The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 178 Being Suppressed

It's just a few people who are not short of money, buying some stinky tofu and other snacks to satisfy their cravings.

For example, Fang Chong is a regular customer here.

It was just that Shen Yan had just learned his name, and the two of them were not very familiar with each other, but Shen Yan felt that he was not short of money.

Because every time Fang Chong came he either rode a horse or took a carriage. Not only did he have fair skin, he was plump and slightly round, but he also had a purse hanging around his waist. At first glance, he was obviously the son of a wealthy family.

The clothes he was wearing, a long running jacket, looked very valuable, and the fabric was also very good. It might cost several taels of silver to buy one foot of fabric.

So, people can buy three servings of stinky tofu at one time.

With a smile on his face, Fang Chong took a bite of Shen Yan's freshly fried stinky tofu, and couldn't help but admire Shen Yan's exquisite craftsmanship.

The spicy taste seemed to jump on the tip of his tongue, and he couldn't help but close his eyes and enjoy the deliciousness of the moment.

Shen Yan stood in front of the stall, watching Fang Chong's reaction, secretly delighted.

As a small stall owner, she prepares every dish with care, hoping to bring full satisfaction to her customers.

Fang Chong, a regular customer, gave her great encouragement and recognition. Although he did not often express it, Shen Yan could feel his affirmation of her craftsmanship from the fact that he bought multiple portions every time he came.

After Fang Chong finished eating the stinky tofu, he looked at Shen Yan with a smile and said, "Miss Shen, your stinky tofu is getting more and more delicious. You always have new ways to make it every time you come here."

Shen Yan smiled and nodded, and said modestly: "Mr. Fang, thank you for your praise. It is my greatest honor to receive your recognition."

Fang Chong shook his head, with a look of admiration and curiosity: "Miss Shen, are you thinking of new dishes again? I wonder if there will be new dishes when I come again tomorrow."

Shen Yan chuckled and said, "Yes, I always like to try new recipes and dishes. The dishes in Xiangxiang Shop, whether meat or vegetarian, are changed every seven days. Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

Fang Chong nodded, looking at Shen Yan's focused and serious expression, he couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration.

This young girl not only has excellent skills, but also has a meticulous mind and an extraordinary business acumen.

He secretly decided in his heart that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely get to know Miss Shen better, perhaps they could work together to do more interesting things.

"Miss Shen, next time I come here, could you please recommend some new snacks? I'm looking forward to it." Fang Chong asked politely. He didn't come to Guandao often, and when he did, he only ate at Shen Yan's.

Shen Yan smiled and nodded: "Of course, Mr. Fang. I will prepare some special snacks for you to taste."

The conversation between the two people in the market gradually attracted the attention of the people around them. After all, Fang Chong was of extraordinary status, and Shen Yan was a well-known stall owner in the market. Their interaction naturally became a beautiful sight.

Fang Chong took out a few copper coins and gave Shen Yan a gentle smile.

"Ms. Shen, don't be unhappy. Your stinky tofu is really delicious. I've eaten a few servings and it's still not enough. If they don't buy it, it means they can't eat good things. Please make me another one."

As he said this, Fang Chong finished the last piece in the bowl, feeling extremely satisfied.

Shen Yan smiled and said, "My dear, you have already eaten three servings today. If you eat another one, you will get too full."

As she spoke, she fished out two braised eggs from the basin and placed them in Fang Chong's bowl: "Here, I'll give you two braised eggs for free today. Thank you for your support of the new product."

Fang Chong frowned and said, "Can we change it to fried eggs? I like fried eggs that are sizzling and greasy. They smell delicious."

Shen Yan pretended to change her expression: "If you don't like it, return it to me. It's not that complicated. Don't push it too far."

Fang Chong quickly protected the braised egg in his arms: "Hey, hey, hey, I already said it's a gift, there's no reason to take it back. Quickly bring me two servings of snail noodles, remember to add more tofu puffs and fried eggs!"

"Our snail noodles are a big portion. Don't eat too much or you'll upset your stomach." Shen Yan reminded.

"It's okay. I'm a big guy and at the age of growing up. I think this is not enough." Fang Chong naturally has a big appetite.

"But if you can open your stall in town, I won't have to ride back and forth every day."

Just to eat at Shen Yan's stall, Fang Chong rode his horse to the town every day. He just liked it.

Fang Chong took the bowl and two braised eggs from Shen Yan with a smile, and secretly sighed that this little girl had a very good reputation. However, Fang Chong knew that if Shen Yan opened this shop, no matter how many people in the county and villages wanted to eat, they would not be allowed to come.

Shen Yan thought for a moment and said, "Just wait for me to work hard, and I'll be able to open a store in town next year."

Upon hearing this, Fang Chong's eyes lit up: "Miss Shen, are you serious? If you don't have enough money, I can pay for you to rent a shop."

Fang Chong is not short of money, but he just likes to eat these snacks. What's more, Shen Yan is a good cook. If he can form a partnership with Shen Yan, he will definitely be the first to taste every new product in the future.

Shen Yan politely declined: "It's not about money now. Thank you for your kindness. The main thing is that I have some other things to deal with. By the time I finish all the things in the village, it will take until next year. I'm really sorry."

Shen Yan did not take Fang Chong's polite words to heart. Although Fang Chong was not short of money, he just invested in a store for fun.

But if she cooperated with him, Shen Yan would feel as if she was being suppressed, which was always a bad feeling.

Shen Yan felt that it would be better for her to work on her own. Setting up a stall was also a good option now. It was not only stable but also provided sufficient cash flow.

Although the Xiangxiang Shop, the snail noodle and the Roujiamo stalls are doing good business now, their costs are also very high despite their high income.

Because Shen Yan was never stingy with wages, the salary she paid to Xiaolan and Guifang and other helpers was no less than fifteen cents a day, not to mention that she split it in half with Li Cuilian.

If she opened a shop, the rent alone would be more than ten taels a year, which would put too much pressure on her.

Now we are completely supported by working capital. If we put all the working capital into renting a house, we may not be able to get much back.

Shen Yan understood her situation clearly.

Although she could feel Fang Chong's sincerity and generosity, she was more focused on maintaining her current way of life and business.

Although she has dreams of opening a shop, she still has many things to take care of and is content with her own stall.

Needing money is secondary; the most important thing is to have autonomy in your own hands.

"Mr. Fang, I appreciate your kindness, but I still want to deal with the things at hand first."