Transmigrated into a fat wife, farming, raising children, and picking up husbands

Lin Xiuer was already prepared. While rolling out the dough, she smiled and replied without looking up, "Aunt Wang, this is my husband. He came back from working out of town a few days ago. He's not feeling well and is resting at home. He insisted on coming to help me today."

"Your husband?" Granny Wang was even more surprised, taking two steps closer to examine Ping An carefully. "Oh dear, everyone said your husband wasn't... this, how come he's back now..."

"I was lucky. I fell badly and was rescued by a hunter on the other side of the mountain. I had been recuperating outside and was only recently found."

Lin Xiuer slapped the rolled-out pancake onto the already scorching hot iron plate. The pancake puffed up with small bubbles, and she deftly poked holes in it, poured in the egg, and flipped it over.

"Aunt Wang had only seen him a few times before, so it's normal that she didn't recognize him."

She had discussed this explanation with her own mother; it was half true and half false, and it was the best way to silence any gossip.

Ping An raised his head at the opportune moment and nodded slightly to the aunties around him as a greeting.

Although his face was still a little pale, his features were very handsome. He nodded calmly, which made the surrounding women hesitant to ask any more questions. They just clicked their tongues twice and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Xiuer, you too, you didn't even say a word when your husband came back!"

Another young woman chimed in, "Young lady, you're so lucky! The man is handsome and can even help you with the work."

Lin Xiuer chuckled as she worked tirelessly. The pancakes on the griddle were already slightly golden brown on the bottom. Lin Xiuer deftly flipped them over, revealing a golden-brown, crispy side with a smoky aroma.

"Mmm!? Xiuer, this pancake smells so good!" Butcher Hu had already forgotten about his meat stall and was sniffing the air as he eagerly waited for his second pancake.

Lin Xiuer laid out two tender vegetable leaves, placed the glistening and tempting slices of meat in the middle, and brushed on a thick layer of her secret sauce.

The dark brown sauce instantly seeped into the gaps between the pancake and the slices of meat. As the heat rose, the aroma, a blend of fresh mountain mushrooms, the unique fragrance of dill and other herbs, the rich flavor of bean paste, and the savory aroma of lard, immediately swept over the surrounding area for several feet!

The second deluxe version of the egg pancake with meat was finished. Lin Xiuer quickly wrapped it in a banana leaf and handed it to Hu Yidao, who had been waiting on the side.

"Here you go, Lao Hu. Everyone's in line, I'll do theirs first, and then I'll do yours when things calm down."

Butcher Hu took the pancake, blowing on it because it was so hot, but he didn't bother to pay attention to her. He took a big bite, waved her away, and said he would eat slowly this time and focus on savoring the delicious food.

With a "crack," the crust becomes incredibly crispy. Next comes the soft, savory egg, the caramelized and juicy pork belly, the tangy and crunchy pickled vegetable pieces, and the refreshing leafy greens.

And then there's the finishing touch—the secret sauce with its layers of flavor, all the tastes exploding in your mouth!

"Mmm! Delicious!" Butcher Hu grimaced from the heat, but he couldn't bear to stop, chewing and mumbling incoherently.

"This pancake is amazing! Crispy yet soft! The meat is perfectly fried! And this sauce... how did you make this sauce? It smells so good! Even better than the meat I stew!"

His shout, coupled with the incredibly enticing aroma, instantly attracted more and more people who came to buy vegetables.

"What smells so good?"

"Hu Yidao, what are you eating? You look so pleased with yourself!"

"Hey, what's this? I've never seen anything like it before, a pancake with meat and vegetables inside?"

While rolling out dough, Lin Xiuer's subordinates called out, "This is called Egg Pancake, also known as Golden Auspicious Pancake. The egg is poured into the pancake, which symbolizes abundant wealth and good fortune."

"A regular pancake, with just an egg and some sauce, is five coins! One with just vegetables is eight coins, and one with both meat and vegetables is twelve coins!"

"This pancake isn't cheap, but the aroma of meat makes my mouth water! Give me one with extra meat."

A man rushing to work early readily pulled out twelve copper coins.

"I'll have a regular one to try!" A woman carrying a vegetable basket handed over five coins.

"This young man is so handsome, is he the young lady's...?"

The guests gathered around kept changing, and many new women waited while glancing at the man silently adding fuel to the fire beside Lin Xiuer.

Lin Xiuer's hands moved swiftly, filling the eggs, frying the meat, and brushing on the sauce, all the while her mouth kept moving: "Yes, I used to be out working, and I just got back a few days ago. Brother, please wait a moment, it'll be ready soon! Auntie, please be careful, it's hot!"

Business was open, and Lin Xiuer was busy as a bee. She pinched dough balls, rolled them out, filled them with eggs, flipped them, grilled pork belly, brushed on sauce, added fillings, wrapped them up, and Ping An was in charge of collecting money.

The two worked together seamlessly, their movements flowing smoothly. Although they didn't look very skilled, they were steady.

Lin Xiuer's forehead quickly broke out in a fine sweat. Ping An stood by, silently helping to collect the money, his gaze occasionally falling on Lin Xiuer's focused and busy profile.

Many people were interested in Ping An's handsome appearance and whispered among themselves, "So this is what the Lin family's husband looks like."

"No wonder Lin Xiuer didn't remarry after becoming a widow."

The sizzling sound of the hot plate and the wafting aroma attracted more and more people.

"Give me more meat! And lots of sauce!"

"Alright! I guarantee you'll want more after you try it!" Lin Xiuer said with a smile, handing out the pancake. "Be careful, it's hot!"

"You made these pancakes quickly, it didn't take up much time. Will you come again tomorrow?"

"Come on! Come every day from now on, right next to Brother Hu's stall!"

Making an egg pancake is quick, taking less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea. Lin Xiuer's cheeks were flushed from the busy work, but the smile on her lips never stopped.

Every cake handed out, every "delicious!" from the customer, and every coin dropped into the box filled her with energy.

Ping An stood beside her, watching her increasingly skilled movements and her familiar yet tactful conversation with the guests...

Her nose was glistening with sweat, but her radiant appearance was even more dazzling than the morning sun.

"This sauce smells amazing! How was it made?"

"The flatbread is soft, unlike some flatbreads that are hard to chew!" an old woman exclaimed as she slowly ate.

Lin Xiuer kept working while smiling and replying, "Homemade sauce, fresh ingredients from the mountains! If you like it, come again next time!"

An older woman took the pancake and eagerly took a bite.

The crispy outer crust and tender egg inside, along with the rich sauce and crisp side dishes, melt in your mouth, warm and comforting.

"Wow! It's so delicious! The pork belly is grilled to a nice crisp." The aunt's eyes lit up, and she ate most of it in just a few bites. "Give me another one! I'll take it home for my son to try!"

"Alright! Please wait a moment, ma'am."

"Give me one too!"

"Young lady, give me two!"

"Don't worry, everyone, we have them all."

Business was even better than expected; the dough in the basin was visibly sinking, and the cured meat slices were being consumed quickly.

Lin Xiuer was so busy that her feet barely touched the ground. The clinking sound of copper coins falling into the money box was crisp and pleasant, one after another.