According to this stingy little notebook's calculation method, making a wish will deduct from your luck.
That luck value had dwindled to a pitiful 7 points...
Sister-in-law Shen was also very happy. "Thank you so much, Miss, for giving us such a good idea. Husband, quickly make them more wontons."
Jiang Youchen quickly stopped her, "No, no, we have small stomachs and can't eat much."
Xiao Youran's heart skipped a beat, because she saw the luck value in her mind suddenly jump to 8.
Huh? What just happened?
As they were talking, Brother Shen brought over two bowls of wontons. The soup base was a thick, white bone broth, with a few scallions sprinkled on top. Even before they reached him, a fresh and fragrant aroma wafted over.
Xiao Youran couldn't help but take a deep breath and sigh, "It smells so good."
Brother Shen set the bowls out, then rubbed his hands together and bowed deeply to her. "Thank you so much for your great idea, Miss. Our business has indeed improved a lot these past two days."
The little notebook in Xiao Youran's mind hadn't disappeared yet. At this moment, she glanced at it and found that her luck value had become 9.
So just now, Sister-in-law Shen and Brother Shen thanked her once each, which is why her luck value increased?
Is it true that you can only increase your luck value by doing good deeds and receiving gratitude from others?
Secretly, I thought this was perfect; we couldn't let this precious luck value only decrease and never increase, could we?
Thinking this, Xiao Youran slowly ate her pan-fried dumplings and wontons, quickly finding another way to cook them in her mind.
"Tsk tsk, this is truly a delicacy..." Xiao Youran exclaimed. "Ah, it would be even better if there were fried dough sticks..."
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Shen immediately came over with a chuckle and asked without any politeness, "May I ask, Miss, what is a youtiao?"
Xiao Youran, however, turned her gaze to the young man who was frying pan-fried buns.
Sister-in-law Shen's eyes darted around, and she immediately pulled her younger brother over, "Second brother, this young lady said there's another kind of fried dough stick that's also very delicious."
The younger brother of the Shen family's eyes lit up. "Miss, what is a youtiao?"
“Youtiao…” she said slowly, “It’s a long…deep-fried food…”
Sister-in-law Shen had already noticed the two young ladies at the next table. She also perked up her ears and quickly took a large bowl from her hand and brought it over to her younger brother, saying, "Second brother, please help the young lady and young master take this bowl of wontons to the Xilai Inn for the madam to try."
As he spoke, he winked furiously at his younger brother, Shen.
Last time, Miss Jiang wanted to pack a bowl of wontons to take back to Madam, but the plan fell through because she didn't have a bowl, and she has felt guilty ever since.
Shen Xiaodi hesitated for a moment before glancing at the pan he was staring at.
Sister-in-law Shen laughed and said, "It'll only be a short while. I'll keep an eye on the heat for you, and I guarantee it won't burn."
Young Master Shen nodded, and carefully placed an empty plate over the bowl, asking gently, "What are your surnames, Miss and Young Master? Which room does Madam live in?"
Jiang Youchen hadn't finished eating and instinctively wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, she said, "We are both surnamed Jiang, so please take us to room number 3 on the second floor."
Then, Brother Shen carefully carried the bowl away.
Jiang Youchen glanced at her younger sister again, but said nothing more.
The two quickly ate until their bellies were round and full. Little Youran sighed and looked at her brother with her big, round eyes, "It's so delicious... I haven't eaten so heartily in days..."
Jiang Youchen couldn't help but pat her head, "Little sister needs to eat more so she can grow taller."
Little Youran's eyes widened, and she dodged her brother's clutches by tilting her head. "Isn't that what Mother always says to you?"
Jiang Youchen smiled and said, "You're a girl, so it's the same for you."
Xiao You Ran stood up and said lazily, "Brother, you pay."
Just as Jiang Youchen reached into his sleeve to reach for his money pouch, Aunt Shen rushed over, "Young Master Jiang, we really can't give you any more money! If you give us any more, how are we supposed to cope?"
"How can this be allowed?" Jiang Youchen was clearly a man of impeccable character and would not do something like this, freeloading off others.
"No, no, no, it's just two bowls of food. We've received such a great favor from Miss and Young Master, how could we possibly accept more money? If Young Master Jiang were to give us more money, it would truly be too much for us."
Little Youran giggled ahead and deliberately said, "Sister-in-law Shen should thank the baby."
Sister-in-law Shen quickly replied, "Of course, thank you for your guidance, Miss!"
Xiao Youran hissed and summoned her little notebook, only to find that her luck value had not increased. So, one person's gratitude cannot repeatedly increase their luck value.
She immediately took two steps forward and said in a clear voice, "Brother, let's go! They won't suffer any losses!"
We're going to do something big later, why should we worry about a few dollars?
Jiang Youchen then touched his nose somewhat embarrassedly and followed his sister back to the inn.
As he watched his sister stride confidently, he got the feeling that she was walking with an air of indifference, as if she didn't recognize anyone.
Upon entering the inn, Brother Chen was waiting for them in the lobby on the first floor.
Xiao Youran pushed her brother upstairs, saying, "Brother, go see Mother first, and bring that bowl down while you're at it."
Jiang Youchen was also concerned about her mother's condition, so she nodded and hurried upstairs, not forgetting to remind her, "Don't wander off."
She then sat down at a table by the window and gestured for her younger brother, Shen, to sit down as well.
Young Master Shen was the first to bow and speak, “Miss Jiang, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude. A few days ago, my sister-in-law conveyed your idea about pan-fried buns, and after we made them, we’ve been thinking about how to repay you. Just now, I stood here thinking for a long time, and I have a little immature idea. Please listen to it first, Miss.”
Xiao Youran smiled and said, "Brother Chen, please speak."
The younger brother of the Shen family quickly cupped his hands and said, "My name is Shen Zhangyu. I dare not call you 'younger brother,' Miss. You can just call me Shen Zhangyu."
Xiao Youran chuckled, "An octopus?"
Hehe, this guy is a master chef, when can he cook some takoyaki?
Shen Zhangyu scratched his head. "Yes, that's much better. What I'm thinking is..."
Just then, a figure rushed down from upstairs and sat down next to them; it was Jiang Youchen.
He took a few heavy breaths, then placed the bowl of wontons that Shen Zhangyu had just used in front of him. "What... are you thinking?"
Xiao Youran asked first, "Brother, is Mother awake?"
Jiang Youchen nodded, still catching her breath, "I just... woke up, and I'm washing up now."
With Zhao Mama taking care of her, she didn't want to just stand there, so she quickly got down.
Xiao Youran couldn't sit still any longer and looked at Shen Zhangyu, saying, "Brother Octopus, hurry up and tell me what you're thinking."
Octopus nodded. "Since Young Master Jiang is here, I'll be frank. Miss is quick-witted and can come up with many novel and delicious dishes. My brother and I may have a small stall, but we have big ambitions. I wonder if Miss and Young Master would be interested in partnering with us in our business?"
Jiang Youchen grabbed her sister's hand and was about to leave, but she didn't hold back when she said, "You've found out about a liar just from eating a small bowl of wontons!"
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