Baozi Xishi's Struggle

Chapter 401 This coat is too thin. I need to make a thicker one.

Shen Yu couldn't help but laugh: "Your residence in the county government must be comfortable and warm, and the bed must not be too small."

"Why do you want to squeeze in with Yucheng and the others?"

"Although the room isn't cold, it's definitely not as comfortable as living in the county government office because of the small bed that's so crowded."

Qixi chuckled: "The girl has a large family, it's lively, and there are delicious foods."

"We are like a family, without having to follow rules or be restricted."

"Besides, I also like to do the chores in your kitchen."

"My father thought that following the young master would help me have a bright future. If I were to let my temper take its course, I would take over his big soup spoon and continue to be a cook."

Shen Yu listened to Qi Xi's complaints and didn't know how to comfort him, so he just smiled.

Qi Xi herself was not sad, and continued, "Miss Shen, the casserole chicken you asked Zhou Dalang to send that day tasted really good."

"The young master tasted a piece and found it to be very fragrant. He had never tasted stewed chicken with this flavor before, so he didn't dare to enjoy it all to himself."

"Put the casserole back into the food box, take these two dishes, and go to have dinner with the master."

"The master also praised the stewed chicken for its tenderness and delicious taste."

"The master initially thought it was Chef Jiang who made it, and praised him for his improved cooking skills."

"When he learned that it was the girl who cooked it, he kept saying that the girl's cooking tasted good, and said that he would go to the girl's restaurant for dinner when he had free time in two days."

Only then did Shen Yu realize that the county magistrate had also eaten the Three Cups Chicken that he made and even mentioned him.

No wonder the county magistrate thought of himself first when the topic of changing the cook was raised today.

The two chatted casually for a while, and the car soon arrived at the restaurant entrance.

Shen Yu invited Qixi to come to the store and sit down, and then go back after lunch to try the newly-delivered assorted casserole.

Qixi refused for the first time: "No, no, I have to go back quickly."

"Go to the warehouse and see if there is a suitable narrow bed."

"Put the bed boards and bedding in order and send them over tomorrow to set up the bed."

Seeing how anxious he was, Shen Yu had no choice but to let him get in the car and leave.

When I got back to the restaurant, everyone was busy.

Several guests were crowded around the food counter, trying to decide which ingredients to choose for the casserole.

Most of them sat at the table, patiently waiting for their portion of the mixed casserole to be cooked and served.

After a few days of production and sales, everyone cooperated well with each other and was busy but not chaotic.

Seeing that there was no need for his help and all the ingredients were prepared in sufficient quantities, Shen Yu said hello to Li and returned to the kitchen in the backyard.

She went to Yucheng's room to get a pen and paper, sat at the table in the kitchen, looked at the various ingredients placed on the shelf next to her, and began to write and calculate.

Write down the prices of various ingredients that can be used, and calculate what meals to prepare every day so that the servants can eat well and have enough food without having to pay any money out of their own pocket.

After writing for a long time, Shen Yu finally stopped writing with satisfaction. Looking at the dishes he had written down, he felt more confident.

After packing up the written recipes, paper and pen, Shen Yu got up and went to the store to help with the work.

After lunch, the number of customers gradually decreased and everyone had some free time. After the shop closed, Shen Yu told everyone what happened after going to the county government office.

Li was a mother, so she didn't worry about whether those strangers who were conscripted to work had enough to eat.

After hearing what Shen Yu said, the first thing that came to his mind was that his daughter was going to suffer.

She said worriedly, "It's winter now. It must be very cold to wash vegetables and cook by the canal."

"How can a girl like you bear this? Why don't I go with your Aunt Jiang?"

Jiang also felt that Shen Yu should not be allowed to go.

Sixty strong men eating a meal, that's no joke.

There was no way a little girl like Shen Yu could do it, and even she and Li would find it difficult to do it together.

She even suggested making it in the restaurant and then driving it over when it was ready.

Please prepare more steamers on the stove at the construction site and heat the rice in the steamers.

There is strength in numbers, and we can do it faster if we work together.

Shen Yu waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone. Although there are more people eating, I'm not the only one cooking."

"Mr. Lu assigned both Liushun and Qixi to me. They are much stronger than you and can help me do it."

"Besides, the big pot rice is not as delicate as the food in our restaurant, and our stove at home is not suitable for making it."

"Don't worry, Master Lu has promised to build the cooking shed to be more sheltered from the wind, so I won't get cold."

Li saw that Shen Yu was determined and did not seem worried at all.

Knowing that she always had many ideas and good intentions, he could only take a step back and said, "Girl, don't try to be stubborn."

"How about this? In the first few days, one of us will take turns to cook with you every day."

"After these few days, everyone in the restaurant has become proficient in making mixed casseroles."

“This dish is delicious but simple to make.”

"Although there are many customers, it's not as busy as it is in the summer when we're making oil sticks and stir-frying. Even if there's one less person, the store can still handle it."

Seeing that Li insisted on following, Shen Yu knew that she was still worried, so she said, "Okay, you guys can take turns to follow and see, and then you will know whether I am busy enough or not."

Zheng Sanniang stood up and said, "Madam, there is still some unused cotton and thick cotton cloth in the room. Let's make a thicker long cotton jacket for the girl."

"Although the dress the girl is wearing is newly made, it is still too thin."

Li was reminded and quickly stood up and said, "Sanniang is right, this coat is too thin, we still need to make another one."

"Let's go and see if there's enough unused cotton. If not, go buy some tomorrow."

Shen Yu looked at the thick new long coat he was wearing. He felt plump after putting it on and even felt a little hot when he walked.

It's already like this and you still think it's too thin. Do you want it to be thicker?

No matter how thick a person is, if he can’t even walk, how can he cook?

Seeing the two of them getting up to leave, Shen Yu hurriedly held them back and said with a smile, "Mom, Sister Zheng, this coat is thick enough. If it's any thicker, I won't be able to work."

"No need to make me a coat, just make me a pair of gloves and a hood."

"I will have to drive back every day to sell firewood, so I will need to wear more clothes for the trip."

Li was reminded and clapped her hands and said, "Yes, yes, yes, if you hadn't told me, I would have almost forgotten. We need to make gloves, hats, and long coats as well."

"If it snows heavily, going out there is no joke."

"Let's make the gloves and hat first. They're easy to make. The two of us plus your Aunt Jiang can make them for you in two nights at most. I guarantee you won't get cold when you go out."