Need for Uncle

Chapter 47

Chapter 46 A Guest Arrives

"Master King of the Rear Army has arrived."

This really means that Cao Cao and Cao Cao will be there soon. Just as the two of them were talking, Ergou's voice came from downstairs. Ma Xiaoshuai immediately turned around and was about to greet him with Dongfang Xueyu on his arm, but he didn't take two steps. , Wang Chenggong, who was sweating profusely and looked embarrassed, came up.

"Brother Wang, thank you for coming." Ma Xiaoshuai naturally offered his hand, with a grateful expression on his face.

Wang Chengsan came over in two steps, wiped off his sweat, and said a little displeased when he heard the words: "Brother Zhang is offended when he said this. How could I not come on the first day you opened? Even if you are busy, that's okay." come."

"Haha, I'm being polite, come sit down." Ma Xiaoshuai smiled brightly, and pulled Wang Chengcheng to sit.

"Are these younger siblings?" Wang Cheng found Dongfang Xueyu after sitting down, and the surprise in his eyes was not concealed at all.

"Yes, that's right, it's my wife." Ma Xiaoshuai laughed.

"Hello, Mr. Wang." Dongfang Xueyu saluted obediently, with a slightly short body, showing the appearance of a lady.

"Hey, don't, you are the daughter of Mr. Xiangguo's family, I can't bear it."

Wang Cheng stood up with a flattered face, and quickly returned the gift.

Ma Xiaoshuai showed displeasure, "Brother Wang, this is your fault."

Wang Cheng was taken aback for a moment, "This...how do I start with this?"

"The two of us are friends. It's right for Xueyu to salute when we meet for the first time. Why can't we bear it?"

"Ah..." Wang Cheng smiled awkwardly and sat down again, "It's my fault, it's my fault."

Only then did Ma Xiaoshuai nodded in satisfaction, and signaled Dongfang Xueyu to pour tea.

"Brother Zhang, your first day of opening is amazing. There are so many people." Wang Cheng said exaggeratedly.

"Haha, isn't that all about publicity?" Ma Xiaoshuai said modestly, but he was secretly proud of himself.

"Oh? Yes, I remembered." Wang Cheng suddenly patted his thigh, "When I came, I saw two women on the street holding a large piece of something that could float in the sky. The restaurant has a happy opening, is that the publicity you are talking about? Then... what is that thing? And why is your restaurant full of fragrance, and ah, just now I passed by a little brother, ouch, what is that? The smell is so fragrant, I almost thought he was a woman, so I took a few more glances."

Ma Xiaoshuai didn't know whether to laugh or cry, most likely someone used it privately, and would trouble Butler Wang later.

"That's right, because the furniture was all painted yesterday and the smell was pungent, so I made some other scents to cover it up, otherwise the restaurant would be filled with the smell of paint, who would come in to eat?"

"Oh? Then how did this smell come from?" Wang Cheng found the point sensitively once.

"This is an ancestral formula..." Ma Xiaoshuai continued to make nonsense.

"Then, can these things be sold? I believe that any woman would like this thing." Sure enough, Ma Xiaoshuai was worried about what would happen. This Wang Cheng was a businessman, and the first thing he thought of was business and new gadgets. business.

"Well, there are very few things. I haven't thought about it yet. Let's talk about it later." Ma Xiaoshuai covered it up.

Wang Cheng clicked his lips and called it a pity. He knew it was an excuse, but he was willing to cooperate.

"The King of Northern Xinjiang has arrived."

At this moment, another announcement came from downstairs, but Ma Xiaoshuai was taken aback.

King of Northern Xinjiang?It seems that I don't know this person... Could it be?
"It seems that brother Zhang and the lord have a good relationship." Wang Cheng was also taken aback for a moment, but soon came back to his senses, and said to Ma Xiaoshuai who was still thinking about it. Some don't know why, but he is very clear. You must know that this member of the royal family guarding the frontier is a high-ranking figure. Although he has had the opportunity to meet the prince several times, he has no chance to meet him. Getting acquainted, this is also something he has always regretted.

In fact, when Ergou shouted, not only Ma Xiaoshuai was taken aback, but also the diners downstairs who were eating with gusto. Although the King of Northern Xinjiang had no pros and cons with them, there were still a few people in the whole country who were wrong with him. The prince who has been stationed on the frontier for more than ten years and repelled the invasion of the Ziyu Kingdom many times is in awe. Even though they, as ordinary people, have no chance to meet the prince of this general, the reputation of the king of the northern border is as loud as thunder.

Hearing that the King of Beijiang had actually come here, all the diners stopped to gorge and looked towards the door, feeling a little unbelievable. Isn't the King of Beijiang guarding Beijiang?How could he appear in the capital? Also, how could this noble prince appear in this small restaurant with such a high profile?
No matter how everyone confused, the King of Beijiang really came.

When the prince who led a group of heavily armed soldiers appeared at the door, the diners waiting in line to eat were stunned, but they were finally affirmed. He kept his head down and did not dare to raise his head, but the awe in his eyes did not hide it at all.

"Your Highness, Chitose!"

"Your Highness, Chitose!"

Murong Junhua still looked the same as before, with a slovenly appearance, and his demeanor and actions were still domineering.

"Okay, okay, what should I do, I still have to eat."

Dressed in casual clothes, he responded impatiently to these common people, and then told one of the soldiers who looked like a general: "Hu Cheng, you don't have to come in, just help outside, don't let people make trouble and jump in line, understand? "

"Yes."

Murong Junhua nodded in satisfaction, and strode in with his hands behind his back.

The group of diners on the first floor stretched their necks to see that the prince had really come in, so they fell to their knees with a huff, still chewing on their food, and yelled something about the prince of thousands of years inarticulately, which seemed awkward, while Murong Junhua didn't bother to pay attention to them, so he walked towards the second floor after talking.

"Hey, what do you think is the identity of this boss, that he can invite the King of Northern Border?" Diner A wondered.

"Could it be after the imperial court?" Diner B frowned and guessed.

"You idiot, the king of Northern Xinjiang will lower his status for those bastards?" Diner A categorically denied it.

"Whatever, eat and eat..."

"Oh, my stomach is full, but I still want to eat, what should I do? Huh..."

Murong Junhua, who had already reached the hanging corner of the second floor, tilted his head and looked at the empty boxes on this floor. At this moment, his expression suddenly changed, and a playful smile with profound meaning crept up from the corner of his mouth, "Luanqing, I'm according to you." The meaning is high-profile, and what Zhang Defu can do in the future depends on his own ability."

While muttering to himself, the prince, who was gradually recovering his mood, had already reached the third floor, and the playfulness at the corner of his mouth had long been hidden. At this time, Ma Xiaoshuai, Dongfang Xueyu, and Wang Cheng, who was eager to make friends with him, had already respectfully respected him. Standing on the stairs to greet.

"Uncle Murong, I really didn't expect you to come." As the host, Ma Xiaoshuai was the first to pack, a little surprised.

"My lord."

"Uncle Murong."

Murong Junhua smiled heartily, "Okay, don't be too polite, get up."

Ma Xiaoshuai pulled Dongfang Xueyu to stand up, and stood aside respectfully.

"I also heard from others that you are going to open a restaurant, why don't you come and take a look." Murong Junhua walked to a place by the window first, and said with a smile: "But I'm here to eat Bawang's meal, If you eat and drink, you won’t be paid, and if you don’t taste good, I’ll scold you.”

"Naturally, Uncle Murong is very grateful for coming." Ma Xiaoshuai said flattered.

"Okay, let's do it all." Murong Junhua poured a cup of tea, casually looked at the long dragon downstairs, and said in amazement, "You really have a way, so many people are crowded here, this scene is really not bad what."

Ma Xiaoshuai and the three sat down one by one, and Dongfang Xueyu poured tea for the three of them again.

"Hehe, it's just a small skill, it's just a small skill." Ma Xiaoshuai said with a modest smile.

"Well... as long as he can get someone, it's fine, don't care about his small skills." Murong Junhua curled his lips and said, then suddenly remembered something, his eyes lit up, and said: "Defu, what did you do last time?" I eat it so...so cleverly."

"Chocolate." Ma Xiaoshuai was sweating coldly, how could this uncle be so interested in the little girl's favorite things.

"Yes, chocolate, do you have any more? Have some?" Murong Junhua licked his lips, his eyes glowed.

"Well, there are, but you still have to eat, right? Well, I have some other good things here. You can try them all. When you leave, I will bring you some chocolates. How about it? "

"Anything else? Well, hurry up and get them all." Murong Junhua couldn't wait any longer.

"Coming soon."

Ma Xiaoshuai smiled, looked at Dongfang Xueyu, who understood and went downstairs.

"Lord King of the Ministry of War arrives..."

"Master Li from the household department is here..."

"Master Shangshufu is here..."

"The defenders of the Imperial City, General Li is here..."

The Ergou downstairs yelled out a large number of important court officials whose appearance would be enough to cause a shock. The hearts of all the diners downstairs withstood the blow at once. Who would have thought that they could eat cheaply while having fun With this kind of heavenly food, I was lucky enough to see so many important court officials at such a close distance. Although I kowtowed and saluted all the time, it was a feast for the eyes.

Ma Xiaoshuai was also stunned for a long time, he didn't know anyone here at all, but when he thought that since others came to cheer, he, as the host, of course had to look like the host, and was about to get up to greet him, but was greeted by Murong Junhua stop.

"No need to go, I invited you, my guest, not yours."

I understand, even though Murong Junhua meant that he had nothing to do with him, he was the one who invited him to dinner, but Ma Xiaoshuai was not stupid, anyone with a discerning eye would know that Murong Junhua's original intention was to invite a large number of court officials to cheer him on. On the one hand, it is a propaganda function, on the other hand, it is also telling outsiders that Laifu Restaurant has a strong background.

Ma Xiaoshuai was naturally grateful. Just as he was about to say something, a group of officials came up in an orderly manner.

"My lord!" There are civil servants and military generals, one official is bigger than the other, and there are many people with white beards, but when a group of more than a dozen people see Murong Junhua, they don't have the slightest pomp as usual, with an appearance of respect and humility , Murong Junhua didn't say much, just let them sit casually, and Wang Cheng who was on the side was very happy when he saw so many high officials, he apologized and went to say hello to this group of people, whether he knew them or not. Just a few words, I felt like a fish in water for a while, so I was very busy.

Ma Xiaoshuai hesitated for a while and was about to go up to say some words of thanks, but Murong Junhua stopped him with his eyes.

"No need to go, they are all my guests, you don't need to take care of them, all you have to do is serve me well."

Good guy, this is overbearing, but Ma Xiaoshuai can only agree with a wry smile.

"Defu, why do you smell so fragrant?" Murong Junhua suddenly asked, yes, anyone with a nose can smell the refreshing fragrance of jasmine.

"Back to Uncle Murong, because the furniture was newly painted and smelled a bit, so I used some methods to cover it up." This was what Ma Xiaoshuai had thought up a long time ago. Although he couldn't scare Wang Cheng, this statement was reasonable.

Sure enough, this Murong Junhua was only curious about the scent, and didn't say anything after hearing Ma Xiaoshuai's explanation.

Ma Xiaoshuai rolled his eyes, took out a small brocade box from his pocket, and put it on the table.

"What is this?" Murong Junhua's attention was immediately attracted.

"tobacco."

"Tobacco!??" Murong Junhua stood up abruptly, obviously startled.

"Yes." Ma Xiaoshuai nodded. In fact, he didn't expect Murong Junhua to come today. The pack of Baisha cigarettes he bought from Tang Xiao for five yuan last night was actually to ask Wang Cheng about the future sales and Import and other issues, so that we can find an excuse to plant and sell them in batches in the future. I didn’t think about it just now. This meeting saw that Murong Junhua was not kind to himself, and he also intentionally offered it as a gift to thank him, and he ran away from this aspect. He must know more about tobacco than Wang Cheng, and he can fully answer his own questions.

"How did you get here?" Murong Junhua couldn't wait to open the brocade box after sitting down again, but immediately pulled his face down, "Defu, how dare you lie to me, what kind of thin stick is this used to brew tobacco?"

"This is indeed tobacco." Ma Xiaoshuai couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seems that this guy is used to smoking fine tobacco in a big pipe. At first glance, he certainly didn't recognize this cigarette. Thinking of this, he explained: "This is cigarettes. You smoked differently before, if you don’t believe me, smell it and see.”

Murong Junhua took out one suspiciously, clumsily making a fist, and after being adjusted by Ma Xiaoshuai who couldn't help but smile wryly, he held it between two fingers, sniffed it in front of his nose, and suddenly exclaimed, "It's really tobacco." , it’s still so fragrant, much better than the stinky one I smoked, haha, I have to try it, wait until I go to light the fire.”

After saying this, Murong Junhua laughed and went downstairs, looking anxious, without matches and lighters, he naturally went to the kitchen to light, Ma Xiaoshuai gave Ergou winked, the latter understood and followed In the past, because the restaurant's kitchen was an important place, the guards who didn't know Murong Junhua would definitely misunderstand. You must know that Ma Xiaoshuai's order at the beginning was not to allow anyone to enter. If there is a conflict, the loss outweighs the gain.

In fact, when Ma Xiaoshuai and Murong Junhua were talking, the officials at the two nearby tables could also hear clearly. Originally they were puzzled by Murong Junhua's summoning here, but they understood a little when they saw the new restaurant opened, and they were willing to be used. Seeing Ma Xiaoshuai and Murong Junhua chatting happily, he was immediately in awe. He is a talent. It is not easy to have such a famous and eccentric personality at such a young age. The next shock replaced them all.

Tobacco, that is something that is hard to come by if you have money. Nine out of ten people who do it have tasted the taste of cigarettes, and they have also been driven out of their minds by the addiction. Besides, they know more about tobacco than ordinary people , This kind of thing that is only produced in the Ziyu country has been strictly controlled. Except for the smoked tobacco, the seeds are all directly controlled by the court. People who can afford this kind of thing get it secretly from some powerful merchants. It is impossible for ordinary people to have this kind of thing, especially now that the two countries are at war, and the business exchanges during the confrontation are completely paralyzed. It was very precious. Thinking of this, all the officials thought of a key question. What is the origin and identity of this guy who can have a good chat with Murong Junhua, and he can get tobacco?
For a moment, the eyes of a dozen officials looking at Ma Xiaoshuai changed again.

Ma Xiaoshuai secretly smiled wryly, just now he just wanted to secretly give to Murong Junhua, but he didn't expect that guy to shout so excitedly, now he was self-defeating and was heard by everyone, he might not be able to justify it if he didn't express something.

Thinking of this, Ma Xiaoshuai took out all the tobacco from the brocade box, and under the disbelieving eyes of these officials, he made a strange move that made him laugh and cry - pack cigarettes. Fortunately, there were only a dozen people, and one box was enough. Otherwise, it will become a problem whether to give it to whom or not.

More than a dozen officials accepted it gratefully, imitating Murong Junhua's hand gestures before holding it in their hands and smelling it again and again.

"Haha, it's really good. It's delicious. Although it's a bit weak, it's enjoyable. This thing is really..." Murong Junhua came up with a cigarette in his mouth and praised it loudly, with a look of joy on his face, but it's just that he just tasted it When this kind of cigarette guy came up, he immediately found that the cigarettes in his brocade box had been divided up by a group of officials, and there were only a few cigarettes left.

Ma Xiaoshuai didn't see it well, so he hurried forward, and whispered in Murong Junhua's ear, "I still have some, I'll give you a box later." The guy who was on the verge of breaking out nodded as if he was comforted, Restoring the intoxicated look before, sitting by the window and puffing clouds, it was very pleasant.

Seeing that Murong Junhua didn't object, the officials didn't hesitate at all, and immediately prepared to go down and light the fire, but Ma Xiaoshuai didn't dare to let so many people into the kitchen, so he stopped and lit a fire from Murong Junhua, and then lit the fire for him. A white-bearded official with a surprised face, a group of people hurriedly lit each other, and even Wang Cheng who was on the side came over to light, and the third floor was completely filled with smoke, and there was no smell of jasmine before. .

"Princess...Princess is here." Ergou's voice this time was a little strange.

Ma Xiaoshuai was taken aback, Wang Cheng was taken aback, and Murong Junhua, including the rest of the officials, trembled all over, the cigarette almost fell from his mouth, and he was choked by the smoke, all of them blushed and coughed thickly, It is conceivable how far Murong Xiaowan's reputation has spread.

"Xiao...Xiao Wan is coming, Zhang Defu!! Why didn't you tell me."

Murong Junhua had the same phobia of Xiaowan as when he was in the Houjun Division. Hearing that voice was like a mouse seeing a cat, he wished he could jump down from the third floor. When he said this, he was trembling, and his forehead was instantly covered with cold sweat. On the other side, Wang Cheng, who seemed to have experienced the power of this little ancestor for a long time, also changed Tan Xiaowan's expression. He was wiping cold sweat secretly with a bitter face. The rest of the officials also had the same expression, and several of them had already sat down. Can't stop, ready to get up and run.

The downstairs is even more lively. Although only a few people have heard of Murong Xiaowan's temperament among the people, the name of this princess has once again made the hearts of the diners overwhelmed. The table and chopsticks were lying on the ground, with the princess in his mouth, Chitose, but he sighed secretly in his heart, good guy, it’s not worth it if a prince comes, so many civil and military officials, this is good, and a princess is here, it’s okay , Who is this boss?

Just when Ma Xiaoshuai was about to explain, and Murong Junhua was in a hurry to find a place to run, Murong Xiaowan had already led Wei Wu up a few times, and several people looked over in unison, including Wang Chengye and Murong Junhua The two words were full of despair and fear, and Ma Xiaoshuai, who had had fun with the little devil Murong Xiaowan a few times, was much better, after all, how could this Murong Xiaowan treat him too much.

"His Royal Highness." Except for Murong Junhua, everyone with different complexions lowered their bodies and saluted.

"no."

I don't know what amusing thing I found, and the corner of Murong Xiaowan's mouth curled up. In Murong Junhua's eyes, it was like a demon beckoning. God knows what this innocent and cute little girl will do next. What happened, I hope I don't make trouble for myself.

Thinking of this, the corners of Murong Junhua's mouth twitched a few times with difficulty, raising a smile uglier than crying.

"Xiao... Xiao Wan, you... why are you here?"

"I'm here to look for Zhang Defu, and it has nothing to do with you." Murong Xiaowan is wearing this cute pink dress today, holding the rope of the mighty big dog in her left hand, and holding the rope that Dongfang Xueyu gave to her just now in the other hand. Cotton candy, this time he was biting on it seriously, and walked to Ma Xiaoshuai's side with trembling steps.

Murong Junhua was stunned for a moment when he heard the little girl's words, but then he became happy, okay, just leave me alone.

"Zhang Defu, the cloud candy is almost gone, give it to me."

Murong Xiaowan bit the marshmallow in her hand, she stumbled and saw Ma Xiaoshuai's timid might.

"Cloud candy?"

Ma Xiaoshuai didn't say anything, but Murong Junhua found the thing in the little girl's hand.

"What are you doing!"

Murong Xiaowan turned around when she heard the words, and put the cotton candy on her chest, pouted with a vigilant face.

"Are you going to steal my stuff again?"

Murong Junhua smiled awkwardly, and turned his gaze to Ma Xiaoshuai, "Defu, this thing... belongs to you too?"

Hearing the words, Ma Xiaoshuai nodded helplessly, and unconsciously sketched out a picture in his mind, imagining what kind of scene it would be for a wretched old man with a full beard, holding a marshmallow bear to chew on...

Uh... that's pretty weird.

(End of this chapter)