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

Wang Yueshu couldn't bear to finish all the fried chicken, so she snatched a few more pieces from her husband, Xie Bantou, leaving a total of six pieces to take back to her parents' home, intending to let her parents try them.

The elderly couple from the Wang family had never tasted anything so delicious before. They all praised it highly and even licked the oil off their hands.

"Father, Mother, I'm back!" Just then, Wang Yueshu's brother, Wang Yuan, returned home.

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

An unprecedented fragrance wafted to my nose, making me itch with desire.

"Bro, you've definitely never tried this crispy fried chicken before, it's so delicious!"

There was only one piece of fried chicken left, and Wang Yueshu quickly brought it to Wang Yuan.

The elderly couple from the Wang family also highly recommended it: "Your sister is right, try it, it's so delicious, I've never eaten anything so good in my life."

Wang Yuan took a closer look and realized he had never seen this before. It was golden and looked very crispy.

"This thing is called crispy fried chicken? Where did you buy it?"

"You wouldn't believe how popular this crispy fried chicken is at the morning market, bro. The lines are incredibly long. I waited in line for ages to finally get some, so I rushed over to bring it to you and Mom and Dad to try."

Wang Yuan's eyes instantly sharpened: "This stall isn't affiliated with any guild, is it?"

As the head of the food guild, how could he not know about this so-called crispy fried chicken if it had joined the guild?

"Oh, brother," Wang Yueshu quickly said, "We're home now, so let's not talk about business. Besides, whether you join a guild or not doesn't affect how delicious it is. Try it first."

"How can you talk such nonsense? There can be no order without rules. Since you're selling food in Ping'an County, you must join my food business..."

As Wang Yuan spoke in a serious tone, he suddenly felt his mouth being blocked, and a spicy aroma filled his tongue.

It turned out that Wang Yueshu had stuffed the last piece of crispy fried chicken into Wang Yuan's mouth.

He wanted to take the food out so he could continue scolding his sister, but the aroma in his mouth tempted him, and he couldn't help but take a bite.

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Extremely crispy, the outer shell cracks in your mouth, mixing with the spicy seasoning and falling all over your oral cavity.

The tender and juicy chicken melts in your mouth, and its fresh and delicious flavor instantly fills your entire mouth.

With a couple of chews, the chicken, puff pastry, and seasonings all come together, creating an extremely complex aroma—a taste experience that is truly rare and precious.

After swallowing it, the lingering aroma remains, leaving a delightful aftertaste.

"This...this thing is so delicious!!!" Wang Yuan's eyes lit up.

As the president of the food association, what good food hasn't he eaten? But today's crispy fried chicken is so delicious that it's unparalleled in the world. The taste is unprecedented and amazing.

Wang Yueshu had an expression that suggested she had expected this; she knew that Madam Shen's crispy fried chicken would win over all the stubborn people.

"Not only that, there's also a sweet and spicy flavor, which is even more fragrant and unique. It's a pity I couldn't buy it today; I only had a small bite."

"Sweet and spicy?? This sweet and spicy..."

"I initially thought it would be strange to mix sweet and spicy, but Madam Shen's sweet and spicy fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Brother, you must try it tomorrow, it's absolutely fragrant and you definitely won't regret it. I heard they also have soda, you have to try that tomorrow too."

Wang Yuan nodded: "Since you've said so, I really want to try it. This is the first time I've ever eaten something so novel."

Then, changing the subject, he added, "However, there are rules in this industry..."

"Oh dear, brother!" Wang Yueshu quickly stopped Wang Yuan from speaking. "Your guild's entry fee alone must cost a lot of money. How much does Madam Shen earn each day? Why don't you just turn a blind eye for now and talk to Madam Shen about joining the guild in a month or two?"

Wang Yueshu had her own selfish motives; she was afraid that Shen Qing wouldn't be able to pay the entry fee and would simply refuse to sell.

Where is she going to find crispy fried chicken then?

"Can......"

"Oh, you can just pretend you don't know. There are so many stalls, it's easy to miss something," Wang Yueshu said, pulling Wang Yuan's hand and acting coquettishly. "Why don't we go queue up for fried chicken together tomorrow morning and eat our fill!"

"Let me tell you, freshly fried chicken is the best!"

Wang Yuan subconsciously licked his lips and nodded as if possessed.

It's fine to go and take a look first, besides, this crispy fried chicken really does smell amazing.

......

Shen Qing packed up his stall and went home, only to find his mother still waiting at the alley entrance.

She hurried forward: "Mom, you don't need to wait for me. My business is going very well now. You can rest at home."

"I'm panicking and can't sit still. Sigh, if I could see, I could help you." Mother Shen sighed softly.

These words reminded Shen Qing that eyes are a serious matter, and it would be better to postpone purchasing things for now. Instead, he could take his mother to the clinic to have her eyes checked first.

Since the Shen mother and daughter were driven to the dilapidated house, they have had trouble even getting food, let alone getting medical treatment for the mother's eyes.

It's better to take a look sooner rather than later; there might be hope of regaining sight.

Shen Qing pushed the cart home, packed his things, and said to his mother, "Mother, let me take you to the clinic to have your eyes checked."

"That must cost a lot of money, right? Forget it, I'm used to it. Our family isn't what it used to be, we can't afford to go through all that trouble."

Mrs. Shen frowned slightly. When Mr. Shen was alive, she had never worried about money. She never expected that she would fall into such a predicament.

"Mother, I can earn money now. I earned 20,150 coins today. Feel it." Shen Qing stuffed the money she had earned that day into her mother's hand.

She continued, "Once your eyes are healed, my daughter and I can set up a stall together, and then we can earn more money."

When Shen's mother touched it, she found several pieces of silver and a pile of copper coins, even more than yesterday.

For some reason, she felt much more at ease. Her daughter was now able to live independently, and she could rest easy even when she passed away one day.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. If you can be cured, I'll be able to watch you get married. I just hope that Song Wenqian can pass the exam soon and marry you into our family."

"Let's go, Mother." Shen Qing didn't respond at all; she had no feelings for Song Wenqian.

The mother and daughter went to the largest clinic in Ping'an County.

When it comes to seeing a doctor, Shen Qing thinks it's better to go to a large medical clinic if possible. The doctors in small clinics vary in skill level, and not only is it expensive, but it could also delay treatment.

The doctor examined the patient's eyes and took his pulse for a while before saying, "The liver opens into the eyes, and tears are the fluid of the liver."

"Prolonged weeping leads to excessive loss of tears, depletion of liver blood, and malnourishment of the eyes, hence the dimness."

"Can it be cured?" Shen Qing asked.