Chapter 206 This drink is called "Cola"
Chapter 206 This drink is called "Cola"
I originally thought these potato chips would be similar to French fries, but I didn't expect them to be so thin and crispy, even crispier than French fries.
These potato chips can be considered a delicious snack, and everyone was so busy trying this novel treat that they naturally forgot about the unpleasantness from before.
Ye Yuwu's actions temporarily quelled the public's discontent.
Ye Yuwu not only gave everyone potato chips for the night, but also gave everyone a bowl of something dark.
This dark substance looks somewhat like a brewed herbal soup.
When everyone received this dark-colored liquid, they had no idea what it was. All they could see was that it was constantly bubbling. What kind of Chinese herbal medicine could be brewed to produce such a continuous bubbling effect?
Some people even doubt whether it's drinkable, otherwise why is it constantly bubbling and emitting a smell that's different from that of Chinese herbs.
I later asked the waiter at the teahouse and found out that this was the Coca-Cola that was advertised on the signboard.
At the time, many people saw that the price of this cola was quite expensive, even more expensive than other drinks. Milk tea only cost 20 coins, while this cola cost 45 coins, so no one considered ordering the cola. Most people ordered milk tea instead.
Some wealthy people, however, dared not try something they had never heard of, so for a time no one had ever tasted cola.
However, these people learned from the lighter that the reason this cola was expensive was because its production was more complicated, and the price would naturally be slightly higher.
However, I've heard it tastes excellent.
Being a staff member at Chayunhe has its perks; they get to taste any new and delicious food as soon as it's available.
These people asked the waiter at the teahouse and learned that this dark, bubbling thing tasted excellent, and that you couldn't judge a book by its cover.
However, the lighter in the teahouse also reminded everyone: the first sip of this drink may seem a little strange, but after a few more sips, you will be able to taste the different flavors.
Even those who were initially hesitant to try it became curious.
With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, everyone took a small sip of water.
After just one sip, everyone was already feeling the effects.
It tastes very strange, and it feels quite odd when you drink it.
They blinked their lips slightly, unable to immediately discern the flavor, but it didn't seem unpleasant.
Having tried the first sip, the second sip wasn't far off. Gradually gaining courage, they took a few more sips.
Unexpectedly, after a few more sips, they tasted something different.
They couldn't help but exclaim: Just as the waiter at the teahouse said, this drink is really strange. As soon as it enters your mouth, a lot of air is released in your mouth.
When you take the second sip, you can clearly feel a strong refreshing and stimulating sensation in your mouth, with an even more noticeable cooling sensation, and of course, the most noticeable thing is the tingling and numb feeling in your mouth.
That's why they found the drink so strange when they took their first sip.
But as I drank it, my mouth actually got used to this strange feeling, and it tasted better and better the more I drank.
This drink is truly unexpected.
"No wonder it costs forty-five coins, it's worth it!"
"I heard it's the shopkeeper who gave each of us a bowl. Won't Cha Yun and the shopkeeper lose money?"
"Who cares if she can do it or not! It's good enough that we have something to drink! If they hadn't brought me these things, they wouldn't have even started their storytelling by now, and I would have cursed them to death long ago!"
"Exactly! It's their fault for not telling stories at the scheduled time. I was getting impatient waiting. Luckily, I have these drinks to keep my temper in check."
"How do you think this drink is made? Why is it fizzy? I've lived this long and never drunk such a strange and wonderful drink before. Now I've really broadened my horizons."
"It's so delicious! It gets better and better as you drink it. It's a pity that this drink is too expensive, otherwise I would definitely order another bowl." The person who said this kept sipping from the bowl. There were only a few mouthfuls left in the bowl, but he was reluctant to finish it.
Some people, lacking self-control, had already finished their drinks in one gulp and were now smacking their lips, savoring the taste.
"Sigh, I wonder when I'll be able to have another bowl."
"This trip to Chayunhe was a real bargain!" someone else exclaimed sincerely.
Meanwhile, someone slammed their hand on the table and shouted, "Why drink alcohol when we have this beverage?!"
The person who said this loves drinking most of all.
He only came to the teahouse today to listen to storytelling; otherwise, he would have been drinking in the tavern by now, completely drunk.
"Exactly! If you ask me, this drink is even more delicious than wine!"
The people on the first floor were either ordinary citizens or people who hadn't managed to snag a private room but still had some money in their pockets.
So some of these people, still wanting more after finishing their drinks, ordered several more bowls.
Not only had these ordinary people never drunk this before, but even the high-ranking officials and nobles in the private rooms on the second and third floors had never seen such a strange and unusual drink.
"Can I drink this?"
As honored guests, each person in the princess's private room received a large bowl.
However, the merchant couldn't help but be suspicious when he looked at the dark, herbal-like object in front of him.
Trusting Ye Yuwu, the princess picked up the bowl, closed her eyes tightly, and gulped it down in one go.
Before the Empress could stop her, the Princess finished the whole bowl in one go.
After the princess finished drinking the bowl of dark liquid, she slammed the bowl down on the table.
The Empress nervously swallowed and asked her, "How does Yanran taste? Is there anything wrong with it?"
"Sister-in-law! It's delicious!" After saying this to the Empress, he turned to the people outside and shouted, "Someone, bring me another bowl!"
The emperor and empress standing nearby were taken aback.
The emperor remained unmoved, but secretly picked up the bowl with both hands and took a sip. After drinking, he couldn't help but squint his eyes, "Indeed, the taste is strange." But it wasn't unpleasant.
"Brother, please drink a few more sips. The more you drink, the more you will understand the taste of this beverage." He saw that the emperor had only taken one sip and then put down the bowl. He wondered what the emperor was thinking and urged him to drink a few more sips.
The Empress initially couldn't accept the taste, but seeing the Princess strongly recommending that they drink more, she tried a few more sips and unexpectedly found the drink quite good.
Seeing that the Empress had finished the strange drink, the Emperor bent his hand on the table slightly, but finally picked up the bowl with one hand and tried to drink a few sips.
Just as Yanran said, the drink tasted better and better the more you drank it.
The three of them drank their Cokes to their hearts' content, and then asked the waiter to bring them a few more bowls.
When Ye Yuwu decided to give away the cola, An Xing felt a pang of heartache.
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