Soon, Li Feng's waiter went downstairs to check.
Li Feng, feeling curious, clicked his tongue and pointed down, "What kind of trouble are they causing over there? It's so strange!"
"They said they would be launching some brand new signature dishes in a week."
"oh?"
Li Feng was about to watch the pot explode on the other side.
Little did they know that the person on the other side seemed completely unaffected.
The next morning, Xu Yuehuai prepared new clothes for the three children. Jiang Qianqian frowned and said, "Oh dear, Grandma, please don't buy me new clothes. I'm just a child, why would I need so many nice clothes? I haven't even worn the ones I bought before."
“In this capital city, there are many people who judge others by their appearance. Moreover, we are going to Zhongnan Academy this time, so we can’t be looked down upon.”
She continued earnestly, "Your grandmother has gone to great lengths to ensure you receive an education. You are all diligent and studious children. Now you must have seen that in the capital, without education, you can't do anything. You won't even be able to understand accounts in the future. If you are truly afraid of letting me down, just study hard."
Jiang Shichen nodded, "I will definitely get first place."
"You're just boasting. Who asked you to be number one or number two? Just be somewhere in the middle, not the best, not the worst." Xu Yuehuai was using reverse psychology.
This tactic was particularly effective against Jiang Shichen.
As for Ah Qi, he had the worst academic performance among the three.
But Ah Qi believes that diligence can make up for lack of talent.
Jiang Qianqian was already grateful for her good fortune, and when she learned that she could still study with them, she secretly told herself that she must study hard.
You must make something of yourself, otherwise you'll be letting your grandmother down completely.
"Go change your clothes as soon as possible, don't be late on the first day." Xu Yuehuai said with a smile as she handed over the gift.
Everyone is a new set of clothes.
They even prepared some for Zhou Wan and San Niang.
Third Sister happily accepted, but Zhou Wan did not accept it with a smile. Looking at the clothes, Zhou Wan sighed, "Mother, don't prepare silks and satins for me. You should also take care of your own. Don't you always say that everyone in the capital judges people by their appearance?"
Zhou Wan smiled and returned to her room.
When he returned to Xu Yuehuai, he had prepared a new set of clothes for her.
"This is something I made for you, Mother, a while ago. Try it on and see if it fits." Xu Yuehuai looked closely and noticed that the stitches on the clothes Zhou Wan made were so fine that they were almost invisible.
The exquisite design and beautiful embroidery on the clothes make them stand out from the crowd. Even the trendsetting Third Sister felt extremely pleased when she saw the clothes.
"Wow, Zhou Wan is so amazing, I have to give her a thumbs up. Unlike me, I can't do anything."
Xu Yuehuai immediately went to change her clothes and discovered that the clothes were completely tailor-made for her.
Business at the guesthouse has been lukewarm these past few days.
The two large inns were fighting, and naturally both suffered heavy losses. Xu Yuehuai's side relied on several cooks from Yangzhou, so no matter how bad the business was, it was still much better than the other side.
But Li Feng's career plummeted.
Li Feng was even more anxious, not knowing what other miraculous medicine Xu Yuehuai had in store.
During the past week, Xu Yuehuai would occasionally go to the warehouse to check on things. Zhou Wan and the others noticed that the place, which used to smell bad, now emitted a strange odor.
It smelled bad, and it did.
It smells wonderful, and the fragrance is so pleasant it makes you feel relaxed and happy.
On the afternoon of the sixth day, Xu Yuehuai lifted the shelf on the left, and everyone stared in astonishment at the tofu that had grown white mold on it. Third Sister pointed at it in surprise.
"Is it edible?"
Why not?
Xu Yuehuai started preparing the seasoning, then carefully cut the tofu piece by piece with a spoon, and sprinkled the seasoning on top. "This is hairy tofu, would you like to try some?"
"Won't it cause diarrhea?" Third Sister thought of a series of chain reactions.
Zhou Wan, on the other hand, was someone who would always blindly believe in and be willing to be Xu Yuehuai's supporter for life. Even when she saw the hairy tofu, Zhou Wan still ate it in big mouthfuls.
Zhou Wan didn't have high hopes at first; wasn't this just making use of waste?
But after just one bite, her stomach started rumbling, and Zhou Wan's eyes brightened considerably. She finished the whole bowl of fermented tofu, much to Xu Yuehuai's satisfaction.
"You're a food connoisseur; you've eaten quite a few good and bad things along the way. What's your opinion?"
Zhou Wan clapped her hands happily, "It's so delicious! I've never eaten anything so strange before. Most importantly, I've never eaten such delicious tofu before. Is this even tofu? It's so fresh, fragrant, soft, and tender. It's a real temptation on the tip of my tongue."
"really?"
Chun San Niang didn't believe in superstitions, so she grabbed another portion that Xu Yuehuai had prepared and ate it with gusto. After just one bite, she liked it. "Oh my, it's so delicious, so delicious!"
"Not only is it delicious, but I also guarantee you won't get an upset stomach after eating it. Don't worry, it's fermented food, and the mold is also beneficial bacteria..."
The moment she got to this point, Xu Yuehuai quickly changed her mind, asking what she was trying to explain to them.
How would they know about beneficial bacteria and pathogens?
Xu Yuehuai looked at the two of them and said, "After you've eaten, cover it up and come out. Let's come up with some names and a marketing plan to sell all these delicious foods."
"That's great, leave it to us."
Following that, Xu Yuehuai brought a plate of top-quality, well-prepared hairy tofu to the second floor.
Qi Guze turned around.
Xu Yuehua smiled sweetly and carefully placed the plate in front of him.
"To thank you for helping us a while ago, I made you a special dish."
"This is..." Qi Guze picked up the plate and looked at it from left to right. The thing on the plate was furry, and the bright seasonings on it made people's appetites increase. This thing had an indescribable stench and fragrance. The two smells mixed together and were quite pleasant.
He had lived in the palace all his life; how could he have ever seen anything like this?
Tie Xiong stood behind him, his eyes filled with a meaningful look.
Xu Yuehuai presented it like a treasure.
“That’s also exceptional.” She extended an invitation, her eyes clear and resolute, not at all like she was joking.
Qi Guze was prepared to accept the challenge, after all, Xu Yuehuai frequently created surprises for him.
He closed his eyes, reluctantly took a bite, and immediately chewed it slowly.
At first I wanted to throw up, but the more I ate, the more I enjoyed it.
Qi Guze was stunned. "This thing is truly wondrous; I have never seen anything like it before."
Seeing that the discerning Qi Guze was eating, Xu Yuehua smiled and said generously, "You should try some too. Everyone should eat! There are so many flavors. This one is with wasabi sauce, this one is spicy, and this one is seafood."
Xu Yuehuai introduced new flavors, displaying a variety of tastes in front of him.
Everyone carefully took the food and ate it with relish.
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