Late Bloomer

Qibao stayed in the embroidery workshop for a while, and seeing that everyone was in their own way and organized, she went home with peace of mind.

Qibao met the village chief who was taking a walk on the road and asked her to take care of herself.

"It's Qibao! Are you back from school?" The village chief asked with a smile.

Now everyone in Xujia Village lives a good life, and the living conditions of the villagers have also improved a lot. It can be said that it is the richest village in the surrounding area. The village heads of other villages are extremely envious. Why don't they have the good fortune to meet people like the Xu family in their own villages!

"Grandpa Village Chief, I went to see how the embroidery workshop was going, so I just came back." Qibao replied.

The village chief nodded and said with a smile: "Girl, thank you very much! You see even the villagers' daughters have a talent for earning money, I heard that most of it is due to you, you're a blessing for our village!"

Qibao waved her hand and said: "Grandpa Village Chief, it's all because of Auntie Ru, I learned to embroider from Auntie Ru as well, if it wasn't for her, all the sisters and I in the village would have no one to teach us even if we wanted to learn!" 

The village chief nodded and said: "Well, I know, but Qibao you don't be modest, you girl has always had a bright idea, you don't hide it from grandpa, many of the ideas came from you, right?"

Qibao scratched her head and said: "That, Grandpa Village Chief, you think too highly of me, don't you? I don't have that kind of skill!"

The village chief's grandfather laughed: ''You girl still won't admit it! I didn't realize that your grandpa was so smart before, ever since he had you, he's had all sorts of money-making skills, I've been with your grandpa all my life, why wouldn't I know him? But your grandfather has indeed gotten a lot smarter these past few years."

Qibao laughed: "My grandfather was a late bloomer, so I won't talk about the village chief anymore. I have researched a new food, and I will have someone send it to you later!"

The village chief smiled and nodded: "Okay, when your grandfather comes back, you must treat me to a drink!"

Qibao nodded and replied: "Definitely, definitely, then I'll leave first!"

The three of them rushed all the way towards the Xu family house.

Qibao said she wanted to make delicious food, so she couldn't go back on her word.

She plans to make a honey cake that is soft, sweet and suitable for everyone's taste.

Grandma Jin helped burn the charcoal, and Grandma Yin assisted with the work, watching Qibao's operation, very seriously, when they learn it themselves, when Miss wants to eat it, she won't have to do it by herself.

Prepare the honey, egg and flour, mix them into a thick batter according to the proportions, then pour them into the pot, place the pot on charcoal fire and start baking.

"Miss, I understand. Let me do it next time. You don't have to do it yourself." said Grandma Yin.

Qibao smiled and said: "This seasoning is very simple, but the most important thing is to control the heat and time. If the temperature is not controlled well, the cake will be burnt on the outside and not cooked on the inside, and it will be inedible."

Grandma Yin said seriously: "Then I have to watch carefully."

Zhi'er and Yaya were tired from playing, so they ran to the kitchen and squatted beside Qibao, watching Qibao's charcoal fire. They supported their little heads with their two chubby hands and watched very attentively.

Qibao touched the two little guys' heads and said: "It will be ready in a moment. Do you want to eat it?"

"I think Yaya likes the food made by Miss the most."

Yaya stood up and rubbed against Qibao, saying in a very dependent manner.

"Sister Qibao, Zhi'er likes to eat it too!" Zhi'er also pulled Qibao's clothes and immediately expressed his opinion.

Qibao nodded and said: "Everyone has a portion. If you like it, we will make more next time."

The two little guys nodded, looking expectant.

Time passed slowly, and a rich sweet scent spread...

"Wow...Miss, it smells so good!" Yaya shouted in surprise.Qibao said: "It will be ready in a moment, don't worry."The fragrance started from the kitchen and spread all the way to the yard...

"Qibao, it smells so good? I can smell it in the room." Su Chenyu and Jing Chen walked into the kitchen and said.

Another half a quarter of an hour passed before Qibao put out the fire and opened the pot. Suddenly, a burst of hot air hit her face. Qibao dodged backwards. If the hot air had hit her face, it would have burned her delicate skin.

When the heat gradually dissipated, the appearance of the bread inside was revealed.

The reddish-brown crust looked smooth. Qibao shook it gently and turned the bread upside down into a large bowl. She took a knife to cut the bread. The inside was an attractive golden color, and the aroma kept pouring into everyone's noses, making people want to take a bite to taste it.

Qibao cut the honey cake into several pieces, pressed it with her hands, and found it was soft and springy, indicating that it was a success.

He cut a few pieces and asked Fuqiu to deliver them to the village chief's house, and the rest was shared by everyone.

Su Chenyu picked up a piece and found it a little hot, so he switched from his left hand to his right hand and started eating.

"Mm! Soft and tasty, with just the right amount of sweetness, yummy!"

"Sister Qibao, I'm here too!" Zhi'er grabbed Qibao's clothes and shook her.

Qibao touched his chubby little face and said: "It's still a little hot. You can eat it when it's not too hot."

Zhi'er nodded obediently, staring at the cake without blinking.

"Qibao, if you ask me, this will be a hot business if you can sell it outside. Why do I feel like there are business opportunities everywhere in your house?" Su Chenyu said while eating.

Qibao said: "Okay, if you can arrange a shop for me, I will do this business. How about that? Anyway, I won't complain about the little money."

Su Chenyu said: "That's not a small thing. I'll find you a shop in the capital. How about we become partners?"

Jing Chen asked: "Qibao, how about I give you a shop?"

"Cousin, you..." Su Chenyu was speechless...

Qibao replied: "No, how can I do that? A shop in the capital is not cheap!"

Jing Chen said: "It's okay, but it's not free, I just want a free spot, how about it?"

Qibao said: "No problem, if you want to eat it in the future, I won't charge you!"

Jing Chen said: "I will pay for it. This snack is easy to digest. I want to send some to my grandmother every day. She likes snacks very much."

Qibao nodded and said: "No problem, but overall I still got the upper hand, so I owe you a favor!"

Jing Chen smiled and said nothing.

Su Chenyu was a little unhappy when he saw that jis cousin had snatched away the duck in his mouth: "Cousin, Qibao and I have been partners for a long time. Isn't it unfair of you to do this? I'm planning to find two chefs who can make pastries for Qibao!"

Jing Chen said: "You have made a lot of money from the fruit wine business, right? Do you want to have a share of the cake business?"

Su Chenyu was suddenly choked.

Qibao smiled and said: "My fruit wine is all thanks to Brother Su, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to gain a foothold in the capital so smoothly! I have to thank you! You have always been the one worrying about this business, and we just need to produce it."

Su Chenyu looked at Jing Chen proudly and said: "Of course, we are no match for each other! Our fruit wine is now famous all over Dragon Soul Kingdom, and there are still quite a few good wine drinkers who have come to us, and having made it to this point, we can say that we've been quite successful!"