The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 89 Okay, let's get to work and pay for our meals

That's true. Before, Wen Zizhou would cut the bills to cover his food expenses, but after the probationary period ended, he simply stopped cutting them and would go into his room to calculate the accounts every day when he came back.

They've been taking turns coming, but they've been so busy these past few days that they've fallen behind on this task.

"Okay," Helian Yue chuckled and agreed good-naturedly, which made the little wolf howl again.

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In the ice-making shop, Wen Zixun waited for Afu and Dalang and Erlang to finish tidying up before going to help out at the shop.

"Brother Fu, Da Lang and Er Lang, you two go home first. I have to go back to the shop."

The three of them were still in shock at having made ice, but when they heard that he wanted to go back to the shop, Afu suggested, "Zixun, let me go with you."

The amount of ice made today is not large, and he feels uneasy accepting twenty coins a day for such an early hour. He has to do more work for others.

Furthermore, if someone is willing to take me on such an important and confidential task, it means they consider me family, and I can't take advantage of them.

"Sixth Brother, let's go too!" Da Lang and Er Lang said in unison.

Before they arrived, they thought it would be some kind of hard work, but it turned out to be like playing a game; it just required a bit more patience.

Today was the most relaxed day they had ever had. Aunt Xie even brought them lunch at noon, and now that it was so early, they had to go to the shop to help out.

Wen Zixun naturally had no objection; many hands make light work, so everyone could go home and rest earlier.

When the group arrived at the shop, it was already bustling with activity, and there were quite a few people outside urging them to eat.

They didn't even have time to drink some water before rolling up their sleeves and getting to work.

They finished much earlier than before, and Xie He handed each of the three helpers a bowl of chilled rice cake, saying, "You three rascals! Once you've finished your work over there, just go home. Why did you have to come all this way here?"

The village chief often helped their family, and she had watched Afu grow up; he was hardworking and sensible, so naturally she liked him.

The eldest and second sons are also good; at such a young age, they are already the pillars of the family. They are filial to their grandfather and love their younger siblings very much.

"Auntie, the shop's business is our business. Doing some work is like playing around, don't be shy."

Afu slurped the cold rice cake in his bowl and breathed it out comfortably. Dalang and Erlang nodded in agreement with what he said.

The shop door rang with a knock. Wen Zixun walked out and opened the door to find a handsome young man dressed in white, carrying a faint scent of medicine.

"Young man, I heard that you sell chilled sweet soups, so I'd like to buy some. Are you already closed?"

Jun Qianzi looked somewhat helpless. Gu Yunqi was in the dark room and kept asking for something cold because it was hot. He had been making a fuss since lunchtime.

If he doesn't get to eat today, he probably won't have a peaceful night either.

If it's cold, you need ice, but ice is a rare commodity. Where can he buy it for him?

He was sitting in the courtyard, feeling worried, when Yunhua brought him a bowl of sugar water with ice crystals.

He quickly asked Yunhua where she bought the sweet soup, and that's how he found out where she was.

Wen Zixun scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. "Yes, there are, but..."

But those were for them to eat on the road. My sister said that she couldn't let her own family suffer, so every afternoon she would set aside a few portions for her own family to eat.

Jun Qianzi thought it was a matter of money, since ice was expensive and making it would definitely be more expensive.

"Brother, even though it's expensive, I'd still like to buy some."

If he didn't have one, he would really be driven crazy by Gu Yunqi's sparrow.

Wen Zixun immediately knew he had misunderstood, and waved his hand, saying, "Young Master, you have misunderstood."

"Xiao Liu, quickly invite the guests inside! Mom will pack them up right away."

Xie He overheard this in the courtyard and thought that since it was just a few meals, she could simply skip them today.

If people find out that you have something you're not selling, they might gossip and it could affect your shop's business.

Since his mother had spoken, Wen Zixun led the man into the house, saying, "Then please wait a moment, young master. We'll bring the things over and see what you need."

The awning outside had already been taken down, so the sun was shining on him. He could just wait inside. Jun Qianzi thanked him and followed him inside.

As soon as I stepped across the threshold, a wave of icy air hit me, and the heat on my body instantly dissipated.

Jun Qianzi was secretly amazed; the location of this house was indeed excellent, with no heat at all.

As soon as he sat down, Xie He brought out the remaining chilled rice cake, fermented rice wine, iced milk, and mango sago pudding.

After introducing the dishes, Xie He said, "These are all delicious. Which one would you like, young master? I can get you some ice to chill it."

There's still some ice left over today. Anyway, we won't need it after closing time, and it'll be a basin of water by tomorrow. We might as well give it to the customers. Who knows, they might come back next time and we'll make another customer.

Jun Qianzi was slightly surprised to hear that these items could be chilled, so he smiled and said, "I'll take all of these you brought."

If Gu Yunqi can't finish it all by himself, there are other people too; if each person shares a little, there won't be any left.

Besides, the bowl of food Yunhua gave him today tasted excellent, so these shouldn't be any worse.

Xie He quickly packed it up, then covered it with ice and placed it in a small bamboo basket.

"Young master, since you bought so much, it's hard to carry. I'll give you this basket; it's homemade and not worth much," Xie He said, placing the basket on the table.

Jun Qianzi wasn't about to take advantage of someone, so he took out one tael of silver, placed it on the table, picked up the basket, and said, "Boss, you're too kind. Is this enough? Consider the extra as payment for the basket and the ice; I'll make up the difference right now."

As he spoke, he took out his money pouch, but Wen Zixun stood up and stopped him, saying, "That's enough, young master, you've given me too much."

The most expensive sweet soup in their house is only eight coins a bowl. How could one tael of silver buy this whole basket!

Xie He smiled and placed the change into the basket in his hand, saying, "I said it's a gift, and it's a gift. If you like the taste, you can come back and patronize our shop next time."

Jun Qianzi, unable to refuse her kind offer, accepted the gift and said to her, "I am the resident doctor of Jun'an Hall. If you need anything, just come and find me."

Xie He was shocked and immediately agreed.

Jun'an Hall is the best clinic in town; anyone who can practice medicine there must be highly skilled.

Everyone gets minor ailments and pains sometimes, right? Knowing someone like this is better than going there and getting lost, and this doctor seems pretty good too.

She smiled and saw them off at the shop. Just then, Old Zhao's oxcart arrived, and the group packed up and headed back to the village.

On the way, Xie He felt that it was not right to trouble Old Zhao to pick him up every day. Although he had accepted the fare, Old Zhao insisted on only taking half of it, which was a complete rip-off.

If this pastry shop opens, there will be so many places where we'll need a cart. She thought she should talk to her daughter when she got back and suggest that they buy an oxcart for their family too.