When the first word about Jiangshan was written, she was actually a little worried.
She majored in Chinese literature in college and can write traditional Chinese characters from several eras. Her calligraphy was even praised by her tutor as a model.
But she ultimately went against her parents' wishes and became a trendsetter who kept up with the times.
Since she transmigrated to the present, she hasn't even had time to think about her parents in the modern world, yet at this moment, her longing for them surges like a spring.
The nurturing her parents had given her since childhood came in handy at this moment.
Manager Qi took the so-called prescription, his pupils dilating involuntarily.
This character...
A country girl can write such beautiful characters! Although there are a few mistakes, there is no denying that her handwriting is far beyond what most people can achieve!
Moreover, it's actually a recipe for medicinal cuisine!
Manager Qi still couldn't believe it. "You really want to give me this recipe?"
Jiang Shan rested his chin on his hand and moved closer to Manager Qi, blinking as he asked, "How about you give me a little something, just as a token?"
Shopkeeper Qi: ...
He considered himself to have a vast knowledge of people and had been in the business world for many years, so his judgment of people was definitely not bad. But he really couldn't understand this little girl.
But he was certain of one thing: this girl was no ordinary person!
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Problems that can be solved with money aren't really problems. Things become much easier when money is involved.
"One medicinal dish costs five taels of silver. You have four dishes here, so it'll cost twenty taels of silver. How about that?" After saying that, Manager Qi picked up his teacup.
Normally, no businessman is without guile, and he could openly discuss business and prices with anyone, but in front of this girl... why is his old face burning?
"Sure! But I have one condition."
really……!
"If these medicinal dishes sell well, you have to help me promote my steamed cake, which is also good for the spleen and stomach. I haven't made the beauty and weight loss cake yet."
"...That's it?" Manager Qi slowly swallowed the tea in his mouth. That was close; he almost spat it out.
Jiang Shan nodded affirmatively.
She doesn't want to open a restaurant. Even if she were to open one, she'd want it in a big city, the kind where she doesn't make a sound until she does, and then she makes a big splash.
As for these recipes, consider them a gift to do someone a favor.
Manager Qi was quick; after paying the twenty taels of silver and the cost of the steamed cake, he urged Jiang Shan to leave.
I'm afraid she'll change her mind.
Jiang Shan emerged from the restaurant feeling refreshed, but as soon as he turned a corner, he was stopped by someone.
"Good morning, Aunt Hong!" Jiang Shan greeted the visitor happily.
Aunt Hong's expression was not good. She asked Jiang Shan with a stern face, "Did you sell the seafood in broth to Linfu Restaurant?"
Jiang Shan glanced back and chuckled, "Yes, Aunt Hong bought twenty catties yesterday, and sold the rest to Manager Qi of Linfu Restaurant. Now he has ordered another batch of goods, so I need to go back and prepare."
"You're being unfair!" Aunt Hong's face darkened even more.
"You know perfectly well that competitors are enemies, yet you still sold seafood to Linfu Restaurant. Aren't you cheating me?"
"Auntie, that's not how it's said!"
Jiang Shan smiled even more broadly, "This is just a small business, a bit of everything here and there, but it's all for making money. Otherwise, why would a young lady like me show my face in public? You can't expect me to throw away the rest, can you?"
Aunt Hong pursed her lips and remained silent.
She was filled with regret! If she had known that seafood in soy sauce was so popular, she should have bought it all. Especially when she saw that Lin Fu Lou also sold seafood in soy sauce, she was filled with even more remorse.
Judging from the girl's cheerful and carefree demeanor, she doesn't seem like someone who can be easily fooled.
After a moment of silence, Aunt Hong softened her tone, adopting a consultative manner, and said, "Could you make some more seafood in broth for me? The price is negotiable, but I'd like a larger portion."
Jiang Shan smiled, his eyes crinkling. "Sure, sure. How much does Aunt Hong want? Let's make it clear first, my seafood hotpot is limited. I can't make more than that. If you order more than 100 jin a day, you'll have to pay a deposit first."
Aunt Hong glanced at her and said, "Come with me!"
When Jiang Shan returned home, he was surprised to find two more people in his house.
A middle-aged man in his thirties and a young man of fifteen or sixteen.
"Sister!" Jiao Sanlang rushed over and hugged Jiang Shan tightly, feeling wronged.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Shan's expression changed slightly, and his eyes turned sharp as he looked at the two uninvited guests in his home.
Jiao Sanlang didn't say anything, but hugged Jiang Shan's waist and sobbed.
Jiao's mother stepped forward and said with difficulty, "Shan'er, this is Uncle Qiao and his son Qiao Sheng from the village. They just came back from their labor service. Just now, Widow Xue brought her family to our house to cause trouble. Luckily, your Uncle Qiao and Asheng arrived in time, otherwise..."
Jiang Shan couldn't imagine how those people would have humiliated the orphan and widow without their help!
"Thank you so much, Uncle Qiao! Thank you so much, Brother Qiao!" Jiang Shan was extremely grateful.
Qiao Shi looked at Jiang Shan bowing to him in disbelief, then turned to look at his son.
Qiao Sheng also stared blankly at Jiang Shan, the expressions of the father and son were exactly the same.
Jiang Shan, with an air of nonchalance, allowed the father and son to look him up and down. "A few days ago, I was almost drowned in the pond by the villagers. After being rescued, I became smarter."
Qiao Shi rubbed his hands awkwardly, but the smile on his face was genuine. "That's good, that's good! Don't worry, Shan'er, your Uncle Qiao is back. Let's see who dares to bully you again!"
Jiang Shan found it strange. Everyone in the village avoided the Jiao family like the plague, but the Qiao family father and son were the only ones who were so hospitable. What did they want from them?
With this in mind, she had no choice but to turn her attention to Jiao's mother.
To be honest, Jiao's mother has very delicate features; she must have been a beauty when she was young. These days, Jiang Shan has fattened her up a bit, and her complexion has become much brighter.
Could it be that Uncle Qiao is thinking about that?
As Jiang Shan's eyes darted around, Jiao's mother awkwardly tugged at her clothes and said, "Your Uncle Qiao and Asheng have already cleaned all the seafood for us and added the seasonings as you instructed. Do you see if there's anything wrong with it?"
Jiang Shan stepped forward, scooped up a spoonful of seafood, looked at it, tasted the broth, turned around, added some salt, poured in some fruit vinegar fermented from fruit juice, and sealed the jar.
With the help of Qiao Shi and his son, the seafood was put into the well and chilled with well water.
After doing all this, the Qiao father and son were about to return home.
Thinking of the differences between men and women, Jiangshan did not linger. He only went back to the house and packed a bag of steamed cakes for the father and son to take home and eat. He also said that later he would ask Sanlang to send them some seafood with dipping sauce to go with their drinks.
Qiao Shi accepted the steamed cake without hesitation and took his son home.
The remaining mother and her two children exchanged a few words of comfort before the mother went to cook.
Jiang Shan followed them inside, helping Jiao's mother with chores like adding firewood.
After a while, Jiang Shan suddenly asked, "Mother, how is Uncle Qiao doing? Who else is in his family?"
Jiao's mother's hand trembled, and a ladle of water almost spilled onto her feet.
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