Volume 2 Tokyo Huameng Lu Chapter 52 Liufangju
In just a few days, a young man made a big fuss in the Ministry of Revenue, and the statement that he revealed all kinds of corruption and corruption was widely circulated between the government and the government. Compared with the cold reactions to this in the court, the people began to interpret multiple versions, and they were even borrowed by the speakers from the Sang family Wazi and others to change it into a more tortuous and bizarre story.
As the only protagonist of this matter, Sun Tu still seemed very low-key, even if there were very few people in Tong's mansion who knew that he was making trouble for the Ministry of Revenue. He still lived in Tongmu Tingfeng Courtyard, he was busy practicing riding every day, so as to deal with the shooting test palace in a few months later.
Of course, in addition to this, he would still take Yaer to Tokyo with Tong Mu and others to take a walk around and have a further understanding of the capital of the Song Dynasty. But Tong Mu felt a little strange that Sun Tu, who was already in trouble, sometimes seemed to be full of worries.
When the two were chatting while drinking iced sour plum soup that day, Tong Mu couldn't help but ask for a question in his heart: Sanlang, why are you still full of thoughts? But is there anything else that has not been done? Or is it because my Tong family is not well-received? As the relationship between the two deepened, the name has also changed.
Sun Tu gently put down the jade soup bowl and shook his head and said: When I come here, both second brother and Tong Shuai are very kind to me. The reason why I am like this is just because I feel uneasy. It is true that I have no merits and no merits. Even if I have made some small contributions, Tong Shuai is willing to give me a chance to become an official is enough to offset it. Now I am still eating and living here for free, and I am really sorry for it.
Hearing him telling the reason, Tong Mu laughed: You! Sanlang, if you hadn't been sitting in front of me, I would have regarded you as a worldly middle-aged man. You and I have had a relationship with each other, and you saved my life, so it's natural to live here. Do you think that our friendship is not enough, so you don't want to stay here?
Of course this is not. I just feel bad. It is not what I want to eat and live for free. Sun Tu hurriedly waved his hands and explained briefly.
Tong Mu looked at him a few times, then smiled and shook his head: I can see that you are just a person who can't rest. Since that's the case, I really have a way.
But what is it, let’s hear it?
You opened a hotel in Yuncheng County before, and under my name, there is also a small restaurant in Tokyo called Liufangju. But for some reasons, it is not as good as the other stores around, and the business has always been bad. If you don’t dislike it, can you help me?
When Sun Tu heard this, he was excited: Do you think this is true?
Tong Muzheng's key point: Of course it is true. If you don't believe it, let's go there now. The restaurant is near Tianhanzhou Bridge not far from here. If you really have a way to make my hotel business better, I will count you as much as possible. As he said that, he had already stood up.
Sun Tu nodded: Yes, let's go over and take a look. But there is one thing that needs to be said. If you really want the restaurant to make a better deal, I have to decide.
That's natural, go!
The two of them immediately went out, led two horses in the stable in the front yard, and headed straight for their destination. Although Tong Mu was a little weak on the surface, he was still on Sun Tu. He walked quickly and steadily. With just a meal, the two of them had arrived in front of a two-story restaurant, which was the Liufangju mentioned just now.
The location of this restaurant is indeed very good. On the left is the famous Xiaotianshui Lane, surrounded by shops and pedestrians. But it is precisely because of this that several restaurants of all sizes have been opened next to it. With such fierce competition, no wonder its business is not too good.
The shopkeeper of the restaurant who was guarding the counter inside the door saw Tong Mu riding a horse at a glance, and quickly greeted him with a smile: Second Young Master, why are you thinking about coming here today? While speaking, he also ordered the shopkeeper who also came to see him: Why are you still doing? Hurry up and serve sour plum soup to the second Young Master and where are the pastries in our store?
Manager Wu, why is the business in our restaurant still so deserted? Tong Mu walked into the store and glanced around and found that the building was empty at this time, and even a diner couldn't see it, so he was naturally a little dissatisfied.
Manager Wu's face tightened and quickly explained: Second Young Master, you are not unaware. Although our Liufangju is one of the seventy-two main stores in the city, it is far from being as good as the Niulou Hotel next to you, so there are fewer customers on weekdays. The younger one also knows that this is not a solution, so he is planning a countermeasure.
Sanlang, look, are there any good countermeasures? Tong Mu ignored Manager Wu’s explanation, but looked at Sun Tu and asked.
Sun Tu looked at the other small hotels next to him thoughtfully, and he should not be allowed to brew wine privately, and could only sell wine from other main stores. Unlike the situation here, there were also many drinkers sitting in the small hotels at this time, which was in sharp contrast to the desertedness here.
At that moment, he raised his own question: Manager Wu, it would be fine if we can't compare to the official stores like Niulou Hotel, but even those small feet shops have better business than ours, which is a bit unreasonable?
The shopkeeper Wu looked at the boy who followed his second son in a little vigilantly and guessed the other party's identity. He originally thought that this person was just a companion, but now it seems that he is not simple. After he hesitating for a while, he complained again: It's not that the wine sold in these little feet stores is much cheaper than our Liufangju, so many customers went to their place.
Sun Tu nodded: Is that true? That's a bit strange. Since these foot shops have to sell wine from other main stores before selling them, but our Liufangju is homemade wine, how can they still compare the price?
You don’t know anything about this young master. The main store has its own rules. The price of wine and vegetable prices are naturally higher than that of the store, otherwise people will probably be laughed at. Manager Wu showed an expression that you really don’t know anything.
At this time, the shopkeeper had already prepared all the food. When the shopkeeper saw it, he quickly changed the subject and asked Tong Mu to sit down in the second floor room before replying. Tong Mu did not refuse and immediately followed him to the second floor. He did not notice. Manager Wu took this opportunity to wink one of the shopkeepers, who understood and hurried out after they went upstairs.
The two of them sat down, took a sip of sour plum soup and moistened their throats, and Sun Tu said again: Although what Manager Wu said makes some sense, Liufangju’s business is so light now, you can’t stick to the rules and hold on. Otherwise, you will be even more ridiculed by your colleagues. As one of the seventy-two main stores, even the business of those stores is much better than ours.
Manager Wu could no longer say anything. He looked at Tong Mu again and found that his boss's face was also a little ugly. He could only say: This is indeed a small lack of consideration and will improve in the future.
I also know you will feel embarrassed, so this time I want to ask someone to help you. Tong Mu pointed at Sun Tu: This young master Sun's family runs a hotel, and I heard that his business in his hometown is very good.
Before he finished speaking, Manager Wu suddenly became anxious: Second young master, Xiaodi has always been loyal to you and worked hard. Although the restaurant has not been able to make a deal recently, you can't open me like this. I promise to think of a solution in the future. Please give me a chance.
Tong Mu frowned, but did not get angry because the other party interrupted her. He just said patiently: I am not trying to take your shopkeeper's place, I just want Saburo to help you take care of it first. If he really has good plans to make Liuxiang's business prosperous, you will also be beneficial.
But no matter what he said, Manager Wu always refused to agree, but instead begged hard. Obviously, he understood his boss' character and knew that he was the most soft-hearted. Maybe he would take his life back after a lot of hard begging.
At this time, Sun Tu was not easy to speak. After all, he was still an outsider and was likely to replace the other party's position. But as a bystander, he already had some thoughts in his mind. Manager Wu's mind was not pure, and there must be some mystery behind such hard work.
After a while, suddenly there was a thud of footsteps downstairs. A young man strode up surrounded by his group of companions. When he saw Tong Mu, he laughed: Second Young Master, you are indeed here! Zhou Yun suddenly arrived.
Chapter completed!