inspire-indiana Chapter 99 was just a test for fun.
Chapter 99 was just a test for fun.
Han Yue was stunned by the shout, stopped struggling, and stared blankly at Chen Ming.
Although he and Chen Ming were brothers, he knew in his heart how much of a relationship they actually had.
Moreover, the reason Chen Ming is willing to call him brother right now is because he is a sure-fire scholar on the list of successful candidates.
The next level after that is Juren (举人) and Jinshi (进士).
The world is bustling with people chasing after profit; Chen Ming is building connections for the future.
At present, he has no official title and needs the connections of Prefect Chen.
So, to put it bluntly, they were just mutually beneficial.
Everyone knew what was going on, but they never said it out loud, remaining polite and courteous.
But now, Chen Ming was actually scolding him like this.
After a long pause, Han Yue, still feeling displeased, asked, "Brother Chen, that person was clearly lying. Why are you so wary of him?"
Chen Ming glanced at him, then looked away, then glanced at him again, thinking to himself, "I used to think he was a quick-witted person. If he passes the imperial examinations in the future, it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep in touch with him for a long time."
But what use is he, so stubborn and self-willed?
Shaking his head, "Forget it, forget it, I'm not getting involved in this anymore, and I can't control it anyway..."
After saying that, he simply walked away.
"Brother Chen, Brother Chen..." Han Yue waved his hand, but seeing that Chen Ming did not turn around, he gave up.
He's just a spoiled brat; he'll surely come after me again in a few days.
Chen Ming wasn't worried, but he couldn't swallow his anger at Lin Chang'er daring to humiliate him in front of outsiders.
Han Yue turned back with a sinister look towards the private room where Lin Chang'er and the others were. Lin Chang'er, you just wait.
When Bai Shaoan mentioned the announcement of the winners in the Golden Hall, Little Goldfish was filled with envy. After Chen Ming pulled Han Yue away, he whispered to Bai Shaoan.
Ask him what the Golden Palace looks like, and why he didn't become an official after passing the exam.
Bai Shaoan remained nonchalant, saying, "The Golden Palace is nothing special, just so-so. If you're really curious, you should study hard and go see it for yourself someday."
Actually, I was ranked first in the second-class middle school entrance exam when I was 17, which is nothing special. The 15-year-old top scholar back then was the real talent.
Why don't I become an official? I was just taking the exam for fun anyway; whether I become an official or not doesn't matter, as long as no one sees through my actions.
The first place in the second class is equivalent to fourth place nationwide, which is a very impressive ranking, both in this era and in later generations.
Although people usually only remember the first place.
The fact that Bai Shaoan decided whether or not to take office after passing the imperial examinations twice is enough to show that his background was by no means simple.
Lin Chang'er never expected that Bai Shaoan, who usually only cared about eating and drinking, was actually a hidden big shot.
However, she had at least seen a lot of the world in her later life.
I also deeply understand that true big shots are often surprisingly low-key.
Or perhaps, this is just his camouflage.
But since he chose to hide his identity, Lin Chang'er would not pursue the matter further.
The auction was about to start, so the group went to prepare.
Lin Chang'er had always attended auctions in her previous life, so this was the first time she had participated in the preparation herself, which she found quite novel.
Sashimi and raw fish slices are both cold dishes, so when Lin Chang'er came out of the kitchen, she wasn't covered in any cooking smells.
She prepared a portion of sea urchin sashimi and three slices of raw fish for each person.
Of course, it's not that she's stingy; rather, the portion size is just right to whet people's appetites.
They weren't originally doing charity work; auctioning off golden eels and launching new dishes were all for making money.
If you can eat as much as you want, then who would want to spend money to eat?
This weight is just right, leaving you hanging on in the middle, making you uncomfortable.
Of course, she wouldn't tell the truth. She would only tell the VIPs that this was all the ingredients they had for the day, and if they wanted to eat, they should make a reservation and come back another day.
The auction was hosted by Pei Sihai. Lin Chang'er gave him a general overview of the process and format. Being a shrewd person, she immediately grasped it and performed the whole thing quite well.
Lin Chang'er, Wu Qingfeng, and Bai Shaoan mingled among the diners, joining in the fun.
To be precise, she was the only one joining in the fun. Bai Shaoan was so busy eating that after he finished, he looked at Lin Chang'er expectantly, "Sister Lin, how much was the portion today...?"
Lin Chang'er smiled slightly at him, "That's all for today. If you want more, you can have it another day."
Bai Shaoan gave her a suspicious look, but Lin Chang'er remained unfazed.
Bai Shaoan then extended his clutches to Wu Qingfeng. He was always elegant in his actions, including when eating. So, after Bai Shaoan devoured everything, he hadn't even finished eating the sea urchin raw.
Bai Shaoan then ordered the sashimi to be prepared.
Of course, not only Bai Shaoan, but several other diners also quietly asked the waiter after tasting the dish what it was called, whether there was any left, and whether they could have more.
The men were all trained by Lin Chang'er.
With an apologetic look, he replied, "These are new dishes created by our second boss: sea urchin sashimi and raw fish slices. Please try them and see how the feedback is, whether they are worth launching."
Don't be fooled by the small quantity of ingredients; they are all incredibly fresh and rare. Our second boss went to the beach for two days straight just to gather all the necessary materials!
It's not that we don't want to refill your order, it's just that we don't have the capacity. If you like it, you can place a reservation first, and we'll prepare it for you so you can enjoy it to your heart's content.
While explaining, he asked the other waiters to bring over tea and snacks, "I'm really sorry, please make do with the tea, snacks and other refreshments, we can refill them."
If you really want to eat this sashimi and raw fish, why don't you order a portion first?
We can have it as early as tomorrow, but this dish requires extremely fresh ingredients, so even with reservations, it's limited – a maximum of ten servings per day.
As soon as he finished speaking, a distinguished guest asked, "How much are the sashimi and raw fish slices?"
The waiter chuckled, "You're a connoisseur, esteemed guest. You should be able to tell the quality of our ingredients by taste."
Our standard sashimi set includes one sea urchin and 12 slices of raw fish, which costs 30 taels per serving.
Because the ingredients aren't fixed, it depends on what the second landlord can find the night before. If there's no sea urchin, then it's 20 taels. Of course, you can also ask for 20 slices of sashimi, which will still be 30 taels.
"How do I make a reservation?"
"You know, if we prepare these ingredients for you and you don't come, they will be wasted. So the deposit is five taels of silver. If you break your promise, we will not refund the deposit."
"Okay, I'd like to reserve two for tomorrow."
"I also want."
These gourmets, who have tasted delicacies from all over the world year-round, have no shortage of money, and they paid on the spot to register.
The auction hasn't even started yet, and sashimi is already booked until the end of the month...