Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

Du Ruoyun jumped to her feet: "I want to bring one for my dad!"

"You should look around first before you speak," Wu Cixin said irritably.

Du Ruoyun was puzzled. She turned her head and saw that Shen Qing had already packed his things and was preparing to close the door.

It's not even noon yet, and they're already closing?

Du Ruoyun found this utterly absurd. She rushed to Shen Qing and hurriedly asked, "Madam Shen, why are you closing so early? It's almost lunchtime, and your business will definitely be booming then. Closing now is a waste!"

"The spicy beef noodles are sold out!"

Shen Qing responded politely that the spicy beef noodles sold very well today, and the customers accepted them immediately and ate them with great relish.

Indeed, instant noodles have been a popular food in both modern and ancient times.

"Then could you please come to my house and make a bowl for my father? How about ten taels of silver?" Du Ruoyun asked urgently, thinking she had offered a price that no one would refuse.

After all, the income from selling a hundred bowls of spicy beef noodles is only six taels of silver.

Shen Qing said calmly, "I'm sorry, my food is only sold in the shop, and we're out of ingredients today."

"How much money would you be willing to pay..." Du Ruoyun persisted, wanting to ask for more money.

Wu Cixin quickly pulled Du Ruoyun aside, as it would be impolite to continue.

She smiled and said to Shen Qing, "Madam Shen, Ruoyun is a bit too straightforward, please don't mind her. We'll come again tomorrow, again tomorrow!"

With that, he grabbed Du Ruoyun and left.

Du Ruoyun was confused: "What are you doing? I need to invite Madam Shen to my house so my father can also experience the spicy beef noodles!"

"Why haven't you improved at all over the years? You're still so stubborn, like a little kid. Madam Shen isn't someone you can just bribe with money. She lives in Jinzhan Lane. Do you think people who live in Jinzhan Lane are short of money?" Wu Cixin tapped Du Ruoyun's head.

"Jinzhan Lane? The people living in that lane are all extremely wealthy and powerful, are you sure? But why would someone as rich as Madam Shen be selling food?"

"That's what makes Madam Shen so unique. If you ask me, she must love food and have an extraordinary talent for it. She sells food simply out of love, not for money."

Speaking of this, Wu Cixin looked very proud.

Besides the delicious food itself, Madam Shen also possessed a strong personal charm.

How many people in this world are not tempted by money?

"Oh, I see." Du Ruoyun suddenly realized. "Well, these Madam Shens do sound quite extraordinary."

"Then we'll have to wait until tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll definitely take my dad to try the spicy beef noodles!"

"I'm going to eat a big bowl myself! No, two big bowls!"

......

Shen Qing had no idea about the interaction between Wu Cixin and Du Ruoyun.

If she were there, she would definitely smile gently.

For love?

It's not just about passion. Although she loves food and enjoys making it, she also knows that without money, one cannot stand on their own two feet in this world.

Only when basic material needs are met can passion have a place to thrive.

Compared to the system's huge reward, the price Du Ruoyun offered was negligible.

After packing her things and returning home, she opened the system.

I wonder what flavor of instant noodles will be tomorrow?

[Ding—Congratulations, host, you have successfully completed the sales task for the spicy beef noodles!]

[Ding—Selecting flavors for tomorrow's sale]

[Ding—Draw complete. Tomorrow's available flavor: Pickled Cabbage Noodles]

In an instant, a large basket of flatbread appeared before my eyes, along with a large jar of pickled cabbage and various other ingredients.

Shen Qing opened the sauerkraut jar and smelled the tangy aroma, which carried a hint of sunshine and earth.

Old-fashioned pickled cabbage noodles...

She thought for a moment and decided to first make a pot of pork bone broth.

Break the pork bones, prepare the pork belly and pork stomach, put them in a pot of cold water, skim off the foam after the pot boils, and simmer over low heat for four hours.

Almost the entire night passed, and the pork bone broth was ready the next day.

The soup is milky white, rich but not greasy, with the aroma of meat and bones blended together.

Once the soup had cooled down, Shen Qing took the pot of soup and other ingredients to Zhiweixuan.

She first took out the pickled cabbage, washed it, wrung it out, and chopped it.

Then, add a spoonful of lard to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped pickled cabbage and stir-fry over low heat. Before long, the sour aroma is released by the oil, and the sourness makes your mouth water.

She then added pickled peppers, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Instantly, the aroma filled the air. She then poured in the previously prepared pork bone broth, turned the heat to low, and after half an hour, the broth turned a light tea color with a rich garlic aroma and a slightly spicy smell.

The soup base is ready; next comes the ingredients.

Pickled cabbage is an essential ingredient, along with sliced ​​pork belly, pork tripe strips, pickled peppers, wood ear mushrooms, tofu puffs, and bamboo shoots.

Of course, an egg is also essential.

"What's that smell? It smells so good!"

"Why does it smell different from yesterday? Isn't it supposed to be spicy beef noodles?"

"Did they change again? Madam Shen is getting more and more capricious!"

"..."

A tangy aroma wafted out of Zhiweixuan, and the people queuing at the door couldn't resist it.

Everyone is guessing what food is being sold today, after all, spicy beef noodles don't taste like this.

Yan Wenli is currently in first place; his vacation is coming to an end, and he needs to rush back to the capital.

There's no other way but to come early, eat the first serving, and then leave as soon as possible.

With great anticipation, the doors of Zhiweixuan opened with a creak.

"Today, Zhiweixuan is selling pickled cabbage noodles!" Shen Qing's voice remained calm.

The diners all craned their necks, drooling.

No wonder it smells sour and fragrant, it's pickled cabbage noodles!

"Madam Shen, I'd like four bowls of pickled cabbage noodles!"

"No, I want five bowls!!"

This time, Yan Wenli learned his lesson. Although he had never tried Lao Tan pickled cabbage noodles before, Shen Niangzi's version was definitely not ordinary.

Old Master Yan behind him widened his eyes: "You ate three bowls?"

"Then I'll have three bowls too!"

He still wanted more of the spicy beef noodles he ate yesterday.

I definitely need to order several bowls of this new flavor. Even if I can't finish them, I can just save them and reheat them for dinner.

"Then I'll have six bowls!" Yan Wenli said directly.

He was determined to eat his fill today, because once he left Ping'an County, it wouldn't be easy to find such a delicious meal again.

Shen Qing accepted the money and quickly began cooking noodles.

The noodles were still the same as the ones provided by the system. A few spoonfuls of soup were ladled in, some water was added, and the noodles were added after the soup was boiled.

Once the pancake has softened a little, crack an egg into it, and add the prepared bamboo shoots, tofu puffs, wood ear mushrooms, pickled peppers, pork belly slices, and pork belly strips.

Finally, add the soul of this bowl of noodles—pickled cabbage.

Before long, a bowl of fragrant pickled cabbage noodles was ready.