The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

Shen Yu'an gave him a sweet look. "Did your mother send you on a long trip?"

As far as he knew, Wei Siyu had been forced by his mother to go on dates with quite a few girls during this period.

When this matter was brought up, Wei Siyu was speechless. He didn't know who his mother had heard it from, but she insisted that he was destined to have many romantic encounters this year and would not have any romantic luck for many years to come.

It was clearly just a bunch of charlatans spouting nonsense, making up whatever came to mind, but the damn thing actually believed it.

Not only did she believe it, but she was also extremely anxious. She insisted on arranging a marriage for him before the end of the year.

With only three months left until Chinese New Year, his mother has been pressuring him to go on blind dates every day.

Having learned his lesson, his mother no longer trusted him and personally pressured him every time he went on a blind date.

During this period, he met all sorts of beautiful women.

Either he looks down on others, or others look down on him.

"Oh, don't even mention it. If it weren't for Shen Cao's letter, I wouldn't be able to leave the house today."

“My mother has been acting like a madwoman lately. She’s been looking at every single eligible girl in the capital who seems suitable.”

"You know what? She was even planning to go to the surrounding counties to look for her."

“If I continue to stay in that house, I’m afraid I’ll go crazy.”

"My mom definitely won't let me go, so I'll just sneak away."

"Just let me know when you're ready, and I'll bring the money. But as before, I'll need your help with the carriage and such."

Shen Yu'an knew this guy would never be reliable.

Wanyue felt a little disappointed when she heard that her cousin was leaving the capital again and that she couldn't go with him.

I wish she weren't a princess, so she could go wherever she wanted, just like her cousin.

She looked at Wei Siyu, who was also not allowed to leave, and fell into deep thought.

Time flies, and November has arrived.

As the weather gets colder, Shen's restaurant's delivery business gradually picks up.

Especially at the dock, many contractors come to Shen's Restaurant to make reservations, wanting Shen Cao and his team to provide door-to-door food delivery services.

Moreover, each order is for an entire ship.

As the weather gets colder, the seawater also cools down, making the seafood even plumper and more delicious.

However, because Grandma Zhang was fishing in shallow water, the fish swam to the deep sea after the water cooled down.

As a result, Grandma Zhang caught fewer and fewer fish.

"Grass Girl, it's getting colder lately, and there are fewer and fewer fish in the shallow waters."

"I don't think I'll be able to come every day from now on."

Shen Cao took the fish basket that Grandma Zhang handed her into the kitchen.

She carefully poured the fish out, and sure enough, although the fish were plumper than before, the number was indeed less than half.

She doesn't even need to sell these fish; her family can consume them all.

As usual, she washed the fish basket clean and filled it with two boxed lunches.

Grandma Zhang has been well for a long time now, and because winter is approaching, she took the time to repair her house.

Li Xiaoyu stayed home and watched the craftsmen work; she did not come with Grandma Zhang.

Shen Cao went to the seafood market this morning. It's the season for all kinds of shrimp to be on the market.

Live black tiger prawns cost only seven coins per pound, while dead ones cost only four coins, and they are all caught fresh that day.

White shrimp are cheaper.

She thought about how she had wanted to make seafood balls before, but if she wanted to sell them, it would take a lot of effort.

Shen's Restaurant is no longer the same as when it first opened, which only sold simple food.

Today, Shen's Restaurant still sells various stir-fries and specialty dishes, making it a combination of a restaurant and a hotel.

The price is that of a restaurant, but the quality is better than some other establishments.

Therefore, she also put various kinds of wine on her shelves. Many dockworkers, after a hard day's work, liked to come to her place to order a few side dishes and drink a pot of the cheapest liquor.

The taste was absolutely wonderful.

These days, Shen Cao is so busy that her feet are practically always on the ground.

Every day, as soon as I open my eyes, I go to buy groceries, prepare them, and cook them.

She wished there were twenty-four hours in a day.

If Li Xiaoyu weren't so busy with her family, she really wanted Li Xiaoyu to come to Shen's Restaurant every day.

"Grandma Zhang, how's the repair of your house going?"

"It should be almost finished today, Xiaoyu. I've been wanting to come here to learn your craft every day."

Shen Cao was a little embarrassed to speak up, "Grandma Zhang, it's like this, it's getting cold today, and you can't catch many fish, so I'm short-handed here."

“I was thinking, since Xiaoyu is coming to my place, I don’t feel comfortable leaving you alone at home. Why don’t you come over and help me out? It’s not anything heavy.”

"Mainly, it's getting cold, so many contractors at the dock have ordered meals from me."

“My father, my younger brother and sister go out to deliver food every day, and my mother and I are too busy to work in the shop.”

"And I want to make some other dishes in a few days, but I'm really too busy."

Looking at the somewhat tired Shen Cao, Granny Zhang remarked that Cao'er seemed rather listless this time.

It turns out he was just tired.

Although this shop is profitable, it is indeed tiring.

“I’m getting old now, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to do it well and will delay your work.”

Upon hearing this, Granny Zhang was somewhat moved and immediately took Granny Zhang's hand happily.

"Grandma Zhang, you can definitely do it well. You're quick and efficient, there won't be any problems."

Grandma Zhang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Then Xiaoyu and I will come together tomorrow to try it out."

Shen Cao was very happy to hear what Granny Zhang said.

"You'll definitely be fine. I'll pay you the market rate when the time comes."

Grandma Zhang quickly waved her hand, "What money? Xiaoyu didn't pay you any money when she learned her skills from you, so how could I ask you for money?"

Shen Cao smiled and didn't argue with Granny Zhang anymore.

She can just give the money secretly from now on. If she really explains it so clearly, Grandma Zhang probably won't want to come anymore.

Finally, they found some help. Shen Cao has been so busy these past few days that she doesn't even want to work anymore.

She needed to get herself out of the kitchen as soon as possible.

She spends all her time either preparing or cooking, and she feels like she's covered in oil by the end of the day.

Moreover, she'll soon be busy with things at the docks, and she definitely won't be able to take care of the kitchen at her own shop.

Sigh, although running a restaurant can be profitable, it's definitely tiring.

After seeing Grandma Zhang off, she went to the kitchen to help pack lunchboxes.

As soon as she entered the kitchen, Shen Wan put down what she was doing, washed her hands, and walked over to her.

"Sister, you've worked so hard these past few days. We'll take care of things here, so you can rest."

"Perfect timing, let me give you a massage."

The rest of the Shen family nodded in agreement with Shen Wan's words, indicating that they would not let her do it and that she should go and rest.

Shen Cao was indeed tired, but she didn't refuse and enjoyed the care from her sister and family.

To be honest, Shen Wan's massage skills are really good; she was so comfortable that she almost fell asleep.

"Sister, why don't we go to your room for a massage? That way you can lie down and rest."

Shen Cao thought that the wonton filling for the evening's sale was already prepared, and the wonton wrappers were also ready. Her mother and father both knew how to make them.

She nodded, agreeing to her sister's suggestion.

Seeing Shen Cao's exhausted appearance, Shen's mother felt extremely distressed.