Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

After they arrived in the county town, they went to the shop first. Lu Huaijin went to take care of his own business, while Yao Qingnian went to Yunlai Restaurant.

She arrived at the door of Yunlai Restaurant and found it deserted. What happened? This is Yunlai Restaurant. Did they move to another place? Yao Qingnian took a few steps back and looked up at the sign. She was in the right place!

"Miss, would you like to eat?" The waiter inside saw her looking up and down to confirm, and came forward to ask.

"Eat, where is your boss?" Yao Qingnian nodded and walked inside.

Shopkeeper Wan was getting anxious when he heard someone asking about him. He rushed out and saw that it was Yao Qingnian. He immediately came over with a smile on his face: "Oh! My aunt! I've been looking forward to seeing you so much, and finally you're back. Come in, please!"

The shopkeeper invited her to a private room and ordered the waiter to serve tea.

"Shopkeeper Wan, long time no see. I hope you are well!" Yao Qingnian first greeted the shopkeeper.

"Miss Yao, when did you come back?"

"It's been a while since I came back. I wanted to come here a long time ago, but something happened and delayed me."

"If you don't come back, I'll have someone send a letter to the capital. My superiors have told me everything about you."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. Yao Qingnian recalled the scene when he just came in and asked, "Manager Wan, isn't it dinner time now? There are only a few tables in total. What's going on?"

"Well, don't mention it. It's the old villain from Qianweilou who specializes in doing this kind of sneaky things. A few days ago, I don't know what method he used to make tofu and tofu pudding, and he also made other dishes in various ways. I don't know where he got singing girls from. Now, all the guests have gone to join in the fun. Here, there are less than ten tables in total. I can only watch anxiously. There is nothing I can do." Shopkeeper Wan sighed.

"Is it Qianweilou and the others who did this again?"

"Yeah, that old man, relying on the people behind him, does these sneaky things every day. It's so annoying."

"What? Is there anyone with a stronger backing than our Yunlai Restaurant? Who is the boss behind Qianwei Restaurant?"

"It belongs to Prince Rui." Shopkeeper Wan muttered in a low voice.

"Prince Rui, who did you think it was? Why don't you talk to your superiors and let them take care of it? Does Prince Rui dare not listen to him?" The emperor is behind Yunlai Restaurant!

"Miss Yao, the higher-ups don't have the time to care about us right now. Besides, although Qianweilou is insidious and despicable, we don't have any leverage over him right now. This is normal competition, and we can't report this little thing to the higher-ups."

"So that's how it is." What Manager Wan said made sense. Prince Jing is now the emperor, and he is very busy with affairs of state. There are a lot of things waiting for him in the court. How could he have the time to care about a remote place like Yunlai Restaurant.

"Yes, but now you're back. With your skills, there must be a way to help us out of this danger, right?" The shopkeeper looked at her expectantly.

"There must be a way. I expected that my tofu shop has many people and eyes, and sooner or later someone will make this tofu."

"What method? Is there a new recipe?"

"In order to deal with Qianweilou, besides new dishes, there is another way, that is to make the tofu recipe public."

"public?"

"Yes, no matter how good the tofu is, people will get tired of eating it eventually. It's better to let everyone learn how to make it at home. In this way, it will be impossible for Qianweilou to make money from this tofu." Anyway, it will have to be made public sooner or later, and he is just starting it.

"Then isn't it the same for us?"

"This is different. I came here today because I have something new to bring you."

"I knew that Miss Yao would never let us down. With your words, I believe that our restaurant will definitely become stronger and bigger."

"It's been a long time since we last met. Shopkeeper Wan's cooking skills have improved."

"Miss Yao, please stop making fun of me. Tell me what this new thing is." Shopkeeper Wan asked impatiently.

"This is it." Yao Qingnian took out a pot from the side.

"What is this? Why is there a separation in the middle?"

“This is called a yucca pot.”

"Double-boiled pot?"

"Yes!"

"What's the use of this?" The shopkeeper looked at the pot and asked in confusion.

"It's very useful! Prepare something according to my instructions." Yao Qingnian drew a simple blueprint and asked the shopkeeper to make the stove first: "Find someone to make it according to my blueprint. When it's done, tell me and I'll treat you to a delicious meal."

"Can this thing be made into delicious food?"

"Of course. I guarantee you've never eaten it before. Don't you believe me?" Yao Qingnian said affirmatively.

"Okay, I'll send someone right away!" Manager Wan immediately ordered someone to take the drawings and do it.

"Just wait patiently for two days. It's just tofu. Even if we don't launch new products, customers will come back to us after the novelty wears off. Don't you see, in a place like Anding County, there are only a few restaurants as complete as Yunlai Restaurant? Some things can be imitated and learned, but not everything can be done. For example, although they can make our ice jelly, they don't have ice. Wouldn't the taste be much worse?" Yao Qing analyzed.

"What you said makes sense. I'll wait for a few days. I can use these two days to make the things." Shopkeeper Wan nodded, then took out the dividends belonging to Yao Qingnian and handed them to her. This was another considerable income. She happily took the banknote and put it away.

"I have another recipe for a snack to go with wine for you."

"What is it?"

"This is tofu cake." Yao Qingnian placed the tofu cakes and the finished ones he brought in front of Manager Wan.

"Is this black stuff delicious?" Shopkeeper Wan first put the unfried tofu cake into his mouth and took a bite. It tasted quite fragrant, but it was so hard that he couldn't bite it!

"Try this." Yao Qingnian pointed to the fried tofu cakes on the side.

Shopkeeper Wan picked up a piece and put it in his mouth: "This is delicious, fragrant and crispy. How did you make it?"

"This method is simple. The thing you couldn't bite just now, after being fried, becomes what you are eating now. How about it? Does it taste good?" Yao Qingnian also took a piece and started eating.

"You called this tofu cake? What does it have to do with tofu? Tofu is white and tender, but this tofu cake is fragrant and crispy."

"This tofu cake is made from tofu dregs. Tell me if it tastes good or not!"

"It's delicious, fragrant and crispy. Like you said, it goes well with wine."

"This can be used as a snack and given to guests."

"Such delicious food, you want to give it to me as a gift?" Shopkeeper Wan was puzzled.

"Yeah, this thing is inexpensive and delicious. It's perfect for giving as a gift. You'll know after you finish making the stove." Yao Qingnian replied with a smile.