Chapter 36 Mung Bean Powder Business

Another student said, "Yes, we didn't even think of the answer, but that girl figured it out at a glance."

Gao Zhiyuan rolled his eyes and argued, "I remember now, her cousin also studied in our academy, so it must be her cousin who taught her. I haven't seen her for a long time, and I didn't know that she already knew the characters. As for this question, she seems to have a close relationship with Shopkeeper Wu, so I guess Shopkeeper Wu told her."

This must be the case, otherwise how could she solve such a difficult problem.

Several students were skeptical, but since they didn't know the truth, they didn't argue with him and went straight into the restaurant to eat.

After hearing the purpose of Li Wanyue's visit, Shopkeeper Wu led her to the backyard.

"Miss Li, I didn't expect you to come up with a new dish. Our young master is here, so I'll introduce him to you. He is also very interested in the topic you gave me."

Manager Wu had just received a reward of three taels of silver because the restaurant's business had recently improved, and he was feeling very happy.

If the food Li Wanyue brought this time could improve the business of Zuixianju in the town and the county, he could get even more rewards.

When I arrived at the backyard, I saw a young man in a sky-blue gown sitting under a magnolia tree in full bloom.

The man was thin, with very fair skin and a handsome face, but there was a hint of tiredness between his brows. He had a kind of sickly beauty, and his green shirt with white flowers looked like a painting.

Shopkeeper Wu said, "Young Master, this is Miss Li who provided the spring bamboo shoots that I mentioned to you."

Qin Yunyi raised his head and looked at the beautiful girl in coarse clothes in front of him, and said with a faint smile: "Miss Li, I am Qin Yunyi."

Li Wanyue nodded and said, "Young Master, how are you?"

I don’t know if this person has a cold, but his voice sounds a bit nasal.

"Miss Li and Mr. Li, please take a seat." Qin Yunyi raised his hand and motioned for the two to sit down.

Li Sandong pinched the corner of his clothes a little awkwardly. This was the first time someone called him "Master Li".

Seeing Li Wanyue sitting down at the stone table, he sat down too.

Qin Yunyi raised his hand and poured two cups of tea to the two of them, saying, "The ingredients provided by Miss Li helped Zuixianlou's business improve. I should prepare a thank you gift, but I didn't know that Miss Li would come today. I didn't prepare a gift in the future. I hope Miss Li will forgive me."

Li Wanyue smiled and said, "Young Master, you are too polite. I am also trying to make money. Our cooperation is a win-win situation."

Qin Yunyi looked at the girl in front of him. She was young, neither humble nor arrogant, and had generous manners. She was no less beautiful than some daughters of wealthy families.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Li Wanyue continued, "Young Master, Shopkeeper Wu, I came here to make a new ingredient. I would like to ask if your store will accept it?"

Li Sandong immediately opened the lid of the wooden barrel and placed it in front of the two men.

The two of them stretched their heads and looked, and saw stacked light green blocks, smooth and translucent like jade.

Qin Yun was also curious: "What is this?"

"This is mung bean powder made from mung beans. If Young Master wants to try it, I can make it now."

"Thank you... A-choo..." Before Qin Yunyi could finish his words, he quickly covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, turned his back and sneezed a few times.

He turned around and said embarrassedly: "Sorry, I am rude."

"It's okay. Did the boss catch a cold?"

Qin Yun also waved his hand: "It's an old problem. Thank you, young lady."

Li Wanyue nodded and went to the kitchen.

It is very simple to make. In less than an incense stick of time, two plates of mung bean powder are served, one fried and the other served cold.

I added a few wolfberries to the stir-fried dish, which looked very nice in light green with a hint of red. I also made a sauce for the cold dish.

"This one is West Lake Jade Jadeite, and this one is Jasper Inlaid with Red Pearls."

When she was cooking just now, Li Wanyue thought of a name, so that when she sets a higher price later, the young master will probably be more willing to accept it.

She originally wanted to make a dish of fried jelly, but fried jelly tastes better when seasoned with garlic juice and vinegar. Thinking that rich people don’t like food with strong flavors, she didn’t make it.

"West Lake Jade Emerald, Jadeite inlaid with red pearls." Qin Yunyi looked at the dish, recited it softly, and praised: "The name sounds good and the dish looks good."

The name would arouse people's curiosity, and with the color and taste, he thought it would definitely be popular.

Qin Yunyi looked at the girl in front of him with admiration. If she were a boy, she would definitely be able to make a great career.

Shopkeeper Wu watched as the fried mung bean powder became more translucent in color and was very curious about its taste, but since the young master was there, he didn't dare to pick up his chopsticks first.

Qin Yunyi picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of fried mung bean powder. His eyes lit up. It was soft, sticky and chewy. He then picked up a piece of cold dish. It was smooth, tender and refreshing.

I couldn't help but nod: "It's delicious."

Shopkeeper Wu then picked up his chopsticks to taste the food and immediately praised it non-stop: "It's delicious, and it's not seasonal. It can be stir-fried in winter and eaten cold in summer."

Li Wanyue said, "This mung bean powder can also be fried. Add some minced garlic and vinegar to season it before serving. It's also delicious. If the boss wants to try it, we can have someone make it for you."

Qin Yunyi: "Miss Li, what's the price?"

Li Wanyue thought for a moment and said, "Young Master, the production of mung bean powder is a bit complicated, so the price is naturally higher. However, your store has given me the opportunity to cooperate with you, so I can't set the price too high. How about eight cents per pound?"

Qin Yunyi nodded. This is not like spring bamboo shoots, which have no cost. This one has to add the cost of mung beans, and it tastes good. Not to mention that he has never seen this kind of food before, so the price is not expensive.

Before he could speak, Li Wanyue continued, "Perhaps there is another way to cooperate. I wonder if the young master is willing to buy the method of making mung bean powder? After all, it is more convenient to make it ourselves than to let us deliver it. We can increase or decrease it at any time according to the flow of customers."

Qin Yunyi looked at her and said, "Miss, are you willing to sell this recipe?"

Basically, the recipe can last a lifetime. As long as it is passed down, you can keep making money. If it were someone else, they would definitely guard it carefully for fear of being discovered. But she has to sell the recipe.

"Of course. After all, if you really want to make it, you need to buy mung beans and make the finished product. It will take a lot of time, right?"

She earns money to make her family live comfortably, not to increase their workload.

Farming is hard enough, and grinding mung beans and making mung bean powder is even more tiring.

Even if you hire someone, there will still be a lot of back and forth.

What's more, the roads here are difficult to travel on and transportation is also a big problem. It would be better to sell the recipe.

Qin Yun also responded: "Okay, I'll buy it, girl, name a price."

Li Wanyue said: "I have a request. I don't want to sell it only to Zuixianlou. Of course, I won't sell the recipe to every restaurant to affect Zuixianlou's business. Please give me a suitable price according to my request."

Qin Yunyi was silent for a moment, then said, "How about one hundred taels?"

Li Sandong was so shocked that he almost fell off the stool.

What did he hear?

This recipe sells for one hundred taels?