"Shopkeeper."
A tavern that was provided for traveling merchants to rest their feet was built on a wide and remote government-made road. It received a batch of rich customers on that day. Thirteen martial artists in neat clothing got down from their horses and handed the reins to a waiter with nimble hands. Once they requested that the waiter fed their horses high-grade hay, they entered a simple room one after another and sat down.
"Three pounds of stuffed buns, two pounds of beef, and two pots of Huadiao wine, do be quick."
"Alright!"
Having customers meant earning money. The shopkeeper beamed with joy. He personally brought out a pot of tea and poured a cup for each of the guests before he repeated the customers' order. He told the waiter to get the orders ready in haste.
The food and wine were quickly brought to the table.
Translator’s Note:
[1] Wuhu: A prefecture-level city in southeastern Anhui province, China.