This pot of meatball soup was also simple to make. She used the leftover stuffing because the meat would not be fresh if she tried to use it for buns tomorrow.

It worked out nicely for her to make meatball soup.

They made the soup base from the unused bones that she purchased.

It gave out a rich smell with a texture that would only improve with pepper sprinkled into it.

Su Tang got the bones from Uncle Song's house since he purchased them from long ago. They were just sitting in the corner since no one knows how to use them.

She saw the bones while she was looking around the shop and immediately took them home to grind into a powder.

A hot bowl of green vegetable and meatball soup sprinkled with pepper. Since it warmed the whole body with one bite, it was suitable for them to eat it before starting their jobs.

There were only four meatballs in each bowl, but it was free!

Who said it was too little!

While making the plates for the other guests, Su Tang mentions to them: "The soup can be refilled for free. "

Free refills? ？？

Wang Wu and the others drank it. This was bone soup, and it tasted good. There was such a dedicated store.

They left feeling refreshed and full of energy when they finished eating.

They work very hard and need to eat a lot.

The meal only cost ten wens and tasted good too. They felt it was a very good price.

Wang Wu couldn't help but ask: "Shall we come back tomorrow?"

The surrounding people also felt coming here once was not enough: "I heard that they still have porridge to drink. Let's have some porridge tomorrow. "

They walked out the door, only to find out that there was already a long line outside the store.

Everyone was chatting with each other.

"How can the buns of this family smell so great? "

"Yeah, I can smell it from the outside. "

"So many people are here to eat it, so it must be delicious."

"Someone has come out! Let's ask them."

Someone held Wang Wu back: "Brother, is the food here really delicious? Is it expensive?"

Wang Wu immediately replied: "It's not expensive, but also very delicious. If you go there early, you will also get free meatball soup which also tastes great."

When the crowd heard they were giving away free meatball soup, the line grew even longer.

It dumbfounded the people when the imperial guard of Marquis Qi Tian Yun came over with a wooden lunch box.

Imperial guard Li felt he had come very early, but he still ended up having to line up.

The Marquis has something to do today, so he can't come over by himself. He asked him to come over and buy breakfast.

Even the emperor was surprised because of the event, and the court proclaimed it to be a joyous event.

They ordered imperial guard Li to line up immediately.

It may look like too much to outsiders, but this was their marquis!

He is very picky with his food and he shows no expressions on his face when he eats. If this continued for much longer, they were afraid his body could not withstand it.

Not to mention the fact that the Marquis's aversion to food has worsened in recent years.

The Marquis could find food that he liked to eat before the winner of the Capital God of Cooking Competition was decided. This was an unexpected event.

Meanwhile, Su Tang was very busy at the counter of the shop. She was so tired that she could barely lift her arms.

There are still so many customers in front of her, so she can only grit her teeth and endure. She held on by thinking about how much money they would make.

She doesn't feel as tired anymore!

Fortunately, she could find someone to make a special wooden plate, which looked like a modern cafeteria tray. This allowed the customers to take the dishes they ordered and to cleanup, they would just be picking up everything with the tray.

Su Tang recognized imperial guard Li and greeted him.

She knew this brother was one of the handsome man's imperial guards.

It turns out that handsome man won't be coming here today.

She only thought about this for a moment while looking at the serious guard picking up the tray. She turned her mind to an urgent idea that she needed to implement.

She needed to hire help!

In less than an hour, the small restaurant was sold out of food. The customers who couldn't buy breakfast could only sigh.

The business of this breakfast shop was fantastic.

By the time everyone rushed over, they heard the dishes were sold out.

The ones who got to taste the food let everyone else know that it was scrumptious.

They have never eaten such a delicious steamed bun, nor have they ever drunk such a delicious porridge.

It was perfection!

Su Tang said to the customers who came over: "There is only half a bowl of porridge left. It is really impossible for me to sell anymore."

Su Tang quickly put out the sold-out sign on the door, so that everyone wouldn't come in again.

As for the second aunt Su's house next door?

Compared with Su Tang's, her shop was deserted and no one bothered to come at all.

Their steamed buns were similar in price and about the same size.

There was no competition at all since one was clearly better than the other.

Su Tang looked away while pretending not to see the spiteful look from next door.

It was just the beginning for them.

Since they killed the 'original' Su Tang, don't blame her for getting revenge.

As she was trying to close the door, she saw a woman in her 30s or 40s hesitating in front of her shop.

The woman gritted her teeth: "May I ask if the store still has porridge? I want to buy some, but I don't know the price."

This woman was someone the original body remembers.

She is a widow raising a ten-year-old boy by herself. Fortunately, the boy is obedient and good at studying.

The woman relied on washing the papermaking materials to feed both of them, but it was naturally not enough.

She would not be hesitating about buying a bowl of porridge otherwise.

Seeing her sad state, Su Tang could not help but apologize: "There is only half a bowl left, so it can't be sold."

Before Su Tang could even finish the second half of the sentence, the woman immediately said: "Half a bowl is fine! Can I get it on credit for now?"

After shouting, the woman was a little embarrassed and explained: "My son has been ill for a few days, so I want him to eat something good. I wanted to buy some for him when I smelled the porridge from your shop. I live nearby so I won't run."

Su Tang let her in because she could feel her sincerity. She quickly gave the woman the rest of the porridge and an additional two tea eggs.

"You don't need to pay, you can go feed your child first."

The woman thanked her before leaving. She said that she would definitely be back to repay the money.

Everyone called this lady Aunt Zhou. Su Tang got the impression that she was very hardworking.

She was a woman with no trade skills, but she could still support a half-grown boy and pay for his education. This shows her diligence in her work.

It was just that she had not been gone to her workplace for a while, so her family was not in a good place right now.

Su Tang had an idea in her heart when she heard Aunt Zhou's request.

If she was really that diligent then why not hire her to help at the restaurant?

Su Tang thought about the requirements for her job position. She didn't just need someone who knew how to do the job, but someone with excellent character as well.

Su Tang wanted to recruit her if there was a chance.

She wasn't expecting an opportunity to get more workers to come so quickly.

The woman came back with seven wen in the afternoon to pay for the porridge.

Su Tang saw that her fingers were white and guessed that she had washed the papermaking material again to get the money.

The woman looked grateful: "My son didn't want to eat anything, but I didn't expect he would like your porridge. After eating, he felt much better. Thanks a lot."

Su Tang handed the money back and said with a smile: "If someone is sick, they have to eat. Eat more to keep the body healthy."

At this time, Su Tang had already planned to recruit this woman.

It was not a temporary position since running a busy breakfast shop alone will be too tiring in the future.

Her brother was seven years old. How can she make him stay up late and get up early with her?

She could also tell that this woman was not afraid of hard work since she could do rough work like hand washing the papermaking materials.

She had character as well since she came back to pay for her porridge this morning with the money she earned today.

Su Tang seems soft, but she had an earnest temper. She directly said, "Aunt Zhou, I want to ask you a favor. You live nearby, so do you know a woman who is looking for a job. I want to find someone to help me in this small restaurant."

Aunt Zhou was surprised.

Aunt Zhou replied: "Miss Su is looking for someone to help? Do you think I can? "

Aunt Zhou continued: "I am good at washing, I'm working hard, and I am not afraid of getting tired. "

Su Tang waited for her to finish before replying: "We will start work early because it will be busy. We will start the day at 3.00 in the morning and close around noon at 11.00."

From 3 to 5 in the morning, they will boil porridge and steamed dumplings.

They will close around 9 to 11 in the morning. They will still need to clean up and wash the dishes after breakfast gets sold out.

That adds up to seven or eight hours of work.

Su Tang continued: "If you work for me, you and your son will get two meals a day. One in the morning and one afternoon. The pay will be four taels a month, but work will be hard. Aunt Zhou, you can think about it first. If you need time, you can come back tomorrow to tell me."

Su Tang decided on this salary after some consideration.

Although four taels were not much, it was the average salary according to her memories.

The difference was that Su Tang was also providing them with two meals a day.

Who would have guessed that as soon as Su Tang finished speaking, Au Zhou answered without hesitation: "Accept! I will accept this job!"

Aunt Zhou thought about it again after she finished speaking: "Miss Su, don't you know the outside market? Few places would pay such high monthly wages."

This treatment was as good as the servants who work for rich households.

Su Tang puzzled: "I heard the guys from the other stores talking about it. Isn't it all three or four taels? "

Aunt Zhou heard this and laughed: "Those guys are men, right? Men do heavy work, so the monthly salary is higher. "

"Then don't worry about it. I'll set this as the monthly payment." Su Tang smiled, "Aunt Zhou, don't worry, I know in my heart." (idiom Su Tang means she knows aunt Zhou's character so that she won't deceive Su Tang)

Aunt Zhou saw that the owner had a pleasant manner of speaking and doing things, even though she was young. She still couldn't believe that she had gotten such good conditions for her job!

Usually, no matter how hard she works on weekdays, she could only get two taels a month max.

That is not counting the expenses for food and drink.

If she worked here then not only could she get four taels, but she could also get two meals a day as well!

What kind of fantasy work was this!

She would definitely do her best!

Su Tang continued the discussion with Aunt Zhou and decided that she will start early tomorrow morning. Her salary will also be calculated starting from tomorrow as well.

Today's porridge and tea eggs would be on the house.

After solving the issue of getting more workers, Su Tang felt like she had forgotten something.

After thinking about it for a long time, she still couldn't remember what it was.

She saw two guards rush over just as she was about to close the door.

One officer opened his mouth and said: "You are the Su family girl, Su Jin Tang?"

Su Tang nodded, and suddenly a thought flashed in her mind!

The officer gave her the paperwork in his hand: "The second round of the Capital God of Cooking Competition is about to begin. Remember to be prepared. This is the requirement for the second round."

Another officer smiled and said: "Most of our people from the western part of the city have been eliminated so you have to work hard."

Su Tang took a deep breath. That's right!

She still has to participate in the competition!

She was so busy these days that she forgot about it!