Yunzhou Prefecture have developed through traveling merchants."

"Especially Xiushui County and Songxi County..."

"But our Baishi County is vastly different from those two counties..."

"I sincerely wish to do more for the people of Baishi County, so that they may live as prosperously as those of Xiushui County and Songxi County, free from worries about taxes..."

"During this period, the bean curd skin has attracted many merchants, and the county government's tax revenue has increased significantly."

"I am very pleased."

"Therefore, I have decided to expand and strengthen the bean curd skin business in Baishi County to attract more merchants."

Qian Fulai looked up at Tian Tian...

Li Huaiyuan's words...are exactly the opposite of Tian Tian's thoughts.

Li Huaiyuan wants to expand and strengthen the business of bean curd skin, but Tian Tian plans to start making steamed buns after the New Year.

Qian Fulai winked at Tian Tian, ​​letting her explain to Li Huaiyuan herself.

Tian Tian cleared her throat, "Lord Li..."

"Actually, my family doesn't plan to make bean curd sheets after next spring."

Li Huaiyuan raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Why?"

He had inquired and found out that bean curd skin sold for 100 or 90 coins per catty, which was not cheap.

Why not take such a good deal?

Tian Tian had no choice but to repeat what she had said to Qian Fulai.

Li Huaiyuan frowned; he naturally understood the reasoning Tian Tian was giving.

only...

What a waste of such a good deal.

What a waste of such a good opportunity to achieve political success...

"Sigh..." Li Huaiyuan sighed... It seems he has to think of other ways again.

“Sir, there’s no need to sigh.” Tian Tian quickly gave him a glimmer of hope. “Although the business of selling bean curd sheets won’t last long, I have other businesses that should attract more traveling merchants to Baishi County.”