Travel through troubled times and escape famine with the system

In the courtyard, Lu You and her two siblings sat around the table.

"Second sister...are we...not celebrating?"

Looking at the large bowls filled with roast chicken and roast duck and a pot of steaming white rice on the table, Lu Ming asked guiltily.

In fact, it’s no wonder that Lu Ming was like this. Just for this table of food, Lu You spent nearly eight cents of silver.

Including the gifts he sent to Liu in the morning, Lu You had spent almost all the money he had today.

Anyone who sees Lu You spending money at this rate would think that he is just throwing away everything.

"Eat yours!" Lu You picked up a piece of chicken leg with chopsticks and put it into Lu Ming's bowl: "After eating this meal today, the three of us sisters won't have to worry about food and drink anymore!"

"I believe in my second sister!"

Looking at the fragrant rice and big chicken legs in the bowl, Lu Ming picked up the bowl and started eating.

"Is your stomach okay?" Lu You asked with a smile as he looked at Lu Ming eating voraciously.

"It's all right now!" Lu Ming muttered while chewing a chicken leg. "It's strange, the elixir you gave me this morning tasted a little bad, but it really worked. Not long after you left, my stomachache went away!"

Hearing Lu Ming's words, Lu You laughed, but then was stunned.

Aren’t Daliwan a health product that helps strengthen the body?

How can it cure diseases?

Looking at Lu Ming's lively appearance, Lu You thought in his heart.

Could it be... that I have underestimated what the system has given me?

"Second sister! From now on, I will do all the work in our family. Since we are not short of money now, let Xiaoyi study with peace of mind."

Lu Ming said happily while eating his food in big mouthfuls.

"Wait until next year for the college entrance examination and let Xiaoyi take the exam to become a scholar. Then those who look down on us will regret going..."

"Brother, I can't take the exam next year." Lu Yi said lightly.

"What?"

"Filial piety is the most important virtue. My father just passed away this year. According to the military law, unless there is an imperial examination, I must observe mourning for at least one year before I can take the imperial examination again."

"Then let's take the exam the year after next!" Lu Ming said with a smile: "Anyway, my brother is smart and can pass the exam anytime..."

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At 9:00 p.m. the next day, Lu You and her two siblings went into the city again and came to Shuxiang Restaurant.

But this time was different from yesterday. As soon as the three of them walked to the door, Liu came out to greet them with a smile on her face.

"I was just talking about you three sisters, but I didn't expect this person to be right in front of me!"

Looking at the three siblings in front of her, Liu said happily.

"Tsk... Look! Xiao Luming has grown so tall in the past two years. If I bump into you on the street, I'm afraid I won't even recognize you."

Lu Ming had not witnessed Liu's harshness yesterday. When he heard her being so enthusiastic, he felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head and smiled foolishly.

As for Lu Yi, his expression was calm, but Lu You, who was standing at the front, still had a smile on his face.

"Auntie is fine."

After bowing to Liu, Lu You turned to look at the two people behind him.

"You two, why don't you pay your respects to your aunt?"

Hearing Lu You's words, Lu Yi and Lu Ming hurriedly stood up to greet them, but Liu reached out and held their arms directly.

"Hey! We are all one family, why are you talking about two different things?"

"When you get to your aunt's place, it's just like going home. Why do you need so much formality?"

As she spoke, Liu gently took Lu You's hand and led the three of them into the restaurant.

"Little Bean! Go to the backyard and take out the jar of good tea that the shopkeeper is reluctant to drink and make a pot of it!"

While asking the three people to sit down, Liu turned around and shouted loudly to the waiter.

"Okay! I'll do it right away!" Xiaodouzi responded and ran to the backyard.

And Liu followed closely behind and lifted the curtain leading to the backyard.

"Big Head Shunzi! You two should prepare the food now!"

"We are closing today. I want to treat my niece and nephew to lunch at noon. Please bring out your best cooking skills and don't skimp on them!"

"okay……"

After hearing the response from the kitchen at the back, Liu returned to Lu You and the other two with a smile on her face.

"Aunt, you don't have to go through so much trouble." Lu You said with a smile.

"What kind of trouble is this?"

Liu looked at Lu You with a reproachful look.

"In my eyes, you are just like my own children. Why are you being so polite to your aunt?"

Hearing Liu's words, Lu You nodded slightly: "If that's the case, then I'll bother you, aunt."

"Madam, the water is here!"

A shout was heard, and a waiter came over with a tray and placed a set of exquisite blue and white tea bowls in front of Lu You and the others.

"The tea is freshly brewed and the water is still boiling hot, so be careful when drinking it."

The waiter put down the tea set and kindly reminded Lu You and the others.

Liu gave a slight glance to let the waiter retreat, then she stood up and picked up the teapot to pour tea for Lu You and the others.

"Auntie, this is unacceptable..."

Lu You wanted to stand up and decline, but Liu held his arm and pushed him down.

"Why are you being so polite to your aunt? Are you still finding fault with your aunt?"

"How dare Luyo?"

Lu You replied with a smile.

"Aunt, you actually know why I'm here today."

"To be honest, after leaving your place yesterday, I went into four more restaurants."

"You've eaten the cake, so you know how it tastes. It shouldn't be a problem to sell. As long as I agree, I'm afraid those shopkeepers will be willing to cooperate with me."

Hearing this, the smile on Liu's face suddenly froze.

Yesterday, Datou and Shunzi traveled all over Qingshi Town, spent more than two cents of silver, and bought two large baskets of sesame cakes, but none of them could compare to the one that Luyou had.

At that time, Liu understood that unless she didn't want to make this money, Lu You had already held her in a firm control in this negotiation.

But now, seeing that Lu You directly brought out other restaurants to put pressure on her without any preparation, Liu was still a little surprised.

Looking at Lu You, Liu nodded and sighed.

"Now I finally understand the boss's evaluation of you. You are indeed extraordinary."

"In that case, let's not talk about empty talk, and talk directly about the way of cooperation."

After a brief pause, Liu spoke with a smile.

"The skill of making cakes is your secret recipe."

"There are so many restaurants willing to cooperate, and you don't have to have my restaurant, so what I can pay is the cost."

"Well, I'll build you a kitchen in the back for making cakes, and provide you with all the ingredients you need."

"I won't step into your kitchen. Let Lu Ming serve the cakes, and Lu Yi keep the accounts in the front. I will take care of the food and drink for you three siblings."

"In this way, you don't have to worry about your secret recipe being leaked. I think this should be the most important reason why you choose to cooperate with me."

"Otherwise, you have no power and influence. If you cooperate with other restaurants and hold the recipe, it will inevitably be coveted by others."

"At least you can feel at ease here with me."

"What do you say?"