Chapter 168 Dedicated to Mrs. Lu
Xu Zhichun really wanted the watermelon, so in order to get through it as soon as possible, he gritted his teeth and said yes.
Just imagine, sitting on a lounge chair in the shade of the porch in the yard on a hot day, holding half a big watermelon in your arms and eating it with a spoon. What a wonderful thing that would be.
If I had the chance to grow watermelons, I would like to give it a try.
Madam Ji laughed and said, "Of course, Madam Xu, just take it with you. Madam Xu is really thoughtful."
"Farmers are used to it. They can't take their eyes off or walk away when they see seeds that are not there," Xu Zhichun smiled. "If I don't say this today, I don't know how I'll regret it when I go back."
Aunt Ji laughed out loud at her.
Xu Zhichun laughed again and said, "I'm not bragging in front of Madam, but I'm quite good at growing things, and everything I grow grows beautifully. If there are big watermelons in the fields next year, I'll pick out a few of the best ones and give them to Madam and Madam."
Aunt Ji was happy again and nodded: "Okay, okay, then I'll be waiting for your good news. Our wife also likes to eat watermelon."
Nanny Ji didn't take it seriously. This watermelon is not that easy to grow. Some people's watermelons don't grow big, some people's watermelons rot before they are ripe, and some people's watermelons are just not sweet.
It is not easy to have a bite of sweet and delicious watermelon.
Why else would it be so expensive? Twenty wen a jin, almost as expensive as chickens and ducks.
The money to buy a big watermelon is enough to buy a fat chicken with some left over.
Xu Zhichun wasn't kidding. "Yeah, I'll definitely bring it when the time comes. Oh, and I brought some tomatoes today that I grew from seeds I stumbled upon. I'm giving them to Madam, and I'm also giving Madam two to try."
As she spoke, she removed the white cotton gauze covering the basket, carefully took out the small cloth bag and white ceramic jar, placed them on the table, and showed the tomatoes to Aunt Ji.
"Look, Mammy! This is a tomato. It's delicious raw, and even better with a little sugar. Cut it into small pieces and cook it in soup, or fry eggs first and then stir-fry them. Tomatoes and eggs are also delicious. They can also be used to make tofu, stew meat, or stir-fry vegetables. You can enjoy it first. If you like it, I'll bring some back next time."
Aunt Ji had never seen a tomato before, but she liked the bright red, round shape. She said with a smile, "This tomato fruit looks really nice and festive. Okay, I'll ask the kitchen to make some for you to try today."
She looked at Xu Zhichun and said, "Madam Xu, is there something wrong? If you have anything to say, please speak directly."
After all, Xu Zhichun had saved his own young lady, and her brother-in-law had a promising future and was highly praised by the adults. Neither his uncle nor his sister-in-law were the kind of people who would become complacent and frivolous.
If something really unsolvable hadn't happened, Xu Zhichun would definitely not have come.
As soon as Xu Zhichun entered the room, she began to secretly brew sadness in her heart. After what Nanny Ji said, she no longer suppressed it. Her eyes turned red and two tears fell. She quickly raised her hand to wipe them away.
"Mammy, I do need Madam's help with something. I'm sure you know about the ice jelly at the Lotus Restaurant. To be honest, I made that ice jelly myself."
Nanny Ji let out a soft "ah", obviously very surprised.
"Mrs. Xu is truly ingenious. Master, mistress, and the young lady all love that ice jelly. It's so hot out, so they buy two bowls every day and mix it with honey and fresh or dried fruit. Adding mint is really refreshing and cooling."
"It's this ice jelly that's causing the trouble." Xu Zhichun smiled bitterly. "I knew we were weak and worried we couldn't keep the ice jelly. Plus, Shopkeeper Tang was kind, and he wanted to sell it exclusively, so I agreed and kept it a secret. But I didn't expect it would eventually get out. Yesterday, the owner of the Sifang Restaurant came to talk to me."
There's no need to exaggerate; just what Shopkeeper Fang said is enough to make people furious.
As expected, Aunt Ji showed a look of disgust and sneered, "There's really no law! You bully people openly just because you have a few dollars. Don't worry, just do this business peacefully."
Nanny Ji meant to protect her.
Since she dared to say that, she must understand Mrs. Lu.
"Thank you, Ma'am," Xu Zhichun felt relieved. She had not expected things to go so smoothly.
"Mammy, I've copied the recipe for this ice jelly and brought it with me. I was planning to give it to Madam today. Please accept it."
Xu Zhichun stood up and took out the neatly folded paper that had been written on it from his arms, and handed it to Nanny Ji with both hands.
Nanny Ji quickly stood up and pushed it back: "No, no, this is your livelihood, Madam will never accept it."
"Please accept it, Madam," Xu Zhichun said with a smile, "I have an idea I'd like your advice on. First, Madam likes it, and having this recipe in hand will make it easier for me to eat it later. It won't affect me at all. Second, if anyone asks me for or wants to buy this recipe in the future, I'll just say I've already given it to Madam. I don't think anyone would have the nerve to snatch it away. Madam, is this okay with you?"
No matter how powerful a gangster is, would he dare to openly go against Mrs. Lu?
Nanny Ji was stunned. She didn't expect that she would come up with such an idea.
Not bad.
"I can't make decisions for Madam. So, please wait here while I report to Madam."
"Okay, thank you, Ma'am."
Nanny Ji went to see Madam Lu and reported everything to her.
Madam Lu frowned. "Master, under your rule, the streets are peaceful and no one picks up things. I didn't expect there would be such dirty things going on behind the scenes."
Nanny Ji smiled and said, "Madam, please calm down. This kind of thing will never happen again. It happens everywhere. It's good enough under the master's rule."
Madam Lu nodded gently and smiled, "This Madam Xu is quite interesting, such a clever young lady. Since she is so willing and has some connections with our family, how can I not protect her? Let's do as she says. You can gossip a few words to Mr. Shao and ask him to tell the patrolling yamen runners to keep an eye on her as well."
"Yes, ma'am."
After hearing what Madam Lu said, Nanny Ji hurried to tell Xu Zhichun.
Xu Zhichun felt relieved. "Thank you, Madam, and thank you, Madam!"
"This is something we should be taking care of. How can there be no law?"
"Anyway, I'm incredibly grateful and will remember the kindness of Madam and Madam. If Madam and Madam like the tomatoes, I'll send them back next time. And as for the ice jelly, if there's any problem with the preparation, I'll talk to you next time I come."
Nanny Ji smiled and nodded, saying okay. After thinking for a moment, she said, "How about this, come back in three days."
"good."
After finishing the matter, Xu Zhichun returned to the stall with a relaxed mind and body.
Everything went well today.
There will be no tomatoes delivered tomorrow, but 70 kilograms of ice jelly will be delivered starting today.
This means that they can earn three taels and five cents of silver from ice jelly alone every day. Zeng Xiaoyan and Aunt Zhu'er can each get seven hundred cents from this item alone. Everyone is very excited.
Shopkeeper Tang is really kind.
"By the way, can Sister Zhichun handle this? It's a bit too much. How about we take turns helping out? It would be nice to lend a hand."
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