A farmer has a shrewish wife; he's busy making money every day.

"Dice the tomatoes, cut the tofu into cubes, and beat three eggs."

Heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture and tofu, and fry until golden brown, being careful not to break the tofu.

Set aside. Sauté the tomatoes until softened and juicy, then add two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of vinegar, half a tablespoon of sugar, and half a bowl of cornstarch slurry.

"Now add the tofu, reduce the sauce, and remove from heat."

Soon, the second dish was ready, and Ye Qingxue brought it to the table.

Wen Yanyu looked over and saw another dish with a gold and red color scheme.

When you bite into it, you first experience the slightly chewy texture of the hard-boiled egg, followed by the soft and delicate tofu inside, and then the sweet and sour flavor of the tomato sauce, creating a rich and satisfying taste.

Wen Yanyu's eyes lit up again.

Fantastic! The combination of various seasonings is perfectly balanced; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was the work of a master!

Seeing the way their young master looked at them, the other chefs couldn't wait to start eating as well.

Then--

They were ecstatic again!

"The third dish is French fries with ketchup!"

Wen Yanyu was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this.

He could understand the first two dishes to some extent.

But what kind of combination is this fried potato with ketchup?

This doubt reached its peak when the golden fried potatoes and tomato sauce were served.

I originally thought that the combination of potatoes and tomatoes would require at least a few more seasonings to harmonize them, but it turns out that this dish is simply potatoes and tomatoes.

They simply couldn't imagine the taste.

Driven by curiosity, Wen Yanyu started eating.

The moment his chopsticks picked up the fried potato strips, the crispy crunch made his scalp tingle.

When dipped in red tomato sauce and put into his mouth, the delightful taste almost made him sigh out loud.

The combination of salty and savory with sweet and sour flavors is just so perfect!

The person who discovered this combination is a genius!

The chefs around them were captivated once again after tasting it!

They even felt a little embarrassed, because their limited vocabulary meant that when they ate delicious food, they could only revel in it, unable to express their praise in words.

Ye Qingxue glanced at their expressions, exchanged a look with Chen Shi, and smiled, "Young Master Wen, this tomato sauce can actually be paired with many different ingredients. For example, you can crush beef with different seasonings, roll it into meatballs, boil them in water, and then dip them in tomato sauce. It's quite flavorful."

Wen Yanyu nodded, his excitement beyond words.

These amazing recipes can really take his restaurant to the next level!

He even made the decision directly: "Young Master Ye, there's no need to trouble yourself any further. We can buy your entire recipe book. Name your price."

Ye Qingxue was somewhat surprised, but it was also within expectations.

After all, the recipes she used were from her time, and the food recipes were already quite sophisticated.

It's hard for it not to taste good.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingxue lowered her head and pondered.

Selling recipes is different from selling tomatoes. A good recipe can bring in a continuous and long-term income for the store.

She was a little unsure about the price.

"Young Master Wen, how much do you think my recipe is worth?" Ye Qingxue asked directly.

She knew that Wen Yanyu was of excellent character and would never betray her.

Wen Yanyu was stunned; he hadn't expected Ye Qingxue to trust him so much.

He couldn't let her suffer a loss!

After a moment's hesitation, Wen Yanyu tentatively suggested a price: "How about thirty taels for a recipe?"

Ye Qingxue: !!

Thirty taels per serving!

She brought a whopping thirteen recipes this time!

That's three hundred and ninety taels!

What's more, this money came so easily, it was practically free money!

Then look at Wen Yanyu, he's not just a gentle and refined man, he's a living god of wealth!

Ye Qingxue clenched her fists tightly, trying not to let her excitement show.

Wen Yanyu has been in the restaurant business for many years, and the recipes he has his eye on are sure to be available in the market.

Ye Qingxue was no longer satisfied with simply buying out the shares.

She pondered for a moment, then shook her head.

Wen Yanyu was anxious, thinking that Ye Qingxue was dissatisfied with the price.

“Young Master Ye, you may raise the price if you wish, but the maximum you can offer is fifty taels per recipe.”

"Cough cough—!" Ye Qingxue almost couldn't hold back.

This Wen Yanyu is truly a pampered young master raised in a greenhouse! He was so unguarded that he revealed the highest price he could offer.

It has to be said, Ye Qingxue was really tempted!

However, for the sake of long-term interests, Ye Qingxue held back.

“Young Master Wen, that’s not what I meant. My idea is not to sell you the recipe, but to cooperate with you in the long term.”

Wen Yanyu became interested: "Oh? How do we cooperate?"

Ye Qingxue slowly explained, "I won't sell you the recipe, but I'll provide it to you. For every dish you make according to this recipe that you sell, you'll give me a corresponding bonus. What do you think, Young Master Wen?"

Wen Yanyu opened his eyes slightly wider.

This was the first time he had ever heard of such a collaboration.

How are bonuses calculated?

"Just give me 20% of the dish price. For example, if a dish of fried golden eggs in tomato sauce costs 30 coins, then give me 6 coins as a bonus for each one sold."

Ye Qingxue: "Your shop must keep daily sales records for its dishes, right?"

Wen Yanyu nodded: "Yes, we will adjust the menu according to sales."

He carefully considered Ye Qingxue's plan.

Her proposal can be described as a win-win situation.

Wen Yanyu doesn't have to worry about the high prices she pays for recipes not selling, and if the recipes are really good, they can bring her a long-term and continuous income.

Moreover, she would provide Shi Ding Lou with a constant stream of recipes. He had heard that her noodle shop had new dishes every day, and he fully believed that she had the ability to continuously provide different recipes.

This young master Ye is truly a remarkable person!

This plan is absolutely brilliant.

Wen Yanyu made up his mind without hesitation: "Then let's do as Young Master Ye says. I'll have someone prepare a contract in a bit, and we'll use the contract as proof to reach this cooperation."

Ye Qingxue smiled brightly and generously, extending her hand to Wen Yanyu: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you!"

Wen Yanyu was stunned. For some reason, seeing Ye Qingxue's smile made his heart race.

Realizing he had been impolite, Wen Yanyu quickly reached out and shook Ye Qingxue's hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

This young master Ye's hands are so small and soft.

But before she could savor the moment for more than a few seconds, Ye Qingxue quickly withdrew her hand.

Wen Yanyu clenched his empty hand and smiled at Ye Qingxue, "Then I'll go and ask someone to draw up a contract."

After saying that, he walked out the door.

Wen Yanyu was very efficient; the contract was delivered in no time.

After signing the contract, Wen Yanyu wanted Ye Qingxue to stay for dinner, but Ye Qingxue was too concerned about the noodle shop business and declined.

"See you another day then."

"Okay." Ye Qingxue got on the donkey cart and left.

Wen Yanyu stood at the entrance of Shidinglou, his gaze still following Ye Qingxue's back.

"Young Master, do you really think this Young Master Ye is from that remote village? His demeanor is comparable to that of people from the capital." Manager Tong exclaimed, standing next to Wen Yanyu.

Wen Yanyu nodded in agreement: "Yes, I really want to associate more with this Young Master Ye. That way, my father probably won't keep saying that I'm a good-for-nothing, right?"

Manager Tong's expression changed: "Oh, young master, the master is just being strict with you because he loves you so much. Please don't take it to heart."

"Okay, okay, I understand." Wen Yanyu chuckled.