Chapter 75: The Warmth of New Year’s Eve Dinner
Even if the man in black was not targeting her, the Gu family had already been involved in some confusing right and wrong. If she had the ability to protect herself, she could find more ways to survive for her family and herself.
The hardships of practicing martial arts were beyond words, but with Gu Sang and Gu Da keeping her company every day, Gu Feixue didn't find it boring.
Gu Sang's bones are better than hers, but because he started practicing internal energy too late, some of his tendons and veins have closed, so the effect is not that obvious.
But even so, it is still possible to strengthen the body and prolong life. When Gu Yannian gave the skills to Gu Feixue, he did not say that it was not allowed to be passed on to others, so Gu Feixue asked Gu Sang to practice together.
As for Gu Da, he practiced the internal and external strength skills that Gu Yannian had taught him at the beginning.
Even beating eggs and cream was used by the three of them as a way to practice their skills, competing with each other to see who could whip the cream in a shorter time.
Of course, Gu Da always won. After all, Gu Feixue's arms and legs were so small that even if she had internal strength, her physical strength was obviously not up to standard.
This kind of days continued until the New Year, and Gu Feixue did not see the man in black again.
Although she felt a little relieved, Gu Feixue still did not slack off in her practice.
On New Year's Eve, Gu Feixue, the Gu family, and the old village chief's family went to Zuixianlou, intending to entertain the old village chief and his family.
Ever since the Gu family moved to Anju Village, they have been taken care of by the village chief's family.
The Gu family also earned more than twenty taels of silver in the past month, so they naturally knew the principle of repaying kindness.
When we arrived at Zuixianlou, the shopkeeper Bao came to greet us with a smile on his face.
Gu Feixue noticed that there was some fatigue in that smile, but she did not ask in front of others. After entertaining the village chief and his family, Gu Feixue went to the backyard to find Bao's confidant to ask the reason.
Then I found out that all the dairy cows in the city had been bought by Qian Youliang.
Not only that, due to the lack of milk source, the milk provided by the family every day was only enough to supply two cream cakes.
Therefore, Zuixianlou has not sold other food for a long time, and now the business opportunity has been taken over by Qian's restaurant with more milk.
The other party had originally colluded with the waiters of Zuixianlou and obtained the recipes of foods such as condensed milk and yogurt. Now that Zuixianlou has no milk source to sell these foods, the Qian's Restaurant naturally got there first.
"What's even more hateful is that recently this Qian Family Restaurant actually found someone to buy our cream cakes. We set the price at three taels of silver, but they bought them and sold them for four! We set the price at five taels of silver, but they sold them for six! Shopkeeper Bao has been furious for days!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Feixue also felt that this time it would be a bit difficult.
After all, for merchants, the source of goods is undoubtedly the most important.
If Zuixianlou also had dairy cows, Qian's Restaurant would definitely not be so rampant.
But the problem now is that there are no dairy cows. The Gu family only relies on one dairy cow, and the daily milk production is too limited.
Food that sells in smaller quantities and is slightly cheaper can attract more diners, but the money earned and the popularity will definitely not be as much as cream cakes.
But if the other party keeps an eye on Zuixianlou every day, intending to scalp and resell the goods, Zuixianlou will naturally be helpless.
As for Zuixianlou not selling cream cakes and instead selling food that can attract more customers, that is only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution.
After all, when it comes to food, the Qian family restaurant has a sufficient source of milk behind it, which they can afford, but Zuixianlou cannot.
As a result, all routes were restricted due to the shortage of supply.
Bao Hongcai did not go to the Gu family to report this phenomenon because he knew that the Gu family only had one dairy cow.
Gu Feixue knew that Bao Hongcai was a man who cared a lot about his reputation. Although he loved money, he would not ask her how old a child was for everything.
"Well, I'll go back and think of a solution. You can tell your shopkeeper not to worry for now. Maybe the situation will be better after the New Year."
When the Gu family returned home, Gu Feixue felt that the situation would not improve if the supply problem was not solved.
But where else can we find this cow?
On Chinese New Year's Day.
The Gu family and the people of the entire Anju Village had a good year this year.
Not only did the Gu family earn over twenty taels of silver, but even the villagers of Anju Village had transformed their previously barren wasteland. Even the grain they had received from the government still had most of it left uneaten.
Some refugees who stayed with the local refugee population became relatives and friends who shared weal and woe with these families, and they had meals and celebrated festivals together every day.
The cows sent by the government also gave birth to more than a dozen calves. The village chief distributed these calves to the villagers according to their contributions.
In winter, the Gu family also made many warm gloves and cushions for the villagers using duck down.
The old man who sold ducks before went back and told the duck farmers about the Gu family's good deeds. In order to thank the Gu family, they collected all the duck down. Whenever they went to the city, they let the Gu family take it away without charging a penny.
As a result, the Gu family bought many ducklings from them and sold them to the villagers who wanted to raise them.
All in all, this year has been a year full of changes and fulfillment.
On New Year’s Eve, the village chief organized all the villagers to hold a banquet under the old tree at the entrance of the village.
"Fellow villagers, I want to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Lord Zheng, and Prefect Liang for helping us during this disaster. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't have houses to live in, fields to farm, and food to eat."
Everyone was moved, and then they listened to the old village chief continue:
"Of course, we in Anju Village should also thank the Gu family. If it weren't for Miss Gu from the Gu family helping us survive the plague, we wouldn't be able to celebrate the New Year together!"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the Gu family with gratitude.
Anju Village is the only village in Liangcheng that was infected with the plague but no one died, and their village is composed of refugees.
When it became a strange story passed down by word of mouth in Liangcheng, each of them knew that if it were not for Miss Gu from the Gu family, they might have died in despair like those in the plague village that suffered heavy casualties.
"Thank you, Miss Gu! Let's toast Miss Gu with tea instead of wine!"
Someone in the crowd suggested it, but soon all the villagers in Anju Village stood up and raised their glasses in the direction of the Gu family, drinking tea instead of wine.
Every member of the Gu family was moved, and Gu Feixue was particularly touched. Seeing everyone offering tea, the Gu family also picked up their tea bowls and stood up.
"Mr. Gu also thanks the villagers for taking care of the Gu family these days. My daughter just did a little bit of help. It was the villagers themselves who defeated the plague and are now living a hopeful life." Gu Lang said with a moved expression.
Although the New Year’s Eve dinner does not have any delicious fish or meat, it is unprecedentedly warm and cozy.
Facing everyone's gratitude, although Gu Feixue felt embarrassed, she also had some insights.
When I practiced again that night, I found that I had improved a lot, and I was naturally very happy.
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