As the New Year approaches, the business of major restaurants in Chang'an City becomes more and more prosperous.

Among them, Diandude and Wuheju are particularly popular.

"Shopkeeper Pan, during this period, the building is almost full of customers. There are more than 30% more customers than usual."

As the restaurant's business improved, the waiters became more courageous to speak in front of Pan Wang.

"Well, it's really not bad."

Pan Wang showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"Since the construction of the cement road from Chang'an to Luoyang was completed a while ago, I feel that there are many more businessmen from Luoyang in the building. I didn't expect that the road construction actually improved our business."

Thanks to the rapid efforts of Nanshan Construction Engineering, the cement road from Chang'an City to Luoyang was finally repaired before the heavy snowfall.

As the two most important cities in the Tang Dynasty, the completion of this cement road had a profound impact.

"In previous years, it took three or four days to get from Luoyang to Chang'an. Even if we work hard, it would still take at least two days. Now that morning is approaching and dusk is approaching, there will naturally be more businessmen coming and going."

Pan Wang was thinking about whether to consider building a five-bedroom branch in Luoyang.

Now that the roads are better and the four-wheeled carriages have a large carrying capacity, Chang'an and Luoyang will surely become more prosperous than before.

As an important transit point for the Grand Canal, Luoyang is an important node for transporting goods from the Northeast and Jiangnan regions to Chang'an. Its importance is self-evident.

"Shopkeeper, I think it will work. Recently, many new restaurants have opened in Chang'an City. Just a few dozen steps next to us, the place that is still being renovated is said to be a restaurant."

As a staff member of Wuheju, it is basically my daily job to pay attention to the development of the same industry.

Especially after suffering some losses from Dude, Wuheju Shangxia paid more attention to the situation of its peers.

"I know which one you are talking about. Haha, speaking of which, you may not have thought that Fang Yiai was responsible for running that restaurant. I heard about it earlier."

Pan Wang was not very wary of the restaurant Fang Yiai was preparing.

In his opinion, Fang Yiai, who was once one of the four evils of Chang'an City, a noble son known for his simple mind and well-developed limbs, is there anything worth worrying about?

Even if he is Fang Xuanling's son, there is no way he can force customers to eat in their building.

Whether it is Wuheju, Diandude, or other more famous restaurants, which restaurant is not backed by a mountain?

"Fang Yiai? Isn't he the one in Prime Minister Fang's house who is keen on going to Southeast Asia?"

The clerk thought for a moment and figured out who it was, "That's really nothing to worry about."

"That's right. If you have time, why not pay more attention to the situation at Diandu De?"

…

Fang Yiai's restaurant hadn't even opened yet when Li Xueyan came to visit.

However, she was not looking for Fang Yiai, but Li Kuan.

"Second brother, you are so uninterested. You asked Fang Erlang to open a restaurant across the street from Diandude, and also asked the cook from the Prince of Chu's Mansion to teach you cooking skills. Are you trying to trick me? If you want to build a restaurant, you can go with

Please cooperate with us, let alone 20%, there is no problem if you are 30% or 50%."

Li Xueyan and Li Kuan have always had a good relationship, so naturally they are not so polite in their words.

As a dowry given by her mother's family, Diandude is now the Xue Mansion's main source of income. No wonder Li Xueyan cares about it.

"Xueyan, Doude is now firmly on the top of the list of restaurants in Chang'an City. There are new restaurants opening every month. It doesn't matter if you have multiple rooms. What do you have to worry about?"

Although Li Kuan knew what Li Xueyan was worried about, his understanding was different.

Competition is not necessarily a bad thing, it may be a win-win situation.

"Of course I have nothing to worry about Fang Yiai, but behind Fang Yiai is your second brother, the God of Wealth. Who in Chang'an City has taken advantage of you? I still have this bit of self-knowledge."

Li Xueyan muttered and sat down, picking up the teacup and taking a sip of autumn tea.

"This one-man show is difficult to sing. If Ajinomoto and Diantoku come together to compete in a competition, it will definitely attract more people's attention."

"Ajinomoto? Is this the name of Fangjiro's restaurant?"

Li Xueyan's eyes lit up. This was the first time she knew that the restaurant opposite was called Ajinomoto.

"Yes, it means the origin of taste. Every dish in this restaurant will pursue the ultimate taste."

Li Kuan originally wanted to name Fang Yiai's restaurant something like Hilton or Shangri-La, but later he thought it would be better to name it something a little more elegant.

"Ajinomoto will open the day after tomorrow, right? Then I have to go and taste it myself to see why Fang Yiai dares to open a restaurant diagonally opposite Diantou."

…

In the Xuanzheng Hall, Li Shimin frowned.

"You said Fang Yiai is busy opening a restaurant recently?"

"Yes, it will open tomorrow. The location is opposite Diandude and a little next to Wuheju."

Li Zhong was also speechless.

Since Li Shimin granted the marriage, Fang Yiai's matter has become something that Li Zhong needs to focus on.

Li Kuan was enough of a trap, and now it seems that Fang Yiai is no less generous.

First, he had a fight with His Highness the King of Han in Tianxiang Pavilion, and then he wanted to open a restaurant strangely.

At first, Li Zhong thought it was the Fang family who wanted to enter the restaurant industry, and Fang Yiai was just a banner.

After asking around a lot, I found that this was not the case at all.

Both Fang Xuanling and Lu were opposed to this matter.

However, Fang Yiai finally agreed after crying, making trouble, and hanging himself.

"This fang Yiai ate too much of the King's Meal, and now my conscience shows up, do I want to give others a chance to eat the King's Meal?"

Li Shimin didn't think Fang Yiai's restaurant would have any future at all.

With his mind, he probably won't be able to open it in less than a year.

Li Zhong:……

"Did you just say that there is a shadow of Li Kuan behind this restaurant?"

"Yes, several cooks from Prince Chu's Palace have been in the restaurant these days. It is said that they are teaching various private dishes of Prince Chu's Palace."

"The same goes for Kuan'er. Even if Fang Yiai is messing around, he is still there with an attitude of encouragement and support. Is this because he thinks Yiai is not embarrassed enough when the time comes?"

Li Shimin shook his head speechlessly, and continued to pick up the memorial on the table and start reviewing it.

…

Today is an ordinary day.

However, for foodie Chao Fang, today is an unusual day.

Many new restaurants have opened in Chang'an City this year, but none of them are within a hundred steps of Diandude and Wuheju.

However, today I have something to eat.

Fang Yiai opened a new restaurant next to the two top restaurants in Chang'an City, Diandude and Wuheju. She also threatened that she would either not do it or make the best one.

This aroused the curiosity of many foodies.

It is said that most of the dishes at Dian Dude originated from the Chu Palace; the current owners, Mr. and Mrs. Xue Li, have a deep connection with the Chu Palace.

The dishes of Wuheju are now imitated and borrowed from Diandude. In the final analysis, they also come from the Prince of Chu's Mansion.

As for Fang Yiai's restaurant, it is no surprise that it should use the dishes of the Prince of Chu's Palace. After all, everyone knows the relationship between Fang Yiai and Li Kuan.

"Eunuch Wu, we have another quarter of an hour to open. I didn't expect so many people to gather at the door."

Chao Fang and Wu Qi had already made an appointment to come and see Fang Yiai today to see if he had the confidence to say that he would fight for the first place.

"Everyone guesses that Fang Yiai must have gotten new dishes from Prince Chu's Mansion. They all want to come over and try them first. It's not surprising that there are so many people."

Produced by the Prince of Chu, it must be a high-quality product.

In the past few years, foodies in Chang'an City have personally witnessed this hard truth.

"Unveiling!"

Seeing that the auspicious moment had come, Fang Yiai pulled down the red silk cloth on the archway, and the three characters Ajinomoto in red letters on a black background shone brightly. At first glance, it was made by a famous artist.

There are no firecrackers, so the atmosphere is missing.

However, the flower baskets on both sides of the Ajinomoto entrance gave people a sense of novelty.

Originally, in the winter, there were very few flowers.

Putting flowers at the door of the restaurant was the first time I saw them.

This alone left a deep impression on people.

Under the guidance of a group of waiters, Chao Fang and Wu Qi sat down at a table facing the street on the second floor and asked the waiters to look at the dishes to be served first.

Although Ajinomoto also has private rooms, Chao Fang prefers to eat in the lobby, feel the lively atmosphere, and observe customers' feedback on the food.

"Sir, lotus root and pork ribs soup, please take your time and taste it."

Not long after, a waiter came up first carrying a small copper pot that was still steaming, followed by another waiter carrying a charcoal basin.
To be continued...