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The one-armed beggar led Xu Zhenzhen into the pastry shop.

The waiter greeted them warmly, and the one-armed beggar thought that since he was already there, he should at least buy something for the children.

He hadn't properly thanked Xu Qing yet. Although Xu Qing didn't lack food, the sentiment was what mattered most.

So the one-armed beggar carefully selected some snacks, while Xu Zhenzhen quietly walked over to Ding Guihua's side.

"Waiter, which of your pastries do little girls like the most?"

Ding Guihua looked at the pastries in the cabinet and asked the waiter for advice, unsure of what to do.

She came in and browsed around. Although the pastries smelled sweet and tempting, they were just too expensive!

She had never eaten such delicacies before, and neither had her own son. Her mouth was practically watering uncontrollably.

But remembering her mother-in-law's words, she put her mind at ease. She could tell the difference between a full meal and a full stomach.

"Peach blossom pastries, lychee pastries, and this hawthorn cake are our best-selling items. Would you like some of each, madam?"

Upon hearing the customer's inquiry, the waiter enthusiastically provided an introduction.

Ding Guihua looked at the prices, estimated the amount of loose silver her mother-in-law had given her, and finally bought two of each item to make a box.

After paying with a pained expression, he took the snacks and left.

Xu Zhenzhen returned to the one-armed beggar's side, just as the one-armed beggar had also chosen his snacks.

After paying and leaving the pastry shop, she couldn't wait to say:

"We must hurry back and tell Mother that the woman from the Shi family was indeed up to no good. I heard her say she was buying snacks that little girls like. What little girl does the Shi family have?"

Upon hearing this, the one-armed beggar couldn't stand still any longer. Without even buying any food, he grabbed Xu Zhenzhen and hurried to take an oxcart to the Xu family's house.

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When Xu Gong arrived home, Xu Qing was still asleep. He hesitated for a long time in front of Xu Qing's door, but finally decided to wait until his younger sister woke up.

Nothing is more important than my little sister's health.

After a while, the one-armed beggar and Xu Zhenzhen returned in a hurry and ran into Xu Qing's house as soon as they got back.

Xu Gong quickly stopped them: "Little sister is still sleeping. We can talk about it after she wakes up."

Xu Zhenzhen recounted her encounter with Ding Guihua at the pastry shop and her speculations to Xu Gong, then said urgently, "Mother should know about this!"

After listening, Xu Gong frowned and hesitated before saying, "What if she bought it for her niece? We can't wrong someone for no reason."

Ding Guihua does indeed have a niece on her maternal side, who just turned 15 this year.

Xu Zhenzhen asked with some skepticism, "Would she really be willing to buy such expensive pastries for her niece from her maternal family?"

"Second Brother, Zhenzhen? What are you talking about?" Xu Qing's sleepy voice came from inside the house.

Xu Zhenzhen immediately lifted the curtain and ran inside. Xu Gong and the one-armed beggar followed her in.

"Mother, this morning I ran into that woman from the Shi family who caused trouble at our house last time at the pastry shop. She even bought some very expensive pastries, saying they were for the little girl."

I suspect she has some ulterior motive towards our family again, and I was just about to tell you, but my uncle said she might have bought it for her niece on her own side.

Xu Qing patted Xu Zhenzhen's head and said with a smile, "Thank you for telling your mother, Zhenzhen. Your mother will be careful, but don't worry, if they dare to come, I'll have Grandpa take them away."

The hand on her head felt warm, and Xu Zhenzhen was very happy; her mother believed in her.

"Mom, you continue to rest. I'll go cut grass to feed Wangcai and Dahuang."

Dahuang is the name they gave to their family's large yellow ox.

"Thank you for your hard work, Zhenzhen."

Xu Zhenzhen and the one-armed beggar went outside again.

Xu Gong stood still and asked, "Little sister, are you still sleeping?"

Xu Qing shook her head. She had already slept for four or five hours and wasn't very sleepy anymore.

Xu Gong then handed the slips of paper he had received that morning to Xu Qing: "These are the quantities of milk tea ordered yesterday by those shopkeepers and Shopkeeper Chen. Please take a look, little sister."

Xu Qing took the slips of paper and looked at them one by one, silently calculating how many orders she had reserved.

There are 1000 copies in total.

She thought the number of jelly orders would exceed the total, but only 1000 were actually ordered.

Xu Gong continued, "They want some delivered to them this morning. Is that in time?"

“We’re in time. Second brother, you make grass jelly with the grass jelly right away. I’ll brew the milk tea. Let’s divide the work.”

Xu Gong nodded in agreement and immediately went to the kitchen to start making grass jelly.

Ever since Xu Qing mentioned that jelly grass could be used to make jelly, Wen Shi still harvested a lot of it and kept it at home, even though she wasn't sure if it would sell.

Making milk tea is very simple. In order to reduce costs, Xu Qing first brewed tea, then mixed the tea with milk and added enough sugar.

I still buy the ingredients ready-made from the store; there's no time to make them fresh.

After everything was done, Xu Qing and Xu Gong drove the oxcart back to town.

Since Xu Gong did not give a definite answer, the shopkeepers did not send anyone to collect it, and they had to deliver it to each shop one by one.

This suited Xu Qing perfectly; she wanted to ask why everyone was ordering so few.

After delivering the milk tea, Xu Qing concluded that although the milk tea was selling very well, there were too many restaurants in town that had made reservations, and they were afraid they wouldn't be able to sell it all.

Although Manager Chen's restaurant has many branches, he still needs to send a small amount to test the waters first, since this milk tea is much more expensive than jelly.

Upon closer reflection, it's true. There are only so many people in the town, and even fewer families are willing to spend money on snacks.

Xu Qing muttered to himself, "Looks like I need to expand the market. I should find some time to go to other towns and promote it."

After delivering the goods, Xu Qing and Xu Gong went home. As they walked to the village entrance, they unexpectedly encountered the county magistrate's carriage.

"Mrs. Xu."

The advisor got off the carriage, accompanied by two craftsmen.

"These two are the carpenter and bricklayer that the magistrate introduced to you. As soon as the business at the prefecture was finished, the magistrate immediately had me send them over."

The magistrate also asked me to tell you that the reward money promised to you will be sent after the case is closed tomorrow.

"The magistrate originally intended to personally escort the messenger here today and also visit the young master, but there are simply too many matters to attend to at the yamen, and he is unable to leave. I hope you will understand."

Xu Qing said gratefully, "How could I dare trouble you to come in person? Please thank the magistrate for me. It's just the right time to set up the wooden frame."

The clerk turned to the two craftsmen behind him and said, "Go with Madam Xu and get to work."

The two nodded obediently and walked towards Xu Qing.

"Madam Xu, I have delivered the person, but there is still one matter I would like to discuss. May I speak with you in private?" the clerk said politely.

Xu Qing had no reason to refuse. Xu Gong led the craftsmen to the construction site in an oxcart, and the clerk invited Xu Qing to get into the carriage, which headed towards the Xu family home.

As the two cars drove away, the women who were relaxing under the yellow fruit tree at the village entrance erupted in chatter.

"Did I hear that right? Xu Qing's family is building a house, and the county magistrate is sending craftsmen to her!"

"Am I seeing things? The clerk in the yamen is being so polite to Xu Qing, even wanting to discuss things with her..."

"My goodness! They even mentioned some reward money. Has Xu Qing gotten close to the county magistrate?"

"The Shi family is going to be kicking themselves now."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately fell silent.

Yes, Xu Qing was divorced and sent back to her parents' home, bringing her two daughters with her. Now is a time when she is single and needs warmth.

The Xu family is now doing business, building houses, and has even established a relationship with the county magistrate. Whoever marries her will become rich!

And her two older brothers—if any girl marries into their family, she'll be living a life of luxury.

Everyone immediately became restless and said they had things to do at home, so they quickly went home to make arrangements.