Just when Yuan Zhou was about to hang up the phone, another greeting came from the door.
"Good evening, Boss Yuan." It was Zong Mo, the owner of the antique shop.
Zong Mo still looked down and out. He was wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt, a pair of loose shorts, and a pair of flip-flops. His slightly long and curly hair drooped on his shoulders.
He didn't look very energetic, but his complexion was good. His eyes were bright, and he raised one hand and stood at the door to greet them.
"Good evening, Boss Zong." Yuan Zhou also nodded and answered.
"Woof." A clear and melodious bark sounded. From the sound, one could tell it was Zong Mo's purebred husky.
Because its voice was full of panic. Obviously, Meaty Lot had come.
"Boss Yuan, please wait for a moment." After saying that, Zong Mo changed the leash and walked to the pillar at the side with the husky.
While walking, Zong Mo didn't forget to say, "I know you want to play with Meaty Lot and Broth. I will tie you up here. Have fun by yourself. I have something to do. I will pick you up later."
After saying that, Zong Mo directly tied Romeo to the pillar at the side, ignoring the husky's resistance.
Meaty Lot approached Romeo step by step while Broth pillowed his head on his wife's body and looked at the dog and cat with interest.
Because Romeo had already tucked its tail between its legs and was backing off. It even straightened the leash. Its whole body was showing its refusal.
However, Zong Mo squatted down and patted Meaty Lot's head, saying, "Have fun. Don't bully Romeo."
After saying that, Zong Mo took a wooden box and walked to the Yuanzhou shop.
This time, Zong Mo entered the shop directly. Of course, he wiped his hands and tidied up the dog's fur before he entered.
"Boss Yuan, sorry to bother you." Zong Mo was still very polite.
"No, I'm free now." Yuan Zhou shook his head.
"Haha. That's good." Zong Mo smiled and then put the box in his hand on the partition board. Then, he said, "This is a newly acquired antique. I thought Boss Yuan would definitely be interested in it, so I brought it here for you to have a look."
"Oh? That's very kind of you. Thank you, "Yuan Zhou said.
"It's nothing. I'm just doing this." Zong Mo waved his hand and didn't keep him guessing. He directly opened the box and revealed the contents.
The box wasn't big. It was squarish and slightly larger than a book. Sure enough, there was a yellowed ancient book inside. It looked like it had been around for a long time.
The words on the cover were arranged vertically. Yuan Zhou could vaguely recognize the words "Food" or "Food Ingredients", which made his eyes light up.
"Is this a record about food ingredients?" Yuan Zhou asked.
"Not exactly. Because this is a book that records some top-notch food ingredients that have been lost in history." Zong Mo's words were a bit tongue-twisting.
"to to Zhou" of to "to" the book "to Zhou of" to to "to Zhou to to was to." Zhou "Zling to" to "to," to Zhou Zhou "to" to up to. "to" to "to"
After all, the system always brought out some long-lost ingredients. Therefore, Yuan Zhou was very interested in it. "It's a good book.
Boss Zong, are you selling it? "Yuan Zhou asked directly.
"Haha …" Zong Mo laughed. He wanted to say that he would give it to him for free. But when he saw Yuan Zhou's serious expression and remembered the difficult experience he had when he gave the two jade bottles to him, he immediately changed his words. "Of course, I'm doing this business."
"I'm looking for a suitable owner for this antique. It's probably only worth a few years to others. But Boss Yuan can only make full use of it," Zong Mo continued.
"Um. But you can't sell it cheaply. You have to pay according to the market price," Yuan Zhou said seriously.
Obviously, Yuan Zhou also thought of the pair of jade bottles that were worth hundreds of thousands of yuan.
"Before I tell you the price, I have to tell you why this antique is so valuable, Boss Yuan." Zong Mo didn't give a price directly but changed the topic.
Yuan Zhou nodded and listened to Zong Mo carefully.
"The reason why this antique is worth collecting is that it has been around for a long time and has a certain research value. Also, it has the significance of researching the history of that time. But it's all classified as a cultural relic," Zong Mo said clearly and logically.
"And the other reason is that it has been used by famous historical figures. For example, if it was used by Li Shimin, it would be the plate that was taken by him. All these have significance," Zong Mo continued.
"Um." Yuan Zhou nodded.
"And this one in front of us is just a book that recorded farming in the Song Dynasty. It doesn't have the blessing of a famous person and doesn't have much research value. So this book isn't really valuable," Zong Mo changed the topic and said.
Yuan Zhou really didn't know anything about antiques. After all, different professions were worlds apart. But when he heard Zong Mo's words were quite reasonable, he couldn't help but nod.
"So I originally wanted to give it to Boss Yuan. But since Boss Yuan doesn't want it, I'll just give you 2,000 RMB," Zong Mo said freely.
"Is 2,000 RMB too little?" Yuan Zhou frowned slightly because this book was still of great research value to him.
"It's not little. I didn't spend much when I received it," Zong Mo said. "I just said that this book has to be sold to the right person. If I sell it to someone else, they might think it's too much."
"Okay. Cash or mobile phone?" Yuan Zhou didn't hesitate and asked straightforwardly.
"Either is fine. Boss Yuan, whatever is convenient for you," Zong Mo said.
"Then I'll transfer the money to you," Yuan Zhou said.
"Okay." Zong Mo took out the payment code on his mobile phone. Yuan Zhou directly scanned it and then paid 2,000 RMB.
"Thank you, Boss Yuan. Thank you so much. I made a business deal by walking my dog," Zong Mo said with a smile.
"Boss Zong, please wait for a moment. I'll return the box to you," Yuan Zhou didn't say much but just said.
"Okay. I'll sit for a while," Zong Mo nodded and then sat on the high chair while watching Yuan Zhou carefully carry the box up to the second floor.
"Wait a moment." Yuan Zhou nodded and then left.
"Boss Yuan is good in every aspect, but he's too serious. No wonder he's called Compass." Zong Mo shook his head and sighed with emotion.
In fact, he specially came to deliver the book after receiving it. But he didn't manage to deliver it, so he could only sell it cheaply.
Thinking of this, Zong Mo couldn't help but think, Luckily, I'm quite eloquent.
That's right. Zong Mo naturally thought that his words had convinced Yuan Zhou that this thing wasn't worth much.
And Yuan Zhou indeed didn't have a concept of the value of antiques. But Yuan Zhou was never one to take advantage of others.
Although he wasn't sure of the specific value of this ancient book, to Yuan Zhou, this was a very precious ancient book. Naturally, Yuan Zhou wouldn't take advantage of it.
Therefore, as soon as he placed the ancient books in the box, he covered the box with the silk cloth again and then went to the vegetarian banquet hall from the second floor. Next, he went downstairs to the room where the Four Seasons Cups and Plates were placed.
The entire room was filled with Hainan scented rosewood. Just looking at it was a little dazzling, but Yuan Zhou walked calmly to a compartment where there was some leftover Hainan scented rosewood.
Yuan Zhou carefully put on his gloves and filled the box with wood shavings from the core of Hainan scented rosewood. Such wood shavings could be directly used for aromatherapy after being ground into fine powder.
After packing the wood shavings, Yuan Zhou closed the lid of the box, took off his gloves, and returned.
Naturally, this time, Yuan Zhou returned the same way he came. When Yuan Zhou came down from upstairs, Zong Mo had already been waiting in the store for six to seven minutes.
Naturally, Yuan Zhou returned the way he came. When Yuan Zhou came downstairs, Zong Mo had already been waiting in the restaurant for six or seven minutes.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Yuan Zhou pushed the box in front of Zong Mo.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Yuan Zhou pushed the box to Zong Mo.
"Not long, not long." Zong Mo shook his head.
While saying that, Zong Mo was about to pick up the wooden box on the compartment. However, Yuan Zhou said again, "Thank you, Boss Zong, for your ancient book. It's very useful to me, so I prepared a small gift in return."
"Huh? Is it food? "Zong Mo looked at the box with interest.
"Cough, no." Yuan Zhou suddenly thought of Wuhai.
After all, who would use a box that had just contained an ancient book to store food? It was too careless.
"I've already said that I didn't spend much money when I bought this ancient book. Boss Yuan, you don't have to be so polite." While saying that, Zong Mo asked with his eyes if he could open the box.
Yuan Zhou nodded silently and didn't say anything.
"Pa Da." The box was in the form of an ordinary buckle. Therefore, Zong Mo opened it effortlessly and then immediately closed it again with a "Pa Da" sound.
"Wow, what's this? It's so good. The smell is so pure. This is Old Huanghuali Rosewood, right? "Zong Mo looked at Yuan Zhou with surprise and disbelief.
"Um. It's the leftovers from the wooden frame I made," Yuan Zhou specially said.
What Yuan Zhou meant was that it was just a leftover material to him and wasn't worth much. However, Zong Mo's stomach hurt when he heard that.
Zong Mo was indeed an antique merchant, but he also liked to be cultured and liked incense. This incense had a slight connection with wood. Therefore, he could tell with a single glance that it was the fragrance of the pure Hainan Huanghuali Rosewood. Moreover, it had to be very old wood and the core material to have such a good smell.
Hearing what Yuan Zhou said about the leftovers from the wooden frame, Zong Mo knew that there weren't many old Hainan Huanghuali Rosewood left in the world. Yet, there were still so many wood shavings left from the wooden frame. Zong Mo really felt his stomach hurt.
"Boss Yuan, you are really generous," Zong Mo swallowed his saliva and said in admiration.
Yuan Zhou didn't answer. He paused for a while and then said, "You can do whatever you want with it. Thank you for your ancient book."
"Boss Yuan, you are too polite. My ancient book isn't worth the price," Zong Mo pushed the box slightly and said.
"No matter what it is, it can only be useful in the hands of the right person. And this is just the wood shavings left from the bowl frame I made," Yuan Zhou said seriously.
"… Ok. I won't stand on ceremony then. Next time I receive an ancient book like this, I will send it to you, Boss Yuan. You are not allowed to pay for it," Zong Mo fell silent for quite a while when he heard the word "bowl frame". Then, he made up his mind and said seriously.
"Ok," Yuan Zhou considered for quite a while and then nodded his head.
"Then I won't disturb Boss Yuan anymore. See you tomorrow," Zong Mo took up the box carefully and waved his hand at Yuan Zhou before walking out of the restaurant.
"See you tomorrow," Yuan Zhou nodded his head and watched him walk out of the restaurant.
After walking out of the restaurant, Zong Mo felt sorry for the bowl frame and at the same time, he felt happy about receiving the wood shavings of the Hainan Scented Rosewood. There was simply no need to feel so conflicted.
"What a grand design! The bowl frame made of old wood and the Hainan Scented Rosewood. It seems that my design is still too small," Zong Mo sighed with emotion inwardly while holding the dog in one hand and the box in the other.
That's right. When Zong Mo thought of Yuan Zhou's casual manner of talking about the bowl frame, he felt that he was too stingy.
"I hope my jade vase and other items are placed on that shelf. Otherwise, I will be unworthy of that shelf," Zong Mo thought silently and then walked back into the restaurant slowly.
On the other side, Yuan Zhou didn't think too much. After he saw Yuan Zhou leave, he directly went upstairs. He resisted the desire to read the ancient books and started to sort out the teaching schedule for the next two days.
Yuan Zhou had always been like that. He always had a clear plan for everything. Of course, it was also a good habit that he had developed after he got the system.
Having made the plan, Yuan Zhou read the comprehensive records about Qian Cuisine for a while. After Mao Ye closed the pub and saw the last bus off her table, Yuan Zhou continued to read for a while and then lay down to rest after saying good night to Yin Ya.
The next day, as usual, Yuan Zhou got up when the sky was still dim. He washed up and changed into his sportswear before going downstairs to exercise.
As he had an appointment with Ke Sen to give him instructions in the afternoon, the red wine appointment with Yin Ya in the afternoon naturally had to be rescheduled to the evening.
Naturally, everything went smoothly in Yuanzhou shop today. Breakfast and lunch were both passed without a hitch. After lunch, Yuan Zhou went upstairs to wash up and change his clothes. As soon as he went downstairs, he saw Ke Sen standing at the door.
Ke Sen was dressed in a formal white chef uniform with a hat on his head. His body was snow-white and clean, as if he was going to cook at any time.
The sun was scorching outside, but Ke Sen stood at the door obediently in the sunlight.
"Come in," said Yuan Zhou.
"Ok, Head Chef Yuan," Ke Sen answered immediately and then walked into the restaurant step by step.
After entering the restaurant, Ke Sen stood straight as usual with his hands tightly pressed against his trouser legs. He stood in front of Yuan Zhou with his head slightly lowered, appearing very reserved.
"Don't be so reserved," Yuan Zhou opened the partition and walked out.
"Ok, Head Chef Yuan," Ke Sen nodded his head, but obviously, he was still a little nervous.
This time, Yuan Zhou did not say much. He walked to the sergestes wall and opened the door. While walking, he said, "Let's go to the backyard. There's a simple kitchen there."
"Sorry to trouble you, Head Chef Yuan," said Ke Sen.
"Don't mention it. This is what you deserve," said Yuan Zhou.
"Thank you, Head Chef Yuan," said Ke Sen again.
"You don't have to be so polite. Your father, Master Ke Lin, is a friend of mine. If you have any questions, feel free to ask," said Yuan Zhou gently.
The moment Yuan Zhou mentioned Ke Sen's father, Ke Lin, Ke Sen immediately became less nervous.
"Yes, my father always tells me about this. He said that you are an amazing chef and that your understanding of Qianzhou Cuisine is even better than his," said Ke Sen.
"Master Ke Lin is too modest. My understanding of Qianzhou Cuisine is about the same as his," said Yuan Zhou while shaking his head.
"Then you are also amazing. After all, you know Sichuan Cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine, and Yunnan Cuisine," said Ke Sen in admiration.
"To learn culinary skills, one has to continuously study them," said Yuan Zhou.
"You are right, Head Chef Yuan," Ke Sen nodded.
"Um, this is the place. Have a seat," said Yuan Zhou as he brought Ke Sen to the backyard kitchen.
This was also the place where Engineer Cheng passed his apprenticeship examination. Ever since it was built, Yuan Zhou had not torn it down. This was a simple place for them to communicate.
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