Transmigration: The Peasant Gourmet Chef (穿越之农妇食娘)

Chapter 10 - Selling Pastries (2)

In the yard, Zhang Linshi and Zhang Qingshan watched Li Hehua enter the woodshed. They then looked back and saw the cakes on the table, their eyes flashed with hesitation.
　　
The pastries not only looks good, but also smells so tempting. It looks delicious at first glance, but it was made by that woman. But eating that woman's food...
　　
At this time, Zhang Tieshan took the lead and took a piece of chicken cake , "Mother, Qingshan, eat."
　　
Seeing him say that, Zhang Linshi and Zhang Qingshan looked at each other and didn't hesitate anymore. They reached out and took a piece, one after another.
　　
Eat! Why not eat it? That woman is greedy for so much money from their family. This chicken cake is nothing. What are they hesitating about?

As soon as they took a bite, several people were slightly startled at the same time. Zhang Tieshan was okay but the disbelief in the eyes of Zhang Linshi and Zhang Qingshan was obvious.
　　
Zhang Qingshan glanced at the woodshed while chewing quickly, his words were full of doubts, "Did she really made this? Can she even make such delicious cakes?"
　　
Zhang Lin was also skeptical, but she knew that the cakes were not bought outside. It is because she had never seen this chicken cake before. She had seen this red bean cake, but it didn't taste so good.

Zhang Tieshan was silent after taking a bite. He
then tore off a small piece and handed it to his son in his arms, "Shulin, eat some cakes."
　　
Shulin always responded to Zhang Tieshan's words. He opened his mouth obediently, eat the cake next to his mouth and chewed it slowly. He didn't show any expression of rejection at all. Although he ate slowly, it could be seen that he eat them very well.

Zhang Tieshan couldn't help thinking of the bowl of fried dumplings in the morning. This situation is similar. Shulin ate very well. He ate everything without vomiting at all.
　　
When did this woman have such cooking skills?

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Li Hehua in the woodshed is packing things up to sell cakes in the town tomorrow. After cleaning up, she ate a piece of pastry and then began to do slimming yoga. She didn't stop until she was so tired and sweaty. At this time, there was no sound outside, so she went out to the kitchen to boil water and wash.
　　
The next morning, Li Hehua got up when the sky was still dawn. After a brief wash, she walked towards the town. It was already bright and the market was lively when she arrived.
　　
Li Hehua squatted down in a slightly clean place. She put the basket down and slightly lifted the white cloth that covered it. It revealed the red bean cake and chicken cake inside. She then took out an oiled paper bag and opened it, which contained pieces of cakes that were cut into smaller pieces. This is cut by Li Hehua at home for the purpose of letting the guests have a taste.
　　
After getting ready, Li Hehua opened her mouth and shouted: "Selling chicken cakes and red bean cakes! Big and fragrant chicken cakes and red bean cakes! Free tasting! No need to buy if they are not delicious!"

Hearing what Li Hehua said about free tasting, many people were attracted, especially children. They stared at those fragrant and beautiful cakes and drooled. They tiptoe while shouting, "I want to eat, I want to eat."

When the adults saw their children wanted to eat, they asked, "How much are these pastries?"
　　
Li Hehua replied, "Red bean cake and chicken cake are both two wen a piece."
　　
Some people thought that two wen a piece were expensive and shook their heads.
　　
Li Hehua said with a smile: "This is a cake made from an ancestral secret recipe. The taste is guaranteed to be first-class and each each piece is not small. It can only be sold for two wen a piece and it really can't be cheaper. Come try it first. If it doesn't taste good, you don't have to pay for it." With that, Li Hehua distributed the cakes in her hand to the children and adults.
　　
Just like what Li Hehua expected, everyone who ate it thought it was delicious in the end. The children were also clamoring to eat again.
　　
After that, Li Hehua stopped shouting. She became busy wrapping pastries for the people who bought it and collecting the money. Seeing how lively they are, other people also gathered around and followed suit.
　　
Li Hehua is selling pastries for the first time, so she didn't dare to make too much. She only made a basket but it was all sold out in less than half an hour.
　　
"Why do you have so few pastries? We can't buy it even if we want to."
　　
Li Hehua apologized with a smile: "I'm sorry everyone. I made a little less today but it doesn't matter. I'll be back tomorrow. I want to eat them, you can come and buy."
　　
When the people who wanted to buy but wasn't able to heard Li Hehua's words, were relieved. They decided to come and have a look tomorrow.
　　
Li Hehua looked at the empty basket and smiled happily. She picked up the basket and went directly to buy some red beans, eggs and other materials to prepare for tomorrow. She wants to buy a little more now and make two baskets of pastries to sell tomorrow.
　　
After shopping, Li Hehua went home in a good mood. As soon as she entered the door, she went straight to the woodshed. She locked the door and then dumped all the money in her sleeves on the bed. For a moment, only the crashing sound of copper coins are heard.
　　
Li Hehua squinted her eyes with joy as she began to count the copper plates one by one. There were fifty copper plates in total. After deducting the cost and the money to buy materials today, she could save thirty wen.
　　
Li Hehua had never liked the money so much as this moment. She couldn't help rolling on the bed, lying with the money.
　　
After being excited, Li Hehua strung the money together with a rope. She took a few reluctant glances at them and sighed. She then got up to find Zhang Tieshan.
　　
She intends to return the money to Zhang Tieshan. She doesn't like to owe money to others.
　　
Zhang Tieshan was not at home. Li Hehua waited for a while before seeing him come back with a bucket of water. She quickly followed. When he poured the water into the tank, she handed him the money, "As promised, this is your money back."
　　
Zhang Tieshan looked down at the copper coins handed in front of him. He reached out, took it, then stuffed it into his chest casually. He then continued to carry the bucket out.
　　
Li Hehua didn't care. Anyway, she had paid back the money. She felt good. She went back to the woodshed and lay on the bed for a while. After the rest of the Zhang family had eaten dinner, she went out to make cakes.