It's a new day again, and the sun is rising gradually in the east.
It was a nice, sunny day, with no sign of the storm that had raged yesterday.
Mr. Zeng was sleeping soundly when he was awakened by a knock on the door.
He frowned and sat up, put on his coat and went to open the door. "What's going on so early in the morning?"
The subordinate looked anxious, "Boss, someone over there is sick, with a high fever and the situation is very dangerous."
The prisoners were divided into four groups and stayed in different families. He was in charge of one of the groups. How could he not report it if something happened?
Another officer came running over quickly, "Boss, someone on my side is sick too, what should I do?"
Deputy Captain Li also came over, "The situation over there is not good either, someone has a severe fever."
Lord Zeng rubbed his brows. These people were too weak. They fell ill after being exposed to the rain. "Count them. How many people are there in total? Gather the sick people together for easier management."
"Go ask the village chief where we can get a doctor. Get one right away."
"yes."
"No one is allowed to run around."
"yes."
You won’t know until you check. Once you check, you’ll be shocked to find that nearly half of the prisoners are sick.
They are all spoiled, enjoying all the wealth and luxury, and their skin is extremely delicate and fragile.
For example, Old Mrs. Mu was bedridden and had a fever. She was confused and held her eldest son's hand to ask for roasted venison. Haha.
Lord Zeng gave an order to move all the patients out to prevent them from contracting the disease.
As they were discussing something, everyone smelled the fragrance of food and couldn't help looking around.
"What a nice smell! Where does the smell come from..." Deputy Captain Li suddenly reacted and ran to the kitchen.
Others followed, scrambling to be the first, fearing that they would fall behind.
The kitchen is filled with smoke and the aroma of food is so strong that it makes you hungry.
"Miss Mu San, what delicious food did you make?"
A slender figure turned around and smiled brightly, "Chicken porridge."
When you open the lid of the pot, a large pot of delicious chicken porridge comes into view, instantly awakening your taste buds.
Master Mu used a large spoon to make porridge for everyone, while Mu Ziang was responsible for distributing the thousand-layer cakes, and Mu Zicheng handed over portions of pickled radishes.
Deputy Captain Li couldn't wait to take a big mouthful of the chicken porridge, "Ah, it's so hot." He couldn't bear to spit it out even though it was hot, so he swallowed it down. It was too delicious.
It is dense, fragrant, fresh, tender and smooth. It goes down the esophagus and makes the stomach warm, which is indescribably comfortable.
The Thousand Layer Cake looks as thin as paper. When you take a bite, the outer skin is crispy, while the inside is salty and delicious. It is soft and layered, with distinct layers, and has a particularly rich taste.
He drank two large bowls in one breath before slowing down. The pickled radish was sour and sweet, which whetted his appetite.
He never expected that even the side dishes would be so eye-catching.
"I never knew radishes were so delicious. I never even touched them before."
“This thousand-layer cake is so delicious when paired with the delicious and smooth chicken porridge.”
Mu Wanqing had already taken her own portion back home to eat. She had deliberately taken a little more for fear that it would not be enough.
Madam Mu was sweating profusely while eating and was full of praise for the food.
There was a knock on the door. Mu Wanqing got up, opened the door and saw that it was Mu Rongxue.
"Third sister." Mu Rongxue said that she was really just passing by and accidentally smelled the fragrance of food. Her feet seemed to have taken root there as if they had their own consciousness and were unable to move.
Her eyes fell on the tempting chicken porridge, and she could no longer control her inner desire, and her saliva kept swallowing, "Um... I want to buy some food, can I?"
She couldn't stand eating dry food anymore! She just wanted to eat something smooth!
Mu Wanqing was surprised, "You have money?"
"Yes." Mu Rongxue took out some silver from her arms.
Mu Wanqing didn't ask where the money came from, "A bowl of chicken porridge, a serving of thousand-layer cake, thirty cents."
Mu Rongxue's eyes lit up, and she stuffed the money into her pocket and squeezed into the room, "Can I stay here and eat?"
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, and Mu Rongxue couldn't wait to pick up the chicken porridge and take a bite. The delicious taste buds exploded on the tip of her tongue, making her feel comfortable.
Her tears were streaming down her face. This was the food that humans should eat.
"Good." She expressed her strong love in a slurred voice.
She ate voraciously, not looking like a lady at all. Second Madam Mu felt very upset. She was once a darling of heaven, a lady from a noble family with perfect dining etiquette, but she had only been in decline for a short time and had become like this.
Mu Rongxue finished eating, and before she had time to wipe her mouth, she looked at Mu Wanqing eagerly, "Third sister, I want to buy some more to bring back for my sick family members to try."
Most of the people in the Mu family fell ill, but she and Mu Jinyao and a few other kids were fine.
I can only say that the cold-relieving soup is still useful.
Mu Wanqing did prepare some extra food, but the quantity was limited. "My father and brother are still getting food, so they haven't eaten yet."
She is only responsible for cooking and doesn't take care of anything else.
With Mu Rongxue's proud personality, she would definitely turn around and leave if she was rejected. But looking at the steaming food and thinking about the wonderful delicacy just now, she... rushed over and grabbed Mu Wanqing's arm, shaking it stiffly, once, again.
After shaking for a while, she got used to it. She shamelessly acted like a spoiled child, "Third sister, please, I beg you, I know you are a good person, little fairy sister, a beautiful and kind little fairy, please help me."
Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. She learned this from those little brats and put it into practice right away.
Unable to get rid of him any more, Mu Wanqing had to share out a portion, but the amount was not much.
Mu Rongxue jumped up happily, "Thank you, Third Sister, you are the best, I love you the most."
This familiar look made Mu Wanqing speechless. Wasn't she very arrogant before? Sister, your personality has collapsed.
Mu Rongxue was about to go out with the food, when she turned around she saw Mr. Mu and his son. They had their eyes wide open, looking as if they had seen a ghost.
Her face flushed, and she walked over with her head held high and bowed respectfully, "Hello, second uncle, hello, two brothers, I'm going back now."
Mr. Mu and his son silently made way for her and watched her leave.
"Why does this girl seem like a different person? She used to look down on us and ignore us."
Madam Mu placed the food on the table with a smile, "People will become wiser after they have suffered."
Mr. Mu thought about it and agreed.
After dinner, Mu Wanqing asked her second brother to invite Lord Zeng over.
Mr. Zeng was busy since early morning, and by the time he had some free time, it was almost noon.
He stood by the well, a little confused, "What's going on?"
Mu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, "Master Zeng, what's the situation?"
Lord Zeng frowned, "Several people are seriously ill. Let's stay for three days to see how they develop."
"Three days, then..." Mu Wanqing's eyes rolled around, cunning as a fox, "Master Zeng, do you want to make money?"
She decisively threw out a bait.
Isn't this nonsense? The officials took the trouble to escort the prisoners thousands of miles away just to make money.
Mr. Zeng knew that she was a smart girl and would not chat for nothing. "What do you think?"
Mu Wanqing looked around and saw only Master Mu and his son guarding there.
"I have a soap recipe that I want to make and sell..."
Mr. Zeng didn't understand, "What is that?"
Mu Wanqing looked at him in surprise, her face full of "You don't even know this kind of thing?"
"It's soap nuts for removing dirt. It's used for washing your face and taking a bath. It can also be used for washing clothes."
She thought of countless options and finally decided on soap.
It has low entry requirements, low cost, small size and is easy to carry, and most importantly, it has a huge market.
Mr. Zeng knew about soapberries and had used them at home, but they were a little expensive for him.
"Who are you selling it to? Poor people use wood ash to wash clothes, which is free. Ordinary people use soap beans, and rich people use soap beans. What's so special about your product that I have to have it?"
He has clear thinking and a sharp perspective.
Mu Wanqing is not afraid of him being smart, but she is afraid of him being stupid.
When she purchased supplies, she bought soap nuts, which are made from ground soapberries.
Although soap nuts and soap sound similar, they are actually not the same thing.
"Soap nuts have a weak cleaning power and are expensive, so they are unlikely to be widely used. But the soap I'm talking about is cheap and has a strong cleaning power, so it can be afforded by every household. That will be a huge consumer market."
She talked eloquently, her eyes sparkling. "It can be made into two kinds. One is cheap and easy-to-use soap, which is for the common people. Let's not talk about the rural people, let's talk about the people in the town. Who would use wood ash at any time? It's inconvenient."
"Once the cities all use it, the villagers will naturally follow suit. I fully believe in the life wisdom of the working people."
She paused, "There's also one that's made into soap, with expensive spices added, and made into beautiful shapes, for the wealthy. I can make something better than the toiletries they already have, so quality is the key."
Mr. Zeng was very tempted, but he was cautious by nature. This was not a trivial matter. "I have to think about it carefully..."
Before he could finish, two square pieces of soap appeared in front of Mr. Zeng, one of which was golden and beautiful, like a work of art.
The other one is much more ordinary, and looks bland.
"I made this last night, would you like to try it, sir?"
Making soap is actually very simple. All you need are lime water, alkali solution, and grease.
The fat can be animal oil, such as lard.
Alkaline water is made by burning wood ash into water. You just need to adjust the proportions properly. She had made soap in the laboratory, so she knew this very well.
Mr. Zeng's eyes widened as he picked up the golden soap with carvings on it. It was so exquisite and unprecedented.
He sniffed it gently and smelled a faint fragrance, which was very pleasant. "What's added to this?"
"Wild chrysanthemum." In autumn, the fields are full of wild chrysanthemums, which can be picked at will.
The more Mr. Zeng looked at it, the more he liked it. If he had money, he would also like to buy a bar of this soap. "How much does it cost to make a bar of this soap?"
Mu Wanqing held up two fingers, "Twenty cents."
Mr. Zeng gasped, it was cheaper than he thought, "What about this one?"
Mu Wanqing looked at the regular soap and said, "Ten cents."
Wild chrysanthemums are free, but they do cost labor.
Mr. Zeng's blood rushed to his head and boiled. He had a strong premonition that this was a huge opportunity.
But he remained calm and said, "Let me try first."
He took off his dirty coat and washed it himself. After soaking the clothes with well water, he applied a layer of soap and rubbed them hard. The clothes became as clean as new.
His eyes lit up. It was indeed better than soap nuts. "Great, great. It is indeed better than soap nuts. Miss Mu San, this can be done!"
Mu Wanqing smiled calmly, "Well, let's talk about how to cooperate first."
She positioned herself as a partner rather than a superior, and the meaning of this is completely different.
Mr. Zeng was stunned for a moment, and a strange color flashed in his eyes, "Tell me about it."
Mu Wanqing had already thought about it, and she tested him lightly, "I'll provide the recipe, you provide the ingredients, and we'll split the profits 70% to 30%."
When Master Zeng heard this, he was immediately unhappy. Was she not going to pay a dime? And she wanted to take 30%?
"You alone account for 30%, what about the 30 of us? Do you think that's appropriate?"
Had she forgotten that she was a convict?
Mu Wanqing was calm and pointed to her head with her slender fingers. "I have a recipe, I have sales ideas, and I have a brain made of gold. It's perfect. Besides, how do you know that I only have one recipe?"
The last sentence completely moved Mr. Zeng. Status is not important, what is important is to make money! "I can only give you 10%."
Mu Wanqing curled her lips in disgust, "Twenty percent."
"One and a half percent."
Mu Wanqing thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Deal."
Mr. Zeng felt very complicated, always wondering if he was being fooled by a little girl.
Mu Wanqing was not worried at all that he would go back on his word, as the core technology was in her hands.
"This is just an experiment. If the cooperation is pleasant, there will be another one."
This was just part of her plan. She had to first win over these officials and use them for her own purposes.
What she wants is the right to speak in this team, unique and absolute!
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I'm going to fight on April Fools' Day, I hope everything goes well.
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