The waiter, seeing everyone staring at him blankly, explained with a smile, "Ah, it just can't be used, it can't be used. I'm doing this for your own good, to avoid trouble..."
Upon hearing this, Yun Sanman instantly became angry, "No, what do you mean? We're not not paying you, is this how you do business?"
Cheng Di was also very puzzled. Don't restaurant owners try their best to attract customers?
Why was there an unoccupied private room that was not open to the public?
Could it be that the restaurant owner had specifically reserved the room for himself?
The waiter looked troubled and rubbed his hands together, "My lords, please don't make it difficult for me. I have no choice. How about this, I'll have someone bring a table right now, and you can squeeze in here in the main hall and make do with a meal. Just forget about that private room, alright?"
Everyone: "......"
The more the waiter acted evasive, the angrier they became.
What was going on? If they weren't allowed to eat in the private room, they should at least have a reason!
Xiao Xi Tian also puffed out her cheeks, glared at the waiter, and then said to Xiao Jin Heng, "Let's go somewhere else..."
Hmph, they wouldn't starve if they didn't eat this meal, why bother getting annoyed!
"No!" Xiao Jin Heng frowned, his stubbornness surfacing again. He stared at the waiter and said, "If you have any difficulties, you can tell this young master. Why is that private room not open to the public?"
The waiter was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead. He craned his neck to glance outside, then lowered his voice, "Young master, you may not know this, but this private room is specifically reserved for Young Master Jin, the county magistrate's son..."
"Alas, Young Master Jin, relying on his father being the county magistrate, acts tyrannically and wickedly in this county town, bullying men and women, and committing all sorts of evil. If I let you have the private room today, and Young Master Jin finds out, our little restaurant won't be able to operate anymore. Alas, alas..."
Cheng Di heard this and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Which county magistrate dares to oppress the people like this?"
Xiao Xi Tian was also a little surprised. If she remembered correctly, the county magistrate who was transferred to Heyang County was also surnamed Jin, but he was driven away after being scolded by a brat.
Today, she encountered another county magistrate surnamed Jin who oppressed the people. Could they be the same person...
The waiter glanced at Cheng Di and shook his head helplessly, "We common folk dare not comment on what kind of county magistrate he is. If we anger that lord, we will be the ones to suffer. Alas, let's go, let's go, the private room is definitely not available!~"
As the waiter spoke, he began to usher them out.
"How dare you!" Eunuch Zhao shouted angrily, his eyes wide with fury, "Do you know who is standing before you?"
To dare to push and shove, he must not want to live...
The waiter was slightly stunned and said dismissively, "Who? Isn't he just an ordinary old man?"
Dressed so shabbily, he probably couldn't even afford the meal, yet he was here pretending to be important. How ridiculous!
"Audacious! Guards!" Eunuch Zhao was so angry his nose was crooked. This snobbish fellow deserved a beating.
"Old Zhao..." Cheng Di patted Eunuch Zhao's shoulder, signaling him to calm down.
Then he looked at Xiao Xi Tian, Xiao Jin Heng, and Jin Xiao Lou, "Are you all hungry?"
The three little ones nodded simultaneously.
After such a bumpy journey, how could they not be hungry...
Besides, they had almost eaten all the good things in Eunuch Zhao's carriage. Now that they had finally found a county town, they naturally wanted to have a good meal!
Cheng Di let out a "hmm," "It's good that you're hungry. Come, let's go upstairs!"
After saying that, he nudged Eunuch Zhao, "Carry me to the private room!~"
His legs weren't very agile, so he couldn't climb stairs...
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?" The waiter quickly stepped forward to stop them, "Can't you understand what I'm saying? I told you, you can't use this private room!"
Wasn't this causing him trouble?
Cheng Di frowned and gave Kong Xing Zhuo a look.
The waiter was still babbling at the entrance of the stairs when Kong Xing Zhuo kicked him down...
Cheng Di said calmly, "Don't worry, if that Young Master Jin comes looking for trouble, we will handle it!~"
The waiter clutched his stomach and glared resentfully at Cheng Di.
Handle it? What could you, a scruffy old man, handle!
But seeing how defiant they were, he couldn't stop them and could only watch as they entered the private room...
"What are you waiting for? Bring out all the good wine and dishes in your shop. We won't lack money!~" Eunuch Zhao ordered.
The waiter mumbled to himself, got up from the ground, and scurried off to the kitchen.
Xiao Jin Heng was simmering with anger. He had the same thought as the village child. If that tyrannical Young Master Jin was indeed the county magistrate's son, he would beat the stuffing out of him today...
Although the imperial court had strict regulations, there were still many people buying and selling official positions in the provinces.
It was likely that this County Magistrate Jin had bought his position with money. Otherwise, with his meager abilities, let alone a county magistrate, he couldn't even manage a village chief...
Soon, the dishes were served.
Candied Pork Knuckle, Stewed Pork Ribs with Green Beans, Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms, Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes, Stir-fried Celery with Meat, and the most distinctive local delicacy, 'Dried Pork.'
This dried meat was air-dried and didn't look greasy at all. Taking a bite left a lingering fragrance in the mouth...
Jin Xiao Lou was starving and ate ravenously, to the point of hiccuping.
Yun Sanman held his wine cup, occasionally picking up a piece of meat for Shangguan Fang'er and wiping the corners of her mouth.
Kong Xing Zhuo felt increasingly depressed. He served himself a plate of dishes and took two steamed buns to eat outside.
"Sanman!~" Cheng Di leaned back in his chair and looked at Yun Sanman, "How much further is it from here to Dashui Village?"
Yun Sanman, unaware of Cheng Di's true identity, felt very comfortable interacting with him. "If there are no accidents on the road, it will be another two or three days. Master Huang, I'll host a welcome banquet for you when we get to Dashui Village..."
It wasn't for any other reason than that Young Master Xiao had taken great care of the old Yun family over the years. Since he had met Young Master Xiao's father on the way, Yun Sanman naturally wanted to be hospitable.
Coincidentally, his second brother and Sister-in-law Shan Shan were getting married, and it would surely be a lively affair at home.
"You don't have to be so polite, Sanman!~" Cheng Di smiled slightly and took a sip of his tea, "I've wanted to visit Dashui Village for a long time. I'll also take a look at my son's living environment. Your family doesn't need to spend too much..."
He knew his son was living with the old Yun family. Since he was going to Dashui Village, he would inevitably have dealings with the Yun family.
Yun Sanman grinned foolishly and was about to say something when a string of curses came from outside the door.