Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: I Can’t Take You As My Disciple
Chapter 252: I Can’t Take You As My Disciple
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Herlyee Translations
When Ji Zhao walked into the backyard with the refreshments, Eldest Sister-in-law Shen was squatting on the ground and peeling the yam skin.
“Eldest Sister-in-law?” Ji Zhao hurriedly went forward and helped her up.
“Ah Tao, you’re here?” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen smiled and replied, “Ah Tao, I plan to make yam pork ribs soup for lunch. Why don’t you stay and drink a bowl?”
“Sure!” Ji Zhao smiled generously. “Mother said that the soup made by Eldest Sister-in-law is the best.”
“If someone else were to praise me, I would definitely be overjoyed. But when you praise me, why do I feel so guilty?” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen deliberately teased.
Ji Zhao could only smile. “Eldest Sister-in-law, I made some new refreshments. Do you want to try them? I realized that using green tea juice to mix the pastries has a different flavor. Try this white jade green tea cake quickly.”
“Okay, I’ll try it. ‘
After Eldest Sister-in-law Shen wiped her hands, she picked up a piece of pastry and took a bite.
The sweet pastry carried the fragrance of tea leaves. The two fragrances complemented each other, making the pastry taste even richer.
“Delicious!” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen couldn’t wait to praise, “Ah Tao, you’re really amazing, aren’t you?’
“Actually, this is still Shen Yao’s inspiration for me,” Ji Zhao said happily. “Shen Yao likes to drink tea. He said that when he drinks tea, those tea pastries are too greasy. Moreover, the flavor of the tea pastries are too heavy and will overshadow the fragrance of the tea. Therefore, I thought of combining the two. In the end, this white jade green tea cake indeed has a different flavor.”
“Ah Tao, you’re really amazing.” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen praised from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes were filled with admiration as she looked at Ji Zhao.
“Eldest Sister-in-law, I’ve already written the recipe for this pastry.” Ji Zhao hurriedly took out the recipe from her sleeve and said with a bright smile, “You can let the chef in the shop make it first.”
“Ah Tao, we’re doing business here. Your eldest brother and I will buy the recipe for this pastry.” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen quickly expressed her attitude. “Name a price. I’ll go get the silver for you.”
“ELdest Sister-in-law, there’s really no need!” Ji Zhao was caught between laughter and tears when she saw her serious expression. “Shen Ji is a pastry shop. If we want to retain our old customers and attract new customers, we have to constantly push forward new ones. This way, our business can thrive! Besides, we’re family. It’s just a recipe for tea pastries. Eldest Sister-in-law, there’s really no need to calculate so clearly!”
Back then, when Shen Yao was injured and even gave up on himself, it was all thanks to the help of his two sisters-in-law.
The Shen family was very simple and honest. More importantly, the relationship between the family was very harmonious.
It was precisely because of this that Ji Zhao was willing to offer the pastry recipe.
After all, they were family!
“Since you don’t want the silver, I won’t force you.” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen thought for a moment and immediately made a decision. “Let’s follow the dividend model. At the end of the year, I’ll calculate the dividends that I should give you. When the time comes, you’re not allowed to decline!’
The smile on Ji Zhao’s face became even more helpless.
“By the way, Ah Tao, actually, I called you over today because I want to hear your opinion on something.” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen suddenly frowned, and her tone was tinged with a faint layer of worry. “About this matter, I keep feeling uneasy…”
Fifteen minutes later, after understanding the whole story, Ji Zhao could not help but frown. “So Shopkeeper Zhao lowered the price of the shop by fifty taels again?”
“That’s right.” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen felt uneasy. “You know that ever since the business in Shen Ji improved, your eldest brother has been thinking of expanding the shop. Now that such an opportunity has appeared, your brother is tempted.”
“But I feel uneasy. How can there be so many good things to have something fall into your lap?’ Sister-in-law Shen sighed helplessly. “It’s a pity that your eldest brother is getting along very well with Shopkeeper Zhao now. He thinks that Shopkeeper Zhao is a good person.”
“So, Ah Tao, I want to ask for your opinion. Besides, aren’t you on good terms with the restaurant’s Second Manager You? Second Manager You is knowledgeable and is a famous figure in the county city. Therefore, I want you to ask Second Manager You for help and find out if this Shopkeeper Zhao is really trustworthy?”
“I understand.” Ji Zhao nodded obediently. “Eldest Sister-in-law, don’t worry.
I’ll think of a way to investigate this matter.”
‘Yeah.’
“Eldest Sister-in-law, you’re still pregnant. You can’t let one’s imagination run wild anymore.” Ji Zhao smiled faintly and looked into her eyes. She said seriously, “If you don’t want the child in your stomach to have a bitter expression the moment they’re born, don’t worry anymore.”
“Ah?” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen was stunned at first, but in the end, she couldn’t help but laugh.
“Eldest Sister-in-law, you don’t believe me?” Ji Zhao raised her eyebrows and her tone became more serious. “Actually, a child can sense an adult’s emotions. Moreover, when Eldest Sister-in-law is free, you should talk to the child in your stomach or read to him.”
“Read to him?” Eldest Sister-in-law Shen widened her eyes in surprise. “He can understand?”
“It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t understand,” Ji Zhao explained with a smile. “Actually, prenatal education is very important. There are also some benefits of prenatal education recorded in ‘Important Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold’. In short, Eldest Sister-in-law, when you’re free, you have to talk to the child in your stomach and chat with him. It’s beneficial and harmless. Why don’t you do it?”
Hearing Ji Zhao’s words, Eldest Sister-in-law Shen hurriedly nodded.
“That’s right, Ah Tao. What you said makes sense.”
. Tvleanwhile, in the Qin Residence…
After Master Song finished looking over Ji Chen’s words, he admired the snowy scenery he had painted. He could not help but sigh. “I finally understand the meaning of the word ‘the younger generation will surpass us’!”
Ji Chen blinked and looked up at Shen Yao.
Shen Yao smiled gently at him and rubbed his head. He explained in a low voice, ‘The teacher is praising you!”
Hearing this, Ji Chen grinned.
“Chenchen doesn’t talk much.” Shen Yao smiled and explained when he met Master Song’s puzzled gaze. “But he’s very smart, and I also realized that he’s very talented in painting.”
Master Song couldn ‘t help but nod.
“I’ve seen some special children in the capital. Some of them, although silent, are exceptionally talented in a certain skill.”
“I think it’s the same for Ji Chen.” Master Song thought for a moment, stroked his white beard, and said softly, “I’m willing to take him as my disciple. ‘
“Although his paintings are interesting, the composition is still a little inexperienced. I feel that if he can focus, he will definitely make a difference in the future.” Master Song was quite satisfied with Ji Chen as a student.
“As for Young Master Shen,” Master Song said sincerely, “l can’t accept you as my disciple.”