At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

The buyer and seller, both feeling they had gotten a great deal, began to compliment each other.

Lin Qing said, "Manager Qian is truly thoughtful and considerate. I admire him."

Shopkeeper Qian waved his hand with a smile.

"Well, it's just that I've been doing business for a long time and have suffered a lot of losses. I know very well that you are one step ahead of others, so your wallet is a little thinner. There's really nothing I can do about it."

Lin Qing stood up, stretched out both hands and handed over the key point of the day, the secret recipe of the sour jujube cake, and said sincerely, "Then I wish Shopkeeper Qian to be the best in everything and have a prosperous business."

It was obvious that Shopkeeper Qian liked her blessing very much. The wrinkles on his face seemed to be smoothed out instantly, and there was a bit more sincerity in his laughter. He stood up and took it with both hands. After opening it and reading it carefully, his expression suddenly became a little strange.

Seemingly in disbelief, he glanced over the steps again, and then read them carefully again word by word.

After pondering it over for several times, Shopkeeper Qian slowly closed the recipe and sighed deeply, unable to tell whether it was emotion or regret.

"Simplicity is the ultimate truth! If it weren't for your recipe, Madam, that woke me up, I'm afraid I would never have imagined that such a delicious sour jujube cake could be made so simply, with such few ingredients!"

After saying this, he suddenly remembered an event in the past that he had almost forgotten.

That was when he was about ten years old. The locust flowers were fragrant in May, and the petals fell in the wind, landing on the sugar-making shack with a sound as light as spring rain.

His grandfather held him up, even though he was not as tall as the iron pot, and taught him how to make syrup step by step.

"Doing simple things well is not simple! Do you know why Qian's preserved fruit shop stands out among so many preserved fruit shops in this town?"

Perhaps because his expression was very confused at that time, his grandfather freed his hand, touched his head, and smiled gently.

"Because we know when to stop! Just like making syrup, how can we make it enhance the flavor and color of the fruit without overpowering it? The key is to reduce the number of steps."

Grandfather said slowly, "You have to remember, the fewer steps you take, the more you can preserve the original flavor of the fruit."

These words lingered in his mind for a long time, and after decades, they finally slowly hit his heart.

It was not until this moment that he came to his senses.

Why did the preserves shop that had been passed down for three generations become so inferior in his hands?

Why did the lady's son point out his shortcomings bluntly on his first day, saying that his candied fruit was too sweet?

He really picked up sesame seeds and lost the watermelon. How could he forget that some fruits should keep their original flavor.

The more Shopkeeper Qian thought about it, the more he admired Lin Qing. He respectfully handed over five taels of silver and a copper coin worth one hundred and eighty coins.

Then he remembered something else and couldn't help looking embarrassed.

Lin Qing seemed to see through his thoughts and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Shopkeeper Qian, I can help watch over the first few times of making it until I make the sour jujube cake that satisfies you.

"Of course, you don't have to be too nervous. The steps are simple and it's not that difficult to make. Try it. This is the first time my second son made it."

Shopkeeper Qian had to be impressed once again by the cleverness of the woman in front of him, and even felt a little fortunate.

Fortunately, she is a girl, otherwise all the businesses in Anping Town would be rectified.

But what he didn't know was that this rectification had already begun.

She took the sour jujube cake handed to her by Gu Ermiao, and her eyes lit up after taking just one bite. Then she couldn't help but look at him.

This little kid looks like he's only a little over ten years old, yet he has such skills. I wonder when he can reach this level.

Even now, although he has taken over the candied fruit shop for more than 20 years, he still has no confidence that he can make the sour jujube cake so perfectly in one go.

"Thank you, Madam, for your understanding. It truly puts me to shame! Don't worry, I will be paid as a senior worker even if you come to guide me."

At the end, he added.

“Settlement is based on the day!”

Lin Qing was about to thank him when he suddenly saw a dark blue figure rushing in, with a rather bossy air, and angrily said:

"Old Qian, have the sour jujube cakes arrived? The old lady has seen everything. If you try to refuse me again, I won't let you go..."

Lin Qing thought to herself that his accent was obviously not from Anping Town, but rather resembled the Beijing accent of the era in which she lived.

When the visitor saw that there was a beautiful lady in the room with two children, he paused and instantly avoided looking at her, half covering his face, and said in shame and anger:

"Old Qian, you're way too bold! If your sister-in-law knew you were secretly meeting your lover here, with two grown children, she'd definitely skin you alive!"

Shopkeeper Qian didn't expect the visitor to say such inconsiderate words. He was so shocked that his eyes widened. Then he looked at Lin Qing who was also looking at him in confusion. He waved his fat hands helplessly and hurriedly apologized to her.

"Liu, Butler Liu! You were drunk in the Tang residence in broad daylight! How could you say such nonsense? It's definitely not what you think. This guy made the sour jujube cake..."

Seeing that Shopkeeper Qian was stuck, Lin Qing hurriedly reminded him in a low voice that his last name was Lin, and Shopkeeper Qian continued the conversation calmly.

"Mrs. Lin! How can I possibly cling to someone as extraordinary as her?"

He spoke in a strong and forceful manner in order to assure Lin Qing that he had absolutely no intention of angering his God of Wealth again!

Lin Qing was also very happy at the same time.

This person turned out to be the Tang Mansion’s housekeeper!

I am really lucky today, good luck comes one after another!

Butler Liu suddenly realized what was going on when he heard this.

He had previously heard from Shopkeeper Qian that the sour jujube cakes were purchased from an unknown peasant woman.

I thought the other party would be an elderly cook, or a knowledgeable and skilled beauty who is a disaster.

But he didn't expect this 'peasant woman' to be so beautiful, so...

normal.

Butler Liu looked at Lin Qing calmly and bowed to apologize.

"I'm truly sorry, Madam Lin. I've been blind and ignorant, and have spoken nonsense, defaming your reputation. I hope you won't take it to heart."

Lin Qing thought to himself, he is worthy of being the housekeeper of a wealthy family, he speaks so politely.

However, since I have met the steward of the Tang family, I might as well take the opportunity to test whether they can become a help in overthrowing the Jia family.

Lin Qing, having quickly sorted out her thoughts, smiled and said, "Butler, you're very kind! I'm truly honored that my work has been appreciated by the old lady. I also have to thank Shopkeeper Qian. Without his broad-mindedness, how would Butler Liu have known of someone like me?"

Seeing that she was so sensible, did not take credit for herself nor was she arrogant, and even did not forget to praise Manager Qian, Butler Liu immediately took a liking to her.

He often served his master and was accustomed to observing people's expressions. Seeing Lin Qing's hesitation, he knew she had something else to say. He slowed his tone and said, "Madam, please feel free to speak."

Lin Qing said seriously, "The sour jujube cake is sweet and sour, very appetizing, but it's a snack, not a full meal. The old lady is old, and her spleen and stomach are not as good as those of young people. If she overeats, it will probably be harmful to her health."

After hearing this, Butler Liu stood there in a daze.