"No, I just like the crust, it has nothing to do with how good the filling is." Shen Jize whispered, "Don't say anything, the boss heard you."

Shen Jize ate very slowly. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and Lin Wei told him in a long, rambling manner about everything that had happened during that time.

Of course, he says it almost every day.

But when she thought about the income she recorded every day, Lin Wei couldn't stop smiling.

"This year's share is definitely more than last year's, but we added one more person. I'm conservatively estimating that each person can get around 100,000 yuan. Really, it's too profitable."

At this rate of earning money, they don't actually need to do anything during the week. They can work for three months during summer and winter vacations and still have extra money to spare.

"Weiwei, why do your eyes light up every time you talk about making money, but not when you see me?"

Lin Wei, who was vividly recounting everything, suddenly fell silent.

Are you jealous? Jealous of money?

Shen Jize put down his spoon without making a sound, but his gaze towards her was intense, with a hint of grievance.

“There’s no need. Apart from money, you’re all I think about. Yesterday, Yuanyuan complained to me that I used to chat and tell him stories every night, but lately I’ve only been thinking about calling you.”

Shen Jize suddenly laughed, "Okay, it's my problem."

"What's next for you? Rest? Or maybe I should..."

"No need, I still have some things to take care of, but I won't leave Jiangcheng. I'll come see you when I have time."

"OK."

-

Lin Wei understood Shen Jize's words about visiting her as meaning visiting her every few days.

It's like checking in or reporting.

To everyone's surprise, this person went there almost every day, parking his car near them whenever it was mealtime.

Lin Wei and the others started cooking directly there. Lin Wei cooked every day, while the children cooked at home and then brought the food over.

It's definitely a hassle, but they still have to deliver the meat several times a day.

Thinking about it that way, it's not so bad.

As if he had discovered a new continent, Shen Jize would wait next to her at mealtimes, and after eating with her for two days, he even started ordering dishes directly.

"We've been eating beef for two days now, let's have lamb tomorrow."

Lin Weini glanced at him but didn't refuse. "Okay, how do you want it? Braised lamb chops or stir-fried lamb with scallions?"

"Braised lamb chops, I've never had your braised lamb chops before."

Thanks to Shen Jize, everyone got to taste the new dish the next day.

I must say, it was delicious.

But Lin Wei thought the dish was easy to make.

She eats fried meatballs and meat every day, but she really can't eat that much.

When stir-frying green vegetables, very little oil is used.

Finally, on the 29th, everything came to an end.

-

Back home, everyone gathered at Lin Xiaomeng's house, just like last year.

Zhang Min took out the ledger. "This is the accounting record for this period of time. On the first day of our stall, we made more than 3,000 yuan. After that, we made more than 10,000 yuan every day. In the last few days, especially with the Chinese New Year approaching, we made more than 15,000 yuan."

"Including today's revenue, after deducting costs, the total is 113,000."

This number was almost exactly what Lin Wei had expected.

They are considered four families, so dividing by 4 gives you the amount of money they earned.

"Everyone is."

Zhang Min sighed, "Last year, Weiwei and I worked together and each of us only made a few thousand yuan. This year, it's increased several times over."

"My goodness, she's only been working for a little over ten days and she's already earned so much money! More than I've ever earned in my entire life!" Aunt Liu was the most agitated of all.

Unfortunately, she missed the previous waves.

But honestly, it was really tiring.

Lin Xiaomeng poured a glass of water for each of them.

"Hurry up and drink some warm water, go back and get some rest. Tomorrow the 30th will be busy again, and then starting the day after tomorrow, won't you be busy for another 7 days straight?"

Zhang Min quickly added, "Yes, I'll transfer the money to you first thing tomorrow morning. We'll settle the accounts before the new year, and we'll settle the accounts after the new year later."

Zhang Min's slightly joking remark made everyone laugh.

After laughing, everyone was too tired, so they quickly went home to rest.

Shen Jize had been with her the whole time, and now he was seeing her out of the house.

“We’re having our New Year’s Eve dinner at noon. If you can get up early, we can have breakfast together and then prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner.”

Shen Jize immediately agreed, "Okay, I'll come over for breakfast too."

"Where's Zeng? He's with you too, right? Ask him to come along, don't leave him alone at your house."

“If he doesn’t come, he won’t be the only one in Jiangcheng. He will spend the New Year with other people.”

Lin Wei didn't insist. "Okay, just drive carefully."

Lin Wei gave a lot of instructions, and Lin Xiaomeng couldn't stand it anymore. "Weiwei, why don't you let Xiao Shen stay here? If you keep talking, it'll be dawn soon."

Lin Wei blushed, "Auntie."

"Alright then, I won't say anything more. You can go now."

She turned around and closed the door.

Seeing her like this, Lin Xiaomeng felt a bit of girlish anger. "Oh right, tomorrow is New Year's Day. Have you prepared a New Year's gift for Shen Jize?"

No matter how busy she was, Lin Wei still made time to buy new clothes for Lin Xiaomeng and Lin Yuan for the New Year as a New Year's gift.

Lin Wei could never forget Shen Jize.

"I bought it. I went to an imported goods store and bought a scarf."

It really cost a lot of money; it became a famous luxury item in later generations.

Luxury goods have always been sold here, just in different forms.

"Okay, it's good that you're prepared. I'm just afraid you'll forget because you're busy, and Xiao Shen will be disappointed."

"No, I'm just wondering if he'll forget to buy me a gift."

The next day...

No, there really isn't.

It wasn't that he forgot; it was that Shen Jize simply didn't have the concept of giving New Year's gifts. After all, his family wasn't harmonious, and he was already grateful to be able to sit down and have a proper meal.

Preparing a gift—

Who should it be given to?

They dare to send it, but will the other party dare to accept it?

They were afraid that something might be hidden inside that could take their lives at any moment.

Shen Jize said apologetically, "It was my oversight."

But actually, no, they brought all the cigarettes, alcohol, and milk powder they brought when they came to my door.

This is the standard nowadays, and many families don't even meet it.

He only felt a little apologetic because Lin Wei had prepared something for him separately.

"I'll make it up to you later." After saying that, Shen Jize added, "When I go to Hong Kong."

He would give Lin Wei anything she wanted.

"OK."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaomeng asked in confusion, "Are you going to Hong Kong City together?"

"Well, Jize has an older brother he's not very close to getting married, and he has to attend, so he said he'd take me along for fun."

"When? You won't have time during the Chinese New Year, will you?"

“People in Gangcheng don’t get married during the Lunar New Year. I’ll ask the school for leave in March, which will be about half a month.”

"Okay, since we're going, let's have some fun. There should be a lot of interesting things to do in Hong Kong."