Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 211 - 210 Local Cuisines

Chapter 211: Chapter 210 Local Cuisines

Mrs. Mo and her husband, accompanied by a maid, chose to walk outside for a street stroll.

If she were a rich lady, they might use a sedan even for short excursions outside.

Ever since Mrs. Mo had married her husband, in order to save money, not only did she wash clothes and cook soup, but she also walked outside to buy groceries. Now, strolling through the small county town with her husband and maid, she no longer possessed the delicacy of a lady born into wealth.

Zhong Xingwang had stayed overnight at the inn. Although sleeping on the inn’s bed was not as comfortable as at home, he hadn’t been unable to sleep. A day’s long journey had made him quite tired.

After resting overnight, the young man was full of energy again, and he heard that drinking morning tea was very popular here.

So, Zhong Xingwang, accompanied by his attendants, found a place called Phoenix Restaurant. The restaurant, with only two floors, served breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and did not offer lodging.

Zhong Xingwang, along with his attendants, did not opt for a private room. The restaurant was street-facing, so he chose a seat by the window.

His attendants also sat down, which they normally would not do, but since they were traveling, they weren’t so particular.

“Dear guests, what would you like to order?”

A waiter came up to serve them tea, his face wearing a trademark smile.

“What are your specialty breakfasts here?”

Zhong Xingwang was here not to satisfy his hunger, but to try unique local dishes he hadn’t experienced before.

“Young master, our specialty breakfasts include rice noodle rolls, chicken feet, various kinds of porridge, steamed buns, and pastries. Here’s a menu card listing our specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner,” the waiter explained.

Zhong Xingwang glanced at the menu and ordered some chicken feet, rice noodle rolls, pastries, and a bowl of porridge for himself, leaving the rest of the ordering to his attendants.

His attendants, cautious not to impose on the young master’s expenses, only dared order a plate of chicken feet and a plate of rice noodle rolls.

The waiter noted the guests’ orders and soon served them their breakfast.

Zhong Xingwang tasted the chicken feet here, which indeed had a unique flavor. He wondered what seasonings were used as they were really delicious.

After sampling various items, he found the chicken feet to be so good that he asked the waiter to bring another plate.

“Young master, here is the additional plate of chicken feet you requested.”

“Waiter, your chicken feet taste really good. Is it because of the seasonings, or is there something special about the chicken feet here?” Zhong Xingwang asked curiously. His attendants also found them delicious, but after eating a plate of chicken feet, they didn’t dare order any more.

Speaking in the local dialect, which the young master could also understand, the waiter smiled and replied,

“Young Master, you truly appreciate quality. Our chicken feet are a specialty prepared by our chef using premium chicken feet, all sourced from Ye’s Estate. They taste fresher and better.”

“Ye’s Estate?”

“Yes, our restaurant procures its vegetables, fruits, poultry, meats, and eggs from Ye’s Estate.”

“Is Ye’s Estate well-known?”

“Indeed, young master. If you would like to try other dishes, you could return for lunch or dinner.”

The waiter energetically promoted his restaurant but failed to mention that both the county or the neighboring market town already had a major restaurant acquiring fruits, vegetables, and meats from Ye’s estate.

The products from Ye’s estate were a bit pricier than those from other places, yet they were highly popular among the citizens. It was easy to buy their fruits and vegetables, but one had to place an order for poultry, as Ye’s estate did not breed them in large quantities; without placing an order, it was impossible to purchase any.

Influenced by the waiter’s recommendations, Zhong Xingwang indeed became interested in some of the food and decided to try the meals here for lunch and dinner.

He had come here not only to enjoy the natural scenery, to inspect the workplace of his elder sister, to help his elder sister buy a house, but he also wanted to taste the local delicacies.

Zhong Xingwang had eaten too much breakfast, and he felt so full that he could barely walk. He thought that if they went to look at houses now, he truly wouldn’t know where in the entire county they were for sale.

His attendant gave him a suggestion: private transactions also had to be reported to the government office, and the transfer of ownership required official documentation there.

Thus, whether buying a plot of land to build a house or purchasing a second-hand house, one would need to go to the government office to complete the official paperwork and have it stamped.

Zhong Xingwang, being young and not very experienced, felt that buying someone’s second-hand house might result in acquiring something very old and potentially not sturdy. Even if his sister and her husband were not planning to stay there long-term, one couldn’t just carelessly buy any house.

He also feared that they, being from out of town, might be swindled.

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After much thought, Zhong Xingwang figured he could only go to the government office to ask around. Going there required money for greasing the wheels, but it was a necessary expense that also applied to the stamping process.

“Young Master, if you’re buying land to build a house or just buying a house, you can’t do so as an outsider; otherwise, you will be swindled,” the attendant advised.

“What should I do?” Zhong Xingwang, inexperienced and at a loss for ideas, asked.

At that moment, they were walking down the street, still grasping for a solution.

“Young Master, since you are related to Mrs. Tang, through extended family ties, you can use that status to purchase land. Perhaps you might also visit the Tang family to see if they can assist you?” the attendant suggested.

“My sister and her family are staying at their estate. It doesn’t seem right for me to visit them to discuss purchasing land or property, especially since I came here secretly.”

“Young Master, don’t you want to meet the Tang family’s head to see if they treat the Lady well? Once you meet them, you’ll understand,” the attendant replied.

“That’s true; after all, they are the local authority. Once we buy the property or the land to build on, eventually when my sister and her family move out, the Tang family will need to know. Let’s visit Mrs. Tang,” Zhong Xingwang decided.

Zhong Xingwang waved his hand, purchasing gifts with his attendants as they walked through the streets, then they got into a carriage to visit Tang Mansion.

Unknown to them, just as they headed through the main entrance to visit the Tangs, his sister and her party were exiting through a side door for a shopping excursion, and they missed each other.

Zhong Xingwang surveyed the grand entrance. Tang Mansion appeared impressive, a residence fit for a wealthy household, the entire estate grand and majestic. It was indeed the home of a tycoon; their own house in the Imperial Capital wasn’t as big or majestic, and even Zhao Family in Capital City couldn’t compare.

It seemed that land was cheaper in this small county, blessed with beautiful landscapes and comfortable living, lacking the bustle of big cities, yet full of the contentment and happiness of a small town.

The guard, upon hearing that this young master and his entourage were there to visit Madam, did not immediately let them in, but went first to report to Madam.

After breakfast, this was the moment Madam handled household affairs, with a meeting already underway in the living room, attended by several housekeepers, part of the routine weekly meeting.

The purpose of the meeting, of course, was for the housekeepers to report their work over the past days, to identify any shortcomings and encourage better performance, with rewards for good work and penalties for poor performance.

The meeting was naturally linked to finances, as Madam was currently holding a meeting with the housekeepers.

Everyone stood in front of the housekeeper’s seat, unable to read her mood from her stern face, only perceiving an authoritative demeanor. The housekeepers trembled with fear, speaking carefully and with trepidation, afraid of speaking or doing something wrong.