Chapter 56: Going to the Market by Mule Cart
The osmanthus cake was so soft and sweet that even the old grandfather who never liked sweets couldn't help but make an exception and try one more piece.
After having a full meal, everyone was in a good mood. They did not rush back to their rooms. Instead, they gathered in the yard, which was rare, and chatted leisurely about family matters, enjoying this rare quiet time.
Mrs. Yu never imagined that Gu Yuexuan could actually make pastries so sweet. Looking at the bits of pastry crumbs hanging from the corners of Tu Suminyang's mouth, she couldn't help but admire, "Xuanxuan's cooking skills are on par with even the cooking masters of Taibai Tower. If she could set up a stall outside, maybe she could..."
"Mother, my sister-in-law is in charge of the family's meals. It's already a huge chore to be responsible for the meals of so many family members. How can she have the energy to run the restaurant?" Tu Su Minfei interrupted appropriately and interrupted Yu's inappropriate remarks in time.
Yu immediately realized her slip of the tongue, smiled awkwardly, and explained, "That's not what I meant. I just wanted to express Xuanxuan's extraordinary craftsmanship."
At home, everyone is now sharing the chores and work, big and small. Everyone has experienced the hardships involved, so naturally no one has the heart to let Gu Yuexuan take on more work.
Gu Yuexuan acted unconcerned and said with a smile, "Setting up a stall is indeed a good way to make money, but we don't have enough syrup at home, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to make a large number of these cakes."
At this time, the old lady seemed very curious: "I heard that the sugar you used today came from the mountains. Is there such a treasure in the forest?"
Gu Yuexuan's words immediately aroused everyone's interest. She continued, "Not only do they exist, but the number is quite considerable."
"I'm thinking about collecting more while the weather is still good. Once we have enough syrup, the idea Second Aunt mentioned earlier might be realized."
Hastily proposed proposals often fail to gain a positive response until substantial results are evident.
But once those meticulously crafted desserts were tasted and the sweet flavor lingered in the mouth, the credibility of the proposal was immediately significantly enhanced.
The old lady thought for a moment, then said, "I do think this plan is feasible."
Regardless of whether setting up a stall is just a joke or has real potential for implementation, collecting more syrups that you don't have to buy with money means that at least you won't lack the sweetness in your mouth in the future, which in itself is equivalent to a harvest.
The others nodded in agreement, and Li said enthusiastically, "Then tomorrow, while Third Master and the others go to chop wood, we'll go to the mountains with Xuanxuan to collect syrup."
Xi Lanfang gave a wry smile and explained, "It's certainly not difficult to do it myself, but there's only one usable container at home, and it's really hard to find a spare right now."
A good cook cannot cook without rice. Such problems cannot become obstacles.
The old lady, who held the financial power of the family, immediately suggested, "Our meat reserves are about to run out, and buying the pottery jars will solve this problem at the same time."
As she spoke, she seemed afraid that Gu Yuexuan would steal the initiative, and hurriedly said, "I will give you the silver tomorrow. You can go to the market to buy the things you need. You don't need to worry about the trivial matters at home for the time being."
Anyway, she would not go to the market with Gu Yuexuan, absolutely!
Gu Yuexuan was not surprised at all and said softly, "Perhaps Tu Subo should also accompany me?"
The old lady frowned slightly, but Gu Yuexuan quickly explained, "We do consume a lot of charcoal at home, but we haven't found an ideal market yet. Let Tu Subo take the charcoal we baked yesterday to the town to explore the market and see what kind of price we can get. We can also inquire about the future sales direction of charcoal. After all, we can't act blindly and without any preparation."
The old lady was still in deep thought, but the old grandfather was already impressed by Gu Yuexuan's wisdom and couldn't help laughing.
"You're right, we can't act blindly."
"Bo'er, you will set out with your wife tomorrow. Take care of each other on the way, and help her share some of the heavy things."
Tu Subo had no objection to this arrangement. He nodded without saying much.
This market trip is a rare opportunity, and the things purchased are definitely not just a few pottery jars.
The old lady called her three daughters-in-law together to discuss the shopping list, while Gu Yuexuan returned to the stable alone.
Soon, Tu Subo also returned home.
He handed Gu Yuexuan the bowl of medicine she drank daily. After she finished drinking, he asked, "How did you come up with the idea of having me accompany you?"
His eyes were full of doubt, but also a hint of expectation.
In Gu Yuexuan's dictionary, there is no such word as "act hastily".
She is like a skilled chess player, carefully calculating every move and never making a move lightly.
In this conversation, she seemed to just follow the old lady's words and gently guide her, but the old lady did not realize that she had fallen into Gu Yuexuan's rhythm.
Gu Yuexuan was secretly surprised. She didn't expect that the other party could see through her thoughts so quickly. She couldn't help but laugh: "You guys, your wisdom is really amazing."
Her eyes revealed her new understanding of Tu Subo, and she muttered to herself, "It turns out that you are very different from the image in the rumors."
Tu Subo smiled calmly, his broad shoulders shrugged slightly, and his heroic eyebrows raised slightly, as if silently asking: "So, what exactly is making you so hesitant?"
Gu Yuexuan rubbed her cheeks gently, let out a long sigh, and said a little frustratedly: "Well, you guessed it right."
"Tu Subo, could you please lend me a hand?"
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At first light the next morning, Tu Subo had already parked the mule cart borrowed from the Hu family at the door. While Gu Yuexuan was washing her face and getting ready, he had already loaded the charcoal blocks onto the cart.
The old lady handed Gu Yuexuan two taels of silver and a list, saying, "In addition to preparing some canned food, you also need to go to the cloth shop to buy two pieces of coarse cloth and some cotton. If the expenses are not enough, you can use the money you earn from selling charcoal to supplement it."
After she finished speaking, she still seemed uneasy and added a few more words: "Remember to ask for a receipt from the cloth shop. Be careful when shopping and choose carefully to avoid buying defective goods."
When Tu Subo suggested going to borrow a mule cart, the old lady's heart moved slightly, and she actually had the idea of going with him.
However, when she saw Tu Subo carrying charcoal weighing hundreds of pounds onto the cart without hesitation, she instantly backed off.
Tu Subo was not a pushover. If this naughty grandson asked her to help carry the charcoal, it would probably be even more tiring than the last time she walked there!
Gu Yuexuan looked at the old lady, her eyes filled with mischievous smiles. She showed her intentions clearly on her face. After taking the silver, she carefully put it away and nodded in agreement: "Okay, we will be back as soon as we finish our business. Grandma, what would you like to taste tonight?"
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