68 Seek Confirmation (2/2)

The drinks weren't as simple as it seemed, however. With the scoop of a small silver spoon, the customers would find out that the drinks contained translucent glutinous rice balls of different colors. These rice balls looked cute but were also soft and chewy.

Everyone in Heavenly Residence, from Shopkeeper Li to the runners and waiters, were nervously waiting for the reaction of the first customer who ordered the drinks.

It was only Ye Jiayao who seemed unperturbed, she was focused on cooking dishes like it was just a normal workday.

After what felt like an hour, Ah Xing walked out from the suite, smiling. He gave them a thumbs up and said, ”There are customers who want another bowl.”

Shopkeeper Li heaved a long sigh of relief and said happily, ”Go get them.”

The news spread to the kitchen and everyone cheered. Brother Yao was indeed full of ideas. Not only did he solve the problem of the leftover milk, he also managed to earn more money. They were even more impressed by him.

Ye Jiayao pouted. She only made the simplest of drinks, what more if she was done making ice cream? They would surely go gaga over it. She wondered how much would it sell for. Haagen Dazs in the modern times was so expensive, but there were still people who buy it because it was marked as top-grade. The brand had become a form of fashion and a symbolism of status that's why everyone scrambled for it despite its hefty price tag.

69 bowls of drinks were sold at lunchtime. Customers started coming in continuously just for drinks alone, and they managed to sell 20 more bowls. It was apparent that the news spread quickly over the city.

Shopkeeper Li was smiling so much, his eyes almost disappeared.

”Shopkeeper Li, the remaining ingredients should be enough for another 70 to 80 bowls, but the milk and fruits are bought with my money,” Ye Jiayao informed him.

Shopkeeper Li smiled and said, ”Claim however much you used from the restaurant. From tomorrow onwards, whatever ingredients you need, the restaurant will pay for them.”

Ye Jiayao calculated loudly, ”There is a total of three buckets of milk, a bucket costs six taels, including the transportation fee, it should be 20 taels, the fruits cost five taels, the ice also cost five taels, and the vegetables and all cost eight taels, including the transportation fee…”

”Alright, stop that. Go to the accounts room and get 50 taels,” Shopkeeper Li said generously. Li Yao has smartly thought of this money-making and reputation-building method, a capital of 50 taels could easily be tripled.

Ye Jiayao did not expect Shopkeeper Li to be so generous. Well, he was going to be earning a big profit from this, so she readily accepted his offer. A few more taels would mean that she could buy a few more clothes.

”Li Yao, prepare more ingredients tomorrow. I reckon there will be more people coming,” Shopkeeper Li reminded her.

The people in Jin Ling liked to chase novel things and good food. This was sure to be an even bigger hit tomorrow. They might just hit the sales of 300 to 400 bowls.

”Brother Yao, Young Royal Highness Jing is looking for you,” Ah Xing reported.

Ye Jiayao told Shopkeeper Li, ”I know there would be more demand tomorrow, but if we only sell 200 a day, people will find the stuff precious. It wouldn't be something that they could have anytime they want. The more that they can't have it, the more that they'd want it. They're going to come here every day, not just for the drinks, but also for the other foods. Do you agree with me, Shopkeeper?

Shopkeeper Li seemed to be speechless.

Ye Jiayao bowed and said, ”Okay, I'll take a leave first.”

Shopkeeper Li pondered over what Li Yao has said, and the more thought he gave it, the more he realized how right Li Yao was. That is the human nature - the easier you get it, the less you will appreciate it. Wow! This little fellow is better at running a business than I am!

Ye Jiayao has actually a lot more tips in running a business, but she can't share them all because she was still thinking of opening her own restaurant!

”Young Royal Highness, what brings you here?” In front of outsiders, Ye Jiayao still abides by the rules and addresses Little Jing properly.

Helian Jing's gaze flickered. ”I have some matters to ask you.”

He managed to sneak out, after much difficulty, but he could not stay out for long. This was what his life came to, sneaking out like a thief. In the past, he was able to come and go as he pleased, staying out however long he wanted.

Ye Jiayao told Ah Xing, ”Get Brother Xiang to make a bowl of iced double milk, put it on my tab.”

Both of them headed to the Lotus Suite to talk.

Helian Jing has spent almost the entire day thinking of how he should confront him. He hated how suspicious he was being. He was like a nagging woman! However, what Zhao Qixuan had said made sense. He has the right to find out what was going on.

”Big Yaoyao, I came in a rush yesterday and I did not have the chance to ask how have you been these past few days,” Helian Jing stuttered.

”I am doing fine. I'll let you try my latest invention, the iced double milk.” Ye Jiayao smiled, hoping to put him at ease as Little Jing seemed to be a tad agitated.

Helian Jing hesitated for a second before asking, ”You fell into the water the day before, are you okay?”

Ye Jiayao spread her arms wide and said, ”Take a look at me. Don't I look okay?”

”Then… then who saved you? I must thank him.”

Ye Jiayao pouted and answered, ”It is the Jing An Marquis' Heir-son Lord, he happened to pass by.”

Dumb Donkey didn't save her. She jumped on her own to get away from his demanding, meddlesome self. If it wasn't for him, she wouldn't have jumped in the river.

Helian Jing said absent-mindedly, ”Oh, so it is Brother Chunyu! What a coincidence.”

”Yeah, it is quite a coincidence,” Ye Jiayao agreed drily.

”No wonder Zhao Qixuan said that he saw you and Brother Chunyu touring the Qin Huai river last night. I thought he was just spouting nonsense!” Helian Jing observed Big Yaoyao's expression carefully.