Chapter 22 Chicken Congee

At this moment, the sky darkened slightly, and the stars could be vaguely seen in the sky. The moon had also climbed into the pale blue sky.

Jiang Zhi did the math and decided to first go to the brokerage firm to ask about the market price. Tomorrow morning, she would ask Aunt Zhao and Uncle Zhao for more information, take a look at the house, and then she would decide to make a purchase.

Oh, right, she also needs to see if there's a suitable carpenter to make a good food cart so that food prepared in the kitchen can be served directly to the cart in food containers.

To put it nicely, this thing is actually a prototype of the tricycle from the Republican era—a two-wheeled vehicle with a flat platform on top for carrying things, and two large wheels underneath for easy pushing.

While pondering this, Jiang Zhi quickly walked back to the night market.

Because the market sold out so quickly today, and because we arrived quite early, the night market is still bustling with activity.

*

The stars in the sky and the lights on the ground lit up together. Jiang Zhi glanced over and, without realizing it, had a feeling similar to that of looking out over the brightly lit skyscrapers in her past life.

Of course, it's the smaller Plus version.

Jiang Zhi silently grumbled to herself, which made her laugh.

As Jiang Zhi hurried through the crowd, she would occasionally encounter passing officers and soldiers, all of whom were imposing and squinting as they surveyed their surroundings on patrol.

Jiang Zhi didn't look around much. She first went to another brokerage firm in the night market. After asking around, she also found a house she liked.

After confirming the price, she made an appointment with the young woman introduced by the broker to go and see the room the next morning.

After the house was roughly settled, Jiang Zhi began looking for a carpenter.

*

In ancient times, craftsmen were always in high demand. For example, in the Song Dynasty, there was a special area called "Carpenters' Alley".

The productivity of this dynasty was similar to that of the Song Dynasty, so there must have been specialized handicraft clusters there as well.

As Jiang Zhi thought this, she casually bought a beautiful little purple flower from the flower-selling girl, and asked her some questions with a smile.

The young girl was also very helpful. She not only explained the route patiently, but also gestured to Jiang Zhi to make it clear.

Before long, Jiang Zhi arrived at the "Craftsmen's Street".

By this time, it was getting dark, and many carpenters were packing up and closing their shops.

Jiang Zhi casually picked an old shop, picked up a candlestick and a small ornament, and began to carefully examine the samples displayed outside.

The shop looked like a family-run business. A young man who looked to be in his early twenties was wiping something in the inner room. When he saw Jiang Zhi stop, he walked around the various pieces of furniture piled on the floor and ran over.

"Young lady, what would you like to buy? Our Yang's Timber Shop has everything!"

Jiang Zhi gently raised her eyes, glanced at the slightly dull-looking young man, and then looked at the small chair in her hand that was already slightly dusty.

In just a few glances, she had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Furniture sales don't really rely on repeat customers.

After all, just take a simple example: if you buy a table from this store and it breaks after a year, would you buy another one from this store? If it lasts for ten years without breaking, would you still need to buy another one?

Therefore, this industry never relies on one person's repurchase volume, but on countless people's first purchases.

Therefore, this industry has a fierce, cutthroat atmosphere reminiscent of the aroma of wine in a back alley.

The shop that Jiang Zhi chose was certainly not a coincidence.

She had just carefully inspected the samples displayed outside each shop. They had to be free of burrs, have a nice overall finish, and be made of good quality materials...

Then the samples outside also need to have a little bit of dust on them. Finally, this Yang family timber company was selected.

Jiang Zhi's two selection criteria also have their own reasons.

After all, if the samples outside can't be handled properly, it's inevitable that Jiang Zhi will doubt her skills.

Dusty items, on the other hand, indicate that the store has not been open for business for a long time, making it easier to negotiate a lower price.

"Young Master Yang, are you doing this carpentry work? Your skills are quite good!"

Jiang Zhi finally put down the wooden stool she was still rubbing and asked with a smile.

The young man quickly waved his hand, glancing at Jiang Zhi's expression, and said.

"My father is the main carpenter in the shop. If you want to buy any custom-made items, I'll take him out to discuss it with you!"

"Hmm, I'd like to customize a small food cart!"

*

Before long, a spirited white-haired old man followed the young man out. Although the old man was using a cane, he was extremely energetic.

Upon seeing Jiang Zhi, he roughly understood why she had come.

"Here to work with wood?"

"Exactly."

"Advanced House said."

...

Ultimately, after a lot of back-and-forth between the two, Jiang Zhi managed to lower the price slightly, and the old man Yang finally agreed to the deal.

As expected, Old Man Yang lived up to Jiang Zhi's initial conclusion: a stubborn fellow with indeed excellent skills. No matter how much Jiang Zhi tried to lower the price, he didn't say a word and almost chased Jiang Zhi out on the spot with a broom.

Fortunately, Jiang Zhi was quick-witted and managed to persuade him to stay by using sweet words, thus securing the deal.

Of course, it wasn't entirely Jiang Zhi's doing.

She glanced sideways at the honest-looking young man standing on the other side.

After all, this was thanks to the young man who stood by and persuaded the hot-tempered old man.

When Jiang Zhi looked at the young man with a slightly puzzled expression, the young man couldn't help but blush slightly and turned his face away, avoiding eye contact with Jiang Zhi.

Jiang Zhi couldn't help but twitch her lips: Could it be what she was thinking?

*

After Jiang Zhi and Old Man Yang had clearly explained the specific functions and structure, Old Man Yang went into the inner room to draw a sketch.

Only the young man was left outside to receive Jiang Zhi.

The young man's face was already slightly flushed, but now that he was alone with Jiang Zhi, he seemed even more embarrassed, with a blush creeping up his ears.

And there's always a hint of something he wants to say but doesn't.

Finally, just when Jiang Zhi was about to burst out of her wits and was about to beg him to hurry up and speak, he coughed twice, gently poked Jiang Zhi's shoulder from behind, and had a slightly embarrassed smile on his face.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Jiang, the food vendor at the night market?"

Jiang Zhi was taken aback when she heard this address.

It was only then that I realized I might have been thinking in the wrong direction.

The young man didn't see Jiang Zhi's slightly bewildered expression turn into embarrassment as she continued speaking with a slightly flushed face.

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, my fiancée and I are big fans of yours. We've eaten at your stall a few times already. Maybe you don't remember me?"

fiancée……

Following this keyword, Jiang Zhi finally managed to find the person's image in her mind.

Sure enough, deep in my mind, there really was the image of a young couple. The girl was very outgoing, while the boy seemed a little shy.

The two of them held hands like a young elementary school couple, and the last time they ate that pot-boiled chicken, they were panting heavily.

But today, it seems like we haven't seen either of them.

Thinking this way, she actually asked the question.

"You didn't come today?"

The young man gave a sheepish smile, then said somewhat embarrassedly.

"I arrived, but I was a bit late. I ended up at the back of the line and didn't manage to get one."

Now it was Jiang Zhi's turn to feel embarrassed.

"We really didn't expect so many diners this time,"

As she spoke, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly had a great idea for attracting customers later.

"Mr. Yang, why don't you come and try my shop next time? I'm planning to open a small food stall during the day too!"

The young man's eyes lit up immediately, and he exclaimed in surprise.

Is this really true?

"Really? In a few days, once Uncle Yang has prepared what I want, I'll treat you to a meal and then tell you where the restaurant is, how about that?"

Jiang Zhi answered with a faint smile.

*

After Jiang Zhi and the old man Yang finalized the blueprints, she took her leave.

Before leaving, the young man's eyes were still sparkling; he was clearly overjoyed.

Jiang Zhi was actually happy inside, but she didn't show it on her face.

This effortlessly attracted a customer.

We'll use this opportunity to promote it later.

Hmph! Her Jiang Family Restaurant will definitely become famous throughout Shu City!

*

But when Jiang Zhi got home, she discovered a huge problem.

Becoming famous throughout Sichuan is a matter for the future; right now, the most pressing issue is still washing dishes.

The pile of bowls and plates, already an arm's length high, was covered with grease and soup, making Jiang Zhi's vision blur.

But she finally took a deep breath, squatted down, and began washing vigorously.

While washing, she couldn't help but reminisce about her old dishwasher.

After finally washing the loofah sponge, Jiang Zhi gave the kitchen a quick sweep and was extremely grateful that he had already skewered the dried fish before setting off, ready to dry off the surface moisture.

Otherwise, if she were to do it now, she feels she would just collapse right here.

Although she was so tired and sleepy that her eyelids were about to droop, Jiang Zhi didn't forget to count the coins that Xiao Mahua had already counted before going to bed, and then she closed her eyes with satisfaction.

...

Sweet dreams

*

The next morning, when Jiang Zhi woke up and sat up, she felt slightly uncomfortable all over.

I went to the toilet and realized I had started my period again.

Her heart skipped a beat.

She didn't know about this body, but in her previous body, Jiang Zhi suffered from painful periods every time she had her period, which was no different from going through a tribulation.

When the pain comes, it's excruciating.

Just when Jiang Zhi was about to be extremely busy these past few days, her period suddenly started, and without a doubt, it would take a long time and energy to finish.

She sighed softly, took out the menstrual belt she had bought in advance, and pondered for a moment whether she should make some menstrual belts herself. After all, in ancient times, as long as the raw materials were sufficient, and with some handicrafts, the menstrual belts she made herself would at least be clean and hygienic.

However, she doesn't have the energy for that right now.

It was early morning, and Jiang Zhi's peak period for menstrual cramps had not yet arrived.

She planned to make herself a warm and nourishing breakfast first to help her recover!

Don't let her suffer from the same kind of dysmenorrhea that she suffered from every day of hard work in her past life, which never got better no matter what treatment she tried. She needs to take good care of herself in this life!

Of course, you should also treat yourself!

Thinking this, she squatted down and gathered all the vegetables in the house.

*

Jiang Zhi had read some medical books and naturally knew that the principle of traditional Chinese medicine in this regard was to nourish the body with warming and tonifying herbs, to make them easy to digest, and to avoid cold and dampness.

She simply made some porridge.

But even when it comes to making porridge, Jiang Zhi always makes the best-tasting porridge!

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