The Imperial Concubine Chef - C90
Su Xinyu naturally had an urgent matter to attend to. Hu Ya wanted to follow him, but she was not allowed.
Actually, Su Xinyu went to look for Zhao Xi next door. Zhao Xi was a vegetable merchant, he would collect fresh vegetables and fruits from the farmers to sell in the city. However, he did not set up a stall. Instead, he bought some goods and sent them to some big merchants. He was a rather capable person. What Su Xinyu meant was that she hoped to directly buy meat and vegetables from Zhao Xi in the future.
Through today’s conversation and the care Aunt Zhao had for Su Mei yesterday, this family’s heart was very kind. To be able to cooperate with such a family and be neighbours, it was best to not cause any harm to them. Moreover, if she were to go over today, Zhao Xi would feel that she was highly valued. They were both orphans and widows, and she was still so young.
In Su Xinyu’s previous life, she had watched her grandfather and father do business and grow up. Although Royal Kitchen mainly consisted of opening the door to do business and letting customers come in for food and drinks. However, the more power they could wield in their Royal Kitchen, the more powerful they couldn’t just be at chef. Naturally, she knew many things.
When Zhao Xi heard the Yu next door telling him about the dishes, he immediately agreed. He didn’t even need his wife to tell him that she was taking care of his neighbors. Although he was just a vegetable merchant, he had dealt with a lot of big traders. He had never seen too much of the world, but he wasn’t someone who could be compared to ordinary people who only moved around their home. The moment he ate today’s table of food, he knew that this Young Master Su would definitely not just set up a stall in front of the door in the future. If he could work together at this time, then when his Su Family rose again in the future, he would be able to get involved in this as well.
Su Xinyu also knew that things would definitely go smoothly. However, she still had something she wanted to clarify: “Uncle Zhao, although I’m here to tell you right now. But I haven’t been able to set up a stall for a while. As you know, many parts of my house are old and worn. I heard from the Mei that the roof and walls of the house have places where the air leaked out. What was he supposed to do? It won’t be long before it gets cold, and I have to make the most of it. ”
Zhao Xi nodded after hearing it: “I understand what you said. The house was a serious matter. It could be said that Boss Feng was a good-for-nothing. The house cracked last year. At the beginning, Sister Feng had told him to repair it. After all, his sister lived in that house. However, that woman wouldn’t let him go no matter what. What do you mean, no money to build a house? If my sister-in-law marries in the next year, the house will be in ruins and the money will be wasted. This meant that they would have to wait until the winter came again this year. “What a sinner.”
Su Xinyu frowned. However, she would not talk about the past matters of the Feng Family. After all, these people were still familiar with the Feng Family. No matter what, she was still new to them. “If she were to say too much, who knows if her words would be pleasing to the ears of the other party?” But my mother and I have just arrived at the Haian City. I don’t know where to get a mason. Also, my family wants to set up a stall, so I want to dig a vegetable cellar. And, oh, I’d like to put a wheel on the well. There isn’t a man in my family who’s grown up. “So …”
Hearing this, Zhao Xi’s impression of Su Xinyu improved by another third. Kid, you sure are considerate. All right. I helped. I’ll go to the craftsman tomorrow after I’ve delivered the food. The others were fine. It’s just that it might be more expensive to dig the vegetable cellar. But I know someone who does this. I’ll make sure the vegetable cellar is dug up strong and good for you. ”
Su Xinyu smiled and nodded, “Mn! Thank you, Uncle Zhao! The person you find hard to find can’t be wrong. I thank you first. “When everything at home has been tidied up, I’ll invite you and my aunt over to my house for dinner.”
On the second day, after Zhao Xi finished his lunch, he brought three people over. All three of them did different jobs. One to repair the house, one to install the well wheel, and one, most important of all, to dig the vegetable cellar.
Don’t look at how Su Xinyu had grown up in the center of the capital city. But she knew exactly what the cellar was like. Not only did the Old Ancestor keep a vegetable cellar in the space, but there was also one in her courtyard. With Royal Kitchen being such a big deal, it was impossible to get all the ingredients into the storage space. They were also worried that it would arouse suspicion, so they had a large courtyard in the suburbs to collect organic vegetables from the villagers. There was also a vegetable cellar underground. But there was some equipment under the vegetable cellar, which was different from ordinary equipment. But she knew the structure. He was eight or nine years old when she dug a vegetable cellar in the suburbs, and she even went there to take a look. It left a deep impression on him.
The area of the backyard called Su Family wasn’t actually that small; it was around a hundred square meters. But it wasn’t that big of a deal. The craftsman Da Niu who was digging the vegetable cellar asked Su Xinyu, “Young Master, do you still want to grow vegetables on top? Thinking this way, digging the vegetable cellar would be more troublesome. And not too big. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t farm. ”
In the end, Su Xinyu was not an expert either, and the technology here was definitely different from in her previous life, so she did not want to ask too many questions. What if it’s just a few roots that don’t grow long, and you eat the roots once a meal? ”
Da Niu replied with an “oh”. “That doesn’t matter.” I’ll just reinforce it a little more. “However, we really can’t grow any grain, especially rice and other stuff like that. It will be extremely easy when the time comes.”
Su Xinyu nodded: “Mn. I understand. “Actually, the area doesn’t need to be too big, just from here to here is fine.”
Da Niu was speechless. “Aiyo, this is more than half the time. Fine, since Brother Zhao is the one who introduced your family, I won’t ask too much. Just give me four taels of silver. I guarantee that you will be satisfied! ”
Su Xinyu did not even mention the price. No problem. “Then should I give you the silver first or should I give it to you after I finish?”
Da Niu scratched the back of his head and said, “Actually, we need to first pay a certain amount of money and then pay the bill with satisfaction. However, you were introduced by Big Brother Zhao.
Su Xinyu laughed, “Don’t. It was better to follow the usual practice. I’ll give you two taels of silver first.
Da Niu blushed. No, no. Five hundred is fine. ”
Su Xinyu waved his hand. “I’ll give it to you sooner or later anyway, and it’s even recommended by Uncle Zhao. I trust you.”
After sending off the three people who came to look at the work and Zhao Xi. Hu Ya came over. Young master, why aren’t you bargaining? So much down payment. What if he runs away? ”
Su Xinyu patted Hu Ya’s shoulders, “Say you’re smart, and stupid occasionally. Is that possible? Since Uncle Zhao had introduced him, then he must be someone to be trusted. Besides, I should give Uncle Zhao some face first. It’s just neighbors. Even if they helped us, we would still have to give them face. ”
Hu Ya scratched the back of her head: “It’s not like I don’t understand this logic. is there a place where you don’t bargain. ”
Su Xinyu did not know whether to laugh or cry: “Let’s go buy some furniture later, there’s a place for you to bargain.”
It won’t take long for a skilled craftsman to build a house. However, Su Xinyu told him to reinforce all the roofs. The exterior wall had also been reinforced with a layer of the unique stone skin, so the project had taken five days. The rigs had only been in their yard for half a day. But if Su Xinyu wanted to get the safest and the kind that required rain and snow, then she would have to customize them to the size of the well entrance, which was why she took five days.
Digging the cellar was the hardest. Because the area to be excavated was not small, it was a big project for the technology here. Da Niu brought three more people to anger. It took less than half a month to finish. During this half a month, Su Xinyu and Hu Ya had changed out of the old and worn out furniture in the house. Su Wenlan and Su Mei had also done a good job on each of their family’s Lei Yi’er. Currently, the cotton garment was also in the process of being produced.
With such a great cultivation in Su Family, the neighbors often came to see the commotion as well. and Qiao San’s wife would come visit him every day, and also brought a few other aunts and sister-in-law over. With Su Mei by her side, even though it had only been half a month, she was already very familiar with the surrounding women.
Su Wenlan was a very easy-going person. Although she had become a lot more stubborn after coming out for half a year, her nature would not change. As long as someone brought her along, she would be the best listener and communicator. In addition, Su Wenlan’s cooking skills were extremely good. Looking at the flowers that she had embroidered, Tor’s, these ladies were extremely envious. There were those who liked to sew, almost to the point where they would come over every day to do some embroidery and chat.
Su Xinyu was really annoyed with the few aunties she had. It wasn’t because they were tired of them, but because their mouths were too small and they could speak too easily. To someone like her, who did everything in a straightforward manner, this was a killing machine. However, she was still very willing to let these people come to the house to accompany her mother. Neighbourhood was very important, and Mother could not be alone forever. Besides family, friends are also the most important part of a person’s life. She did not want her mother to lack these things.
But among these people. The people she was most willing to interact with were Aunt Zhao and Qiao San’s Wife. In truth, Su Xinyu should be called Aunt Zhao, but her entire family followed Su Mei and called for people. She had gotten used to calling out names before, so she called out to him as well. This way, the surrounding women all felt that Su Family was in a good mood, thinking of Su Mei at every turn.
Just like the Aunt Zhao, this woman’s heart was pure and kind, but she wouldn’t be so beautiful that anyone would feel the need to pity her. She would also see injustice and resent it. Although she couldn’t be like Madam Ping who dared to raise his blade and attack her, Madam Soong who could not forgive her. But she had her own skills. That was that she was the most popular woman in the whole street. It was even better than Qiao San’s wife. Therefore, if something were to happen, the majority of people would definitely stand on her side. This kind of woman was really something, Su Xinyu was willing to let her mother interact more with him or even learn more from her.
There was even less of a need to talk about Qiao San’s wife. Although his family was open-mouthed, they had never done such a thing. When people bought and sold people, they would pick and choose between them. Especially since they would never sell the children of good families to those filthy places. Therefore, the couple didn’t earn much money. But human nature was not a problem. Therefore, a family that could not support the purchase of their children would look for them instead of looking for a professional person. The people in the vicinity were all willing to come to the couple to buy things for them. Thus, they were also an outstanding figure in their interpersonal relationships. Su Xinyu felt that this woman knew how to speak even better than her husband. It was also more decisive. Thus, this sort of person was someone she admired. Naturally, she would be more willing to have her mother be her friend.