When most of the guests had arrived, Qin, who had been busy for a long time, came out with Xue Huan.

A line of maids also arrived, each holding an ice box in their hands.

They brought out the ice cream and ice bowls from the ice box and placed them on the guests' tables one by one.

Everyone looked at the ice cream in front of them, all a little curious, not knowing what it was, but no one wanted to ask in front of the audience, so as not to appear ignorant.

Qin took the first bite of the ice cream, a relaxed and happy expression on her face. "This is a summer treat I made with my maids when I was free. I named it ice cream, everyone, have a try."

This was discussed with Xue Huan. Xue Huan didn't mind the title of ice cream creator. Giving this title to Qin and letting her say it would obviously have a better publicity effect.

Sure enough, when everyone heard this, they all followed her example, picked up the ice cream from the crystal plate in front of them, and took a small bite.

After eating it, everyone gave sincere praise, and all kinds of flattery came pouring in towards Qin.

Qin and Xue Huan smiled at each other, with a meaning in their eyes that others could not understand.

After eating the ice cream, the atmosphere in the pavilion became much more relaxed and cheerful. People gathered in groups of three or four to chat.

There was no point in just talking, and at this moment the snacks on the table attracted a lot of people's attention.

Someone tried it and was pleasantly surprised, then recommended it to people around him.

There are so many people eating it that those who haven’t eaten it will have to try it too.

Once this happens, it will be out of control.

"What's this spicy thing? It's so spicy it's numb to the touch, but it's still delicious."

The maid waiting nearby took the opportunity to explain: "This is spicy noodles."

"Latiao? That's a pretty fitting name."

Of course, the other snacks in the box are delicious, but they are nothing compared to the spicy strips.

Soon, Fang Wenwen, who was concentrating on enjoying the scenery, also heard the name of spicy strips.

People are always curious about new things, and Fang Wenwen is no exception. Thinking of how she had given all the spicy strips to Lin Yuzhu before, she looked at her.

Lin Yuzhu was chewing the dried meat in small, cherished bites. When she noticed her gaze, she immediately and cautiously stuffed the meat into her mouth. While chewing, she asked incoherently, "Why are you looking at me?"

Fang Wenwen's eyes revealed a bit of disgust, "Give me back the spicy strips."

Lin Yuzhu almost choked, "You...how can you expect someone to return something you gave away?"

"I'm never reasonable. Come on, I know you haven't finished eating yet."

Lin Yuzhu took out the handkerchief wrapped in spicy strips from her purse with great heartache and handed it over with tears in her eyes.

If she had known earlier, she would have finished eating it!

Fang Wenwen originally planned to take only one to taste it, but after eating one, she ate the remaining two in silence.

Seeing her like this, Lin Yuzhu couldn't help but move closer and said, "How is it? I told you it's delicious, right? You looked down on me before."

"Well, it's delicious, but why are you so proud? It's not like you made it."

Fang Wenwen slowly wiped her fingers that were stained with chili oil, drank some cold tea, and became the quiet and beautiful woman again.

Lin Yuzhu's heart choked at what she said, "Humph, so what if I didn't make it? I'm happy to be able to eat such delicious food."

After saying that, he ignored Fang Wenwen, turned away and continued eating snacks.

After this banquet, the reputation of ice cream and spicy strips spread.

Especially ice cream, it is their salvation in such hot weather!

Some people couldn't help but go to the Ye Mansion to inquire and asked if they could buy some ice cream from the Ye Mansion. Of course, they also knew that the Ye family was not short of money, but apart from money, they didn't know how to get the ice cream.

It’s not good to just ask others to give it to you.

They're not that bold yet.

Asking the Ye family for the ice cream recipe was even more impossible.

If anyone got a recipe like this, they would have to keep it secret.

A unique secret recipe is the heritage of a family.

At this time, Qin took the opportunity to spread the news that Zhaoji Snack Shop was about to open, saying that ice cream would be sold in the shop at that time. Not only ice cream, but also the snacks served at the banquet that day could be bought by them.

At this point, everyone understood that they were advertising for Qin for free, but they couldn't feel any dissatisfaction and were instead very happy.

So, in everyone's anticipation, Xue Huan's Zhaoji Snack Shop opened.

According to her request, when the shop was renovated, the craftsmen dug cellars underneath, and she has converted these cellars into ice storages.

Cold air is continuously pumped up from below, and once you enter the store, it feels like you have entered an air-conditioned room.

Her customized cabinet is placed in the spacious store and connected to the ice storage below. The freezer is filled with various cold foods such as ice cream, popsicles, ice bowls, and double skin milk.

The first floor is dedicated to selling cold food, while the second floor sells various snacks. There are shelves similar to those in modern supermarkets, and the shelves are also posted with notes with prices and names.

The packaging bags, porcelain jars, etc. are also customized, with the words "Zhao Ji" painted on them.

A separate area has been set up on the first floor, equipped with bamboo tables and chairs for guests to rest and enjoy food.

In addition, there are a large number of green plants displayed inside and outside the store, such as mint and wisteria. Their vines climbing on the pillars and walls are a natural decoration. The greenness is refreshing at a glance, making people feel very cool.

The customers who stepped into the store looked around and liked the environment very much.

For example, Lin Yuzhu was reluctant to leave after eating the ice cream.

There was no other reason, the store was simply too cool, and the air was filled with a sweet fragrance. Compared to the hot and noisy environment outside, this place was simply heaven.

On the first day of the shop's opening, the owner Xue Huan personally came out to greet customers. She was very understanding of those customers who didn't want to leave once they arrived. Just think, in this scorching summer, who would be willing to leave the air-conditioned room?

So she did not try to drive the guests away, but instead invited them to go upstairs with a smile, where there were also many delicious foods.

Lin Yuzhu was a little embarrassed about her behavior of staying in the store, so when she said that, she immediately nodded and said, "Okay."

Although the second floor is not directly connected to the ice storage, there are many ice basins placed in the room, which is very cool. Rows of shelves are filled with various snacks.

There are also samples on the table for guests to try.

Xue Huan positioned this store as a boutique, so the prices of various snacks are naturally not low.

For example, ice cream was sold for one penny of silver (one hundred coins).

A bag of spicy strips, fifty cents.

A small jar of preserved fruit and one tael of silver.

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The most expensive item was dried meat. A small box of it sold for ten taels of silver.