After finishing their lunch, Yu Ying and Luo Shi said, "Tomorrow I will borrow Aunt He's clay pot for a day, so I thought of sending them some white cauliflower and four wild pheasant eggs."
Luo Shi had no objection at all, so Yu Ying asked Fu An: "What about you, do you agree?"
Fu An was stunned for a moment, then heard her say: "You discovered the wild pheasant eggs first, so I ask for your opinion first."
Fu An, who had not yet been asked for his opinion, was at a loss for a moment, then touched his head and said, "I listen to grandma."
No one had any objections, so Yu Ying took the things and asked Fu An to lead the way to Aunt He's house.
Aunt He's house isn't that far away, and we'll be there in about half an hour's walk.
It was already noon, and all the workers had returned.
There is a lot of land in Lingshui Village that can be used to grow food, but because of his lowly status, he is not eligible to rent land for farming, so he can only help the nobles farm and earn a meager salary.
If you have a good family background, you can spend some money to buy land. If you don't have enough money, you can also rent land for farming.
If there were no fields, the annual taxes would probably be too high.
The He family, like the Fu family, was also among the amnesty groups.
After the amnesty, Aunt He's family used the money they saved to rent a piece of land to grow food. One son works in the quarry, the other continues to work at the noble family, and Uncle He and Aunt He are worried about the rented land.
The He family hopes to save enough money as soon as possible so that they can bring back their son who is working hard in the quarry earlier.
Regarding the fields, Yu Ying thought about it for a while. In a year or two, the world will become more unstable, so she must first stock up on food.
But judging from the current situation, there is really no need to rush the matter in this field.
There are four thatched houses in the courtyard of the He family. The situation of the He family is better than that of the Fu family. After all, there are two adult men staying at home to work, and the labor force is still there, so they can still have enough to eat.
When they arrived outside the hospital, Fu An shouted "Grandma He" twice.
After a while, Aunt He came out of the house and saw Fu An and Fu's bride, and hurriedly opened the fence door.
Looking at Yu Ying, she said, "Why are you really here? Come in first and sit down."
Yu Ying and Fu An entered the yard, and Aunt He's eldest grandson, Niu Niu, also ran out of the house. After shouting "Fu An", the two brothers went to play with their arms around their shoulders.
Yu Ying gave the white cauliflower and wild pheasant eggs to Aunt He: "These are for Aunt He to make soup."
Aunt He was stunned when she saw the wild pheasant eggs, and hurriedly said, "No, no, you should take it back to replenish your mother-in-law and man's health."
Yu Ying smiled and said warmly: "I've left some to replenish their health. I'm sending this here. First, I want to thank Aunt He for the clay pot you borrowed two days ago. Second, from tomorrow night to the evening of the day after tomorrow, what else do I want to ask you?" Auntie, let me lend you the clay pot for one last time."
Hearing this, Aunt He said straightforwardly: "Just borrow it and use it. How can you be so polite?"
Yu Ying said: "Aunt He, just accept it, otherwise I will be too embarrassed to borrow the clay pot."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? Our Lin family and your Fu family are both one family. One family doesn't speak to each other. I've also seen what the Fu family was going through some time ago. Things have gotten better recently, and I also I know that it is because of your help that the Fu family can live like a human being. You, a weak woman, have suffered enough."
Aunt He sighed and added: "We can't help you much. Borrowing a clay pot is not borrowing food. How can I be stingy enough not to borrow it?"
Aunt He glanced into the bamboo basket, and then took out the handful of white cauliflower: "I just collected this handful of vegetables, which saves me having to pick them."
Yu Ying knew that Aunt He would not accept wild pheasant eggs, so she did not try to persuade her. She thought that after making the jelly the next day, she would ask Fu An to send one over as a thank you.
After sitting in Aunt He's yard and chatting for a while, Yu Ying looked at the thatched house and asked Aunt He: "How much money will it cost to strengthen the thatched house or build a smaller thatched house?"
Aunt He was stunned: "What, not enough room?"
After thinking about it, she knew something about the Fu family's situation.
She knew that Mrs. Yu and Na Fu Erlang had never been in the same room, and as for Fu Jia Erlang's legs, I was afraid that even if they wanted to, they would be powerless.
Yu Ying said truthfully: "I heard that it rains a lot in Lingnan at this time, and there are hurricanes from time to time. I am afraid that the house will not be able to withstand the damage, so I want to strengthen it. Besides, there is not even a place for bathing and cooking, so I want to get a small room." house."
After hearing what she said, Aunt He thought for a while and then said: "After two days, your Uncle He and my Erlang come back, and ask them to help you strengthen the house and build a small house. They should be able to do it in one day." It’s almost done, it’s okay for just a few of us to do the finishing work.”
Yu Ying was about to say something, but Aunt He immediately stopped: "Don't talk about money or not. You have some medical skills. If anyone in my family has some minor problems in the future, I want you to help take a look. Don't ask for it then." It’s better to say no.”
Yu Ying smiled: "That's no problem."
After making an appointment with Aunt He, Yu Ying returned to Fu's house.
The work of making jelly belongs to tomorrow, and there is nothing to do today. Yu Ying can finally take a breath.
*
On the day she made an appointment with shopkeeper Chen, Yu Ying got up early in the morning and checked the jelly, then packed up the silver leaves and small half-box herbs and put them in a basket on her back, and then prepared to go to the entrance of the village.
Little girl Fu Ning had been following her since she woke up in the morning. After thinking about it, she asked Luo Shi if he could take the little girl to Yun County as well.
Luo Shi trusted her, but the dilemma was about other things: "It's okay, but Ning Ning works as a bullock cart, and she also has to collect money. Otherwise, don't take her there, save some money."
Yu Ying glanced at the little girl who was very close to him. She was also the first person to show kindness to her without any grudges after coming to this world.
When the little girl heard that she could go out with her aunt, her little face was full of expectations, but now she heard that she couldn't go out, she wasn't upset, she just felt sluggish.
Yu Ying hesitated for a moment, thinking about the time she spent most of the day in the county town, sitting alone and stupidly, with all kinds of thoughts in her mind, and she was very irritable at that time.
Thinking of this, she said: "It's okay. I can earn back two cents. It's good to have someone with me."
With someone by your side, at least you won't think too much.
When she heard that she could continue to follow, the little girl's eyes suddenly lit up again.
After all, Mrs. Yu has the final say in this family, and Mr. Luo did not persuade her. Only her granddaughter Yu said: "Ning Ning wants to follow my aunt, but also listen to her, do you know?"
The little girl nodded heavily, and then pulled up Yu Ying's clothes with her little hands.
Yu Ying and the little girl walked out of the yard together. Fu An watched them leave the yard and curled his lips, thinking that he was not a child anymore, so he would not make a fuss and follow them to the county seat.
Although he thought so in his heart, his eyes betrayed him.
After Baba walked for a long time, he looked back and said to his grandmother, "Grandma, I'm going to pick up some firewood and come back."
Luo Shi nodded and said, "Be careful."
Fu An responded, then walked out on his back.
Yu Ying held the little girl's hand. Because she could follow her little aunt, she was so happy that her pigtails swayed.
At dawn these days, the little girl who loves beauty will run to Yu Ying's house and wait for Yu Ying to braid her hair.
When we arrived at the entrance of the village, we waited for about a moment before the bullock cart arrived.
Uncle Chen saw Yu Ying and asked with a smile: "Is the ice cream ready?"
Yu Ying nodded: "As promised to Shopkeeper Chen, of course everything is ready."
Uncle Chen looked at the little girl next to her and asked in surprise: "From your family?"
Yu Ying could see the somewhat surprised look in Uncle Chen's eyes and shook her head: "No, it's from my uncle's family. I just got married to her uncle not long ago."
Uncle Chen nodded. It turned out to be a bride. No wonder her clothes were still about 70% new, but the little girl was wearing an old shirt full of patches.
Yu Ying pretended not to notice what Uncle Chen was looking at just now, so she took out two cents and handed it over.
After Uncle Chen took it, since there was no one else in the car, he said directly: "When I come back, the little girl won't take it. Such a small child doesn't take up any space."
Yu Ying smiled and thanked her, then carried Fu Ning onto the bullock cart.
Fu Ning, who had never ridden a bullock cart before, was very surprised, but he still stayed close to Yu Ying.
After a while of jolting, the little girl fell asleep leaning on Yu Ying's body, and Yu Ying took her into his arms.
After an hour of jolting, we finally arrived in Jade County.
The ox cart stopped at the city gate for a while, and Fu Ning, who was leaning in Yu Ying's arms, was awakened by the noisy sound.
When he opened his eyes, he found that he was lying in his little aunt's arms, nuzzling her gently.
It smells very good, and the little girl likes it very much.
After a while, the bullock cart slowly moved forward again, and Yu Ying sat directly at Wu Ji Restaurant.
Yu Ying led Fu Ning into the restaurant and took out the two cans of jelly from the basket on her back.
When Shopkeeper Chen saw her, he finally took a breath and said, "You are finally here."
Yu Ying was surprised, and shopkeeper Chen added: "Xu Shi's ice cream has a unique taste, and it's a new food. Those who have tasted it have passed it on to others, so people have come to ask about the ice cream in the past few days. I said today Yes, many customers have said they want to try it today."
When Yu Ying heard what shopkeeper Chen said, she said happily: "Can't these two cans of ice cream be sold today?"
Shopkeeper Chen nodded: "Absolutely."
The waiter moved the dishes from the oxcart to the back kitchen and brought two cans of jelly.
Shopkeeper Chen said to her: "It depends on the situation today. If the sales are good, I will take advantage of the tight supply and discuss with you to get more."
"Okay, then I'll wait."
Shopkeeper Chen was in a very good mood. When he saw the little girl next to Yu Ying, he grabbed a handful of melon seeds and gave them to her.
Although Fu Ning was greedy, he took it away and only looked at Yu Ying.
Yu Ying nodded before she took it with both hands.
After coming out of the restaurant, the little girl handed the melon seeds to Yu Ying.
Yu Ying asked her in surprise: "You don't like to eat?"
Fu Ning shook his head.
"For me?"
She hesitated, nodded, then shook her head.
Yu Ying thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Give it to me, grandma, brother, and uncle to eat together?"
Probably because he guessed it correctly, Fu Ning nodded several times.
Yu Ying smiled, touched her head, and said warmly: "Ning Ning will eat this. I will buy some for grandma and the others to taste when I get back."
The little girl tilted her head and thought for a moment, then held a small handful of melon seeds in one hand and handed them to Yu Ying with the other hand.
Yu Ying understood what she meant, so she took it and put it in her palm.
A small handful of melon seeds made Yu Ying feel warm in her heart.
Yu Ying first took Fu Ning to the pawn shop and pawned the silver leaf. The shopkeeper was not greedy for one or two cents, so after checking that there was nothing wrong with the silver leaf, he readily gave her thirty-nine cents.
After selling the silver leaves, Yu Ying took the little girl who had never been out of Lingshui Village to go shopping.
When they came out in the morning, they only drank a sip of water, so on an empty stomach, Yu Ying bought a steamed bun and Fu Ning took half of it each.
After eating the steamed buns, Yu Ying went to buy six bamboo tubes of rice, about two kilograms.
After buying the rice, I went to the grocery store and bought a cup of melon seeds for one penny. I bought four penny and put them in two packs of oil paper.
One bag to eat at home, and one bag for Luo Shi to give to Aunt He.
Twenty-six cents were spent today, and Yu Ying did not dare to buy anything else.
As for the clay pot, Yu Ying didn't plan to buy it. If the ice cream could be sold, she would buy a bucket and a small stove.
It was noon and the sun was shining brightly outside. After thinking about it, Yu Ying decided to go to Wu Ji Restaurant to have a look.
After arriving, I saw that all four tables were full, and half of the guests ordered a bowl of jelly.
There are still customers in twos and threes waiting for tables.
When shopkeeper Chen saw Yu Ying, he asked the waiter to look at her first, and then invited her to the backyard to talk.
When they arrived in the backyard, shopkeeper Chen asked her: "Is this ice cream making method so easy for people to learn?"
Yu Ying thought for a while and shook her head: "It's not that easy for others to learn by themselves."
After all, there are only a few people who know how to make jelly from this fruit. Even if they know, they will only use the pulp to make jelly, which is difficult to make into a paste.
Even if you know how to make it, you don't know how to make it.
After hearing this, shopkeeper Chen felt relieved and said: "Unexpectedly, there are so many people trying the new food. People who usually go to other shops to eat Chinese food also come here, but many of them just want to buy ice cream to try it." Those who eat Chinese food, after all, I am in the food business, and the place is only so big. If they only order ice cream but not Chinese food, the owner will not be happy."
When Yu Ying heard this, her heart sank a little: "But the ice ointment can't be sold?"
Shopkeeper Chen smiled and said: "Of course not. What I mean is that while the freshness is still there, strike while the iron is hot. The ice cream is sold with lunch and dinner. If you come to the store to eat lunch and dinner, you can pay a penny for a bowl." , if we only plan to sell ice cream, then it will cost two cents a bowl, I have discussed it with the owner, and the owner also agrees. "
Yu Ying thought to herself: Isn't this a traffic-draining promotion commonly used by merchants in later generations?
A smile appeared on her face and she said: "This is a good method." But she also showed a look of embarrassment: "Then what will happen to this ice cream?"
Shopkeeper Chen said: "The business in the store has become lively because of this ice cream, so naturally I can't treat you badly. Let's do it like this. The cost of the sugar water is not included here. How about one penny per bowl?"
It’s good that you don’t have to go around the streets to sell food or set up stalls by yourself.
"Then these ice creams today..."
Shopkeeper Chen smiled and said proudly: "I can still get this idea, so I'll give it to you for one penny per bowl."
After that, he thought again and said: "I guess there will be some left today, but it won't be enough to sell tomorrow. See if you can send two more days' worth tomorrow."
Yu Ying shook her head: "There are not enough materials at home, so we can only make about fifteen bowls at most. We have to prepare new materials early tomorrow morning, and Uncle Chen's bullock cart will not arrive until three days later."
Shopkeeper Chen thought about it for a while and said: "As for the bullock cart, if the restaurant's business is good, you can ask my father to run over every two days to deliver fruits and vegetables, but the sales are so good these two days that we can't stop..."
Shopkeeper Chen was thinking of a way and said: "The freshness of the ice cream will not last long. It will wear off in seven or eight days, and there won't be too many people by then..."
Speaking of this, shopkeeper Chen immediately decided: "How about this? Tomorrow you send the ice cream to the entrance of the village and ask my father to deliver it. The next day, you prepare about forty bowls and deliver it, which is enough for this small restaurant for two days." It’s as big as heaven’s.”
After all, Jade County is not a prosperous county, and there are still very few people who can afford restaurants.
The most I can do is order a bowl of vegetarian noodle soup for five cents.
But even if it costs one penny for a bowl of ice cream, it makes no profit, and the cost of sugar water is charged. But if there are many customers, even if it is just ordering the five penny vegetarian soup noodles, small profits but quick turnover, there is still profit.
After making an agreement with shopkeeper Chen, the big stone in Yu Ying's heart fell to the ground.
Although these jelly noodles can't make much money nowadays, they can definitely solve the current embarrassing predicament.
