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

"Sis, won't Dad be unhappy if we do this? How about we skip the lion dance and just go and show our support?"

Zhao Wan raised her eyebrows: "No way! Only a lion dance can make a commotion and attract customers. We'll just keep it from Father."

"Think about it carefully. What if the shop closes down, and Sister Shen stops making food because she's in a bad mood? Then we won't have anything to eat!"

There's nothing to eat!

These three words hit Zhao Cheng on the head, and in an instant, Zhao Cheng began to feel somewhat uncomfortable.

He can't eat without Shen Niangzi's delicious food.

The chef's skills no longer impressed him.

Not only that, but my parents have been eating braised pork ribs with rice every day for the past few days, and everyone seems to enjoy it.

After just two days without eating, he felt his mouth was incredibly bland.

Zhao Cheng gritted his teeth: "You're right, let's go right now and make a big splash!"

Anyway, now my parents can't live without Shen Niangzi's delicious food.

Even if his dad wanted to beat him, he would probably go easy on him... right?

Never mind, he's going all out for Madam Shen's delicious food!

......

Shen Qing did sell some, though; a few customers did buy the Four Delicacies Soup.

But business is not as good as when I used to run a stall.

Suddenly, an excited voice rang out. The voice was loud and urgent, as if someone had encountered something incredibly wonderful.

"Madam Shen!!!"

Immediately afterwards, a series of voices rang out:

"Madam Shen, we're here!!"

"Wow—Madam Shen, we've finally found you!"

"That's wonderful! Madam Shen really opened a shop! Thank God!"

"..."

Almost instantly, before Shen Qing could even react, her shop was packed with people.

They were all regular customers.

Upon closer inspection, even Master Zheng was mixed in.

Wang Chunhua, who sells wontons next door, was even more shocked and ran out of her own shop.

"Oh my god!" she blurted out.

When have I ever seen so many people on this street?!

It was like seeing a ghost.

Almost in disbelief, she rubbed her eyes and looked again.

Goodness, there are still so many people.

"How strange, how really strange!"

No sooner had I finished speaking than something even stranger happened.

The group of guests obediently lined up, as if they knew the way well, as if they had done it many times before.

She had never seen a customer be so obedient and well-behaved...

"Old man, come out and see!" she called out urgently into the inner room.

Seeing these regular customers, Shen Qing felt much more at ease.

She has always been confident in her skills and firmly believes that good wine needs no bush.

But the few scattered customers today gave her a slight setback.

She knew that if the shop stayed open for a long time, it would definitely accumulate a lot of customers, and it was only a matter of time before it became famous throughout the county.

But the system only gave her one month, which, to be honest, was too short.

The arrival of these regular customers today put her at ease.

"Madam Shen, what is this Four Delicacies Soup? I've never heard of it before!"

"Yeah, yeah, what are they made of?"

"I want a bowl, no matter what it's made of!"

"..."

The diners were all flushed and extremely excited.

Shen Qing patiently explained: "The so-called four delicacies are mountain and forest mushrooms, water shield, crab roe, and fish ribs."

"What a wonderful set of four beauties! So elegant, so incredibly elegant!" Master Zheng said, stroking his beard amidst the crowd.

He couldn't help but think that if Madam Shen had been selling the Four Delicacies Soup at the entrance of the academy from the beginning, he might not have taken so many detours.

Of course, I'm not saying that braised pork ribs are bad, but the name "Four Delicacies Soup" sounds very much like something a scholar would say.

"I want one!" he shouted in his aged voice, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Shen Qing was quick and efficient, and since he had already prepared the ingredients, the Four Beauties Soup was made very quickly.

Each small white porcelain bowl was filled with amber-colored soup.

The bright golden crab roe, the pure white fish ribs, the wisps of water shield floating on top, and the brown mushrooms sinking to the bottom.

Everything was clearly visible.

After queuing for a long time, Master Zheng finally got his own bowl of Four Delicacies Soup.

He brought the bowl close and took a deep sniff.

Instantly, the fresh aroma of mushrooms filled my nostrils, a wild fragrance carrying the scent of morning dew, as if I were walking along a forest path after the rain.

Then, the delicate fragrance of water shield rose up, extremely faint and gentle, carrying the coolness of water ripples, making one feel as if a breeze was blowing from the lake.

After the first two smells dissipate, the aroma of crab roe slowly seeps out, carrying a sweet and savory flavor that is irresistible.

In the end, the freshness of the fish ribs brought all the aromas together, creating a complex and layered fragrance.

Master Zheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly; the scent seemed to have cleansed him from head to toe.

He took a small sip and was completely stunned.

He then put down the spoon, held the bowl of soup in both hands, and slowly drank it, sip by sip.

I savored every bite, afraid of missing any flavor.

Soon, the bowl of Four Delicacies Soup was emptied.

Master Zheng closed his eyes slightly, his face full of enjoyment, savoring the moment.

He wanted that taste to linger in his mouth a little longer, much longer.

"Master, what does it taste like? How is it?" A student nearby asked curiously, as he hadn't bought any yet.

Master Zheng pondered for a long time, and he found that despite reading so many books, he couldn't find a single word to describe the deliciousness of this bowl of Four Delicacies Soup.

No, it's not that there are no words at all; he just felt that those words weren't enough to fully capture the flavor of the Four Delicacies Soup.

After a long pause, he finally said, "I don't know how to describe it."

"You are welcome to try it and experience it for yourself."

???

Even Master Zheng didn't know how to describe it? It must be absolutely delicious!

Several students nearby, upon hearing this, became even more agitated, their eyes filled with longing.

Four Delicacies Soup, Four Delicacies Soup!

I must try it today.

Everyone had this thought: those who bought it looked happy, and those who didn't buy it looked expectant.

The elderly couple, Wang Chunhua and her husband, were stunned by what they saw.

A small bowl costs 100 coins, and yet so many people are buying it—it's outrageous!

"It feels like our street has become much more lively," Wang Chunhua couldn't help but say.

Her husband, standing beside her, nodded, his face also filled with amazement.

Just then, the sound of gongs and drums suddenly came from afar.

"What's going on? Is someone getting married? And it sounds like it's getting closer and closer to us??"