It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

After dinner, the family had some free time. Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Yang were busy making pastries for the next day, and the task of trying to make pea jelly was given to Song Zhi.

Song Zhi brought the pea starch that had been left to stand in the afternoon to the makeshift stove.

A few younger ones helped to light the fire, and the eldest brother took over the job of mixing the jelly.

The steps for cooking pea jelly are actually the same as those for cooking mung bean jelly, and it is not very complicated.

Song Zhi only needed to watch from the side, and when the pea starch was boiled from water into a paste and bubbles appeared, she would ask her elder brother to serve it out and let it cool.

Song Zhi brought the prepared pea jelly to the kitchen and showed it to the two of them.

"Grandma, I was saying that these peas, like mung beans, can also be made into jelly!"

Wu looked back and said with a smile, "Don't tell me, apart from the slight difference in color, they are really the same."

Yang also said curiously, "I just wonder if everyone can accept this pea jelly since they are used to eating mung bean jelly."

Song Zhi said confidently, "Don't worry about this, Auntie. I was worried that they would get tired of eating mung bean jelly all the time. Now that we have a different texture for jelly, everyone will be more willing to try it out of curiosity."

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law heard this, they both felt it made a lot of sense.

Wu nodded and said, "Then I'll talk to everyone about this matter tomorrow when they come home!"

"Okay, you've been busy all day. Take Huanhuan and Xiaokang back to bed first. Your aunt and I will finish making this pot of cakes and then go to rest!"

Seeing that the deal was done, Song Zhi hung the jelly, which had not yet cooled and solidified, in a basket in the kitchen to prevent it from being visited by mice at night.

There was no dream that night, and the next morning, the Song family's courtyard was bustling again.

The villagers who came to the Song family to work surrounded the pea jelly that Song Zhi had made last night, with joy in their eyes.

"Auntie, is this really made from peas?"

Wu answered the villagers' question for the third time. She waved her hand and said simply, "I'll let Azhi teach you how to make this pea jelly later!"

Most of the villagers were instantly excited, which meant that they could also learn how to make pea jelly.

After working for only half a month, I not only learned how to make two kinds of jelly, but also learned how to make tea.

Originally, everyone was a little worried that as mung bean jelly became more popular, the price of mung beans would also increase.

Some smart families would stop by the market on their way back from selling jelly in the county town, and if they came across mung beans at a reasonable price, they would buy some.

Now, they don’t have to worry about the price of mung beans going up, nor do they have to worry about everyone getting tired of eating them and causing business to suffer.

There were also some who were cautious and conservative, like Grandma Tian. She poked Mrs. Wu's arm and said, "Make a small amount of this pea jelly first. If it sells well, make more. Otherwise, if it doesn't sell, you will suffer a loss."

These words happened to be heard by Song Zhi who came to look for Wu.

She saw that the bowl of pea jelly she had cooked last night had not been touched yet.

So he simply said, "While the uncles and aunts are here, let's try out the pea jelly. This will give us a better idea of how to make a living from now on."

After saying that, Song Zhi ignored everyone's burning gazes and got busy with her own work.

Cut into pieces, drizzle with juice, and stir, all done in one go.

When they saw the bright orange jelly mixed with chopped green onions, soy sauce and minced garlic placed in front of them, everyone swallowed subconsciously.

Song Zhi called out, "Everyone, try it and see how it differs from the mung bean jelly!"

Mrs. Wu was the first to poke a piece with a bamboo stick and put it into her mouth, and at the same time asked everyone to try it.

Someone took the first step, and everyone stopped being reserved and couldn't wait to taste it.

After everyone tasted it, someone excitedly said, "This pea jelly tastes very smooth and seems softer than mung bean jelly. I think this jelly will definitely sell well!"

"I think this mung bean jelly is more chewy. I like mung bean jelly!"

Everyone has different tastes, but without exception, they are all very optimistic about the pea jelly business.

"In that case, today's jelly will be made half with mung beans and half with peas. I won't buy any more beans. It's just the right time to use up the beans at home!" Mrs. Wu decided.

"Aunt, are you not going to do the jelly business anymore?" A villager looked at Wu in surprise.

Although there will be more people making jelly in the future, the business competition will be greater.

But since my aunt was the first one to sell jelly in the county, she doesn't have to worry about the jelly business.

Not to mention a lot, but one hundred pieces of jelly can definitely be sold in a day.

That day it was two hundred coins. It was such a good business, the villagers couldn't understand why Wu stopped doing it?

Without waiting for Wu's reply, Song Zhi spoke up, "Since we're handing over the jelly business to you all, our family has no intention of competing with the villagers anymore!"

"Besides, my family has been so grateful for the care and support of our fellow villagers over the years, and I have nothing to offer in return. So, I'll teach you how to make this snack, hoping it will help improve your family's current situation."

After hearing this, everyone felt both moved and a little embarrassed.

One honest villager said, "Business is based on one's own ability. How can we ask you not to do it?"

"Yeah, that doesn't make sense. Wouldn't that make us robbers?"

Some people disagreed, and although others had their own ulterior motives, they still tried to persuade Wu that it was good enough for her to teach them how to cook, and there was no need to give up the business.

Song Zhiben wanted to establish her image in the hearts of her fellow villagers and improve their favorability by giving up the jelly business.

Seeing that the villagers were really enthusiastic, he had to explain that his family would focus on making pastries in the future.

She also had an agreement with Miss Wang that as long as she could make delicious pastries, she could sell them to the pastry shop.

After everyone heard Song Zhi's words, there was silence in the courtyard for a while.

Everyone couldn't help but murmur in their hearts,

When did Azhi get to know the young lady from the Wang family?

Can Azhi make pastries?

This was also the first time Mrs. Wu had heard of this. She didn't question her granddaughter on the spot, but instead changed the subject, saying, "The pea jelly matter is settled. I'll have Ah Zhi teach everyone later."

Everyone knew it was not a good idea to ask any more detailed questions, so they all went about their own business.

After the villagers had gone about their business, Mrs. Wu pulled her granddaughter aside and asked, "What's going on with Miss Wang?"

Song Zhi then told her grandmother about Wang Wanzhi's invitation to the shop to do consignment sales.

"We still have Jinyu Cake to make, so I'm going to sell her the recipe for the millet pastry I made last time."

"This millet pastry, as a new delicacy, will definitely help attract customers. It's perfect for her newly reopened shop."

Mrs. Wu hesitated. "That millet pastry does taste good, but someone who knows how to make pastries would just give it a try and make it a few times. Can this really work?"

Song Zhi tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Then let's add another kind of pastry. It's more novel and innovative! It will help her reopen the business."

Seeing her granddaughter speak so confidently, Mrs. Wu smiled and shook her head, letting her do whatever she wanted.

The current situation at home is all caused by this child!