Chapter 04 Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Su Yinyin, who was dizzy from crying, was still fed sweet milk.

At other times, the Su couple spoiled their children, but when it came to eating, they still "forced" their two children to listen to their opinions.

From then on, the brother and sister had to drink a bowl of milk every day.

Su Yinyin had tears in her eyes. She hadn't slept all night, so she slept the whole morning.

Seeing the baby sleeping soundly, Mrs. Su washed her hands and prepared to make cakes.

There is still half a piece of the snack I brought back yesterday, called Qingtang Bing.

Madam Su tasted it carefully. Even though it had been overnight, the filling was still sweet and delicious.

It’s just that the skin isn’t soft enough, it’s not cooked enough.

Madam Su was relieved.

The Su family has an ancestral craft of making dim sum, but unfortunately when she got married, her mother-in-law was not in good health and only taught her how to make three kinds of dim sum.

Qingtangbing is one of them.

I used to be very busy, but now I make some at home. I can take care of Yinyin and sell them to supplement the family income.

Madam Su took out the fine flour she bought yesterday, scooped out half a spoonful of sugar, and prepared the lard she boiled yesterday and the green and red shredded vegetables she made last year.

If Yinyin were here, she would definitely be able to see that her mother was preparing to make puff pastry cookies.

She is familiar with the craft.

When I was in the orphanage, the community government organized skills training, one of which was cooking.

Su Yin took advantage of the summer vacation to work part-time during the day and learn pastry-making skills at night.

It's always good to have many skills. She has no parents and if she wants to live a good life, she can only rely on herself.

Because she learned quickly, she was sent to work in a nearby cake shop by her community teacher.

That shop sells both Chinese and Western pastries. She is diligent and sweet-spoken, and has learned a lot of real skills.

Even when I was in college, I chose food as my major.

It's a pity that she came here without going to college.

Although Xiao Yinyin felt regretful in her sleep, she was secretly glad that it was good for her to come here.

Here, her parents are very nice.

The little tears welled up in the corners of her eyes again, which made her brother, who had just returned from the private school at noon, feel so distressed that he secretly wiped them away for his sister.

Su Yinyin slept until the afternoon. She felt dizzy but was still attracted by the sweet smell of the sugar biscuits.

Deputy Envoy Su came back early today on purpose, and was relieved to see that Yin Yin was in much better spirits.

That morning, they were really scared.

But when Su Yinyin woke up and saw the hot milk, she pouted and almost cried again.

But she knew that there was nothing she could do about the trouble she had caused.

Or refuse to drink milk?

Su Yinyin looked up at her father, mother and brother, and they all had worried eyes.

"Is cow's milk bad? What about goat's milk?"

"I heard that the royal family has raised a lot of buffaloes, and buffalo milk seems to be better." Deputy Envoy Su said, "I will ask Prince Ning to think about it later."

Nothing else matters.

It’s really not okay to not eat.

Of course, I didn't say this intentionally.

The Su couple never thought that their six-month-old baby could understand it.

Su Yinyin held back her tears, fearing that her father would go to ask for help again, and buried her head in the porcelain bowl.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

"Sister ate it!" said Su Xian, the always expressionless brother excitedly.

"Very good."

"I can finally put my mind at ease." Madam Su let out a long sigh, her heart and eyes filled with heartache.

The atmosphere in the Su family suddenly became relaxed.

Baby, it’s time to eat!

This is a great thing!

If allowed, they would even like to set off firecrackers to celebrate!

"Come and try the sugar cake." Madam Su smiled and brought a hot sugar cake from the kitchen.

The sugar cake is baked until both sides are golden brown, with sugar filling inside, and a sweet smell comes to the face.

It’s the scent of sugar cake!

Su Yinyin blinked her eyes and realized that this was a dough made of puff pastry and water-oil dough. The two kinds of dough were rolled together and finally sugar filling was added inside.

The crust of this kind of clear sugar cake is crispy and soft, and the filling is melted without flowing out, neither mixing with the crispness nor breaking the crust.

Both sides are golden yellow, the outside is whitish, and it looks great.

My mother’s dim sum is so delicious, even better than the dim sum shop we went to yesterday!

Deputy Envoy Su, Su Xian, was full of praise for the snacks made by Madam Su, and he meant it sincerely.

It’s a pity that Su Yinyin is too young, otherwise she would be able to eat her fill!

"Delicious? Then I will start selling the sugar cakes tomorrow. What do you think is a suitable price?" Madam Su was a gentle person. She spoke softly and was a little undecided.

The eight-year-old elder brother Su Xian said: "The Su family's Qingtang cake used to cost five cents each, but now the prices of various items are high, and five cents may not be enough to cover the cost."

"My uncle's shop now sells a pancake for twelve cents."

The family carefully calculated the flour, lard, sugar, and other raw materials.

After calculation, the cost of a sugar cake is five cents and five cents.

The various types of pancakes on the market have different prices, ranging from two cents for mixed flour pancakes to thirty cents for meat pancakes, each has its own market.

Su Yinyin listened carefully, thinking that it was worthy of being Bian Jing, the capital of the Wanlong Kingdom. It had all kinds of prices from low to high, and it was up to people to choose their budget.

In the catering industry, the gross profit margin is between 30 and 70 percent.

The cost is 5.5 cents, and the price of the sugar cake is between 8 and 16 cents, which are both reasonable.

The Su family couple, and the elder brother Su Xian, carefully calculated the cost on paper.

Su Yinyin calculated silently in her heart, but it was a pity that she couldn't speak, otherwise she would definitely be able to help solve the problem. She was so anxious that she wanted to speak.

Madam Su finally said, "Eight cents, whatever you can sell is good."

It was Ms. Su’s first time doing business and she was quite unconfident.

In Su Yinyin's opinion, sixteen cents is fine, because the sugar cakes made by her mother taste good and are made with solid ingredients.

"That's fine too." Deputy Envoy Su said, "I heard from above that prices will drop soon, so there's no need to adjust the price of sugar cakes then."

Deputy Envoy Su also said: "I have paid some money in advance today, my lady, you can use it."

Father Su gave all the money to his wife and said, "Why don't you wait until I come back to sell it? You and Yinyin can stay at home and save yourself the trouble."

Madam Su laughed: "When you come back from your shift, it will be curfew."

With a family to support, Deputy Envoy Su took on more work. He had to bring milk to his children in the morning and sell sugar cakes in the evening. He was busy all day long.

Su Xian was still playing finger games with his sister. The candles were lit, and the family was harmonious and happy under the candlelight.

July 24, the first year of Ansheng.

Mrs. Su got up early in the morning, tidied the house, sent Deputy Envoy Su Xian, who was going to school or work, and packed up the bamboo basket again.

The sweet sugar cakes in the bamboo basket exude an enticing aroma.

Su Yinyin, who had drunk the milk, was tied to Su Niangzi's chest.

It’s time to start selling sugar cookies!

Twenty sugar cakes, sell as many as you can.

On the first day, she didn't dare to prepare too much.

Mrs. Su rarely goes out except to buy groceries, so she was quite nervous at the moment.

But looking at the soft baby on my chest, I feel full of courage.

She has to feed the baby milk every day, buy the baby the best clothes, and save up a generous dowry.

Must go out.

Su Yinyin looked up. Her mother's infinitely gentle eyes still made her feel uncomfortable, and she hugged her mother's neck tightly with her little hands.

She will be good and will never cause trouble to her mother.

Carrying the bamboo basket, Madam Su went out towards the West Market. Although the morning market was over, there were still people in Bianjing who had just woken up coming out to shop for food.

Some people in Bian Jing didn't even know how to cook at home, but this kind of sugar cake was very popular.

Just after taking two steps, I heard Aunt Liu's voice: "Why is there a fragrance of sugar cakes?"

Aunt Liu took a closer look and locked her gaze.

Madam Su was quite embarrassed: "I have nothing to do, so I make some sugar cakes to supplement the family income."

Aunt Liu asked about the price, and even though she felt a little pained, she still bought a sugar cake to support Madam Su's work.

This family is kind and introduced such a good son-in-law to our family, so we should buy one.

As soon as they went out, they made a deal. Madam Su's face was filled with joy, and Su Yinyin clapped her chubby little hands as if to encourage them.

Madam Su felt less afraid. If she had come alone, she would not have dared to come. But now that she had her baby with her, she could do anything.

People were coming and going in the West Market. More than half a year had passed since the palace coup, and the leisurely people in Bianliang were gradually returning to their daily lives.

There were vendors hawking along the street, people coming from the countryside to buy fresh produce, and stalls selling seasonal fruits. Occasionally a sedan chair would pass by, and the bearers were polite but walked steadily, looking very energetic.

Su Yinyin usually stays at home, and this is the first time she has seen such a scene.

The local market sells wheat cakes on the left and dishes on the right, with all kinds of toys in between, and clothes and jewelry everywhere in the shops.

The weather was hot in late July, and although people in the market were averse to male babies, it was not as exaggerated as the legends of later generations.

Su Yinyin felt that her eyes were not enough.

This is the ancient market town!

It’s so lively.

The little baby's expression is lively and his big eyes are bright, which makes passers-by unable to help but look at him again and again.

After looking at them for a long time, I was attracted by the sugar cakes in Mrs. Su’s basket.

How about one?

"Your child is so cute. How did you raise him? He's chubby, with red lips and white teeth." The passerby just praised him when he saw the baby giggling at him. He was instantly touched by the cute baby and said, "I'll buy three sugar cakes."

Madam Su just stood firm, and the business is open?

She didn't even have time to get nervous. Fortunately, she was quick and had prepared the oil paper in advance. She carefully wrapped the sugar cake and used a clean towel to pad it, making it look clean and neat.

This action impressed the guests.

Take another bite of the sugar cookie.

Why?

Very delicious.

The materials used are very solid.

Su Yinyin stared at the guests intently. It’s delicious, it’s delicious, it’s made by my mother!

“Yes, it’s delicious.”

Su Yinyin clapped her hands instantly, her eyes twinkling with smiles, looking like a happy little fairy.

Such a cute child attracts the attention of almost all passers-by.

Does she seem to understand compliments?

Smiling makes people feel especially good.

"Are you selling sugar cookies?"

"Give me one."

"I want one too."

"Little baby, smile a little and I'll buy you some candy."

Su Yinyin looked at the cute little sister and leaned over to kiss her cheek.

Buy one, buy one!

Buy, buy, buy!

She bought them all!

A young woman passing by was laughing so hard that her eyes were invisible. She had just gotten married and it would be great if she could give birth to a baby like this.

Madam Su was dumbfounded. She had no time to think. The twenty cakes she brought were sold out in an instant.

It was probably less than half an hour since she left the house.

This is sold out.

Madam Su held the purse tightly and kissed the baby hard.

Her baby is really a lucky little star.

Passersby who didn’t buy anything felt very regretful and hoped that Madam Su and the baby would come again tomorrow.

Sugar cookies are everywhere, but there is only one baby this lovable and cute!