"Sister Ji...don't say that, I think you're very beautiful too!" This was the truth. Ji Yin had bright and elegant features and a generous personality. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been unable to have children for so many years, and her mother-in-law and husband would still treat her like a treasure.
Listening to a girl who looks like a fairy earnestly praising herself, who wouldn't be happy? At least Ji Yin was beaming from ear to ear.
"By the way, girl, what brings you here today? I've never seen you before in the west of the city. Otherwise, I would definitely remember you." Hou Zhiqiang asked casually, though they both had a vague idea in mind.
Who would go to such a remote place for no reason?
Seeing the conversation progressing smoothly in the direction she expected, Ye Ran felt a little pleased. She feigned hesitation and whispered, "Something's happened at home recently, and I was thinking..."
"Want to go and sell secretly? I'm telling you, with your looks, going to that place would be like throwing yourself to the wolves!"
"This whole thing is about keeping it a secret. If you just stand there like that, everyone's eyes will be on you. You'll probably either get scammed or reported," Hou Zhiqiang sincerely advised.
So that's why I needed to come find you! Ye Ran thought to herself, but she couldn't say it now, so she could only timidly say, "Is...is that so? I've never been there before...I just wanted to try selling my homemade pastries today, but I ran into the old lady before I even found the entrance..."
"Really? What a coincidence! You saved my mother-in-law's life and also saved yourself. It seems we really are destined to be together!" Ji Yin nodded with a smile. She was a person who believed in fate very much.
"Thank you for reminding us, Brother Hou and Sister Ji. Since these pastries can't be sold, you can try them!" With that, Ye Ran took out the wrapped pastries.
"How could we accept this? You've helped us so much; we should be the ones treating you to a meal. How could we possibly accept your food?" Hou Zhiqiang firmly refused.
"How can that be? If we don't eat, won't our plans be ruined?" Ye Ran insisted on handing each of Hou Zhiqiang and the others a piece, "Since we're family, let's not be so formal. Big brother, big sister, big aunt, try my cooking!"
Hearing her words, Hou Zhiqiang and the others had no choice but to accept the pastries, thinking that no matter how good or bad they were, they should praise the girl's skills. However, the moment the pastries entered their mouths, the three of them widened their eyes.
The instant sweetness and deliciousness, along with the subtle freshness, create a simple yet complex and mellow flavor in the mouth.
The three of them then wolfed down the remaining snacks. After they finished, Ji Yin looked at her with some admiration and said, "Girl, how are you so amazing? Not only are you beautiful, but you also cook so well. My goodness, I have never eaten such delicious snacks before."
Aunt Hou nodded in agreement, "Don't even mention you, I've lived most of my life and never eaten anything like this! Girl, you're so capable!"
Compared to the praise from the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for Ye Ran's cooking skills, Hou Zhiqiang thought further ahead. He was originally in the food business, and he had seen all kinds of good things. However, these pastries were indeed delicious. If they were sold, they would definitely sell like hotcakes!
Hou Zhiqiang's innate keen business sense quickly led him to consider the possibility of cooperation, and he smiled as he spoke.
"Girl, these pastries are really delicious. If you could sell them, I guarantee they'd be a huge hit!"
Ye Ran feigned some excitement, "Really? But..."
Seeing Ye Ran's interested expression, Hou Zhiqiang immediately felt that the matter was a sure thing. "How about this, girl, this isn't the place to talk, let's go outside!"
As they spoke, Ye Ran and Hou Zhiqiang walked to a corner behind the hospital's fire hydrant, a place where almost no one paid attention and they could have a proper conversation.
Hou Zhiqiang looked around first, then lowered his voice, "Girl, although you have good skills, you can definitely make a lot of money if you sell them."
But you know you're not really suited for that place. And to be honest, I have some connections, so how about we, brother and sister, team up and make a fortune off him?
Ye Ran was somewhat excited; the matter was finally settled. However, she didn't show it on her face, but asked with some doubt, "That's great! So, what do we need to do?"
Seeing Ye Ran agree, Hou Zhiqiang was overjoyed. He carefully considered the cooperation plan, growing increasingly fond of Ye Ran and planning to give her a larger share. He was completely unaware that all of this was Ye Ran's doing...
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