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

"Qingxue, that Boss Li was really infuriating today," Chen said angrily to Ye Qingxue on the way home.

Aunt Lu nodded repeatedly, saying, "He plagiarized our work first, then impersonated us, and he was so self-righteous. Luckily, Qingxue is capable and knows people to testify for her, otherwise that guy would have really succeeded."

Ye Qingxue sat in front, listening to their bickering, and smiled without saying a word.

In her eyes, this Mr. Li was just a pretty face with no substance.

He is careless and doesn't think things through. He just does whatever comes to mind when he thinks of impersonating someone, and he's extremely arrogant. He doesn't leave himself any way out, and he can't keep his thoughts to himself. He explodes at the slightest provocation.

Such a person is not worth Ye Qingxue's time and effort.

"Aunt Chen, let's not talk about this anymore. Tomorrow is the opening of our new shop. Do you know how to make the Zha Jiang Mian (noodles with soybean paste) that I told you about before?"

Ye Qingxue said to the back.

After hearing Ye Qingxue's question, Chen stopped thinking about the infuriating Boss Li. "Ah, I've written down the recipe. I tried it once and was able to make it, but the taste isn't quite perfect yet."

Ye Qingxue nodded: "Then let's go to your house first today, and you can make it for me to try. This is our first meat noodle dish, and also the first new product for the new store opening, so it has to be done well."

Ms. Chen nodded and gave a serious "hmm".

Seeing that Ye Qingxue was a little nervous, Aunt Lu comforted her, "Qingxue, we've prepared everything very well. I've also tried the Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), and no other restaurant can compare to its taste. Don't be too nervous."

Ye Qingxue smiled and nodded.

Back at Aunt Lu's house, Ye Qingxue took out two pieces of meat from her bundle and placed them on the cutting board.

One piece was bought from a butcher at the market, and the other was from the wild boar in her storage room.

Originally, she had no intention of slaughtering the pig. After all, a pig produces a lot of meat, which she couldn't use all at once and it would spoil easily. It would be safer to keep it, buy a sow to mate with it and have piglets later, and then sell the pig.

But just yesterday, she was surprised to discover that this storage room not only increases the animal's reproductive rate, but also has the function of permanent preservation.

That day, she left a bowl of sweet soup in the storage room and forgot to take it out. Three days later, the sweet soup was still steaming hot, as if it had just come out of the pot.

Ye Qingxue then set her sights on the wild boar in the storage room.

She also wanted to compare the meat in the storage room with the meat bought outside, so she asked Chen to make her another batch of fried noodles with soybean paste to try.

"Aunt Chen, please use these two pieces of meat to make two bowls of noodles with soybean paste, and I'll compare the taste."

"Okay."

Ms. Chen tied the apron around her neck and quickly got to work.

First, cut two pieces of pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat into small cubes. Then, mince the scallions, ginger, and garlic and set them aside.

Next, pour oil into the pan. When the oil starts to smoke slightly, gently slide the diced meat into the pan, making a sizzling sound.

Stir-fry the meat continuously with a spatula until it turns golden brown, releasing its aroma.

Then, add minced scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the sweet bean sauce and soybean paste that Ye Qingxue bought from the supermarket and simmer over low heat.

In another pot, using the same method, another batch of fried sauce is simmered.

Inside the sizzling pot, the color of the fried sauce deepened, and its aroma became increasingly rich.

On the other side, the chewy noodles in the pot were already cooked, rolling and stretching in the water. They were quickly scooped out, drained, and placed in a bowl.

The sauce is ready too. Scoop out a spoonful and pour it evenly over the noodles, then add shredded cucumber.

Two bowls of delicious and visually appealing Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) were thus prepared.

Ye Qingxue couldn't wait to sit down at the table and first tasted the noodles made with meat she bought from the market.

Mmm! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the aroma of the meat fills your mouth. The savory meat juices blend perfectly with the sauce, resulting in an excellent taste.

As expected of the Chen family's craftsmanship!

Next came another bowl of meat, taken from the storage room.

Ye Qingxue's eyes lit up instantly as she picked up a mouthful of noodles and sent it into the air.

At first glance, this tastes no different from another bowl of Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), but after you chew it carefully, you will find that you will never get tired of it!

The meat is firm and juicy, but it doesn't have the greasiness of the previous bowl.

The juices burst in your mouth, releasing a rich meaty aroma. You can feel it nourishing your taste buds without adding any burden.

After the savory and salty flavor, you can also taste a hint of sweetness, making it simply irresistible.

Seeing the dramatic change in Ye Qingxue's expression, Chen and Aunt Lu couldn't wait to pick up their noodles with soybean paste.

"Mmm! Delicious, especially this bowl. It's mellow and not too heavy. It makes you want to eat more!" Aunt Lu exclaimed after eating.

Madam Chen nodded in agreement, "Qingxue, this portion of meat is quite good. It must be very expensive, right?"

Ye Qingxue shook her head. "It's not expensive. Since this one is delicious, let's use this kind of meat to make it tomorrow."

As she spoke, Ye Qingxue began planning when to go to the farm to buy a few pigs to raise.

"Oh, by the way, Qingxue, the sauce you gave me today tastes really good. I've never seen it before. Where did you buy it? I'd like to buy some too," Chen asked, biting into her noodles.

Of course, Ye Qingxue couldn't say that she bought it from the Space Supermarket, so she could only smile and say, "If Aunt Chen likes it, I'll give you a few bottles. You can take whatever you want from the kitchen in the shop in the future."

Chen felt this was inappropriate and was about to speak when Ye Qingxue interrupted her.

"By the way, Aunt Chen and Aunt Lu, this is your money from a month ago." Ye Qingxue took out four taels of silver from her pocket.

Chen's attention was indeed diverted, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Two taels of silver for wages? Qingxue, it can't be that much, can it? We agreed on one tael before."

Aunt Lu also looked at Ye Qingxue with a puzzled expression.

“I’ll keep whatever I say. I’ve seen how hard you two work, how can you get the same pay as others? Just take it.”

Ye Qingxue placed the silver in their hands and then looked at Madam Chen: "Besides, it's not cheap for Xiaoshan to hire a tutor. You have to think about the child."

After several rounds of back and forth, they finally accepted the money.

"Alright, everyone, get some rest. The new store is opening tomorrow, we'll be very busy."

"Okay, Qingxue, you too."

"Good night"

……

As the sun rose and its rays shone on the streets of Qingshui County, Ye Qingxue's new noodle shop was finally about to open.

Thanks to the trouble caused by Boss Li yesterday, most of Qingshui County now knows about the opening of her new noodle shop.

Even before it opened, a large crowd had already gathered in front of the noodle shop.

Some were regular customers who knew about the discount, some were new customers who came to join the fun, and some were simply attracted by her heroic story.

Today, Ye Qingxue changed into the black robe she had just bought. Standing on the steps, she gently waved her hand, and the waiters lit the firecrackers.

She raised her hand and forcefully tore off the red cloth covering the plaque.

Red cloth fluttered in the air, and below, a brand-new plaque gleamed with a shimmering, almost mythical, light in the sunlight.

As firecrackers crackled and popped, the waiters led the applause, and the people around them were caught up in the atmosphere, cheering and clapping along.

"Boss! When can we come in for noodles? I'm starving!"

"Yes, I can't wait! You said yesterday that there would be discounts and new products today, right?"

Ye Qingxue smiled slightly and said loudly, "Please be patient, everyone. Let me first introduce the special features of my shop."

The people below looked at each other in bewilderment.

What's so special about it?

"I think that window is quite unique."

"There are words on it, it says 'Dessert and Snack Station'?"

Ye Qingxue looked at the person who spoke: "This customer is right. Everyone, look at the windowsill on my left. That's the dessert and snack station of our shop."

"What does this mean?"

Ye Qingxue smiled and said, "That means that you don't need to go into the store to order the desserts and snacks that will be launched later. You can just pick up the food at the window when you pass by."

As she spoke, Ye Qingxue took out the bamboo tube bowl she had made: "However, the food that you bring back from the window will be served in this bowl, and there will be an extra charge of five coins for that."

The guests below instantly stirred.

Boss Li reappeared from nowhere, and he seemed to have found something wrong with Ye Qingxue, so he started shouting loudly.