The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 19 Going to Town for a Trial Sale

She quickly chopped the seasonings, added them, mixed them well, and then picked up a steamed dumpling from the steamer. She rolled it in the seasoning and fed it to Wen Zixun. "Sixth Brother, how does it taste?" she asked excitedly, her eyes shining.

Wen Zixun felt that the taste in his mouth was richer, and there was a tingling and hot sensation on the tip of his tongue. He did not dislike it, but instead felt that the steamed dumplings tasted even better with it.

He nodded at Wen Luozhi like a chick pecking at rice, "It tastes even better than before! It's like... just like what Fifth Brother used to say, 'adding the finishing touch.'"

Wen Zixun struggled for a while before finally coming up with this word. Wen Luozhi chuckled, "Hmm... if Sixth Brother thinks it's delicious, then it must be delicious."

"Take these out first so Dad and the others can eat them."

After giving her instructions, she turned around, grabbed a piece of cut pork offal, and quickly stuffed it into Wen Zixun's mouth. Wen Zixun didn't ask what it was; he only knew that his sister always gave him good things. However, after a moment of stunned silence, he began to savor the contents of his mouth.

"Little sister! This is so delicious! I've never eaten anything so good before!" Wen Zixun swallowed and drooled again. His trip to the kitchen had been full of surprises. His little sister was amazing!

He had just reached the door with his things when he looked up and was almost startled.

Several heads, big and small, peered through the crack in the door, their eyes fixed on the kitchen, or more precisely, on Wen Luozhi.

Wen Luozhi also noticed them. She smiled and said to them, "Two people, come help me. We'll eat as soon as the wontons are cooked!"

Wen Ziming and his father stepped forward. They had never seen their daughter (Little Sister) cook before, so they could stay and watch!

Wen Luozhi had already boiled the water. She first cooked the dumplings and put them in a bowl of bone broth. She also put half of the cooked wontons in the bone broth and the other half in a bowl of chili oil. Finally, she sprinkled chopped green onions on top and that was it.

Wen Ziming and Old Man Wen looked at each other, both of them stunned by Wen Luozhi's smooth and effortless actions.

They didn't believe Xie He when he told them! Now they have no choice but to believe him!

"Big brother, father, you've brought some soup!" Wen Luozhi's voice brought the two men back to their senses. She carried the red oil wontons and pork offal out of the house.

As she passed by the father and son, the object in her hand emitted an enticing fragrance.

"Hurry, hurry! Bring it to the table and eat!" Wen Muchuan had lost his usual composure. He took a deep breath of the aroma while carrying the dumplings and ran towards the main room. Wen Ziming followed closely behind, not wanting to be left behind.

The people at home sat together neatly again, and this time, without Xie He inviting them, they started eating with their chopsticks and spoons.

"This is so delicious, my daughter! I'd die happy if I ate this!" Wen Muchuan exclaimed after eating several red oil wontons.

Xie He patted his mouth from the side and said, "If you can't speak, then don't speak! It's bad luck to die like that!"

He picked up another piece of pig offal, put it in his mouth, chewed it a few times, and sipped a couple of mouthfuls of old wine. He was so satisfied that he shook his head and swayed his body.

When the meal was almost over, only empty bowls and plates remained on the table. Only after putting down their chopsticks did the group have time to talk.

"So, do you think your little sister's cooking skills are good enough to start a food business in town?"

Xie He asked knowingly, her face beaming with pride. She had already mentioned her daughter's plans when they were eating fried dumplings earlier, and this was just an announcement to everyone.

Wen Zixun had long admired Wen Luozhi to the point of worship. He patted his swollen belly and said to Xie He, "What do you need to ask, Mother? My sister can do anything!"

"That's right! Just tell me what you need, little sister, and I'll help you with anything I can!" Yang Guilan was already won over by tonight's dinner, and she said boldly while chewing the last piece of pork offal.

Everyone else chimed in with their opinions, while Wen Luozhi sat on a small stool, beaming with pride.

Xie He started assigning tasks again, and Yang Guilan insisted on going to town with Wen Luozhi to sell things.

Xie He looked at her with some doubt: "Are you sure you can do it?"

She was really worried about her second daughter-in-law. Although she wasn't a bad person, she sometimes had a fierce streak. She didn't want her to ruin her daughter's business.

Seeing her mother-in-law looking at her suspiciously, Yang Guilan patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry, Mother, I won't delay my little sister. I can talk a good game!"

Xie He nodded and gave her a few instructions. Her second daughter-in-law was indeed sharp-tongued. She had never lost an argument with Zhang Chunhua before, and Xie He acknowledged that this was one of her strengths.

Tomorrow she has to go to the fields and keep an eye on those grown men. If they ruin the potatoes, the old god won't be happy with his daughter, and that would be terrible.

……

Before going to sleep, Wen Luozhi opened the system to check her points, which were nearly one hundred left.

She gritted her teeth and exchanged a large piece of beef and a large jar of dried blueberries for a bag.

She had previously discovered that the backpack could preserve fresh food, so she could exchange whatever she wanted and put it in the backpack without worrying about it spoiling, so she wouldn't forget it in her rush to get up early the next day.

Tomorrow I'll take the remaining pig offal to sell as a trial, and I'll also make some pan-fried dumplings, steamed dumplings, and spicy wontons.

After finishing, she can quietly put the items into the system's inventory and then quietly take them out when she arrives in town.

Xie He had already prepared everything she needed. Tomorrow morning, all she had to do was prepare the food and bring it with her. Thinking about this, she drifted off to sleep.

……

Before the village roosters crowed, Wen Luozhi was woken up by Xie He, who patted her out of bed. "Daughter, wake up! We have to go to town to sell things today."

Wen Luozhi, who had been drowsy, immediately opened her eyes wide and perked up upon hearing this.

She quickly washed up and went to the kitchen, where she found that Xie He had already chopped the meat and rolled out the dumpling and wonton wrappers.

"Mother! Don't you sleep at night?" Wen Luozhi asked in surprise. These chores would take two people quite a while to finish, let alone one person.

"Mom is getting old and doesn't sleep much anyway, so I just did everything I could. It's just that Mom is a little hesitant to cook this filling; I'm waiting for my daughter to do it!" Xie He said with a smile.

Wen Luozhi didn't believe that she was sleep-deprived; she simply felt sorry for her daughter and wanted her to do more work.

"Mother, don't get up so early anymore. I can do all these chores," Wen Luozhi said to Xie He while preparing the filling, her pretty eyebrows furrowed.

Xie He readily agreed, thinking that she could learn how to make the filling today and then she could finish this job, so her daughter would have time to do other things.

With the filling prepared, Xie He took over the task of making dumplings and wontons, while Wen Luozhi took out the beef and started making beef jerky.

Although it wasn't the first time she'd seen it, Xie He was still amazed when Wen Luozhi pulled out a large piece of meat out of thin air.

After the dumplings were wrapped, there were still half of the wontons left to wrap. Yang Guilan came in yawning and squinted her eyes to help.

Xie He could tell from her exhausted yet still helpful expression that it was her second son who had spoken up; otherwise, why would she be so diligent?

The aroma of the beef jerky in the pot grew stronger and stronger, and Yang Guilan became more and more awake. By the time she was fully awake, the food was already prepared.

Wen Luozhi kept some for breakfast in the kitchen, and put the rest into her system inventory.

Xie He brought over two baskets, one large and one small. She covered the smaller one with a cloth and handed it to Wen Luozhi, then whispered, "Sweetie, use this as cover in a bit."

"Be careful when you get to town and take your things out; don't let anyone see you."

Wen Luozhi nodded seriously, and Xie He packed the things they needed into a large basket and took them out to Yang Guilan.

As dawn broke, the two, carrying baskets on their backs, walked further and further away under Xie He's worried gaze.

They weren't worried about arriving so early; by the time the two reached the village entrance, Old Zhao's oxcart was already almost full.

Upon seeing Wen Luozhi, he waved enthusiastically, "Luo girl, hurry up and get in the car, Uncle Zhao has to catch his train!"

Wen Luozhi smiled and quickly walked a few steps with Yang Guilan onto the oxcart.

"Second sister-in-law of Luo girl, don't you need to take care of your paralyzed husband today? Are you going to buy things with a basket on your back?"

"Do you still have money to go to the market?"

The one who spoke was Wu Hong, the youngest daughter-in-law of the third wife. She spat out a sunflower seed shell and lightly tapped her mouth. "Oh dear, I misspoke! Are you going to sell these pots and pans to pay for her second brother's medical treatment?" As she spoke, she gestured with her chin toward Wen Luozhi.

Yang Guilan was not one to be easily bullied, especially when dealing with outsiders. She glanced at Wu Hong with disdain and said contemptuously, "I'll sell everything I own to see if you're pregnant!"

Wu Hong's face turned ashen instantly, while the others on the oxcart looked at her with amusement.

Who in the village doesn't know that her husband had a stroke at Chunxiangyuan? It was her "good" mother-in-law who took the money and dragged her to find a doctor!

This Yang woman is clearly stabbing her in the heart!

"That proves I'm a capable man! Unlike you, who's young and living like a widow!"

Wu Hong spat in Yang Guilan's direction, the melon seed shells mixed with saliva almost spraying onto Wen Luozhi.

Wen Luozhi frowned in disgust. "Ms. Wu, if you say another disgusting word, I'll punch you to death!" She raised her fist and swung it.