Chapter 1682: Start the guidance

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Yuan Zhou had just hung up the phone when he heard someone greeting him good evening again at the door.

Good evening, boss Yuan, The person who came was the antique store owner, Zong mo.

Zong mo still had that unkempt appearance, wearing a brown short-sleeved s.h.i.+rt, a pair of loose shorts, and a pair of flip-flops on his feet. His hair was slightly long and curled, hanging down on his shoulders.

He didnt look very energetic, but his complexion was very good. His eyes were bright, and he raised a hand to greet them at the door.

Good evening, boss Zong. Yuan Zhou also nodded his head and replied.

Woof! A crisp dog bark was heard. From the sound, one could tell that it was the voice of Zong Mos purebred Husky.

This was because its voice was filled with panic. It was obvious that meaty was here.

Boss Yuan, please wait a moment. After Zong mo finished speaking, he switched to holding the rope with his other hand and dragged the Husky towards a pillar at the side.

As they walked, Zong mo didnt forget to say,I know you want to play with lots of meat and broth. Ill tie you up here. You can have fun on your own. I have something to do. Ill come and pick you up later.

After saying that, Zong mo completely ignored Romeos resistance and directly tied it to a pillar at the side.

And meaty walked step by step closer to Romeo, while broths head was resting on its wifes body, looking at the dog and cat with interest.

Because at this time, Romeo had already clamped his tail between his legs, and the whole dog was retreating, and the rope was taut, his whole body was exuding a refusal.

However, Zong mo squatted down and patted the meaty cats head.Have fun, just dont bully Romeo.

After saying that, Zong mo took a wooden box and walked towards Yuan Zhous restaurant.

This time, Zong mo directly entered the door. Of course, before entering, Zong mo still wiped his hands clean and tidied up the dog fur on his body.

Boss Yuan, sorry to bother you. Zong mo was still very polite when he spoke.

No, Im free now. Yuan Zhou shook his head.

Haha, thats good. Zong mo smiled and placed the box on the part.i.tion before continuing,This is an antique I recently acquired. I thought boss Yuan would definitely be interested in it, so I brought it here to show you.

Oh? Thank you for your concern. Yuan Zhou said.

Whats wrong with that? thats what I do. Zong mo waved his hand and did not keep them in suspense. He directly reached out to open the box and revealed the contents inside.

The box wasnt big. It was squarish and slightly bigger than a book. When he opened it, there was indeed a yellowed ancient book inside. It looked like it had been there for a long time.

The words on the cover were arranged vertically. Yuan Zhou could vaguely recognize the two words food or ingredients, which made his eyes light up.

Is this a record of ingredients? Yuan Zhou asked.

Its not really that, because its a book that records some of the top-grade ingredients that have been lost in our history. Zong Mos words were a tongue twister.

However, Yuan Zhou immediately understood what Zong mo meant. Zong mo meant that this was indeed a book that recorded the ingredients, but what was recorded were the ingredients that existed in the previous era but no longer existed in the present.

Yuan Zhou was quite familiar with that. After all, the system always took out some lost ingredients. Therefore, Yuan Zhou was quite interested in it.

Good book, does boss Zong sell it? Yuan Zhou asked directly.

Haha Zong mo laughed. He originally wanted to say that he would give it to Yuan Zhou, but when he saw Yuan Zhous serious expression and recalled the difficult experience he had when he gave the two Jade bottles to Yuan Zhou, he immediately changed his words,Of course, Im in this business,

Im just looking for a suitable person for the antique. This thing is probably only worth a few years in other peoples hands, but it can only play its role in boss Yuans hands. Zong mo continued.

Yes, but you cant sell it at a cheap price. You have to sell it according to the market price. Yuan Zhou said solemnly.

Obviously, Yuan Zhou had also thought of the pair of Jade bottles that gave him hundreds of thousands of Yuan for free.

Before we talk about the price, I have to tell you why this antique is so valuable. Zong mo didnt directly state his price and changed the topic.

Yuan Zhou nodded his head and listened to her seriously.

The reason why this antique is worth collecting is that it has a certain research significance over time, as well as the significance of researching the history of the time. However, it is still considered a cultural relic. Zong mo explained.

The other way is if it has been used by a famous person in history, such as Li s.h.i.+min, who used it before. Zong mo continued.

Yes. Yuan Zhou nodded his head.

As for the book in front of us, its a book about farming in the Song Dynasty. Its not supported by any famous people, and it doesnt have much research value, so its not worth much. Zong mo changed the topic and said.

Yuan Zhou really didnt know anything about antiques. After all, different professions were worlds apart. However, when he heard what Zong mo said, he couldnt help but nod his head.

Thats why I originally wanted to give it to you as a gift. But since you dont want it, Ill just give you 2000 RMB. Zong mo said in a carefree manner.

Isnt 2000 too little? Yuan Zhou frowned slightly, because this book was quite valuable for him to study.

Its not a small amount. I didnt spend much when I collected it. Zong mo said,I just said that this book has to be sold to the right person. If I were to sell it to someone else, they might even complain that its more than 2000 Yuan.

Okay, cash or phone? Yuan Zhou didnt hesitate much and asked directly.

Anything is fine. Boss Yuan, just tell me which one is more convenient. Zong mo said.

Ill transfer the money to you. Yuan Zhou said.

Alright, he said. Zong mo took out the payment Code of his phone. Yuan Zhou scanned it and paid 2000 Yuan.

Chenghui, I have received the money. Thank you, boss Yuan. I started a business while walking a dog. Zong mo said with a smile.

Boss Zong, please wait a moment, Ill return the box to you. Yuan Zhou didnt say much but just said.

Alright, Ill sit for a while. Zong mo nodded his head and then sat on the high chair, watching Yuan Zhou carefully take the box to the second floor.

Wait a moment. Yuan Zhou nodded his head and then left.

Boss Yuan is good in every way, but he is too serious. He is really worthy of being compa.s.s. Zong mo shook his head and sighed.

In fact, he had received this book and specially came to deliver it, but he didnt manage to deliver it, so he could only sell it at a low price.

Thinking about this, Zong mo couldnt help but think, Its a good thing my eloquence isnt bad.

Thats right. Zong mo naturally thought that his words had convinced Yuan Zhou that this thing was not worth much.

Yuan Zhou indeed had no idea about the value of antiques, but he was never one to take advantage of others.

Although he wasnt clear about the specific value of this ancient book, it was still a very precious ancient book to Yuan Zhou. Therefore, he naturally wouldnt take advantage of it.

Therefore, as soon as he settled the ancient book, Yuan Zhou covered the box with a silk cloth again. Then, he went directly to the vegetarian banquet hall from the second floor and went down to the room that was specially used to place the cups and plates of the Four Seasons.

The whole room was filled with Hainan scented Rosewood. It was a little dazzling to look at. However, Yuan Zhou walked to a cubicle indifferently, where some leftover scented Rosewood was piled up.

Yuan Zhou carefully put on the gloves and put a lot of core sawdust of Hainan scented Rosewood into the box. After such sawdust was carefully ground, it could be directly used as incense.

Yuan Zhou had smelled the fragrance from Zong Mos body and thus returned the greeting.

After packing the wood chips, Yuan Zhou closed the box and took off his gloves before starting to walk back.

Naturally, Yuan Zhou went back the same way he came this time. When Yuan Zhou came down from upstairs, Zong mo had already been waiting in the restaurant for six to seven minutes.

Zong mo did not feel that it would take a long time. After all, storing ancient books naturally required time.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Yuan Zhou pushed the box in front of 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 part.i.tion when Yuan Zhou said again,Thank you, boss Zong, for the ancient book. Its very useful to me, so Ive prepared a small gift in return.

Eh? Is it something to eat? Zong mo said as he looked at the box with interest.

Cough, no, Yuan Zhou suddenly thought of Wu Hai at that moment.

After all, who would use a box that had just contained an ancient book to store food? that was too unrefined.

Ive told you that I didnt spend much money on this ancient book when I received it. Boss Yuan, you dont have to be so polite. Zong mo asked with his eyes if he could open the box as he spoke.

Yuan Zhou nodded his head silently and didnt answer.

Pa da. The box was in a normal clasp form, so Zong mo opened it without any effort and immediately closed it with a bang.

Hey, Whats this? This thing is too good, and the taste is really pure. This must be old yellow Rosewood. Zong mo looked at Yuan Zhou with surprise and disbelief.

Yeah, Ill make the rest of the wooden frame. Yuan Zhou specifically explained.

What Yuan Zhou meant by that was that to him, it was just a leftover and not worth anything. However, when Zong mo heard that, he felt his stomach ache.

It was true that Zong mo was a businessman who opened an antique shop, but he also liked to be artsy and loved incense. This incense had a slight connection with wood, so he could tell with a glance that it was not the pure fragrance of Hainan scented Rosewood, but rather an extremely old wood with a core that had such a good smell.

When he heard Yuan Zhou say that it was leftover from cooking, Zong mo felt that he really had a stomachache. It should be known that there wasnt much of Hainan scented Rosewood left in the world to begin with, yet there was still so much wood shavings left after cooking.

Boss Yuan, you are really rich. Zong mo swallowed his saliva and could only say in admiration.

Yuan Zhou didnt answer him. He paused for a while and then said,You can do whatever you want. Thank you for your ancient books.

Boss Yuan, youre too polite. My ancient book isnt worth this price. Zong mo slightly pushed the box and said.

Everything has to be in the right persons hands to be useful, and this is just the wood shavings left over from the bowl rack I made. Yuan Zhou said solemnly.

Okay. I wont stand on ceremony then. Next time when I receive such ancient books, I will send them to you again. But you cant pay me. When Zong mo heard the word bowl rack, he was silent for a while before he made up his mind and said seriously.

Alright, he said. Yuan Zhou considered for quite a while and then nodded his head.

Then I wont bother you anymore. See you tomorrow. Zong mo carefully picked up the box 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.

As Zong mo walked out of the shop, his heart ached for the bowl rack, but at the same time, he was happy to have received the wood shavings from the yellow Rosewood. He simply couldnt be too conflicted.

This is a Grand Design. Old Woods bowl rack is made from Hainan scented Rosewood. It seems like Im still too small-minded. Zong mo held the dog in one hand and hugged the box in the other, his heart unable to stop sighing.

Thats right. When Zong mo thought of Yuan Zhous nonchalant manner when he talked about the bowl rack, he felt that he was stingy.

I hope my Jade bottle isnt placed on that shelf. Otherwise, Ill really be letting down that shelf. Zong mo silently thought to himself before slowly walking back to the shop.

On the other side, Yuan Zhou didnt think so much. After he saw them leave, he directly went upstairs and held back his desire to read the ancient books. He first arranged the teaching procedures for the next two days.

Yuan Zhou had always been like this. He would have his own clear plan for everything. Of course, this was also a good habit formed after he got the system.

After making the plan, Yuan Zhou read the comprehensive record of Guizhou cuisine for a while. After Mao Ye closed the pub and watched her take the last bus, Yuan Zhou read for a while more and then lay down to rest after saying goodnight to Yin ya.

The next day, Yuan Zhou got up as usual when the sky was hazy. He washed up and changed into his sportswear before going downstairs to exercise.

As he had made an appointment with Kosen to give guidance in the afternoon, the appointment of red wine with Yin ya every afternoon could only be changed to the evening.

Everything in Yuan Zhous restaurant today was naturally going smoothly. Breakfast and lunch went by without a hitch. After lunch, Yuan Zhou went upstairs and washed up. After he changed his clothes, he went downstairs and saw Kosen standing at the door.

Kosen was wearing a formal white chefs uniform with a hat on his head. His body was white and clean, as if he was ready to cook at any time.

The sun outside was scorching hot, but Kosen stood at the door obediently, standing under the sunlight.

Come in, Yuan Zhou said.

Alright, head chef Yuan. Yes, sir! Kosen immediately responded and walked into the shop.

After entering the restaurant, Kosen stood with his back straight as usual and his hands tightly pressed against his trouser legs. He slightly lowered his head and appeared very reserved.

No need to be so formal. Yuan Zhou opened the part.i.tion and walked out.

OK, head chef Yuan, Yes. Kosen nodded, but it was obvious that he still could not let go and looked nervous.

This time, Yuan Zhou didnt say much. He just walked to the door of the Sergestes wall landscape and opened it. Then, he said while walking inside with the others,Lets go to the backyard. Theres a simple kitchen there.

Thank you, head chef Yuan. Said Kosen.

Its no trouble at all. You deserve this. Yuan Zhou said.

Head chef Yuan, thank you for your hard work. Kosen said again.

You dont have to be so polite. Your father, master Colin, and I are friends. So, if you have any questions, just ask. Yuan Zhou said with a mild tone.

As soon as Yuan Zhou mentioned about his father, Kohen, he immediately became less nervous and said.

Yes, my dad always tells me about this. He says that head chef Yuan is very amazing and that you know more about Guizhou cuisine than him. Said Kosen.

Master Colin is too humble. My understanding of the Guizhou cuisine should be similar to his. Yuan Zhou shook his head and said.

Then youre very good. After all, you know Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Yunnan cuisine, and so on. Kosen said in admiration.

To learn cooking, you must constantly study it. Yuan Zhou said.

Head chef Yuan is right, Kosen nodded.

Yes, this is the place. Sit down. Yuan Zhou brought Kosen to the kitchen in the courtyard and then said.

This place was also the place where master Cheng finished his apprentices.h.i.+p examination. Ever since it was built, Yuan Zhou had not demolished it. In this way, he could have a simple place to communicate with master Cheng.