Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 193 Noodle Shop
“There’s so much stuff, we can’t finish it in a day. And with your health, can you handle it?” Mrs. He said, frowning.

“Mother, I was thinking you could find two more people nearby to help out. We can also ask Boss Shen if he needs any supplies. If he does, we can finish them tomorrow and continue making Shen’s food the day after. Then the restaurant can reopen.”

Xu Qingmeng originally thought that the pastry shop's monthly revenue was about right, but who would have thought that the shop's business would decline greatly in the second half of the month.

If you go to the prefectural city, you'll inevitably need to buy a courtyard house, and setting up a shop to do business is also a given, which will cost quite a bit.
This chili oil is very expensive; if these two batches are done well, we can make a lot of money.

Mrs. He nodded. "Okay, I'll go ask now."

Time was of the essence, and there was no time to waste, so Ms. He left as soon as she finished speaking.

Xu Qingmeng and the other two got busy.

Most of the goods in the prefecture are pre-ground chili powder, which saves them a lot of effort.

He left in a hurry and returned quickly, arriving shortly after. She was looking for Aunt Liu from the next street.

Aunt Liu and Mrs. He had a good relationship. Whenever Mrs. He said she needed to find someone, Aunt Liu would say she would come, since she was just idling at home anyway.

"Mengniang, just tell me if there's anything I need you to do. Don't think your Aunt Liu is clumsy or bad at it."

Xu Qingmeng said with a smile, "Auntie, what are you saying? Mother often praises you at home for being efficient and decisive."

The group of people all knew each other, exchanged a few words, and then got to work.

Aunt Liu came from a farming family and was quite strong in the kitchen, and she was also very good at housework.

Like Xu's eldest sister-in-law, she quickly got the hang of it, learning from Xu Qingmeng, and started stir-frying chili peppers by the large pot next to her.

Soon, the five of them were busy at work.

Xinting returned early and, seeing everyone busy, joined in to help.

The aroma of chili peppers filled Gu's Restaurant all afternoon, only fading slightly as darkness fell.

"Done. It's already quite late, so let's just make this much."

He was also a little out of breath, and Xu Qingmeng shook her arms. They were both exhausted after the afternoon. Xu Qingmeng was in poor health, and even after Xinting came back to take over, she was still quite tired.

"Sister Tang, Aunt Li, Aunt Liu, thank you for your hard work today."

Aunt Liu waved her hand: "It's not hard work, it's not hard work."

She used to work in the fields all the time, but in recent years, her son became successful and brought the two of them to the county town, where they were able to enjoy a few years of happiness.

Aunt Tang and Aunt Li both said it wasn't hard work.

After packing their things, the three of them prepared to go back.

Xu Qingmeng and Madam He naturally wanted to invite the three of them to stay for dinner, as it was already dark and there was no reason to let them go home on an empty stomach.

Xinting is back, and she's already cooking dinner.

"No, no, don't be so polite. I still have to come and work tomorrow!"

"That's right, that's right. I still need to go back and cook for my husband. Auntie, Mengniang, I'm leaving now."

"I'm leaving too, I still have chores to do at home."

"Wait, don't panic."

Xu Qingmeng gestured to Madam He to leave the people behind, while she went inside and handed the snacks that Xinting had brought back to the three of them.

The three of them didn't insist on refusing, and the last one left with a pastry. After seeing them off, Xu Qingmeng went to the kitchen.

"How are you? Are you tired?"

"I'm not tired, Auntie. Go sit down and rest for a while."

Xinting made stir-fried pork belly, which is made by slicing pork belly, stir-frying it, and then adding fresh chili peppers.

It has a spicy and savory flavor, making it perfect for eating with rice.

Xinting's version was slightly different from Xu Qingmeng's. She stir-fried it for a longer time, giving it a slightly charred exterior and a soft interior, but it didn't affect the taste at all. In fact, it became more and more fragrant the more you chewed it.

Xu Qingmeng was very pleased. This little girl had only been following her for a few months, and had been exposed to pastries even later. It was already very good that she had achieved this much.

This girl is truly exceptionally talented.

"In a few months, we'll be going to the prefectural city together. You'll have even more to learn then, so don't complain about how hard it is."

Once Gu Yunyi's health improved slightly, Xu Qingmeng and the others were about to head to the prefectural city; this was something everyone tacitly agreed upon.

Xu Qingmeng and Madam He never discussed this matter in public, nor did Xun Ge'er and Xin Ting ask about it.

Xun Ge'er is alright, he's still learning from Accountant Zhou, so he definitely can't go with him for the time being.

After all, once he went to the prefectural city, where could he find a master like Accountant Zhou who would teach him everything he knew?

Xinting didn't know.

First, Xinting is doing very well at Jinxiuxuan. She's the only one who knows how to make small cakes now, and she earns a good monthly salary, enough for her to find a good husband in Quanxian County, and also to make her husband's family think highly of her.

Secondly, as the Gu family's ancestral home, the Gu Family Restaurant must not be sold, and it must continue to operate.

Since this business is going to continue, Xinting is definitely the best choice. She is good at cooking, making steamed buns, and making braised dishes. If there is something going on at the pastry shop and Xu Qingmeng cannot be contacted, she can come to her.

Xu Qingmeng remained silent, but Xinting was actually quite nervous.

Upon hearing Xu Qingmeng's words, Xinting was stunned.

"Little...Little Aunt, can I go to the prefectural city too?" she asked nervously, opening her mouth.

Xu Qingmeng was taken aback for a moment, then looked at her and said, "Of course, although you are my niece, you are also my apprentice. If you don't come to the prefectural city with me, where are you going?"

Xu Qingmeng thought she couldn't bear to leave her hometown, so she said earnestly, "Xinting, you don't need to be reluctant. Quanxian is your uncle's home. We will still come back for holidays. Besides, the world is big. You can't stay in such a small county for your whole life. Some perspectives are not what you see in books. You have to walk step by step to gain them."

Xinting felt a lump in her throat and quickly lowered her head so that Xu Qingmeng wouldn't see it.

Growing up, all her mother did was make her work and tell her to find a good family to support her younger brother. Her father had to work and couldn't always pay attention to her. She wasn't good with words, and her grandfather, being the village head, couldn't focus on her either.

Before Xu Qingmeng was around, she could eat her fill every meal. But after Xu Qingmeng got married, she could only work and couldn't even get enough to eat, until she came to the Gu family.

In the past, Xu Qingmeng did nothing but eat and sleep. Even though everyone thought Xu Qingmeng was bad, in Xu Xinting's heart, her aunt was a good person.

This was the first time that Xu Qingmeng had patiently taught her, reasoned with her, and talked to her about life planning.

She sniffed, secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "Auntie, no, Master, I'll go. I'll go with you to the prefectural city. No matter where you go in the future, I'll follow you. You can't abandon me."

Xu Qingmeng looked up and saw her slightly reddened eyes. Only then did she belatedly realize what was wrong with this girl, and her heart softened even more.

(End of this chapter)