Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 144 Working Together

I shredded cucumber and carrot, but I was missing some bean sprouts. Xu Qingmeng has been here for so long, and I don't think she's ever seen them before. I thought I'd post some when I have some free time.

Especially these mung bean sprouts, they're very refreshing when served cold in summer, and of course, they can also be stir-fried, which tastes great too.

With a side of the mung bean soup I specially saved in the morning, a simple lunch is ready.

Xu Qingmeng had promised Yuanbao that she would cook him delicious food, so of course she couldn't go back on her word.

There were still some lotus roots left, and a piece of pork tenderloin, so I made a lotus root and pork patty. Remembering the steamed egg I made this morning, which Yuanbao ate with gusto, I also steamed an egg custard.

Since it was for Yuanbao, not many seasonings were added. Even so, it was still delicious and sweet, and little Yuanbao ate it very happily.

Fang Ziheng had been out all morning and hadn't seen his eldest son. He felt something was off, so he carefully fed Yuanbao while holding him.

Yuanbao was eating so happily that for a moment he almost wanted to go up to Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi and ask if they could eat together from now on.

They could pay with money and buy vegetables, but considering that Madam Gu was pregnant, they hesitated to ask.

Xu Qingmeng happened to see Fang Ziheng's hesitant look and wondered if he had something to say, so she asked, "Young Master Fang, is there something you want to say?"

Fang Ziheng coughed lightly a few times: "Ahem, well... it's just..."

Gu Yunyi then said, "Brother Fang, just say what's on your mind."

"Oh dear, I was just thinking that Yuanbao hasn't been this lively since the accident. He clearly likes you all very much. He's also been eating a lot. I was thinking that we should eat together from now on. And we won't eat for free; we can pay for it."

Hui Niang quickly added, "Yes, sister, you just need to cook. I'll take care of all the shopping, washing pots and pans, chopping vegetables, and so on."

Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi exchanged a glance. Gu Yunyi felt too tired, after all, Mengniang was pregnant.

Xu Qingmeng didn't think it was a big deal. It was something that had to be done anyway, just adding another pair of chopsticks. Besides, Hui Niang's knife skills were indeed superb; she could cut it for her as long as she asked.

Moreover, since they lived in the same courtyard and the couple got along well with them, Xu Qingmeng gave Gu Yunyi a reassuring look.

Gu Yunyi agreed. As for the money, Zhou Yuanjia had already accepted it, and since Zhou Yuanjia was alone, he naturally couldn't refuse it either.

However, considering that the couple had just lost money and didn't have much cash on hand at the moment.

Xu Qingmeng then suggested that they take care of the food for the three families, since the cost of food for such a large group of people wouldn't be small.

Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi only said that, but they didn't intend for them to bear the full burden. However, this way, Xu Qingmeng could be more easily controlled.

Zhou Yuanjia had no objections, and he wasn't the kind of person to hold grudges. Hui Niang and Fang Ziheng also thought it was fine and agreed immediately.

Then everyone happily made the decision. Little Yuanbao seemed to understand, waving his arms and legs excitedly, his hands covered in oil, and mumbled, "Okay, okay!"

This was also the first time Fang Ziheng had tasted this kind of red chili oil, and clearly, he had eaten too much again.

What he was really thinking was: if only his wife had even a third of Gu Niangzi's cooking skills.

In the afternoon, Gu Yunyi and the others didn't need to go out. Although the sun was still intense, it was gradually setting in the west. Gu Yunyi found out that the old Chinese medicine doctor was there today, so he led Xu Qingmeng to the clinic.

Pedestrians came and went on the road, and occasionally a horse-drawn carriage would speed by, kicking up a light cloud of dust.

As Xu Qingmeng walked, she frowned slightly, and her hand unconsciously went to her abdomen.

Gu Yunyi keenly noticed her discomfort and asked with concern, "Mengniang, are you feeling unwell?"

Xu Qingmeng shook her head and said with a smile, "It's alright, I was probably walking too fast just now, I'll be fine after a while."

Gu Yunyi was still a little worried, so he reached out and gently supported her, slowing his pace as they walked.

Upon arriving at the clinic, a faint aroma of medicine filled the air.

The doctor in charge of the clinic was an elderly man with gray hair but sharp eyes. He nodded slightly when he saw Gu Yunyi and Xu Qingmeng enter.

Xu Qingmeng sat on a chair to the side, while Gu Yunyi explained to the old man in detail that he had some issues, namely some drowsiness, but nothing else was seriously wrong.

After hearing this, the doctor gently stroked his beard and gestured for Xu Qingmeng to extend her arm. He then reached out and placed his hand on Xu Qingmeng's wrist, quietly taking her pulse.

On Zhihu, the old doctor released his hand, a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Your pulse is stable, there's nothing to worry about. These symptoms are normal reactions during pregnancy. You should still pay more attention to rest and maintain a balanced diet."

Gu Yunyi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

After leaving the clinic, Xu Qingmeng was visibly more relaxed. She looked up at Gu Yunyi and said, "Just tell me I'm fine."

Gu Yunyi turned to look at her and said, "It'll put your mind at ease if you take a look."

On the way back, Gu Yunyi held her hand and said, "If we move our whole family to the prefectural city in the future, we will have to stay here for at least two or three years. If I am not good enough, it may take five or six years, or even longer."

Xu Qingmeng leaned to the side and said, "The restaurant where we ate noodles on the day we entered the city was doing quite well. When we left, I took a special look and all the tables inside were full."

"Do you think this location is good and want to take over a restaurant here?" Gu Yunyi saw through her thoughts at a glance.

Xu Qingmeng shook her head: "No, not really. After all, it's still far from certain. Not to mention my physical limitations, I don't even know if I have enough money."

"Besides, that place is only popular because it's close to the examination hall. Maybe it's just doing well for a while, and business will slow down afterward. We'll have to see."

Gu Yunyi asked, puzzled, "Then why bring this up?"

Xu Qingmeng said, "Isn't their cold noodles their signature dish? You all think they go well with chili oil, so I was thinking, could we use this chili oil to collaborate with them?"

It's only July, and it's still hot. We can sell cold noodles until at least the end of September. Besides, we can add a little bit when we mix hot noodles then. What do you think?

Gu Yunyi shook his head: "If we want to know whether it is feasible, we can't rely on studying the tastes of the candidates from various counties who come to the prefectural city. But we can try it first. That cold noodle shop has a large portion and is filling. The taste is also good and the price is reasonable. Even if we add the cost of red chili oil later and raise the price of each bowl, I think the people will be able to accept it."

(End of this chapter)