All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

When Meng Xiaoxing was surrounded by several middle-aged women buying groceries and asked questions, she was immediately flustered.

However, Meng Xiaoxing's personality is naturally lively and outgoing. Remembering the training that Brother Wu had given her, she quickly cleared her throat and said.

"Look at what you're saying, ma'am. Our boss said we're offering free soup for three days, with 300 bowls served each day. Of course, each person is limited to one bowl. Come with me, and I'll introduce our soup to you!"

As she spoke, Meng Xiaoxing led several middle-aged women into the store. Taozi, standing to the side, felt both embarrassed and uneasy, as he had little confidence in the business.

Han Chunming told him that the soup was not cheap. The raw material cost for one pot of soup was more than 30 yuan. With labor, rent and other expenses added, the cost of one pot of soup was close to 50 yuan.

In other words, the cost of a bowl of soup is 50 cents, and that's just a rough estimate. Selling it for one dollar seems to make a profit of 50 cents, but you have to sell all of it to make a profit.

Besides, these days, when people go out to eat, who just drinks soup?

Can you get full from drinking soup?

That tiny bowl, selling for just one yuan, only a fool would buy it!

The average monthly salary in Yanjing is only thirty or forty yuan. You'd spend one yuan to buy a bowl of soup?

Wouldn't it be better to buy a bottle of soda for 25 cents?

Putting himself in the customer's shoes, Taozi felt that he definitely wouldn't buy it.

As for the other soups, the ones that cost 8.8 yuan, 28.8 yuan, or even the highest price of 88 yuan, Taozi didn't even dare to think about them. He was afraid that only a fool would spend 88 yuan to buy a small pot of soup!

After a few middle-aged women entered the shop, the store finally became a bit lively. People in Yanjing love to watch a spectacle, especially since there was free soup to drink. Taozi was lost in thought when several groups of people entered the store.

Everyone stared at the price list on the wall with curiosity, pointing and whispering as if they were watching a peculiar spectacle. Despite feeling extremely embarrassed, Taozi still had to explain it to everyone.

There's not much to say about it. In short, there are only three kinds of soups available for free over these three days. We recommend that the elderly and children drink the stomach-nourishing and harmonizing soup, young men drink the kidney-strengthening and liver-protecting soup, and women drink the yin-nourishing and beauty-enhancing soup.

Taozi's stutter, which he hadn't had for a long time, is starting to return. He feels like he's a pimp.

Every time he introduced a particular expensive soup on the menu to the crowd, they all looked astonished, their eyes widening in surprise.

Many elderly people only dared to sit down after repeatedly asking if the soup was really free. If it weren't for the free soup, everyone would definitely think it was a shady business.

Before long, all six tables in the shop were full, and it was bustling with activity. Meng Xiaoxing was even more enthusiastic than Taozi, mingling with the elderly men and women. Some of the women were even holding menus and making noises, clearly curious about what was going on.

Taozi looked up and saw that the group was full of elderly people, with a few kids mixed in. Without even looking, it was clear that they were all there to freeload the soup.

These days, most of the people who can actually spend money are young people with jobs. These older folks are people who retired early to stay home and take care of their grandchildren. They don't have much spending power at all; they're just joining in the fun.

Taozi was annoyed by the chaotic scene. Suppressing his frustration, he went to the kitchen under the pretense of getting soup, pouted, and stared at Han Chunming without saying a word.

Han Chunming shook his head helplessly, picked up a soup ladle to ladle soup, and said.

"Are there only elderly men and women outside?"

Taozi pouted and remained silent, clearly acquiescing.

Han Chunming then revealed a playful smile and continued.

"You're still too young. The spending power of older folks is what's truly worth exploring. Taozi, how about we make a bet?"

Taozi looked at Han Chunming with a puzzled expression, and then asked.

"What kind of bet?"

Han Chunming ladled out a spoonful of soup. The soup was thick and milky white, and a special medicinal aroma made Taozi glance at him sideways.

Han Chunming said with a smile.

"We made a bet on the business three days from now, if the free period ends..."

On the fourth day, I need to make at least 300 yuan in sales for this shop. If it exceeds 300, then you lose, and from now on, you'll have to work from dawn till dusk every day, and all the chores in the kitchen will be your responsibility!

Taozi was stunned for a moment when he heard Han Chunming's words, but then he came to his senses and replied without thinking.

“Fine, let’s bet. This soup is so expensive, one yuan a bowl. You’d have to sell three hundred bowls to lose. I’m definitely betting with you. What if you lose?”

Han Chunming said with a smile.

"If I lose, you'll be my brother from now on. I'll do whatever you ask! No questions asked!"

Upon hearing this, Taozi beamed with joy and quickly nodded in agreement.

I doubt Taozi would agree to a real bet, so let's just bet on something harmless.

After the bet was settled, Taozi's frustration subsided considerably. He carefully carried the soup on a plate and walked outside.

Han Chunming watched Taozi's retreating figure and thought that he would have to hire a few more waiters, otherwise he would be too busy to handle the workload when business picked up.

The free soup attracted a group of elderly people, which Han Chunming was not surprised at all; it was all within his expectations.

What are the elderly most concerned about?

Of course, it's about health!

Decades later, those tricks to trick the elderly into giving away eggs are still going strong, let alone my own effective "stomach-nourishing and harmonizing soup"!

This stomach-nourishing and harmonizing soup has three benefits. The first benefit is nourishing the stomach. Over time, most elderly people accumulate a lot of dampness and cold in their bodies, and cold hands and feet are a common problem for many elderly people.

After drinking this soup, some mysterious nutrients can be quickly absorbed by the elderly, making them feel warm all day long.

An elderly person's body is like a withered old tree, unable to absorb ordinary nutrients properly. However, the stomach-nourishing and harmonizing soup developed by Han Chunming contains nutrients that can be quickly absorbed by both the elderly and children, thus revitalizing the elderly's body.

The second benefit is that it stimulates the appetite. After drinking this soup, the appetites of these elderly people will definitely be better than usual when they get home at noon. They may not notice it at first, but if they don't drink this soup the next day, their appetites will definitely decrease again. This is also effective for children.

The third benefit is its harmonizing effect. Drinking this soup can alleviate lower back pain in elderly people with health conditions. Although it cannot completely cure diseases, long-term consumption will definitely have a therapeutic effect on the body.

The body is all about the balance of Yin and Yang, and this soup works just like that. It can help organs that are no longer able to absorb nutrients and are almost exhausted to absorb nutrients again, allowing the elderly's bodies to return to a balanced state. As long as you drink it for a long time, it is definitely possible to live a few more years.

As for the remaining two signature soups, the Yin-Nourishing and Beauty-Enhancing Soup and the Kidney-Strengthening and Liver-Protecting Soup, their names are self-explanatory: they are effective in three days, and with long-term use, their effects are absolutely remarkable.

This special kidney-strengthening and liver-protecting soup, if consumed regularly, can definitely increase sperm vitality and improve stamina in that area.

Han Chunming had dozens of secret recipes for nourishing yin and yang in his mind. This one, which uses soup to regulate the body, was also something he had researched himself. It was a recipe that could have therapeutic effects with few side effects. He had been thinking about it for several months before he came up with it.

Health preservation emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang. Many highly nourishing substances, even potent medicines, are actually just stimulating bodily functions, and their side effects are more harmful than imagined.

These organs in the human body are very fragile, yet they are also very mysterious. The secrets of the human brain alone are enough for humans to study for hundreds of years.

Having experienced so much of the world and learned so much knowledge, Han Chunming had already vaguely figured out a direction for his research. This nourishing soup shop was part of his experiment.

He wanted to use nourishing soups to test some of his ideas and see if they could be realized.

Having experienced so much of the urban world, Han Chunming has figured it out: he should learn and study things he doesn't know. There are too many unknown things in this world, and he's only just learning to walk.

Taozi carried the plate back and forth a few times quickly. Han Chunming, seeing that it was almost done, wiped his hands and walked from the kitchen into the store.

As soon as I entered the store, I saw six tables full of people, all of whom were breathing out sounds of soup being drunk. A group of elderly men and women were discussing whether the soup was good or not.

This soup is delicious, of course. Han Chunming had been planning to open this nourishing soup shop for months, so the taste is naturally excellent. Moreover, after drinking it, there is a sweet aftertaste that makes people want to linger.

Han Chunming walked to the middle of the store with a big smile, then waved and called out to everyone.

"Good morning everyone, I'm the owner of this shop. I'd like to ask you all, is this soup delicious?"

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, everyone immediately began to offer their opinions, with most saying it tasted good and others saying it was a bit bland.

The loudest voice came from an older woman next to Han Chunming. She stood up and called out to Han Chunming with a smile.

"It tastes good, but the portion is a bit small. Boss, you should have made a bigger bowl. This small bowl is finished in just a few sips, and your waiters don't even refill it!"

Han Chunming smiled and waved his hand to signal everyone to stop, then addressed the group.

"Dear elders, let me introduce you to the soup you are drinking now. It is called Stomach-Nourishing and Harmonizing Soup, which is one of our shop's three signature soups. It is most suitable for the elderly and children!"

Seeing that everyone's attention had been drawn, Han Chunming continued speaking.

"The reason I set the limit for each customer to drink one bowl is not because I'm stingy, but because this is a nourishing soup. Each bowl contains thirty-two kinds of precious natural medicinal herbs. One bowl is just right for the elderly and children who are weak. If they drink too much, their bodies will not be able to handle it!"

Han Chunming's words were a bit mysterious, and the loud-voiced old lady next to him started acting up again, standing up and shouting.

"Oh my, is it really that amazing, young boss? You're running a business, of course you'll only say the good things. This soup is such a small bowl, and I see you've priced it at one yuan a bowl. How can we possibly patronize your business if we can't even taste it?"

The old lady's words immediately drew a chorus of agreement, with everyone clamoring for Han Chunming to add more soup.

Han Chunming wasn't annoyed. He still looked at them with a smile. He glanced at the table and saw that most of the elderly people had already finished their soup. Obviously, the soup tasted really good, otherwise everyone would be shamelessly wanting more.

Han Chunming smiled and stepped forward, walking up to the loud-voiced woman, and then spoke to her.

"Auntie, I'm really doing this for your own good. Let me check your health to see how you are. If your body can handle it, I'll let you drink all the soup you want for free today. But let me warn you, too much nourishment might not be good for your health!"

The old lady was not easily fooled. She was broad-shouldered and burly, standing at least 1.78 meters tall. Clearly, she had been quite skilled at carrying manure when she was young. She raised her round face and spoke to Han Chunming.

"Look at you, young man, how can you talk like that? I'm 66 years old, I can walk without getting out of breath or having back pain, I'm in great health. Yesterday I took my grandson to Badaling, and he couldn't even keep up with me. If it weren't for the fact that your soup tastes alright, I wouldn't even bother drinking it!"

The old lady's words resonated with many, and the crowd immediately started chattering again. Han Chunming felt like he had a flock of ducks around him, so he waved his hand repeatedly to interrupt the crowd's condemnation and then said...

"Auntie, you seem to be in good health. Alright, everyone, let's be witnesses. I'll have you drink a big bowl of soup now and see if there's anything wrong with your health!"

Everyone readily agreed!

The older woman was not to be outdone, raising her large breasts and looking down on everyone else with pride!

Han Chunming gave Taozi, who was standing at the door, a wink. Taozi shook his head helplessly and quickly ran to the kitchen.

A moment later, Taozi brought out a large bowl of stomach-soothing soup and quickly placed it on the table in front of the old lady.

In just a short while, a large crowd had gathered at the entrance of the shop to watch the spectacle, and the shop was now completely full.

The group of elderly men and women who had finished their soup weren't quite satisfied and shamelessly wanted another bowl. Since it was all free, they figured they might as well drink it. Now that they had this loud-voiced auntie as an example, everyone naturally stood up to watch the fun.

Han Chunming told Meng Xiaoxing to quickly gather everyone to prevent a stampede.

Meng Xiaoxing was also quite bold. In just half an hour, she had adapted to her new role. With her hands on her hips, she shouted at the crowd still squeezing in through the door.

"Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze! I'm talking to you, you tall, skinny guy, what are you doing squeezing in there! You look like a monkey, why don't you go home and milk your mother? Hey you, I'm talking to you, old man, you're so old, and you're still trying to rub against old ladies. Why don't you go home and rub against your daughter-in-law!"

Han Chunming pretended not to hear. In this day and age, it's normal to be a little fierce. He'd deal with this old lady first.

The middle-aged woman in the shop nodded in satisfaction when she saw the large bowl of soup in front of her. She licked her lips, still savoring the taste of the soup in her mouth. It was truly delicious.

She sat down, picked up the soup on the table, and started gulping it down. Sure enough, she was ruthless and talkative!

All the elderly people around looked on with envy as the woman gulped down her drink. The child, held by his grandfather, looked pitifully at the woman, still holding a small bowl of soup.

The crowd outside craned their necks to watch the spectacle, though they didn't know what they were looking at; they just wanted to join in the fun.

This large bowl was enough for four small bowls, and with the small bowl from before, the woman ate it all in one go.

Han Chunming watched the excitement with his arms crossed; the real show was just beginning.

The woman drank heartily, wiping the bottom of the bowl clean, then let out a satisfied burp, put down the bowl, and exclaimed contentedly.

"Now that's what drinking soup is all about, boss! Look at me, I gulped this down in one go, what could possibly happen to me?"