majestic tiger

Chapter 644
"Xia'er is right. The restaurant is about the same size as Runtu's, but its face is a little bigger, and its reputation is far less than that of Runtu's restaurant. However, no one is serious about posting such heroic couplets."

Yunxia nodded and said that what the second uncle said was right, this couplet was used as a reference, hoping to achieve the effect of throwing bricks and attracting jade.

The eldest cousin took her lead and said that he once saw a couplet in the book, thought it was very interesting at the time and memorized it, and now he is also reading it for everyone to listen to.

He stood up, put on a very formal posture, and began to read: the color, fragrance, and shape are elegant;This pair of couplets points out the elegance and freshness through the exquisite description of the characteristics of the ingredients and the cooking skills. I think it is very good.

Everyone nodded, this couplet is very relevant for catering, it is vivid and catchy to read.

"Since Ke'er saw it in the book, it proves that this couplet has been used by others, so it's hard for us to use it again." The second aunt clapped her tongue and shook her head, expressing regret.

Ming Guang took his words and said, "Don't worry, Second Uncle, we will come up with our own couplets."

After hearing Mingguang's words, the second aunt hurriedly nodded: "That's a good thing, you children are all scholars, you must think of something that will impress you! Once you hang it in front of the door, it will attract everyone's praise."

Several children were encouraged by her, and they responded with confidence.

Grandfather stroked his long beard, and said with a smile: "I can't think of any great ones, but I saw a lot of good couplets when I traveled all over the world to do business in my early years. Let me tell you a few for your reference."

good!OK!The children clapped their hands and cheered again, with great enthusiasm.Everyone's eyes were focused on the grandfather, and everyone's eyes showed anticipation.

Although the three Zhike brothers used to listen to their grandfather telling anecdotes and strange things he encountered when he was a businessman, it was the first time for them to talk about couplets, so they were as curious as Mingguang and Yunxia.

Grandfather recalled the things when he was young, and the expression on his face suddenly became vivid, yes, that period of high-spirited years, now I still feel emotional when I think about it.He started from scratch and gradually expanded his trading business.When he was prosperous, his business went smoothly, and the white money flowed in like flowing water. At that time, the life at home was prosperous, and if he wanted to look forward, he could see better days ahead. He beckoned.

Who would have known that one careless move would result in a total loss, and after being cheated, everything would be beaten back to its original shape.Life at home is difficult, he can no longer see the future, he just lives in regret and pain.

He once thought that he would spend the rest of his life in such poverty, but at his age, he could only accept his fate.

Fortunately, there is no unparalleled road, and when he is old, he has entrusted the blessings of his daughter, uncle, and granddaughter. Now he is living comfortably again, and he believes that it will get better and better.

So he is as energetic as a young man, and this time, he must seize the good times.

While thinking about it, the grandfather's eyes became firm, and the smile spread from the bottom of his eyes, filling his entire face.Clearing his throat, he began to tell his children and grandchildren.

"Actually, I have seen a lot of door couplets in restaurants and restaurants. Unfortunately, it has been a long time and I can't remember all of them. Fortunately, I still remember the few couplets that are impressive.

The first pair of door couplets was seen in Jiangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River. That year, I went there for the first time, got off the boat, and saw a luxurious restaurant on the pier. The door plaque was made of high-quality wood and carved. The door link is on the top, the word is very powerful and very beautiful.

There are only eight characters in the upper and lower couplets, but they are unforgettable. "

The children all sat down, waiting for the old man to pronounce the eight characters.

Grandfather's voice was obviously raised, and he read out in a rhythmic tone: "The great river goes east, and Huaihai comes south."

"Haolian, concise and powerful, bold and powerful, it surpasses the limitations of restaurants and sublimates the end." Ming Guang took the lead in applauding.

Brothers Zhike and Zhizhen obviously agreed with Mingguang's statement, and they both cast admiring eyes on Mingguang.

Grandfather said happily: "Mingguang is right, I later found out that it is the most famous and largest restaurant and tea shop in the area, and its name is the first floor.

A famous name sounds very confident.

It was built in front of the big river, and the passing boats were moored in front of that building. When there were many boats, they were densely packed, which looked very spectacular.

However, there are local literati inscriptions on the screen wall of the restaurant. When it comes to this couplet, it has the same meaning as what Ming Guang said. "

"Brother Mingguang is right in his words. After what you said, I also think that the upper couplet of this couplet is calm and the lower couplet is majestic. It may be more suitable for places of interest and historic sites."

Zhixuan also expressed his views on this couplet.

Zhike shook his head: "Third brother, this couplet is suitable for this building, and the writer of the couplet also used his brains a lot. He took the location as his soul, and outlined the detachment of the restaurant with a few concise and powerful words." Status, although simple, is not simple."

"Yes, even if there is no mention of the restaurant, but it hangs in front of the door, who will forget this restaurant after seeing it?" Zhi Zhen is obviously more inclined to the eldest brother's opinion.

Listening to their discussion, Yunxia remembered that she had seen the allusion to this couplet a long time ago. It seemed that later generations added this couplet to a long couplet, but she couldn't remember the specific content.She only remembered that there were iron plates and copper papas, and the eight characters "Xing Zhen Lu Mian". Because this character "轺" was relatively rare, she memorized it instead.

She vaguely had the impression that the stars and stars generally refer to high-ranking officials and nobles, and the iron plate and copper papa came from the anecdotes and allusions of Mr. Dongpo.

There is no Mr. Dongpo here, or if he has not appeared yet, then there should be no such long couplet.

While she was thinking, she heard her grandfather ask her: "Young girl Xia agrees with them, too?"

"If you go back to your grandfather, that's true." Yunxia smiled at her grandfather.

Because they hadn't done much research on the couplets, Yun Xianiang and Second Aunt felt that they couldn't get in the way, so they simply got together and talked about topics they were interested in.

Yun Xianiang whispered to the second aunt: "Since Xia'er went to school, this skill has grown very fast. Mr. Xiao praised her for her right pair and her poems."

"That's right, even the private schools in the town have passed down Xia'er's poems. Zhi Ke, Zhi Zhen, and Zhi Xuan have all read them, so I can recite one of them." The second aunt pulled my sister-in-law sleeve, and continued to say with great interest: "How about I recite it to my sister-in-law."

"Okay, second sister-in-law, I'll listen carefully." Yun Xianiang covered her mouth and smiled happily.

What the second aunt recited was exactly the phrase "a tree of plum blossoms and a cloud of clouds".

"Second sister-in-law, Xia'er's poem is well written. Don't the plum blossoms look like clouds and clouds. Let me tell you, ever since Xia'er wrote that famous poem, I feel her This name is very good, not only nice, but also very suitable for this poem, don't you think?"

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