Chapter 172 The Rich Businessman Appears
The ice jelly was served in a bowl. After adding brown sugar water, the original herbal fragrance was given a hint of sweetness. Wen Chengming carefully scooped a mouthful and his eyes lit up instantly.
"Delicious! We can open a new stall at home!"
Doing business to make money is better done sooner rather than later. After getting the double approval of Wen Chengming and Wen Liyu, Cheng Weiyao packed up and set off with the ice jelly.
It was just past noon when they set out and arrived at the street. The sun was scorching. The aunt and the imperial concubine had a roujiamo and a tea egg respectively, and they cooperated well with each other.
"Hey, isn't this the stall owner's wife? What new things are she cooking up? Looks like we're in for a treat today!"
"I'm queuing up, don't grab my order! From roujiamo to flat meat, I'm a loyal customer!"
The old diners were sharp-eyed. They were originally sitting in groups of three or four under the trees to enjoy the cool air. When they saw Cheng Wei Yao coming over unsteadily with a small cart, they all started to make jokes.
"Then we must let our family taste it first, right?"
Cheng Weiyao unhurriedly parked her cart next to the roujiamo stall. On the cart sat a large basin and a clay pot, both covered with a layer of white gauze to keep out dust.
The Imperial Concubine and the concubine were both curious. They all knew that Wei Yao was a person with her own ideas, but this was the first time they had seen her being so secretive.
When the gauze was removed, a basin was revealed filled with shimmering ice powder, while another earthenware jar was half-full of brown sugar water, with a bamboo tube inside. Next to the cart was a small pile of palm-sized bowls and soup spoons.
"It's pleasing to the eye, a great way to beat the summer heat!"
"Line up, line up, I'm in the lead, I'm number one!"
The diners spontaneously began to line up in a long queue, and Cheng Weiyao gave priority to the imperial concubine and the concubine, each of whom had a bowl. They had been working hard since early morning and it was a good time to take a break.
The traditional method of making Bingbingfen retains the original aroma of plants and has a slightly sweet taste, but it is not sweet and greasy. Instead, it is cool and smooth, instantly dispelling the heat.
Because Cheng Wei Yao did not bring tables, chairs or benches this time, the diners took bowls and soup spoons, and squatted under the shade of the trees with their ice jelly.
"Cool, sweet, and icy!"
As Cheng Weiyao called out and diners encouraged her to eat, there was a constant stream of people lining up, and soon the pots that had been brought out were all gone.
"Sister-in-law, we are here to support you!"
At the critical moment, Wen Liyu and Wen Chengming came over with a basin of bingbing jelly, which saved the out-of-stock crisis.
Goudan and his friends looked at it with envy, but they were short of money. What's more, they had already eaten the roujiamo as their wages in the morning, so they were too embarrassed to go forward.
"Try it, I made it for you..."
Wen Chengming was small, and with several adults present, he was even more reluctant to let his beloved help. He spotted Goudan and his peers and immediately went over to chat with them, bringing his homemade bingbingfen.
The little beggars were all flattered, and Cheng Weiyao caught a glimpse of Wen Chengming's actions from the corner of her eye and curled her lips slightly.
Socializing is a good thing. Staying at home reading books all day is not a long-term solution. It will easily turn you into a nerd. Although Goudan and his group of children have miserable backgrounds, they are all kind-hearted. It is good to interact with them.
"It's been a while since I've been here. The streets of Qingshi Town are bustling with activity... Madam, I've heard of your great name for a long time. I'm Wang Yuanbao, and I've come here especially to admire your reputation."
Business was booming when a powerful voice suddenly came out. The person who came was a middle-aged man with a big belly, followed by a group of servants.
Cheng Weiyao frowned and looked up at Wang Yuanbao's clothes: a silk robe and a big gold ring. He was just short of having the words "I am a nouveau riche" hung on his body.
She has always treated the poor and the rich equally, but she cannot condone the behavior of bringing servants with her and disrupting the queue.
"If you want to eat, go to the back and line up."
Cheng Weiyao indifferently withdrew her gaze and ignored Wang Yuanbao's bow.
Wang Yuanbao narrowed his eyes slightly and looked up with some dissatisfaction, but when he saw Cheng Weiyao, Wen Liyu and the Imperial Noble Consort, all of whom were beauties, he instantly calmed down.
It is not difficult to tell from their eyebrows and eyes that these people are all from the same family. It is true that beauties always gather together!
"Young man, let me discuss something with you. For one tael of silver, give me your position."
Wang Yuanbao casually took out some silver from his sleeve and started to cut in line. Since the beauty stall owner didn't like to cut in line, he would buy a seat in a fair and open manner.
"Didn't you listen to the stall owner? Go queue up behind him."
The diner whose name was called was a little tempted, but chose to refuse with great courage. He was able to get so high up in the line purely because of his quick eyes and hands.
"I understand. You don't have enough money, right? I'll raise the price to two taels of silver. Is there anyone willing to give up their seat?"
Wang Yuanbao chose to cast a wide net, firmly believing that money could solve most problems.
The corners of Cheng Weiyao's mouth twitched slightly. Her bingbingfen was only 80 cents a bowl. Wasn't this rich guy just showing off his wealth?
"You can go in line next to me. Don't give me the two taels of silver. Just consider it as paying for the people behind me."
An old diner took the initiative to stand up. Rich businessmen like this are very concerned about their reputation, and they will not be so easy to talk to if they are repeatedly humiliated.
It's just a position. At worst, we can start from the beginning. Harmony brings wealth.
"A man who knows the current situation is a hero. Not only is the stall owner's wife beautiful, but the diners are also kind-hearted..."
Wang Yuanbao waved his hand, signaling the servant to give the silver, and he naturally stood in the team.
He came here mainly with a purpose. He had been doing business outside before, and just two days after returning home, he heard that Qingshi Town had become famous for its snacks.
He was doing business in his own territory without any prior notice, and it was getting bigger and bigger. He wanted to see what kind of delicacy this was and was amazed by it.
The most important thing is that before he came back, he met an old acquaintance outside the city. It was said that he was very unhappy with the family, especially the man in charge.
Not to mention that the old acquaintance was unhappy, after seeing the beauties in this family, he was already very unhappy with Wen Chengyun without even meeting him. All the benefits were taken by him alone!
"Madam, if Wang Yuanbao says something unpleasant, please be patient. I think he's just looking for trouble. He's involved in every business in Qingshi Town, big or small. I'm afraid your new stall will be difficult..."
The diner glanced at Wang Yuanbao's thoughtful expression, and secretly reported him to Cheng Weiyao while serving the ice jelly.
Cheng Weiyao smiled calmly. She just didn't believe that an old man in business could cover up everything.
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