boyutpedia Chapter 89 Uncle Lu and Old Man Lu
Chapter 89 Uncle Lu and Old Man Lu
The VIPs at each table were not named.
But the diners present all knew who the main character was today, and they all started to urge the person they had invited to be carried up.
The traditional lamb-cutting ceremony involves the guest making the first cut, and then the chef divides the rest for everyone.
Its meaning is to bring good luck, and it is especially suitable for entertaining guests, making them happy.
However, Lu Yuan's tricks didn't stop there; the red embroidered ball under the sheep's neck also had a use.
Zhenzhen took the red embroidered ball down, held it in front of her with both hands, and let Mr. Wang and his guests each hold one end.
Then Zhenzhen spoke up: "In ancient times, delicacies were served to honored guests; today, auspicious lamb is offered to bring peace and health. I wish all our guests: abundant wealth and continuous advancement, good health and carefree joy, family harmony and prosperity, and all things going smoothly! Now, at this auspicious time, please welcome our two distinguished guests to formally begin the lamb feast!"
In such situations, you can never have too many auspicious words; the more lively the atmosphere, the stronger the diners' emotions.
Next, under Zhenzhen's guidance, Mr. Wang and his invited guests held the knife handles together and made the first cut.
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Zhenzhen served two glasses of wine, inviting Mr. Wang and his guests to share a drink.
At the same time, Zhenzhen offered another blessing: "As the golden knife falls, joy surrounds us; the aroma of mutton brings good fortune. May the rich fragrance of mutton carry our sincerest blessings, wishing all our guests favorable weather, peace year after year, a bright future, and lasting happiness!"
With that, the lamb-opening ceremony was complete. Lu Fa and Lu Qiang took the lamb to the sideboard, cut it into small pieces, and then served it on the table.
Mr. Wang smiled happily; he knew Lu Yuan wouldn't let him down.
This whole roasted lamb is simply a way to send everyone good fortune.
In form, however, he and his guests were tightly bound together, and every step seemed to be a wish for their successful collaboration.
Business people can be superstitious at times, and in such an atmosphere, the probability of cooperation increases dramatically.
Mr. Xu, who was in another private room, shared the same sentiment and was happily serving everyone a whole roasted lamb.
In fact, the complete sheep-opening ceremony in later generations has evolved into a sheep-opening performance.
In addition to guest interaction and blessing sessions, there are also traditional ethnic dances and songs performed.
Inner Mongolia, northern China, and Xinjiang each have their own unique characteristics, all of which maximize the customer experience.
However, Mr. Wang and Mr. Xu placed the order too hastily, and Lu Yuan didn't have time to train Zhenzhen and Pingping.
Zhenzhen and Pingping are definitely in good shape. We'll have Zhang Yuwen teach them some folk dances and traditional songs.
Once this performance style becomes famous, business banquets throughout the northern border region will likely take it as the benchmark.
Both banquets lasted very late. The guests didn't leave until 10 p.m.
Instead of leaving, the two hosts, Mr. Wang and Mr. Xu, approached Lu Yuan with beaming smiles.
Lu Yuan cooked two tables of dishes and had just taken a bottle of chilled Jianlibao from the hot pot restaurant. He was sitting outside enjoying the cool air.
"You two bosses seem to be in high spirits, is there some good news?" Lu Yuan joked, holding a bottle of Jianlibao.
Mr. Wang walked up to her, laughing heartily, "This is just a small-scale operation; for big business, you'll have to look to Mr. Xu!"
Xu Jianjun laughed heartily, abandoning his usual composed demeanor: "President Wang is joking. How could I compare to President Wang!"
Mr. Wang waved his hand, feigning modesty, then unzipped his handbag, took out a red envelope, and handed it to Lu Yuan.
"Boss Lu, thanks to you, I've been riding high lately!"
Mr. Xu also took out a red envelope from his bag and handed it to Lu Yuan:
"I have to say, Boss Lu really knows how to come up with the most creative ideas. The moment this whole roasted lamb was brought out, I knew the business was in good shape!"
"That's right! I didn't expect Boss Lu to be so good at roasting whole lamb!" Mr. Wang chimed in.
The two bosses were very happy and generous. Lu Yuan glanced at the thickness of the red envelope, which looked very tempting.
But he still pushed the two red envelopes back with both hands: "There's no need for that, gentlemen. My meal was expensive enough. It's only right that you are satisfied with your meal."
Mr. Wang and Mr. Xu offered red envelopes several more times, but Lu Yuan refused to accept them, so they stopped insisting.
This is Lu Yuan's principle: when running a restaurant, he should focus on cooking honestly, and the fortunes and misfortunes of his customers have nothing to do with him.
The more personal relationships are involved, the more complicated things become afterward.
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The next afternoon, the Zhou family's chefs finally finished the work, and the two home-style restaurants were finally able to open for business.
The opening date is set for Thursday, just like the mala tang (spicy hot pot) restaurants, with a 3-day countdown.
On Tuesday, the signs for these two home-style restaurants were also put up, both bearing the brand name of Lu Family Cuisine.
A restaurant called "Uncle Lu's Northern-Style Stir-Fry" specializes in home-style dishes with northern characteristics, using them as a backdrop for the main dish of stir-fried lamb.
Another restaurant called "Uncle Lu's Special Home-Style Dishes" specializes in popular home-style dishes with a wide range of tastes. Their signature dish is still stir-fried lamb.
The words "Stir-fried Lamb" are displayed directly below the signboard, making it easily visible to passing vehicles.
At Xiao Lu's Farmhouse Restaurant, the words "stir-fried lamb" have been added to the signboard again this time.
The difference is that Xiao Lu's farmhouse cuisine also includes the words "pioneer".
This directly traces the origin of the dish "stir-fried lamb" back to its roots, proclaiming its origin to the world.
At this point, the matrix of Lu Family Cuisine has been initially established.
The Optimus Prime GG sign along the national highway and the GG sign in town have also been replaced with Uncle Lu and Old Man Lu's signs.
These days, drivers can't listen to crosstalk or live broadcasts while driving, making the journey very boring.
Having a guy or something like that by the roadside can actually add some fun to their journey.
Especially the GG (Girls) in the Jinling Town section, with its exaggerated style and novel form, immediately attracted the attention of passing drivers.
The Lu Dajie Malatang restaurant that was popular a while ago claimed to be the most authentic in northern China, according to its GG brand.
Such arrogant remarks often sparked discussions among passengers in passing vehicles.
Today's GG card is divided into two parts: one side is Uncle Lu, and the other side is Old Man Lu.
It's like the two stores are competing against each other. Uncle Lu's slogan is: "Uncle Lu, the craftsman, only makes the flavors of the northern frontier."
Old Lu's GG is: Old Lu's home-cooked dishes are all delicious.
Among the passing vehicles, some were long-distance buses.
The passengers on the bus had no mobile phones to watch or listen to the radio.
While I was bored, I saw these two slogans and started discussing them.
"You two both have the surname Lu, so why are you arguing?"
"Who knows? But Uncle Lu seems to be more professional."
"Nonsense, in my opinion, Old Man Lu is more steady."
"Let's go eat there when they open, and whoever loses pays!"
"Let's go! Whoever chickens out is a son of a bitch!"
Unlike the passersby who were just watching the show, Wang Facai stood by the roadside, seething with hatred.
He was hung up and whipped by Old Master Wang, and it wasn't until his buttocks recovered that he was able to get out of bed and walk again.
Unexpectedly, all the shops that originally belonged to them now bear the Lu family's signs.
His already narrow mind was now suffocating.
Seeing the numerous "GG" license plates on the national highway, he immediately flagged down a black cab and headed towards the county town.