The first step in the book is to start selling tofu

When the group arrived at the county town, it was almost the end of the year.

The streets were bustling with people coming and going, and Lin Zhi's carriage was moving slower and slower.

Lin Zhi lifted the car curtain and looked at the bustling street scene outside, feeling a familiar and friendly feeling in his heart.

The streets are filled with all kinds of stalls, selling Spring Festival couplets, New Year pictures, and steaming snack stalls. The sounds of shouting and bargaining are intertwined together, and the strong New Year atmosphere is overwhelming.

The three little ones also poked their heads out of the carriage excitedly. Daya's eyes sparkled as she shouted, "Mom, look, the county town is so lively. It feels even more lively than when we left."

Dalang also agreed: "Yes, mother, it's different now that the New Year is coming. Everywhere is full of joy."

Erlang stared at the food stalls and swallowed his saliva: "Mom, I'm a little hungry. Can we go buy some food later? The pancakes on the stalls smell so good."

Lin Zhi smiled and nodded: "Let's go back to our residence first, put our things in place, and then go out for a walk. Then you can eat as much as you want."

Speaking of pancakes, the ones from Lin’s shop are the most delicious. This is because they have to sleep outdoors and eat poorly, so when they smell the pancakes outside, they find them extremely tempting.

The carriage continued to move slowly forward, and finally arrived at the yard where they had lived before.

The braised meat shop next to the yard had a long queue as usual, and when the diners saw the carriage coming, they complained a few words.

Everyone got off the carriage and started to move their luggage. After entering the yard, Lin Zhi looked at the slightly dusty house and said, "Let's clean it up first. We need to have a new look for the New Year."

So, the three little ones all started to work, some sweeping the floor, some wiping the table, and Lin Zhi was not idle either, sorting out the things he brought back.

After working for a while, the house finally looked brand new.

"You didn't even tell me you were coming back so I could arrange for someone to clean up the house for you." Chen Zishu pushed his wheelchair out of the shop next door.

The diners outside were complaining that the carriage was disrupting the procession, so he had to come out to take a look.

Lin Zhi raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure there is someone free to help me clean up the house."

There are so many customers in the shop. Last time he wrote to me, he said he needed more staff. But he doesn't have the manpower to clean the shop for him.

Chen Zishu was slightly embarrassed, then smiled and said: "Other employees are busy, but I am still here.

As a disabled person and a manager, he only needs to manage the running of the store. Normally no one dares to ask him to work, so he is indeed very idle.

After hearing what Chen Zishu said, Lin Zhi couldn't help laughing out loud: "You, stop joking. You are busy enough managing the shop, how can you come to help me clean the house. But I appreciate your kindness. We can clean it up quickly by ourselves."

The two didn't chat much. Knowing that Lin Zhi and the others had not eaten since they returned, Chen Zishu went to arrange meals for his employer first.

My family runs a catering business and we cannot let the host’s family go hungry.

Everyone went back to their rooms and washed up.

When he came out again, Chen Zishu had just had food delivered to him.

The table was filled with delicious dishes, including fresh braised meat, some refreshing stir-fried vegetables, and the staple food was steaming white rice, which made people's appetite increase just by looking at it.

It is a familiar smell and everyone thinks it is delicious when they smell it.

When in the provincial capital, Lin Zhi was busy investigating the market and making friends, and had not cooked himself. They had not eaten these meals for a long time.

Daya couldn't help but take a deep breath and said with a smile on her face: "Mom, this smell is so nostalgic. It makes me so greedy. When I was in the capital, I missed the food here a lot."

Dalang nodded repeatedly, and while helping to set the table, he said, "Yes, mother, although there are many delicious foods in the city, the food here at home is still the most delicious and the most reassuring."

Erlang had already sat down at the table impatiently, staring at the dishes, muttering, "Oh, finally I can eat. I think I can eat three bowls of rice."

Lin Zhi looked at Erlang's greedy look, feeling both angry and amused, and said angrily: "Erlang, go slow, no one is trying to snatch the food from you, wait until everyone is seated before eating."

As he spoke, Lin Zhi also walked to the table and sat down. He turned his head and said gratefully to Chen Zishu: "Chen Zishu, thank you for your hard work."

Chen Zishu smiled and responded: "Boss, should I be a little scared when you say that?"

Lin Zhi laughed: "What's there to be afraid of? You haven't eaten either, so why not sit down and join us?"

Chen Zishu sat down, and the three little ones ate with relish, while Lin Zhi chatted with Chen Zishu about the store while eating.

Although they communicated through letters, and Lin Zhi knew roughly everything about the store, there was a lag after all, and there were many things he could not know in a timely manner or the specific circumstances.

The two of them ate and talked, and the food was reheated again and again until curfew.

Lin Zhi looked at the food on the table that had been cooled and heated several times, and said to Chen Zishu with a smile: "We were so busy chatting that we didn't pay attention to the time. It's already curfew. This meal took a long time today. Go wash up and take a rest."

Chen Zishu smiled and replied, "Boss, I've been too engrossed in our conversation today. I'll be leaving now, and you should go to bed early."

As he spoke, he slowly stood up, pushing the wheelchair and prepared to go back.

Lin Zhi stood up and reminded him, "During the New Year, the shop is busy. Don't overwork yourself. If you need any help, just let us know."

Chen Zishu turned around and said, "Thank you for your concern, Boss. I know what's going on. Don't worry."

After Chen Zishu left, Lin Zhi turned to look at the three little ones. They had almost finished eating by now. They were touching their round bellies with satisfied expressions on their faces.

Lin Zhi smiled helplessly: "You guys, you ate so much, don't let your stomach get stuffed. Go back to your room and clean up and get ready for bed. You must be exhausted after this day."

Daya nodded obediently: "Mom, I know, I had such a delicious meal today that my stomach is almost full."

Dalang also agreed: "Yes, mother, I haven't eaten so well in a long time. I am feeling sleepy now. I will wash up and go back to the house to sleep."

Erlang nodded to Lin Zhi and left behind Dalang.

"Daya, you should go and have a rest too. Mom will take care of cleaning up the dishes." Lin Zhi patted Daya.

Daya shook her head: "I am with my mother. There is no place for me to wash up now. It is just a good opportunity to move around and digest the food."