This was to be sent to Sun Shi.

Zhang Huaihua made a mistake and received the punishment she deserved, but her reputation was completely ruined.

Everyone was deeply disgusted by her behavior of being so greedy for money that she would not hesitate to poison people.

However, the troubles of the children did not affect the parents; this was a common understanding among ordinary people.

Therefore, although everyone was disgusted with Zhang Huaihua’s behavior, they sympathized with her mother, Sun Shi, especially since she was ill in bed. After Zhang Huaihua went to do hard labor, the family had almost no income, and even basic food and clothing became a problem.

So the residents in these alleys spontaneously took care of Sun Shi.

Some would bring a few steamed buns, others would offer some soup cakes, and some would even help wash her…

It can be said that those with wealth contributed financially, while those with strength offered their physical assistance.

Su Yujin originally didn’t want to get involved. But she was residing within these few alleys and having had previous dealings with Zhang Huaihua, coupled with the fact that Zhang Huaihua’s family compensated her with five taels of silver back then, if she showed no response at all, it might be criticized as being unsympathetic. This in turn could affect Su Ji’s business.

Most people tended to sympathize with the weak; it was a societal norm.

So Su Yujin asked Mama Liu to make two pairs of the most ordinary cotton-padded clothes and bring some soup with her, which was considered a decent thing.

Mother Liu asked Ai Cao to go with her.

They went after lunch, and after spending about an hour, they returned with empty hands to report to Su Yujin.

“Everything has been given.”

Ai Cao said, “Aunt Sun refused to accept them. She only said that Zhang Huaihua’s incident had caused a lot of trouble for Miss. She felt very guilty in her heart and could never accept something from Miss.”

“When Aunt Liao happened to deliver soup cakes, she persuaded her, and then Aunt Sun accepted them. She thanked repeatedly, and said things like Miss shouldn’t feel troubled.”

Liao Shi also went.

Su Yujin blinked, “Aunt Liao also cares about Aunt Sun.”

“Yeah, I heard from the neighbors that Aunt Liao often goes over to deliver food and help Aunt Sun wash her body. It’s also because of Aunt Liao that the neighbors around here have been visiting one after another.”

It seemed that this Liao Shi was also an enthusiastic person.

However, the way Liao Shi came to the house that day to borrow a rolling pin was not very friendly.

Maybe she just saw it wrong?

Su Yujin raised her eyebrows.

After all, these were just trivial matters, and Su Yujin didn’t take them to heart. As the weather became cooler, Su Ji’s business here became better and better.

The weather was cold, so Su Yujin added a new noodle stew to the noodle soup – spicy braised pork noodles.

There were enough chili peppers and red oil in the braised pork to enhance the flavor. It was spicy and delicious. After a bowl of noodles, you can break a sweat even on a cold day. It was hearty and comfortable.

“Miss Su, the business in your shop is truly thriving,” Ren Jianbo saluted Su Yujin. “All these food items are delicious and well-presented. It’s evident that Miss Su’s skills are becoming more refined.”

Looking at the young man before her, dressed like a refined scholar, who seemed somewhat familiar but not someone she could recognize, Su Yujin nodded slightly in acknowledgment, considering it as a return of courtesy. “Thank you for the praise. May I know how I should address you, sir?”

“My surname is Ren, and my name is Jianbai.” Ren Jianbai replied, “I passed the scholar examination last year, and now I’m studying in the county school.”

“It turns out to be Ren gōngzi.” Su Yujin bowed again.

“Miss Su, you’re welcome.” Ren Jianbai was a little embarrassed, “Speaking of which, Miss Su saved a child who was choking. I mistakenly thought that Miss Su was doing something random. I almost misunderstood Miss Su. I’m really sorry.”

Su Yujin heard this and then remembered the incident. The person in front of her was the one who blocked her from rescuing people that day.

No wonder it felt a little familiar just now.

“It’s not an exaggeration to be ignorant, Ren gōngzi, don’t take it to heart.” Su Yujin said with a smile, “Ren gōngzi is here for dinner today, what do you want to order?”

Ren Jianbai looked at the food arranged in a row, and after thinking for a while, he said, ” A bowl of assorted mountain mushroom noodles, a lion’s head, and a piece of braised dried tofu.”

“Hmm… let’s have another beef tongue shāobǐng.”

“Okay, Ren gōngzi, please sit down.” Su Yujin raised her hand, gesturing with an inviting gesture. She then tossed portions of noodles into the nearby pot that had been prepared in advance.

Qinghe took the chopsticks to gently stir the noodles to prevent them from sticking together. Then, she grabbed a deep bowl, ready to scoop the noodles, ladle the broth, and add the toppings later.

Everything was packed up and Qing Kui carried it on a tray and delivered it to Ren Jianbai.

“Please use it slowly.”

“Thank you.”

Ren Jianbai took the chopsticks from the chopstick cage and put the noodles into his mouth.

Whether it was noodles or lion’s head, they all tasted the same as before. They hadn’t changed at all and were still as delicious. The beef tongue shāobǐng that he ate for the first time was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, full of peppery aroma, and very delicious.

Sure enough, Su Ji’s food was the best.

Ren Jianbai narrowed his eyes with a smile and moved his gaze from the noodle bowl in front of him to Su Yujin who was busy.

Su Ji’s business seemed to be very prosperous.

Moreover, every waiter’s movements were smooth and fast, and the cooperation was very tacit, which shows that Su Yujin managed well.

And even though the business was so good and the money was so easy to make, Su Yujin was not arrogant at all, and she didn’t even have the air of being a shopkeeper. She fully did everything herself.

Miss Su…

Was really great.

Ren Jianbai felt happy and ate all the noodles in the bowl and the sesame seed cakes in his hands then stood up and paid.

“Ren gōngzi, please go slowly.” Su Yujin said politely.

“Thank you, Miss Su, for reminding me.” Ren Jianbai responded with a smile.

After leaving the door of Su Ji’s shop, Ren Jianbai still stood at the door for a while. Seeing that there were more and more people in Su Ji’s shop, he could no longer see the beauty in the shop, so he withdrew his gaze and walked home.

The door of the house was ajar. Ren Jianbai paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and then pushed the door open.

Liao Shi was doing laundry in the courtyard. She raised her head when she heard the commotion. When she saw Ren Jianbai coming in, she was overjoyed and said, “Xiang…”

Seeing Ren Jianbai’s expression unhappy, Liao Shi stopped talking and awkwardly put her wet hands on the hem of her clothes. She wiped her face and said, “You’re back?”

“Yes.” Ren Jianbai nodded and said in a calm tone, “I’m back, Mother.”

Author’s Note: I recommend the author to complete the book Farming “The Farmer’s Stepmother Skillfully Farms“, a short and heartwarming farming article for parents~

(End of this chapter)

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