Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 085 Recipe (1/2)

Chapter 85: Chapter 085 Recipe

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Zhang Yongchang insisted on making it sound so easy, not because he wanted to take credit, but because he didn’t want Zhuang Qingning to feel indebted to him.

Upon realizing this, Zhuang Qingning refrained from saying any more words of gratitude.

However, when it came to the bag of money Zhang Yongchang handed over, Zhuang Qingning vehemently refused to accept it, pushing it away repeatedly: “Uncle Zhang, you’ve already done so much for me by securing such a major deal. I cannot possibly accept this as well. Please, take it back.”

“What are you talking about, Miss Sui? Didn’t we agree on this earlier? I’m after the reputation, not money. Money is something you can’t take with you when you’re born or when you die. I really don’t need it. But you and Qingsui, you need it much more than I do. Just take it and spend it.”

“Moreover, all this money was earned thanks to your tofu. It’s also gained me great reputation, so you definitely should accept it.”

Seeing that Zhuang Qingning continued to decline, Zhang Yongchang put on a stern face, “That’s it, no need to say more. Whether you want it or not, you must accept it!”

With that, without waiting for Zhuang Qingning’s response, he tossed the money bag into Zhuang Qingning’s bamboo basket and walked away without looking back.

By the time Zhuang Qingning retrieved the bag from the bamboo basket, all she could see was the retreating back of Zhang Yongchang, his hands clasped behind him.

Since she couldn’t return the money then and there, she decided to find a chance to return it in the future. There was plenty of time ahead, so there was no need to rush.

With that thought, Zhuang Qingning decided to keep the money bag for the time being.

“Sister!” As soon as Zhang Yongchang left, Zhuang Qingsui called out excitedly, “Two hundred pounds a day, doesn’t that mean we can earn a lot more money every day? With that calculation, won’t we be able to build two tile-roofed houses in just a few years?”

Even though they had a place to live now, it was still a rental. Having their own house was certainly more secure. Therefore, Zhuang Qingsui deeply desired a home of her own and her sister.

“Yes.” Zhuang Qingning nodded and smiled.

From the twelve or so taels of silver that Zhang Yongchang gave her, they could already afford to build a courtyard. But Zhuang Qingsui never mentioned this, she only talked about using the money earned from selling tofu to build a house.

Obviously, in Zhuang Qingsui’s heart, she understood that they did not deserve these twelve taels of silver.

“You stay here with the tofu stall, I will go find Brother Rong to see if he knows about any of Uncle Zhang’s preferences.”

If they couldn’t accept this silver, then they could convert it into something he cherished and buy it for him. Then even if he didn’t want to accept it, the money would already be spent, and he would have to accept it.

“Okay, Sister, you go ahead.” Zhuang Qingsui completely agreed with Zhuang Qingning’s approach and eagerly nodded.

Zhuang Qingning found a break in the rush and called Lian Rong aside to ask about Zhang Yongchang’s preferences, also explaining the situation to him.

“I understand your intention, Miss Zhuang, but…”

Lian Rong scratched his head with a powerless look on his face, “Although I have been with the chef for several years, apart from cooking, I really haven’t heard of any other interests he has, nor have I ever seen him favor anything…”

“Is that so…” Zhuang Qingning’s eyes darkened slightly at this.