The light of the sword is like the moon reflecting on Kyushu

Chapter 1840 Toast

A dozen young girls lined up to serve the dishes at the same time. After putting down the dish, each person announced the name of the dish and then left.

Huoxiang Yayu, Gongjiao Fish, Bangbang Chicken, Tart Noodles, Hotpot Beef Noodles, Hanyuan Jar Meat, Shuimian, Zhazha Noodles and Wooden Barrel Fish... one dish after another was served like flowing water, it was really a feast for the eyes!

The shape of the porcelain plate for each dish is also unique. For example, the Huoxiang Yayu is served on a porcelain plate in the shape of a carp, with a carp lying flat with its back open like a plate, and a real fish placed on it. The porcelain fish is finely crafted, with every scale on its body clearly visible and lifelike, and a pair of fish eyes are even more vivid and lifelike.

The ceramic plate that holds the Bang Bang Chicken is in the shape of a "Phoenix Looking Back". A phoenix stands proudly, looking back and gazing into the distance, with its gorgeous tail feathers extending like a plate, and the chicken is placed on it. The dish and tableware complement each other, and the visual impact is quite shocking!

In addition to the stunning appearance, each dish is served steaming hot, and a variety of delicious aromas fill the entire room, making people salivate!

Chili felt that her eyes were not enough, and her saliva was about to flow out, "Wow, it looks so good, I guess it tastes good too!"

Feng Jiuxiao said with a smile: "Let's get started, we've been waiting for quite some time and we're hungry! Senior, you go first!"

Zhao Kuangyin and Ren Zongheng said at the same time: "Come together!"

It would be hypocritical to be more polite, so the three of them started eating at the same time.

La Jiao was staring at the Bang Bang Chicken, but it was a little far away. He was wondering whether he should stand up to reach it, when the waiter who had been serving him smiled and said, "Dear guests, this table can be rotated. Just turn it if you want to eat any dish!" He demonstrated it with his own hands, and everyone was immediately amazed.

The middle part of the table was actually separated, as if a small round table was embedded inside the big round table.

Zeng Yong said: "I never thought there would be something else hidden inside this table. Amazing!"

The waiter smiled and said, "Actually, the structure inside is not complicated. I heard it's like a wheel turned sideways, with an axle in the middle and the table top is the countless spokes..."

Zeng Yong's eyes lit up, "Oh, that's how it is! Haha, wonderful! The person who designed this table is really a genius! If you hadn't told me, I would never have thought of it!" The waiter smiled and said, "You are too modest!"

When Chili heard that the table could turn, he was immediately delighted and turned the table. When the chicken came to his eyes, he quickly picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth and started eating...

"Ah!" He grimaced after taking two bites of the chili!

Pang Shiwu snickered and said, "What's wrong? Is it spicy?"

Chili's cheeks flushed as she took a big gulp of the teacup and gasped, "Ah, it's too spicy!"

Feng Jiuxiao laughed and said, "Chili peppers are actually afraid of chili peppers, how interesting!"

Chili immediately glared in protest!

Zhao Kuangyin and Ren Zongheng laughed out loud!

Yuan Zishan, Chang Zijin, Erni and others smiled.

They all know what this sentence means!

But Cao Guangshi was confused. Chili peppers are afraid of chili peppers? What does this mean? Why are they laughing so happily?

Feng Jiuxiao saw Cao Guangshi's confusion and smiled, "Master Cao, let me introduce you to Miss Chili. She is Miss Yuan's good sister. She has a fiery temper and has loved eating chili peppers since she was a child, hence her name Chili pepper!"

Cao Guangshi immediately nodded to La Jiao, and at the same time he suddenly realized something.

It turns out that the girl’s name is La Jiao, no wonder they say “La Jiao is afraid of La Jiao”!

It was originally “Chili peppers love chili peppers”, but it turned out to be “Chili peppers are afraid of chili peppers”. Because of the contrast, everyone laughed!

Lajiao pursed her lips and said, "Let me warn you, the peppers here are much hotter than those in Shanxi and Shaanxi! Even I, who am not afraid of spicy food, was hurt like this by the spiciness. Those of you who usually can't eat spicy food should just give up and don't eat this chicken! Don't blame me for not telling you!" Her cheeks were flushed and her forehead was covered with sweat. It seems that the Sichuan peppers are really spicy!

Pang Shiwu raised his eyebrows and said: "I don't believe it. How can the peppers here be spicier than our Hengyang peppers?" As he said that, he picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly.

Everyone's eyes began to focus on him.

The feeling of being the center of everyone's attention was so good that Pang Shiwu immediately sat up straight with a smile on his face!

At first his face was calm, but as he chewed, a red cloud appeared on his face and a layer of fine beads of sweat began to seep out of his forehead!

Pang Shiwu suddenly stopped chewing and swallowed it directly, pretending to be calm, "Well, it tastes good, especially the spiciness. It has a different flavor compared to the chili from Hengyang." He smiled at everyone.

As expected, I received envious looks from everyone at the table!

Feng Jiuxiao said: "That's amazing, fifteen!"

Pang Shiwu’s body straightened even more!

But then Lajiao said with gritted teeth: "Oh! So you like spicy food so much. Here, I'll pick up another piece for you. Well, this one. It has a lot of spiciness on it. Come, eat..." He picked up a piece of chicken and stuffed it into Pang Shiwu's mouth!

Pang Shiwu's mouth was already burning with spiciness. When he saw La Jiao trying to force another piece on him, he was so frightened that his face turned green. He laughed dryly, "La Jiao, this chicken is delicious, but there are only a few pieces. If I eat them all, there will be nothing for everyone else. Let everyone have a taste first. I'll eat after they've tasted it!"

La Jiao glared at him and said, "Oh, you know how to be humble!"

Pang Shiwu smiled and said, "That's right."

But Yuan Zishan smiled and said, "Fifteen, you don't have to worry about style, just eat it. If it's not enough, we can order more. This is not the last one, so hurry up and eat it. My sister picked it for you personally. You, don't want to eat it?"

Although Yuan Zishan was smiling, Pang Shiwu clearly felt a great pressure coming, and immediately laughed dryly: "Sister-in-law, I was wrong, please forgive me, this thing is too spicy!"

La Jiao immediately pinched Pang Shiwu's thigh fiercely and said viciously: "Then why are you pretending to be so high and mighty in front of me?"

Pang Shiwu screamed in pain, making everyone laugh so hard that their abdominal muscles hurt!

Zhao Kuangyin thought to himself: What a funny couple!

Feng Jiuxiao picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Okay, the dishes are ready, and everyone is here, let's toast to our encounter with the two seniors in a foreign land!"

Everyone immediately raised their glasses and said in unison: "Cheers!"

Everyone drank it all at the same time!

The moment the wine entered his throat, Feng Jiuxiao felt as if a fire dragon was cruising down from his throat along the esophagus, with flames flying wherever it went. In an instant, it seemed as if a ball of fire was burning through his chest and abdomen, all over his body, making him feel warm and comfortable!

Feng Jiuxiao put down the wine glass and said with a smile: "Good wine!"

Yuan Zishan and other women only took a small sip and were all frowned by the pungent smell of alcohol. Their throats also felt hot and uncomfortable as if they were cut by a knife or stabbed by an arrow. The alcohol was really too strong!

Zeng Yong also exhaled a long breath of alcohol, his face slightly distorted, and said in a deep voice: "This alcohol is really strong!" It went down his throat like an arrow, and his throat was burning with pain!

Big Wolf closed his eyes and seemed to be savoring the taste. After a moment, he said, "Not bad!" He opened his eyes and said seriously, "It's better than Shaodaozi!"

Zeng Yong said: "You mean, the knife hasn't burned yet?"

Big Wolf nodded and said, "That's right! When I drink Shao Dao Zi, I have to drink it slowly and savor it carefully. But when I drink this, I dare to drink it in big gulps!"

Pang Shiwu glared and said, "Brother Wolf, don't brag like me. If you can drink, drink. If you can't drink, don't pretend. Be careful that my sister-in-law will make you drunk!"

Big Wolf said proudly, "Fill me with wine? That's great! That's exactly what I want! I'm just afraid he doesn't have enough wine here! If I drink this pot in one gulp and then have to watch you guys enjoying yourself, how uncomfortable would I be?"

Yuan Zishan smiled and said, "This wine is too strong, I can't get used to it. Since you can't drink enough, then this pot of wine is just right for you!" She put the wine pot on the table, gently turned the table, and moved the wine pot in front of Big Wolf.

At this time, Chang Zijin and Erni looked at each other, put the wine jug on the table at the same time, and turned around, "We can't get used to drinking it either, Brother Wolf, this is for you."

Big Wolf was not polite and accepted all three wine jugs. He picked up his own wine jug and put it mouth to mouth, drinking it down in big gulps!

Cao Guangshi opened his eyes wide, stunned!

Zhao Kuangyin and Ren Zongheng were also stunned!

Is this kid from the Western Regions' stomach made of iron?

Chili also quietly placed the wine jug on the table and turned around.

Pang Shiwu whispered, "You can't stand it either?"

Chili also lowered her head and whispered, "Yeah, this wine is really too strong! I just took a small sip and it felt like my throat and stomach were burning! Which bastard had the time to brew such a spicy wine? Isn't it fatal? Why isn't Brother Wolf afraid?" She secretly pointed at Big Wolf under the table.

Pang Shiwu whispered, "I guess his body structure may be different from others. He was born with a strong body, so his stomach and intestines may be stronger than ours!"

At this time, Big Wolf had finished drinking the jug. He put the jug on the table and looked at Pang Shiwu deliberately!

Ren Zongheng shook his head in disbelief, "Much better than when we were young!"

Zhao Kuangyin also sighed, "Yes! When we were young, we were far behind him! By the way, Mr. Feng, how is your alcohol tolerance?"

Feng Jiuxiao said modestly: "Average, I'm far behind him!" He refilled the wine glass, picked up the glass, and said with a smile: "Two seniors, you have come such a long way from each other that you can meet again here. It's really heaven's will. I offer a toast to you two! Cheers!" He drank it all in one gulp!

In fact, he had already seen that the two old guys were both big drinkers! And they definitely liked to drink strong liquor!

Although the arrow was fierce, it was nothing to the two of them!

Since we said we would treat them to drinks, we should let them enjoy themselves!

At first, Ren Zongheng was worried that the wine was too strong and Feng Jiuxiao couldn't bear it. He would most likely ask the store to replace it with a relatively mellow wine, which would be a flaw in the ointment! Unexpectedly, Feng Jiuxiao was so generous, and they were overjoyed!

Ren Zongheng and Zhao Kuangyin finished their drinks at the same time, and then Ren Zongheng laughed and said, "I didn't expect that you can drink such strong liquor at such a young age!"

Feng Jiuxiao laughed and said, "They all say strong liquor is the most mellow!"

Ren Zongheng suddenly laughed and said, "Poisonous flowers are the most beautiful!"

Liquor is the most mellow, poisonous flowers are the most beautiful, and Feng Jiuxiao seemed to be lost in thought for a moment!

Zhao Kuangyi yelled at Ren Zongheng: "What are you talking about? You're talking nonsense after two drinks?" In fact, everyone could see that he was just pretending, and he was not really angry.

Feng Jiuxiao knew that Zhao Kuangyin was testing whether he was unhappy, so he immediately smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Senior Zhao? I solemnly emphasize, two seniors, you should drink freely and talk freely! At the wine table, it's not lively if you don't talk! You should speak your mind and say everything you know! If anyone takes the wine talk seriously, it would be too immature, right?"

Zhao Kuangyin immediately laughed and said, "Haha, that's right! Listening to your words...ah, it's so refreshing anyway! Master Feng, I'll toast you a glass!" He poured the wine and respectfully toasted Feng Jiuxiao! This glass, he actually toasted for the grace of not killing him back then!

Feng Jiuxiao immediately filled the wine glass and raised it with both hands, and said respectfully: "This glass is for the old senior! I'll drink it first as a show of respect!" He drank it in one gulp!

Upon seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin immediately raised his neck and killed him!

Yuan Zishan said at this time: "Jiuxiao, can you do it? If not, slow down!"

Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile: "Miss Yuan, are you feeling bad now? He can definitely do it! As a man, you can't just say no!"

Yuan Zishan's face immediately turned red! She lowered her eyes and remained silent. If it wasn't for the convenience of eating, she wouldn't have taken off her veil. Now that she had lost her veil, her jade-like cheeks were flushed and Chili could see them clearly.

La Jiao felt a little strange. She looked at Yuan Zishan, then at Feng Jiuxiao, and then at Zhao Kuangyin. She suddenly asked, "Why can't men say no?" As soon as these words came out, the air froze instantly!

Time seems to have stopped!

Everyone was surprisingly motionless, staring at Chili quietly!

Lajiao was confused. Why are you looking at me?

Zhao Kuangyin suddenly laughed out loud towards the sky!

Ren Zongheng also laughed out loud!

Then everyone started laughing!

Chili is even more confused!

Ren Zongheng had sharp eyes. He glanced and found that Yuan Zishan's eyes were downcast and her cheeks were flushed, while Feng Jiuxiao was secretly observing Yuan Zishan's every move. In an instant, his heart moved and he suddenly kicked Zhao Kuangyin with his foot. Zhao Kuangyin immediately alerted and knew that he might have said something wrong, but suddenly stopping laughing seemed abrupt and inappropriate, so he smiled and said, "There are four great joys in life. Sir, have you heard that there are also four great sorrows in life?"

Feng Jiuxiao saw that the blush on Yuan Zishan's face had disappeared, and knew that her mentality had calmed down, so he was relieved. Hearing Zhao Kuangyin mention the Four Great Sorrows, he naturally knew that he had realized that the "dirty words" just now were a bit inappropriate and might make Yuan Zishan unhappy, so he wanted to change the subject to make up for the loss. Feng Jiuxiao immediately smiled and said, "Of course I have heard it."

Seeing Feng Jiuxiao's seamless connection, Zhao Kuangyin knew that the other party was not unhappy, so he wanted to start a conversation about the Four Great Sorrows. Unexpectedly, La Jiao said, "Hey, Senior Zhao, what's wrong with you? I asked you why men can't say no, and you haven't answered me yet! Why are you talking about the Four Great Sorrows again? Answer me first!"

Everyone looked at each other, trying hard to hold back their laughter!

This girl is really persistent!

Chang Zijin quickly came out to smooth things over and said with a smile, "Okay, Chili, men are more concerned about their reputation, so no matter where they are, they have to say yes! They can't say no! This is not allowed, that is not allowed, won't people laugh at us? Right, Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Kuangyin immediately nodded and gave a thumbs up!

La Jiao immediately showed a look of disdain: "Oh, you just want to save face?" He glanced at Pang Shiwu with a look of contempt: "Remember this, in front of me from now on, if you can't do something, just say no, don't be stubborn!"

This time, Zhao Kuangyin and Ren Zongheng managed to hold back their laughter, but Zeng Yong couldn't help it and he burst out laughing!

Lajiao's gaze instantly shot over, and Zeng Yong immediately covered his mouth with his left hand, trying to hold back his laughter, but he really couldn't help it. His body kept shaking, and he looked quite funny!

No matter how dumb La Jiao was, he could sense Zeng Yong's ill intentions!

"Brother Zeng, what are you laughing at? Are you laughing at me?"

"I...ahem...I...that...ahem...I'm not laughing!"

La Jiao said to Yuan Zishan coquettishly: "Miss, look, they are bullying me!"

Yuan Zishan naturally couldn't agree with Lajiao, otherwise today's drinking party would get out of control. She smiled and said, "I'll punish them later! Look, this bamboo shoot is so tender. Come, have a piece." She picked up a piece of bamboo shoot and fed it to Lajiao, who had no choice but to open his mouth and eat it.

Seeing Yuan Zishan "sealing" La Jiao's mouth for a short time, Feng Jiuxiao immediately said, "Senior Zhao, the four great joys and four great sorrows of life are actually only one reversal away!"

Ren Zongheng was also very interested and said with a smile: "Mr. Feng, tell me about it!"

Feng Jiuxiao smiled and said, "Okay! Everyone knows the so-called four great joys in life: rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend in a foreign land, the wedding night, and being named on the list of successful candidates. We have one joy today, meeting an old friend in a foreign land. We met Senior Ren and Senior Zhao in Shuchuan. Come, let's drink a glass together for this joy!" The man raised his wine glass, the woman raised her teacup, and they drank at the same time!

In order to prevent La Jiao from asking about the previous topic, Chang Zijin asked: "What are the four great sorrows, and how did it turn around?"

Feng Jiuxiao put down the wine glass and said slowly: "After a long drought, a drop of rain is finally here."

La Jiao cried out, "What? One drop? It only rained one drop? It would be better if it didn't rain at all! This is really sad!" La Jiao began to care about new problems. Chang Zijin and Yuan Zishan looked at each other and were relieved!

Feng Jiuxiao said: "The second tragedy is meeting an old friend and creditor in a foreign land!"

Chili groaned again, covered her mouth and laughed, "Isn't this too unlucky? I finally met a fellow villager, but it turned out to be my creditor. Haha, this is a big turn of events!"

Feng Jiuxiao said: "The third tragedy, the wedding night, next door!"

Chili was puzzled again, "Next door? What does that mean? Did the groom lift up the bride's veil and then find out that the bride is actually the neighbor next door? The ugliest neighbor?"

Feng Jiuxiao had to give a thumbs-up, with a surprised look on his face: "That's right! Chili! Yes! You are absolutely right!"

Chili suddenly looked very proud!

Zhao Kuangyin thought: Next door means the next-door neighbor? Haha! If I explain the true meaning of next door again, I'm afraid Miss Yuan will beat me to death!

Feng Jiuxiao said: "The fourth tragedy is that when you are on the list of successful candidates, you have the same name as me!"

La Jiao said, "Oh, the person who passed the exam has the same name as me? Hey, you see, this is a mess. At first, I heard that I was admitted to high school, and I was very happy. I accepted the gifts and made the promises. But in the end, I found out that it was not me. I was so happy for nothing. It's really sad!"

Feng Jiuxiao raised two thumbs up, "Chili, awesome!"

Chili showed a little pride.

Big Wolf sighed, "The Chinese language is indeed profound. Just adding two words changes the mood completely! Great joy turns into great sorrow in an instant!"

Feng Jiuxiao said: "Sometimes, all it takes is a no!"

Suddenly, a hearty laughter was heard from outside, "Lord Cao! I, Sima Mingdeng, have come to toast you. Please forgive me for disturbing you!" A group of people filed in!

The first person was dressed in brocade clothes and jade belt, with extraordinary imposing manner, holding a wine glass in his hand and walking towards Cao Guangshi with a smile. Behind him was a waiter holding a tray with three wine jugs on it.

Cao Guangshi stood up and was about to introduce Feng Jiuxiao, but Feng Jiuxiao said first: "Master Cao, I have broadened my horizons here today. I will change my ten inns and restaurants into this format. I will focus on details and pursue perfection. It will be hard not to make money!"

Cao Guangshi immediately understood Feng Jiuxiao's idea of ​​not wanting to reveal his identity, so he smiled and said to Sima Mingdeng: "Mr. Sima's exploration of the garden has now become a benchmark for the whole world to emulate. It's really admirable!"

Sima Mingdeng smiled at Feng Jiuxiao and said, "Mr. Long, you are too polite. I will pay my respects to my parents first and then to you, Mr. Long. I hope you can forgive me!"

Cao Guang said sincerely: It turns out that the deputy envoy claimed to be surnamed Long. Fortunately, I did not expose his identity!

Feng Jiuxiao smiled and said, "It is necessary to respect the parents first. You respect them first, and then I will respect you!"

Sima Mingdeng smiled brightly, "You're welcome." He held the cup with both hands and said to Cao Guangshi with a smile, "Sir, I offer you a toast. Please take care of me in the future!"

Cao Guangshi smiled and said, "I am new here, and I am completely clueless about many things. I still need Mr. Sima's full support!"

They both raised their glasses at the same time, drank them at the same time, and showed the bottom of the cup to each other!

Neither of them expected that the other's movements would be exactly the same as their own, and they immediately burst into laughter! The waiter beside Sima Mingdeng quickly filled the two people's cups. His movements were skillful and neat, and it seemed that this was not achieved overnight!

Sima Mingdeng sighed, "I really didn't expect that Your Excellency would be so generous! The previous prefect was too slow to drink, only taking a small sip each time, like a mother..." He seemed to realize that something was wrong and held it back.

Cao Guangshi showed an expression that was hard to describe: "Your wine is too strong. If someone comes to toast me, I'd be lucky if I can take a sip!" He pointed to the area below his throat, "It's so hot, like it's on fire!"

Sima Mingdeng laughed loudly, "This Arrow Throat is a fine wine that I have treasured for many years. If ordinary people came, I would not be willing to take it out to entertain them! If the strength of this wine is graded, my Arrow Throat would be the best in the world!"

Zeng Yong asked, "There is a kind of wine in the northern part of the Saibei called Mendaolu. I wonder if Mr. Sima has ever tasted it?"

Sima Mingdeng was quite disgusted by the man's sinister look, but he remained calm and tried to keep smiling: "Of course I have tasted it! Do you think my wine is not as good as a donkey?"

Zeng Yong said, "It should be about the same." How could he not see the displeasure in the other's eyes? The reason why he wanted to interrupt was that he couldn't stand the other's wobbly and arrogant way of walking! What I like to do most in my life is to deal with these arrogant and domineering people! His biggest wish was to defeat the four young masters of the martial arts world. Now that three of the four young masters are dead and one is missing, his life goal has changed. His current goal is to become a new martial arts dignitary! Although he is now famous, he has not yet achieved his expected goal! He is still far from the four young masters of the martial arts world back then!

Sima Mingdeng looked a little embarrassed, but then he smiled again. He said with a smile, "Master Cao, I'll toast you once, and then we can have a drink together to celebrate the good fortune, okay?"

Cao Guangshi smiled and said, "Okay, of course, a man can't say no!"

Hahahaha…another burst of laughter!

Sima Mingdeng came to Feng Jiuxiao, who had been standing there waiting for him, and they both smiled at the same time.

Sima Mingdeng said with a smile: "Mr. Long is a man of hidden talents. This really opened my eyes!"

Feng Jiuxiao looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"Haha, I have always been at odds with the Longyou Gang, and I have always wanted to suppress them, but I have always been unable to do so. I didn't expect that once the young master came, he would raid their home in no time. How amazing!"

"Haha, why do I feel like you and Ye Changge have a very good relationship? I guess you and Ye Changge used to work for the same boss, right?"

The sound was not loud, but it was like a thunderclap in Sima Mingdeng's mind!

Sima Mingdeng showed an incredible expression on his face, "You...you..."

Feng Jiuxiao laughed and said, "I was just kidding. I was trying to trick you. Do you take it seriously? Come and have a drink!" He touched the other person's glass with his own and drank it all in one gulp! The bottom of the glass was exposed!

Sima Mingdeng finally came to his senses and immediately drank it all in one gulp, revealing the bottom of the cup!

Feng Jiuxiao smiled and said, "This is Ren Zongheng, Mr. Ren, who has been living with you. Does Mr. Sima know him?"

Sima Mingdeng smiled and said, "I hope you can forgive me for my impoliteness. Let me offer you a glass!" He bent down slightly with the glass in hand to express his apology, then drank it all in one gulp!

Ren Zongheng just nodded slightly, "You're welcome!" and drank it all in one gulp! He knew that the other party came here mainly to pay respect to Lord Cao, and he only paid respect to others for Lord Cao's sake, so he would not be stupid and talk nonsense with Sima Mingdeng!

Seeing Sima Mingdeng walking directly towards Zhao Kuangyin, Feng Jiuxiao and Ren Zongheng sat down at the same time.

Ren Zongheng whispered: "Mr. Sima's alcohol tolerance is quite amazing. After this round of fighting..."

Feng Jiuxiao chuckled, "One cup is three cents, ten cups is only three ounces, not much!"

It seemed as if everyone had discussed it beforehand. When Sima Mingdeng toasted, everyone fell silent and watched him "circle" silently!

Sima Mingdeng came in front of Zeng Yong, and Zeng Yong seemed quite reluctant to stand up. The two looked at each other for a moment, but no one spoke!

Thank you Yudong for your support and encouragement!

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