Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 23 Set Meal

"Aunt He, are the steamed buns ready yet?"

Mrs. He quickly called out, "It's ready! It's ready!"

Upon hearing the reply, several people walked in.

“Auntie, your shop looks completely different now. It's much more spacious and easy to see at a glance.”

"You can sit inside and eat here, that's great, that's great."

"Eating tofu pudding with steamed buns is absolutely delicious."

"I have to start work soon, and it's warm inside, so I don't have time to sit down and eat."

Hearing their conversation, Mrs. He knew they were workers from the nearby docks, and quickly said...
"We'll be serving set meals at our house today, so remember to come over after work!"

"Set meal? What's that? Is it expensive?"

"It's not expensive at all. We also have pies at noon."

The last few people bought steamed buns and pies, glanced at the soy milk with satisfaction and lingering reluctance, and left with regret.

He opened the door to welcome customers, and then wave after wave of people came in, keeping He busy.

Xu Qingmeng couldn't leave the kitchen either. The pies were ready, but the steamed buns were not. Fortunately, she knew she would be busy today, so she prepared enough filling and dough.

But I only have two hands, and even though I move them very fast, it still feels a bit strenuous.

Just as she was thinking of asking He Shi about finding someone to help her when she had some free time, Gu Yunyi came in.

Xu Qingmeng took the opportunity to glance out the window. It was still dark outside. Although Gu Yunyi usually got up early, he had never gotten up this early before.

She quickly wrapped the unformed bun in her hand, stood up from the stool, and said,
"Why are you up so early? Are you hungry? Why don't you have a steamed bun to tide you over? I haven't had time to cook for you separately today."

Gu Yunyi shook his head, washed his hands, dried them, walked to the counter, picked up a rolling pin,

"I'm not hungry yet. I'll roll out the dough, and you can wrap the filling."

Xu Qingmeng was stunned, her whole body stiffening. "But you..."

Gu Yunyi straightened up, turned his head, and his eyes looked particularly deep under the light. He gently raised his lips and said, "I am fine now. There is no need to treat me like a patient. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be so weak."

"..."

Speechless at Gu Yunyi's blunt words, Xu Qingmeng was momentarily speechless, her face slightly flushed, but fortunately, the kitchen lights were dim and intermittent, so it wasn't too noticeable.

She lowered her head and coughed lightly to cover it up. Then she saw Gu Yunyi holding a dough ball in one hand and rolling it out with the other. In a few breaths, a round bun wrapper was rolled out.

The dumpling skin is thick in the middle and thin at the edges, which is perfect and even better than the ones made by the He family.

Xu Qingmeng never expected that this future Grand Secretary, who was so powerful and decisive in the court, could roll out the dumpling wrapper so skillfully with a simple push and turn at this moment.

Xu Qingmeng fell silent. She didn't treat him as a patient, but rather as the future Grand Secretary.

She slowly sat down and said softly, "I never treated you as a patient. I just thought that your hands should be used to write calligraphy and paint beautiful landscapes. I never expected that you would also be good at cooking."

Gu Yunyi chuckled softly, his voice ringing out clearly in the quiet kitchen.

Xu Qingmeng was somewhat taken aback, looking at him blankly. He was still chuckling, his voice slightly hoarse yet possessing an indescribable charm, as if it could stir the strings of one's heart, making Xu Qingmeng feel a little embarrassed and annoyed. "What are you laughing at?"

She glared at him, but unfortunately her face was too chubby, so no one could tell she was glaring at him.

"I'm laughing at myself. What have I done to deserve such high praise and trust from you? I'm just a scholar who hasn't even passed the preliminary examination. I really don't deserve it."

Xu Qingmeng's heart skipped a beat. She snapped out of her daze and hurriedly explained.
"Well...isn't that just a matter of time?"

Gu Yunyi did not delve into her words, but simply raised the corners of his lips slightly, "Scholars are also human beings, and they also need to eat the food of the world. I am not one of those pampered young masters. Besides, my mother is not good at cooking, and my father's many attempts to teach her have not been effective. So, after I grew up, I often did odd jobs in the kitchen."

Xu Qingmeng nodded, and then she understood, thinking about He's craftsmanship.

Gu Yunyi turned to look at her and said, "I'm much better now and don't need to stay indoors all day anymore."

Xu Qingmeng was stunned for a moment, then understood what he meant, but felt that something was not right, but couldn't figure out why.

"Qingmeng, are they ready yet? The buns are almost sold out," Madam He asked from the front.

"Get up! Get up!" Xu Qingmeng shouted loudly.

After Gu Yunyi finished rolling out the dough, he got up and went to the open kitchen to get a basket.

When Madam He saw Gu Yunyi walk in, she said, "Yunyi, you're up. Perfect timing to help out. There are so many people today, and we're selling so fast. I'm exhausted."

"Mother, I'll come to the front to help after I finish rolling out the dough in the back," Gu Yunyi said, holding an empty basket.

Madam He said with a smile, "It's alright, it's alright. You can pick up the buns for me. Just stay in the kitchen with Qingmeng. I can manage."

Mrs. He was still hoping to have a grandson, so the two of them didn't even sleep in the same room. It was a rare opportunity for them to cultivate their relationship, and no matter how busy they were, they couldn't let it interfere with their efforts to do so.

Gu Yunyi took the basket to the kitchen, Xu Qingmeng helped him pick out the buns, and then Gu Yunyi took the basket and went out.

Gu Yunyi quickly returned to help roll out the dumpling wrappers. With his help, Xu Qingmeng was much faster. After the two of them worked together to prepare the dough, Gu Yunyi watched the fire.
She quickly took out the soaked pork bones, rinsed them, put them in a pot of cold water, and added enough water to cover the bones.
Add the sliced ​​ginger and scallions, along with a suitable amount of Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and then remove the pork bones and rinse them with cold water.

After washing the large pot, put it in cold water, add the cleaned pork bones, add enough water at once, pour in an appropriate amount of Shaoxing wine and ginger slices, and tell Gu Yunyi to bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer it over low heat, while he went to help in the front.

The lobby was bustling with noise, and it was already getting light outside. The aisles in the main hall were packed with people, and all six tables were full.

"Auntie, give me a bowl of tofu pudding, savory, no cilantro."

"Alright, I'm here," Madam He said without looking up.

Xu Qingmeng went over to help quietly. She was quick at accounting and nimble, and for a while she was much faster than He Shi.

The morning was chaotic, and they were busy until the sun came out. All the dough and fillings that had been proofed were used up, and the buns and pies were sold out. Some people even complained that they hadn't prepared enough.

Business was good, so Madam He was naturally happy. After the goods were sold out, Xu Qingmeng went back to the kitchen, and Madam He started chatting with a few women.

"Sister-in-law, your life will get better and better."

Madam He smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, sister. Things have indeed gotten a bit better."

A woman next to her chimed in, "Sister He, you've married a good wife! Although she's a bit chubby, her family isn't the type to cause trouble, and she's capable too. You'll be living a life of luxury from now on."

He was very happy to hear this.

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(End of this chapter)