Chapter 15: Waiting for Foreign Tea (Part 2)
"Foreign tea? Is it a black teahouse or a coffee shop?" When he first heard Uncle Jiu mention foreign tea, Wang Yu, who was not concerned about film and television dramas in the past, really didn't remember anything.
When Uncle Jiu immediately felt relieved when he heard Wang Yu report two names and one of them was the one who was carrying the letter. "What, is there any difference between these two foreign teas?"
"Master, these two kinds of foreign teas are things brought in by foreigners. It's not very different for them. However, according to the habits of our Chinese people, generally speaking, it is more formal to talk about things in coffee shops, and in black tea shops, it is mostly a small gathering between friends of compradors of foreign companies."
After all, Wang Yu has been to some tea shops that are serious and casual, and coffee shops with a little business and leisure nature. He is naturally very clear about the difference.
"Oh, so that's it! Wang Yu, please accompany me to the town tomorrow morning. Master Ren from the town asked me to drink at the newly opened Kefei store in the town. Then you and Wencai will go with me. Let's see what's different about Kefei in this town and Kefei in Bengbu City."
After hearing the five words of Ren Fa and Master Ren, Wang Yu remembered something: "Okay, Master, then let's go and see if the coffee shop in the town is authentic or not compared to the coffee shop in Bengbu City."
Wang Yu agreed without hesitation to Uncle Jiu's invitation. As he said just now, he had to pay something for his monthly meals for nothing. He owed Uncle Jiu's favor, but he didn't expect Uncle Jiu to be beaten to the face of the master Ren Fa Ren used foreign tea for no reason.
Watching it in the original film and television drama, drinking foreign tea seems to be just a joke, but it is still a very clumsy joke. Apart from the unexpected addition to Uncle Jiu, there is no other effect.
But from the perspective of Uncle Jiu in reality, this is a master of Master Ren. They are all locals. Although Uncle Jiu’s reputation has not been shown in front of everyone, many people in the town may subconsciously call Uncle Jiu, he is obviously not a mess like a cat or a dog.
If Ren Fa really wants to make friends with Uncle Jiu sincerely, he can just find a local high-end teahouse to invite one or two familiar friends to accompany him. This is the most common way for gentry in the township and county ranks in this era.
Inviting a Taoist priest who had been living in the countryside to drink coffee he had never been exposed to, Ren Fa'an's intention was already known to everyone like Sima Zhao. Only Uncle Jiu fell into a state of obsessed with the authorities and was unable to see through this trick immediately.
The next morning, looking at the newly-dressed Uncle Jiu and Wencai, Wang Yu was a little puzzled at first. Is it necessary to drink some coffee? Later, looking at the architectural style of the Yizhuang Village and Uncle Jiu and Wencai's clothes and taste, Wang Yu realized that this was an era of weak going westward and fascinating foreign countries. The word "respecting foreign countries and fascinating foreign countries" is not a simple derogatory term in this era. Envy, jealousy and hatred is the best explanation for this word.
"Wang Yu, why didn't you change the new clothes that Wencai put into your room last night? Buddha relies on gold clothes and people rely on clothes. Your face is good. If you change into new clothes, please stop it. You must be the one who wants to be a matchmaker for you to break the threshold of our charity village."
"New clothes? Master, thank you for your kindness. It would be better for you to talk about serious matters with Mr. Ren. It would be okay for me to be casual with free meals. After all, foreigners don't always wear suits when they enter the coffee shop themselves!"
Uncle Ninth is so smart. He just turned his mind and found something wrong. He glanced at Wencai, who was scratching his head behind him. He immediately guessed the reason. Wencai, a bad boy, must have not followed his instructions to send his new clothes to Wang Yu last night.
However, Wencai was the eldest disciple he raised as his son, and at this moment he was not very good at exposing this matter in front of Wang Yu.
Of course, this is also because Wencai knows the best, he is a little bit rude, but he will never say that he is causing trouble because of some jealousy. It should be because this brat knew that he would take him to drink foreign tea this morning, and was excited and left his advice behind, which led to the current situation.
"Hmph..., since that's the case, let's go. Taking advantage of the early weather and the weather is cool and we will hurry to Ka first. What kind of store is here?"
“Coffee Shop.”
"Yes, coffee shop, let's go to the coffee shop to wait for Master Ren first."
"Yes, yes, it's very comfortable to go on the road in the morning." Looking at Wencai who was talking inconsistently, Wang Yu also roughly guessed why the new clothes in Uncle Jiu's words had not entered his room.
When Wang Yu met a stupid person who was speechless, he couldn't get angry. Another one, is it worth it to be angry about just a new outfit?
Taking advantage of the coolness brought by the morning breeze, Uncle Jiu, Wang Yu and Wencai walked to the town after leaving the charity village in just half a cup of tea. A series of greetings and greetings were mixed with oil cloth hanging from the streets and alleys, which showed them the target.
When they opened the door and looked at the completely Westernized decoration of the coffee shop, Uncle Jiu and Wencai, who were walking in the front, were suddenly at a loss. It was not that they were not brave enough, but that they were just unable to let go of a strange place when they first arrived.
Seeing that the three of them stood at the entrance of the coffee shop for a long time, the waiter equipped in the coffee shop in the town immediately came forward and asked: "Did you guys have booked a seat? If not, please come here."
Seeing that the waiter in this foreign tea shop had the same complexion as his and others, Uncle Jiu and Wencai's emotions were slightly relieved.
"No,……"
"Why, didn't Ren Fa book a seat for us?"
Looking at Wencai, who had been trying to snatch his words after soothing his nervousness, Wang Yu, who was walking at the end, silently praised thirty-two praises about his choice of not being too calculating with him.
Wen Cai had just spoken before Uncle Jiu opened his mouth and said nothing, even though he was a little old-fashioned, he could not say anything wrong. Uncle Jiu had spoken back first and got the turn of his disciple to interrupt.
Fortunately, the clerks in the coffee shop in Renjia Town have been trained well: "It turns out that the three are distinguished guests who have made an appointment with Mr. Ren. Please invite me here. Last night, the housekeeper of Ren's office had already arrived at our coffee shop and set a seat. Mr. Ren should be here later. Please wait for a while."
After being led to the seat by the waiter, Uncle Jiu stared at the flower cloth on the table and showed his steadiness, while Wencai turned his head and glanced around like he had entered the Grand View Garden.
After Wang Yu sat down at the end, he reached out to stop the waiter who was about to leave: "Please give us three portions of ice water and some egg tarts. I feel a little tired when I get up early, so I will first take these to cushion my stomach."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Uncle Jiu stared at the tablecloth and looked at Wang Yu's calm behavior. He gave a thumbs up for his decision yesterday. If he didn't bring Wang Yu to this trip, it might be a joke between the master and the apprentice!
The cafe is not very crowded in the morning. The rich people who grow locally like to drink a bowl of porridge in the morning, so it only took a moment to put the freshly baked egg tarts in front of Wang Yu and the others.
Chapter completed!