A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

Soon, the cake was distributed to everyone. It was sweet, soft, and melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Everyone praised it highly after tasting it.

The birthday girl today, Old Lady Yang, also felt proud of it. She looked at Zhou Susu and said with satisfaction, "Susu, you are so thoughtful."

Zhou Susu smiled respectfully and said, "This is what a daughter-in-law should do. As long as mother is satisfied, that's enough. However, Miss Shen helped a lot with all this today, and she also made the cake herself."

Although Old Madam Yang did not look down on Shen Qingqian before, she did not take her seriously either and her attitude was lukewarm.

Zhou Susu's words surprised her a little! She signaled Zhou Susu to let Shen Qingqian come over.

The guests around them also heard what Zhou Susu said and were full of curiosity about Shen Qingqian.

Shen Qingqian came over quickly. Old Madam Yang smiled a little more and said, "Miss Shen, thank you for your hard work today. You can come to the Yang Mansion often in the future."

Shen Qingqian was neither humble nor arrogant. She bowed slightly and said, "You are too polite, old lady. Sister Susu has taken great care of me. I should do this. As long as the old lady is satisfied, that's all."

Madam, the birthday cake is delicious, but more importantly, it has a meaning. Are you interested in listening to it?"

Shen Qingqian's words successfully aroused Madam Yang's curiosity. She said, "Then why don't you tell me about it!"

The people around were also looking at Shen Qingqian, wondering where this little girl came from and why they had never seen her before!

However, they also wanted to hear Shen Qingqian talk about this delicious and novel food.

Shen Qingqian said: "Birthday cake represents the birthday star's love. The sweet taste of the cake symbolizes the sweetness and beauty in life. Every bite implies that I hope the birthday star's life can be as happy and perfect as the cake."

Shen Qingqian's words made Old Madam Yang feel better! Many people saw Shen Qingqian talking and gathered around.

After Shen Qingqian introduced the cake, she pointed to the pillar of fire that was burning more and more vigorously in the middle of the courtyard and said to Madam Yang, "Madam, please look over there. That pillar of fire was specially prepared for your birthday. It actually has a meaning."

After hearing what she said, not only Old Madam Yang became interested, but others also became curious.

In everyone's opinion, it was just a fire for lighting and heating, except that it was a little taller and better shaped than ordinary fires. Is there any explanation for it?

"Miss Shen, why don't you tell me what the big fire means?"

Shen Qingqian smiled slightly and spoke in a high but clear and pleasant voice.

"Madam, that's called a raging fire, which symbolizes driving away bad luck and welcoming good fortune. The more raging the raging fire burns, the more prosperous the family will be.

Madam, look at how fiercely the fire is burning! It means that the Yang family will become more and more prosperous!"

In fact, in modern times, the strong fire is only lit during the New Year in the north. Shen Qingqian moved it here purely to take advantage of the topic.

However, who doesn't want to hear nice words? Regardless of whether Shen Qingqian's words were groundless or true, Old Madam Yang was overjoyed when she heard them.

Zhou Susu said: "We have to thank Qingqian for this, it was she who brought the coal from far away that made this fire so prosperous.

Also, this coal was mined by Qing Qian herself. If anyone here needs coal, they can buy it from her."

After Zhou Susu said this, everyone looked at Shen Qingqian with more complicated expressions, and some people began to whisper.

"So this is coal burning. I thought it was charcoal!"

"Isn't coal in our Great Yue Kingdom very scarce? Can this little girl mine it herself?"

"But who is she from? Why have I never seen her before?"

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Everyone was talking about it, and Shen Qingqian was satisfied in her heart. This was the purpose of her doing these things today!

First of all, she had to be recognized by Old Madam Yang, so that she could borrow the power of the Yang family;

Secondly, let Zhou Susu sell her out. Everyone present will recognize her, and it will be much easier for her to sell coal door-to-door next time.

These people all come from wealthy families. Which family doesn't have at least a hundred people, including masters and servants!

If half of these people choose to use her coal in their kitchens, the demand for three meals a day over the years will be huge!

Beijing is such a big city, as long as the sales channels are opened up, there is no need to worry about not making money!

While everyone was talking, Chu Heng in the crowd narrowed his eyes and looked at Shen Qingqian, as if thinking about something.

He had already guessed that Shen Qingqian was the coal-selling girl that Yang Zhi had told him about before.

He definitely needs coal, and the court can eat as much as it can. The reason why he has been dragging his feet and not meeting Shen Qingqian is that he wants to control Shen Qingqian and take the initiative into his own hands.

Yang Zhi had mentioned some of Shen Qingqian's situation to him. In his opinion, a girl from the countryside, even if she was a student of Master Zhou, was still shallow in knowledge!

When Shen Qingqian loses her temper, he can take the opportunity to lower the price. With such a large quantity, he can save a lot of money by lowering the price a little! Moreover, with Chu Heng's mind, he wants more than just a little lower price!

But Chu Heng didn't expect to see Shen Qingqian here! However, is Shen Qingqian planning to take a different approach today?

Chu Heng frowned. Shen Qingqian's words just now were enough to prove that the little girl was definitely a well-informed person! He was being arbitrary!

It seems that he needs to meet this little girl first before making a decision!

The banquet ended quickly and everyone said goodbye and left. Shen Qingqian also left in a carriage with Zhang Sheng.

Chu Heng did not leave. He found Yang Zhi and said directly: "General Yang, I was too busy in the past few days and did not have time to meet Miss Shen. If it is convenient, please help me to meet Miss Shen tomorrow afternoon! Let's set the location at Mingxiang Teahouse on Xiangyue Street!"

Hearing him say this, Yang Zhi just remembered that he promised Shen Qingqian to introduce Chu Heng to her tonight. Unexpectedly, he forgot it when he got busy!

Yang Zhi smiled and said, "Okay, Master Chu, tomorrow morning, I will ask my wife to talk to Miss Shen about this matter."

"Okay, thank you, General Yang."

"You are too polite, Lord Chu."

After the matter was settled, Chu Heng said goodbye and left.

On the way back to the inn, Zhang Sheng drove the carriage while Shen Qingqian dozed off in the carriage. She was really tired after a busy day.

However, their carriage had not traveled far before it was blocked by another carriage that caught up from behind.