Zhang Siwa, out of consideration for Master Zhu's reputation, did not really accept the title of master. Instead, he invited them to join his restaurant and promised to teach them exclusive recipes.

This group of chefs who regarded the recipes as treasures were deeply moved and immediately decided to follow Zhang Siwa and work together.

Subsequently, the restaurant's chef team was formed.

Xu Liyun returned to Zhangjia Village and asked the village chief to help select waiters. She also encouraged the villagers to expand vegetable planting and raise chickens and ducks. As a result, Zhangjia Village became a solid food supply backing for the restaurant.

After intense and orderly preparations, Yixuan Tower finally opened in a bustling atmosphere. In the future, it will become a well-known landmark of the Great Zhou Kingdom.

On the opening day, in order to add to the festive atmosphere, Xu Liyun specially invited a lion dance team to perform in front of the door.

As the sound of gongs and drums rang out, almost all the pedestrians on Dongyang Street were attracted. The wonderful lion dance performance won rounds of applause. In addition, the firecrackers set off by the Zhang family at great expense attracted a large number of customers to the new restaurant.

Xu Liyun and Zhang Siwa announced that Yixuanlou was officially open for business. When the news of a 20% discount on dishes on the first day came out, the crowd instantly became excited. Many passers-by who had no plans to dine there were also infected by the enthusiasm and were tempted.

Just as the ribbon-cutting ceremony was successfully concluded and everyone was immersed in joy, a villager hurried over and shouted the good news to Xu Liyun and the others: "Liyun, quickly take the children home to see that your eldest son, Zhang Louxuan, has passed the imperial examination and ranked first in the county! The official who brought the good news has already arrived home, so hurry back and entertain them and share in the good news!"

Xu Liyun was shocked when she heard this. The whole family had been busy with the opening of the restaurant during this period and had neglected Zhang Louxuan and the second brother and his son.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Louxuan actually passed the imperial examination and won first place! This unexpected good news was like icing on the cake, adding another rich and colorful touch to the glory of the Zhang family.

Seeing that the situation was urgent, the sensible Zhang Siwa hurriedly urged Xu Liyun to go home first in an almost anxious but polite tone so that he could receive the incoming officials in time.

He and Xiao Ting chose to stay and take care of this newly opened and still immature restaurant.

In Zhang Siwa's mind, with his experienced assistant and the shrewd and capable manager who always had a good grasp of the situation, the restaurant would be safe and sound even in the face of any unexpected challenges.

Xu Liyun did not hesitate for a moment. She gently picked up her little daughter who was still giggling in ignorance, and at the same time called Wu Niang and Xiao You Niang. The three of them quickly got on the carriage that had been prepared long ago. With a wave of the whip, the carriage galloped away like an arrow, rushing towards home.

As they left, the curious crowd that had gathered nearby seemed to have found a new focus. They immediately surrounded the messenger and asked him to explain the whole story in detail.

The messenger was dressed simply, with an expression that was somewhat elegant, typical of a scholar. His own children also studied in a private school in Wenren Lane, so he naturally knew a little about the imperial examination.

As soon as he received this exciting news, he couldn't wait to come and share the joy. Now facing everyone's curious inquiries, he naturally enjoyed spreading the good news.

When everyone learned that the son of the owner of the newly opened restaurant had actually passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, and after careful inquiry, they were even more surprised to find that the eldest son, who was only in his teens, had been able to take the top spot among so many candidates and become the top of the exam.

This news was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.

While everyone was shocked, they also had sincere admiration for the family.

Families with children who embark on the path of studying and obtaining a good reputation all want to get closer to this good luck, hoping to be infected with some of the joy, as if this would allow their children to be blessed by the star of literature.

With such expectations in mind, the people who had originally just been watching the fun walked into the restaurant in twos and threes and decided to order a few dishes to experience it for themselves.

It just so happened that the restaurant opened today and the prices of the dishes were particularly affordable, so everyone was willing to open their wallets and enjoy the meal.

Although Yixuanlou offers a delivery service, this is only available to customers who spend a certain amount in-store.

Therefore, those diners who failed to meet the standards chose to pack up the food and take it home so that their children at home could also taste this rare delicacy.

Originally, many people thought that Yixuan Tower was just a facade, and its interior was no different from Shanyue Tower, plain and ordinary.

However, when the carefully prepared dishes were served on the table, the whole family, young and old, were amazed!

In a small place like Chengguan County, it is hard to find famous chefs, and the so-called "master chefs" only have a few more dishes, and the taste is barely up to standard.

With his solid cooking foundation and the unique tips from Zhang Siwa, Master Zhu's skills have improved with each passing day. He can now cook even the most ordinary home-cooked dishes with a unique flavor.

The diners who took the food home all praised the dishes highly. Even the wife, who had originally complained about her husband wasting money, nodded in praise and was convinced after tasting the dishes.

What is even more eye-opening is that the restaurant owner's family can actually raise a son who is a scholar, which undoubtedly makes people more imaginative about the food in this restaurant.

Could it be that this clever scholar grew up eating these delicious dishes? This thought quietly took root in people's minds, adding a bit of mysterious charm to the dishes of Yixuanlou.

As the weather gradually warmed up, caravans began to become active and set foot in Chengguan County one after another.

In the past, these caravans always went to Shanyue Tower to hold banquets and discuss business.

However, this time as soon as they stepped into the town, they were attracted by a new restaurant that was more magnificent than Shanyue Tower - it was the newly opened Yixuan Tower!

Out of curiosity, many businessmen decided to give it a try, and were completely conquered by the meticulous service and unforgettable delicious dishes.

Especially the large private rooms on the third floor, designed for businessmen, are decorated in a sophisticated yet cozy style. Every detail reveals the care for the guests, and the businessmen's hearts are instantly captured.

In addition, some businessmen were already tired of the various grievances of Shanyue Tower, while others simply wanted to curry favor with the Zhang family. As a result, news about Shanyue Tower's recent misfortunes and the misdeeds of the Tiger and Crane brothers began to spread quietly among the inns, and even the shameful past of Manager Liu and the restaurant owner were revealed one by one.

Although businessmen may have many shortcomings of their own, reputation is crucial when they are out there.

If I openly support Shanyuelou, wouldn't that be indirectly admitting that I am also such an unscrupulous person?

In order to maintain their image in the business world, they had to pretend to be disdainful of Shanyue Tower, and changed their ways and no longer patronized it.

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