Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 84 Shaomai
Madam Huang had quite a few subordinates, and since she herself loved sweets, she also had access to some high-quality ingredients, making her more adept at preparing these dishes.

After discussion, Madam Huang intended to divide the property into a 40/60 split, while Xu Qingmeng opted for a 60/60 split.

Xu Qingmeng declined directly. Although craftsmanship is of utmost importance, running a business is not easy, especially one that needs to survive in an established pastry shop, which requires a lot of effort.

Ultimately, the two agreed to a 50/50 split, but Madam Huang handed the signboard over to Xu Qingmeng.

Xu Qingmeng, who was terrible at naming things, originally thought of simply calling him "Xu's Pastries," but as soon as she uttered the words, she noticed a slight change in Madam Huang's expression.
She hesitated, "If we call Mr. Xu, won't your mother-in-law start to have all sorts of thoughts?"

"Probably not," Xu Qingmeng said hesitantly, but putting herself in He Shi's shoes, she felt that He Shi might really be overthinking things.

After a brief discussion, the two decided on the name: Jinxiuxuan.

After agreeing on the terms, they had a contract written, which they both signed and sealed. They also arranged to meet the next afternoon to choose a shop on the street and discuss renovations, etc.

That evening, Madam Huang invited us to stay for dinner in the front yard. Gu Yunyi and Huang Boyang also came over. Magistrate Huang was said to be on official business and did not return.

Huang Boyang would say some funny things at the dinner table. When he heard that the two of them were already interested in the pastry shop, he immediately asked them in detail.

He was quite interested and gave them some detailed advice and points to note.

Gu Yunyi was somewhat confused, since Xu Qingmeng had intended to refuse when the topic came up yesterday.

However, he did not show it, fully practicing the principle of not speaking while eating. Apart from politely responding to a few of Madam Huang's words, he basically did not speak on his own initiative.

After finishing their meal, Gu Yunyi and Huang Boyang hurriedly went to the yamen.

Madam Huang looked at Xu Qingmeng teasingly: "Mengniang, did you kick Young Master Gu out of his room last night? Just wait and see today."

Faced with Madam Huang's words, Xu Qingmeng had no way to explain. She couldn't very well say that she had hidden scissors under her pillow and that her husband had found them, which was why he was so unhappy today!

She could only lower her head slightly and smile shyly.

Madam Huang, remembering that the two had only been married for a short time, laughed and didn't press the matter further.

The two talked for a long time, but Gu Yunyi and the other person still hadn't returned, so Xu Qingmeng got up to say goodbye.

The Gu Family Restaurant here has been completely renovated and will reopen tomorrow.

Xu Qingmeng plans to make a new dish.

Before returning home, Xu Qingmeng went to Shen's Grocery Store and asked Shen Jinwen to deliver fifty catties of glutinous rice that evening.

There wasn't much left of the useful information, so we added a lot more before heading back.

Xu Qingmeng had barely arrived when Shen Ji's shop assistant delivered the purchased items to the Gu family.

Xu Qingmeng soaked the glutinous rice in a basin and went to rest, but Gu Yunyi had not yet returned.

Thinking it might be related to Liu Shengming, Xu Qingmeng was constantly on edge, tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Gu Yunyi and she originally intended to avoid the dispute between Magistrate Huang and County Commandant Liu.

Lord Huang and his men didn't bother them anymore, but the Liu family was clearly unwilling to let it go. In the end, the young master Liu threatened them with his future, which forced out Gu Yunyi's inherent temper.

Why.
The next morning, Xu Qingmeng got up early and looked at the empty bamboo bed, clearly indicating that Gu Yunyi had not returned overnight.

Xu Qingmeng was afraid that He Shi would worry, so she didn't show it on her face.

Xu Qingmeng asked He Shi to wash the soaked glutinous rice clean, while Aunt Li and Sister Tang were grinding soybeans to make soy milk.

"Mengniang, are you preparing new dishes?" "Yes, Auntie, I'll trouble you and Sister-in-law Tang to grind more soybeans."

As Xu Qingmeng spoke, she walked towards her room. The weather was still a bit chilly, so she went back to get a coat and put it on.

"Hey, it's okay, just be careful when you're working."

Xu Qingmeng put on a new coat and returned to the kitchen, where Aunt Li had already washed all the glutinous rice.

"Mom, could you chop some more minced meat for me?"

"Okay, I'll chop it for you right away."

He washed the pork belly with warm water, sliced ​​it into thin slices, and then began to chop it.

Xu Qingmeng took two steamers, lined them with fine cotton cloth, spread the soaked and cleaned glutinous rice evenly on the cloth, covered them, and placed them in a large pot to steam over water.

It takes some time for the glutinous rice to steam. While He Shi was already chopping the meat filling, Xu Qingmeng took a basin, added flour, water, and eggs, kneaded it into a smooth dough, and set it aside to rest.

At this time, Madam He had already chopped the meat filling, and then helped Xu Qingmeng cut the blanched bamboo shoots into small cubes. The two of them also chopped some shiitake mushrooms and set them aside for later use.

"Mother, I see the glutinous rice is cooked. Please take it out and clean the fine cotton cloth, we'll need it later."

After Xu Qingmeng finished speaking, she heated the oil in a wok, put the chopped minced meat into the wok and stir-fried it. After the color changed, she added diced bamboo shoots and diced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fried them evenly. Then she added an appropriate amount of soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste.

After stir-frying the minced meat in the pot until it was evenly mixed, Xu Qingmeng turned off the heat, poured in the steamed glutinous rice, and mixed the two together.

She picked up the dough, kneaded it, and divided it into small portions. Thinking that the workers had big appetites, she rolled them into large, thin, round sheets so that the dumplings would be bigger.

After rolling out the dough, she picked up her chopsticks and used them to pick up the glutinous rice and meat filling and spread it evenly on the dough.

Place a little glutinous rice and meat filling in the middle of the dough, then pinch the edges of the dough into a wavy shape.

After sealing the opening, not only does it look nice, but the dough is also filled with glutinous rice. This way, when you eat the sealed part, you won't just eat dry dough. Finally, reshape it and seal the waist. The beautiful and delicious shumai is now ready.

Xinting was wrapping steamed buns, Tang's wife was quite skillful, Aunt Li was tending the fire, and He Shi had finished her work, so she and Tang's wife helped Xu Qingmeng wrap shumai.

"Mengniang, why is mine a little different from yours?"

Xu Qingmeng glanced at the shumai in He's hand and understood the reason.

"Mom, you put too much glutinous rice and meat filling in the middle. Put in a little less."

"Okay, then it's a shame to throw this away. I'll steam it together with the other ingredients later and keep it for myself."

Tang's wife is really good at cooking; she learned how to cook just by watching.

Soon, the three of them finished wrapping four steamers of shumai. After that, Madam He went to the front hall to get busy.

It's almost time for the workers to start work, so we'll steam the buns and shumai together so it won't be delayed.

The shumai in the pot were steamed, and Xu Qingmeng took the whole steamer out.

"Alright, this is the new food I'm going to sell: bamboo shoot shumai. You should all try it."

"Bamboo shoot and diced shumai? That name sounds intriguing; it must be delicious."

(End of this chapter)