Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 079: The Day is Near (Fourth Update) (1/2)
Chapter 79: Chapter 079: The Day is Near (Fourth Update)
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“If she doesn’t come tomorrow, then well go see her after we’re done selling tofu.”
Zhuang Qingning smiled, “I remember, Aunt Liu mentioned that she lives at Zhangjiazhuang, which isn’t too far from here. It can be counted as on our way home.”
“Alright.” Zhuang Qingsui nodded and grinned, “Aunt Liu likes eating shortbread, let’s buy some for her, she’ll definitely like it.”
“Also, let’s get some mung bean cakes. The weather is getting hotter, mung beans are cooling and can relieve heat and detoxify. I guess Aunt Liu will like them too.” Zhuang Qingning added.
The sisters exchanged a glance and chuckled knowingly.
Since they started their stall in town, Aunt Liu had taken good care of them, considering them as her own family. They should show some filial respect in return.
While the sisters were talking, Zhang Yongchang came out from the backyard of Fushun Tower, “Miss Ning, Miss Sui.”
“Uncle Zhang.” Zhuang Qingning responded with a smile, “The salted duck eggs are truly not finished yet. You really don’t need to keep reminding us. Once they’re done, I promise you will be the first to get them, alright?”
Ever since Zhang Yongchang told Zhuang Qingning to make more salted duck eggs, he has been asking about them almost every day, making Zhuang Qingning feel somewhat helpless.
Teased by Zhuang Qingning, Zhang Yongchang’s old face flushed red. He coughed lightly and said, “Today, I came to see you not because of the salted duck eggs, but because I went to the county town yesterday afternoon.”
“Originally, I went there to buy some seasonings for the kitchen, and also to meet up with some old friends and chat. As cooks, we usually talk about pots, bowls, dishes and soups. So, naturally, we talked about your tofu.”
“I said that your tofu is rare in this world and extremely delicious. But those folks didn’t believe me, insisting that I was fooling them. So, we ended up betting on who could find more delicious tofu.”
“Of course, there’s a stake in this bet. Everyone put forward two taels of silver. In the end, the most delicious tofu will win all the silver, and then all the other kitchens will use this family’s delicious tofu.”
When Zhang Yongchang was speaking, his chin was held high and his face was full of pride, “Those guys, who have never tasted good tofu, are still babbling, just wait and see. The most delicious tofu will definitely be from you.”
“I saw about seven or eight people betting, and it could be more than ten taels. Once we win back this silver, apart from my two taels, the rest is all yours!”
“How can that be…” Zhuang Qingning shook her head and smiled, “Besides, our tofu may not necessarily be the most delicious.”
“What are you talking about? Don’t underestimate yourself, just trust me, your tofu is definitely the most delicious. Just wait to receive the money.”
Zhang Yongchang said: “I don’t need to hide from you, I’m alone now, and I don’t need the money, so why should I have more of these things that you can’t take with you when you die? However, when people get old, they start to care about their fame. This time, I can show my face in front of those old guys. Even better than giving me a luminous pearl.”
“You don’t have to worry about all this, after lunch, I’ll take your tofu to the county town, you just wait to collect the money, and sell the tofu.”
Zhang Yongchang laughed, his laughter was hearty and loud.
Zhuang Qingning also smiled: “Then I’ll wait for Uncle Zhang’s good news.”
Winning this bet is a minor thing, the most important thing is, if her tofu can make a name in the cooks’ circle, then it can be sold in the county town.
By then, the sales volume of this tofu may even double.