“I understand, but it’s such a waste that these roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers) can’t be sold. They’re all made from wheat flour and pork.”

Xu Gong cheered himself up, but looking at all these roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers), he was worried because he couldn't possibly finish them all!

Wen said, "Send some to the village chief."

Xu Qing had no objection; the village chief had helped her family several times, and she hadn't properly thanked him yet.

"I'll reheat the meat patties and steamed buns; they taste better when they're hot."

While heating the steamed buns, Xu Qing had a sudden inspiration and put the buns in the pan to fry as well, instantly filling the air with a fragrant aroma.

After having Xu Gong deliver the heated roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), Xu Qing pulled Wen Shi aside and said, "Mother, let me go with you tomorrow. I've thought of a new idea."

Before Wen could refuse, Xu Qing continued, "I've been in confinement for so long, I know my own body."

Besides, you and your second brother have both encountered these problems for two consecutive days. Having one more person go will provide more ideas.

Tomorrow we'll not only need to rent tables and chairs, but also set up a stove. I'm thinking of using an iron pot instead of a steamer to heat the buns, and then using the oil from the meat patties to fry the buns.

This is more convenient, and the steamed buns taste better too. Then, make a pot of soy milk and give it away for free when you buy a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger). What do you think?

Wen's attention was drawn to Xu Qing's arrangement, and she hesitated before saying:

"Isn't it too extravagant to give away soy milk for free? Soy milk has added sugar, and sugar is so precious."

Xu Qing had no need to hide anything from the Wen family, so she said directly:

"Mom, the magic treasure Dad gave me includes soy milk powder. Two coins can buy 20 packets, enough to make soy milk for 200 people."

"There are such good things?" Wen was utterly shocked.

Xu Qing found it amusing; this was all thanks to the power of technology, which certainly seemed impressive to those who had never seen it before.

"How about I go with you guys tomorrow?"

Wen was still somewhat hesitant.

Xu Qing pulled out her trump card, pinching her thigh hard, and immediately her eyes welled up with tears: "Mother, are you reluctant to part with the oxcart fare? Is that why you don't want me to go?"

Wen got anxious: "Nonsense, why are you crying? All the money in the house is with you. Go, go, we'll go together tomorrow."

"You promised me you can't go back on your word."

"I feel like you're my mother, I'm afraid of you."

Xu Gong took large strides. After listening to his younger sister's words, he felt relieved and walked much more lightly.

They soon arrived at the village chief's house.

"Uncle Dehua, my mother asked me to deliver some things."

Just as Xu Dehua's family was about to eat, they called out, "Xu Gong, have you eaten yet? Come and have some with us."

Xu Gong lifted the bamboo basket and said with a smile, "I also wanted to give you some food, made by my little sister. I originally wanted to take it to town to exchange for some money, but I didn't have any experience and it didn't sell. Please don't be offended."

"That's a good thing. We're lucky to have anything to eat. Why would we complain?"

The village chief's wife, Zhao, glared at it, reached out and took it, but quickly returned it after seeing what was inside:

"There are also meat pies. Save these good things for Qing'er and the little one."

Xu Gong placed the bamboo basket on the table: "There are still 20 at home. These few were specially sent by my mother for you to try."

As he spoke, Xu Gong took out slices of steamed buns, meat patties, and vegetables, quickly stacked them together, brushed on some tomato sauce, and handed them to Sanwa, who was drooling beside him.

"Third child, have a taste."

The third child looked at his grandmother longingly, his little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, not daring to reach out and take it.

Seeing her grandson like this, Zhao said with a smile, "You can eat what your cousin gives you, but you can't eat what outsiders give you."

Upon hearing his grandmother's agreement, Sanwa snatched the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and began to eat it in large bites.

"Grandma, I want to eat too." The eldest and second grandsons said in unison as they watched their youngest grandson eating with relish.

Xu Gong assembled two more and handed them to the two little ones: "You have them, you have them, take them and eat them."

"Yay! Uncle is the best person in the whole village! I love Uncle the most!"

The two boys took the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and didn't forget to compliment Xu Gong.

Zhao pretended to be angry and scolded them, but her face was full of smiles: "Look at the way you two are arguing. Are you starving or thirsty at home?"

Xu Dehua tapped his pipe and said, "Just give it to the kids. Why should we adults eat this fancy stuff? Take the rest back."

“There’s no reason to take back what we’ve already taken. Village chief, why don’t you try it for us and see how it tastes? You can give us some feedback.”

The village chief laughed and scolded, "How can white flour steamed buns and meat-filled pancakes taste bad? The reason you can't sell them is probably because people are unwilling to buy them, not because of the taste."

"Uncle, you guys eat quickly, I have to go home for dinner too. Just fold it up like I just did and brush on some sauce, then it's ready to eat. I'm off!"

Xu Gong finished speaking and ran off in a flash, leaving the village chief shouting after him.

Sanwa had already finished a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and was clamoring for more. Zhao Shi treated this somewhat mentally challenged grandson with extra care.

He made another one for the third child, just like Xu Gong had done. The other two boys weren't so lucky.

Looking at his grandfather with a wronged expression, Xu Dehua said slowly, "Sanwa is the youngest, and he has mental problems. Shouldn't you take care of your younger brother?"

Upon hearing his name called, Sanwa looked at his grandfather with a blank expression, then at his two older brothers standing beside him with pouting lips.

He broke the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) in his hand into four pieces: "Brother eats, Grandpa eats."

The two children were about to take it when they remembered what their grandfather had said, so they withdrew their hands and said with a genuine smile, "Little brother, eat. Big brother is full."

Zhao wiped her eyes and said, "Our third child just developed his intelligence late. Who says he's stupid? He's quite smart, isn't he?"

When Xu Gong returned home, his family had roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) for lunch. They ate it for two days in a row, and even though it was delicious, they got a little tired of it.

Xu Gong secretly vowed to himself that he must sell it tomorrow!

In the afternoon, Xu Gong went to Butcher Qian's shop again and bought two catties of pork. When he learned that his younger sister wanted to go with them, Xu Gong disagreed.

“If we don’t let our little sister go, and we’re counting on you, we’ll probably be eating roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) again tomorrow.” Madam Wen looked at Xu Gong suspiciously: “Could it be that you’re deliberately trying to prevent them from selling so you can eat roujiamo?”

Xu Gong protested his innocence, saying, "I was only doing this for my little sister's sake. Since Mother has agreed, I have no objections."

After dinner, Xu Baobao ran to Xu Qing's room and cautiously asked, "Mom, can I go with you?"

She has only lived in two places in her life: Shijia Village and Xujia Village. She has heard that there are many things in the town that she has never seen before, and Xu Baobao is very eager to go.

Xu Qing had also thought of this and readily agreed: "We'll all go tomorrow, but we'll get up early. Baby, you'd better get up early too, or don't blame Mommy for not waking you up."

Xu Baobao quickly assured him, "I definitely won't stay in bed."

"I was just kidding you, hahaha."

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