There was no need to mention the culinary standards of the Great Wu Dynasty. Even the nobles were like that, let alone the commoners!

The pork that was usually cooked always had an unpleasant smell. Spices were not widely available, and the pork was only cooked with salt and water. Just thinking about it made it hard to eat.

Now that they suddenly smelled the delicately cooked jar meat, the impact was huge.

The onlookers, who had been cursing and swearing, could not wait to pick up the rough porcelain plates on the table.

Three waiters stood behind the three jars, yelling for the crowd to line up. The waiter raised a small copper ladle and scooped out a spoonful of meat from the fragrant jar. He placed it on the plate held by the commoner at the front of the line.

The copper spoon was really too small. Only two or three square pieces of maroon colored meat would be scooped up with each scoop. The maroon colored meat lay on a gray, coarse porcelain plate. Another waiter sprinkled a small pinch of chopped chives on it. The meat instantly became beautiful and appetizing.

The regular customer who had recognized Guilin Restaurant's signboard finally managed to get his hands on a small plate of jar meat. He carefully held it in his hands. As he walked, the small pieces of dark brown meat on the plate emitted a fragrant aroma and trembled slightly. It was as if it was tempting others to eat it.

The old customer protected the rough plate in his hand and squeezed out of the crowd. Only then did he stop. He first lowered his head and sniffed the aroma of the jar of meat. He sighed softly, intoxicated. Then, he actually took out a pair of silver chopsticks wrapped in gauze from his sleeve pocket. Holding the chopsticks, he carefully placed the meat into his mouth.

Immediately, a fragrant aroma filled his mouth. After chewing a few times, the rich flavor filled his entire taste buds. The meat was fragrant and delicious. It was fat but not greasy.

The regular customer was instantly captivated by the jar meat. He no longer had the patience to seriously taste the remaining two pieces. Instead, he quickly stuffed them into his mouth.

After chewing a few times, he swallowed them.

Looking down at the empty porcelain plate, the regular customer was momentarily stunned.

Three small pieces of meat from the jar were really too little. He had just tasted some of the flavor when he had already finished eating it. It was not even enough to fill the gaps between his teeth. He smacked his lips and suddenly recalled what Steward Qin had said at the counter.

Other than the free jar of meat, there was also the chance to draw lots to invite everyone to Guilin Restaurant for a free meal!

Immediately, a strong force came out of nowhere, pushing the crowd on both sides and squeezing toward the table.

Three jars of meat might seem like a lot, but it wasn't much compared to the number of onlookers.

Moreover, the jar looked very big from the outside, but the container inside was only half the size of the jar.

Soon, the three jars of meat were all distributed.

Everyone scraped the bottom of the jar and found that there was only some soup left. He raised his head and apologized to a young man in front of him, "Brother, I'm sorry, the meat in the jar for today's opening of the restaurant has already been distributed.

If you want to try our Guilin Restaurant's culinary arts, please come early every day in the alley of the West Market! "

The young man widened his eyes and stared at the waiter in disbelief. He even snatched the jar in disbelief and took a look at the empty jar. Then, he regretted not queuing up earlier.

When the diners at the back of the queue heard the waiter's voice, they immediately wailed. Just like the regular customers, they all rushed to Steward Qin's table to draw lots after they came back to their senses.

For a moment, the scene before them was even more lively than when they had first gathered. After eating the jar meat made with Guilin Restaurant's secret recipe, the voices of opposition instantly quieted down.

Many people even became loyal fans of Guilin Restaurant, which was newly opened and located in the remote Old West Market.

The three jars of meat were like a powerful drug. It was fine if they didn't get involved, but once they tasted it, they would want more. A few pieces of meat had completely aroused everyone's curiosity and appetite.

Not to mention the fact that Guilin Restaurant was located in a deserted alley in the Old West City, even in Zhangzhou, a neighboring city in Shengjing, there would be people who would run for hundreds of miles for this delicacy that was still fresh in their memories.

Steward Qin's smile was amiable, and the commoners who were drawing lots were also happy. However, Mr. Wang of De 'an House, who was standing not far away, felt that behind the amiable smile of this young steward, there was clearly a little fox.

Furthermore, not only was Steward Qin a cunning little fox, the master behind the scenes that he mentioned was even more of a cunning big fox!

Mr. Wang's horizons had been broadened today. He had never seen a restaurant run like this. He believed that in less than a month, no, in just a day, the name of this newly opened Guilin Restaurant at the entrance of the Old West Market would spread throughout Shengjing!

He couldn't accept it!

The owner behind the scenes of Guilin Restaurant was really an expert trader. However, he had to admit that the specialties of Guilin Restaurant were too delicious.

Mr. Wang was experienced and knowledgeable. His restaurant also had a big boss behind the scenes. During festivals, he could also use his connections to enter the mansion of the noble to have a meal or two. In the eyes of the people, the dishes in the noble families were already considered exquisite delicacies. However, compared to this extremely ordinary looking jar of meat, it was instantly reduced to vulgar food, becoming unpalatable coarse food that was difficult to swallow.

Mr. Wang sighed, but he couldn't help but recall the taste of the jars of meat he had just eaten. He really wanted to have a few more bites!

He lowered his head and looked at the wooden token he had drawn. Mr. Wang of De 'an Restaurant was looking forward to drawing his lot.

The last sound of gongs and drums rang out from the wooden platform that was surrounded by the people. Steward Qin gracefully stood in the middle of the wooden platform and announced the six names that he had drawn.

Every time he announced a number, someone below cheered excitedly. It was obvious that the person who had drawn the lot was the one who cheered.

In the end, Mr. Wang of De 'an Restaurant didn't have such good luck. However, he didn't admit defeat. He spent ten taels of silver to buy a number from one of the people who had been drawn.

Today, he was definitely going to have a taste of Guilin Restaurant's banquet.

The eyes of the waiter following behind Mr. Wang twitched. His heart ached as he watched the shopkeeper give away a large piece of silver. That was ten taels of silver!

It was enough for his family to spend for a year.

Guilin Restaurant was remodeled according to Chu Lian's blueprints. Later on, she had Steward Qin buy a few houses on both sides of the street.

Although the exterior of Guilin Restaurant was still as big as before, the interior had been completely changed.

The back was changed into a courtyard with two entrances. There were rockery and carved corridors. Although it couldn't compare to the residences in Shengjing, it still had the elegance of a Jiangnan village.

The two courtyards were divided into several smaller courtyards under Chu Lian's orders. Each courtyard had a different layout. Some were simple and unadorned, some were elegant and warm, and there were even some that looked like modern Japanese restaurants. In short, each courtyard had its own unique characteristics.

For the convenience of the guests, the inner courtyard was used to entertain female guests, while the outer courtyard was used to entertain male guests.

These small courtyards were naturally prepared for people with special statuses. Regular commoners who just came to eat would be served in the main hall and on the second floor.

Guilin Restaurant had two entrances. There was an even more secretive entrance at the back around the corner of the street. This entrance was officially reserved for people with special statuses.

The waiter and servant girls serving in the two courtyards were all carefully selected by Steward Qin. They were very different from the waiter and servant girls at the front who were always shouting and shouting.

When it was almost noon, Chu Lian brought her people into Guilin Restaurant through the back door.

As soon as she entered, Steward Qin went up to greet her. "Third Young Madam, Madam Yang and Princess Duanjia have arrived. They're waiting for you in the courtyard of House Kun!"

Chu Lian nodded. She didn't expect them to arrive so early.

"What about the male guests?"

When he heard Chu Lian's question, Steward Qin smiled. "The heir is here. He's helping you entertain the male guests!

High Duke Zheng is here as well. "

Chu Lian raised her brows. She had sent two invitations to High Duke Zheng. She didn't expect the other one to be given to High Duke Zheng.

Steward Qin noticed Chu Lian's subtle expression. He paused for a moment and said, "Miss Ming Yan has also come with High Duke."

Chu Lian glanced at Steward Qin and didn't reply to his question. She only said, "Send someone to keep an eye on them. Also, treat the commoners who came by drawing lots well. Nothing unexpected must happen today."

"Third Young Madam, don't worry. I will send someone to keep an eye on them."

After Chu Lian finished giving her instructions, she went to Princess Duanjia and Madam Yang's side accompanied by Wen Qing and Wen Lan.

At this moment, two horse carriages arrived at the entrance of the old Xi City's alley. There were a few servants following the carriages. From afar, the commoners could already see the luxurious horse carriages.

Some ignorant children were still running behind the horse carriages. When they were shouted at by the two strong servants on horseback, they immediately ran away in fright.

The curtain of the horse carriage in front was slightly lifted from the inside. Sister Yuan, who was sitting in the carriage, immediately rolled her eyes. "What kind of lousy place is this? Sixth Sister must be crazy to open a restaurant in a place like this."

Sister Su, who was sitting opposite her, glared at her. "Stop talking."

Sister Yuan snorted disdainfully. "You can only talk tough. Who knows if your heart is worse than I think. Why are you pretending to be a good person?"

Sister Fu chuckled at the side.

Sister Yuan's words made Sister Su's face turn red, but she couldn't refute her.

Indeed, she was thinking the same thing. Would there really be customers coming to open a restaurant next to such a desolate place?

Even an unmarried lady like her, who didn't know much about business, knew that it was almost impossible. How could Chu Lian be so stupid?

When Sister Yuan saw that Sister Su's face had turned red and she couldn't say a word, she felt extremely happy.

She was extremely disdainful. It was just a restaurant. Why did that slut Chu Lian have to send an invitation? She originally didn't want to come, but she changed her mind and sent someone to inquire about the situation. Only then did she find out that it was a restaurant in such a desolate place. Suddenly, she wanted to come again.

She wanted to see how Chu Liu would embarrass herself!

She still remembered the grudge with Bu Yao!