I made my fortune by livestreaming in ancient times.

In the kitchen of Chen's Restaurant, a group of people were marveling at the freshly baked mooncakes.

"It smells so good! I've never seen such a moist crust before, it's like agate. Is this what mooncakes are like?"

"The pastry even has patterns on it! My master used to be a royal chef; this kind of skill is probably only found in the palace."

"And these are baked until they're round and puffy, a bit like our pies. What were they putting inside... mixed nuts? Ma'am, may I try one?"

The proprietress pushed people back one by one, saying, "Go away, don't stand so close. Miss Shen hasn't spoken yet."

The men wiped the drool from their mouths, but their eyes remained glued to the table full of dazzling mooncakes.

Zhu Luo smiled and introduced, "Everyone worked hard. I didn't expect the first attempt to be so successful! I found that here we eat pies for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which contain mutton, pork and other meats. Where I'm from, we eat mooncakes like these during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"There are several kinds of mooncakes, and I've already taught you how to make them. The methods are similar, but the fillings are quite different. Without further ado, let's share them and give each other our feedback!"

"Okay!"

The guys couldn't wait any longer and quickly divided the food and started eating.

"The crust is surprisingly soft, and the red bean paste filling inside is so sweet, it's melting my tongue."

"And there's egg yolk in here, such a smooth and creamy texture, so delicious!"

"Is this the Suzhou-style mooncake? It looks unremarkable, but when you bite into it, you find several layers. It's so flaky it crumbles, and the meat inside is firm, fresh, fragrant, and not greasy. It's also very juicy. I could eat ten of them in a row and still not be enough."

Some people fell into the trap: "Pah, this is a five-nut mooncake? What a strange taste."

"Really? Let me try it. Hmm... I think it's pretty good. Don't make such a fuss."

Zhu Luo smiled and said, "That's part of the charm of mooncakes. The fillings can be varied, so you can choose whatever you like."

Banxia brought over a porcelain plate: "And these crystal mooncakes, Miss, is this the right thing to do?"

On the white porcelain plate, the colorful, flower-shaped mooncakes immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Crystal mooncakes? Are they even edible? They must be so expensive!"

Zhu Luo nodded: "Banxia is really skillful. This is a pastry made of glutinous rice flour, also called snow skin. It doesn't need to be baked. The color is made by mixing the juice of vegetables and fruits. It is stuffed with fillings and pressed into various shapes with special molds. It has a soft and chewy texture. Children will definitely like it."

"I like it too! Is this called taro paste? How is it made? If it were sold, it would make so much money, ma'am!"

Being a chef, his first reaction after tasting it was to replicate it and sell it.

Zhu Luo snapped his fingers: "Brother, you've hit the nail on the head and everyone agrees. This means that the mooncake business is viable. Chenjia Town connects the north and south, and is well-connected with merchants from all directions. There's no problem with the flow of customers. We need to make mooncakes better and stronger, and achieve large-scale operation so that both northern and southern travelers will like them."

"That's a great idea. We can not only eat it ourselves, but also take it home for our family, relatives and friends."

Zhu Luo gave a thumbs up: "If we make mooncakes a signature souvenir of Chenjia Town, everyone will have no trouble making money, and it can also boost other businesses in the town."

The cooks got excited.

The proprietress said, "It's good, but to be honest, Miss Shen, we've never seen many of these ingredients before. Where are we supposed to get them?"

“That’s easy to arrange. I can supply goods here on a fixed schedule.”

The proprietress smiled and said, "We've been waiting for Miss Shen to ask. We can't just take this material for free. After deducting the cost, we'll split the profits 50/50 with you. Once the business is up and running, we'll let you be the boss."

"The boss doesn't need to worry about it for now. We'll see how sales go. For now, we'll stick to the 50/50 split that the boss lady mentioned. But we have to be very careful about hygiene and safety when making these mooncakes. As you just saw, the water we're using is filtered by the water purifier I brought. If the water is good, the mooncakes won't taste bitter. We also need to strictly control the hygiene of all the ingredients and the hygiene of everyone's work environment. When it comes to something that goes into your mouth, hygiene is the most important thing, right?"

“Miss Shen is right, we will listen to you. But it’s fine when the weather is cool, but how should we store it when it’s hot?”

Zhu Luo said, "We can use ice; there must be an icehouse in town."

"That would cost a lot of money!"

The proprietress said, "Those who run big businesses can't make do. At worst, we'll store the ice ourselves after winter. We'll do as Miss Shen says."

Zhu Luo put his arm around the proprietress's shoulder and laughed, "We're like-minded! We'll make more of these varieties later. Tonight, I'm going to set up a stage in the town square to promote our mooncakes to everyone."

Everyone applauded and cheered.

"Miss Shen must have other things to do," the proprietress reminded her.

"Yes, I promised everyone I'd put on a lively Mid-Autumn Festival, so I'd better do my best. Let's all work hard and put on a fireworks show for everyone tonight."

There was another burst of cheers.

"With the bandits wiped out, Chenjia Town can finally have a proper celebration."

"Indeed, such a joyous occasion, no wonder the county magistrate is staying here. I heard he'll be presiding over the moon-worshiping ceremony tonight."

The expressions on everyone's faces were somewhat subtle.

After leaving Chen's Restaurant, Banxia chased after her and asked, "Miss, are you just going to teach them your skills for nothing? That's such a waste. The proprietress even said she wanted you to be the boss."

Zhu Luo laughed and said, "They're just being polite. The operation and labor are all done by her. She hasn't made any money yet, so she's not sure what to expect. Once the sales channels are established and tourists think of delicious mooncakes when they mention Chenjia Town, the investment will be a sure thing. Your young lady is very shrewd; otherwise, where would she get the financial resources?"

Banxia proudly raised her head: "Miss is really amazing. After returning to the manor, you won't have to put up with those people's attitudes anymore."

Zhu Luo agreed: "Having money is a source of confidence."

Lin Datou, who sells mutton, reminded her that attracting customers is key.

She has to earn that money herself.

The mooncake industry in Chenjia Town has become a success, boosting the local economy and serving as a sales base for her products.

The Bureau of Time Travel is not easily fooled; she holds them to modern business standards.

Chenjia Town generates revenue, and she also gets rich; this is called a win-win situation.

"It's a pity that the Prince couldn't attend the Moon Worship Ceremony, which made the County Magistrate look good," Banxia said with regret.

Zhu Luo advised, "Justice resides in the hearts of the people. Everyone knows that the credit for suppressing the bandits belongs to the prince. It's alright to let him get some recognition."

Despite the memorial to her heart, she still didn't go to find Xiao Mingyan.

He probably isn't someone who values ​​fame and fortune.

Suddenly, the mirror in my pocket began to tremble again, even more violently than before.

Her head was throbbing with pain, as if someone was flashing in front of her.

"Miss, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Banxia was terrified and quickly helped her sit down in the roadside pavilion.

Zhu Luo calmed down a bit and waved his hand, saying, "Don't make a sound in the middle of the city."

The ancient-style man wearing a golden crown appeared again.