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

The white porcelain bowl holds a pale amber-colored soup, like the morning light of early spring shining through a window.

It was so clear you could see the bottom, yet it contained a glimmer of light.

There were no impurities or floating oil in the soup.

Mushrooms, water shield, crab roe, and fish ribs each have their own place in the soup.

Mushrooms sink to the bottom, water shield floats on the surface, fish ribs are suspended in the middle layer of the soup, and crab roe is sprinkled on top, which can be described as the finishing touch.

The steam from the soup sprayed onto people's faces, and even before drinking it, one could feel a comfortable warmth.

Yan Xian couldn't help but squint slightly, and scooped up a spoonful of soup into his mouth.

The next moment, he froze, his eyes wide open, as if he were experiencing some kind of wondrous journey.

So fresh! Absolutely so fresh!

This freshness comes from the combination of four ingredients, so fresh it's almost overwhelming. The layers are distinct yet blend together perfectly, making it truly amazing.

To be honest, he had eaten many good things at the Yan residence, including delicacies bestowed by his master, but none of them could compare to the Four Delicacies Soup he had today.

This taste is simply unparalleled; he had never tasted anything so delicious before when he was with Old Master Yan in the capital.

Yan Xian ate one mouthful after another, almost instinctively, and in just a few breaths, the soup in the white porcelain bowl was emptied.

He smacked his lips, still wanting more.

With a sudden thought, he walked directly up to Shen Qing:

"Madam Shen, your Four Delicacies Soup is truly excellent. Could you please make a few bowls for our master at the Yan residence? You can name your price."

Yan Xian was able to become the steward not only because he had been in the Yan family for a long time, but also because he handled things properly and always considered his master's needs.

Having tasted this Four Delicacies Soup today, I was immediately tempted to have Shen Qing come and cook it for Old Master Yan.

The Yan family residence?

Shen Qing couldn't help but glance at Yan Xian again.

She hadn't forgotten the arrogant and domineering purchasing agent from the Yan family yesterday.

"I'm sorry, the Four Beauties Soup is only sold in the shop." She shook her head.

She didn't want to get involved with the Yan family or anything like that.

She was focused solely on completing the system's tasks.

Yan Xian was momentarily taken aback. In Ping'an County, no one would refuse him if the Yan family was mentioned.

Moreover, he said he could name any price.

Could it be that Madam Shen didn't understand?

"No matter how high the price, the Yan family can afford it. A trip to the Yan family can be worth as much as you make selling Four Delicacies Soup all day long," he couldn't help but remind you.

I thought Shen Qing would change her mind, but to my surprise, she still refused.

"I'm sorry, no amount of money will do. My Four Delicacies Soup is only sold at Zhiweixuan."

Her main task is to complete the system tasks, which are to make Zhiweixuan famous throughout the county.

Going to the Yan residence would only be a waste of time and is completely unnecessary.

Yan Xian was stunned, and it took him a long time to accept this fact. In the end, he could only say, "Then I'd like to take one with me, is that alright?"

"You can take it with you, but you'll have to return the bowl later."

"no problem."

Yan Xian packed a portion to take back to his residence. The Four Delicacies Soup tasted incredibly delicious, and he had to let his master try it.

......

Shen Qing continued to work; there were even more people today than yesterday.

The diners ate with gusto, wishing they could lick their bowls clean.

"Give me a serving of Four Delicacies Soup!!" Suddenly, a very arrogant voice rang out.

Shen Qing looked up and saw that the newcomer was a plump man with an arrogant expression. It was Zhao Wu, the purchasing agent from the Yan family who had come here yesterday.

"One hundred coins," Shen Qing said calmly.

Zhao Wu's brows furrowed instantly. Reluctantly, he pulled out a hundred coins from his pocket and slammed them on the table: "Give me a bowl right now!!"

He certainly wasn't there to support Shen Qing's business, nor did he want to give Shen Qing any money.

But there was nothing he could do; he was just craving it!

He was so hungry for it, he really craved it. Ever since he ate that Four Delicacies Soup yesterday, all he could think about was the Four Delicacies Soup.

Today he had intended to find a way to mess with Shen Qing, but he was just too hungry and couldn't control himself, so he came to Zhiweixuan again.

Never mind, let's eat to our hearts' content first.

As for how to get this young lady to comply, he already had a plan.

Shen Qing accepted the money and pushed a bowl of Four Beauties Soup in front of Zhao Wu.

Since she's being paid, she doesn't need to cause any trouble.

Zhao Wu couldn't wait to pick it up and gulp it down in one go, like a wild beast that had been starving for a long time.

After finishing his drink, he licked the white porcelain cup clean inside and out.

He then revealed an expression of extreme enjoyment.

"It smells so good!" The exclamation couldn't be contained.

After a while, he placed the white porcelain cup on the table, and when his eyes met Shen Qing's again, a hint of greed appeared in them.

No, one hundred coins a day is too extravagant for him, and a bowl of Four Delicacies Soup is simply not enough for him.

He needs to act now and force Shen Qing to submit as soon as possible, coercing her to cooperate with him and supply the Yan family with the Four Delicacies Soup.

In this way, he can get a free bowl of Four Beauties Soup!

Zhao Wu gave a cryptic smile, then strode away.

Shen Qing was confused. She just felt that Zhao Wu was acting strangely, as if he was hiding something.

The four hundred servings of Four Delicacies Soup sold out quickly, and many diners were still unable to enjoy it today.

After apologizing to everyone, Shen Qing suggested, "You can come back for the Four Delicacies Soup tomorrow. Today, you can try the wontons next door; they're quite good too."

Hearing Shen Qing's words, Wang Chunhua next door was so moved that she didn't know what to say.

She hadn't been calling out her wontons at all because she didn't want to steal Shen Qing's customers.

Unexpectedly, Shen Qing took the initiative to invite her guests to eat her wontons.

This girl is so kind.

Wang Chunhua smiled at Shen Qing with tears in her eyes to show her gratitude, and then quickly said, "The wontons are freshly made, fragrant and affordable, only five coins a bowl, everyone come and have a taste!"

"Wontons! Wontons!!"

Yesterday, customers who had eaten Wang Chunhua's wontons were all puzzled when they heard the price of five coins a bowl.

"Weren't the wontons four coins a bowl yesterday? Why are they more expensive today??" someone shouted.

Wang Chunhua glanced gratefully at Shen Qing and explained, "It's different."

"Miss Shen helped me improve the wontons, adding some new ingredients, so the price naturally went up."

"But I guarantee it will be a hundred times better than yesterday's wontons!"

Wang Chunhua felt she wasn't exaggerating at all. Yesterday, she tried Shen Qing's method and the wontons turned out with thin skins, large fillings, tender and elastic meat, and the soup was incredibly delicious.

It tastes much better than her previous wontons.

They're not even in the same league.

"Shen Niangzi's improved wontons??"

"Really?"

"Did Shen Niangzi improve your wonton recipe?"

"Good heavens! I must eat a whole bowl!"

"..."