Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 153 Teaching the Beggars' Clan to Make Pancakes

Then, Ye Qingchen quickly began flipping through her pile of messy blueprints. Without hesitation, she handed them all to Gu Mochen, who was standing to the side. These included not only intricate designs for plowing, but also blueprints for special tools needed for sowing, and even designs for seemingly insignificant but incredibly practical tools like peanut harvesters. The sheer number and variety of blueprints left Gu Mochen somewhat overwhelmed.

Faced with this massive pile of blueprints, Gu Mochen felt both helpless and admiring of Ye Qingchen. He knew their importance, but it was clear that he couldn't process them quickly on his own. Left with no other choice, he turned and hurriedly left the room to seek help from his capable subordinates. After all, disseminating the technology contained in these valuable blueprints as quickly as possible required far more than individual effort.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen wasn't idle. Her bright eyes had already set their sights on the oven used to make pancakes in the shop. Although it was slightly inferior to the round, plump pan she remembered, "something is better than nothing," so Ye Qingchen quickly adjusted her mindset and began preparing to make delicious pancakes.

First, she kneaded flour with eggs and rolled it into many thin crepes, then fried them into crispy pieces and set them aside. Next, she skillfully prepared bowls of smooth, even batter, carefully spreading it onto the slightly rough surface of the stove. Then, holding a carefully crafted bamboo tool, she gently and slowly pushed the batter, gradually expanding it into large, round crepes. Once the crepes were roughly formed, Ye Qingchen swiftly cracked an egg on top, the yolk instantly flowing out and covering the entire crepe. Immediately afterward, she picked up a brush, dipped it in a suitable amount of special sauce, and evenly spread it on the crepe, instantly releasing an enticing aroma. Then, Ye Qingchen sprinkled finely chopped scallions, cilantro, and plump sesame seeds on top, further enhancing the flavor of the pancakes. Of course, the most crucial step was adding the crispy pieces she had fried herself. The golden, crispy crispy pieces paired perfectly with the soft crepe, creating an absolutely exquisite taste. After completing all the steps, Ye Qingchen couldn't wait to cut off a small piece of pancake and taste it. When her tongue touched the layered and delicious flavor, she nodded in satisfaction—the taste was indeed quite good! Encouraged by her success, Ye Qingchen was full of energy and made several more fragrant pancakes in succession.

After making the pancakes, Ye Qingchen didn't rush to enjoy the delicious treat herself. She wanted everyone to try them, so she quickly called over the two young girls, Baizhi and Fuling. When they came in, they saw Ye Qingchen carefully dividing the freshly made, steaming pancakes into several equal portions, then gently placing them onto a beautiful plate. She meticulously arranged each pancake, ensuring they were neat and attractive, and then smiled as she instructed Baizhi and Fuling, "Go and take these pancakes to Grandpa Lu and the others to try."

Bai Zhi and Fu Ling took the plate full of pancakes and quickly walked towards Grandpa Lu and the others. In no time, they delivered them to Grandpa Lu and the others, and everyone who had been chatting inside suddenly stopped talking. Grandpa Lu smiled and said, "Ye girl, what new snacks did you make today? This old man has been so lucky to have such delicious food ever since I met Chen boy and Ye girl!"

Sure enough, the delicious pancake immediately attracted everyone's attention, and they all gathered around. Among them, Zhao Zhixin was the most interested. He stared wide-eyed at the golden and crispy pancake in front of him and couldn't help but exclaim, "Aunt Ye, you're amazing! I suddenly realized that no matter what you make, it seems like it can become a treasure that can make people rich! Like this pancake, if those travelers could eat a hot pancake like this on the road, it would definitely keep them warm for most of the day!"

Hearing Zhao Zhixin's words, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but smile slightly. Recalling her past life, this kind of pancake was incredibly popular among office workers! It was not only clean and hygienic, but also piping hot, and easily available at street stalls and breakfast shops. One bite, and the crispy, delicious texture was unforgettable. After eating it, you'd feel full and wouldn't feel hungry for a while. Even better, if you paired it with a bowl of sweet porridge or a cup of rich soy milk, it would be absolutely perfect! If you could add some tender, juicy meat to the pancake, the flavor would be even better! Thinking of this, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but swallow slightly; she would try adding other ingredients later.

Ye Qingchen said to Grandpa Lu, "Grandpa Lu, have you ever thought about this? Winter is coming soon. If the Beggars' Sect members have to beg for food, they will suffer greatly. I have found many small businesses for them before. Now, if the Beggars' Sect brothers also make these pancakes, they can not only benefit the local people and eat noodles for very little money, but also earn some money to subsidize the Beggars' Sect. Most importantly, it will reduce the number of beggars in the world and increase the number of entrepreneurs, so that Father Emperor can achieve true national prosperity and peace."

Grandpa Lu gazed intently at Ye Qingchen before him, a surge of emotion welling up within him. Since meeting this young man, he seemed to see the glimmer of hope for the future of the Beggars' Sect. Back then, he had resolutely entrusted the Beggars' Sect's martial arts and the entire sect to Ye Qingchen and his companion, and they had not disappointed him.

These two children possessed highly innovative thinking. They understood that relying solely on traditional begging methods would be insufficient for the long-term development of the Beggars' Guild. Therefore, they actively explored new ideas. On the one hand, they leveraged the resources of welfare institutions to provide a warm haven for the homeless and impoverished. On the other hand, they encouraged the many disciples of the Beggars' Guild to learn a practical skill or business to achieve self-reliance.

After a period of effort, the Beggars' Sect underwent a dramatic transformation. While it had accumulated some wealth before, it was now considered extremely wealthy. Even those members who had previously relied on genuine begging for a living benefited greatly from the sect's reforms. They moved into comfortable welfare homes, no longer living a life of hardship, and with their basic needs met, they were able to dedicate themselves fully to martial arts training.

Today, the Beggars' Sect has become a shining star in the martial arts world, renowned far and wide. However, few outsiders know that the position of sect leader has quietly changed hands, with the new leader being none other than the powerful Prince Chen. This new leader is not only incredibly wealthy, needing no financial worries whatsoever, but could even be described as richer than a nation. Under his leadership, the Beggars' Sect is destined for an even more glorious future.