Jiang Shuwen was preparing food, so he didn't go to the Fan family's house.

We forgot to inform Brother Jiang.

"Uncle Qin, ladies and aunties, come in quickly and find a place to sit down."

"Sister Cai, please serve everyone some tea first, to soothe their throats."

As soon as Jiang Shuwen saw the clansmen getting off the carriage, he quickly greeted them.

"Shuwen, you go about your business, we'll take care of ourselves."

Jiang Qin led his clansmen into the food shop; it was his first time there.

"Second sister-in-law, is everything resolved?"

"Yes, it's resolved. I asked Manager Tong to keep half a pork carcass. In a little while, you and Uncle Qin go back and help Father arrange a meat feast for the clansmen."

Jiang Shuyun wasn't home, so it wasn't convenient for her to get involved in these matters.

"I understand, Second Sister-in-law. Don't worry, I get it. I'll bring some wine back for Third Grandfather and the other elders."

"Okay, don't bring too much. If something comes up, too much is as bad as too little."

"Understood, Second Sister-in-law, don't worry."

After Mu Yi'an finished giving his instructions and told Uncle Qin about the pork, he and Jiang Qi chatted with the aunts and grandmas who had come from the clan.

"Shuyun's family, I heard that the pigs you raise on your estate have pork that doesn't have any strange smell, it's really delicious, is that true?"

"It's true, I told my third grandfather about it. I asked them to keep half of the pig we slaughtered today so we can take it back to the village and invite the clansmen to try it."

In the future, those in the family with spare time can raise a couple of pigs; whether they eat the meat themselves or sell it for money, it's a good option.

Mu Yi'an would never do a good deed without leaving her name. Thanking her clansmen was one thing, but when it came to treating them to meat, she actually spent real money.

She doesn't expect anything in return from her clan; she just hopes that everyone will remember her kindness and not kick her when she's down.

"Half a carcass of pork? Shuyun's family, you're being too generous! Half a carcass of pork, that's at least a hundred or two hundred catties, it could sell for more than an ounce of silver!"

"Yes, just give us three or five pounds so everyone can have a taste. We can't let them develop big appetites; we can help in an emergency, but we can't support them indefinitely."

"Yes, yes, that makes sense. Your aunt is right."

The aunties and older women spoke earnestly, and Mu Yi'an felt that the Jiang family members had very sound values.

“I understand. Third Grandfather also said that we are grateful for your concern, Aunt and Auntie. Although Jiang Qi’s matter is also a clan matter, we are still very grateful.”

Since Shuyun wasn't home, I took this opportunity to treat the clansmen to a meal of meat to express my gratitude!

Mu Yi'an also used this opportunity to explain that Jiang Shuyun was not at home, and as a woman, she couldn't do too much.

After a while, Jiang Shuwen went back to the village to help, so she wouldn't go back.

"Come on, ladies, try my hot pot."

Jiang Shuwen carried a tray and brought up the blanched dishes.

"There are condiments on the table. Mix whatever flavors you like. Sugar, vinegar, minced garlic, chili oil..."

After Jiang Shuwen finished his introduction, he quickly went to fetch the other dishes, while Sister Cai was still cooking them.

Before long, everyone had a bowl of hot pot.

Jiang Shuwen served everyone braised pork offal, but the pig's head meat wasn't ready yet.

"Delicious, really delicious! I never imagined our green vegetables could taste so good."

"Absolutely, it's both numbing and spicy, you'll want to eat it again and again."

"This pork offal is delicious, so fragrant, so very fragrant!"

...

A dozen or so people from the tribe came. It was the first time they had ever eaten this kind of food, and they all thought it was delicious.

After a while, everyone fell silent and ate in silence.

Jiang Shuwen kept boiling the vegetables; he knew how much the villagers could eat.

"Oh dear, I'm so full! Please excuse my gluttony!"

Uncle Jiang Qin took the lead in standing up; he was truly stuffed.

"This dish is so irresistible; even after you're full, you still want to have another bite."

An auntie, somewhat embarrassed, touched her stomach; she had eaten too much.

"As long as everyone enjoys the food, it proves that my food tastes pretty good."

Jiang Shuwen glanced at the time; it would be lunchtime soon, and the customers would be coming up.

"Let's go, we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time to go back, don't delay Shuwen's business."

Uncle Jiang Qin called everyone back, and Jiang Shuwen, carrying the pig's head meat he had brought for his father and third grandfather, boarded the carriage with everyone.

The people quickly left, and Mu Yi'an and Jiang Qi, along with Aunt Fang and Aunt Lin, helped pack up their belongings.

"Second sister-in-law, you rest for a while, I'll take care of it."

When Li Qiuniang returned after dropping off her child, she saw her second sister-in-law working and quickly came over to stop her.

"It's alright, I've eaten my fill, so I'm going to stretch my legs a bit. I sent Shuwen back to the village to help Dad with the arrangements. In a little while, I'll have Sister Fang and Sister Lin help out here."

"Then I'll have to trouble you two sisters-in-law. With Shuwen not here, Sister Cai and I are really too busy. Shuwen also said that he'll find a young man in the village to come and help in a few days."

Li Qiuniang is now happy. The family of four is finally reunited, and they are earning a considerable amount of money every day. Life is getting better and better.

"That works too. We can train people gradually, and then we can hand over the reins of the book and make things easier."

Mu Yi'an knew that making money in this food business was hard work.

"Second sister-in-law, I am very content. I never dared to imagine life like this before."

Li Qiuniang almost burst out laughing at the thought of the joy of counting copper coins.

Contentment brings happiness!

Mu Yi'an and Jiang Qi finished packing and went back, while Jiang Shuwen and the others arrived at Jiangjia Village.

"Third Grandfather, the carriage is back. They're back."

Third Grandfather, First Grandfather, Uncle Wang, and other relatives were all waiting at the Jiang family's old house.

Several younger members of the Wang family also went with us this time.

"It should be resolved by now." Third Grandfather was also worried, fearing things would get out of control.

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