Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

After eating this bowl of noodles with gravy, I felt refreshed all over.

But everyone was still thinking about what happened before. After eating the noodles with gravy, they rarely collapsed. Instead, they stared at Cheng Yuntao seriously.

Facing everyone's heated gazes, Cheng Yuntao burped with satisfaction and slowly expressed his thoughts.

"I understand what you're saying. Nanfang City isn't a peaceful place. We'll likely encounter some trouble or danger there, but while there are risks, there are also opportunities."

"Opportunity..." Shen Shulan muttered these two words silently. She still couldn't understand what kind of opportunities there could be in such a bad place.

"Yun Tao, stop beating around the bush and just speak directly. Why did you abandon the more stable Beifang City and choose to go to Nanfang City instead?"

After hearing the key words, Cheng Yuntao shook her finger disapprovingly: "I didn't say I was going to give up Beifang City completely. I just wanted to start with Nanfang City first."

"Beifang City is inhabited by ordinary people. Most people live a simple life and usually cook their own meals at home. Even if they occasionally eat at street vendors, they try to choose cheap and affordable food. Therefore, if you want to make money in Beifang City, you can only make small profits but sell a lot, and grow slowly and steadily."

"Making money that way is not only slow, but also extremely tiring, and there's no real benefit. Plus, the neighbors there are already familiar with each other, and their tastes have long been honed. For a newcomer like me, it's going to be even harder to start a business."

"Not to mention that delicious dishes require the right ingredients and seasonings, which are all costs. If I sell them cheaply, I'll lose money, but if I sell them expensively, no one will want to patronize my business. It's really a dilemma. Instead of this, I might as well change direction."

After listening to Cheng Yuntao's explanation, everyone looked at each other involuntarily, thinking that what she said made sense and that there were indeed such disadvantages.

"Yes, ordinary families, unless there's something urgent, will naturally cook their own meals. If they can eat out two or three times a month, they're already considered to have some extra money in their pockets."

"I took you to town to sell woven bamboo baskets. As soon as I got the money, I saw you all drooling over the wonton stall. So I took out some money and bought a bowl of steaming hot wontons."

"I still remember it clearly. There were twelve wontons in that bowl, and we each ate three. They slipped down our throats before we could even taste them. The stall owner was very frugal; no matter how many years old the wontons were, there was only a tiny amount of meat."

Zhou Xiufang squinted her eyes and recalled the scenes of the past. After so many years of hardship, no one knew better than her that every penny earned by ordinary people was hard-earned, and they would be extra careful when spending money.

Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli leaned in Zhou Xiufang's arms, one on each side, and seemed to be recalling their previous lives.

"Having discussed the North Market, let's move on to the South Market. The North Market has lower profits, but it's more stable. But where are the opportunities in the South Market?"

There was more interest in Shen Shulan's eyes, and he was curious about the answer that Cheng Yuntao would bring.

Cheng Yuntao stood up and picked up the empty bowl on the table. He spoke while walking, and his voice spread slowly in the cave.

"South Market may appear a bit chaotic on the surface, but aside from the people who live here and make a living, there are still many people from other markets who come here every day for entertainment, and they naturally have money in their pockets. Not to mention other things, the gambling houses and brothels alone are absolute dens of money."

"People who can afford to have fun naturally won't skimp on food. I just need to make sure it looks good and tastes great. As for the price... it's okay if it's a little high. Maybe if they're in a good mood, they might give me a bigger tip."

"I plan to set up my stall at the entrance of Nanfang City. Firstly, this is where the customers coming in and out pass by, so the flow of people is the highest. Secondly, it's a distance away from those chaotic places, so I won't get into unnecessary trouble."

"Once I've established a reputation in Nanfang City and earned enough capital, I'll buy a shop in a good location and settle down. However, these are just my temporary ideas. For a more concrete plan, I'll need to observe the situation on the ground before I can move forward."

After her analysis, everyone understood the reason, but there was still one most critical problem that had not been solved.

Seeing the worry between her grandmother's brows and Shen Shulan's hesitant look, Cheng Yuntao smiled freely and added.

"Of course I know that Nanfang City is a mixed bag and not suitable for long-term living. Not to mention that I have Xiaozhu and Xiaoli by my side. They need a safe and stable environment."

"After we get to the city, I'll use the money I have to rent a house in the North Market, where my family will live on weekdays. The remaining money will be used to purchase the various things needed to open a stall. Once everything is ready, I'll go to the South Market to set up my stall."

"To put it simply, everyone lives in Beifang City, and I went to Nanfang City alone to set up a stall."

Hearing that she had to bear the burden of livelihood alone, Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli became a little anxious. They ran forward and grabbed Cheng Yuntao's sleeves.

"No! We have to go with my sister too! We're going to help you!"

Cheng Yuntao put the cleaned dishes back in their original place, wiped the water stains on her hands, and touched her younger brother and sister's heads.

"Of course I'll ask you for help. I need your help in cleaning the food and boiling water for cooking."

"Don't complain about the hard work and throw a tantrum when the time comes."

Cheng Jingzhu and Cheng Yueli waved their hands repeatedly, indicating that they would not complain.

"As for safety, there's no need to worry too much. The security in Junhua City is pretty good. I'm just a food vendor, who could I possibly mess with?"

"I plan to set up the stall at dusk every day, just to earn a meal that night, and leave as soon as I'm done. I won't stay too long."

"Besides, we still have Sister Shen. Even if something happens, we won't be without anyone to rely on."

After Cheng Yuntao finished speaking, she winked at Shen Shulan playfully.

Shen Shulan shook her head helplessly. Seeing that Cheng Yuntao had made up her mind, she did not say anything to stop her. She knew that Cheng Yuntao would not do anything that she was not sure of.

"Yun Tao is right. There's no need to worry too much. Although Nanfang City is a bit more chaotic, it's still under the management of Junhua City, so there haven't been any major security issues."

"If you really encounter any trouble, you can come to the City Lord's Mansion to find me. After all, I am the fifth son of the Shen family, and I can also help you."

Zhou Xiufang also knew that she could not help much as she was old, and all she could do was not to cause trouble for the younger generation. Seeing that Cheng Yuntao had made up her mind, she did not say anything more.