Ever since accepting the invitation to be the chef for the Sheng Mansion's birthday banquet, Leng Yan has more or less learned about the Sheng Mansion's situation and gossip from all sides.
Therefore, we learned that if the Wang family of Tianxianglou is the local tyrant of Beicheng County, then the Sheng Mansion is the number one family in Hulu Town.
The difference is nothing more than evil and good, hatred and love.
Leng Yan pondered the meaning of the words again and said nothing.
"I wonder what Master Xiao meant by the Sheng Mansion's brilliant performance at the birthday banquet?"
The birthday banquet was originally the birthday banquet of the Sheng family. How could there be any saying that the Sheng family shined at the birthday banquet?
"I just got the news, too."
As Xiao Pingyue spoke, he handed the oil paper bag in his hand back to the servant, and then he spoke carefully.
“I heard that an important person will be attending the Sheng Mansion’s birthday banquet.
Therefore, even the Wang family of Beicheng County, who were at odds with the Sheng Mansion, were alarmed and insisted on coming over with birthday gifts to join in the fun. "
After hearing what he said, Leng Yan understood.
Simply put, a birthday banquet at the Sheng Mansion is no longer just a birthday banquet, but a gathering of important people to make connections.
Leng Yan's mind turned over and over, but she finally calmed down. Whatever happened to the big shots was none of her business, she just needed to do her own thing and not get hurt by the innocent.
"Thank you, Master Xiao, for clearing up my confusion."
Xiao Pingyue waved his hand, signaling her not to be polite. Just then, the Xiao family's boat arrived at the shore, and several people moved to the deck.
"Master, we have fulfilled our mission and are back."
A man who looked like a manager strode over excitedly and bowed to Xiao Pingyue.
Xiao Pingyue stopped him and said, "Uncle Xiao, how was it? Was the journey smooth?"
"It was much smoother than expected, but the wind and rain were too strong on the way, so we had to dock for a few days to rest, which delayed the trip a bit."
Uncle Xiao talked about some of his experiences, and after a few pleasantries, Xiao Pingyue introduced them.
"Uncle Xiao, these two are Miss Leng."
Then he asked Leng Yan to come forward and describe again in general what he was looking for.
Uncle Xiao slapped his thigh excitedly when he heard this, "Miss Leng, are you talking about potatoes?"
In her previous life, potatoes were indeed called this name in Qianzhou area, so she nodded.
"Uncle Xiao has seen it?"
"Well, I've seen it in Qianzhou, I've also eaten it and brought a lot back with me!"
As he spoke, he called two young men and asked them to carry a basket out of the cabin.
"Hey, Miss Leng, take a look, is this it?"
Leng Yan followed and looked into the basket. There were large and small earthy yellow things in it. They were either potatoes or that thing.
"Yes, this is it. Uncle Xiao, did you bring back a lot of this?"
Although the size is not as big as in the previous life, but being able to find potatoes is something worth being happy about.
"There was a lot of cargo on the ship, and I just thought it was novel, so I brought back about a few hundred kilograms."
Uncle Xiao glanced at his young master calmly, then spoke again.
"Almost every household in Qianzhou grows some potatoes in their fields, and they are boiled and eaten as food.
Because the quantity is large, the taste is not that good, but the price is quite low. "
Leng Yan wanted to retort, "Potatoes are super delicious!"
But think about it, the deliciousness of potatoes is also based on good seasoning and good cooking methods. Otherwise, if you boil potatoes every day, even the most delicious ingredients will not taste good.
Not to mention other things, seasoning is a big problem. If people eat potatoes as a staple food, they will certainly not be willing to cook them with oil and salt.
Leng Yan was thinking in her heart, how much could she get from Xiao Pingyue after bringing back several hundred kilograms of potatoes.
Since there are so many potatoes in Qianzhou, she should consider whether to hire a ship or a caravan to purchase large quantities from Qianzhou.
After all, potatoes are easy to store and delicious. Even if they sprout, they can be planted in large quantities. It’s really a win-win situation when you think about it.
Of the remaining 800 kilograms of potatoes, Xiao Pingyue only kept 200 kilograms and gave the rest to Leng Yan.
Uncle Xiao bought potatoes in Qianzhou at three copper coins per pound. Considering the manpower and material resources, the negotiated price was five copper coins per pound, which he sold to Leng Yan.
Leng Yan only paid three taels of silver for several hundred kilograms of goods. Only then did she realize that these several hundred kilograms of potatoes were really just brought back by Uncle Xiao out of curiosity.
Otherwise, considering the long journey time of the ship and the cost of labor, the Xiao family would really lose so much money on this trip that they wouldn't even be able to afford to wear their pants.
The potatoes were carried by the dock workers to Leng’s snack shop on Tianshui Street.
Leng Yan was in no hurry to go back, so she stood on the deck with her sister-in-law, enjoying the breeze and watching the Xiao family's cargo ship unloading goods back and forth.
Leng Yan took a rough look at it and saw mostly chili peppers, peppercorns and other spices, but couldn't tell what else it was.
Just when she was about to look away, two people suddenly walked down from the boat.
Their dress is inconspicuous, but their temperament is exceptionally outstanding.
Leng Yan recognized them at a glance. These two people were the boy and young man she rescued in the mountains that day.
Both of them were injured at the time, and it was unclear whether they were enemies or not.
She also tied up the young man tightly. Now it seems that the two know each other and are not enemies.
Thinking of this, Leng Yan inexplicably wanted to laugh.
Imagine two seriously injured people waking up in the same cave.
It is hard to explain the scene of finding one person tied up like a dumpling and another person holding the tied person's dagger.
"Sister Yan, what are you laughing at?"
Seeing her laughing for no apparent reason, Leng Su couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
"No." Leng Yan shook his head, but his peripheral vision met the gaze of the young man who passed by.
Compared to the last time he was seen unconscious, the boy's face seemed to have become much thinner this time, and his skin, which was still porcelain white, seemed to be shone with a cold light and shadow.
It's like the sunlight shining on the crystal white snow, the feeling that seems gentle but is actually cold.
The two men walked quickly, and after getting off the deck, they disappeared into the crowd on the street.
*
"Hey, aren't these the potatoes that Yan Yatou planted earlier?"
When Zhang Cuiniang saw baskets of potatoes piled up in the utility room, she couldn't help but exclaim.
When planting vegetables in the backyard of his home, Leng Yan took out the seeds and sprouting lumps of soil that he said he bought from a caravan.
She remembered the appearance of potatoes and sweet potatoes very clearly.
"What is a potato? That's what it is used for?"
Aunt Liu and several other aunts gathered around and expressed confusion.
"Yan girl said it can be used for cooking."
Zhang Cuiniang was not very sure either. Just then she saw Leng Yan and Leng Su coming back, so she pulled her aside and asked how to eat it.
Leng Yan had been craving for potatoes for a long time, so upon seeing this, he first asked his uncle and elder brother to clean the box.
To thank Xiao Pingyue for his generosity, she wanted to treat him to a potato feast.
Leng Huai and Leng Cang responded and left, while Leng Yan turned and went into the kitchen to see what ingredients were available today and then decide how to prepare them.
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