The Han family, the Cao family, and the Pan family arrived at the Lu Mansion at 6 pm. They chatted for four hours about the Cuju competition. Finally, it was not until late at night that everyone generally understood the Cuju competition.
meaning, as well as the importance of football lottery operating rights.
Han Wenyuan, Pan Wen, and Cao You seemed to still have some questions to ask Lu Yao, but it was already late at night. According to the habits of ancient people, Han Yonghe and Cao Yi had already fallen asleep at this time, but Wang Da was in charge tonight.
, above this Wang Da is the official family.
But even so, Cao Yi and Han Yonghe both showed signs of sleepiness. Thinking that these two would have to go to court tomorrow, and they had already said almost everything they needed to say, Lu Yao finally made a summary,
Let everyone go back home.
Therefore, Cao Yi and his two sons were the first to leave the Lu Mansion. Before leaving, Cao Ping saw that half of the roast duck was still on the table. Lu Yao immediately understood and asked Uncle Fu to pack it for Cao Ping.
go back.
The carriage was moving, and even though he was sitting in the carriage, it was winter now, and the biting winter wind would still blow by from time to time, making Cao Yi gradually wake up.
"You're a loser, you just know how to eat. Before you left, you didn't forget to bring back half a roast duck." Cao Yan looked at Cao Ping and sighed.
Cao Ping didn't take it seriously and said: "This is what my little sister told me. She said that if she comes to Lu Mansion today, she must bring it back to her if there is anything delicious. I think Chef Fan Lou's
Her cooking skills are not much different from those of Lu Yao. I will tell her that it was Lu Yao who cooked it. I wonder if she will find it too little?"
"This is the only half of the roast duck left on the table. They ate it really cleanly." After Cao Yi finished speaking, he looked at Cao You and said, "Yu'er, what do you think about Lu Yao?"
Cao Yu was in the Cao family, and he was acting as a responsible person. Hearing his father ask himself this, he said: "At first, when I returned to the house and heard my little sister's comments about Lu Yao, I didn't pay much attention to him.
, even after knowing that the recipes of the dishes on the table were made by Lu Yao, as well as the dishes made with tomatoes and potatoes, I didn’t think he was a powerful character, he was just a chef.
But……"
When Cao You said this, he paused.
"The Cuju competition and the football lottery he organized made me admire him a little. Especially what he just said about improving the national physique through this competition, I think it is very
It’s necessary.”
"Well," Cao Yi knew that Cao You had always had a venomous vision, and this sentence also touched his heart, so he said, "Then what do you think, if this Lu Yao becomes the son-in-law of our Cao family?"
Cao You and Cao Ping were stunned for a moment. Unexpectedly, their father was still thinking about this matter.
Cao Ping quickly said: "I'm afraid this is inappropriate, father, the engagement between the Han family and the Lu family has been restored, and with my little sister's character and the status of our Cao family, how can we compromise and go to their Lu family?"
How about being a concubine?"
"Second brother's words make sense," Cao You said at the side, "Although the Lu family can say that their future in the court will be very easy because of Lu Yao, we should not lower the status of our Cao family.
"
After hearing what his two sons said, Cao Yi sighed and said, "You guys still don't know your little sister well enough. That's all. Put this aside for now. Go back and have a good rest today. Tomorrow, you will be responsible for Ping'er and others in the house."
We are looking for team members in the city, and Yu'er, after tomorrow's court, you and I will visit your uncle Sun's family and ask them if they are interested in participating in this Cuju competition."
The uncle Sun's family mentioned by Cao Yi was another large family in Bianliang City. This person was quite wealthy. Most of the land owned by the Cao family in the inner city was bought from the Sun family, and the ancestors of the two families were
Family friends, but the Sun family had no intention of entering politics. Relying on this real estate business, they had become a wealthy family in the capital. When it came to building a team, Cao Yi immediately thought of the Sun family.
"My child obeys my command."
Back to Lu Mansion, after the Cao family left, Wang Da also prepared to leave Lu Mansion.
"Master Wang is leaving now. You saw you were in such a hurry just now that you didn't even take a bite of the meal. Do you want me to ask Quan Zi to make a bowl of soup for you and then leave?" Seeing Wang Da preparing to leave, Lu Xu said quickly.
, he knew in his heart that no one could neglect the envoy sent by the official.
Since Wang Da had not participated in the previous meal, he naturally did not understand the deliciousness of this borscht soup. In addition, even if he was a rough man, he knew that Han Yonghe and Lu Xu were already in-laws, and that Pan Wenhe
Lu Yao is also a good friend. They didn't leave with the Cao family just now. They must have something to say to Lu Yao. He seemed embarrassed here.
So Wang Da waved his hand and said: "No need, the officials are still waiting for me to go back and report the situation, so I left first."
Wang Da's words can be said to be very shrewd. At this time, Zhao Zhen has already gone to bed, who doesn't know. However, if he says this now, everyone can only believe that Zhao Zhen is
Waiting for him to go back and report the situation in the palace is also the best reason for him to leave immediately.
"Since it is the official's order, it is inconvenient for me to stay for a long time, so I will send you out." Lu Xu said with a smile, and then walked toward the entrance of Lu Mansion with Wang Da.
Lu Yao was still in the hall. Looking at the Han family and Pan family who had not left, he first walked to Pan Yuanwu and said, "Boss Pan, do you have anything else to say to me?"
Pan Yuanwu smiled and said: "Master Lu, you have seen Quanzi's performance just now. We very much support you in holding this Cuju competition. Tomorrow, I will send someone to recruit the team members. In addition, there will be
If I find my business partners, the Zhang family, they will definitely agree to participate."
Lu Yao smiled and said: "That's great. Thank you very much, Boss Pan. I also thanked Pan Wen just now. If it weren't for him, everyone present wouldn't have such a deep understanding of football lottery, and no one would want to participate in the competition later."
Got motivated.”
"So," after hearing what Lu Yao said, Pan Yuanwu came up and whispered in a voice that could not be heard by the Han family, "is our formula settled like this?"
Lu Yao said in his heart that what he was thinking about was his own business. Anyway, the tomato and potato vegetable fields would eventually have to be outsourced. If it was cheaper for others, it would be better to give it to his good brother Pan Wen. Just now, Pan Wen didn't show any panic in front of everyone.
Lu Yao was also a little surprised by his impassioned speech.
Therefore, in order to cooperate with Pan Yuanwu, Lu Yao also said in a very low voice: "Of course, a gentleman's words are hard to catch up with, but this deposit..."
"Don't worry, I'll have someone deliver it to you early tomorrow morning. How about a contract to purchase the secret recipe?" Pan Yuanwu asked.
Lu Yao nodded, thinking that Pan Yuanwu must have felt that he had long nights and had many dreams, and was afraid that he would give the formula to others, so he stayed behind to confirm this matter with him.
After receiving Lu Yao's affirmative reply, Pan Yuanwu took Pan Wen and left with satisfaction.
"You played really well tonight, brother," before leaving, Lu Yao patted Pan Wen on the shoulder and said, "Looking at how you look now, I really hope that your Pan family can win the final victory. This football lottery industry will be handed over to
You and I should be able to rest assured."
This was the first time Pan Wen heard Lu Yao praise himself, so he replied confidently: "Just wait and see, I will definitely let our team win."
After sending away Pan and his son, Han Wenyuan and Han Yong were the only ones left in the Lu family.
Lu Xu also saw Wang Da off and returned to the main hall. He looked at Han Yonghe and said, "I'm talking about my in-laws. There were so many people there just now, so I couldn't say much. Now that everyone has left, I really want to say a few words."
, are you really sure you can find two teams to compete?"
Han Yonghe smiled and said: "Why, do you think I can't find two teams to compete in Bianliang City?"
Lu Xu shook his head and said: "That's not what I meant. It's just that Wang Da can find the remaining team by himself. Why do you have to step forward? You said you can help them find another team."
If the team comes, doesn’t it directly determine their opponents in the first round? Then won’t the selection of this team become very difficult?”
Han Wenyuan said: "Of course we know what Uncle Lu means. It is really difficult to choose the opponent for the first round for the Royal. According to what I just said, this first game should be Wang Da's Royal Cuju team. Let's help them.
The opponent chosen. Brother Lu means that the game must be good-looking, so that more people will be interested in Cuju, not to mention the first game, which is very important, so the opponent we find for them cannot be too
Weak, but we have to take into account the royal family’s face. If the opponent wins, our Han family’s situation will be dangerous, right?”
Lu Xu nodded and said, "Since Mr. Han already knows all this, why didn't you persuade your father just now? It's better to do less than to do more."
"In-laws," Han Yonghe waved his hand and said, "How many years have we been serving as officials in the court?"
When Lu Xu heard this, he thought about it carefully, but he couldn't remember it.
"How long do you think we can continue to work hard in this officialdom?"
When Han Yonghe said this, he was filled with a sense of vicissitudes of life.
Although he only said this sentence, Lu Xu, as a peer, had fully understood the meaning of Han Yonghe's words, so he said: "In this case, I won't stop you, but fortunately, you
When I choose an opponent for the official family, Wang Da will also be by my side, so I guess there won’t be any big difference in strength."
Lu Yao returned to the hall, heard the conversation between the two, and said: "Don't worry, Wang Da himself knows that if he chooses an opponent who is too weak, they will be the ones who are embarrassed in front of the people in the end.
right."
Hearing what Lu Yao said, Lu Xu also felt relieved.
"It seems," Han Yonghe looked at Lu Xu, then at Lu Yao, and said, "From now on, my son-in-law should have the final say in everything in the Lu family."
Lu Yao quickly said: "No matter what, of course the Lu family must listen to my father."
Unexpectedly, when Lu Yao wanted to say something to explain, Lu Xu spoke up, "You are right. I am already old. From now on, Lu Yao will make the final decision on everything in this house.
From now on, he will slowly become the head of the Lu family." When Lu Xu said this, his tone was very calm.
Lu Yao looked at his father in disbelief. Lu Xu, on his side, just glanced at Lu Yao and said, "Have you forgotten what I told you that night?"
Lu Yao understood.
"That's fine. When he and my daughter get married, we two old guys can walk around more." Han Yonghe was very satisfied with Lu Xu's answer and stood up from his seat, preparing to leave.
Han Wenyuan looked at Lu Yao and said, "Don't you have anything to give me today?"
Lu Yao was confused and said, "I wonder what Brother Han is talking about?"
Han Wenyuan scratched his head, then gave a wry smile and said: "I think you are a little confused by this party. My sister is still at home waiting for the manuscript of "The Story of the Stone". With her
Personally, I will never sleep until I wait for the manuscript."
As soon as he said this, Lu Yao immediately realized that what Han Wenyuan said was that Han Yunyu was at home waiting for him to deliver the manuscript to her.
I was really busy today. After I got up, I went to the kitchen to cook, and I had to organize several big family gatherings in the evening. I almost forgot the manuscript for my fiancée. Fortunately, I had already prepared it and copied two chapters during the day.
, so Lu Yao said something, and then ran all the way back to his room to get the manuscript.
"It can be seen that the relationship between these two children is really good." Looking at Lu Yao's back, Han Wenyuan said.
Lu Xu also smiled and said: "Yes, who would have thought that Lu Yao, who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun in the past, and ran away from home for a marriage contract, could now become the head of the next generation of the Lu family on his own. Really, time is not forgiving.
People."
"Hahahahahaha"
The two "old men" looked at each other and then laughed loudly.
Lu Yao returned to the hall and smiled for a while when he saw the harmonious scene between the two of them, and then handed the manuscript to Han Wenyuan.
"Don't wait until you finish this manuscript before you marry Yun Yu." Han Wenyuan said.
"Don't worry, this novel won't be over for a while. Even if it is over, I still have other ideas." Lu Yao said.
"Then please, can you write something about pleasure and hatred next time? Don't do this kind of love between a man and a woman. I really can't stand it..."
…
That night, Lu Yao was very tired. He returned to the room and fell asleep. He had never slept so soundly.
The next day, there was a knock on the door outside the room. It was Tangxi.
"Sir, what are your plans today?" Tangxi walked in and asked.
Lu Yao thought for a while and said: "I'm going to the palace soon. There are two things you have to do today. The first is what I told you before. Find a good craftsman. I was at Zhongxing's place before.
The land we bought, which is the bank, will be built soon."
Tang Xi nodded, and Lu Yao continued: "Furthermore, you should take the time to go to Zhong Xing's house, ask him if he has time recently, and invite him out for a meal. The place can be at Fanlou."
Tangxi understood his mission and went out.
After Lu Yao finished washing, it was already past ten o'clock. When he came to the main hall, a servant came to report that someone from the Pan family was here. Just like before, another large group of people came to give Lu Yao money.
Lu Xu and Lu Hao knew very well that this must be a deposit for Lu Yao's tomato and potato business.
Lu Hao watched the 10,000 yuan moved into the Lu Mansion, looked at Lu Yao, and said, "You sold this recipe to Fan Lou, can we still make such delicious food at home?"
It turned out that the eldest brother was worried about this matter. Lu Yao said: "Don't worry, eldest brother, I have already made an agreement with Boss Pan that our family's food will be supplied, not only tomatoes and potatoes, but whatever the Lu family needs in the future,
Ingredients will be delivered to us from Fanlou, here is the contract."
After speaking, Lu Yao pointed to the contract in his hand.
Lu Xu said: "That's very good."
"Dad, the official made an agreement with me before, letting me enter the palace at noon today. I will leave it to you and my eldest brother, and I will go out first." After a while, when the time was almost up, Lu Yao took his leave.
He left his father, left the Lu Mansion, and entered the palace.
Entering the palace, when Zhao Zhen's personal eunuch saw Lu Yao, he felt as if he was seeing the savior and hurriedly greeted him.
"My God, Mr. Lu, you're here." The eunuch complained.
Lu Yao was a little surprised and said, "Eunuch Zhao, what's going on? You seem very troubled."
Eunuch Zhao said as he led Lu Yao to the kitchen: "Forget it, since you cooked that dish in front of the emperor last time, the official family has said that the dishes in the imperial dining room are not delicious in the past few days, and they have changed them one after another.
Several chefs have been unable to do anything. This is not the case. You are here today and quickly think of a solution."
Only then did Lu Yao realize that, as expected, after eating delicious food, his mouth started to become sticky, so without hesitation, he turned around and went into the imperial dining room to get busy.
Not long after, a table of delicious dishes was placed in front of Zhao Zhen.
"Don't stand either, sit down and eat with me." Zhao Zhen waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that Lu Yao should also sit down.
Zhao Zhen looked at the dishes in front of him, but found that there were no dishes made with tomatoes as ingredients, so he asked: "Why are there no scrambled eggs with tomatoes?"
Lu Yao said slightly apologetically: "That's it, Your Majesty, I'm ready to sell the secret recipe of the tomato recipe to Fan Lou. The contract was just signed this morning."
"What?" Zhao Zhen was shocked and said, "You are not short of money now. Why did you sell it in such a hurry?"
Of course Lu Yao knew what Zhao Zhen was worried about, so he said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, this recipe is sold, but if you want to eat any food in the future, I will come to the palace to cook it for you. Even if it is Fan
Even if Boss Pan from the building knows about it, he won't dare to say anything wrong with you, right?"
After Lu Yao said this, Zhao Zhen felt relieved.
After the two finished eating, they chatted about business.
"I have heard Wang Da tell me about the Cuju competition. I didn't expect Han Yonghe to offer to choose a team for someone," Zhao Zhen said.
Lu Yao said with a smile: "Master Han has extensive contacts in Bianliang City, and with the help of Master Wang Da, I believe we can select a good team as your Majesty's opponent in the first round."
"Well, I hope so." Zhao Zhen said, "I called you here today for two things. The first is to ask you if you have any other needs."
Lu Yao thought for a while and then said: "It really does."
"But it doesn't matter."
"Actually, Your Majesty doesn't need to worry about the money side. I can handle it myself."
Lu Yao spoke with full confidence, and Zhao Zhen was not polite to him. Who doesn't know that although Lu Yao is not the richest man in Bianliang City now, he will not be able to predict the future. Since Lu Yao became famous, restaurants,
Paper making, cement, and iron making can be said to be omnipotent, and even cooking, Lu Yao has now reached the pinnacle. It is not impossible for him to become a rich man one day.
Moreover, there is no telling what weird ideas Lu Yao will come up with in the future, so Zhao Zhen really has full confidence in Lu Yao in terms of money. Moreover, the construction of this stadium was originally the job of Lu Yao Cement Factory, so
Lu Yao also spent thousands of dollars to buy the land from Bao Zheng, so Zhao Zhen might as well let Lu Yao spend the money and be a nominal organizer.
"Well, your income from the Wine Fairy alone is enough for your investment this time." Zhao Zhen said.
"Your Majesty is serious," Lu Yao said, "but there is one thing that I really need your Majesty's help with."
"Tell me, what's going on?"
"I want to borrow someone." Lu Yao said these two words seriously.
Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, then said: "Borrowing someone? Who do you want to borrow? Wang Da? He's not particularly knowledgeable about new Cuju, but it doesn't hurt to lend it to you."
"Not the players, Your Majesty, this new type of Cuju requires three referees, or referees. I need three people for this."
"Oh, referee?" Zhao Zhen remembered that Wang Da had told him about this matter in the morning, recalled it, and continued: "I remember that you planned to let Bao Zheng, Zhan Zhao, and Gongsun Ce be the referees.
"
"Yes, Zhan Zhao will be the main referee, and Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce will be the side referees. That's the decision for the time being." Lu Yao said.
Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and said: "I'm not worried about Zhan Zhao, he is young and strong, but as you know, Gongsun Ce has a stutter, and Bao Zheng, his figure..."
Lu Yao smiled, knowing that Zhao Zhen and the others had the same worries, so he explained to Zhao Zhen the difference between the head referee and the side referee. After hearing this, Zhao Zhen immediately agreed to Lu Yao's request, and
He said that from tomorrow until the start of the game, Bao Zheng would be exempted from going to court.
"Wei Chen, I need to borrow one more person from Your Majesty." After that, Lu Yao continued to say something else.