Chapter 64: Noble

It's market day again.

I prepared more ingredients today than last time.

Just like last time, it was just dawn when they arrived at the county town on a rickety ox cart.

They skillfully found the stall they had been standing at from last time, pulled the mobile cart away, and just as they hung up the sign of "Smiling Restaurant", people came over immediately.

"Oh, young boss, you're finally here." The old lady said with a smile, "Since I've tasted your cooking, I don't want to eat other cakes anymore. You guys might as well come to the city to sell food every day, and I'll definitely stay here and eat."

"Auntie, you're here early!" Li Taohua greeted her with a smile, "What do you want to eat today?"

"A roujiamo, a scallion pancake, and a shouzhuanbing..." the old lady said, "Shouzhuanbing with a fried egg is my old man's favorite."

Now there was only one customer, the old lady, and the food she ordered was all prepared by Tang Luwu. She was too busy to handle it alone, so Qin Huiyin and Li Taohua helped her and soon prepared all the food ordered by the old lady.

As soon as we saw the old lady off, other guests arrived.

After they gained popularity last time, repeat customers came to them on their own initiative.

As long as there are repeat customers, there is no need to worry about not being able to attract customers. Besides, the aroma of the skewers spreads for miles, and many greedy people come here to enjoy the smell.

Qin Huiyin saw that several stalls nearby were selling vegetables, so she helped to attract customers and said, "Dear guests, if you want to buy vegetables, you can buy them from the aunties next door while you are waiting in line. Their vegetables are large and fresh, and you will definitely not be disappointed."

Seeing how good Qin Huiyin's business was, it was impossible for the stall owners next door not to be jealous. However, the little girl knew how to behave and was not in competition with them, so they were very happy with her kindness.

So, the smartest lady said, "Little girl, I see there are quite a few vegetables in your soup pot. If it's not enough, just come to me and I'll give you a discount."

"Okay, thank you auntie." Qin Huiyin said, taking out a few skewers of vegetarian food from the spicy hot pot and asked Tang Luwu to take them and distribute them to the stall owners on both sides.

The county market was quite large, but because there were too many customers, it was crowded, affecting the business of other stall owners. But soon, they tasted the sweetness and stopped complaining.

Suddenly, there was a noise coming from not far away.

The customers who were originally queuing up turned around when they heard the voice, and dispersed one by one when they saw the official uniforms worn by the newcomers. In the blink of an eye, there was no customer left. The officials walked towards their stall.

"What is this? I've never seen it before." asked the leading bailiff.

"Sir, this is the breakfast we developed ourselves. You have worked diligently and hard, so consider this our gift to you." Li Taohua handed over the skewers.

The leading bailiff took it, took a bite, and his eyes were full of joy: "It tastes good. How much is it?"

"Two cents for meat and one cent for vegetables." Qin Huiyin said, "Originally, you are working hard for the people, so we shouldn't charge you. But I heard that the county magistrate is a strict and fair official, and he is very strict with his subordinates. If we don't charge you, it will harm you, so we can only give you a discount to show our admiration and gratitude."

"Ladies and gentlemen, whatever you want to eat, we will sell it to you at cost price." Li Taohua took over the conversation.

Several yamen runners looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, the leading yamen runner ordered twenty skewers of barbecued meat, fifty skewers of spicy hot pot, thirty of which were meat and twenty were vegetarian, and twelve bowls of cold noodles. They would not take them away, but eat them on the spot before leaving.

The yamen runners occupied all the tables and chairs they had prepared.

At this time, a young man dressed like a servant of a wealthy family strode over and stopped in front of the "Smiling Restaurant".

"Brother Ying Hai." Qin Huiyin recognized Ying Hai at a glance, "Are you here to eat too?"

Ying Hai said with a smile: "What a coincidence, I just happened to be nearby doing some work, and when I saw you, I came to say hello. What are you cooking, it smells so good?"

"Brother Ying Hai, what do you want to eat? I'll treat you." Qin Huiyin said, "How about grilled skewers? Try them first, or you'll ruin my reputation."

"Brother Ying Hai..." the leading yamen runner shouted, "Do you know them?"

Ying Hai smiled and said, "Of course we know each other! This girl has done our chief steward a favor, and he specifically asked us to take care of her business. Brother Feng, we are all family, so please help take care of her when you come on patrol in the future."

"These are all minor matters, don't worry. Since you are the butler's friend, you are my friend."

Ying Hai took out a silver ingot and said, "I've bought Captain Feng's order."

"No, no, this won't make us make a mistake. The little girl just said that our county magistrate is very strict. If we covet the people's things, we will be punished."

"We are friends. What's the big deal if friends treat each other?" Ying Hai waved his hand. "If you treat me to a drink tomorrow, I will definitely not refuse. I will choose the expensive ones."

After hearing what Ying Hai said, the chief yamen runner stopped being polite with him and started to enjoy the food with big mouthfuls.

"This is too much." Qin Huiyin said, "I can't find it!"

"No need to look for it." Ying Hai said, "Just pack up the rest for me."

"Ah?" Qin Huiyin was surprised, "All of them?"

"Yes." Ying Hai had already tasted the delicious food, and suddenly he had an idea. If he brought these delicacies back to that adult, he might be able to make a great contribution.

"Mom, Sister Luwu and my little brother, please help pack all the things. Third Grandpa, please help deliver the goods and send all these things to Brother Yinghai to Ouyang Mansion."

"You don't have to send it to Ouyang's house, but you can help me send it. I didn't bring a servant with me this time, so I can't move it by myself. I'll point out a place later, and this gentleman can help me."

"Brother Ying Hai, I just heard you mention the chief butler. Has the second butler been promoted?"

"Thanks to you, he has become the head of the inner courtyard of Ouyang Mansion. What a coincidence, he mentioned you last night, and I didn't expect to meet you today. When I go back and tell him, he will definitely be happy." Ying Hai said, and took out a heavier and larger silver ingot.

“Not so much.”

"The one we had just now is definitely not enough, and I'm too lazy to find change. Just consider it as an advance reservation for the next batch of goods. You can prepare more next time, and I'll send someone to pick it up." Ying Hai said.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Ying Hai, for taking care of our business."

Several people moved all the goods to Master Tang San's ox cart.

After Tang Sanye drove Ying Hai away, their stall was left with only the raw materials for pancakes and the ingredients for the skewers that had not yet been grilled. So, from now on, they could only sell barbecue and pancakes.