Chapter 48 Seeing it but not being able to eat it, won't make you drool?
"I want to buy some porcelain." Lin Zhaozhao had a feeling that this shop's ceramics would not disappoint her. "I also want to order a batch of earthenware jars."
"What does the customer intend to use this for?" The shopkeeper, an old man with gray hair, calmly introduced the ceramics to her after learning her thoughts.
After the trip, Lin Zhaozhao had a general idea of the situation. Huichun had abundant clay resources, and ceramics were everywhere, though of varying quality. The general price ranged from 10 to 100 wen. Song family ceramics were slightly more expensive, ranging from five qian to five liang, but they were still good value for money, and Lin Zhaozhao could accept them.
After selecting the porcelain pieces she liked, Lin Zhaozhao stated her customization requirements. Because they were fairly standard, the average price was around one tael (approximately 50 grams).
After confirming the delivery date, Lin Zhaozhao paid the deposit and left Songjia Ceramics.
The streets have been cleaned up and look brand new. Before, they always seemed shrouded in gloom and desolation, but after the cleaning, they seem to have come alive. Small green buds are faintly showing on the withered branches on the walls.
After finishing cleaning, the mother and her two children locked the door and went home. Amidst their laughter and chatter, there were a few bleating and meowing sounds, as if they were vying for attention or protesting.
The setting sun cast their shadows long until they disappeared from sight. The door of Song Family Ceramics was pushed open, and the old man looked up at the spotless street, gazing at the sky. "A return to prosperity?"
With a long sigh, the old man's eyes suddenly brightened, but soon dimmed like fireworks after their brilliance had faded.
The day Mrs. Zhang hosted the banquet was sunny and bright.
Madam Zhang greeted each distinguished guest with delight, her radiant smile almost an extension of herself. The ladies, huddled together, exchanged bewildered glances, until Madam Zhang led them there under the pretext of admiring the flowers, where a fruit tree laden with crimson fruit suddenly appeared before them.
"This is a gift that my son went to great lengths to get for his grandmother. It's called strawberry, and it's a rare item that you can't find anywhere in Huichun City."
"The taste is such that this thing should only exist in the world, how often can one taste it in the human world?" As she said this, Madam Zhang secretly glanced at the faces of the haughty noble ladies. Her eyes were clearly rolling to the sky, but she still had to force a smile and not show the slightest bit of her anger.
This feeling is absolutely amazing.
Finally, I got my revenge.
"It's just a raspberry tree, why make such a big fuss and hold a banquet to show off?"
"He truly comes from a humble background, is shallow-minded, and can't be considered respectable."
"That look in his eyes, his chin was practically sticking up to the sky."
"They say it's something that's unparalleled in heaven and earth, but the taste is exactly the same."
"Let's see how the Zhang family completely loses what little face they have left this time."
The ladies who had gathered were all eager to see what would happen after being treated this way by Madam Zhang.
Finally, it was mealtime. The food was decent and there was nothing wrong with it. The only thing that seemed impolite was the plate of fruit. The apples, peaches, and figs were cut into pieces and oxidized quickly due to exposure to air. Even the raspberries that were supposed to be shown off were just one, dry and piled up in the middle.
The expressions on everyone's faces varied, though they remained outwardly composed and wore smiles. Inwardly, they felt embarrassed, but the aroma of the fruit kept wafting into their nostrils, stimulating their taste buds. Some couldn't resist taking a small bite, and then, unable to stop, they impolitely finished the entire plate.
The lingering fragrance on my lips and teeth left me wanting more.
Some bystanders, seeing this, also tried it out despite the embarrassment, and all of them fell into the pit.
Now I finally understand why the Zhang family held a special banquet for this. It seemed ordinary at first glance, but after tasting it, I realized that the flavor was completely different from what I had eaten outside. After eating, I felt extremely comfortable and at peace.
Soon, many people inquired about the origin of the strawberries from Madam Zhang. Enjoying the admiration of others, Madam Zhang kept the origin of the strawberries a secret.
Tsk, that's exactly what I want—to let you only get a taste, to see it but not be able to eat it, to make you drool with envy.
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