In the middle of the night, the whole inn became quiet.

The innkeeper was lying on the cave behind the counter and taking a nap, but Mrs. Xu and Xu Tianxin did not fall asleep.

Xu Tianxin was in the hut, using charcoal to sketch the style of distillation vessels.

She needs to send the drawings to the porcelain factory as soon as possible to customize the pot lid, steam pipe, and cooler for distilled wine.

It must have taken at least two days to pay more for the porcelain factory to rush the production. She did not dare to delay for fear of affecting the time to return. With more than ten people and feeding cattle and mules, an extra day in Fucheng would cost an extra day or two for food and accommodation.

The cost of money.

On Xu Tianxin's hand were a glass of honey water, a plate of freshly baked pastries, an uneaten steamed bun and a Northeastern salad.

Grandma deliberately steamed the first few pots of pastries and left them for her to eat. Grandma said it was so that others could tell lies when asked.

But the taste is not bad, it just looks shapeless.

As for the salad, my grandma was afraid that she had not eaten properly for a few days, so she bought some vegetables when buying ingredients and made a spicy mix for her.

When he returned to the inn in the evening, Xu Tianxin ate half of a steamed bun mixed with spicy food.

Grandma said that when she takes her on a long trip next time, she will probably have all the things she needs to buy at home and will have some spare money. She will make sure to stuff some sausages with her before going out, and bring her sausages and steamed buns.

Serve some salted duck eggs.

Suddenly there was a sound of snoring. Xu Tianxin put down the charcoal, stood up and covered his third uncle with a quilt.

The third uncle was planning to build a floor, but he was always worried about them. There was only one Kang in the room, which was estimated to be two meters wide. With a table and a stool, the room became extremely cramped and there was no room for three people to sleep.

It was grandma who scolded Third Uncle for lying on the floor and was in the way, so she went to lie down on the kang first, and when she was done, she would wake her up and then move the table and lay the floor in time. Only then could Third Uncle not be able to resist the sleepiness and lie down without any worries. Tonight Third Uncle could finally sleep.

Good sleep.

At the same time, Mrs. Xu, who was in the kitchen, also closed the door of the woodshed and was busy with gentle movements.

Mrs. Xu was cutting the fermented dough into strands that were thinner than leek leaves.

The oil in the pot is at a suitable temperature. Put these thin and short noodles into the hot oil. Finally, in her hands, they are fried until they are curled and shaped like popcorn.

A large pile of freshly baked saqima made with honey, caramel, the best fine white flour on the market, eggs and mixed preserved fruits.

Mrs. Xu used a rolling pin to roll it flat while it was still hot. After flattening it, she sprinkled a lot of black sesame seeds on top.

The sound she made when she cut with the knife made a clicking sound.

The fragrant smell permeates the kitchen.

The saqima made by Mrs. Xu is beige in color, crispy and non-sticky to the teeth. Each piece is topped with a lot of sour and sweet preserved fruit shreds. Have a piece when you are hungry or have low blood sugar. Take a bite and it will leave a fragrant taste on your lips and teeth.

It has moderate sweetness. It has no modern saccharine taste. It is made with caramel and honey.

Mrs. Xu also tasted a piece herself. While tasting it, she thought to herself: What should I name it?

She only knows Saqima, also known as Dog Tits Dip in Candy.

How about calling him a pissed off horse?

I looked at the shape and thought: a hornet's nest?

Just then Xu Tianxin pushed the door open and came in. He helped grandma turn the oil lamp. When asked, he casually said: "Health code."

...so talented.

"Is the painting finished?"

"Well, milk, I guess a custom still would be expensive."

"It's okay. We finally went out for a long time. We're going to spend all the money we can. The rest will only be enough to reach home. We don't want to go back and buy nothing and it will be expensive."

Mrs. Xu didn't want to infect her granddaughter with her anxiety about lack of money: "The money should be enough, but don't we have to sell these two cake recipes again?"

It can be seen that Mrs. Xu is also looking forward to these two snacks.

While Mrs. Xu was making mochi with orange juice, she thought to herself: It would be great if the two recipes could be sold for more than fifty taels.

You will be able to relax a lot at once. You can pay off the debt you owe for hunger. When you leave, you can go back with a debt and feel relaxed. You can also buy back the necessities that your family is currently lacking. This is the best result.

Of course, that was her bottom price, and she wouldn't ask for just fifty taels of silver.

After all, it is exclusive, so it depends on whether the owner has the vision.

Not to mention the brothel's always premium sales method, but to mention the chain dim sum shop. Branches in various places can use the health code and fruit mochi recipe. If only these two kinds of pastries are sold in several shops at the same time, even if there are few people buying them,

But if you recommend it to the distinguished customers who often buy desserts, you will be able to make back your money within a month or two.

So selling two recipes for fifty taels is not much, it just depends on whether the store cares about one or two more varieties.

That night, the grandfather and grandson and the third son of the Xu family slept upside down on the two-meter kang in the hut.

Mrs. Xu was disgusted with sleeping in the middle. The third child snored so loudly that she couldn't bear to wake him up.

Early the next morning, Mrs. Xu showed up at the porcelain factory with her son and granddaughter.

"How much silver?"

"The craftsmanship is complicated and the work is urgent. If you come to pick up the goods at noon in two days, it will cost you thirteen taels." The shopkeeper who collected the money from the kiln porcelain factory said with his abacus.

For the customized pot lid, they had to contact the cooperating blacksmith shop, and the vessel they wanted was mixed with wood. There was a barrel made of wood with a "mechanism" in it. I don't know what it was used for brewing.

But the carpenter needs to have good skills to make it.

Mrs. Xu didn't give her any money on the spot, but went back to the inn to pick up a mule cart and went to four handicraft workshops around the city. She got replies that some of them couldn't make it at all, so she had no choice but to return to the first one and pay out her money.

In fact, it's not that complicated. It's just that there are no water pipes to serve as conduits and faucets. The production is a bit weird, so just add them. Several wooden partitions with corners are added to the old-fashioned distillation barrels. It can be seen that in ancient times, even buying one

The equipment is difficult and expensive.

Thirteen taels of silver were gone, Xu Youcang's thought was: He had to hold back and keep silent, after all, it was too late to regret it, I came out after spending the money.

But... what kind of wine? It sounds like he is not brewing it himself. He wants to buy ready-made wine and brew it again. Why does it feel like taking off his pants and farting is unnecessary?

Xu Youcang tried his best to keep his expression as natural as possible: "Mother..."

"What's the point of asking? If it doesn't work, you can go back. It's not of much use anyway. Can I use the money to play with it?"

Xu Youcang felt wronged, but he didn't say anything.

Mrs. Xu touched the money in her pocket and gave Liu Laozhu the forty taels she had spent selling fish floss without mentioning it.

The three of them had nineteen taels of silver from working and robbing, excluding the five taels of gas they bought in the county. She asked Liu Laozhu to help buy 20 jins of sesame oil, 150 jins of suet, and 30 jins of soybean oil.

The oil and gas together were not enough to open a restaurant, but it cost five taels. This money had already been given to Mr. Liu at his home in the county. Fortunately, she earned five taels from selling condoms, which made it even.

I earned more than four taels of silver from selling jade ring noodles, but I still had to get rid of the two taels of silver that I had to return to my mother-in-law.

As for the remaining money at home, I bought bits and pieces of mermaid meat from the village for making jade ring noodles and fish floss. And all the expenses along the way were spent to make up for the reward money. When I went out, I didn’t spend anything.

It costs a lot of money to pay for food, accommodation, and travel expenses back home, so it’s not that small. In addition, the income is three taels of silver from the live broadcast she and her granddaughter earn.

According to Mrs. Xu's inner thoughts, in fact, the money she and her granddaughter earned from live broadcasting should be saved separately for her granddaughter and should not be used for household purposes. It is not only her selfishness, but also troublesome. If she has too much money, she will tell the three boys no.

Qing. But people have to be flexible. When the family is in a hurry for money, if you have it yourself, you can't borrow it from outside. That's a lack of heart.

But when she gets the money tomorrow, she will insist on stringing the money out so that her family members and Qin Niang cannot find out.

In short, after paying the utensils, there are still twelve taels left in my hand. This is the family's money. The foreign debt of 74 taels has been paid off and forty, and there is still a debt of 34 taels. This is the situation.

In the eyes of the third child, she probably only has five or six taels left.

Mrs. Xu patted her son on the back and said, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and drive to make money."

Mrs. Xu went directly to the largest brothel in Fucheng, where she still placed her hope.

Haven't you heard that saying? Only when you make easy money will you be relaxed about spending money. Brothels are high-consumption places, and money comes in quickly. As the family members in the live broadcast room said, a bottle of Coke in modern entertainment venues sells for 25 yuan, and outside

Sold for two pieces.

Ward day, this brothel smells like money from the outside. It has a boathouse, a chef and a dining area, and you can be dropped off at noon.

On the first floor, people listen to plays and storytellers and drink tea. At this time, the female storyteller in the hall, dressed in white, is talking enthusiastically.

It is said that there are also private rooms, where you can order a female gentleman to come in and read stories or play musical instruments to entertain you and drink tea.

The red gauze was fluttering on the second floor, and melodious sounds could be heard. They were probably singing and dancing. The private dining room was also on the second floor. I guess I could eat and drink with whomever I liked.

Mrs. Xu raised her eyes and looked at the third floor, guessing that it was a custom-made room specially designed to receive distinguished guests. I heard that she could go directly to the third floor through a single door.

In addition, there is a separate large courtyard in the backyard, which is like the legendary five-entry courtyard of a wealthy family. There are rockeries, lotus ponds, fishing gardens, and gardens in the courtyard, but it is guarded and cannot be entered. The brothel has its own "guards"

"You are not allowed to enter the backyard casually. The ladies and maids who come and go to serve you have to show their waist badges.

Mrs. Xu guessed that she couldn't keep those rooms in check. In some rooms, the hibiscus curtains were gently swaying, and the red waves were rolling and breathing. She couldn't ruin the good things of the distinguished guests, so she would control them strictly.

For example, what if she breaks in the door by mistake and frightens others into breaking her voice?

As for the above, Mrs. Xu heard about flower sellers, hairdressers, fans, and sachets, people selling spices and skin care products, people selling dresses, embroidered shoes, and all kinds of things. Only after hearing a few words from everyone did she know that she was selling them right now.

They gathered in a small room to wait for the purchasing manager.

I heard that they meet with salesmen every three days. Everyone in Fucheng who does counterparty business knows this. This is the only time to deal with them every day. Mrs. Xu feels that she is very lucky, if she did not buy distilling utensils

It's not such a coincidence. I guess if you come early, you'll get rejected. It's true that you didn't come last night. I heard from the girl selling flowers that they don't have time to talk to me at night.

Mrs. Xu was just a little regretful that she couldn't live broadcast. Xu Tianxin and Xu Youcang were stopped outside and waiting. No matter what they were selling, only one representative was allowed to bring in samples.
To be continued...