MTL - Traveling Through Ancient Times To Be a Shopkeeper-Chapter 53

Wei Cheng and Zhou Yuan wear the same dress, but the colors are different, one is green ink, the other is blue and white; Wei Cheng is majestic, while Zhou Yuan is gentle and gentle, they look like a pair of people when they stand together, they are a perfect match.

Zhou Yuan's relatives who came to Wei Cheng's house the first time, Zhou's father and Zhou mother, aunt and aunt, Zhou Qiu and Zhou Mu came together.

Zhou's father, Zhou's mother and the others went to the gate of Wei Cheng's house. The people at the gate were Wei Jin and Wei Shi. They recognized the three brothers Zhou Yong. Wei Jin asked the younger brother to inform the master and the master, and he stepped forward to welcome them into the house.

The group of people were not confused when they saw a servant coming to greet them, but they were dumbfounded when they entered the front yard.

The outer wall of the gate is high, and the white-gray wall is inconspicuous. Once you enter the yard, the front yard is spacious and larger than it looks from the outside. The yard is paved with stones. The left front yard is empty and there are no extra items. The side row of houses is next to the house. In the maid's room, a lot of flowers and plants are planted in the corner of the courtyard wall.

On the right side is the large kitchen. A well was dug next to the kitchen. A strange stone pier was placed on the well, which was not like a stone pier. There were iron rods embedded in the stone pier, and it could draw water from the well by shaking it up and down. Several women were standing there. The water fetchers were the helpers in charge of the banquet, and they were all invited by Wei Cheng temporarily.

Right in front of you is a large house, more spacious than a row of large tile-roofed houses in the upper countryside. Four doors are open, revealing a sweeping view of the vestibule.

Entering the front hall, there are tables and chairs with carved patterns in the front hall, the style is simple and grand. Wei Jin introduced the living room on the left and the waiting room on the right. Wei Jin didn't bring anyone there, so he invited Wei's father and Wei mother to sit down in the front hall, and a girl in maid clothes served them tea.

Sitting in the front hall, Zhou's father and Zhou's mother felt that this was not like a suburban house, but more like a rich family's house.

Zhou's father and Zhou's mother looked at their son, asking why they didn't tell them in advance that their son-in-law's family was so rich. The three Zhou Yong brothers were also stunned. They had been here when they were building sauce workshops, and Wei Cheng's house was a dilapidated house at that time. After going to the grocery store they never came back.

They were as shocked as their parents.

Zhou Qiu and Zhou Muzi looked at each other, they were also shocked, thinking they entered the wrong house.

Aunt Zhou Yuan and Zhou Lanlan have never been here before. They have found someone to inquire about the houses in the suburbs of Weicheng, which are dilapidated houses. They are not even as good as theirs. This... When did Weicheng become so rich?

Aunt Zhou Yuan and Zhou Xiaorui had also never been here before. Looking at the spacious and grand house in front of them, they were all stunned. Didn't they say that Weicheng is just a shabby household?

Zhou Yuan's three sisters-in-law's eyes widened in disbelief, brother Yuan and Wei Cheng have become so rich, they gave Brother Yuan a face before, regretting it too late. When I see Brother Yuan later, I must try to please him, thinking that they are his sister-in-laws, they are still a family, as long as they show affection, Brother Yuan will always take care that they are his sister-in-law, and will definitely accept them, and we will get along well in the future, and then walk around from time to time , and leak some benefits from Brother Yuan... Thinking about it would be wonderful!

Wei Cheng and Zhou Yuan came out from the inner courtyard, wearing a complete set of brocade, showing their aura from the inside out, all of them looked extravagant.

Wei Cheng and his daughter-in-law went to the outer city and bought a jade pendant around their waists, but they didn't wear it in order not to hurt their eyes.

Zhou's father and Zhou's mother almost couldn't recognize the Qingjun brother and the tall and imposing man in front of them. One was their brother and the other was their son-in-law.

The last time Zhou's father and Zhou's mother saw his brother, they were all dressed in ordinary cotton clothes that could not be more ordinary.

The three Zhou Yong brothers got used to it, and they felt that there was a change in the temperament of the younger brother and brother-in-law today. Zhou Qiu and Zhou Muzi felt the same way.

Aunt Zhou, mother and daughter were astonished and jealous. Aunt Zhou, mother and daughter were nothing but shocked.

"Father, mother, aunt, aunt..."

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, aunt..."

Seeing that my elder brother and son-in-law still looked familiar, and my elder brother walked up to Zhou's mother and father and smiled affectionately, everyone came back to their senses.

Zhou's father and Zhou's mother looked at their brother, they were very relieved, no matter how their brother changed, he was still their brother.

Zhou Yuan took his parents and the others to visit the inner courtyard. The decoration of the inner courtyard is simple and comfortable. The open garden is shaded by a tall osmanthus tree, with stone tables and chairs under the tree. The corridor on the right connects the rooms in the inner courtyard. The chair in the middle of the inner hall is a long chair. The bench is not high, and I have never seen it before. There are soft and thick cushions on the bench, and it should be comfortable to sit on. There is a dining table on one side of the inner hall and a fireplace on the other. Zhou Yuan didn't even know what the fireplace was for.

The left side of the house is the master room, and the right side is the guest room.

After the visit, they went back to the living room in the front hall, and the family chatted about the daily life. During the conversation, the three sisters-in-law wanted to get close to Zhou Yuan, but Zhou's mother interrupted them intentionally, and Zhou Yuan was going to be busy after sitting down for a while.

The guests came one after another, and the banquet guests were regular customers of Xianmanju. Some of the guests were restaurant owners, and they seemed to be discussing the purchase of sauces.

Zhou Yuan always listened to his husband when he was in the grocery store, and his husband never kept him secret about business matters.

Guests are seated in the lobby.

Wei's mother, Wei's father and the others did not arrive on time, and the whole family arrived early, so Wei Cheng and Zhou Yuan had no choice but to greet them.

This time it was surprising, Wei Dabao obediently shouted when he saw someone: "Second uncle, uncle." I don't know if he taught it at home.

Wei Cheng raised his eyebrows.

Zhou Yuan responded with a smile.

Wei's mother, Wei's father and the others looked at the second son's new house, and they were also shocked, feeling very uncomfortable.

The two families are considered to be their own family, but there is a difference between men and women. The female family members are all sitting in the living room. Father Zhou and the Wei family members exchanged casual greetings at the two families, and the male family members of the Zhou family all go to the living room. Father Wei, as Wei Cheng's father, sat at the head of the main hall.

In the living room, it was the first time for Zhou Yuan to deal directly with Wei's mother and sister-in-law, especially Zhou's mother and the others, who seemed a little cautious.

Aunt Zhou and Mother Wei knew each other, and Aunt Zhou came forward to say hello warmly, and Mother Wei responded, instead of chatting with Aunt Aunt Zhou, she warmed up with Mother Zhou, and Mother Zhou was a little flattered.

Sister-in-law Wei Wu took the initiative to chat with Zhou Yuan.

Aunt Zhou was put aside, and it was Aunt Zhou who came to talk to her.

"Dear family, if you come to the county some other day, you must tell me and let me treat you well."

Mother Wei, Mother Zhou doesn't even know where your home is, so how can I tell you.

"Brother Yuan, right? We are sisters-in-law, that is, a family, and we will have more contacts in the future. Your sister-in-law, I know a lot of people and sisters in the county, brother, let's get together some other day. Don't be polite to my sister-in-law, sister-in-law Once I get acquainted with this temperament, I will get along very well, and I usually ignore you when I am not familiar with you, so you can bear it more."

Zhou Yuan could only nod in embarrassment.

Zhou Yuan was really a little afraid of Wei Cheng's sister-in-law's enthusiasm. In fact, the two of them didn't have such a good relationship, so you made you talk about their relationship as if they were brothers and sisters.

From the beginning to the present, Zhou Lanlan has been silent. Even Zhou Xiaorui, who is close to her, would not return her when she chatted with her. Zhou Xiaorui also has a temper. Zhou Lanlan ignored her.

Refreshments were placed on the table in the living room, four of them sat at the same table, and the three of them chatted happily while eating pastries, but Zhou Lanlan lowered her eyes and clenched her hands into a ball, thinking jealously, if she married Wei Cheng, she would be tall and handsome In Weicheng, in this big house, wearing bright clothes, sitting on the top seat attracts the attention of the elders... Will all this happen to her today?

Zhou Lanlan was very reconciled, why would a brother who couldn't get married live such a good life now. Her mother arranges a blind date for her, and the family has a shop in the inner county, so what, that man is as fat as a pig, and he salivates when he sees her, and she hates it even when he sees it.

If she had known that Wei Cheng was so capable and looked so good after cleaning up, she would have chosen to marry Wei Cheng in the first place, even if Wei Cheng's family was not as rich as the fat young master's family in the inner county city, she would have been willing to marry.

In which round, Zhou Yuan, an unwanted brother, snatched her.

Zhou Lanlan looked at Zhou Yuan, and thought viciously in her heart, if I make you laugh now, Wei Cheng will definitely not want you if she can't have a son.

Zhou Lanlan seemed so jealous that she forgot how she hated Wei Cheng's poverty.

Although, this Weicheng is not the original Weicheng.

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The banquet is about to start.

The guests are seated one after another.

No one came to the Wei residence in the inner city, so they sent someone to give gifts. No one came to Weicheng's fourth uncle's house, so they also sent someone to give gifts. His third uncle and third aunt cousin came down, but that second-rate cousin Wei Yexuan didn't come, he looked down on this cousin Wei Cheng, so it's not surprising that he didn't come.

After the guests were seated, Wei Cheng's younger sister, Wei Zhen, came late, her carriage still followed Yun Chengfeng's carriage, and even passed Yun Chengfeng's carriage at the door and stopped in front.

After Wei Lei came back from Xianmanlou, Wei Cheng asked him to wait for Yun Chengfeng at the door, and Yun Chenglai asked Wei Hu to inform him that he was not able to separate himself. Although Yun Chengfeng might not come, but before the banquet, he had to arrange someone to wait outside the door.

When Wei Zhen got off the carriage, she was always dressed so brightly, with pearls and hairpins all around her, and she walked with her chin up and her toes high. Entering the front yard and seeing the front room, he was taken aback for a moment. Wei Cheng walked towards her with big strides, followed by Wei Hu in a threatening manner, she was in a trance for a moment, the tall and imposing man in front of her was her second brother?

Wei Zhen thought that Wei Cheng was coming to greet her, and was about to show off, when Wei Cheng called out: "Little sister. Parents are at the main table. The servants will take you there." Then she skipped her and walked behind her.

Wei Zhen was very angry at being ignored by Wei Cheng, and stomped her feet angrily. Standing next to her was Qiaoxi, who was in charge of taking the guests to sit down. It was the first time she saw the master's younger sister, and she seemed to look down on her master. Qiaoxi still dutifully brought her to the head table of the women's family.

Wei Zhen walked next to Mother Wei, and there was an empty seat next to Mother Wei, for her to sit, and Zhou Yuan was directly opposite her, and Mother Zhou took the seat above Zhou Yuan.

Wei Zhen called Mrs. Wei and Wu, and sat down.

Wei's mother looked at her little daughter and tugged at her sleeve: "Zhen'er, call someone!"

Wei Zhen looked at Mother Wei suspiciously, "Who are you calling? I called."

Wei's mother bowed her head and moved over, pointing at Zhou Yuan quietly, "Your second sister-in-law, have you forgotten?"

Wei Zhen really doesn't know Zhou Yuan, Mother Wei reminded her, thinking about what she saw when she came in, this second brother seems to be promising, she hasn't found out what the second brother has done to make a fortune, it's for the sake of it, Not salty nor lightly shouted: "Second sister-in-law."

The caller didn't even yell at Zhou Yuan, he just yelled casually, Zhou Yuan didn't care, and said with a smile: "Hi, little sister."

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Wei Cheng heard Yun Chengfeng's voice as soon as he stepped out of the gate.

"Wei Lei, that woman is someone from Wei Cheng, she's quite arrogant." It was the first time that she dared to get ahead of Yun Chengfeng.

Wei Lei replied, "Sister Chengzi."

"Huh?" Yun Chengfeng said, "Wei Cheng's sister? Doesn't look like it!"

"Okay, Master Yun, Young Master Yun's family, don't tease me behind your back." Wei Cheng walked in front of Yun Chengfeng, "She is indeed my sister." Seeing Steward Quan and Yan Yi next to him, Wei Cheng greeted them one by one.

Guan Shi said, "Boss Wei, congratulations."

"Master Wei." Yan Yi handed the congratulatory gift to Wei Hu. The two had confronted each other many times, and they were both acquaintances.

Wei Cheng made a gesture of invitation, and said with a smile: "Master Yun, please wait for your banquet."

"Your words are the sweetest."

Wei Cheng: "..."

When a few people went in, all the guests in the front yard were seated, and there were only a few tables for the Weicheng banquet, but they were very eye-catching when they entered, especially the Young Master's family, who was dressed in brocade and luxurious clothes, was extraordinary handsome and noble.

The distinguished guests of Xianmanlou had seen Steward Quan, and with a bit of brain, they could guess that the noble young master might be the young master of Taifulou. The young master of Taifulou came to Wei Cheng's house for a warm-house banquet. The friendship between the two was extraordinary, and they secretly thought that they could not offend Wei Cheng in the future.

Zhou Yuan's two cousins, Wei Cheng's cousin, both showed shyness when they saw such an extravagant man. The eyes of Zhou Yuan's two cousins ​​were even more green, and they almost drooled.

The third aunt of Wei Cheng looked at the flushed cheeks of her daughter next to her, sighed, and said to Wei Yu in a low voice: "Yu'er, this man's imposing manner is beyond our comprehension."

Wei Yuxiu's face was slightly stiff, but she recovered quickly, and smiled sweetly: "Mother, don't worry, my daughter is purely admiring, and won't think too much."

Third Aunt Wei Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, she was really afraid that her daughter's heart would fall on that noble young master. The daughter is beautiful and polite, but her temper is very stubborn, and it is difficult to dissuade her once she is serious about things.

Zhou Lanlan and Zhou Xiaorui felt that it was worth the trip to meet their true destiny!

Wei Cheng took Yun Chengfeng to sit next to him, and Wei Cheng took the main seat, which meant that he was the head of the family. Wei Cheng introduced Yun Chengfeng as a friend of his, so he didn't say much.

Steward Quan and Yan Yi went to Wei Lei's table.

Start serving.

The dishes on the banquet are mainly Xianmanlou special dishes, with slight changes.

Wei Cheng added sea cucumber and fish gelatin to the dishes, and ordered the waiter to explain that they all said that they were treasures of the sea, the same category as abalone.

The main dishes at the banquet include seafood stew, salted chicken, crystal trotters, stewed meat platter, braised pork...  

No matter what kind of dishes, it can surprise the guests.

After a banquet, the guests come and return.

Banquet.

Yun Chengfeng left the meeting early and returned to the inner city.

Wei Cheng arranged a carriage to take Zhou's father and Zhou's mother back home. Zhou Yuan's three sisters-in-law didn't talk to Zhou Yuan all afternoon, and they saw a banquet coming down, food and supplies... Regret is nothing else.

Zhou Lanlan and Zhou Xiaorui were reluctant to leave, they didn't show their faces in front of that noble young master, and they all wanted to go to Zhou Yuan's side to inquire about the noble young master's identity, but they had to go back with everyone.

The rest of the Wei family did not leave.

Wei Zhen inquired about the second elder brother beside Wei's mother.

Wei's mother said that Wei Cheng opened a Xianmanju in the outer city and opened a grocery store in the suburbs. Wei Cheng can still get a good source of sauces that are sold in the city recently. The Wei family has always been paying attention to Wei Cheng. trend.

"Sauce?" Wei Zhen asked, "There is a Baiwei Zhai in the inner city, which specializes in selling sauces. The price of selling sauces is not cheap, and a bottle costs hundreds of dollars. Can the second brother get the supply?" His face was full of surprise.

Mother Wei didn't know about Baiweizhai. When she heard the price, she shook her head, "Probably not. Your second brother's sauce costs more than ten yuan a catty, and thirty or forty yuan a catty. There are not so expensive sauces."

Wei Zhen felt that it was a pity, and thought that if her second brother had the supply, her family would be able to catch up with the second brother to get the supply. The parents-in-law still didn't look at her with admiration, and the family didn't have more money.

However, even though her second brother had nothing to do with Baiweizhai, she was shocked that her second brother had such ability to be a businessman in a short period of time. The second brother has money, so he will have more contacts in the future.

Wei Zhen is so realistic.

Only then did Wei Cheng's third uncle and third aunt know where the money for this nephew Wei Cheng to build such a large house came from.

Wei Cheng sent the guests away before returning to the front hall.

Wei's father said directly: "Second brother, the family wants to wholesale sauces with you and sell them in shops in the suburbs. What do you think?"

Wei Cheng said: "Yes!"

What Wei Cheng said was so straightforward, but the Wei family showed surprise. His elder brother Wei Liang looked at him with complicated eyes. Wei Cheng avoided his elder brother Wei Liang's gaze and said to Wei's father: "Father, you don't need to be so surprised, sauce. Wholesale materials are the same to anyone, you ask me why I have no reason to refuse. The right to sell in the suburbs can be given to the family alone, but whether it is a family member or an outsider, they must sign a contract when they come to the grocery store to wholesale, and abide by the terms of the contract.”

Wei Cheng had to put his ugly words up front so that the Wei family would not renege on credit later on. He was lenient with one credit payment, but not the second time.

The Wei family got the selling rights they wanted and went back to the city.

This banquet has buried a lot of thoughts in the hearts of many people.