Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

Someone even called the shopkeeper over and asked, "Where did you get your food today? How come it's so much crisper and more refreshing than my own?"

"Yeah, there are only a few places selling vegetables in Huizhou City during the winter, and we buy from them all the time. Why aren't they as good as yours?"

"Could it be that those vegetable vendors have reserved the best for your restaurant?"

Those who come to Zuixianlou are either rich or noble, and they always have fresh vegetables at home, but the dishes here today are particularly outstanding.

It tastes sweet and fresh, with an indescribable freshness.

Even the simplest stir-fried vegetables can make people feel relaxed and comfortable all over.

These nobles spent money without blinking an eye, but they were particular about quality, so they came to the shopkeeper to inquire.

The shopkeeper himself was also puzzled.

The purchasing channel has not changed. I even brought back a truckload of goods two days ago. How come it suddenly received so many positive reviews?

The shopkeeper thought quickly and recalled the waiter's description, and suddenly he understood.

With a smile on his face, he comforted the distinguished guests, promising to find out the source of today's dishes immediately and send the detailed address to their homes.

He turned and walked out of the private room, pulling the waiter to his side.

"Hey, you clever little fellow! Tell me, where did you get these vegetables today?"

The waiter's face paled upon hearing this, fearing that there was something wrong with Sun Wan's dish. He frantically waved his hands around, trying to come up with an excuse to get away with it, but the shopkeeper slammed him back to reality: "Stop talking so smoothly!"

"This is your last chance. If you try to play tricks on me again, you'll be kicked out of this Zuixianlou!"

The waiter was so frightened that he had no choice but to confess everything.

The shopkeeper glanced at him and said, "Ten taels of silver will be deducted from your wages."

The waiter made a bitter face and nodded helplessly.

"Also, if you come back later, I'll give that lady all the food she has!"

The waiter suddenly looked up, with an expression of disbelief: "Boss, there's nothing wrong with that lady's food!"

The shopkeeper snorted, "If there was something wrong, would you still be standing here arguing with me?"

"Hurry up and get to work! Oh, by the way, I need to recheck the bill you gave me earlier."

"You'd better hope there's nothing fishy going on, otherwise..."

After saying that, the shopkeeper walked away, leaving the waiter standing there with tears in his eyes.

On the way back to the kitchen, the waiter sobbed and greeted the shopkeeper's entire family in his heart.

But now that things have come to this, Xiao Er had no choice but to bite the bullet and go find Sun Wan.

Fortunately, Sun Wan hadn't closed her stall yet. The waiter rushed to the bridge and saw Sun Wan busy at work from a distance.

He stepped forward quickly: "Auntie!"

Sun Wan looked up when she heard the voice and recognized the waiter at a glance.

As if she had guessed something, Sun Wan pulled the waiter and turned into the alley next to her. "Brother, why are you looking for me now?"

"Auntie, what a great joy!"

"Our boss tasted your food and was full of praise. He just said he would buy all your goods!"

Sun Wan was surprised and delighted when she heard this: "Is it true?"

"How could it be fake! Auntie, the customers all say your dishes are amazing! When the shopkeeper heard this, he took me over and insisted I explain the source of the food."

When Sun Wan heard this, her heart tightened: "Oh, then you're exposed, right?"

The waiter nodded with a look of grievance: "That's right, they deducted ten taels from my wages!"

He looked at Sun Wan aggrievedly: "Auntie, I would have never told you even if I beat you to death, but when I think about you helping me, I really can't bear it."

"For you, I've risked everything."

Sun Wan listened and although she felt that the waiter's words were quite exaggerated, she still felt that he had helped her, so she thanked him sincerely: "Thank you so much. I'll give you some more food later!"

"Don't worry, it's free this time!"

After hearing this, the waiter finally felt a little relieved.

Anyway, I've already suffered the loss, so I'll try to get back as much as I can.

The waiter smiled and said, "Auntie, I know you have a kind heart."

"It's getting late, Auntie, please follow me. Our boss is waiting for you!"

After saying that, he hurriedly led Sun Wan to Zuixianlou.

When Sun Wan stepped into Zuixianlou again, her mood was completely different from last time.

Especially when passing by the private room they were in last time, Sun Wan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

She calmed herself down and continued walking with the waiter.

The boss had been waiting since early morning, and finally saw the waiter return. He quickly stood up and said warmly, "This is the vegetable seller... Hey? Something's wrong?"

"Aren't you the Mr. Ren from that day..."

The boss stared at Sun Wan's face with an expression as if he had seen a ghost.

Sun Wan couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, but she managed to keep her composure: "Thanks for remembering me."

The boss' eyes almost popped out as he looked at Sun Wan in disbelief. Then he suddenly turned around and glared at the waiter fiercely.

The waiter immediately looked back with a confused look on his face.

Seeing this young man, the boss complained in his heart.

Oh my God, how did he get into trouble with such an evil star!

The boss remembers it clearly. It was this aunt who sent Liu Zijing to the government office that day!

This caused the reputation of Zuixianlou to be damaged, and in the end they were forced to give each guest an extra pot of wine, which barely stabilized the situation.

I thought we would never meet again, but who would have thought we would meet again today!

He came to me on his own!

The boss suddenly felt exhausted, but facing Sun Wan in front of him, he couldn't say anything harsh to drive her away.

Are you kidding? It's obvious that he has already established contact with Master Ren. Even if he doesn't give face to the monk, he has to give face to the Buddha. After all, you have to look at the owner when beating the dog!

There was no way, the boss could only pray silently in his heart that the aunt didn’t have too many fruits and vegetables in her hands.

He could only bite the bullet and ask, "Auntie, do you have any extra vegetables or fruits?"

Sun Wan saw through her boss's thoughts and understood everything clearly.

In fact, if Zuixianlou was not one of the best restaurants in town, she would not want to have anything to do with it.

But this is all forced by life.

Then, Sun Wan seemed much calmer and more friendly: "Yes! As much as you want!"

"I just don't know what exactly you need?"

The boss sighed, turned around and handed the prepared menu to Sun Wan: "It's all written here."

Sun Wan took the menu and saw the large characters on it. A trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, and she handed the menu back: "I am ashamed that I cannot read."

"Please say it again."

The boss took another deep breath.

How could such an aunt who couldn't even read send the town's famous talent to the government?

For a moment, the boss didn't know who to sympathize with.

However, he still obediently repeated the contents of the menu. Sun Wan listened attentively and thought about it in her mind while listening.

After the boss finished speaking, Sun Wan felt relieved.

"Boss, I have most of the fruits and vegetables you need, except for three: okra, shepherd's purse, and leek."

"Luckily, these three species aren't difficult to find. I'll buy some seeds and plant them directly."

When this was said, the boss couldn't help but feel surprised: "Do you have other dishes?"