"You'll know after trying it!" Lu Qing smiled mysteriously.
Aunt Wang couldn't wait to open the bottle cap. A rich tomato aroma hit her nose, making her mouth water.
"Oh my God, what is this? It smells so good!" She couldn't wait to scoop a spoonful into her mouth, and her eyes widened instantly.
"It's so delicious! Sour and sweet, really appetizing!"
The other neighbors also praised it highly, saying that the jam was even better than the one sold at the supply and marketing cooperative!
Old Mrs. Lu smiled so hard that the wrinkles on her face stretched out like a blooming chrysanthemum.
She would brag to everyone she met: "My third daughter-in-law is so clever and skillful, she can do anything!" She was so proud that she wanted everyone to know.
The little guy also joined in the fun, holding a big white steamed bun in his hand and eating it with relish while dipping it in jam.
While eating, he boasted: "The jam made by my mother is the best in the world!" He looked so excited, like a proud little peacock.
For a moment, the Lu family courtyard was bustling with activity and filled with laughter.
At this moment, Aunt Wang rubbed her hands and said a little embarrassedly: "Qiqi, can I ask how this jam is made?" Shen Qiqi's jam was like a bomb that exploded in the quiet little village.
The news spread like wings to every corner of the village, attracting all the young girls and wives in the village to run to Lu's house, staring at Shen Qiqi eagerly, their eyes were like those of star-chasers seeing their own idol.
Aunt Wang started the conversation, and other neighbors echoed: "Yes, Qiqi, teach us! We also want to make it for our family to try." For a moment, the Lu family's courtyard was crowded with people, chattering, and it was even more lively than a vegetable market.
Old Mrs. Lu's face suddenly fell, and her brows were furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly.
She was calculating in her mind: If I teach them this, who will buy our jam in the future?
Wouldn’t that cut off your source of income?
She nervously tugged at the corner of Shen Qiqi's clothes and whispered, "Qiqi, this...this is not good, right?" The tone was like an old hen protecting her chicks, afraid that they would be taken away by a weasel.
However, Shen Qiqi didn't understand the old lady's meaning at all. She waved her hand generously: "No problem! We are all neighbors, and we should help each other!" She was so confident that it seemed as if she was not teaching people how to make jam, but awarding the Nobel Prize.
An aura of "I am the queen, shining with confidence" instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.
When the old lady heard this, she almost fainted.
This prodigal girl is really ungrateful!
She stamped her feet in anxiety, wishing she could sew Shen Qiqi's mouth shut.
But Shen Qiqi was already immersed in the joy of "sharing" and couldn't extricate herself.
She seemed to see the future, where the aroma of jam wafted from every household, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, and the world turned into a beautiful pink!
This scene is so beautiful that she dare not look at it!
"Tomorrow morning, everyone, bring your stuff to my house and I'll teach you how to do it!" Shen Qiqi announced proudly, like a female general commanding an army.
When the neighbors heard this, they cheered and their faces were full of smiles, they were happier than if they had won the lottery.
This is such a blessing from heaven!
They all thanked Shen Qiqi with such enthusiasm that they almost wanted to lift her up and throw her into the air.
Only Old Mrs. Lu had a look of despair on her face, feeling like an eggplant hit by frost, wilted and withered.
She prayed silently in her heart: God, please protect this girl from squandering all the family wealth!
The next morning, just as the sky was getting light, the Lu family courtyard was crowded with people.
The neighbors all brought their pots and pans, waiting excitedly for Shen Qiqi to start the class.
If you didn’t know what was going on, you would think that some chef came to the village to provide free medical treatment!
Shen Qiqi stood in the yard, looking at the dark crowd in front of her, took a deep breath, and slowly said: "First, we have to prepare fresh..." Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by a sharp voice.
"Hey, isn't this the third daughter-in-law of the Lu family? What? Is she going to change her career to become a teacher?" A strange female voice came from the crowd, her tone full of sarcasm.
Shen Qiqi looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman dressed in fancy clothes, walking towards her with a slender waist, a meaningful smile on her face...
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