Meng Zhao smiled and nodded. When the two arrived at the Shen family's courtyard, they saw Sister Yu Mei leading people to dry potato starch in the yard.
The two packed up some potato noodles to take back later, as potato noodles were gradually finding other sales channels.
A few days ago, a person from out of town took a liking to potato noodles and ordered 300 jin (150 kg) at once. If it weren't for the fact that this stuff is too fluffy and difficult to carry, he probably would have bought even more.
The starch workshop was still too small, so the potato starch was mostly made in the Shen family's courtyard. However, people came over regularly and cleaned it, so the house looked newer with the presence of people.
When the three of them drove the donkey cart back, they ran into Gu Yun. Meng Zhao's eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly went to greet him, "Gu Yun, where's your second uncle? Why didn't he come back with you?"
Meng Zhao had long planned to open a new workshop in Hongnong County and wanted to go and see it for herself. However, because Lin Qiuniang reported that someone had asked her to steal the material package, she dared not leave easily. So she asked Gu Changwu and Gu Yun to go and scout ahead.
Gu Yun said, "My second uncle is still keeping an eye on things in Hongnong County. He sent me back to let him know that we have found several suitable locations to build the workshop, as requested by my cousin-in-law. They are all close to water sources and have good roads. We are just waiting for my cousin-in-law to come and make a decision."
Meng Zhao took the things Gu Yun brought back. They showed a rough topographical map, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each place, which made Meng Zhao extremely satisfied.
Gu prepared a lot of delicious food that day, and everyone ate together. However, Gu Yun's return meant that Meng Zhao would be going out again, and this time she was expected to be gone for even longer, so the atmosphere at the dinner table was not very lively.
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