I'm not worried about traveling through a farmer's house. I made my fortune by farming.

There aren't many dishes available at home right now. If she wants to eat hot pot, she can buy some dishes tomorrow so that it will be more enjoyable.

Seeing that Lin Yunchu agreed immediately, Lin Changan immediately grinned.

The Lin family had a casual meal in the evening and went to bed early. Qingxi Village was quieter than usual in winter. After nightfall, every household began to turn off the lights, and the whole village fell into silence.

Early the next morning.

It was still pitch black outside the window. Only the occasional crowing of roosters and the whistling of the cold wind could be heard. Father and Mother Lin got up early to prepare breakfast.

Today is the day when Yipintang officially launches its hotpot. Lin Yunchu said last night that he would go to town earlier than usual today so as not to delay Yipintang's important event.

Lin's father and mother were always thinking about this matter, so they woke up early. When Lin Changting and the others got up, breakfast was already prepared and placed in the house.

"Changting and Yunchu, have breakfast first. Your father will go to the backyard to feed the cattle and then harness the ox cart. This will save you some energy later."

Fearing that the two children would be cold, Lin's mother and Pan Xiuxiu rushed to make two warm hats for them these days to wear when they went to town.

By the time Lin's father harnessed the ox cart and drove it to the gate of the Lin family's courtyard, Lin Yunchu had already sorted out the hot pot base that needed to be sent to the town and put it into a backpack. Lin Changting and Lin Changshun picked up the backpack and put all the things on the ox cart.

"Okay, let's go quickly, don't delay anything."

Father Lin checked that everything was packed securely and then started urging them on.

"Please wear your cotton coat and hat. It's windy out here. Don't catch a cold."

The two of them rushed to the town. Mother Lin was still worried and kept nagging at them, fearing that they would catch a cold.

"We understand, mother. You all should go back. It's cold outside."

Lin Yunchu waved to all the Lin family members who were standing at the gate to see them off, tugged at Lin Changting's sleeve, and urged him to leave quickly, lest everyone refuse to go into the house.

Lin Changting waved to Lin's father and mother, raised his hand and waved the whip, then drove the ox cart towards the town.

Today's departure time was a little earlier than in the past. There was still thick fog floating in the distance. Lin Yunchu couldn't help but shrink his neck and push down the hat on his head.

Fortunately, I had the hat made by Lin's mother and Pan Xiuxiu, which made me much warmer than when I went to town two days ago.

We didn't meet anyone along the way, and when we arrived in the town, we were actually faster than usual. When the ox cart stopped in front of the gate of Yipin Pavilion.

Chuanzi, who had been waiting at the gate as instructed by Manager Zhou, saw the carriage parked in front of the restaurant and immediately rushed up and greeted the two of them with a smile.

"Brother Changting, Sister Lin, you are finally here. The boss was worried and asked me to wait for you at the door." Today is the day when hot pot is officially launched, and there is no time to waste.

Shopkeeper Zhou looked at the cold weather and saw that Lin Changting and the other man had come from such a far distance, so he was afraid that something might go wrong. Now that he saw the two of them arrive, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Hearing Chuanzi's words, Lin Yunchu just smiled and said nothing.

She could understand this. After all, this matter could not be delayed. It was normal for Manager Zhou to be anxious. Looking at the deserted streets, few people came out.

She and her elder brother came out in time today and won't cause any delay.

Lin Yunchu jumped off the ox cart and pointed at the two baskets on the cart. "These are the hot pot base. You and big brother can take them in first."

After Lin Changting delivered the things in the backpack and Chuanzi to the back kitchen, and came out to pull the ox cart aside and tie it up, Lin Yunchu entered the restaurant.

Upon hearing that Lin Yunchu and Lin Changting had arrived at Yipin Pavilion, Manager Zhou hurried out. When he saw Lin Yunchu, his brows immediately lit up with joy.

"You're here, Miss Lin! Come with me to the kitchen to see if there's anything missing so I can have the waiters prepare it quickly."

It was the first time for the people in the hot pot kitchen to see this place, and they were all very curious, even though everyone was watching when Lin Yunchu made it last time.

But after all, there is a first time for everything, and today is such an important day, they have to let Lin Yunchu take a look at them in person before they can feel at ease.

Lin Yunchu nodded, took off his hat and the thick cotton-padded jacket he was wearing to keep warm, and handed them to Lin Changting, asking him to go to the inner room to warm up by the fire first.

Then she followed Manager Zhou to the kitchen. Although it was still very cold, this was the most important matter, so she decided to take a look first to feel at ease.

Lin Yunchu took a look around the kitchen and saw that all the dishes were prepared according to what she had said that day, and the pots, racks and charcoal were all ready.

Lin Yunchu nodded in satisfaction, and then explained in detail the important matters about hot pot to Manager Zhou and the chefs.

"Uncle Zhou, please explain this to the waiters in the restaurant later. Just make sure they don't introduce the wrong person when the guests arrive."

Shopkeeper Zhou nodded as he listened, glancing at Lin Yunchu's fingers which were now red from the cold.

"Okay, I got it. Miss Lin, go inside and warm up first. The boss will be here soon."

Manager Zhou waved to Lin Yunchu and asked her to go to the inner room to warm herself by the fire. She had traveled all morning and now had to help with the restaurant's affairs.

Now the work in the kitchen is almost done, and we can't let her stay in the cold like this any longer. Although it's not as cold in the restaurant as outside, we still have to warm ourselves by a fire to get rid of the cold.

After Lin Yunchu left the kitchen, Manager Zhou called a waiter over and asked him to bring some cakes and hot tea to the two people in the inner room.

Then he called all the other shop assistants over and carefully repeated what Lin Yunchu had just said.

When they were almost done with their work, Xue Jingran also arrived at Yipin Pavilion.

Hotpot is officially launched today. As a product of Yipintang, Xue Jingran naturally has to be present to take charge.

As the sky gradually brightened, more and more people came into the streets. Several carriages that looked quite ornately decorated gradually stopped in front of the restaurant's entrance, which had been a bit deserted.

They are all decorated with thick fabrics, and it looks very warm inside.

Seeing a customer coming, Manager Zhou's face lit up with joy and he quickly waved to the waiter inside. The waiter from Yipintang quickly stepped forward, smiled and invited the customer into the restaurant.

Soon, many customers eating hot pot sat in the lobby on the first floor.

In the cold weather, the rich aroma rising from the bottom of the pot, accompanied by the "gurgling" sound of boiling water, the rich and tempting aroma of hot pot filled the entire first-floor lobby of Yipin Pavilion.