Chapter 3

The implication was that, with the first method, she could still sell the recipe to others. After all, she would earn a copper coin for each recipe sold, so the more recipes she sold, the more money she would earn.

Anyone who can propose such conditions must be very confident in this snack and know that it will be a big hit.

In fact, the shopkeeper really thinks that this snack is very good, sweet, soft and glutinous, with a rich flavor, suitable for all ages.

He pondered for a moment, then discreetly looked at Gu Xinxin. Judging from her attire, she was indeed poor, but judging from her demeanor, she didn't look like one either... This was a bit puzzling. If he gave too much, his family's money didn't come from the wind. If he gave too little, would he make an enemy?

After all, looking at a family in dire straits doesn't necessarily mean that there is no chance for them to get back on their feet.

The shopkeeper's conscience was in turmoil. Gu Xiangrong wanted to speak, but was stopped by Gu Xinxin. Most of the time, business negotiations are a test of patience. Whoever can hold their composure is likely to be the winner. Of course, those who can't hold their composure are never the winners.

"I choose the second option, one hundred taels of silver to buy it out." A quarter of an hour later, the shopkeeper said, holding up two fingers, his cheeks twitching in pain.

Gu Xinxin did a rough calculation in her mind. One hundred taels... was not a small amount. It could buy a medium-sized house in the county town.

She nodded. "Okay, then please prepare the contract, boss. Also, prepare pen, ink, paper, and inkstone for me. I'll write down the instructions so you don't have to learn them once."

The shopkeeper responded quickly and asked someone to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

Gu Xinxin sent Gu Xiangrong to stand at the door: "I will write it myself, you don't need to watch, just keep an eye on the kitchen."

Gu Xiangrong was a little confused. What was there to pay attention to in the kitchen? But now, he heard with his own ears that the shopkeeper wanted to spend a hundred taels of silver to buy his sister's secret recipe. A hundred taels! He had never even seen a single tael of silver, and now he was getting a hundred taels in exchange?

What does this mean?

This shows that his sister is really capable and capable, so he just needs to be obedient.

The shopkeeper quickly came over with the contract and silver, a total of ten silver ingots, each weighing ten taels. Gu Xinxin picked up one and looked at it. There was a trace of the word "official" underneath, which meant it was official silver issued by the government.

Official silver can be used at any time and in any place.

Gu Xinxin picked up the scissors again and cut one of the silver ingots open - the scissors were also brought on a tray, which was originally intended to facilitate the inspection of the silver.

The shopkeeper saw that Gu Xinxin was very skilled in a series of actions, especially the action of checking the cross section. He became more and more convinced that Gu Xinxin came from a wealthy family, and was also somewhat glad that he had not acted against his conscience just now.

After inspecting the silver, Gu Xinxin went to look at the contract. There was nothing much to read in the contract. It was a transaction between two parties, so the terms just had to be clearly written.

Gu Xinxin had no objection, so she made two copies, one for each party.

Afterwards, Gu Xiangrong wanted to teach the shopkeeper how to beat egg whites and egg yolks. There was no secret to this method, just a little strength, quick movements, and a high degree of beating - otherwise the cake would easily become a flatbread.

As the siblings left with the silver, Gu Xiangrong was very excited: "Sister, are we going home now? With this silver, we don't have to worry about Dad blaming us..."

It's about eating eggs.

Gu Xinxin hissed at him, "Let's find an inn to stay in first."

She has to take a shower.

Furthermore, it was not certain whether the shopkeeper would send someone to follow them. It would be safest to stay in the county town for the time being. After all, it was close to the county government office. Unless the shopkeeper was the father of the county magistrate, he would probably not dare to kill people and steal silver in the county town.

Before taking a shower, she went clothes shopping. She bought four sets for herself and four for Gu Xiangrong, but she didn't buy any jewelry, as she wasn't sure she could keep it even if she did.

She was not afraid of the Gu family, she just wanted to avoid trouble for the time being.

At the inn, Gu Xinxin asked for hot water twice and took a nice, hot bath, washing herself clean from head to toe. It was as if she had peeled off a layer of skin from her body, and she felt five pounds lighter.

It was already dark. I rushed from the village to the county town, asked for a pastry shop, made egg cakes, bought clothes, and took a shower. Now I could hardly hear any sound outside.

I guess Gu Xiangrong has fallen asleep too.

Gu Xinxin couldn't sleep. She slowly dried her hair while thinking about the Gu family. The original mother of this body was literate, so she and Gu Xiangrong were named Xinxin Xiangrong. She had learned to write from her mother when she was a child.

But beauty was short-lived. When Gu Xiangrong was one or two years old, his mother fell seriously ill and died.

The Gu family said that they wanted someone to take care of the two children - Gu Xinxin was only six years old at the time, so their stepmother, Gu Chen, came into the family. After Gu Chen came into the family, she gave birth to a son, Gu Wenshu, and later gave birth to a daughter, Gu Qiuhe.

The original owner's father, Gu Daniu, was a hunter. Since he had some skills, the family lived a pretty good life. At least the original owner and her brother did not starve to death.

There was no point thinking about the past, as she couldn't change anything. So she could only think about the future, taking things as they came. She had no way of confirming that she could travel back in time after death, so she could only cherish her life and continue to live in this world.

First of all, you need money.

Secondly, you need to have a strong fist.

Only with both can your life be protected.

She didn't have to worry about the money, but she had a strong fist... Gu Daniu was an old-fashioned person and never thought that his daughter could support the family, so even though he was a good hunter in the area, the original owner had never learned the relevant skills.

This time when I go back, I’m going to find a way to learn it.

But he has always favored boys over girls... If it really doesn't work, he can only use money to deal with it.

When she thought her hair was almost dry, Gu Xinxin stuffed the remaining silver ingots under her pillow and closed her eyes to sleep.

She hadn't slept well, her mind alert, so she slept lightly. As the sky was getting light, she opened her eyes.

Gu Xiangrong was circling at her door. Seeing her come out, he quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Sister, do we have to go back today? We've been out for a whole day and a whole night. I don't know how angry Dad must be at home."

Gu Xinxin looked at him and said, "Why do you say he's furious, rather than anxious? Wouldn't a normal person rush out to look for their children after they've been away from home for a day and a night?"

Gu Xiangrong opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer for a long time.

Gu Xinxin reached out and rubbed his head: "Let's go to the pharmacy."

She cherishes her life, and the original owner is still sick.

The brother and sister were dressed quite decently, so the medicine prescribed by the doctor was a bit expensive - it was really because the original owner's physical condition was too poor. She had never eaten well before, and she was at the age of growth and development. Now she was in excruciating pain during her period.

Medicinal herbs like these that nourish qi and blood have always been more valuable.

After buying the medicine, only nine of the ten silver ingots were left.

She inquired about money houses and went there to open an account for herself. Money houses are different from banks. Banks pay interest, and you can earn money by depositing money. But money houses charge a storage fee. She deposited eight hundred and eighty taels of silver, and had to pay them four taels of silver a year.

Gu Xinxin enthusiastically took Gu Xiangrong shopping for clothes, buying two pieces for Gu Daniu and two for Old Lady Gu, in order to silence them. Besides, since she had decided to learn some archery skills, she could consider it as learning from a master.

If you want to become a disciple, you must prepare some gifts, such as two pounds of meat, two pounds of tea, two pounds of snacks, and two pounds of brown sugar.

After being tired from shopping, they stopped by the county town to have lunch. Then, under Gu Xiangrong's anxious urging, they headed to the city gate.

There were several ox carts at the city gate, but Uncle Li was not there.

So I can only find a nearby one, such as one in the next town, and walk the rest of the way by myself.

Sitting in the carriage, Gu Xiangrong was a little nervous: "Dad won't hit us, right? If he really hits us, big sister, just hide behind me, I'll stop Dad."

Gu Xinxin glanced at him and said, "How long can you hold me back? If I hit you, won't you still hit me? You'll have to listen to me from now on. Do whatever I tell you to do. I promise you'll have everything you need."

Gu Xiangrong blinked and nodded vigorously: "Okay, I'll listen to you, elder sister. Are we really not going to give the money to our family?"

"Will there be any share for us after we give it to you? Save it. When you grow up, I'll use it to marry you and build a house for you." Gu Xinxin said. Gu Xiangrong quickly waved his hands: "No, no, no, I don't want it. This is the money my sister exchanged for herself. I'm taking it away as a dowry. By the way, big sister, this secret recipe..."

He looked around like a thief: "Where are you from?"

"I dreamt about it," Gu Xinxin lied. "When I was dying, my mother came to me in a dream and told me to teach me some ways to make money. Anyway, it's free to try. Look, didn't I earn money? You can't tell anyone, or they might arrest me and torture me for the secret recipe."

Gu Xiangrong quickly pinched his mouth and said, "I will definitely not tell anyone."

The oxcart was shaking, and Gu Xinxin felt a little sleepy. She didn't sleep well last night, so she couldn't hold on today. Gu Xiangrong took some clothes to cover her and her head to avoid the sun: "Sister, you should get some sleep first."

There was no one else in the carriage anyway.

They walked all the way to the town, and then walked back. As soon as they reached the village entrance, people sitting under a big tree spotted them. Someone curious about their surroundings quickly shouted, "Aren't these the two children from Gu Daniu's family? Are they back from the county town? Wow, their clothes are different. Where did they get these new clothes? They're dressed really well."

An old lady said with ill intentions: "Could it be that he went to the county town to steal? He has so many bags, what good things did he bring back?"