Chapter 12: The First Time...
After the cooperation matters were negotiated, the huge rock that was weighing on Su Xian's heart finally fell to the ground.
With this income, he has managed to gain a foothold and at least he doesn't have to worry about having no food to eat.
"Mrs. Liu, it's a pleasure to work with you!"
Su Xian was so excited that he got carried away and even stretched out his hand to Liu Huixiang, as if to say "We have successfully cooperated and we should shake hands".
But then Su Xian realized that this was not the 21st century and there was no etiquette of shaking hands!
This is ancient times. Although the etiquette between men and women is not as strict as in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is still shocking to rashly reach out to a woman.
But……
Just withdraw like that?
That's so embarrassing.
While Su Xian was feeling embarrassed and hesitant, Liu Huixiang opposite him had a completely different feeling.
What's the meaning?
Young Master Su took the initiative to extend his hand to her, and judging from the direction of his palm, it didn't look like he was asking for anything from her.
Her mind flashed, and combined with Su Xian's words "Madam Liu, it's a pleasure to work with you", she vaguely understood what Su Xian meant.
But, should I really do as he wishes and let him hold my little hand and play with it as he pleases?
This is frivolous!
When she thought of this, Liu Huixiang's heart began to beat wildly. Her cherry lips opened slightly and she took a deep breath.
Thinking of Liu Huixiang, although she had experienced several marriages that ended before they even started, she had never even seen the other party, let alone shaking hands with the opposite sex...
The first time is always shy.
opposite.
Su Xian gritted his teeth and prepared to withdraw his outstretched hand.
Anyway, Liu Huixiang doesn’t know the etiquette of shaking hands and won’t laugh at him.
However, just before the hand was about to be withdrawn, Liu Huixiang on the opposite side, for some unknown reason, slowly "embedded" her small hand into his big hand.
It feels smooth, soft, slightly cool and great to the touch.
Su Xian was stunned for a moment, then he could not help but gently squeeze her hand. He felt that her little hand seemed to have no bones and was very soft and tender.
Feeling her little hand being held tightly, Liu Huixiang's heart almost jumped out of her chest. Her face turned red in an instant and her breathing became rapid.
Her first time... was taken away by Su Xian.
This was the first time she had such contact with a man since she grew up...
This feeling……
It makes people's heart palpitate.
It feels so warm too!
After Su Xian squeezed lightly, he immediately let go and said with a smile: "I will bother you often in the future, please don't be disgusted."
"Master..." Liu Huixiang's voice trembled slightly. After taking a deep breath, she said, "Master, whatever you said, according to the agreement... you can... come over anytime..."
"Thank you!" Su Xian sat down again.
Liu Huixiang felt the various colorful emotions in her heart and sat down as well.
At the gate, Zhang Cuihua was running a stinky tofu stall with her back to the two men.
She keenly noticed that there was something wrong with her young lady's voice just now. Turning back, she saw Su Xian and her young lady sitting on either side of a small wooden table, looking normal.
Zhang Cuihua breathed a sigh of relief and continued to set up her stall.
"By the way, Madam Liu, Sister Zhang, I suddenly remembered something." Su Xian's face became serious.
"Sir, please speak." Liu Huixiang was still a little dazed. The hand that was held was still burning...
"The secret recipe of stinky tofu is actually very simple. Once the fame of stinky tofu spreads, will someone come and steal the secret recipe?"
Making stinky tofu using straw is indeed very simple and does not require much technical skills.
If someone learns this and the streets are filled with stinky tofu stalls, their business will definitely plummet, which would be bad.
Zhang Cuihua placed a copper pot on the stove, turned around and said domineeringly: " Don't , this is not a place where anyone can come. If any thieves dare to come, I will use those two kitchen knives to scare them to death!"
As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, as if she was holding a kitchen knife to chop melons and vegetables...
Su Xian felt an inexplicable chill in his heart.
But then I thought, I can rest assured with Zhang Cuihua here.
At this time, Liu Huixiang, who was sitting opposite, laughed at herself and said, "My lord, you are worrying too much. I have a bad reputation and ordinary thieves will probably just pass by and not enter..."
Su Hyun looked at her.
Her experience and her help to him came to mind, and he was slightly touched. He said seriously: "A gentleman should not talk about strange things! I will find a way to help you clear Madam Liu's bad reputation."
Liu Huixiang was stunned for a moment, then stood up, bowed, and said with a smile, "Thank you for your kindness, young master."
She didn't say much, nor did she stop Su Xian.
She no longer had any hope of clearing her name.
In front of the stinky tofu stall, Zhang Cuihua was busy while thinking about something.
She was actually very worried about her young lady's future.
Although she can protect Liu Huixiang now, what if she gets old, or dies first due to an accident?
At that time, the young lady was alone and helpless, and I was afraid that food and clothing would be a problem.
For a long time, Zhang Cuihua has been thinking about finding a suitable home for her daughter.
But this is too difficult...
Zhang Cuihua used to not think highly of Su Xian. Although he was a scholar, he was a nerd...
But after the "stinky tofu" incident, Zhang Cuihua's thoughts have quietly changed.
It seems that entrusting the young lady to Su Xian is also a good choice...
…
A quarter of an hour later.
The stinky tofu stall is ready.
Zhang Cuihua lit the stove, added charcoal, and set up the copper pot.
Sesame oil, stinky tofu, green onions, bowls and chopsticks, etc. are neatly arranged on one side.
As for Su Xian and Liu Huixiang, neither of them showed up and hid at the kitchen door.
This place can prevent guests from seeing them, but also allow them to hear the guests' conversations.
Liu Huixiang has a bad reputation. Although the tofu she makes is very popular, it also came about through many twists and turns.
In addition, there are some unwritten rules.
For example, Liu Huixiang cannot show up.
If any guest saw her, they would be so frightened that they would run away for their lives.
As for Su Xian, he didn't want to show up either.
He is unmarried and Liu Huixiang is a widow, so her status is awkward and it is better for her not to show up in public.
"Sister Zhang, what are you doing?" Soon, people on the street gathered around.
"There's a stove and a copper pot?"
"What's that smell? It stinks..."
Zhang Cuihua laughed loudly and said, "My neighbors, our stinky tofu has been a success! Today we are introducing a unique delicacy in the world - fried stinky tofu! Please come and enjoy it!"
"Hiss... there really is stinky tofu!"
"It really lives up to its name. It stinks!"
"Sister Zhang, is this thing really edible? I can't stand the smell... No, everyone, step back, step back quickly..."
“…”
Su Xian hid behind the kitchen door and peeked out.
Sure enough, the neighbors retreated more than ten feet, covering their noses, and some even pretended to vomit.
Seems like a bad start?
At this time, Shopkeeper Luo stepped forward and shouted, "Everyone, this stinky tofu is a lost delicacy that Nephew Su found in ancient books! The records in the ancient books should not be wrong, let's try it."
Shopkeeper Luo still had a lot of prestige, and people gathered around him again.
Hiss!
Hiss!
At this time, Zhang Cuihua heated the oil pan, poured a plate of stinky tofu into it, and started frying.
As the hot oil was stimulated, a strong and pungent smell spread wildly, which was several times stronger than the previous smell.
"Fuck!"
The neighbors who had just gathered around started to scream and retreat .
This time he retreated more than two meters away.
"Is this thing really edible? Sister Zhang, you are fooling us !"
