"Hehehe, that's because Lili's cooking smelled so good, I just couldn't resist," Zuo Xiuhong laughed.
After swallowing that piece of fatty intestine, Zuo Xiuhong became even more certain that Gu Lili was not just teasing her.
The soup of braised pork intestines is bright red, and it has a unique aroma that makes it irresistible.
After hearing what Zuo Xiuhong said, the Li family members also started to try it.
"Lili, this dish you made is so delicious!" Grandma Li praised.
After tasting the dish, everyone in the Li family praised it highly. Everyone in the room, except for Gu Huanhuan, ate with great relish.
Li Qingshan looked troubled and said, "Sigh! Xiuhong's cooking is so bad, how could she possibly cook something like this?"
He knew very well what kind of woman his wife was.
No one in the family liked the food she cooked, and Li Qingshan felt that Zuo Xiuhong definitely couldn't make it taste like that.
“That’s right, I don’t like the food my mother cooks. She’s thinking of making money with her cooking skills, but I don’t think that’s possible!” Li Qimu agreed with his father.
As soon as the two said this, Zuo Xiuhong immediately became unhappy.
With a loud "smack," she slammed her chopsticks down on the table, startling everyone in the room, who all turned to look at her.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, do you think this is your own home?! What's wrong with you?!" Old Li shouted angrily, unable to contain himself any longer.
Old Li knew that he was Zuo Xiuhong's father-in-law, and he couldn't really say anything to her when she caused trouble.
However, today it was at Gu Lili's house, and she had caused trouble more than once, which made him unable to tolerate it.
Zuo Xiuhong originally wanted to throw down her chopsticks and have a fight with Li Qingshan.
However, her arrogant demeanor vanished instantly when her father-in-law suddenly yelled at her.
Her father-in-law rarely spoke harshly, but this one time instilled fear in Zuo Xiuhong.
"Father, what Qingshan and his son said was really infuriating, I just couldn't hold back," Zuo Xiuhong said in a low voice.
Zuo Xiuhong ultimately dared not disobey Old Man Li. Although Old Man Li was usually controlled by Old Lady Li, he still made the decisions on important family matters.
What if I really anger my father-in-law and he stops me from learning?
Seeing Zuo Xiuhong's attitude, Old Man Li snorted coldly and said nothing more.
Gu Lili thought for a moment and decided to help them to the end. She decided to buy some hot pot base from the system and sell it to them at the original price. They could then use the pre-mixed ingredients to cook it, and the taste wouldn't be too bad.
"It's alright, I can prepare some base ingredients, and you can just use them to cook without any major problems," Gu Lili said.
As Gu Lili spoke, she "took" a few more pieces of base material from the cabinet and placed them on the table.
She just used the base sauce for cooking because it was convenient, and Zuo Xiuhong saw that.
When Zuo Xiuhong saw the base ingredients that Gu Lili had taken out, her eyes lit up. She said greedily, "That's right, with Lili's base ingredients, I'm sure I can make it well!"
She thought Gu Lili was giving her the base ingredients for free, so she was overjoyed.
However, what Gu Lili said next made Zuo Xiuhong's smile disappear.
“Aunt, I also paid for the ingredients for making this base sauce, so you have to pay me back the original price!” Gu Lili said meaningfully.
She had already seen through Zuo Xiuhong's intentions—to take advantage of her! Was that even possible?
If they want to continue this business in the long run, they definitely need a good base.
We can't just let Lili spend her money while others make money.
Gu Lili didn't want to be a sucker like that.
Zuo Xiuhong couldn't help but mutter, "They're all relatives, why do we have to spend money!"
Why did Gu Lili give Li Ershu the slate he used for sugar painting?
When it comes to myself, I'm just a little seasoning, yet they still have to pay for it.
"Aunt, if you don't want to spend the money, then forget it. I don't insist that you come to me to buy it!" Gu Lili sneered.
Is Zuo Xiuhong crazy to think she can make a business without any investment?!
Her words not only displeased Gu Lili, but also drew cold stares from everyone present.
Zuo Xiuhong realized that her whispered words had been heard, and instantly put on a smiling face again.
"I just like to joke around, Lili, don't take it seriously. How much is it? We'll buy it." Zuo Xiuhong said with a shameless smile.
A joke is one that makes others laugh.
Gu Lili was too lazy to talk to her anymore, so she said, "This base ingredient costs five coins per piece. There are three pieces here, which is enough for three batches."
The implication was that Zuo Xiuhong should hurry up and hand over the money.
When Zuo Xiuhong heard that such a piece of base material cost five copper coins, she almost jumped up again.
She calmed down after noticing her father-in-law giving her a sidelong glance.
“Lili, we’re all relatives now, so please don’t make money off us!” Zuo Xiuhong said.
The implication was that Gu Lili's base material wasn't worth five coins at all, and that Gu Lili was making money off them.
Gu Lili was so angry she laughed. She had spent so much time and effort teaching Zuo Xiuhong how to cook braised pork intestines, but in the end she got no credit and was even accused of taking advantage of her.
"Alright, alright, then I won't sell you this stuff. We'll keep it for ourselves!"
As Gu Lili spoke, she picked up the base ingredients from the table, preparing to put them back into the cupboard.
Honestly, if it weren't for her maternal grandparents, Gu Lili wouldn't want to tolerate Zuo Xiuhong for even a moment longer.
I really wanted to sweep her out with a big broom.
Seeing that Gu Lili was about to put away the base sauce, Zuo Xiuhong panicked, because she knew that the base sauce in Gu Lili's hand played a key role in this dish.
She quickly reached out to stop Gu Lili, "Yes, yes, Lili, don't be angry, I'll take it!"
These words made it sound like Gu Lili was forcing her to buy it.
"Aunt, you're saying this so reluctantly. I didn't force you to buy it. Take it or leave it!" Gu Lili was really angry.
Grandma Li quickly pulled Gu Lili back and said, "Lili, don't be angry. Your aunt just doesn't know how to speak properly."
Old Mrs. Li secretly hoped that Li Qingshan could also have a skill to earn money, just like Li Ershu.
Now that Zuo Xiuhong had begged Gu Lili so desperately to get this opportunity, she couldn't give up halfway.
Zuo Xiuhong chimed in, "Yes, Mother is right, that's not what I meant. I want the base ingredients!"
Since Grandma Li had spoken, Gu Lili naturally had to give her grandmother face.
Even though she was unhappy, she still put down the base ingredients in her hand.
"Mother, then give the money to Lili."
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