Upon carefully recalling the original work, Su Jiaoniang regretted that she hadn't studied the novel as a historical masterpiece, word by word. She only vaguely remembered that the female protagonist recognized the poppy and gave the male protagonist advice on destroying it.

The details were not elaborated upon.

The complete world has transcended the novel.

You need to broaden your horizons and not just focus on a novel you read in your past life.

Su Jiaoniang took a thick stack of papers from Lu Wujiu, which contained information about the national conditions of Ruijin and Fusang.

Fusang is a small country with limited land resources, making life relatively stressful.

Ruijin has a vast territory, but it is divided into different tribes, each with its own king, and the tribes do not get along well with each other.

In particular, some tribes worship flying eagles.

Some people use wolves as their totem.

Differences between countries lead to disputes.

The land is vast, but resources are limited. The soil quality is poor, limiting the species that can grow there. It is more suitable for grazing sheep and cattle.

A nation that is not in harmony will not advocate for external expansion.

Su Jiaoniang's suspicions fell on Fusang.

only……

She only had suspicions and couldn't provide any evidence.

As the sun rose, Su Jiaoniang returned the Xuan paper on the table to Lu Wujiu.

A political mind is always a good thing.

She's not good at politics; it's better for her to follow the existing clues and investigate the source of the poppies.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Su Jiaoniang headed towards the servants' quarters she had just bought.

Everyone in the courtyard is very self-disciplined.

I washed myself clean, and my hair was also clean.

There wasn't even a single flea egg in sight, and I have no idea how they managed to get rid of all the fleas.

"Madam, what are we going to do today?" The leader stepped forward and looked at Su Jiaoniang.

They weren't fools to be chosen and bought; they knew they had a use. The previous courtyard wasn't a place for them. Firstly, there wasn't enough space, and secondly, every corner of it felt like a small home.

That kind of place was somewhat hostile to them.

As for where they live now, that should be their future family home.

They are very content as long as they have a peaceful place and stable work to do.

"Go to the shop and assign tasks!" Su Jiaoniang led her people to the hot pot shop she had bought, glanced at the crowd, and selected a few people who had experience in the kitchen to manage the back kitchen.

The young man was in charge of adding hot soup after the soup was broken.

I'm not strong enough to clear tables or clean up.

Once everything was in place, we began trial operations.

The trial operation simply involved inviting the owners or employees of several nearby shops, or even customers, to come to the shop for a free sample.

Point out areas where things weren't done well.

Further improvements are needed.

Who would complain about free food?

Soon the shop was filled with people.

Su Jiaoniang prepared all the hot pot base ingredients; the rest was just a matter of these people cooperating and operating the business.

She and Lu Wujiu sat on the second floor, watching the chaotic scene on the first floor.

Fortunately, although it was a bit chaotic, no soup pots fell to the ground and spilled. Of course, those who work in this line of work will inevitably encounter such scenes in the future.

The soup pot must be kept at a certain temperature before serving; it can be warm or slightly hot, but it must never burn anyone.

Once it's on the table, light the small boiler and heat it up. You can make the soup however you like.

At the same time, you have to be careful of people coming and going. You absolutely cannot fight in a hot pot restaurant, otherwise the spicy and hot soup will scald your skin.

Just thinking about it makes the scene seem bloody and terrifying.

This trial operation lasted for three days.

The hot pot restaurant finally opened for business.

Su Jiaoniang didn't hold a big celebration; she opened quietly and then lit a few strings of firecrackers.

However……

On opening day, the shop was packed with people as usual.

Su Jiaoniang also saw Madam Feng and Cai Ke inside.

Madam Feng's complexion had improved considerably, and the scars on her face had faded significantly.

Seeing Su Jiaoniang approach, her smile deepened. Her gaze swept over Lu Wujiu, and she said to Su Jiaoniang with a smile, "Didn't Mr. Gu return to Qi? It hasn't been long, and you're back again?"

"You already know, why ask!" Su Jiaoniang scoffed.

She's not shy at all!

“Rong Zhen is here too. Do you have time to meet him?” Madam Feng said, looking at Lu Wujiu.

Lu Wujiu nodded.

We can exchange ideas.

He couldn't guarantee anything else either.

The shop was busy. Madam Feng took out a stack of silver notes from her person and handed them to Su Jiaoniang: "This is the cake shop's share. We haven't sent any to the village for the past two months, so it's convenient for you to come over."

Su Jiaoniang looked at the thick stack of silver notes.

If this money were given to a children's home for the disabled, it would be enough to keep the current facility running for 50 years.

only……

Special funds should be used for their intended purpose.

If the orphanage wants to expand and take in more people, it needs to reach a certain level of income.

Otherwise, trying to make up for it from other sources would be an endless abyss.

"Cakes can really make money." Su Jiaoniang sighed, thinking back to the day she first arrived in the provincial capital, when she saw a small cake at the inn that could sell for two taels of silver.

It turns out that people in the provincial government are richer.

Hopefully, these wealthy people will do more good deeds!

For example, Su Jiaoniang's idea of ​​eating more hot pot is quite simple.

Lady Feng was happily eating hot pot.

Su Jiaoniang thought of Cai Yi's escape from Lucheng prison.

I originally wanted to tell Madam Feng to be careful, but now that I know Rong Zhen is here too, I'll just tell Rong Zhen directly.

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