Chapter 222 I, I’m pregnant
Wen Zhenyi sorted out the recipes and asked Lin Jie to deliver them over. He also asked Lin Jie to tell the shopkeeper how to give away the recipes, which could be a random gift or a gift based on the number of items purchased.
Lin Jie took it to heart and delivered the recipe along the way when he delivered the meal.
Wen Zhenyi took out the lotus root powder and prepared to make a dessert for lunch today, lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar.
She mixed lotus root powder, glutinous rice flour and starch together, added hot water and stirred evenly, then added a small amount of clean water, adding small amounts and multiple times to make a smooth batter.
Then add osmanthus sugar and mix well. Brush some sesame oil on the plate to prevent sticking. Finally, pour the batter into the plate and steam it in the steamer for two cups of tea.
When the time is up, take it out and let it cool, then brush a little osmanthus sugar on it.
When Zhu Tao and the others entered the kitchen, they smelled the faint fragrance of osmanthus flowers in the kitchen: "Yi Yi, what are you doing?"
"Lotus root powder and osmanthus candy, ready to sell at noon."
"It smells so good." Aunt Ding praised.
"It will cool down in a while, you guys can try it."
Aunt You was the first to refuse: "I won't eat it. During the time I've been here, not only has Hu Zi gained weight, but I've gained weight too."
Aunt Yin also nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, you can't eat anymore. If you eat more, I'm afraid your figure will be ruined."
Seeing that they didn't eat it, Aunt Ding naturally didn't eat it either.
Zhu Tao covered her mouth and smiled, "Isn't this great, my three aunts?"
"What's good about that? If you keep going like this, I'm afraid you'll be disliked."
Wen Zhenyi carefully looked at the three of them. They were a little fatter than when they came, but not to the point of being exaggerated. "They are round and smooth, which is good."
"Girl, you're the one who thinks up ways to cook for us every day. We can't eat it."
Aunt You was about to say something, but she yawned and felt a little sleepy.
Wen Zhenyi saw that she was sleepy and asked hurriedly: "Aunt You, did you not get enough rest last night?"
Aunt You waved her hand and yawned again: "I don't know what's wrong with me lately. I always feel sleepy and always feel like I haven't gotten enough sleep."
"Why don't you go see Doctor Wan?"
"There's nothing wrong with me except..." He didn't finish his sentence and yawned again.
When she yawned, the others followed suit, one after another, like a chain reaction.
Finally, Aunt Ding couldn't stand it anymore: "Just listen to Yi Yi and go take a look. It won't cost much."
Aunt You also felt that it was not a good thing for him to be so listless all the time, and it was affecting everyone's work: "Why don't we go and take a look?"
"Go ahead. You're not busy right now." Wen Zhenyi had some guesses, but still hoped that she would go for a diagnosis.
Aunt You took off her apron, said something to Hu Zi, told him to stay in the yard, and then went out.
When she came back, she was a little distracted.
Aunt Ding and the others were startled: "What's wrong with you?"
Aunt You was a little dazed: "I, I'm pregnant."
Aunt Yin was frightened by her expression. When she heard she was pregnant, she wanted to slap her: "Being pregnant is not a good thing. Why do you look so sad?"
Wen Zhenyi smiled and said, "Aunt You, since you are pregnant, go back to the village and take good care of yourself. Come back after you give birth."
Aunt You complained: "I knew you would let me go back if I got pregnant."
"The workload here is not easy. You're pregnant. If you get bumped or hit, Uncle You will definitely come after me."
Aunt You gave her a sidelong glance and said, "It's not as exaggerated as you say."
"I'm telling the truth. Let's pack up and go back today."
Aunt You felt a little sad looking at Hu Zi. She wanted to earn more money to send him to a private school. She didn't ask him to pass the imperial examinations, but only hoped that he would be able to read and write.
How could Wen Zhenyi not know what they were thinking? Even the stupid mother wanted to save more dowry for her daughter.
"Aunt You, please go back to the village and help my family cook. You know my family is busy with the pig farm right now, so there's no one to cook at home."
How could Aunt You not know what Wen Zhenyi meant? Even if their family was busy with the pig farm, they still had time to cook: "Yi Yi, no need. I know what you mean."
"I don't mean to help you."
"So what do you mean?"
"You're pregnant, I can't stop you from coming to work, and I can't give you my salary for free, right?"
Aunt You and the others looked at her in surprise: "Yi Yi, are you still paying us?"
"Isn't it normal for a woman to get married, get pregnant, and have children? Does that mean I don't want you to work just because you're pregnant and have children?"
"But, it will take me several months!"
"When you are close to giving birth, I will give you maternity leave so you can have the baby with peace of mind. When the baby is three months old, you can consider whether you want to continue working here."
Aunt You didn't know whether to be happy or sad when she heard this, but her eyes felt a little sore.
Aunt Ding and the others looked at Wen Zhenyi with complicated eyes.
"Don't look at me like that. Aunt You has returned to the village, and there's probably no one to clean up my house right now. It would be nice for her to help clean up and cook. Just don't get pregnant at the same time, aunts. Otherwise, I won't be able to open this shop."
Aunt Ding and the others looked at her and smiled: "We must have staggered them for you."
"It's okay if we can't miss it, Xiao Taozi, A Xiang, the three of us will just have to work a little harder." Wen Zhenyi shrugged indifferently.
Aunt You returned to the village happily, bringing with her a letter from Wen Zhenyi explaining the situation.
Aunt Ding and Aunt Yin are still the same as before. In the past, Wen Zhenyi could just be a hands-off boss, but now the store is short-staffed, so she has to take on the responsibility herself.
Wen Yongnan and Wen Yongman will also help when they come back at noon.
Cheng Lesheng came to eat for free recently. As long as he didn't have too much to do, he would discuss the account book with Shen Hanxing. The two of them had a clear understanding of the account book.
That day, Shen Xiucai was feeling a little unwell and did not come to the restaurant for dinner. Shen Hanxing also looked worried: "Sister Wen, I may have to take a few days off. Grandpa is not feeling well, and I am worried."
“Brother Shen, you go back to take care of Grandpa Shen. I will ask Brother Lin to bring food over every day.”
"Thanks."
"No, if you need me to do anything, please ask Brother Lin to give me a message."
Shen Hanxing nodded, packed up and returned to the private school.
Wen Zhenyi became even busier, and autumn had already arrived before he knew it.
Cheng Lesheng ran to Wen Zhenyi's shop and asked, "Miss Wen, do you still have lotus root starch?"
Wen Zhenyi was slightly stunned when he saw him: "What's wrong?"
"I've sold out of my store, but many customers are still looking for me. I just wanted to ask, do you still have any lotus root starch left?"
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