Chapter 994: Chapter 994 Making Dumplings_1 Chapter 994: Chapter 994 Making Dumplings_1 Speaking of this, she couldn’t help but think of Yang Wenxiao’s selfishness, “He is truly devoted to Liuli.”

“It’s because Liuli is quite skilled,” Tong Sanlang said casually as he gnawed on a rib.

“That also shows that he is a man of substance. If he had met one of those who only care about appearances, Liuli’s interesting soul would have been useless.”

“Hmm, which is why she could use him as a potential asset,” Tong Sanlang put the bone on his plate, reached out for another piece with his chopsticks, and said, “Compared to him, Gu Yu falls far behind.”

Look, although Yang Wenxiao was so enticed by Liuli that he fell for her, he still actively stepped aside out of brotherly loyalty.

But what about Gu Yu?

For a woman who had deceived him, he insisted on placing the heavy burden of rebellion on his two sons.

They’re not his biological sons, are they!

Qiao Xiaomai blinked and, seeing the mockery on Tong Sanlang’s face, clicked her tongue twice, “Let’s change the subject, lest you get even angrier.”

“Then you start a new topic,” Tong Sanlang didn’t want to bring up Gu Yu either.

“Well… how about thinking of ways to make some money during the New Year?”

There was less than a month left until the New Year, and Yang Wenxiao would set off for the capital in a few days.

“How to make money?” Tong Sanlang asked.

“What do people eat here during the New Year?” Qiao Xiaomai asked.

“In the north, they eat dumplings; in the south, they eat sweet dumplings. The south is too far to consider, so let’s just talk about dumplings. This could barely be considered a special dish. Rich households will have many exquisite dishes besides dumplings, while poor families can only afford dumplings. The even poorer ones can’t even afford dumplings made with white flour.”

Qiao Xiaomai gnawed on the bone in her mouth, thinking about some people who couldn’t even afford white flour dumplings. She swallowed the meat in her mouth, “Let’s just talk about those who can afford dumplings.”

“You want to make dumplings?” Tong Sanlang asked.

“Our family only has three little pigs left now, and one of them has to go to Head Gu. The remaining two will be gone if we just eat them casually. I would say rather than eating them, it’s better to make them into dumplings and sell them at a high price.”

“How high a price can dumplings sell for?”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai curled her lips, a sly smile appearing on her small face, “Here, people just plainly eat dumplings without adding anything inside, right?”

Tong Sanlang nodded.

“Then let’s make some dumplings with something inside. For instance, cooper coins, symbolizing wealth and treasure in the coming year; dates, meaning one might have a valuable son early on; and sugar and honey, signifying a sweet and happy new year.”

Hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Tong Sanlang’s handsome face, “Can we really do that?”

“Of course we can.” Qiao Xiaomai’s face held a touch of pride, “When the time comes, we can have the shopkeeper come up with a variety, to promote sales.”

Although these dumplings, even if sold at sky-high prices, wouldn’t make much money, it was still better than nothing.

Making millions of silver overnight is great, but small transactions that earn a few dozen cooper coins should not be overlooked either.

“Agreed,” Tong Sanlang nodded.

So, in the afternoon, Qiao Xiaomai led the horse-drawn carriage to Anping Village.

Now, all the troublemakers of the Tong Family’s new house had been locked up in the old courtyard. She became more active around the new house and brought some snacks for Tong Xiaoyue and Tong Xiaoxing when she visited.

On one hand, these were children after all; it was about caring for children.

On the other hand, it was also a warning to Li Rou and Tong Dalang: see, all who opposed her were now confined. If you are wise, try to cause less trouble in the future.

She didn’t know if Li Rou got the message, but she seemed quite enthusiastic when she saw her.

Qiao Xiaomai responded with indifferent courtesy and then explained her purpose to Tong Tiehu: to pick a few honest and good-natured people to go to the manor to learn how to make two-wheel carts.