Zhao Yunjin replied with a puzzled look, "Isn't he at Xizhu Garden?"
"No! Could it be that the old monk has gone back to Mount Putuo again? Really, why didn't he tell me he was going back?"
Dr. Zhou complained as he turned and walked out of the dining hall.
Zhao Yunjin turned her head slightly to look at Zhao San and instructed, "Send someone to find out where Master has gone."
Zhao San nodded: "Yes, Master."
Qi Yize sat to the side, muttering to himself: This old man Xuanzhen is exactly like his grandfather. Even at such an old age, he is still so troublesome.
The carriage bumped along the road, occasionally stopping for a short rest before continuing its journey.
Yun Zhizhi and her group finally arrived in Yizhou City before nightfall. They quickly found a large inn and settled in.
Not long after they moved in, Fang Zheng and his grandson, along with Master Xuanzhen, moved in as well.
The next morning.
After having breakfast at the inn, they were preparing to go out.
At this moment, Yun Zhizhi stopped an innkeeper and asked, "Brother waiter, do you know where the lotus flowers are?"
The waiter replied enthusiastically, "There's only one place in our city where you can see lotus flowers. It's in the western suburbs. Just follow the direction of Yuren Wharf and you'll find it."
Then, he asked curiously, "What are you going there for?"
Yun Zhizhi smiled slightly: "Of course, we're going to admire the lotus flowers."
Upon hearing this, the waiter glanced at them a few times as if they were fools, and then went off to get busy.
Yun Zhizhi muttered to herself: I haven't even said we're going to set up a stall yet, why is this waiter's gaze a little strange!
Soon, when she saw that the vast expanse was filled only with withered lotus leaves and scattered lotus seeds, she finally understood why the waiter had made that strange expression earlier.
That makes sense!
It's already the end of August.
There are no lotus flowers to see.
She glanced around and found that apart from the four of them, there wasn't a soul in sight. Her head started throbbing again.
Sure enough, this lousy system is no good.
This time, they actually chose a godforsaken place for her to set up a stall.
Ugh! I got tricked by it again.
At this moment, He Yang, who was standing to the side, smelled a stench of rotting mud in the air. He couldn't help but pinch his nose and mutter:
"Boss, there's nothing to see here, it's so empty. Let's get out of here quickly and go somewhere lively and bustling, and maybe find a good spot to set up our stall!"
After saying that, he was about to turn around and leave when Yun Zhizhi's words almost made him fall flat on his face.
"Yangyang, the location for our stall has been chosen. Unfortunately, I have to tell you again that the place we're setting up this time is both far away and right in front of us."
He Yang was so frightened that his legs went weak. "Boss, you...you mean the place where we're setting up our stall is this godforsaken place?"
Upon seeing Yun Zhizhi nod, two words floated into He Yang's mind: It's over.
This time, setting up a stall is going to be hellishly difficult!
I had originally thought that since I had finally come to Yizhou City, I should at least choose a lively place with a lot of people to set up a stall.
But now it seems he was overthinking everything.
The boss doesn't play by the rules at all. I really want to crack open her head and see what she's thinking!
Not only him, but even Xiao Tao and He Ping'an couldn't help but feel extremely worried for Miss when they heard that she had decided to set up a stall in this open space.
Yun Zhizhi seemed to sense their worries and comforted them with a smile: "Don't be discouraged, everyone! If we succeed in setting up a stall this time, we can not only earn money, but we might also improve our reputation."
After all, their reputation outside is not very good.
After saying that, she looked firmly at the empty space, already having a plan in mind.
He Yang looked dejected, like a punctured balloon, and asked with a bitter face, "So what are we going to sell this time?"
Yun Zhizhi pointed to the lotus leaf field: "The lotus roots growing under the lotus leaves."
Xiao Tao looked blank and asked curiously, "What is lotus root? I've never heard of it before."
He Yang and He Ping'an chimed in, "Yeah! We've never heard of this before."
Yun Zhizhi patiently explained: "Lotus root is a vegetable with a delicious taste. It can be eaten in many ways, such as cold salad, stir-fry, stew, or lotus root starch. It has a crisp and refreshing taste or a soft and glutinous texture, and it also has the effects of clearing heat, reducing internal fire, and stimulating appetite."
From the original owner's memories and her observations over this period, Yun Zhizhi learned that lotus root is not currently a popular food in Chu Yun Kingdom.
People simply appreciate lotus flowers as flowers.
If she promotes lotus root as a vegetable, it will not only enrich people's diets and allow them to eat a variety of lotus root-related dishes, but also give them another way to make a living and earn some money by growing lotus root.
Moreover, before coming to Yizhou Prefecture, she learned that the climate here was warm and very suitable for growing lotus roots.
No wonder there's a large lotus field here.
It's a pity that no one knows that the lotus roots under the soil are edible; it's such a waste.
Upon hearing that it was related to food, He Yang's expression immediately improved, and he quickly asked, "Are we selling dishes related to lotus root this time?"
Yun Zhizhi raised her right index finger and shook it. "No, this time we'll sell lotus roots directly, digging and selling them as we go. The ingredients will be fresh enough!"
He Yang deflated again. "Boss, none of us have ever seen or eaten this kind of vegetable before. It will be very difficult for us to sell it."
"Also, don't forget that it's not the season for lotus viewing now. How easy is it to attract them to this remote mountain area!"
Yun Zhizhi gently patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, I have a good plan."
He Yang asked with a grin, "What brilliant plan? Tell me about it!"
"Although we sell fresh lotus roots, we can set up a few stoves next to the stalls and prepare some lotus root-related dishes for everyone to try for free. We will also provide the recipes for these dishes for free. I believe this will attract the attention of the public."
He Yang looked at him with admiration: "Boss, you're so good at this!"
He couldn't wait to try these lotus root dishes.
However, Yun Zhizhi still faces several challenges.
To set up a stall and sell lotus roots, you first need to contract this lotus field; also, you need to find a group of people to dig them up, which is a huge project.
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