Chapter 51 Chapter 51

Chapter 51 Chapter 51

Chapter 51

On the way back to Bian Jing, Su Yinyin was still dumbfounded.

The family had just bought a new house, so why did they prepare a shop for her?

After asking further, I found out that her parents had not thought of buying a house before, they just wanted to prepare a shop for her as a birthday gift.

The shop is even located at the market where West City and South City meet, and is very close to my current home.

I have discussed this matter with my brother, and he has no objection at all.

The general idea is that the family's business has been growing because of her, so we have to prepare for her early.

The prices of shops on the street have gone up in recent years. The sooner you buy it, the sooner you can feel at ease. You don’t have to run the business right away, because it’s hers anyway.

Su Yinyin was dumbfounded.

My parents and brother have kept it a secret too strictly.

This was also the reason my mother used to convince my grandmother that Yin Yin would run her own store in the future, and it would naturally be Su’s Dim Sum.

Even if Dafang's store wants to use the same name, it will be outdone by Yinyin's store because the two cannot be compared at all.

"When you open your store, his store will most likely go bankrupt, so you won't be able to get any of it."

Madam Su said these words so gently that Su Yinyin really admired her.

Anyway, the farce in her hometown was over, and her father even called a carriage to take everyone back.

If nothing unexpected happens, it will be difficult for them to come back to celebrate the New Year in the future.

Grandma Su's thoughts also made Commander Su unhappy. Every time he was not around, she bullied his wife and children, and it was hard for him not to complain.

"It's time to go home. Home is still better." Mrs. Su said with a smile, "We haven't lived in the new house for long."

"Yes, go home." Commander Su said, "Come back less often in the future, and completely cut off all ties with the first wife, just pretend they don't exist."

Su Xian also nodded. They had divided their property in the ancestral hall, and now the villagers were aware of the conflict between the two families. They just needed to live their own lives in the future.

And Su Yinyin has already started preparing new snacks.

The family spent a lot of money to buy a house, and also bought a shop for her. I guess they really don’t have any savings.

How can this be possible? We must make money properly!

Unfortunately, her shop has not been expanded yet. According to the landlord, the earliest it can be expanded is the fifth day of February, which is about half a month.

Why not take this opportunity to re-plan her dim sum menu and attract more customers?

Madam Su naturally had no objection and just listened to her daughter regarding the snacks.

Su Yinyin began to make drastic changes. The room in her new home was very large, and it was easy to separate the study and bedroom. She wrote and drew in the study, and the days passed quickly.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the fourteenth year of Ansheng.

Su Yinyin’s fourteenth birthday.

I originally thought I would celebrate my birthday in my hometown this year, but I didn’t expect to come back.

When Su Yinyin woke up in the morning, she received a cream cake made by her mother.

Madam Su said, "Didn't you say that we should eat cream cake on our birthdays? Come and try what I made to see if it's delicious."

You don’t even need to taste it to know it’s delicious!

After dinner, her family took her to the shop they had bought and solemnly handed the shop deed to Su Yinyin. Her name was on it.

From now on she will own a store.

This store is not very big, at most it can be a small dessert shop, but the location is good. Many customers from South City come here every now and then, which shows that a lot of money was spent.

Su Yinyin looked around curiously.

However, she did not plan to open the business immediately. Just like her mother said, she would wait until the Su’s Dim Sum store officially closed down.

Moreover, the expansion of Hui Nu Dim Sum has not been completed yet. She will not open a new store blindly before the store is completely stable.

Even so, Su Yinyin was still happy.

I never thought that she would have her own store!

It’s a birthday gift from my family!

She was happy until she came back from the restaurant in the evening, and even drank a glass of fruit wine, and her family didn't stop her.

When returning to her new home, Su Yinyin saw a carriage from afar. She had seen this carriage before, it was very original.

There was a lone horse next to the carriage, and it looked as if it had been on a long journey.

Oh, you can’t call him Yuan Rui.

I don’t know his name.

Su Yinyin pretended not to see it, but someone called her: "Uncle Su, Aunt Su, good evening."

Commander Su looked at Madam Su and winked at Su Xian. Seeing that Su Yinyin was about to be taken away, Li Ruiyuan said, "Yinyin's birthday is today. This is the birthday gift I prepared."

After saying that, Guo Zhan put down the gift, turned around and left.

Neither Li Ruiyuan nor Guo Zhan gave them a chance to retreat.

It seemed like he just happened to pass by and gave the gift casually, with no other meaning.

The Su family was confused as they saw that the gifts were just a few local records and not any expensive fabrics or jewelry.

"Let's go home." Su Xian said.

Su Yinyin nodded. It was fine as they had less and less contact after coming here.

After all, given the other party's status, he won't stay in the cold for too long.

"Let's go home." Su Yinyin said happily, "I heard that our store is about to be expanded and will be open soon."

"Yes, it will probably be ready around the 25th of the first lunar month." Madam Su was also happy about this. "We just happened to finalize the dim sum menu recently. Many people are waiting for us to open."

After the Chinese New Year, many customers who met them on the street would ask when the store would open.

But everyone also knows that the expansion speed of Taipei City is already fast enough.

Hui Nu Dim Sum was luckier as the craftsmen started with them first, so there was no point in being anxious.

At the same time, news from the Su family's eldest wife also came.

They opened a long time ago, but there is really no business.

The pace of innovation in the Bianjing dim sum business was getting faster and faster, and they had long been unable to keep up.

This is even more true this year. If nothing unexpected happens, they will go bankrupt sooner than expected.

Some people also said that they might as well take the new snacks from Bian Jing to other places to try it out, just in case it works.

They still don’t know how to choose the first wife of the Su family.

But the marriage between his youngest daughter and the Lu family has basically fallen through.

The Lu family can afford to send their children to school, which shows that they have a lot of financial resources.

He wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Su family, firstly because he mistakenly believed that Xiao Hongniang was the matchmaker, and secondly because he thought that his family had a good shop in Bian Jing and could give his younger daughter a good dowry.

Unexpectedly, there was neither, and the Lu family cursed it as bad luck and simply cut off contact.

But it seemed that the two younger generations were inseparable, while Lu Junhua liked Su Sanmei very much.

I think there is still some entanglement.

These had nothing to do with Su Yinyin's family. After what happened during the New Year, the two families had no contact at all. No matter what Grandma Su said, Commander Su would not listen.

While Su Yinyin was listening to gossip outside, she was making the order for Huinu snacks and occasionally listened to news from the court.

The main reason is that the prince’s fame is growing.

He would preside over the upcoming imperial examination, and even wrote an article before the examination to encourage students all over the world.

The article was so well written that even her brother praised it when he got home, saying that the teachers at Shanjia Academy liked the prince's style very much and encouraged the students to study hard and pass more of them in the next imperial examination.

Why didn’t you encourage it before? Now you start.

Su Yinyin had a complicated look and didn't tell the truth to her brother.

It makes no difference whether you say it or not.

It saves my brother from worrying too much.

Guo Zhan, who was far away, breathed a sigh of relief.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thought that Miss Yin Yin was still in her hometown, so he took a carriage to Suhe Village.

Fortunately I went there early. After I got there, I found out that there was a conflict in his family, so he returned to Beijing early.

So His Highness rode back as fast as he could and waited at the door for a long time.

Just to give you these local records.

When His Highness saw it, he said that Miss Yin Yin would definitely like it.

But they were not allowed to say more about these things.

Why is this?

In the blink of an eye, it was the 25th day of the first lunar month, and the prototype of the expansion of Hui Nu Dim Sum had been completed.

Su Yinyin went to check on the progress every day. Even the craftsmen knew her family and joked, "I heard that the dim sum you make is especially delicious. We must try it when you open."

Su Yinyin said generously: "Sure, I'll treat you then."

After a few more days of finishing work, Hui Nu Dim Sum finally expanded from one floor to two floors in early February!

The craftsmen were very skilled. They not only repaired the foundation, but also reinforced the original foundation, making the second floor extra solid.

In addition, by connecting the front and back yards, the original small store has been expanded a bit. The food counter can then be placed inside the house, so that customers queuing will not have to stand outside.

Additional counters can also be added on the second floor, and more people can be hired to sell products, which will greatly improve efficiency.

The original kitchen and warehouse were combined into one, and three more ovens were added to the kitchen, doubling the number of snacks again.

It can be said that this expansion was very effective. The entire store has more than doubled in size, and surrounding businesses have also come to see it.

Their stores are still waiting to expand, and seeing this effect, they can't help but yearn for it and want it to be their turn soon. Although the rent has increased a bit, the area has more than doubled, which is really worth it.

The landlord was even more satisfied, but he winked at the Su mother and daughter.

Don't worry, although the expansion costs a lot of money, your rent will not be too high.

Who made you the signboard of this street?

So many people came here, all for you.

Madam Su and Su Yinyin just smiled. They were also looking forward to reopening soon.

The sign of Hui Nu Dim Sum was hung up again, and the kitchen helpers who had been hired previously all arrived.

Even this person is not enough.

According to Madam Su's calculations, three more people would be needed in the kitchen, including her.

It takes four people to man the counters upstairs and downstairs.

If Yin Yin and Su Xian want to help, that’s a different matter. Let’s decide on the permanent people first.

It is not difficult for Ms. Su to recruit workers.

However, she still chose the family she had helped in the past, and if there was a suitable girl, she would send her over.

As a result, the few people who had been helping in the store before simply worked in the kitchen.

Four new girls, aged around sixteen or seventeen, were hired to serve snacks at the counter.

The store has been tidied up and all the people have been gathered.

Everyone thought they would open the business quickly, but after a while of renovation, they finally opened officially on February 15th.

The brand new Hui Nu Dim Sum is finally open.

On the opening day, new and old customers crowded at the door.

Do you know how long they have been waiting?

Do you know!

It was opened from mid-December last year to February this year!

The shop door was opened and the interior was redecorated with simple and elegant colors, looking neat and clean.

The dim sum sold upstairs is more complicated and the waiting time is longer.

The dim sum downstairs is sold faster, so you can buy it when you arrive at the store.

Just choose the snacks you need according to your needs.

The aroma of the cakes in the store is simply intoxicating.

On the counter on the first floor, there are daily snack styles and this season’s new products on display.

Everything is arranged in an orderly manner, which makes it clear at a glance without being dazzling.

Wow, is this the newly opened Hui Nu Dim Sum?

It's completely different!

The new product this time is cream cake.

As we all know, Hui Nu Dim Sum is good at making dim sum with dairy products.

Before, they used butter, which has become a common practice in Beijing snacks.

Now with the addition of cream and soft cake, there is no taste more gentle than this.

The cream cake is the size of a child's palm and is called a cupcake. It is first-class in both appearance and taste.

What else is there to say!

purchase!

Buy as many as you can!

Not only ordinary customers were buying, but almost all the colleagues in Bian Jing came.

Even my uncle and aunt got involved.

Before, Madam Su would have said hello, but now she completely ignores them and acts as if they are not her relatives.

As for why?

You know it in your hearts that they are kind-hearted by not kicking you out.

The reopening was already lively, and the arrival of several people dressed in eunuchs' official uniforms attracted even more attention.

The other party smiled and said, "Madam Su, we are here again. The palace also wants to try something new."

Miya?!

Someone has said before that people in the palace also think that Hui Nu Dessert’s cakes are delicious.

Now the cream cake has attracted the attention of the palace again?

I just don’t know which noble in the palace wanted it.

Su Yinyin was giving Jin Yanlei a snack box that they had agreed to reserve for him.

When Jin Yanlei saw the eunuchs, he subconsciously wanted to move forward, but finally stopped and lowered his voice to Su Yinyin, "Do you know who they are?"

Su Yinyin didn't want to know, so she covered her ears and said, "Don't say it, I don't want to hear it."

Jin Yanlei was surprised.

Miss Yin Yin seems to be trying to hide something, but it only makes it more obvious?

It feels like she knows who those people are, but is pretending not to know?

Why?

Jin Yanlei took a bite of the cake and said, "Don't you have any curiosity at all?"

"Absolutely not." Su Yinyin affirmed.

"Okay, I won't say any more. I'm leaving now. There's a lot going on in the East Palace."

After Jin Yanlei finished speaking, he noticed that Miss Yin Yin was looking at him in confusion.

Is there something here that he doesn't know?

So weird.

Su Yinyin also saw Dou Yufeng among the guests. After not seeing her for a few months, she was still so energetic.

When Dou Yufeng looked at her, she said something else: "Why don't you look well? What's wrong?"

Do you look unwell?

Su Yinyin touched her face and said, "I guess I'm tired recently."

"Get a good rest, especially for girls, and do more exercise." Dou Yufeng gave advice.

Speaking of this, Su Yinyin really hasn't gone out to play for a long time. Even when Sun Dongjun asked her to go horseback riding together, she didn't have time.

Dou Yufeng asked another question: "Yin Yin heard that you have a good relationship with the Li Family Orchard in the suburbs of the city. Can you help me?"

Su Yinyin nodded: "Yes, Sister Daguo is a very nice person. Our family is still buying fruits from her for next season's snacks."

"Then can you help me ask why the apricot tree is infested with insects? The apricot tree in my yard is infested with insects and I can't cure it no matter what I do. I'm afraid the tree won't survive this year." Dou Yufeng had a worried look on her face. "I found someone to treat it at home, but it didn't work."

Su Yinyin only thought of this tree.

Sister Dou Yufeng mentioned before that it was her husband who planted it with her.

"Okay, I'll send someone to ask right away, and I'll tell you the result as soon as I get it."

Su Yinyin immediately asked a kid on the street to take the message over, not daring to delay at all.

That tree must be very important to Dou Yufeng, she knew it.

The two chatted for a while. The head of the He family was actually still dissatisfied with her, but he didn't dare to offend Zhang Zhubu.

So although there was no open targeting, there were still inevitable frictions in secret, and someone even said that he didn't believe Dou Yufeng would never marry.

Dou Yufeng was helpless: "No matter how many times I told them, they just didn't believe it."

"I'm really not a chaste person. I'm just loyal to my husband. They don't understand at all."

She did this because her husband is a good man.

And I am sure that I will never meet a second person like him.

I don’t know how those people can stop thinking about it.

Dou Yufeng talked for a while and then thought about the tree at home.

In comparison, it is more important to save the apricot tree planted by my husband.

Fortunately, Sister Daguo did know how to deworm apricot trees. After learning about this, she took time out to come to Xishi.

Needless to say, Li Daguo was a man of temperament. After knowing the meaning of the apricot tree, he assured Dou Yufeng: "Don't worry, no matter what method I use, I will help you save it and it will not delay its flowering this year."

Dou Yufeng nodded quickly and thanked the two of them profusely.

As they were talking, another member of the He family came over from the shop in front. They didn't dare to be aggressive, but their words were full of ulterior motives.

But when it comes to severing ties with the He family, his family is not able to do such a decisive thing.

Not everyone has the decisiveness of Commander Su.

The He family’s parents-in-law are honest people and would never dare to do that.

Su Yinyin looked at her sister Dou Yufeng, and then at the wronged He family parents-in-law, and couldn't help but get excited.

Now that I'm out there, everything should be fine, right?

Anyway, with Zhang Zhubu in front of me, it doesn’t matter what I do.

Su Yinyin suddenly stood up and said in astonishment: "Sister Yufeng, your marriage destiny, I think I know where your marriage destiny is."

The He family members looked over and asked, who is this?

"Little Matchmaker? Did you really figure it out?" Li Daguo has always been smart. Although she didn't know what sister Yin Yin was going to do at the moment, she immediately responded.

Dou Yufeng was also dumbfounded.

What's going on?

What's her marriage?

Su Yinyin whispered, "In the backyard of your shop."

The He family members over there looked hesitant, but when they heard someone calling her "Little Matchmaker", they roughly knew who the little girl in front of them was.

Who doesn’t know the Little Matchmaker of West Market?

He was also curious: "What about Dou Yufeng's marriage? Where is it? My family said that she will definitely remarry."

Su Yinyin looked around and walked straight into the yard. When she reached the apricot tree that was infested with insects, she said softly, "This is it."

What? !

A tree?!

What a joke.

Su Yinyin's eyes were sincere: "Sister Yufeng, I can feel it, it's this tree."

"The tree is very unhappy now, and because you are unhappy, it is also sick."

Dou Yufeng's expression changed again and again. She knew that her sister Yin Yin was helping her out, but how much did she believe it?

"My husband, right? This is the tree my husband planted. This means my destiny in marriage is still with him."

After these words were spoken, the He family members who had just been looking for trouble took a few steps back in fear.

The ancients attached great importance to the belief in ghosts and gods. According to this belief, wouldn't his cousin have heard him every time he came to persuade Dou Yufeng to remarry?

But this statement is too ridiculous.

It's absolutely impossible.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Your cousin has been buried a long time ago. Maybe he has been reincarnated many years ago. Why are you spreading rumors and misleading people? Aren't you afraid of being arrested?" The He family members asked hurriedly.

Su Yinyin said, "Why didn't the tree get sick earlier or later, but got sick when you forced Sister Yufeng to remarry?"

"The apricot tree itself is healthy, but it has attracted pests and diseases. Most of the pests and diseases are from the same family, and they are gnawing at the tree itself. Isn't this a hint?"

Su Yinyin spoke without hesitation, leaving the other party stunned. Then, thinking of Xiao Hongniang's reputation, the other party actually backed off a little.

Seeing the other party staggering away, Dou Yufeng hadn't spoken yet, and the He family's parents-in-law didn't say anything either, Su Yinyin immediately said, "Don't believe it, I'm just talking nonsense."

Are you talking nonsense?

The light in Dou Yufeng's eyes faded.

She would take it as real.

Su Yinyin continued, "I was just trying to scare them so they wouldn't come and cause you trouble again."

Dou Yufeng also laughed at herself: "Yes, how could I believe it?"

It would be great if this apricot tree was really my husband’s reincarnation.

Unfortunately, she also knew that this was impossible.

After Su Yinyin and Li Daguo left, Li Daguo sighed, "This is so pitiful. In fact, we have heard about her story before. We thought she would wait for a few years and then remarry. Now it seems that she really won't do that."

Feelings are the hardest thing to talk about.

Su Yinyin could only say: "It's Sister Yufeng's own choice."

Is this love?

Su Yinyin felt a little sad for Dou Yufeng, but at the same time, she felt that as long as she was willing, there would be no problem.

In the next few days, Li Daguo came over frequently and really cured the apricot tree. As long as he continued to use the medicine, the apricot flowers would bloom as usual this year.

Dou Yufeng was happy and even had a drink under the tree.

The He family seemed to be really scared and didn't come during this period.

As to whether he completely believed Su Yinyin's words, it's hard to say.

The main hall of the East Palace.

Li Ruiyuan pushed the memorial aside and stood up.

Jin Yanlei, who had just come over, was confused: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"

Guo Zhan smelled the sweet scent of cream on his body and secretly took a few steps back.

Is cream cake really that delicious?

How come I get to eat it every time I come here?

Seeing that His Highness was silent, Guo Zhan said tactfully, "I heard that there is a long queue for cream cakes in the West Market pastry shop. You go there every day to queue up."

At this point, Jin Yanlei chuckled and said, "I don't have to queue up. I know the girl in the store and she prepared it for me in advance."

It's not relevant to bring up this issue.

Guo Zhan knew best what His Highness was worried about recently, and gave Jin Yanlei a look that said "May the best of luck to you".

Li Ruiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly. During this period of time, he had been observing the government and had the aura of a superior.

"So that's how it is. How about you bring me a copy every day when you come here?"

It’s just a small matter, what’s the big deal?

Li Ruiyuan asked Guo Zhan to give him some silver: "I have a poor appetite recently, and I just want to eat something different."

"Your Highness, if you need any money, I can buy it for you." Jin Yanlei said quickly.

"No need, just tell the truth." Li Ruiyuan continued.

Why?

Jin Yanlei simply couldn't understand.

So when he told Miss Yin Yin the next day, he was still scratching his head, and finally said: "The prince must be curious about the cream cake made by your family, so he wants to try it. It's rare for him to want to eat something. If the palace knew, they would definitely bring him everything. I'm lucky to have taken on this job."

"Has he been like this since he was a child?" Su Yinyin asked, but it also sounded like an affirmative sentence.

"Yes, it was when my cousin the Crown Prince was a child." Jin Yanlei didn't finish his sentence and said vaguely, "It wasn't easy for him to grow up this big anyway."

Su Yinyin was silent. In addition to the cream cake, she also packed a few new products she tried to make. They were not so strong in taste and were easy to digest.

There are also pastries made from plums, the sweet taste of which is very appetizing.

But after packing, she took out two pieces and handed them to Jin Yanlei.

Jin Yanlei was even more confused.

There really is something he doesn't know!

After the snacks were in Li Ruiyuan's hands and he knew the complete conversation, Li Ruiyuan said, "It doesn't matter if we talk about our childhood. It's been so long, so we know a lot."

Jin Yanlei wanted to say something but stopped himself. Jin Yanlei looked around and then closed his mouth.

But Jin Yanlei never said anything about this, because when he went there again, Su Yinyin was not in the store. She said she was busy with something and was said to have gone to the pharmacy next door.

Pharmacy.

Li Ruiyuan stood up and frowned, "Hasn't that been resolved?"

Guo Zhan was also surprised and asked, "Hasn't Zhang Zhubu been dealt with yet?"

Now that the government has stepped in, who would want to cause trouble?

Su Yinyin was indeed in the He family pharmacy, but at this moment there was no member of the He family in the store looking for trouble.

All there was was Dou Yufeng, who was sitting upright with a serious look on her face.

Dou Yufeng's face was not beautiful, but she had a fierce and aggressive look.

She said seriously at this moment: "Yes, I want to get married."

Su Yinyin said quickly: "Sister Yufeng, don't be silly."

He's parents-in-law also nodded. They didn't want to see her do anything stupid.

But Dou Yufeng stood under the apricot tree and said to the tree that had finally blossomed: "I want to marry my husband, I must."

When Li Ruiyuan arrived, Su Yinyin was so anxious that she was about to cry.

It's all her fault. What nonsense did she say?

"Don't be anxious, talk slowly." Li Ruiyuan comforted softly.

Su Yinyin didn't want to tell him, she just advised Sister Yufeng: "I'm really talking nonsense, don't believe it."

Dou Yufeng had seen the young man rushing over, so she didn't hide it and said directly: "Sister Yinyin, I know it's fake. I also know that this is just an apricot tree, not my husband."

Dou Yufeng had a smile on her face: "But what difference does it make? I just want to marry him. We didn't have a wedding before he left. So let's use the tree as him and have a wedding."

"You don't need to persuade me, I understand everything, and I am very happy to make this decision."

Su Yinyin really wanted to cry but had no tears.

What has she done?

Why do you want to marry a tree?

At that time, it was just used to evade the He family.

She couldn't figure it out and was even confused.

"Sister, are you sure? If you marry an apricot tree, you will never have the chance to regret it. You still have a very long life ahead of you."

"If you don't want to marry someone else, you can marry someone else."

"If you don't want to marry into the family, you can adopt a child, or you can choose not to consider the child's marriage. But you can't really hang yourself on a tree."

Su Yinyin spoke anxiously, she wanted to make up for her mistake.

In fact, in her heart, Sister Yufeng might meet the right person in the future, or she might not.

No matter which option you choose, don't put yourself into a box.

Dou Yufeng listened carefully, but finally retorted gently and firmly: "Yinyin, have you ever liked someone?"

"I like it very much. I love it very much."

"In our place, this is called love brain." Su Yinyin complained in a low voice.

"No matter what, this is my choice, right? I chose him because I knew how good he was and how excellent he was. I chose him when he helped me cover up my cheating." Dou Yufeng is always happy when she recalls the past. "I am willing to pay a lot for that moment, and I don't think there is anything wrong with loving like this."

“I think this feeling is very beautiful.”

Dou Yufeng said with a smile: "I found that you are a bit like my husband. You are very smart, and your brain is much sharper than mine, so I weigh the pros and cons and find the best and most open way for the person I like and love."

"But is there a possibility that this is not what I want?"

"I just want to marry him, that's all."

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