Chapter 60 The boss, his mouth full of mutton, pointed...

With a mouthful of mutton, the owner pointed to the beef tallow hot pot base on the counter: "The same as the Flaming Mountains, you can taste the Flaming Mountains at home. Use the beef tallow hot pot base as the soup base, and mix beef sauce with sesame sauce as the dipping sauce. It's delicious!"

The other person couldn't believe it: "Really?"

Boss: "The packaging bag is still in the trash can, you can see for yourself."

The other person immediately asked for a bag of beef tallow hot pot base and a bottle of beef sauce and sesame sauce, saying, "I'll try them when I get back."

If we could eat hot pot at home, wouldn't we be able to eat it whenever we wanted?

With the Flaming Mountain brand in place, the hot pot base and three kinds of sauces quickly found a market in Liao County and soon opened up sales channels. Many supermarket owners had already sold out their initial orders and were reordering.

Eating hot pot at home instantly became a craze throughout the county. In the first three days, 8,000 hot pot bases, 5,000 bottles of beef sauce, 4,000 bottles of mushroom sauce, and 10,000 bottles of chili sauce were sold.

The turnover is nearly 80,000 yuan.

Cancan Food Factory is making steady progress and expanding its sales to surrounding counties and cities.

The Flaming Mountain Hot Pot restaurant was also hit by the first wave of the impact. For the first time, the restaurant was not full. The manager, Liu Shuangxi, was so worried that she couldn't sleep. Although she knew that the food factory's business would not be affected too much, she was still unsure. After two days, business began to recover and the restaurant was full again.

Liu Shuangxi and his employees finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Eating hot pot at home is indeed convenient and cheap, but it can't compare to the taste of the Flaming Mountain hot pot restaurant. After eating it at home a few times, those rich young masters and ladies started coming to the hot pot restaurant again.

That morning, city and county leaders arrived at Ruyi City and delivered good news once again.

'Family of First-Class Merit'

Shen Lang was awarded a first-class merit for capturing human traffickers and destroying their den. Nowadays, when one person receives an award, the whole family is honored. Shen Lang's merit will be sent to the Public Security University, and the honor bestowed by the leaders belongs to Shen Lang's family.

City leaders presented Jiang Can with a plaque, certificate, and bonus, and extended their regards, telling him that if he encountered any difficulties in life, he should speak up, and that no matter what difficulties he faced, his superiors would help him resolve them.

Jiang Can was deeply moved and expressed his gratitude to the country, the Party, and the leaders, speaking very eloquently.

The leader was happy, she was happy, and Shen Lang was happy too.

Shen Lang is the only student in the entire school to receive both first-class and second-class merit awards. His resume is incredible!

March 1, 1995.

Jiang Can joined the cast of "The Great Qing Dynasty," a drama about the history of the Kangxi Dynasty. Jiang Can played the role of Uyamaru, who was Consort De of Kangxi and the birth mother of Yongzheng.

The story mainly revolves around court intrigues and the subsequent struggle for the throne among the nine princes. Jiang Can's role isn't particularly large, but it's still quite important. She starts as a palace maid, gradually rises to become Consort De, one of the four imperial concubines, and eventually becomes Empress Dowager Renshou after her son ascends the throne.

Before joining the film crew, they underwent two weeks of intensive training. The actresses wore headdresses and platform shoes, practicing walking, eating, and bowing. The male actors trained for even longer, practicing not only etiquette but also archery and horseback riding.

Filming for "The Great Qing Dynasty" began on March 16.

The cast and crew were star-studded. Song Yun, who played Emperor Kangxi, was an award-winning actor with exceptional acting skills. The other three concubines were also classically trained. Jiang Can had a wonderful time on set, thoroughly enjoying her acting experience!

His acting skills have also improved rapidly.

The filming took a long time. During this period, Jiang Can returned to school to take two important exams. While on set, he did nothing but study, doing practice questions every day.

At the end of May, Jiang Can finished filming all his scenes and left the crew ahead of schedule.

When Yongzheng ascends the throne, she will need to return to film some additional scenes.

Jiang Can returned to Liao County and went back to school the next day to take the last joint exam before the college entrance examination. After the exam, his classmates all thought it was difficult and asked Jiang Can how he did. Jiang Can also said that it was quite difficult.

The homeroom teacher also attached great importance to this exam, as the results were ranked among the best in the city. He privately asked Jiang Can how he did on the exam and also mentioned that the math questions were particularly difficult this time.

Jiang Can: "I've practiced similar questions for the last two major ones. They're in the test papers I brought back this time." She brings test papers to the school every time she comes back.

These were all test papers that Shen Lang had obtained from various schools.

The homeroom teacher was instantly delighted, "Great!"

After finishing the exam, Jiang Can went to Cancan Food Factory. The food factory, which originally had 20 people, now had more than 100 workers. They also expanded the factory buildings and built a six-story building as employee dormitories.

The staff have already moved in.

The Flaming Mountain Hot Pot series produced by the food factory is very popular. These products can be found in any supermarket in Zhou City and Dongping City. Recently, they have launched new products such as hot and sour shredded tripe and pickled chicken feet, which are very popular among young people.

When eating hot and sour shredded tripe and pickled chicken feet, you can add some shredded cucumber and shredded radish to make a refreshing and appetizing side dish.

Huang Xiaoling opened her computer and showed Jiang Can the sales figures for April, which reached 1.8 million yuan, an increase of 1.1 million yuan compared to March.

The profit in April was 1.2 million.

Jiang Can receives a monthly bonus of 600,000 yuan, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her face. She was practically a golden phoenix that could lay golden eggs.

She was using the mouse on the computer, but she was still very unfamiliar with it and needed Huang Xiaoling's help.

Xu Rao sat in the boss's chair, her hair tied up in a bun with a black hair clip. She wore a light blue suit, looking very stylish. However, she was currently munching on a bag of pickled chicken feet, slurping away from the spiciness. She had already gone through several bags of them in the trash. She was also looking at the numbers on the computer screen. "In mid-April, with your man's help, we opened up the market in Dongping City, and sales increased significantly by the end of the month. By May, we can double that."

After reviewing the accounts, Jiang Can and Xu Rao went to the workshop. They were only allowed to enter after putting on hoods and clean coats. These were all rules set by Sister Peng. After she went to a food factory in the provincial capital for further training, she came back and formulated many rules regarding hygiene and food safety.

These days, the young people in the factory are most afraid of Director Peng Hui. Behind her back, they often call her Granny Peng, complaining that she meddles in everything.

Jiang Can spent a day in the workshop and couldn't find anything wrong with it. He just felt that the food produced in the factory was really clean and hygienic.

Sister Peng is unbeatable in this regard.

Xu Rao: "Now Director Peng is in charge of the cleaning department. Whether it's the workshop or the dormitory, the hygiene is impeccable. She's very strict. If there are any problems, she'll deduct wages directly. If it's more than three times, she'll fire you. She doesn't show any leniency. Last time I didn't comb my hair at the factory, I also had my wages deducted."

She had just finished getting her hair done that day and looked absolutely gorgeous, so she forgot to tie it up...

Sister Peng: "As the deputy factory director, you should set an example even more."

She has cut her hair short now, which looks very neat, and she looks younger than before.

Xu Rao: "Sister Peng is right."

She is very willing to do anything that is good for the factory.

Jiang Can held Sister Peng's hand and said, "I feel at ease entrusting hygiene and safety to you."

"Factory manager, I will definitely take good care of hygiene and safety." Sister Peng's eyes were filled with tears. How could she be tired! She never dreamed that she would have this day. Now that she has returned to the village, the village head comes to her house to talk to her, as if she were a close relative. Everyone in the village calls her "Director Peng".

Many of the young people in the factory are from their village.

Of course, we don't accept just anyone; we only hire reliable people! And we have higher requirements for them! Those who make mistakes are punished more severely.

To go far, you have to do things well enough.

In the future, they will all be veteran employees.

That evening, Xu Rao drove Jiang Can to Huoyanshan in the city for dinner. Xu Rao said, "Can Can, after you take the college entrance exam, you should also get a driver's license. If you don't have time to get a driver's license, you can hire a driver. It's still more convenient to have a car."

Xu Rao's motorcycle has already been given to her father.

Jiang Can: "Okay, I'll take my driver's license test after the college entrance exam."

This branch is located in the city center, not far from Zhoushi Normal College, where there is a lot of foot traffic. It's peak dinner time right now, and there's a queue outside.

Xu Rao had booked a private room in advance and took Jiang Can directly to it. The room had three floors, with small private rooms on the third floor, suitable for young couples. Behind the window was a moat, offering a unique view.

Once the pot base was served and the water boiled, the rich, spicy aroma filled the entire house. Jiang Can, who hadn't eaten this in a long time, also felt a strong craving.

All the special-recipe meats were delicious, the shrimp paste was very fresh, and all the handmade meatballs were also fresh, which is different from the meatballs from food factories.

For hot pot restaurants to maintain long-term popularity, food safety controls need to be stricter.

Otherwise, why would anyone pay a high price to eat at the restaurant?

After dinner, Xu Rao drove back to Liao County. When she arrived at Ruyi City, she and Jiang Can went upstairs together. She also moved here, and the two families lived across from each other.

Jiang Can took out his key from his bag and leaned against the door. The house was quiet now. Shen Lang was in school training for half a month, and Hu Zi had temporarily gone to Fang Yuan's house to be taken care of by Fang Yuan's mother.

I'll go pick Tiger up from school tomorrow.

After taking a shower, she did two more practice problems before going back to her bedroom to sleep.

The next day, Jiang Can went to Fang Yuan's house to pick up Hu Zi. She had only knocked on the door a few times when Hu Zi ran out of the house and started barking at the door.

Jiang Can: "Tiger, I've come to take you home."

Fang's mother came out to open the door, and Hu Zi rushed towards Jiang Can. Jiang Can hugged Hu Zi and exclaimed, "Oh dear, you've gotten fat!"

Now she's chubby and especially cute.

Tiger's fur is black and shiny, and his eyes are clean. Fang's mother has raised Tiger exceptionally well.

Jiang Can: "Auntie, Tiger has caused you trouble."

Both she and Shen Lang were busy, and they didn't feel comfortable asking others to take care of Hu Zi, so they asked Fang's mother to take care of him instead.

Fang's mother patted Hu Zi's head: "Yuan Yuan doesn't talk about marriage either. I'm all alone at home, so bored. Hu Zi keeps me company every day. I feel so empty now that you've taken Hu Zi away."

Jiang Can laughed: "Our Tiger is the best, who wouldn't like him?"

Fang's mother: "Of course!" She then talked to Jiang Can about how Tiger was going to be a father. The neighbor's dog, Xiaobai, was pregnant. When she was walking the two dogs before, they had paired up. She praised, "Our Tiger has high standards. Xiaobai is so beautiful. She's the most beautiful female dog on this street."

Xiaobai is an Alaskan Malamute.

Jiang Can asked nervously, "Oh no, I'm going to be a grandma? What should I prepare? Should I send some dog food and meat bones?"

Fang's mother: "Don't worry, I've prepared everything. I'll give Xiaobai extra nutrition every few days to ensure that all of Xiaobai's babies are healthy. When the time comes, we'll pick a pretty little one and raise it at home together."

Jiang Can handed the gift to Fang's mother, saying, "I bought it in Beijing. Do you like it?"

It's a jade bracelet, in very good condition, and cost over two thousand yuan.

Fang's mother loved it so much that she immediately put it on her wrist, saying, "It's so beautiful, it must be very expensive."

Jiang Can smiled and said, "I'm fine as long as you like it."

Then they put a leash on Tiger and took him home.

The unified exam results are out, and four of the top ten students in the city are from Moling No. 1 Middle School. Jiang Can is the top student in the city, scoring nearly thirty points higher than the second-place student.

The old principal was extremely excited; the school had never achieved such excellent results before.

The other students were able to do so well because of Jiang Can's guidance, and Jiang Can's study materials were all given to the students to study together!

In the days that followed, Jiang Can spent almost all his time at home doing practice problems, occasionally going back to school. Before he knew it, it was June 6th.

When Shen Lang returned from training, he was more reserved and composed. But only for a moment. His gaze towards Jiang Can was almost scorching. He held Jiang Can tightly and wouldn't let go. Of course, he didn't do anything. Jiang Can was about to take the college entrance examination and needed to eat well, sleep well, and rest well.

Jiang Can pursed her lips: "I can do it, just be gentle."

Shen Lang couldn't be any gentler; he kissed her and said, "Wait until the day after tomorrow."

Jiang Can's exam venue was a junior high school in Moling Town, which wasn't far away. Between staying at a hotel and going home, Jiang Can decisively chose to go home to sleep and then rest at the hotel for a while at noon.

Fang Yuan cooked both meals for two days, and the combination of meat and vegetables was very healthy.

After Jiang Can entered the examination hall, Shen Lang went back to Liao County to get lunch. He brought the lunch back before Jiang Can left the examination hall, ate lunch at the hotel, and told Jiang Can to rest quickly so as not to affect his performance in the afternoon.

Jiang Can: "No need for all that trouble, just eat whatever you like."

Shen Lang: "What if you get an upset stomach and it affects your performance! Yuanyuan's cooking is nutritious, clean, and suits your taste."

Jiang Can hugged Shen Lang and kissed him: "Thank you, husband."

Shen Lang's eyes darkened. He would endure for one more day.

Only after Jiang Can finished all the exams did Shen Lang dare to ask, "How did the exams go?"

Jiang Can: "It's a bit of a hassle. You're studying in the provincial capital, and I'm going to Beijing. It's quite a distance."

That means you did very well on the test!!!

Shen Lang: "This distance is nothing, it's only a two-hour flight. I'll try to transfer to Beijing after graduation."

Jiang Can smiled and said, "Okay."

That night, the house was in an uproar as a bunch of people came to celebrate. Xu Rao got drunk and wouldn't let go of Jiang Can. Shen Lang's face darkened, and he quickly asked Xu Min to take her home.

Fortunately, it was just across the street. Xu Rao clung to Xu Min and wouldn't let go, so Xu Min simply stayed at Xu Rao's house to take care of her. It was Zhu Zi's turn to feel depressed.

After everyone left, Shen Lang locked the door and looked at Jiang Can: "Take a shower?"

Jiang Can blushed and her heart pounded under his gaze. She reached out and hugged Shen Lang, saying, "You help me wash."

Shen Lang, who had been celibate for so long, was itching to devour Jiang Can, but thankfully the night was long.

Two days later, a major flood occurred in Ontario. The police academy mobilized students for flood relief and rescue, and Shen Lang set off for the school.

Jiang Can knew he had to go; if he wanted to go into politics, he had to. He told him to be careful, "Before you do anything, think about your wife, think about your money!"

She wasn't so selfless; on the contrary, she was very selfish. She wanted Shen Lang to be safe and sound, and she wanted to spend her whole life with him.

Shen Lang gave Jiang Can a big kiss: "Wait for me to come back."

The floods were severe, and many families lost their homes and property.

CanCan Food Factory donated $500,000 worth of supplies to Ontario, including sauces, meat, sausages, and instant noodles.

Chaomei Textile Factory donated one million yuan worth of supplies, mostly quilts and clothes.

Jiang Can watched the news every day and even saw Shen Lang saving people on TV. In the turbulent river, he held up a baby with one hand, the water reaching his chest, and pulled himself across the river by a rope.

The river is so fast, if you can't hold onto the rope...

Jiang Can was moved to tears, and he dreamed about Shen Lang's disaster relief efforts that night.

The next morning, the couple donated another 300,000 yuan in their names to pray for Shen Lang's safety.

During this period, Jiang Can filled out his college application, only applying to the Chinese Department of Huaqiao University.

The old principal looked at her application and was a little worried: "How about we apply to another school as a backup?"

Jiang Can: "No need, I did alright on the test."

The old principal then showed Jiang Can a newspaper: "Is this your husband?"

The People's Daily featured a photo of Shen Lang holding up the baby. Jiang Can's eyes were a little red as she nodded, "Yes."

The former headmaster remarked with emotion, "Good children, they are all good children."

What wonderful children they are.

Shen Lang returned home at the end of June, looking much thinner. Many of his wounds, caused by being soaked in water, had repeatedly festered and were still not fully healed.

Jiang Can's tears kept flowing down her face, and she couldn't help but punch his chest: "You're so amazing, you're the only one who can save people, you're the only hero."

Shen Lang: "Since we went, we can't leave empty-handed. Since we did it, we can't do it for nothing. Can Can, I know what I'm doing."

Jiang Can: "You can be a hero from now on. If you die, I won't be a widow for you. I'll take your money and marry someone else."

Shen Lang owns 80% of the shares in Chaomei Textile Factory, and he is now worth tens of millions.

Shen Lang: "The money is all yours, but the wife is mine." Since he went, he couldn't go for nothing. He was confident that nothing would happen, even though it looked dangerous.

For a long time afterward, Jiang Can cooked soup for Shen Lang every day to help him get better. She was only satisfied when Shen Lang gained five pounds and finally looked pleasing to the eye.

His injuries have completely healed.

Jiang Can also bought scar removal cream from the beauty salon and applied it to Shen Lang every day. How could such a beautiful body be left with scars?

Shen Lang is very obedient and will do whatever he is told. He is neither kind nor great, but since he has chosen this path, he will climb it, climb it far and high.

Their family is rich, and they also have power.

Moreover, he loves power.

Cancan Food Factory and Chaomei Textile Factory both made the news, ranking among the top in terms of the huge amount of donations. Some media discovered that Shen Lang and Jiang Can are the legal representatives of the two companies, respectively, among the individual donors.

In addition, the story of Shen Lang lifting the baby across the river has resurfaced, and other photos of Shen Lang saving people have also been unearthed, making both of them celebrities.

They represent kindness and justice.

The products of Cancan Food Factory have found a market within the province, and merchants from other provinces have also called to place orders.

However, some changes occurred at the factory. Xu Rao called Jiang Can and asked him to come to the factory. "Something big has happened. Our factory needs to be relocated and rebuilt."

Jiang Can's heart sank. What happened?

Xu Rao screamed, "Great news! Your hill and our factory are going to be demolished! There's an iron mine at the foot of the hill, and the government is going to start mining! Ahhhhh, the land next door was bought in the factory's name!!!"

Jiang Can: !!!

The Cancan Food Factory has a six-story dormitory building, a three-story warehouse next to it, and two large factory buildings from before.

How much compensation should I get?

And that piece of land next to it looks particularly large.