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Shen Qiuhua carefully looked at the sandwich in her hands and asked, “Binglan, won’t this be easy to imitate? It won’t be suitable to sell these in the shop, right?”
Su Binglan nodded. “You’re right, Mother. Others will know how to make this at a glance, so we might as well keep these to ourselves instead of selling them at the shop.”
Su Wenzhe rubbed his forehead and said, “I was just thinking of earning more money, that’s all.”
When Su Wenzhe thought about how much he had earned and how his children would finally be able to attend school, he became so excited that he could not sleep. Instead, he felt energized. Dark circles had even formed under his eyes when he woke up the following day.
Su Binglan could understand her big brother’s thoughts. “The tofu shop is big, so it is a waste just to sell tofu. Even our candied chestnuts and Uncle Fengchen’s eggs don’t take up much space, so we can sell more things if you’re not too tired, Big Brother.”
Ads by Pubfuture Su Wenzhe looked at his little sister expectantly. “Now that you’ve rested, I hope you have some new ideas.”
Su Binglan said smilingly, “I do have an idea. Mother and father can make tofu at home while you sell it in the morning. Then you can sell other foods during the afternoon and evening.”
On the day of their grand opening, the entire family went to help at the shops because they feared there would be too many customers to handle. However, Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin could now handle the tofu shop alone.
In the meantime, Liu Yinyin was listening attentively on the sidelines. She thought her sister-in-law’s idea was excellent. The whole family looked at Su Binglan and thought she was always full of ideas.
After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Big Brother, you can make herbal eggs, sesame seed buns, Chinese burgers, tofu pudding, and haggis soup. More people will order the haggis soup when it gets cold in winter. It’s more of an overall soup since it contains meat and vegetables.
“The herbal eggs are easy to make. They’re a little more expensive but taste great. Everyone can eat eggs or have haggis soup for breakfast.
Ads by Pubfuture “The Chinese burgers are not too complicated. The key to making a nice burger bun is to knead the dough in grease. To assemble the burger, you only need to cut the bun in half and stuff it with minced meat.
“As for the tofu pudding, we can prepare it and put it into a big pot. Then we can scoop it into a bowl and pour some liquid sugar on it if anyone wants some. It’s effortless. The same goes for the haggis soup. Just scoop it into a bowl and serve.”
Su Wenzhe carefully listened to his sister and understood every word. He was amazed. “You always have incredible ideas, Little Sister. Then it won’t be a waste to have such a big shop since the customers can eat there in the afternoon and evening.”
Liu Yinyin said, “I’ll go to town and help you. I know how to knead the dough too.”
Shen Qiuhua echoed, “Then your father and I will grind the soybeans at home and prepare the ingredients needed for the haggis soup.”
Su Binglan noticed everyone’s excited expressions and said, “We’ll continue selling tofu for the next few days. I will make the tofu pudding later, so everyone can have a taste of how delicious it is. If you all like it, we will buy the ingredients we need.
“I’ll make the haggis soup too, so Big Brother and Sister-in-law can learn from me. The key is the seasoning, and we have chilies at home, which is fortunate. If these dishes become popular, they will become our specialty. When people from all over the world visit, they will come to our shop for these dishes.”
Shen Qiuhua said happily, “Okay, Binglan, you’re the boss.”
Luo Jin’an was his usual quiet self, but he also listened attentively. When he looked at his wife, he thought she looked confident and dazzling. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Su Binglan continued, “Besides, there’s plenty of space at our shop entrance, so we can build a shed and set up some tables and chairs. That way, the customers can sit down and eat.”
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Su Wenzhe became more open-minded when he heard his sister’s words. He said excitedly, “You’re right. Why didn’t I think of that? Although our shop is in a remote area, the street in front of the shop is spacious.
“We can set up a stall at the entrance with some tables and chairs. Then the customers can sit and eat whenever they buy our tofu pudding, haggis soup, and other foods.”
He thought about that scene and wished he could immediately set up the stall at the shop’s entrance.
Shen Qiuhua said, “In that case, we will have to prepare the tables and chairs in advance.”
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After some thought, Su Fengmao said, “I’ll go to my eldest cousin’s place in the morning and ask for his help making the tables and chairs.”
Su Binglan remembered something when she heard her father’s words. Her grandfather was a middle son, and he had two brothers. They got along very well.
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Old Master Su’s eldest son, Su Fengmao’s eldest brother, Su Zhengde, was a carpenter in the village. Therefore, the villagers typically visited him for furniture, tables, and chairs.
Since Su Zhengde possessed such a talent, his family’s living conditions were relatively reasonable.
In the past, Su Binglan’s parents would go to First Granduncle Su if they needed to borrow money. Since they were related, her first granduncle would help whenever possible. Su Binglan thought this was a warm and harmonious memory.
Shen Qiuhua instructed, “We’re well off now, so we can afford to pay Zhengde to make tables and chairs for us. Still, we can’t always trouble him since he’s helped us a lot in the past.”
Su Fengmao added, “When I visited him last, I brought him some of Binglan’s desserts. His grandson liked them too, so we should bring more this time.”
Shen Qiuhua nodded. “Okay, I’ll pack some in a basket so you can bring it to them.”
“Okay,” Su Fengmao responded. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Meanwhile, Liu Yinyin had memorized Su Binglan’s words, but she was a little concerned as she asked softly, “Binglan, do we need chicken eggs for the herbal eggs we plan on selling?”
Ads by Pubfuture After some thought, Su Binglan replied, “Yes, we need boiled chicken eggs, but we don’t have much at home. We can buy some from Uncle Fengchen or the villagers.
“However, it’s best to make the herbal eggs daily because we can’t keep them as long as the salted or preserved eggs. If we sell them all, we can always make more the following morning.”
Su Binglan would have told her uncle about the herbal eggs long ago if they could store them for an extended time. Still, it was not ideal for her grandparents and Su Fengchen to set up a stall, so it would not have benefited them to know about the herbal eggs.
On the other hand, Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin could make herbal eggs and sell them at their shop in the morning. They could also buy the eggs from Su Fengchen; if he did not have enough, the couple could buy them from the villagers.
Liu Yinyin nodded thoughtfully and said, “Okay, I’ll remember that, Binglan.”
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A while later, everyone finished their breakfast and continued making tofu. It was then that Su Binglan thought of the schoolbags she had made.
She was carrying a basket when she arrived at her parents’ house, so Luo Jin’an was the one carrying the schoolbags.
Su Binglan took the bags from her husband and said, “These are the three schoolbags I made for Jin’an, Xuexuan, and Xuehai. Now it’s more convenient for them to carry things to school.”
Shen Qiuhua took one of the bags and studied it. She could not put it down. “I’ve never seen a bag like this before. There are so many layers inside that can hold several things.”
‘This is much more convenient than carrying a basket to school.’
With that thought, Shen Qiuhua called Su Xuexuan over and said, “Here, your aunt made this for you. Why don’t you try it on?”
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Su Xuexuan did not know how to use the bag.
‘S-So, this is a schoolbag?’
Su Binglan approached the boy and taught him how to put it on.
After Su Xuexuan put the bag on his back, a surprised expression appeared on his face. Then he smiled shyly and said, “This schoolbag is nice and easy to carry, Aunt Binglan. Thank you so much!”
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Meanwhile, Su Xuehai sat quietly on the sidelines. His widened eyes revealed a sense of envy, but he was very obedient. Although his aunt had said that the schoolbag beside him was his, the adults did not react, so Su Xuehai did not move to take his schoolbag.
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“Y-Yes, I do.” Su Xuehai nodded even though he had not worn the schoolbag yet. His adorable appearance amused everyone.
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Shortly after, Su Binglan, Luo Jin’an, Su Wenzhe, Liu Yinyin, and the two little ones prepared to leave.
Since Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin did not need to set up a stall, they did not need to bring a cart this time. Instead, they would carry a shoulder pole with two large boxes of tofu on both ends.
The group prepared to leave, but Su Binglan remembered that Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai were still kids, so after some thought, she decided to rent an oxcart.
Sitting on the oxcart, Su Binglan thought of something and said, “Big Brother, I think it would be better if we bought an ox.”
Su Wenzhe thought his sister wanted to buy an ox for him and his family, but he knew Su Binglan had done too much for them. He could not bear to let his sister spend any more money. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Ads by Pubfuture “Sister, Yinyin and I aren’t that delicate. We’re used to carrying heavy loads. Also, Xuexuan and Xuehai are mature enough. Consider this an exercise for us. We won’t get tired.”
The villagers would not delicately raise their children and felt it was customary for children to work, not to mention walk.
“You shouldn’t spoil Xuexuan and Xuehai. I don’t want them to feel entitled,” Su Wenzhe said severely.
Su Binglan did not want her two nephews to walk back and forth since they were so young. She knew it would be much more convenient to have an oxcart, especially when it snowed.
She glanced at Luo Jin’an and said, “I don’t want my husband to walk back and forth, so I’ve decided to buy an ox. We can use it to plow the land when the farmers are busy and also transport things around when the farmers are not busy. Besides, our family has shops, and we must go to town daily. It would be more convenient for us to own an oxcart.”
Su Wenzhe and his wife thought that Su Binglan made sense. They wanted to own an ox, but it cost too much, so they only thought of saving as much money as possible.
Su Wenzhe said, “Yinyin and I can earn seven to eight silver taels daily. She and I can pay for the ox if we earn a few more days. I won’t allow you to spend any more money for us.”
Previously, Su Wenzhe insisted on evenly splitting the tofu shop’s earnings with his sister. He knew the shop belonged to Su Binglan, but she gave it to him, even though she was the one who spent the money on the shop’s renovation. Nonetheless, Su Wenzhe was not an unreasonable person.
Still, Su Binglan disagreed. In the end, both parties insisted on their opinions, and Su Binglan helplessly accepted a 30-70 split, with her taking 30% of the tofu shop’s earnings.
Su Binglan knew that everyone in her family was aware of how much she had sacrificed for them. Moreover, they were understanding and caring toward her. She felt a warmth in her heart.
“Big Brother, you guys have already said that you will listen to whatever I say regarding family matters. Since that’s the case, I will spend my money to buy us an oxcart.”
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Since Su Binglan had said so, Su Wenzhe and his wife could no longer refute it. Still, the couple would never forget Su Binglan’s kindness.
It was just that Su Wenzhe felt guilty. After all, he was Su Binglan’s eldest brother and should be the one caring for her. Instead, his younger sister was the one caring for him.
Su Wenzhe felt sorry for himself and wanted to work harder to repay his little sister’s kindness in the future.
The oxcart traveled relatively fast, and the group soon arrived in town. Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin got off the cart and went to the shop, while Su Binglan sent her husband and the two little ones to Blue Mountain Academy.
When the oxcart stopped at the academy’s entrance, Su Binglan said, “I put some desserts in your bags. Remember to eat them during your breaks if you’re hungry.”
Afterward, she worriedly said to Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai, “When you two enter the academy, you must listen to your uncle. Look for him if you need anything, okay?”
Ads by Pubfuture The two little ones nodded thoughtfully. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Then Su Binglan took a money bag and handed it to Luo Jin’an. She said, “There are 1,000 coins in there, so keep them just in case you need them. I’ll be at the shop. Come and find me if you need anything. If you can’t leave the academy, send someone to call for me.”
She wanted to give her husband more money but thought it would not be convenient for him to carry anymore. Su Binglan talked a lot because she was anxious.
Luo Jin’an was patient and listened to his wife attentively. Still, it was rather cold during the autumn mornings.
He noticed Su Binglan’s nose getting redder from the cold wind. He frowned and said, “It’s cold out. You should return to the shop and drink some warm water.”
Su Binglan thought about it and agreed. Indeed, it was cold outside.
“You should go in quickly. I’ll bring you guys lunch at noon.”
Ads by Pubfuture “Okay.” Luo Jin’an held his two nephew’s hands and entered Blue Mountain Academy immediately after.
Su Binglan sighed and walked away until she could no longer see the trio. She was not a talkative person in the past, so she wondered why she could talk so much now.
She began feeling warmth and affection for this world since she arrived. She felt concerned for her family and others. It was a bizarre feeling, but it made Su Binglan’s heart feel at ease.
When she arrived at the shop entrance, she saw Lin Zheng and the others already helping in the tofu shop. After she opened the dessert shop doors, Lin Zheng, Li Shi, and Zhou Shan went over to help her.
Su Binglan said, “Lin Zheng, you help with the accounting and collecting money while Li Shi and Zhou Shan welcome the customers. Since we don’t have any customers yet, I will teach you some accounting.”
She wanted to train Lin Zheng and the other two to be shopkeepers, not servers.
Lin Zheng had a foundation in accounting. In the past, his parents had forced him to attend a private school for a few years. However, he rebelled and quit learning later on.
Meanwhile, Li Shi and Zhou Shan did not have a foundation. Still, Su Binglan wanted to teach Lin Zheng first. When Lin Zheng got the hang of accounting, Su Binglan planned for him to teach the other two.
When she taught them how to keep accounts, Lin Zhen revealed a surprised expression. “I didn’t know I could keep accounts like that. It’s so convenient!”
Lin Zhen was smart and could remember numbers relatively quickly. Even his boss found it unbelievable and thought he was a bright young man. Whether martial arts or accounting, Lin Zheng was a quick learner.
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Su Binglan genuinely thought Lin Zhen was intelligent. She praised him, “You are smart and excel at learning, so why does your father think you can’t compare to your big brother?”
Lin Zhen was doing his calculations seriously when he heard his boss’s words. He laughed happily, like a primary school student getting praise from his teacher.
Despite that, he thought of his father and said, “I never wanted to learn tedious subjects. I just like kung fu and want to learn from you. Also, I enjoy learning more practical things.”
Su Binglan understood what Lin Zheng meant.
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Lin Zheng loved learning things he could use to his advantage. He wanted to learn fundamental skills, not things one would need for the imperial exams.
Su Binglan agreed. “It’s great to learn more useful skills, especially in this chaotic world.”
She often heard Lin Zheng talk about things happening in the outside world and understood that wars often occurred outside Dingzhou City.
Ads by Pubfuture Now that the prestige and power of the imperial court had weakened, wars would become even more fierce. Things would only become more chaotic now.
Su Binglan estimated it would not be long before every household would have to store more grain for emergencies.
The villagers would sell most of their wheat and corn after the autumn harvest during the previous years and keep a portion of the money they earned for their families. They would also trade their wheat and corn for grain. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
However, there was not much grain left. There would only be enough for a year’s worth of food.
After the autumn harvest this year, Su Binglan was prepared to tell her parents to store all the grain they could because grain was more vital than gold or silver in a chaotic world.
When Lin Zheng heard his boss’s words, he said, “Did you just say it’s a chaotic world, boss?”
Su Binglan looked at the account book and casually said, “That’s right. Didn’t you once say there are often wars out there?”
It was an undeniable matter. Chu Country’s internal power was scattered, and there would be a change of dynasty after the war.
However, Su Binglan left out a piece of information: heroes would always emerge during troubled times.
Ads by Pubfuture Lin Zheng’s expression became serious as he said, “Boss, I have learned and practiced the kung fu skills you’ve taught me. I will protect myself and the people around me!”
Su Binglan patted his shoulder and said, “Practice it well, Lin Zheng. It will be useful in the future.”
“Yes, boss, I will!”
Lin Zheng would always listen to what his boss said.
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In the middle of the morning, Su Binglan went to Drunken Cloud to deliver some potatoes and chilies.
Mr. Wang was very enthusiastic when he saw Su Binglan. “You’re finally here, Miss Su! The demand for these potatoes is exceedingly high. Do you think you can deliver more goods in one go?
Drunken Cloud’s business was booming thanks to the recipes, chilies, and potatoes Su Binglan sold.
Su Binglan nodded and said, “Sure. Here are today’s goods. I will send more next time.”
The things she had planted in her pocket dimension grew very fast. She had already harvested the potatoes she had previously planted twice. She even piled them up in her pocket dimension’s warehouse area.
Anything she stored in the warehouse would stay fresh for longer, and there was no need to worry if they would rot. Su Binglan could just sell them whenever she needed to.
Mr. Wang paid Su Binglan more than 600 coins this time. She took it and prepared to leave when Mr. Wang said hesitantly, “M-Miss Su, can Drunken Cloud work with you in selling salted eggs, tofu, and preserved eggs?”
Mr. Wang spoke with respect because he knew how capable Su Binglan was. He thought the foods she made were novel and delicious.
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Su Binglan smiled faintly and said, “Unfortunately, I cannot accept your offer, Mr. Wang. However, you can send your staff to buy some from us if you want.”
She could not cooperate with Drunken Cloud because the tofu her family sold was short in supply, and they only sold it once a day. Moreover, she wanted to do her own business and open more shops in the future alongside her family.
Doing such a thing would require some uniqueness, and Su Binglan could not sell her family’s specialties to Drunken Cloud. Therefore, she only sold them two recipes when she was in urgent need of money. As for her other original recipes, she would need them in the future.
Mr. Wang felt disappointed, but he knew to build a good relationship with someone as capable as Su Binglan. With that, he would not force Su Binglan to cooperate with him.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Wang. I will continue cooperating with Drunken Cloud on the potatoes and chilies.”
Su Binglan sold the two recipes to Drunken Cloud because she wanted to distribute the potatoes and chilies to the villagers during spring and teach them how to grow them on a large scale.
Ads by Pubfuture Everyone had tasted potatoes and chilies at that point and knew they were delicious, so there would naturally be high demand for them. Then the villagers could sell the potatoes and chilies to improve their living conditions.
As for the sweet potatoes, Su Binglan stored them in her dimension. When winter arrived, she would tell Su Wenzhe to sell roasted sweet potatoes at the tofu shop’s entrance.
Mr. Wang could not figure out what Su Binglan was thinking but was relieved when she said she would continue selling her potatoes and chilies to Drunken Cloud. He believed Drunken Cloud’s business would keep booming with these two items.
He sighed in relief and said, “In that case, I am relieved.”
Su Binglan was about to leave Drunken Cloud when a man in an off-white robe entered Drunken Cloud. She simply walked past him because she needed to go to the market.
She wanted to cook in the backyard behind her shop so she could send the food she made to her husband and the two little ones.
Luo Jin’an was still a little weak and needed more nourishment, while Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai were still growing and needed nutrition.
Nonetheless, the man in the off-white robe was Xu Yunchu, and he recognized Su Binglan.
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“Young Master Yunchu, that young lady was Su Binglan. I was afraid she would annoy you, but I never expected her to pretend not to know you.” Xu Yunchu’s servant was puzzled.
Xu Yunchu said, “She’s different from the past.”
The servant snorted and said, “Is she playing hard to get?”
Xu Yunchu shook his head and said, “No, she glanced at me with no intentions, as if she was looking at a stranger.”
His servant asked, “Young Master Yunchu, how can you tell?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
His master responded in a low voice, “I can tell by looking into her eyes. I have no doubts that she has changed.”
Su Binglan had become intelligent, and even Mr. Wnag was full of praise for her.
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Su Binglan had forgotten about Xu Yunchu. She immediately went to the market to buy something after leaving Drunken Cloud. After getting what she needed, she returned to the shop’s backyard to make lunch.
She had bought the shops because there was a backyard that acted as a resting place and kitchen. It would be convenient for her to cook and eat there at noon whenever she went to town.
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The tofu shop was busy for half the morning. Most typically bought tofu in the morning, so Su Wenzhe had almost sold all of the shop’s tofu. Still, some dried tofu, snacks, and tofu curd remained.
Su Wenzhe was watching the shop while Liu Yinyin did not have much to do. She said, “I’ll go to the backyard to help Binglan.”
“Okay, you go ahead,” Su Wenzhe replied. He would have also wanted to help if he did not need to watch the shop. He wanted to see what his sister was cooking and knew that whatever she cooked would be delicious.
Su Binglan had bought many ingredients. That way, she could return to the shop during the afternoon and make some desserts.
Liu Yinyin entered the backyard and said, “Binglan, let me help you.”
Su Binglan looked at her and said, “Can you call Wenzhe? I bought some ingredients to teach you two how to make herbal eggs, steamed buns, Chinese hamburgers, and haggis soup.”
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After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Wait a minute, Sister-in-law. Tell Lin Zheng to watch the tofu shop while Li Shi and Zhou Shan watch the dessert shop. Then Big Brother can come here.”
“O-Okay.” Liu Yinyin could not wait any longer.
The tofu shop had been busy the entire morning, and Liu Yinyin had little free time. She and her husband were restless by nature and always felt anxious whenever they were free.
They wanted to learn how to make those dishes from Su Binglan, but they could not rush her just because they were anxious. However, they did not expect Su Binglan to teach them so soon.
Liu Yinyin ran into the shop from the backyard. “Quickly, your sister wants to teach us to make some dishes!” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Su Wenzhe was so bored that he started to panic, but he immediately perked up when he heard his wife’s words. “Okay! I’ll close the shop!”
Ads by Pubfuture Liu Yinyin grabbed his arm and said, “You don’t need to do that. Binglan said Lin Zheng would watch the tofu shop while we’re back there.”
“Okay,” Su Wenzhe replied.
Su Wenzhe and his wife did not know why Lin Zheng and the other two always called Su Binglan their boss, but the couple remained silent and would not ask too many questions about Su Binglan. They simply listened to her.
Lin Zheng, Li Shi, and Zhou Shan instinctively listened to their boss’s orders. Not only did they trust their boss, but they also worshiped her. They were incredibly grateful whenever Su Binglan would teach them anything.
After all, Su Binglan gave them a hand when no one cared for them and when they gave up on themselves. The trio knew what was good for them and remembered their boss’s kindness.
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Meanwhile, Su Binglan looked at the excited Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin in the backyard kitchen. She said, “I’ll teach you two how to make more dishes so you can set up a stall and sell them at noon.”
Su Wenzhe said, “B-But our tables and chairs aren’t ready yet. How can we set up our stall?”
Su Binglan looked around the backyard and said, “There are benches here. You can set some up in the shop and some at the front. You can also use the benches as tables. We’ll use these for now and set up the chairs and tables when they’re ready.
“We’ll make more food in the meantime. Let’s make a small portion today so the customers can taste them. We’ll let them spread the word for us, so more customers will come when our food becomes more famous. They’ll be lining up to buy these dishes sooner or later.”
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Su Wenzhe thought his sister was amazing because she always did things a certain way. Either way, he knew there was nothing wrong with his sister.
Liu Yinyin asked in a low voice, “Binglan, what did you mean by that?”
She felt that her sister-in-law was too intelligent, and she would not understand some of Su Binglan’s words sometimes. Still, Liu Yinyin was interested in learning, even though she was worried she might waste Su Binglan’s time if she asked too many questions.
Su Binglan patiently explained, “Let’s put it this way. If you think something is delicious, you can only sell a few of those dishes daily. In other words, only a few people can taste these special dishes, while others can only wait for the next day to try them. Thus, more customers would want these dishes even more than usual.”
Su Wenzhe immediately understood what his sister meant and said, “Sister, doesn’t that reside with the saying, “All rare things are precious?”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yes, that’s right. So, you and Yinyin won’t have to make too much at the start. After a few days, you can make and sell more if you want to.”
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Su Wenzhe imagined that scene and became excited. “The more people there are, the more lively our shop will be. Others will come to our shops when they see how lively it is.”
Su Binglan smiled and knew she did not have to explain anymore because her big brother and sister-in-law understood her.
People did not have television or newspapers in ancient times. They were relatively simple-minded and liked to join in the fun whenever they saw a lively crowd.
If many people lined up to buy food, others would likely join the queue curiously, even if they had never tried the dish before.
Su Binglan arranged the ingredients and said, “Big Brother, I’ve already prepared everything. Come and knead the dough.”
“Okay.” Su Wenzhe washed his hands and began to knead the dough according to what Su Binglan had told him.
Su Binglan looked at her brother while instructing, “Big Brother, you must remember how many noodles, how much water, and how much salt to put in.”
Ads by Pubfuture She had discreetly added spiritual spring water into the shop’s tank so the food would be more fragrant and delicious.
“Don’t worry, Sister. I can remember everything you told me.” Su Wenzhe was very focused and dared not miss any details.
Liu Yinyin said thoughtfully, “It’s okay, Binglan. I will remember too.”
Su Binglan looked at her sister-in-law admiringly. She knew Su Wenzhe and his wife were diligent, earnest, and eager to learn. Such people would undoubtedly live a good life.
“After kneading the dough, lay it flat to make the noodles.”
“Okay.” Su Wenzhe memorized every step in his mind.
He had gone to school when he was a child, and the teachers praised his intelligence, but he dropped out of school to help his parents since his family was living in poor conditions. That was why he could remember things so quickly.
“Now, pour oil into the pot and heat it. After that, add the dough, stir, and make the noodles.”
After making the noodles, Su Binglan had to wait for them to set before taking the next step. However, she did not have to wait long because she had added the spiritual spring water.
Meanwhile, Su Binglan used that time to teach her brother and sister-in-law how to make haggis soup, “These are the ingredients I bought from the market, but the meat parts are slightly more expensive. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
“I remember Third Uncle’s family raises sheep, so you can talk to him about buying them. It will save you plenty of trouble if you buy them from Third Uncle. Also, you don’t have to buy ingredients daily because you can prepare them at home.”
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Su Wenzhe paid close attention to his sister’s words and thought of the sheep his third uncle raised. He said happily, “Then Third Uncle won’t have to worry about selling his sheep. We can also raise some for ourselves.”
He also thought of his third uncle and asked, “Sister, did you know it’s tough to sell sheep? Third Uncle raised many sheep when he returned but had trouble selling them. He had no choice but to sell them cheaply and end up with a loss. In the end, Third Uncle decided to raise fewer sheep.”
Su Binglan listened and responded, “Sheep are great things to have, so Third Uncle should raise more sheep in the future.”
The weather would soon become cold because of winter, and Su Binglan had planned to save money to open a hotpot restaurant. She would need a lot of mutton if she wanted to do that.
Su Wenzhe said in a deep voice, “Father and Mother will be thrilled if Third Uncle can sell more sheep to improve his family’s living conditions. He was an excellent chef in the past, and his family’s conditions were good. He and his wife treated us well and would often send us a portion of the delicious food he made.
“In the past, whenever we went to borrow money from him, he would oblige without saying a word. However, his family’s conditions have worsened. It would be great if we could support him by buying his sheep.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
In that era, everyone treated fifteen-year-olds as adults because they matured quicker. The Su family always knew how to repay one’s kindness, so Su Wenzhe remembered how well his third uncle treated them in the past.
Su Binglan patted her brother’s shoulder and said, “Things will get better for Third Uncle’s family. It’s just that his cooking skills are exceptional, so why did he stop?”
Su Wenzhe shook his head. “I don’t know either. Third Uncle didn’t say anything when he returned from Beijing. Still, he looked distraught. Though, his wife has a good personality. She took all her savings to buy a few sheep to raise and sell.
“Fortunately, Cousin Wenchi has a wife and child, so Third Uncle and his wife won’t have to worry too much. Still, Wenchi is only 16, and his parents wanted to prepare a wedding for him.”
Ads by Pubfuture Su Binglan asked, “What does Wenchi do?”
Su Wenzhe replied, “He just does farming while helping his parents look after the sheep. Previously, Third Uncle even taught him how to cook because he wanted his son to have some skills. However, he stopped teaching Wenchi when he returned from Beijing.”
After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Third Uncle must’ve experienced something terrible out there. He probably stopped teaching Wenchi because he wanted to protect his son. One must live well before doing other things.”
Su Wenzhe could not figure it out, no matter how much he thought. “Third Uncle is such a kindhearted person. What terrible thing could he have experienced?”
Su Binglan already guessed what had happened. She said, “Things are complicated out there, and there are many things you are unaware of. You also mentioned that Third Uncle has excellent cooking skills, right? Perhaps some were jealous of him.”
Su Wenzhe’s face turned pale when he heard that. “Do you mean to say someone harmed Third Uncle? Then why didn’t he say anything when he returned?”
Liu Yinyin was on the sidelines as she replied, “He didn’t say anything because he wanted to protect everyone. My father once told me that pursuing wisdom could lead to dangers. Some things are better left unknown.”
Su Binglan looked at her sister-in-law and said smilingly, “You’re right, Yinyin.”
Liu Yinyin was excited when Su Binglan looked at her admiringly. She felt that her sister valued her.
Su Binglan looked at the mutton bones and said, “Big Brother, the bones are ready. Wash them and put them into the pot.”
“Okay.”
Ads by Pubfuture Then she pointed at one of the ingredients and said, “That is known as mutton offal.”
Su Wenzhe looked at the ingredient and was surprised. “Litter Sister, aren’t we supposed to throw that away?” He did not even realize it was mutton offal because his sister had washed it clean.
Su Binglan said, “That’s a good part of the sheep. It tastes good after cleaning it.”
Liu Yinyin said from the sidelines, “If Binglan says it’s a good thing, I will believe her. So, the dish’s name is haggis soup because there’s offal in it. Also, most ate bark and tree roots during the famine, so why not eat these parts instead?”
Su Binglan revealed a surprised expression when she heard her sister-in-law’s words. She gave Liu Yinyin a thumbs up and said, “Sister-in-law, in time, you will be better than Big Brother.”
Liu Yinyin seemed gentle, but she was tough on the inside. She was also intelligent, flexible, and quickly understood many things.
She smiled embarrassedly and said, “I will work hard, Binglan.”
Meanwhile, Su Wenzhe felt conflicted as he did not want to lose out to his wife. He felt he needed to see and learn as much as possible. He would quickly ask if there were things he did not know.
“I will work hard too, Little Sister!”
Su Binglan saw how enthusiastic the couple was and was happy for them.
She continued to teach them how to make haggis soup. Next, she told Su Wenzhe to boil the soup with its ingredients and skim the oil and scum on the surface.
Personalized Content Tailored to Your Preferences - All in One Place Personalized Content Tailored to Your Preferences - All in One Place DiscoveryFeed Ads by Pubfuture Su Binglan looked at the haggis soup and thought of making duck blood fans noodles. However, there were no fans in that era, and she needed them to make that dish.
She had sweet potatoes in her pocket dimension and could make some, but she was too busy. Instead, she thought taking things one step at a time would be better.
After boiling the soup, Su Binglan scooped out the bones and put them in with the washed haggis. Then she turned down the fire to medium heat.
Big Brother, you don’t need to skimp when making haggis soup. You can add a little mutton too. Don’t forget to add salt, scallions, and ginger too. Also, these are the garnishes I had prepared.
“You can leave them in the shop, so the customers can add some if they want. I prepared some chilly flakes, green onions, and coriander.”
Liu Yinyin sighed as she smelled the food. “It’s so fragrant!”
Su Binglan tasted the dish, added more spiritual spring water, and it tasted even better. “Try some, you two.”
Su Wenzhe’s eyes lit up when he tasted the soup. “Whoa, it tastes so fresh. I feel all warm inside after drinking the soup.”
Liu Yinyin added, “There’s also the chewy mutton offal. I like the texture.”
Su Binglan said smilingly, “Since the weather is cold, everyone will feel warm after drinking this soup. Then you can have a pancake for dessert.”
She looked at the noodles and continued, “The noodles have dried. Now we can proceed to the next step.”
Su Wenzhe and his wife could not care less about eating as they hurriedly did what Su Binglan said. Still, the sesame buns were not ready yet.
“Flatten the dough until it’s thin after it has risen. Now, spread the sesame seeds on top.”
Su Wenzhe followed his sister’s instructions and flattened the dough. He rolled it up and spread oil on it. Then he cut the dough into small pieces to bake them.
The fire released the pastry’s fragrance and even aroused Su Binglan’s appetite. She had not eaten such a snack in a long while and missed its taste.
When they were almost done baking the pastries, Su Binglan removed them from the stove.
Meanwhile, Liu Yinyin glued her eyes onto the pastries, wishing she could take a bite and taste them.
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Su Wenzhe was lighting a fire and could not help but look at the pastries. Su Binglan noticed the couple’s expression and smiled because she enjoyed seeing their genuine reaction. She felt gratified to have everyone look forward to her delicious food.
She took a knife and cut the pastries into a few pieces so they would cool down quickly, and then they could try some. The pastries were so flakey that their crust would crumble to the touch.
Liu Yinyin looked at the pastries and exclaimed, “I never knew such pastries existed. They look so crispy and fragrant!”
“Take a piece and taste them. You can also eat them with the haggis soup we made,” Su Binglan suggested.
The couple did not hesitate to take some pastries and scoop a bowl of haggis soup to taste.
Liu Yinyin said excitedly, “Wow, Binglan, the sesame bun is even more delicious once it’s dipped in the haggis soup! Eating these alone would be lacking, so eating them together is ingenious!”
Su Wenzhe added, “Little Sister, your ideas are the best! This pairing will undoubtedly become popular among the townsfolk and village folk!” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
He was confident no other places in town served such unique dishes. Su Wenzhe asked, “Oh, right. How much should we sell the sesame buns and haggis soup?”
Su Binglan looked at the ingredients she bought from the market. After some thought, she said, “We can sell the haggis soup for ten coins per bowl. It might seem a little expensive, but it should be reasonable since the customers will get a few pieces of mutton along with the offal.”
“Don’t worry, Binglan. We won’t be stingy with the customers and give them less than what they paid for,” Liu Yinyin said.
Su Binglan knew her brother and sister-in-law well. She was relieved. “Of course, but we can’t be too generous because we might lose out. You should find a balance.
“Then we can sell each sesame bun for three coins each, and anyone can afford them. Even if some can’t afford our haggis soup, they can get a sesame bun to fill their stomachs. Moreover, we can earn more if we sell more.”
Su Binglan knew she had to earn money while maintaining purity and honesty. She also hoped the villagers would be willing to try her buns and soup.
Su Wenzhe and his wife understood what Su Binglan meant. Su Wenzhe seemed to have thought of something and said, “Little Sister, we can also serve the soup in either small or large bowls, right? The smaller portions will be cheaper, while the larger ones will be more expensive.”
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After some thought, she continued, “Since we’re planning to pre-make the soup, we can heat them whenever a customer wants to buy some. Also, the markets don’t typically keep offal because they don’t realize how good they are. I’ll tell Zhou Shan to go and buy them from the markets. I’m sure it’ll be cheap. You two can wash them clean and continue making haggis soup.”
“Okay, Little Sister,” Su Wenzhe replied.
Su Binglan arranged for Li Shi to look after the shop while Zhou Shan went to buy more sheep offal.
Meanwhile, Su Binglan continued to cook lunch in the backyard kitchen. She made braised pork ribs to send them to Luo Jin’an and the two little ones. She also packed some sesame buns and haggis soup for them.
She had been busy the whole morning. However, she thought of an issue and said, “Hmm, we still don’t have enough workers, but I don’t want to hire more people right now.”
She had just started making money and did not want to spend it on hiring someone yet. Besides, she did not know anything about hiring, even though she wanted to open more shops in the future.
Su Wenzhe casually said, “It would be great if Second and Third Brother could help us.”
After some thought, Su Binglan’s expression changed. “You’re right. It would be perfect if they were with us.”
However, she was also puzzled. Logically speaking, if her second brother went away to work as a delivery person while her third brother helped, they should have returned long ago. Despite that, the two brothers had yet to return.
Su Binglan was not concerned because she could sense that her two brothers were not in danger, but it had indeed been a long time since they left.
She asked Su Wenzhe, “Big Brother, what kind of goods does Second Brother deliver? Did you find out?”
Su Wenzhe replied, “Yes, I found out. He followed the staff from Hundred Herb Hospital to deliver medicine to the capital.”
Su Binglan frowned. “The Hundred Herb Hospital is big, so why would they need someone else to deliver their medicine? Why don’t they send their people to deliver medicine instead?”
Su Wenzhe shook his head and shrugged. “I’m not sure either. Back then, mother wanted us to work in the town for money, but it was not easy to find a job there, so Second Brother worked as a waiter at Zhu’s Guests.
Ads by Pubfuture “However, they fired him for some reason, and he went to Hundred Herb Hospital to be their errand boy. Later on, he became their delivery person.
“He wanted to become an apprentice there, but the doctor was picky about accepting apprentices. Second Brother didn’t have a solid foundation, so the doctor didn’t accept him.
“I thought that maybe Second Brother wanted to work at the hospital so he could learn as much as possible.”
Su Binglan said, “If Second Brother wants to learn about medicine, he can learn it from me when he returns. Then we can open a pharmacy or hospital for him when we have enough money.”
Despite what she said, it was not easy to open a pharmacy. They would need medicinal herbs and knowledge to be a doctor. Doing that would require her second brother to possess excellent medical skills, which was not something he could learn overnight.
Su Binglan could teach him, but it all depended on whether or not her second brother had the tenacity to do so.
Su Wenzhe said happily, “That’s great! Second Brother will be thrilled once he finds out what you said. Father and mother also want Second Brother to return as soon as possible so he can help us.”
“What about Third Brother?” Su Binglan asked.
Su Wenzhe explained, “Third Brother knows some martial arts, so Third Uncle had used his past favors to get Third Brother a job as a bodyguard. Initially, Third Brother didn’t need to help, but he heard he could earn a lot of money, so he became a bodyguard.
“However, he didn’t discuss it with us. Only after you woke up from your coma and said that you would bring him back that father and mother find out Third Brother was a bodyguard.”
‘So that’s how it is,’ Su Binglan thought.
Fortunately, she could feel that her brothers were not in danger and could rest assured. She said, “All right, it’s already noon, so you can set up a stall to sell the buns and soup. As for the herbal eggs and Chinese hamburgers, I’ll teach you later.”
Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin were looking forward to it as they thought of how delicious those dishes would be.
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The students were on break when Su Binglan carried her basket to Blue Mountain Academy to deliver the food to her husband and nephews. Some of the student’s family members went to deliver food, while others brought their own dry rations to nibble on.
Blue Mountain Academy provided the students from humble families with conveniences, even though they were strict in accepting students. They would provide rewards to the students who studied well.
Therefore, many children from ordinary families who met these criteria would send their children to school. Of course, these people would be frugal regarding food.
The passersby could not help but look at Su Binglan as she carried her basket to the academy. From afar, they could smell the fragrance coming from her basket.
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