allonlinenovel Chapter 230 Banquet Preparations
Chapter 230 Banquet Preparations
Once you enter the store, you'll be delighted by the dazzling array of paper, ink, brushes, and inkstones.
Su Panpan chose a thick rice paper with exquisite patterns as the invitation paper.
Shen Ru was choosing a brush at the side and said, "Pan Pan, you have to choose a brush that is comfortable to use. That way, the calligraphy on the invitation will look good when you write it."
Erniu was looking at the ink stick and muttering, "This ink looks shiny black. I wonder how it will turn out after it's ground."
After choosing paper and pen, the three of them bought some pancakes on the roadside for lunch.
They returned to the rented house, and Shen Ru volunteered to write the invitations. She first ground the ink finely, and the fragrance of the ink filled the house.
Shen Ru picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the contents of the invitation stroke by stroke. Her handwriting was elegant and very beautiful.
Su Panpan watched from the side, occasionally handing over a new piece of paper, muttering, "Second uncle, I didn't know you had such beautiful handwriting."
"I just practiced casually with my father before. At that time, my father hired a teacher to teach me, so I have some basic skills." Shen Ru responded with a smile.
Erniu also helped by gently blowing the written invitations dry and then folding them neatly.
"Erniu, thank you for making this trip. Give these invitations to my uncle and have him send them out to everyone. Please come over tomorrow."
"Okay." Erniu wrapped up the written post, put it on the ox cart, and drove away.
"Second uncle, let's not cook tonight and eat on the street." Su Panpan pulled Shen Ru to the street.
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say." Shen Ru responded gently. Although she was a few years older than Su Panpan, she was always willing to accommodate every little arrangement of Su Panpan.
Su Panpan often walks around this street, and now she knows all the delicious food on this street just by smelling the aroma.
She knows which store has the most authentic breakfast and which store has the most unique snacks.
She took Shen Ru through the bustling crowd and came to an inconspicuous little shop.
The sign of this store has faded a bit, but there is always a queue of people queuing at the door.
"This is it. I guarantee you'll want to eat it again after you've tried it." Su Panpan said confidently.
"Well, of course I believe you."
Shen Ru looked at the shop. Although it looked unremarkable from the outside, the sour and spicy aroma wafting through the air made her taste buds start to look forward to it.
The two found a place to sit down. Su Panpan skillfully ordered two bowls of hot and sour noodle soup and two golden and crispy fried dough sticks.
Shen Ru looked at Su Panpan's excited expression with a smile on her face.
She knew that Su Panpan could always find fun in the ordinary, which was also her most attractive feature.
After a while, two bowls of steaming hot and sour noodle soup were served on the table.
The red oil floats on the surface of the soup, and the green chopped green onions and coriander are dotted in between, making people salivate.
Su Panpan couldn't wait to take a bite. The sour and spicy taste immediately burst out in her mouth, and she closed her eyes in satisfaction.
Then dip the fried dough sticks into the noodle soup.
The crispiness of the fried dough sticks was a perfect match with the heat of the hot and sour soup.
"It's so, so, so delicious!" These were the only words Su Panpan could think of at this time.
Shen Ru was also attracted by the taste. She took a bite carefully. The sour and spicy feeling made her brows frown slightly, but then they relaxed and she smiled.
She didn't expect that such an inconspicuous little shop could make such delicious soup.
"This soup is unexpectedly delicious, with just the right amount of sour and spicy." Shen Ru exclaimed.
Su Panpan nodded in agreement, and the two of them ate and chatted, discussing the details of the banquet, the menu, and the guests.
After the meal, the two left the shop contentedly.
The setting sun shines on them, making them feel warm.
They strolled home, discussing the last few details of the feast, until they reached their doorstep.
After returning home, both of them felt a little tired.
After discussing the banquet arrangements for the entire day, they were so mentally exhausted that they decided to rest early.
They fell asleep quickly.
After a good night's sleep, when the sunlight shone into the room through the curtains the next morning, Su Panpan and Shen Ru woke up full of energy.
After a quick wash, they prepared to go out to finalize the menu.
At this moment, Erniu arrived, his face full of excitement, carrying a few bags of steaming buns.
"I passed by a bun shop and bought some buns. Let's eat them in the car." Erniu said with a smile.
Su Panpan and Shen Ru both smiled, took the buns, and the three of them got on the ox cart.
Along the way, the three of them talked and laughed. The aroma of the buns and the fresh morning air intertwined together, making people feel happy.
They discussed the final preparations for the banquet and their expectations for the guests.
Soon, they arrived at Yuejiu Pavilion.
Su Panpan, Shen Ru and Erniu, led by a servant, determined the menu with the chef.
The chef took out a menu booklet, which was filled with Yuejiu Pavilion's signature dishes and various special dishes.
Su Panpan looked at the booklet and said, "This sweet and sour carp looks good and has auspicious meaning."
Shen Ru nodded in agreement: "Yes, and this Dongpo pork, it's fatty but not greasy, I'm sure the guests will like it."
Erniu also said, "Stir-fried seasonal vegetables are a must. After eating too much meat, it's good to have some refreshing vegetables to relieve the greasiness."
The chef listened, wrote down the notes, and said, "Okay, based on your suggestions, I'll adjust the menu and make sure you're all satisfied."
The finalized menu includes sweet and sour carp, Dongpo pork, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, lotus chicken slices, white fungus soup, crystal shrimp dumplings, etc., with a combination of meat and vegetables, and a balance of sweet and salty.
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On the fourth day, Su Panpan and the other two came to Yuejiu Pavilion again to check the venue layout.
They saw that the private room had been decorated prosperously according to their requirements.
Red lanterns were hung on the walls, and the tables and chairs were covered with festive red silk. Exquisite vases filled with bright flowers were placed on the tables, and a large scroll with the words "Swallows congratulate the new year, orioles sing in the spring" was hung on the stage, exuding a strong festive atmosphere.
Su Panpan nodded with satisfaction: "Well, this is a really nice arrangement, thanks to the shopkeeper's careful consideration."
Shen Ru also smiled and said, "Yes."
Erniu said at the side: "Hey, we're just waiting for the banquet."
Su Panpan thought of something else and pulled Shen Ru and Erniu to say, "You two, we should prepare our own clothes well for the wedding. We can't be too shabby."
Shen Ru nodded and said, "Yes, I was thinking about this."
"I'm a rough guy, so I don't care about anything. You guys have to dress nicely."
So the three of them started working in the town's cloth shop and clothing store again.
Su Panpan took a fancy to a red dress, which looked festive and slim-fitting, showing a perfect waist-to-hip ratio and making Su Panpan look taller.
Shen Ru was hesitant among various styles of clothes, not knowing which one to choose that would make her look both elegant and festive.
After a lot of trouble, everyone finally chose their clothes.