60s: I have a store

Chapter 416 Quyuan Restaurant
After quickly picking everyone up, we decided to go to Quyuan Restaurant.

This Quyuan Restaurant is no simple matter. It is the first Hunan cuisine restaurant in Beijing. It was founded during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of one hundred years.

The name of the store has a story behind it. It comes from a mansion garden in Changsha, with winding paths around ponds, scattered pavilions, and lush flowers and trees, hence the name "Quyuan".

At that time, the owner of Quyuan adhered to the concept of "using culture to promote business" and often invited literati, calligraphers and painters to come and recite poems and write essays, leaving behind many good stories and making Quyuan famous.

I didn't want to eat at such a high-end restaurant, but Zhou Yimin said that he had wanted to eat here for a long time, but never had the chance.

As soon as you enter Quyuan Restaurant, the ancient atmosphere hits you.

The wooden doors and windows, carved railings, and famous calligraphy and paintings on the walls all reveal a strong cultural heritage. The waiter came up to us warmly and led us to the second floor lobby, where we found a large round table to sit down.

The table was covered with a white tablecloth, and was laid with exquisite dishes and chopsticks, and the turntable in the middle was polished to a shine.

Two menus were served. When I opened them, I found that the food was not cheap. I didn't dare to order and could only hand the menu to Zhou Yimin.

Zhou Yimin also understood what had happened. Without saying much, he took it and opened the menu. One classic Hunan dish after another came into view.

The first to be affected is the "Dongan Chicken".

This dish has a long history. It is said that during the Kaiyuan period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, merchants traveled to Dong'an County, Hunan Province and stayed overnight in a small restaurant. The owner killed a young chicken, seasoned it with onions, ginger, garlic and chili, stir-fried it with sesame oil, and then braised it with wine, vinegar and salt. The chicken was red, shiny, fresh, fragrant and tender, and the customers praised it highly. Later, literati renamed it "Dongan Chicken" and it has been passed down to this day and has become the signature dish of Quyuan.

There is also "steamed cured meat", which uses top-quality bacon and sausage. After steaming, it is full of cured aroma and oily and translucent. Take a bite and your mouth will be filled with fragrance. The mellow taste is a gift from the accumulation of years.

"Hair-thin tripe" is a test of the chef's skills. The beef tripe is cut into thin strips and stir-fried with magnolia slices and shredded mushrooms. After being out of the pan, it is as thin as hair, with a crispy and tender texture, and a sour and spicy taste that is appetizing.

Originally Zhou Yimin wanted to continue ordering dishes, but was persuaded by everyone. After all, three meat dishes and two vegetarian dishes were enough for everyone present.

At this time, the waiter asked: "Five catties of grain coupons and two catties and eight ounces of meat coupons."

When Zhang Yan and the others heard the price, they were shocked. They didn't expect it to be so expensive. They were a little worried that Zhou Yimin might not have enough money to pay the bill.

Should the food be divided equally? Some people are even calculating how much each person should pay for this meal.

After hearing this, Zhou Yimin's expression did not change. He directly took out a stack of bills and a big black ten from his pocket.

The eyes of everyone present were attracted by the pile of things and they couldn't take their eyes away.

After the waiter received enough receipts and money, he went downstairs to inform the kitchen.

Everyone was chatting here, but most of the conversation revolved around Zhou Yimin.

After seeing this scene, Zhang Yan felt very proud. Having such an outstanding partner is something to be proud of.

But what followed was worry. Zhou Yimin was so outstanding, there must be a lot of girls who liked him. The more he thought about it, the more scared he became. In order to stop thinking about it, he could only shake his head and put this idea aside for the time being.

Soon, the dishes were served, steaming hot and fragrant. Everyone picked up their chopsticks and exclaimed in admiration.

Zhou Yimin picked up a piece of Dong'an chicken and put it in his mouth. The chicken was tender and the sour and spicy taste was just right, which instantly whetted his taste buds. He hurriedly said to Zhang Yan, "This dish is really authentic. Try it!"

Zhang Yan smiled and nodded, her eyes full of joy, and she picked up a piece of food with chopsticks. It was just as Zhou Yimin said, and it was the most delicious dish she had ever eaten.

The students in the study group also enjoyed the meal. Li Jianguo sighed while eating: "It's rare for us to eat such delicious food in the school cafeteria. Today we can finally have meat!" Wang Fang smiled and responded: "Yes, thanks to Zhang Yan's boyfriend for bringing us to this great place."

After hearing this, Zhang Yan just smiled and said nothing.

Everyone was chatting away, talking about food and knowledge, and laughter echoed in the restaurant. This meal brought back the flavor of the old times and the joy of youth.

After a good meal and a few drinks, everyone stepped out of Quyuan Restaurant. It was already dusk. The afterglow of the setting sun was like a layer of gauze, gently sprinkling on the streets and alleys of the old city, giving this ancient city a golden edge.

A breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, dispelling some of the daytime heat. The street lamps gradually lit up, and the dim lights and the sunset glow set off each other, outlining a dreamlike picture.

In the following words, Zhou Yimin had no intention of sending Li Jianguo and the others back, but only reminded them: "Be careful when you go back."

"Don't go alone, it's better to go with a group."

If any problems arise because of this meal, everyone will feel a little guilty.

Cheng Lefeng and the others agreed immediately and even joked, "We are interfering with your world of two."

After that, everyone walked towards home.

However, many people were still chatting about it. They had not expected to be able to make a motorcycle, and they would definitely show off when they returned.

If it were someone else, let alone bragging about it, they might even say it would last a lifetime.

After all, motorcycles are so rare that even riding a bicycle can be shown off, let alone a motorcycle.

After Zhou Yimin saw that all the light bulbs had left, he took Zhang Yan's hand.

Zhang Yan was a little shy at first, but when she thought about meeting such an excellent partner, she was afraid that she would be seduced away by that vixen if she didn't hurry up.

The two of them walked along the street like this, their shadows were lengthened by the setting sun and projected on the ground like a flowing silhouette.

Zhang Yan said at this time: "Today's meal is so comfortable. Not only is the food delicious, but it also broadens my horizons!"

Zhou Yimin didn't care: "If you like, I can come and eat with you again tomorrow."

Even if he came here to eat every day, it would not be a problem for him. After all, Dapeng and others helped with the shipment every day, so money was just a bunch of numbers to him. He was not interested in money now.

Zhang Yan said, "No, that's too expensive."

"It's okay to eat it once in a while, but if you eat it every day, even a landlord can't stand it."

As they walked, Zhou Yimin and Zhang Yan arrived at Beihai Park.

The lake water shimmers in the setting sun, and the weeping willows on the shore sway in the wind.

The white tower in the distance stands on Qionghua Island, solemn and majestic, forming a beautiful scene with the sunset in the sky.

The two stopped by the lake, quietly admiring everything and enjoying this moment of tranquility and beauty.

(End of this chapter)