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

Shen Qing went home.

I took a nice, relaxing bath, then cuddled my kitten and lay down on the soft, fragrant bed.

It is easy for a person to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

I wonder how the little peacock is doing.

Never mind that for now, let's open the system and settle the account first.

[Ding—Congratulations, host, for completing the pizza sales mission!]

[Ding—Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked a new product category—Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Hot Pot)! Purchase limit: 100 servings!]

[Please keep up the good work, host!]

Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Stir-Fry)!

It's her love!

Shen Qing was so excited that he threw the dumplings aside.

With a system providing modern seasonings, combined with her culinary skills, it's sure to be exceptionally delicious!

With anticipation for tomorrow, Shen Qing fell into a deep sleep.

Tuanzi then lay down next to her pillow.

I had a good night's sleep.

The next day, when it was almost time, Shen Qing went to Zhiwei Restaurant.

When she arrived, all the other workers had already arrived as well.

Xiao Mo stopped blackening her face. Her neat short hair and delicate, pretty face made her look quite handsome.

She's helping the children sweep the floor right now.

Everyone else was busy with their own things, but Gu Qionghua stood out from the crowd.

Her eyelids were red and swollen, and there were faint dark circles under her eyes, clearly indicating that she hadn't slept well.

Upon seeing Shen Qing arrive, she rushed towards her as if grasping at a lifeline, calling out, "Madam Shen!"

"I...I can't do anything..."

Her eyes were filled with deep guilt.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Xiao Mo struck up a friendly conversation with her and taught her how to work.

But she can't even do the simplest things like sweeping the floor and wiping the table properly.

No, it's that she simply couldn't keep doing it.

This kind of dirty and tiring work is something that even Xiao Xing, the princess's personal maid, wouldn't do in the princess's residence.

Shen Qing had anticipated this situation.

She smiled and said, "It's okay, take your time, you'll get used to it eventually."

"Today you can make drinks with Xiao Mo. Making drinks is the easiest thing to do."

"Amo!" Shen Qing called out to Xiao Mo, "You teach her!"

"I..." Gu Qionghua clutched the hem of her clothes, her face full of bitterness.

Shen Qing still smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, there's plenty of time. Learn little by little, and one day you'll be proficient."

It's normal for a princess who's used to living a life of luxury to find it difficult to adapt.

However, she doesn't have time to care right now.

There's a long line of customers at the door; she needs to go prepare the spicy hot pot.

Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Hot Pot) offers a wide variety of ingredients. In modern times, customers can choose their favorite dishes and purchase them by weight.

But this is ancient times, and to avoid trouble, this spicy hot pot is still sold by portion.

Each serving of Mala Xiang Guo contains a variety of ingredients.

Chicken wings, shrimp, sliced ​​pork belly, beef balls, fish tofu, potatoes, cauliflower, wood ear mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, tofu skin, sliced ​​lettuce...

Just preparing these ingredients takes a lot of effort.

Besides the ingredients, the most important part of Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Hot Pot) is the broth.

Fortunately, the system provides all the seasonings that were not available in ancient times.

After preparing everything, Shen Qing began to stir-fry the spicy hot pot.

Heat oil in a wok, then add ginger slices and garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant. Add fermented bean paste and hot pot base and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

When the oil turns a bright red color and has a fragrant aroma, add dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and other seasonings.

Stir-fry the chili peppers until they change color slightly, then add the chicken wings, shrimp, and other meats directly into the pot and stir-fry over high heat.

Then add potatoes and other vegetables.

While stir-frying, drizzle cooking wine and light soy sauce along the edge of the wok, and add a little sugar to enhance the flavor.

Continue stir-frying until all the ingredients are coated with red oil and there is no broth left at the bottom of the pot. Then sprinkle with white sesame seeds and add a little cilantro.

Then it's ready to be taken out of the pot.

"It smells so good!"

"This smell, oh my god, I can't take it."

"Sister Shen, this new product is amazing!"

"..."

Everyone in the restaurant rushed to Shen Qing's side.

This spicy hot pot has been served in a wide-mouthed earthenware bowl.

The ingredients were piled high: chicken wings, shrimp, lotus root, enoki mushrooms...

Layer upon layer, it's hard to tell which is pressing down on which, but all the ingredients are thoroughly coated in chili oil.

A thin layer of red oil had gathered at the bottom of the bowl, with chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, and white sesame seeds scattered throughout.

At the very top, bright green cilantro, softened by the steam, lies limply on top of the ingredients.

"Try it, everyone. This is specially made for everyone," Shen Qing said with a smile.

This has become a routine at Zhiwei Restaurant; the first serving of each day's new dishes is always consumed internally.

As soon as Shen Qing spoke, everyone rushed forward with chopsticks, especially the children, who were extremely excited.

"It smells so good, it tastes so good!!"

"It's spicy and numbing, no wonder it's called Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Stir-Fry)!"

"This would be absolutely amazing with rice!"

"..."

Gu Qionghua couldn't stand the smell either.

Unlike other foods, Mala Xiangguo has a very lively aroma.

The aroma of chili peppers and hot pot broth, the numbing fragrance of Sichuan peppercorns, the salty and savory flavor of fermented bean paste, and the roasted aroma of sesame seeds.

The unique aromas emanating from various ingredients blend together, creating an aroma bomb-like effect.

You can't tell what kind of fragrance it is, but it smells so good it makes your mouth water.

Gu Qionghua uncontrollably picked up a piece of enoki mushroom with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

Take a bite.

The spiciness spreads in your mouth, and the enoki mushrooms are soft yet chewy; you can feel a slight resistance when you bite into them.

The juice is squeezed out from the fibers of the enoki mushrooms and mixed with the chili oil, making it incredibly fragrant.

"It's so delicious~" She couldn't help but squint her eyes.

At this moment, all fear, apprehension, and helplessness vanished, leaving only the enjoyment of the food.

Suddenly I realized that working in a restaurant wasn't so bad after all.

In this way, she can enjoy Shen Niangzi's delicious food for the next ten years.

That seems pretty good.

Maybe her mother will love her by then.

That would be even better.

Gu Qionghua's mood suddenly improved. After swallowing a mouthful of spicy hot pot, she suddenly felt less restless.

I was just about to take a second bite.

I'll definitely take a look.

Good guy.

It's gone, completely gone.

One child even picked up the empty ceramic pot and licked it.

To be honest, if it were before, Gu Qionghua would have felt disgusted.

But now she doesn't feel that way, because she also has a slight urge to lick the ceramic pot...

The main thing is, it smells so good! Mala Xiang Guo (a type of spicy stir-fry) is so delicious.

"Alright, now that you've finished eating, let's get ready. It's almost time to open," Shen Qing said with a smile.

She had been keeping an eye on Gu Qionghua's condition, and now that she saw that Gu Qionghua was much more relaxed, she felt relieved.

Everyone took their places and prepared everything.

When the appointed time arrived, the doors of Zhiwei Restaurant opened as usual.

"Today's new item - Mala Xiang Guo (Spicy Stir-Fry), 99 servings available, one serving per person, first come, first served!"

"The existing product categories and purchase restriction policies remain unchanged."