Farmer's eldest sister becomes rich

Chapter 181: Human Relationship Changes

"Just say it, girl."

"These Chinese toon sprouts are definitely more expensive than spring bamboo shoots. They cost thirty cents a pound, and pickled cabbage costs fifteen cents a pound. What do you think, shopkeeper?"

Shopkeeper Wang laughed and said to the accountant, "Haha...then I'll do the accounting as the young lady said."

After saying this, the accountant was about to go to the accounting office, but shopkeeper Wang stopped him and said, "Oh, by the way, don't forget to pay the girl's jar money."

"Yes, boss." The accountant then walked towards the accounting office.

Shopkeeper Wang made a 'please' gesture and said, "Miss, please follow me to the reception hall to have some tea and sit for a while."

Come to the reception hall.

An Yue sat on a wooden chair, and the servant brought a teapot to pour tea for her.

"Thank you so much for your help today, Miss. I still savor those two dishes!"

"You're too kind, boss!" An Yue said modestly with a smile.

Shopkeeper Wang pointed at the roof with his index finger and said, "To be honest, someone from the 'higher up' is planning to come to Shijing Town recently. The appearance of the young lady this time has solved Wang's urgent need!"

When An Yue heard what Manager Wang said, she thought that the person he was referring to must be the Chief Clerk.

An Yue pretended to be ignorant and asked, "Why do you say that, shopkeeper?"

"The superior has already requested to come to my Wanfulou for a rest. I didn't have any new dishes before, and I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain the guest well. This really worries me, Wang!"

An Yue asked bluntly, "Are you talking about the chief clerk in the county government?"

After hearing what An Yue said, Shopkeeper Wang asked curiously, "How did the girl get the news?"

An Yue pursed her lips and smiled: "Of course I know, this Master Zhubu is going to our village."

Shopkeeper Wang was surprised again, "What? So the main purpose of the chief clerk's visit this time is to go to your village?"

"Sui Yueyue will tell you the truth. If the chief clerk has a meal in the village, Yueyue will definitely make these two dishes to entertain him."

After hearing this, Shopkeeper Wang said nothing more. He just sat there motionless, and it was obvious that he was thinking quickly.

An Yue had already seen through Shopkeeper Wang's thoughts, and she knew at once that he was calculating the pros and cons of this matter in his mind.

An Yue smiled and said calmly: "Don't panic, shopkeeper. Only your restaurant knows these two recipes. If the chief clerk eats in our village, I think everyone in the county will know about it soon."

"In this way, Yueyue has helped you build your reputation. Your restaurant will be crowded with people in the future."

After listening to An Yue's words, the doubts in Shopkeeper Wang's heart gradually dissipated. He nodded slightly, and a shrewd look flashed in his eyes.

"Miss, what you said is absolutely right. This will indeed make the two dishes famous. However, the recipe must be kept secret."

An Yue smiled and said, "Don't worry, shopkeeper, Yueyue will save it. Only you and I know the recipe."

Shopkeeper Wang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good. I'll have to trouble you with this matter. When the chief clerk comes, I hope you can say a few good words for him."

At this time, the accountant came to the reception hall with silver and handed the money to An Yue with both hands.

An Yue took the money, smiled and turned to respond to what Shopkeeper Wang said: "Of course, Shopkeeper, Yueyue has something important to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Shopkeeper Wang stood up and prepared to send An Yue out the back door.

As he walked, he said to An Yue, "Miss, we are strangers the first time, familiar with each other the second time, and friends the third and fourth time. If these two recipes become popular in the future, I, Wang, will pay for your tuition next year!"

After hearing this, An Yue was secretly delighted, but she had to suppress her joy and remind herself not to show her emotions.

An Yue quickly said politely: "Shopkeeper, you are really polite."

Shopkeeper Wang continued, "After many cooperations and conversations, I know that the young lady is a sincere person. In this regard, I, Wang, should also be honest with her and will not let her suffer any loss, right?"

An Yue smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes. Shopkeeper Wang has always been far-sighted and visionary. Yueyue naturally believes in you, which is why we have this second cooperation."

Manager Wang's intention was just to tie down An Yue, the cash cow, and An Yue naturally knew this intention.

However, Manager Wang's trick did work for An Yue.

For example, when he was given fish before the New Year, he could obviously just accept the fish from his grandfather, but Shopkeeper Wang insisted on going around to An Yue. His ultimate goal was to make An Yue feel that he was doing her a favor.

The same principle applies the second time.

He could obviously not give a cent, but he was afraid that An Yue would think he was stingy and would stop cooperating with him. He was even more afraid that An Yue had a better recipe in her hand and would sell it to other restaurants.

So he used An Nian's salary to curry favor.

An Yue did not ask him for money to buy out the prescription. One reason was that the prescription was only valid for less than two months, and it would be difficult to ask for more or less.

The money he asked for to buy out the prescription was too much, and he was afraid that it would narrow his future prospects. After all, An Nian's teacher was Manager Wang's brother.

If you ask for too little, you will probably feel unwilling, which will make others feel that they no longer owe you anything, and you will lose an opportunity to earn favors.

After thinking about it, I felt that I was at a disadvantage either way, so I might as well just use these two recipes to earn a big favor.

Saving this favor will be of great use in the future.

Thinking in a broader sense, it concerns An Nian's future career.

If we think about smaller interests, it also concerns the living space of the siblings in this town.

So everything is back to square one.

But as of now, Shopkeeper Wang has his purpose, and An Yue has also achieved her goal. The competition between the two is just a matter of weighing eight taels of the same weight.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the back door of the restaurant.

"Then Miss An Yue, I'm sorry I won't see you off."

"Boss, please go back!"

Then, An Yue left Wanfulou and walked along the main street.

An Yue said in her heart with great joy: [The chief clerk's coming here this time can be said to have achieved three goals at once. ]

Not only did he help Manager Wang a lot, but he also secured Anyan's maintenance fee for next year. If things developed as he expected, he would be one step closer to his plan.

It's past noon.

Recently, as most people in the village are busy with spring ploughing and planting, there are obviously fewer people in the market than usual.

An Yue took out the list from her pocket, bought the spices and condiments first according to the list, and then bought the pork.

She carefully selected the ingredients and bargained from time to time.

She walked several streets with the basket on her back, turning here and there, and half an hour passed.

An Yue filled a backpack with food and finally bought all the ingredients.

Finally, we passed by the medicine shop [Jirentang] not far from the main street.

Thinking of them, they were pitiful people. I had promised my wife that I would visit her more often, but then a series of things happened and I was delayed.