Shen Liyue was not joking when she said she wanted to recruit people. She observed that although she had many shops before, they were all businesses for rich people. Although the profits were considerable, they were ultimately not affordable for ordinary people.

She had read in a book about the Western Regions at home that there was a cooking method called roasting in the Western Regions. Although it was occasionally practiced in Wangjing City nowadays, it was only popular among dignitaries and ordinary people would not even think about it.

Previously, the barbecue in Wangjing City only roasted meat, but they didn't know that vegetables can also be roasted in this way. It is not only simple to make but also extremely low cost. If this recipe can be promoted, not only will their audience reach high-ranking officials and ordinary people, but it will also be extremely beneficial to the reputation of Jiang's shop.

Shen Liyue was a person who was very good at putting ideas into practice, and she immediately told her mother about this idea.

After Shen Liyue's business operations over this period of time, Jiang had long been convinced of Shen Liyue's business ability. Now that she had proposed this, there was no reason for her as a mother not to agree.

"Since it's your own idea, just go for it." Jiang smiled happily. She was very proud to have such an outstanding daughter.

"If you are short of money, please feel free to ask mother. She will definitely support you with all her strength."

"No need," Chen Liyue waved her hand. "Mother, do you still remember my farm outside the city? The profits there are more than enough to run this barbecue shop."

Mrs. Jiang had never expected her daughter to be so capable. The farm had made so much profit in just a few months. Since this was the case, she had nothing to worry about.

Jiang looked at her daughter with satisfaction. She used to be low-key and always treated Shen Liyue as a child who had not grown up. After she came of age, Shen Liyue showed her talent in business. Only then did she realize that her daughter, whom she had always spoiled, had really grown up.

"In that case, this farm will be your private property, just like the farm outside the city. It doesn't need to be recorded in Jiang's account, and you don't need to report your income to me in the future."

Hearing her mother say this, Shen Liyue was also very happy, not because of the profit, but because of a sense of pride and honor.

Shen Liyue was extremely busy, while Shen Lijiao was leisurely and contented.

In the early days, she suffered from lack of money. The people in charge of purchasing came to her every day to ask for money, which made her very annoyed. Now that she has money, she can do things more smoothly. She is not panicked when seeing that the birthday party of Old Lady Shen is approaching. She is confident that she can make the birthday party of Old Lady grand and beautiful.

Moreover, she had also heard some recent rumors outside. Now everyone in Wangjing City was praising Chen Lijiao for her filial piety. Moreover, she, an unmarried young lady, was able to organize her grandmother's birthday banquet, which really showed her ability!

Shen Lijiao secretly rejoiced in her heart. What if Shen Liyue could make money? It was shameful for a woman to show up in public. Men marry virtuous women and value their ability to manage the family. No matter how much money Shen Liyue could make, she would have to get married in the future. After she got married, her husband's family would no longer allow her to show up in public and embarrass herself. How could anyone be as easy to talk to as her uncle! Besides, even if it was Jiang, she was just handing over the shop to someone else to take care of it. She still had to take care of the Shen family's internal affairs.

Thinking of this, Chen Lijiao showed a trace of indignation on her face. Why should the food, clothing and other expenses of the first wife be higher than those of the second wife? It would be fine if the eldest uncle's salary was higher than her father's, but no matter how high it was, it all went into the public treasury. Why could the land and shops in her Jiang's hands make money, but her mother's did not?

Chen Lijiao has gained a lot of benefits from organizing the birthday banquet for her grandmother. The housekeeper power has been in Jiang's hands for so many years, and this is the right opportunity to grab it. In the future, their second house will be able to get more subsidies.

On the eighth day of June, Mrs. Shen’s birthday banquet arrived as scheduled.

The Shen family was planning to hold a grand banquet this time, and the second branch also wanted to give Chen Lijiao honor. In addition, there were rumors about Chen Lijiao outside, saying that she was a goddess from heaven, so many people wanted to come and find out what was going on. They all wanted to see how grand the Shen family's banquet was.

So on the day of Old Lady Shen’s birthday party, many people from the Shen family came.

He happily led Shen Lijiao to the second gate of the Shen Mansion to receive guests. Shen Wangqiu, who was supposed to be there, frowned. In such a big Shen Mansion, they had a woman and an unmarried young lady standing at the door to receive guests. If this got out, others would think that there was no one left in their Shen family.

Just as he was about to step forward to stop him, Jiang held him back and shook his head.

Since the second branch wants to be in the limelight, let them show off as much as they want.

Shen Lao Er, who had been a playboy for many years, can now be said to have raised his head and felt proud. Although there were all kinds of troubles at the beginning, Shen Er was very surprised that He and his daughter had to take over this hot potato. But now that the birthday party has really been held, listening to the compliments from his usual drinking and eating friends, he feels so comfortable.

The banquet guest list was decided by He and him. Because she didn't want the eldest wife to interfere, He didn't even ask Shen Wangqiu for his opinion. She was also worried that if she didn't ask the eldest wife to come forward, the guests invited would not be enough. But Shen Er vowed to her that his friends would definitely give them a good show of support, and He was relieved.

She just didn't believe that without the participation of the first wife, their second wife would not be able to hold a decent birthday party.

The current effect seems to be good, and He nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing that most of the guests had arrived, He and Chen Lijiao led everyone to the garden. According to custom, a troupe of actors had been set up in the garden that morning. Before they even got close, they could hear the sound of drums beating on the stage, which made He feel even more proud.

He heard people talking from a distance, and she thought they were all praising her. But when they got closer, what she heard was completely different from what she expected.

"Why did the Shen family invite people from the You family opera troupe to such a grand birthday banquet?"

"Yes, given the status and position of the Shen family, even if they can't hire someone from the Tianjun class, they should at least hire someone from the Qingyu class or the Hongfu class."

"That's right. They don't think it's unlucky to invite such a Youjia opera troupe."

After hearing this, He's face changed drastically. You family opera troupe?

If there weren’t so many people around, He really wanted to turn around and slap Shen Lijiao.

Who doesn't know what the You Family Opera Troupe does? Only when someone dies in a family will people invite people from the You Family Opera Troupe to perform. Chen Lijiao actually invited them. What occasion is today? If Old Madam Shen knew about this, she would probably faint from anger.

Shen Lijiao was also shocked when she heard this.

She only knew that the You Family Opera Troupe was cheap, but she didn't know that the You Family Opera Troupe did this kind of work. Her subordinates never told her, and let her get into such trouble!