A small breakfast shop in the street market, supporting the family and making money

At this time, the waiter standing by would come forward and explain:

“To answer your question, there is indeed a monkey in this blind box, but his name is Monkey King, and he is a hidden item in our restaurant’s blind box.

Therefore, diners who win this blind box will receive a free coupon from our Xianju Pavilion!"

The onlookers were whispering when they saw this. Some were envious and thought that the Monkey King was so exquisite and beautiful, as if this one had just been pulled out. Others asked in confusion.

"What is a free coupon? What is it for?"

"As the name suggests, the free meal coupon means you can use it to eat at Xianju Pavilion once for free, but don't waste it."

As the waiter at Xianju Pavilion spoke, he handed the free coupon that he had prepared in advance to the young man.

"Congratulations, sir. This is the first free coupon our store has ever given out. It's definitely a good omen!"

The onlookers were even more envious when they saw this. Having a free meal in Xianju Pavilion could save at least three to five hundred coins. If they brought many friends with them, it was possible to spend several taels of silver on a meal.

But Xianju Pavilion was so generous that it gave away several taels of silver for free. This was quite magnanimous.

There was an endless stream of excited discussions in the crowd, all hoping that they could also draw such a good blind box.

Some people also took a fancy to the first Monkey King that was drawn and wanted to bid high for it. For a while, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there was a lot of noise in front of the Xianju Pavilion.

Seeing this, the waiter quickly maintained order and said with a smile:

"Dear guests, please don't be anxious or noisy. My boss is very generous and has set up many hidden blind boxes in our store. There are many prizes. The feng shui will turn around, maybe you will be the next lucky one!"

The waiter's clever talk kept on talking nonsense, which aroused the excitement of the crowd, who were eager to try it out.

For a time, the reputation of Xianju Pavilion had a spreading effect, and the pavilion was packed with guests every day.

Leng Yan smiled knowingly when she saw this from afar. It seemed that Zhao Jingsheng had made full use of her idea.

"Uncle, let's go!"

The uncle driving the cart was watching the show with great interest, but he did not dare to delay his employer's request after hearing this. He responded and drove the cart while constantly sighing that Xianju Pavilion was doing good business.

Not only does the restaurant provide free tea all year round, but the prizes for the lucky draw are also very generous.

Leng Yan listened all the way and responded from time to time. By the time he returned home, it was already late.

"Sister, you're finally back!"

Leng He was waiting at the door with three dogs, one yellow and two black. When they saw her, they hurried forward to greet her.

"Sister, my second brother and I have done everything you asked us to do.

Aunt Yuemei was also invited. Seeing that you hadn't come back yet, and fearing that you would miss the lunch for the workers, she decided to steam some mixed flour pancakes first. She is now busy in the kitchen!"

Leng He chattered while curiously watching her sister carry several baskets into the house.

Leng Yan responded without any time to explain. He quickly went to the kitchen carrying the basket of pork.

She had not expected to run into Shen Fuqing when she went to town, and she would feel embarrassed if she delayed the workers' meal time.

So after entering the kitchen, she smiled apologetically to Li Yuemei.

"I'm sorry, Auntie. I was delayed on the way and came back late."

Li Yuemei was cutting tofu and waved her hands when she heard this.

"Sister Yan, I'm glad you're back. I was worried if something happened to you."

Li Yuemei was busy with her hands while explaining that the mixed flour pancakes were steamed in the pot and how much mixed flour was used. Leng Qi and Leng He were watching her while she was kneading the dough.

After all, food was precious in those days, and we had to use it in moderation.

What's worse, the mother-in-law and the housekeeper would lock the food in the cupboard, and open the cupboard again to take out the food according to how much they would use for each meal.

For example, before the family split up, she would take rice and flour from her mother-in-law before cooking every day.

Therefore, when Li Yuemei asked Leng Qi and Leng He where the rice and flour in their homes were, she did not hold out much hope, but she did not expect them to just point at something.

"The rice and flour are all in that jar."

She was shocked at the time. Ordinary families would not lock up their rice and flour, but they would not let their children know about it, for fear that they would steal some.

Leng Qi Leng He: ...In the past, when I wanted to steal food, I really couldn’t find the food at home!

As for now, the food I eat secretly can never be as delicious as the food my sister cooks!

"It's nothing, auntie. You don't have to explain it in so much detail. Since we asked you to come to our house to help, we trust you!"

Hearing this, Leng Yan smiled and explained while taking out a large piece of pork from the basket.

"Auntie, after you finish cutting the tofu, help me cut the pork..."

Before she finished her words, she heard a gulp. She looked for the sound and saw that it was a boy and a girl who were cooking behind the stove, swallowing their saliva.

The boy is about the same age as Leng Qi and Leng He. He is Li Yuemei’s second son Liu Songsong. The little girl, who is about six or seven years old, is Liu Xiangxiang.

Both of them stared at the pork in her hand. The thin, small and malnourished appearance was very similar to Leng Qi and Leng He before.

Leng Yan felt sad when he saw this, so he took out two pieces of maltose and handed one to each person who came forward.

Both of them were obviously very greedy, but they still turned their eyes to Li Yuemei.

"This is given by your sister Yan. Why don't you thank her quickly?"

"Thank you sister."

After hearing this, the two of them took it obediently. After taking half of the candy, they both squinted their eyes happily.

Seeing that they were reluctant to finish eating, Leng Yan was about to say something when he heard a noise outside the house.

"Mom, we carried the bowls over here!"

Then three figures entered the kitchen. They were Leng Qi, Li Yuemei's eldest son Liu Bangbang, and eldest daughter Liu Hehe.

There were many workers eating at noon, and Li Yuemei saw that the Leng family did not have enough bowls and chopsticks, so she asked her children to use their own first.

Leng Yan thanked Li Yuemei for her thoughtfulness, but Li Yuemei just waved her hand and asked her how much pork she wanted.

"All cut off."

Seeing that time was running out, Leng Yan answered while preparing to make the fried tofu first.

Unexpectedly, Li Yuemei at the side raised her voice, "Sister Yan, there are more than ten pounds of pork here, have you cut it all up?"

This is too extravagant, no, it’s a waste of money!

"Yeah, all cut."

Leng Yan nodded calmly, "Aunt, the workers do hard labor and deserve to eat something good. Besides, there are nearly 40 workers and us, so this is not much!"

Leng Yan adheres to the principle of eating well and working more. Li Yuemei, however, thinks it is luxurious and generous. Who can afford to hire workers to eat so much meat?