Chapter 418: Jessica's Association
Downstairs.
Just when Jessica was shocked by the furnishings around her, Fang Bo took out three cups of tea from a tray from another door, placed them in front of the three of them, and said warmly, "Guests, please use tea." ”
Jessica's eyes were attracted by the strong aroma of tea, but when he saw the teacup containing the tea, he almost didn't dare to take it, and said with a tangled face, "Excuse me......"
He just said a word, but he couldn't say it anymore because he didn't know what to say.
Fang Bo smiled politely, and asked in a harmonious voice, "The guests don't like this kind of tea, do you want to change it to something else?" We also have Biluochun, Da Hong Pao, and Tieguanyin, of course, you can also ask for coffee." ”
Jessica shook her head quickly, making Alan and Albert puzzled, "Uncle Jessica...... Big brother, are you alright?"
Jessica waved her hand, signaling Alan not to speak, and said, "I want to ask Mr. Fang, do you know the origin of these teacups, and they are used to entertain guests like this?"
"Do you know that such a teacup can cost up to 200,000 pounds, oh God, you can drink tea like this?"
Fang Bo let out a nonchalant "oh" on his face, and still said warmly, "This is just a teacup, if the teacup is not used for tea, what should it be used for?" If you like it, I believe that Miss will be happy to give you a set." ”
“......”
Jessica looked at Fang Bo stunned for a few seconds, and suddenly jumped up like a cat that had been stepped on by its tail, and said excitedly, "What is just a teacup? This is the teacup of your Huaxia Imperial Kiln Factory." ”
Seeing that Uncle Fang still looked disappreciative, Jessica was almost about to collapse, and he said with a bit of bitterness, "This teacup is called 'Blue and White Entwined Branch Pattern Cup', which is a tribute to the royal family during the Ming Dynasty in China!"
"Bang Bang Bang ......"
Just as Alan and Albert were stunned, and the hands holding the teacups began to tremble, a burst of unhurried applause came from the stairs.
The three of them turned their heads to look, but saw a young and handsome Oriental man, wearing a very well-fitting youth tunic in a very well-fitting youth tunics, standing by the stairs with a smile and applauding gently, "Mr. Jessica is worthy of being the director of the Oriental Pavilion of the British Museum. ”
After speaking, he walked over, smiled at everyone, and said, "My name is Zhu Mingjie, I am Xiaomeng's brother, and I am very grateful to the few of you for your help today." ”
Different from Zhu Xiaomeng's nobility and elegance, the first impression of Mr. Zhu Mingjie is a feeling that is so arrogant that it is not easy to approach.
That kind of arrogance is not the superficial arrogance and arrogance of the nostrils facing the sky, the eyes growing on the door of the head, and the head tilted up at any time.
It is a kind of pride that comes out of the bones, as if no matter what you do, it is like the eagle that is proud of the world, and like the dragon that soars for nine days.
Originally, according to etiquette, after introducing themselves, everyone had to shake hands with each other to show friendship, but Jessica and the three of them waited for Zhu Mingjie to stretch out his hand before they dared to shake it lightly, and then let go immediately.
After sitting down and chatting with everyone for a while, another young man in a black suit and tie came downstairs and said that there was a call for Childe to answer.
That's right, Jessica, who is proficient in Chinese, can hear it clearly, he said "Childe", not the young master.
Zhu Mingjie said sorry to the three of them, got up to leave, and took the young man upstairs again, while Zhu Xiaomeng changed his clothes and came down to meet the three of them, and then went to the kitchen to busy with dinner.
I heard Uncle Fang say that the young lady usually doesn't cook, unless there is a distinguished guest coming, or a traditional Chinese festival, she will cook herself.
After Uncle Fang also left, the three of them finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Albert said softly with affection, "Who are we visiting in someone's house? ”
"But as far as I know, since the defeat of the Japanese and the establishment of the Republic in China, there has been no such family! Even the last emperor of the Braided Dynasty, whose name was Pu Yi, was imprisoned. ”
Allen twisted his body and echoed, "Yes, the feeling that Zhu Mingjie gave me just now was even more nervous than seeing the prime minister, and I didn't dare to bend my waist." ”
Albert glanced at him angrily and complained, "It's like you've met the prime minister." ”
Ouyang Fei and Zhang Chengkun, who were listening to their discussions, couldn't help but grin silently, and the two clapped their hands lightly, Oscar owes us a little golden man, absolutely.
Jessica has a boundless curiosity about this mysterious brother and sister, looking at their words and deeds, they definitely come from a noble family, who are they?
The surname is Zhu, and most of the items used at home are from the Ming Dynasty, is it ......
"What is Mr. Jessica thinking? Zhu Xiaomeng walked out of the restaurant with a smile and said, "Dinner is ready, because it was a temporary decision, so the preparation was too hasty, I will eat it today, and I will treat you to a good meal another day!"
"A few please. ”
At this time, she changed her dress again, it seemed that it was just because she was contaminated with some oil smoke when cooking, so she changed her clothes again, and her hair was combed again, half-pulled and half-draped to reflect her elegant temperament.
She didn't wear any jewelry, but the three of them felt that even if she went to the queen's dinner at this moment, she would not be inferior to any famous lady.
As Zhu Xiaomeng came to the restaurant, there were eight large and small plates on a round table, and there was a large bowl of soup in the middle, and the plate containing the dishes had a lid with a golden dragon-shaped handle, and only the bowl of soup was steaming in the air.
As the three of them sat down, Fang Bo lifted the lid, and the tempting aroma wafted throughout the restaurant, all the dishes were not only very fragrant, but also put into a variety of very beautiful shapes, which made people unbearable to put down the chopsticks.
Zhu Xiaomeng introduced the names of the dishes to the three of them, they were all dishes that could be eaten in ordinary Huaxia restaurants, but before they had eaten them, they knew that the taste was definitely not comparable to those restaurants.
"Kung Pao chicken, steamed sea bass, green onion shrimp, sweet and sour pork ribs, back to the pot meat, golden hook winter melon, vinegared cabbage, dry fried shredded potatoes, this soup is called white jade jade soup, everyone can eat it at will. ”
After introducing the names of the eight dishes and one soup, Zhu Xiaomeng also sat down, raised his chopsticks and put a piece of diced chicken into the bowl.
She was afraid that the three of them would not be used to chopsticks, so she thoughtfully prepared spoons and forks for them, of course, there was no need to prepare a table knife, because you could not use a table knife to eat Chinese food.
Alan and Albert really don't know how to use chopsticks, so they have to use spoons and forks, but Jessica can lift chopsticks to pick up dishes without any obstacles, and he is a regular customer of major Chinese restaurants in London.
Zhu Xiaomeng only symbolically ate a little and stopped the chopsticks, Jessica didn't eat much, but he had tasted every dish, and the gentleman's education he received since he was a child did not allow him to indulge himself too much.
Albert may have been a little restrained, but seeing that Zhu Xiaomeng and Jessica put down their chopsticks one after another, he quickly put down his fork.
Alan was the last to put down the spoon, he also ate the most, and the rest of the dishes were almost swept away by him alone, if it weren't for the fear that the posture would be too ugly, he would have picked up the plate and licked it.
As soon as Alan looked up, he saw that Zhu Xiaomeng was looking at him with a kind smile, Albert was looking at him with disdain, Jessica didn't look at him, he peeked at Zhu Xiaomeng from time to time, quickly turned his gaze, and then peeked again.
Alan smiled wryly and said, "Miss Zhu's cooking is so delicious, I can't help it, I can't help it, hehe." ”