The creation of chili sauce initially swept through Kyoto, and now people in the surrounding prefectures are going crazy for it. People on every street corner are talking about this novel condiment.
The allure of chili sauce is indescribable. Its arrival swept through Kyoto like a whirlwind, filling every corner with its spicy aroma.
From bustling streets and alleys to quiet residential areas, whether it's a lively restaurant or a cozy family kitchen, chili sauce has become an indispensable part of life.
In restaurants, chefs consider it a secret weapon. It's the finishing touch to a dish, a magic that makes your taste buds revel.
Every dish, whether main course or snack, takes on a new life and charm with the addition of chili sauce. Those who love spicy food will show a satisfied smile after tasting it.
In a family kitchen, chili sauce is a great help to the cook.
They use it to enhance flavor, adding texture and color to dishes. Whether stir-frying or stewing meat, chili sauce brings a unique charm to every dish.
That intense spiciness can instantly awaken the appetite of the family, making every dish on the table look, smell, and taste delicious.
The popularity of chili sauce is not just because of its delicious taste. Its unique spiciness is like a challenge that makes people unable to resist it.
That kind of spiciness is a bittersweet experience, constantly pushing the limits of your taste buds as you savor it. And each challenge brings new sensations and surprises.
"Ling'er, when will you be able to launch your new flavor of chili sauce?" Chairman Wang now truly treats the three of them like his own sisters; they are golden nuggets that will continuously generate wealth.
"Sister Lianyi, it's almost done. Now we're doing the final test. Once everyone thinks it's okay, we can start making it." Ling'er smiled knowingly.
Now these girls all call each other "sisters" and are very close.
"Lan'er, how are the new products selling at your Menglaoji herbal tea shop these days?"
Having just finished reading Xi'er's letter, Meng Zhelan took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Xi'er's recent actions were always terrifying.
"Sister Lianyi, the shopkeeper has been struggling to keep up with the accounts lately, don't you think?" The three of them smiled at each other.
Since the chili peppers grown in the greenhouse before the Lunar New Year began to bear fruit, they have been working tirelessly to make chili sauce. As the weather warms up, Chairman Wang has devoted half of her farmland to growing chili peppers.
Using her position as president of the chamber of commerce, she invited the owners of various restaurants and grain and oil mills to a banquet and prepared nine dishes with chili sauce.
Without a doubt, it instantly captivated everyone's taste buds upon its release.
Orders poured in, but Chairman Wang limited the quantity to each person. Scarcity drives up value; he decided to let a select few get their hands on the goods first.
Taking advantage of this time difference, large areas of chili peppers were able to thrive. As a result, those who wanted to imitate them were initially confused and unable to find enough seeds.
Li Xi's foresight led her to have Chairman Wang purchase chili seedlings from all over the country last year.
Now Chairman Wang is selling some of the chili seeds, allowing farmers to spend a small amount of money to grow these golden nuggets that can make them money.
With current farming practices, one mu (unit of land area) can yield over two to three thousand jin (unit of weight), depending on the farmer's planting techniques. If each jin of chili peppers is purchased at 8 wen (unit of currency), then one mu can earn over sixteen liang (unit of weight) per year, a considerable sum.
"When will Xi'er be back?" Ling'er missed Li Xi terribly. The last time she came back was three months ago, just in time for the chili pepper harvest. Everyone instantly felt reassured, having found their pillar of support.
She directed everyone to harvest, wash, dry, and prepare the ingredients, and then adjusted the chili sauce flavor with Ling'er several times. Before it was even launched, she left.
“Xi’er wrote that she will return to the capital in another month.” Meng Zhelan smiled slightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
"That's great! We're just waiting for her to come back and share the money. She'll probably come back as soon as she smells the gold." Chairman Wang laughed casually.
President Wang prepared a small courtyard for the four of them at the Chamber of Commerce, which served as their exclusive office area. These novel terms were all suggested by Li Xi. The three of them had gotten used to them and used them with ease.
Meng Zhelan was writing down a recipe for herbal tea, which was suggested by Xi'er.
It was said that eating too much chili might cause some people to feel hot, so she was asked to prescribe some remedies to clear heat and reduce internal fire. After many attempts, Li Xi finally came up with a herbal tea that everyone could accept—Meng Lao Ji. It was Xi'er who named it.
The herbal tea shop initially operated from a small cubicle set up in Ren'an Hall, selling various health-promoting teas. After gaining popularity, she opened four branches on other streets.
With Chairman Wang in charge, those petty scoundrels who wanted to seize their workshop didn't dare to make a move easily. Chairman Wang's identity was not simple and he was not someone who could be easily manipulated.
"Oh dear, those relatives always want to do this business with me, but I'm not stupid. Who cares about any reputation or anything like that they offer?" Chairman Wang chuckled dismissively.
Her relatives always tried to pressure her, using their seniority to get her to give them favors. She wasn't stupid; they didn't think she was easy to manipulate. She wasn't a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl anymore. Nor was she a timid wife who would only hide under the covers and cry when wronged.
President Wang sat at the table, the lamplight flickering, her figure appearing exceptionally lonely in the background. She looked up at the window, where only scattered lights twinkled in the night, mirroring her own cold and solitary heart.
Over the years, she has faced the pressures and challenges of life alone.
Those relatives are nothing but a bunch of greedy, petty people. They don't care about her as a person, but rather the power she wields and her reputation.
She knew this, but she knew even more clearly that if she backed down, the workshop might fall into the hands of these people. She was not one to compromise easily, nor was she someone who was easily hurt.
Doing business with these three young women has given her a new lease on life. They are people she can truly befriend and who deserve her sincere affection.
"Oh dear, Sister Lianyi, next time those people come, just close the door and refuse them entry." Ever since Meng Zhelan cured the Empress, many people have wanted to invite her to treat patients at their homes.
After asking her father, she visited suitable families, and overall, the families were quite good; at least the money she received was bulging.
Ren'an Hall became famous because of the words "A doctor's heart is benevolent" written by the emperor. Many people came to her clinic for treatment. However, her energy was limited. She only went to the clinic every three to five days. If there was an important illness, her apprentice would come to the Chamber of Commerce to find her.
"It's late. Let Tian Tian go back first. You can rest here tonight. We'll go to the workshop early tomorrow morning."
President Wang plans to find a manager in the workshop to inspect the workshops in the south on her behalf.
Before the Lunar New Year, she found someone she trusted to go to the south to find the most suitable place to grow chili peppers. There, she bought a large amount of farmland and built a workshop.
The chili sauce maker in charge of the southern workshop is one of her subordinates, instructed by Ling'er, and responsible for the production of chili sauce.
Meanwhile, Li Xi, whom everyone was concerned about, was currently crouching in the woods, eavesdropping...
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