The unlucky fake daughter was screwed by the rotten system

No wonder so many people line up to try it; it turns out that the so-called "free tasting" is just like this.

He couldn't help but laugh.

This is a good trick, he said he learned it.

Then, Xu Junshen quickly put the bright red braised lotus root into his mouth and took a light bite.

Yun Zhizhi stood aside and asked curiously, "Mr. Xu, how does it taste? Does it suit your taste?"

After savoring it carefully, Xu Junshen responded, "It tastes fantastic! The braised lotus root is slightly spicy at first, then has a hint of sweetness. It has a soft texture while retaining a bit of crispness. The lotus root has fully absorbed the flavors of the spices, making it quite rich."

"And the dish you made is perfect as a side dish. Miss Yun, I plan to order another 500 kilograms of lotus roots from you and ship them back to the capital."

I believe that once this dish is sold in Fu Ju Restaurant, it will be loved by everyone.

"Mr. Xu, I also want to earn this money from you, but unfortunately..." Yun Zhizhi said helplessly to Xu Junshen.

Xu Junshen quickly asked, "What a pity?"

Yun Zhizhi pointed to the lotus field not far away and sighed, "It's a pity there's no stock. The large lotus field we contracted has been almost dug up. Today is also the last day for us to set up the stall."

Xu Junshen never expected this to be the result.

He had originally thought of making a fortune from dishes made from lotus root, but he didn't expect that there would be no supply.

"Mr. Xu, next year, when the people are busy growing lotus roots, you won't have to worry about not being able to buy food."

Xu Junshen nodded, with a hint of disappointment in his tone: "It seems that I will have to wait until next year to earn this money."

However, Miss Yun's words reminded him.

Lotus roots will still be a rare vegetable in the next two years. If we can buy some land in Yizhou City to grow lotus roots, we can not only ensure the supply of ingredients for our restaurant, but also sell the excess lotus roots, achieving a win-win situation.

Thinking of this, Xu Junshen decided to buy some land and start growing lotus roots in the next few days.

While the two of them were chatting, He Yang hurried over and said, "Boss, the thief who stole the lotus roots has been caught by the government. The prefect wants you to go to the government office now."

Yun Zhizhi said in surprise: "Okay!"

After saying that, she immediately handed the dishes in her hand to He Yang.

"Lazy Yangyang, please entertain Mr. Xu."

Watching Yun Zhizhi walk away with quick steps, He Yang quickly handed the set of bowls and chopsticks to Xu Junshen.

"Mr. Xu, just treat this place as your stall. Don't be polite! Later, help me take these dishes and chopsticks over there and have those ladies clean them."

"I also want to go to the government office."

After saying that, he quickly chased after Yun Zhizhi, "Boss, wait for me!"

Xu Junshen looked at their actions and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry!

I really don't treat him as an outsider.

At the gate of the government office in Yizhou City.

Yun Zhizhi didn't expect to come to the government office for the second time in just ten days. It didn't seem like an honorable thing.

He Yang rubbed his hands, eager to give it a try, and said, "Boss, let's go in and meet those thieves."

"Ah."

A cup of tea passed quickly, and Yun Zhizhi and He Yang finally saw the thief who stole the lotus roots.

To their surprise, there were six of them, clearly a gang.

The prefect looked at the thieves in front of him and said to Yun Zhizhi, "These six people usually do nothing and are idle. They have done a lot of petty thefts and robberies in the past."

"I have confiscated all the eight taels and four hundred coins of silver they earned from selling lotus roots. I will give this silver to you later as compensation."

When Yun Zhizhi heard this number, she couldn't help but widen her eyes and was stunned for a moment.

It seems that they sold the lotus roots at a high price.

The prefect continued, "As for how to punish them, you may offer your suggestions. If they are reasonable, I will act accordingly."

贺杨听后，眼神闪烁不定，咬牙切齿地说道：“大人，我能不能直接揍他们一顿？不行的话，揍他们两顿也行啊！”

At this time, six thieves led by Lin Xiaogen were kneeling in the lobby of the yamen, trembling in fear, their bodies shaking constantly.

When they heard that they might be beaten up, and that it would be done by a fat man, their fear intensified and they trembled even more violently.

"Don't bother with that, Master He. I'll send someone to take them out and give them five lashes each."

Yun Zhizhi thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I have an idea. Why not arrange for them to help the farmers reclaim wasteland and plant lotus roots? Let them work for three months on a voluntary basis, which can be considered as a way to help them recover and improve themselves."

The prefect smiled and said, "Miss Yun, your idea is very good. I approve it."

When Lin Xiaogen heard this, he almost fainted.

Three months of compulsory labor, that's a full ninety days! How could he bear such punishment?

Thinking of this, he cried out hurriedly, "Sir, I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again. I beg you to retract this decision. I am willing to take five more lashes."

If you do voluntary labor for three months, you will be exhausted.

This girl is so cruel that she actually came up with such a vicious trick!

He was wrong.

I shouldn't have stolen lotus roots. It would have been better to steal chickens and dogs than to be so unlucky as to accidentally provoke her.

The other five people also cried and begged for mercy.

At this time, there was a sound of wolves crying and howling in the hall of the yamen.

They cried and wailed, their voices echoing throughout the yamen.

The people who came to the yamen to watch the trial whispered to each other: "These people really deserve it. Who told them to steal things?"

Another person echoed, "That's right, this kind of petty theft is the most despicable and should be severely punished!"

Someone else said: "This girl is really amazing. She came up with such an idea to punish them."

Everyone was talking about it and expressing indignation at the actions of these six people.

The six lotus root thieves continued to cry and howl, hoping to receive mercy and forgiveness.

They regretted it deeply. If they had known there would be such consequences, they should not have been greedy in the first place.

Now, not only has the money he earned been lost, but he has also suffered physical pain and will face long periods of hard labor in the future.

When Yun Zhizhi returned to the lotus fields in the western suburbs, Xu Junshen had already left.

At this time, the sun had already set and the sky was dyed orange-red.

The acrobatic and opera performances had long ended, the food tasting event also concluded successfully, and the villagers of Chenjia Village had just finished harvesting the lotus roots from the 100-acre field.

There were not many lotus roots left, and Yun Zhizhi planned to take the remaining small portion back to the capital.

They quickly paid everyone their wages.

The seven-day stall-setting mission has finally come to an end.

After returning to the inn, He Yang couldn't wait to know how much money he had made from setting up the stall.

At this moment, Yun Zhizhi is most concerned about:

How much score would the crappy system give her?

Can she get rewards above level 4?