Su Baishi came to her senses and said, "Hua'er, isn't our price a bit too high? Fatty pork costs eighteen coins a pound in town, and vegetables can only be sold for one coin a pound when there's a shortage of fresh produce. A pound of meat and a pound of vegetables can make quite a few skewers."

Learning from the previous experience with the snails, this time when making mala tang, apart from having the three brothers take care of shaving the wooden skewers, they didn't let anyone else interfere with the entire process.

She skewered most of the vegetables herself.

A skewer of meat consists of five thin slices of meat or offal, while a skewer of vegetables consists of five pieces of greens or mushrooms.

In other words, one pound of meat can make at least thirty skewers, and one pound of vegetables can make even more.

“Mother is right.” Zhao nodded. “People in town would complain that a pound of greens is too expensive. They not only pick and choose, but in the end they would tear off all the outer leaves, leaving only the tenderest part of the heart.”

Although in the few years since she married into the Su family, the vegetables in her garden have not been enough to even feed the family, let alone sell them.

But her family has always grown a lot of vegetables.

When I was a child, my parents would take the leftover vegetables from our family to town to sell, hoping to earn some extra money for household expenses.

However, even though the price was set at one coin per pound, every customer who came to buy vegetables would haggle over the price.

With my sister-in-law setting such a high price, it's likely to be difficult to sell.

“Mother and sister-in-law are both right.” Su Hua smiled. “However, Mother and sister-in-law, how do you think tonight’s spicy hot pot compares to the meat and vegetables we usually have?”

Su Bai clicked her tongue, "Then naturally there's no comparison."

Zhao replied with a smile, "I want to eat more after I've eaten it, it's like I'm addicted."

The Su family members standing nearby nodded in agreement.

“This is it.” Su Hua coaxed patiently, “If it’s just vegetables and meat, then they naturally have their own prices. But the meat and vegetables in this hot pot not only have a unique recipe, but the spices used in the soup base are also quite expensive. If the price is too low, we’ll be the ones who lose out.”

Her pricing was based on the price of Chinese mala tang (a type of spicy hot pot).

One coin here has roughly the purchasing power of one dollar in China.

One skewer of vegetables for one coin, and a skewer of meat for two coins – it's definitely a bargain in the industry.

Moreover, if possible, she wants to expand her business to Qingshui County.

After all, the same bowl of mutton soup noodles could only sell for ten coins in Cangwu Town, but it could sell for fifteen coins in Qingyuan County.

The difference is truly enormous.

However, they still don't have a clue where to set up their business in Qingshui County.

“I agree with Hua’er!” Su Erhu’s eyes lit up, and the abacus beads clicked loudly. “Our snail business now serves about two hundred customers a day. If each customer buys one meat and one vegetable dish, we can earn six hundred copper coins a day. Compared to flavored snails, this spicy hot pot is more time-saving and labor-saving, and it’s definitely a big profit.”

"That's true." The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law nodded.

Su Hua smiled and agreed, "Malatang doesn't need much space. We can set up one in places with high customer traffic, especially places with lots of children. Kids love Malatang the most..."

Xiao Jinhan gazed at the girl by the lamplight, a slight smile playing on his lips.

It seems that nothing can stump her.

The Jade Rabbit rises in the east, and the night deepens.

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a veil over the ground.

"Hua'er, what do you think of Jinhan?" Madam Su Bai lay on the bed, looking at the girl beside her with affection in her upturned eyes.

"Huh? Xiao Jinhan?" Su Hua was pondering when to find an opportunity to go into the space again when she suddenly heard this. Her mind went blank, and she couldn't help but shake her head and click her tongue.

"That guy is good-looking, has a good physique, and is an excellent hunter. If it weren't for his bad leg, the girls who like him would probably line up from Shanghe Village all the way to Cangwu Town."

A smile flickered in Su Bai's eyes. "Since Hua'er knows the art of medicine, do you have a way to cure his leg?"

"Treat the leg?" Su Hua paused slightly. "Whether it can be cured or not is uncertain. It depends on the specific situation. We need to analyze whether the problem is with the bone, tendon, or muscle, and how serious it is."

"Hey, if Hua'er has time, could you take a look at him?" Su Bai's voice was clearly tinged with excitement.

She's not a teenager anymore; she's met many people, and now she judges people not just by their faces, but by their character.

Compared to that ungrateful Feng Zicai, Xiao Jinhan is good in every way. Not only is he as handsome as an immortal, but he is also kind-hearted. He has helped Hua'er escape danger time and time again without asking for anything in return.

If Hua'er can find a husband like this, she will surely have a worry-free life for the rest of her days.

“Of course.” Su Hua nodded, automatically ignoring the woman’s somewhat strange tone.

If Xiao Jinhan is willing to treat her leg, she will certainly not refuse.

He had helped her many times, and she had to repay that kindness.

After all, it's exhausting to have too many favors to owe.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Hua herself was so sleepy that she was pecking at rice like a chicken. Finally, Su Bai's long, even breathing could be heard from the main room.

She rolled over into the blankets and pressed herself against the bracelet.

Silently say to yourself, 'Go in!'

Clang!

Upon entering, we arrived at the edge of a puddle.

If it weren't for her still-flexible little arms and legs, and the crooked tree blocking the way, the whole family would probably be drinking her bathwater in the future.

Su Hua patted her bottom and got up. When she looked up, she found that the lifeless, crooked tree that looked like a bald programmer was gone. In its place was a tree with a lush green top and layers of small fruits hanging below.

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