"Husband."
Dongfang Xueyu saw Ma Xiaoshuai coming down and immediately came over to welcome him. Perhaps she had some thoughts to say, so she stammered for a long time.
"Are you trying to say that this place doesn't need to be painted and the furniture is new?”Ma Xiaoshuai knew what she was thinking.
Dongfang Xueyu nodded as expected. In her opinion, it was indeed a little unnecessary.
"This newly opened restaurant has to have a new atmosphere. Think about it, when people come in and see that our tables and chairs are brand new and shiny, they will feel comfortable.。”Fine, this guy really meant it. What he pursued was a new opening and a new atmosphere. He really didn't consider whether it was money or not. After saying this, Butler Wang, who was listening attentively, blew his beard and glared. He was just short of saying something like squandering.
Dongfang Xueyu didn't seem to understand Ma Xiaoshuai's words, but she didn't refute.
"Xue Yu, I'll arrange something for you to do.”Ma Xiaoshuai looked at the busy painter on the first floor and thought that he had to hurry up." I need some small things. You can take Steward Wang and the servants who have nothing to do to buy them from the street. I'll make a list for you. There might be more."”
Dongfang Xueyu was also worried that she had nothing to do. She was happy to listen to Ma Xiaoshuai's instructions and immediately agreed. Ma Xiaoshuai walked to the counter and wrote something down. He handed it over. Dongfang Xueyu didn't say anything and left with Butler Wang and a few servant girls. They went out to buy things.
After a short while, a few people came back with a whole cart of wooden boards parked outside. Several carpenter apprentices carried the boards and walked to the second floor. Ma Xiaoshuai ordered those who had nothing to do to go up and help. Soon, all the materials were put up. The carpenter was also agile. He rolled up his sleeves and started to work when the materials came. The thumping sound was annoying.
Ma Xiaoshuai covered his ears and ran to the first floor to feel better. Dongfang Xueyu came back not long after he sat down. It was also half a cart full of things. Even Dongfang Xueyu and Butler Wang were sweating profusely. Not to mention the few maidservants, they were also quite tired.
"Husband, what do you want these things for?”Dongfang Xueyu took a sip of the tea that Ma Xiaoshuai had handed her and panted as she waved the painting in her hand.
" Decorations, decorations." Ma Xiaoshuai smiled and handed over the tea again.
"Husband, isn't this a little…There's no need for this kind of place to eat, right?”
Well, the cultural differences were also different. According to Dongfang Xueyu, there was no need for so many decorations in the dining area. However, Ma Xiaoshuai also had his own ideas. The second floor was originally a place where rich people went. It was necessary to pay attention to the mood. He put in some landscape paintings, vases, screens and so on to pay attention to the atmosphere. In his words, the second floor was a high-end place. As for how high-end it was, it depended on the packaging. If you made it beautiful, people would feel comfortable. He was also willing to spend money.
Dongfang Xueyu seemed to not fully understand the explanation, but she still agreed in the end.
As he spoke, the sound of banging came from the second floor. Ma Xiaoshuai was annoyed by it, so he pulled Dongfang Xueyu and a group of maids into the kitchen. It seemed that the servants had cleaned the kitchen very carefully. The kitchen was clean and tidy.
"I'm here to give the orders.”Ma Xiaoshuai turned around and said.
When the servant girls heard this, they all stood together in a huge pile.
"Tomorrow is the opening day, so we definitely don't have enough manpower, so you can help here for a few days. The salary will be calculated separately.……Alright, alright. The few helpers that Xue Yu had arranged to help out previously will stay behind. The others will go out and see if there's anything that needs help.”
After she finished speaking, half of the maids left, leaving only a dozen older ones.
Among them, there were only four chefs, and they were the only four people in the Prime Minister's Estate who had been fully mobilized. The others were all helpers, but even these people were carefully selected and arranged by Dongfang Xueyu. They had all worked in the Prime Minister's Estate for several years or even more than ten years, all for the sake of trust.
At this time, Ma Xiaoshuai took out a bag from his pocket, walked to the side, found a wooden basket, and poured it out, tying it up in a mess.
"Husband, what is this?" Dongfang Xueyu was the first to follow him. She was holding a board and flipping through it. A group of servant girls also surrounded him curiously.
Actually, these were all the kitchen tools that Ma Xiaoshuai got from Tang Xiao last night. They were all common in modern families. The plastic board that Dongfang Xueyu was holding was actually used to wipe the slices. It could be used for all kinds of big ingredients like potatoes. The thickness of the slices could be adjusted according to the needs. The angle of the blade in the middle could be adjusted. Of course, there were also some tools for wiping silk, grinding mud, picking flowers, and so on. The main reason why he took it out for everyone to use was because of efficiency.
"Look at this. I'll show you.”Speaking of which, Ma Xiaoshuai had cooked before. For a standard otaku, these convenient kitchenware were essential items in the kitchen. He naturally knew how to use them. He picked up a potato and skillfully rubbed it back and forth. In a short while, there was a plate of thin threads that even an old chef might not be able to control.
These things naturally attracted the exclamations of the servant girls. A few aunt-level cooking masters even hugged these things as if they were treasures and giggled. Some of them were so anxious that they couldn't wait to carry out clumsy experiments with these things. They looked very happy. With these various things, they could no longer use kitchen knives in the future. How great would that be…
Dongfang Xueyu, who had long been used to Ma Xiaoshuai's strange things, was too lazy to ask where this magical thing came from this time. She looked around curiously with a group of servant girls and walked to Ma Xiaoshuai's side with a smile.
"Husband, with this thing and your seasoning, won't anyone be able to be a chef?”His words were reasonable. The knife skills depended on these convenient kitchen utensils, and the taste depended on the 13 fragrances and gourmet powder. No matter who possessed these two things at the same time, they could become a chef in this world.
"That's right. Now you know how powerful your husband is, right?”Ma Xiaoshuai touched Dongfang Xueyu's face, causing her to jump to the side like a frightened bunny. Her face was flushed red. Ma Xiaoshuai rubbed his nose and smiled sheepishly. He said mysteriously,"There are still some good things. I'll tell you later.”
"Really?" Dongfang Xueyu, who was still blushing, revealed a curious expression.
"Of course, don't you know who your husband is?”Ma Xiaoshuai raised his head and walked out.
The first floor was painted, and the second floor was covered with roof tiles. Ma Xiaoshuai had also become addicted to being a leader. He commanded this and that, and even the apprentices brought by the craftsmen were not spared. Dozens of people were still under his command. However, there was strength in numbers. The craftsmen seized the time and exerted their strength. The servants in the manor were instructed by Ma Xiaoshuai, who seemed to be the supervisor, to seize every opportunity. The results were soon revealed.
At around 10 p. m., the entire project was nearing completion.
Inside the restaurant, which was illuminated by lanterns and dozens of lanterns, more than 20 people gathered in the private rooms on the second floor that were being painted. By now, all the furniture in the restaurant had been renovated by the painters. Some servants were arranged to hold fans to dry the paint. The production of more than 10 private rooms on the second floor had also been completed. Such a huge project was so tiring that even a few old carpenters in their prime sat on the ground and started working.
The helpers were better, but most of them showed tired expressions.
Fortunately, the work was nearing its end. The painter would finish painting in less than two hours, and the decoration work could also be carried out at the same time. Ma Xiaoshuai, who was satisfied with everything, gave an order. The 30 people started to work again, like a big machine, operating in an orderly manner.
Vases, folding screens, calligraphy, and some small decorative items used at home. There weren't many things, but it was really troublesome to move them. Fortunately, there were enough people. Knowing that this would be the last job, the servants all worked hard, hoping to finish it as soon as possible and go back to rest. Even Dongfang Xueyu and Ma Xiaoshuai did the same.
As a result, the items were quickly moved up and gathered in the aisle.
Ma Xiaoshuai led the butler and Dongfang Xueyu to the first private room. He instructed the servants to hang up the calligraphy and paintings, place the accessories, and choose the position according to his own aesthetic sense. He was precise to the point of a millimeter away. From time to time, he moved his body to change the perspective, jumping up and down like a standard art maniac.
Soon, the first box was decorated. It turned out that Ma Xiaoshuai had good taste. The whole box was decorated by him. The atmosphere was created, and it was beautiful and elegant. It was praised by everyone, including dozens of servants.
There were still 19 private rooms to be built. Dongfang Xueyu and Butler Wang, who had already learned a few tricks, each took a pair. The three leaders split into three groups. Except for the few largest private rooms at the end that required exquisite decorations, the rest were all the same. This way, if there were people who didn't understand, they could go and see the first completed one. They didn't need Ma Xiaoshuai's guidance and were quickly completed.
The remaining three private rooms were relatively large. They belonged to the kind that only the rich among the rich could enter. The fees were higher than the other private rooms. The decorations were also done well. The big round table was a must, but it was more expensive than the other private rooms. It was not a problem to seat more than ten people. The calligraphy and painting decorations were also of high quality. There was also a background screen. Ma Xiaoshuai had done a lot of work on this.
By the time the three private rooms were completed, another hour had passed, and it was already late at night.
Dozens of people stood in the corridor of the private room and let out a long sigh. It seemed that the work was done and it was time to go home and sleep. Everyone had the same thought, including Dongfang Xueyu. Everyone was really tired today. Everyone wanted to go back and rest early. Ma Xiaoshuai was also tired. He was more tired than the others, but there was still a small thing that he had not done... just a small thing.
Ma Xiaoshuai took out a small porcelain bottle and held it in his hand.
"Husband, is it not over yet?" Even Dongfang Xueyu had a long face.
"I'm done. The last step." Ma Xiaoshuai sniffed the smell of paint and frowned." Ergou, come here."”
Ergou came over, and everyone surrounded him, not knowing what was going on. They could only play with their son-in-law.
Ma Xiaoshuai didn't want to waste any time, so he opened it under everyone's confused eyes. Suddenly, a fragrance filled the air, filling the entire corridor. The tired people were stimulated and instantly became energetic.
"Husband, what is this?" Dongfang Xueyu sniffed the air with her adorable face. She looked at the porcelain bottle in Ma Xiaoshuai's hand with an infatuated expression. The people behind him were also intoxicated. Most of them narrowed their eyes and twitched their noses, as if they wanted to inhale all the fragrance around them.
"Does it smell good?" Ma Xiaoshuai walked up to Ergou and pointed the porcelain bottle at his nose.
"Yes, it smells good." Ergou nodded his head in intoxication and laughed foolishly.
Ma Xiaoshuai nodded, then took the porcelain bottle under everyone's confused eyes and paced around Ergou, who was gradually becoming unnatural. He didn't speak for a long time and just walked back and forth.
"Does it smell good?" Ma Xiaoshuai suddenly stopped and asked.
Ergou nodded, confused by Ma Xiaoshuai's actions.
"Can you still smell the paint?" Ma Xiaoshuai waved his hand again, and the fragrance seeped out again. However, this question was the most important part.
"Aiya, I really can't smell the paint anymore.”After Ma Xiaoshuai asked, Ergou suddenly realized that the pungent smell of paint from before seemed to have disappeared. There was only the fragrance around him. It was too magical.
This was the effect Ma Xiaoshuai wanted. Since he was opening tomorrow, he couldn't just leave the restaurant with the smell of oil paint. If the smell of oil paint left someone's house before they even ate, how could they do business? No matter how fragrant your food was, could it be better than the smell of oil paint? So in order to avoid this situation, Ma Xiaoshuai also thought hard for a long time before coming up with this idea.
Jasmine…air freshener.
Tang Xiao had a lot of them in his supermarket. Although they were ordinary, they were undoubtedly unique in this world where there had never been jasmines. The refreshing fragrance was secondary, and the key was to cover the stimulating and rich smell of paint.
Ma Xiaoshuai took out four or five bottles from the bag and handed them to the housekeeper who was still intoxicated by the fragrance.
"This…this is for me?" The butler, who was stunned for a moment, looked very excited. He trembled as he looked at the five small porcelain bottles in his arms.
"Uh…no." Ma Xiaoshuai's hesitation shattered Steward Wang's beautiful fantasy. Steward Wang immediately looked disappointed. Ma Xiaoshuai rolled his eyes and thought to himself,"You're an old man, why do you have to be so fragrant?" He didn't know whether to laugh or cry,"I mean, it's not for you alone.”
As soon as he said this, the old butler could not help but raise his head abruptly. The servants around him could not hide their surprise either. They blinked their expectant eyes and began to crowd around the old butler. Even Dongfang Xueyu, who was usually reserved, leaned closer to the old butler.
"I'll leave this to you to keep." Ma Xiaoshuai didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he continued to order,""When you wake up early tomorrow morning, as long as you are coming to the shop, apply some for me. Butler Wang, be careful. Don't apply too much. Before you put on your clothes, drip a drop under your armpit, neck, and clothes. However, don't apply too much. There are more than 30 people and only these five small bottles. You have to distribute them reasonably.”As soon as he finished speaking, he felt Dongfang Xueyu tugging at him. He turned around and saw his hopeful face. He laughed and whispered,""I have something better. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning.”
Dongfang Xueyu nodded her head happily, and the servants around her also nodded their heads vigorously like chicks pecking at rice.
Ma Xiaoshuai looked around with satisfaction. He took out a can of air freshener from his pocket and sprayed it all over the room. He sprayed it from every room in turn under the surprised eyes of the others. Then, he closed the door tightly. This was the key to cover the smell of paint. It was like a perfume to make his employees smell good. Or rather, it was an experiment. To completely cover the smell of paint, he had to spray it all over the room. The door had to be closed for a night before it could be effective.
As he spat, he shouted at the crowd," Go to the first floor.”
The group of people went down to the first floor. Ma Xiaoshuai was also spraying while retreating. He was careful. Soon, the hall on the first floor was also sprayed out. The group of people stood in the hall on the first floor, sniffing as if they were crazy. It seemed that they were still intoxicated by the fragrance. Ma Xiaoshuai also did the same thing. He just wanted to check if there was still the smell of paint.
Finally, he gave a few instructions to the poor servants who still had to stay up late to fan themselves and dry the paint. The group of 30 or so people finally left the restaurant after a busy day. They were indeed exhausted. After a few moments, they returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion and bid farewell before returning to their rooms to sleep. Ma Xiaoshuai finally handed the air freshener to Er Gou, who was going to the shop the next day, and told him to spray it a few more times early in the morning and pay attention to the dosage. Only then did he bring Dongfang Xueyu back to his room.
The opening was tomorrow…
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