"By the way, I met Lu Xiangqian yesterday. Our shop is at the entrance of the academy."

Yao Qingnian told the old couple about his meeting with Lu Xiangqian.

"Xiang Qian is smart and clever, and a good and sensible child."

Speaking of Lu Xiangqian, a smile appeared on Lu Mingchuan's face.

"He and his classmates helped me, so I planned to make something delicious for him."

"As you should. Your shop is right in front of the academy, so your family will have someone to take care of you in the future."

Liu Shuyue and others agreed and prepared a portion of green rice dumplings and braised food for Fang Ye and Lu Xiangqian respectively.

"Dad, how do your legs feel?"

It has been some time since the operation. Yao Qingnian checked him and found that he had recovered well. The blocked blood vessels were unblocked and other injuries were also slowly recovering. I believe it won't be long before he will be able to walk freely.

"My legs are getting stronger and stronger. It's much easier to use a cane. At first, it was very difficult for me to get out of the yard by myself. Look at me now, am I much better?"

Lu Mingchuan, leaning on a cane, slowly paced in front of the two people twice, his eyes fell on the gate, as if he saw the outside world through the gate. Since his leg injury, he has never walked out of this yard. He can only move around in this small space every day, which makes him feel extremely depressed and helpless.

However, at this moment, he felt a strong expectation in his heart. He longed to step on the land outside the door again, feel the free air and the warmth of the sun. He imagined the day when he walked out of the yard, his steps firm and powerful, no longer trapped in this small world.

With every step, Lu Mingchuan could feel the pain in his legs, but he did not stop. Instead, he walked forward more firmly, supporting his body with crutches, and trying to overcome the difficulties.

"Okay, come back and sit down! Don't fall down later."

Liu Shuyue reminded him, feeling happy for Lu Mingchuan, and walked over and carefully helped him sit back on the stool.

The next day, Yao Qingnian went into the city as usual and went to the vegetable market first. When the old lady saw her coming, she was like seeing a savior: "Oh, girl, you are finally here."

"What's wrong, Auntie?"

Yao Qingnian hadn't been here for just one day. What had happened? Everyone around looked over here.

"You weren't here yesterday, but there were waves of people asking for your qingtuan and braised food. My stall has never been so busy before."

So that's how it is, those people came for Yao Qingnian's braised green rice dumplings.

"Sorry to trouble you, Auntie!"

"No trouble, I've sold half as many vegetables as I could!"

The old lady helped Yao Qingnian put the things in order, and people came forward to buy. Soon, her stall was crowded with people, causing quite a stir in the vegetable market.

The commotion here attracted the dissatisfaction of the woman selling pancakes across the street. Before Yao Qingnian came, she would sell most of her pancakes in a day. Since Yao Qingnian came, no one was interested in buying the pancakes, and they were taken home as they were every day.

She was so anxious that she could not wait to ask someone to go to Yao Qingnian's stall to buy some stewed food and green rice balls. She was eager to know what kind of delicious food could attract so many people to buy it. When the food was placed in front of her, she took a bite with great anticipation. In an instant, her mouth was filled with rich aroma, as if her entire mouth was enveloped by this wonderful taste.

Then she took another bite of the pancake she made, but it was tasteless at this moment, and it was completely incomparable to the amazing Qingtuan just now. If it were her, she would also choose to buy those tempting Qingtuan without hesitation.

Not in the mood to continue setting up the stall, she simply packed up the things, packaged up the leftover green rice dumplings and braised food, and went home to study how to cook them.

In less than half a day, the green rice dumplings and braised food were almost sold out.

"Girl, how much stuff do you have left? I want it all."

An aunt came late. She was the one who bought a portion to taste the day before yesterday. She was the purchasing woman of the Wu family. She originally wanted to buy a portion to try, but she didn't expect that her young master ate it and had a good appetite. He asked her to buy more. She came yesterday but didn't see anyone. Today, the young master urged her to come and have a look.

"I still have five green rice dumplings and three servings of braised food."

Look, I arrived too late, and when I looked at Yao Qingnian’s stall, there was not much left.

"Help me pack them all up. My master has been thinking about him these past few days!"

Yao Qingnian packed the green rice dumplings for her aunt.

"Girl, are you coming tomorrow? I want to order 20 qingtuan and 10 servings of braised food."

The young master has a picky taste and is hard to please. If he says it tastes good, then it must be true. I will buy some tomorrow and let the master and the mistress have a taste.

"Okay, come here and get it tomorrow."

The aunt paid the money readily and told her not to forget it.

After selling things and closing the stall, Yao Qingnian came to the shop and walked to the backyard. Yuanniang had cleaned the yard spotlessly. An'er was playing on the ground, and when he saw her come in, he ran to his mother's side out of habit.

"An'er, thanks to her for saving you yesterday, don't be afraid."

Yuanniang picked up An'er and patiently introduced Yao Qingnian to him.

"Hello An'er, how old are you this year?"

An'er was timid and didn't speak.

“He’s almost four.”

An'er followed Yuanniang around. He was about the same age as Yinuo, but he looked particularly thin. Malnutrition made his face pale, and his eyes revealed a trace of fatigue and confusion. In comparison, although Yinuo was also thin, he looked better. Recently, Yao Qingnian improved the family's meals, and Yinuo had gained some weight.

"I have a little brother at home who is about your age. Can I bring him out to play with you someday?"

Yao Qingnian's gentle words made An'er let down his guard. He looked at his mother and nodded.

"An'er, go play!"

Yuanniang asked him to go play aside.

Yao Qingnian looked at the layout of the yard. His money was a bit tight now, so he had to wait and see before decorating the yard. The current yard was not bad, and everything was ready. It would not be too late to decorate the yard after he made money. He might as well leave the backyard alone for now.

The main thing now is to renovate the shop and make money as soon as possible. Yao Qingnian plans to sell delicious snacks in one of the two shops and think about the other one later. If it doesn't work out, he will go back to his old business and open a pharmacy.

Yuanniang came out of the house with a box in her hand and handed it to Yao Qingnian: "Miss, this is something I took from Tian Zhengwu. It's worth some money. I kept some for myself and the rest is for you. If it weren't for you, I would have to continue living a homeless life with An'er."

Yao Qingnian didn't answer: "Don't trust others easily in the future. Helping me with things in a down-to-earth manner is the best way to thank me."

Yao Qingnian didn't want it, so Yuanniang had to put the thing away, thinking that it would not be too late to take it out again if she needed it someday.

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