Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C43. Feeling Uneasy.

Chapter 43

Although canned fruits do not have the same taste as fresh ones, the fibers of the peaches are coarser. Even after being cooked in syrup, the peaches do not turn mushy; instead, they have a crispy and refreshing sensation when bitten into.

Moreover, with the dry autumn weather, the sweet juice instantly dispels any fatigue caused by the dryness.

"This…" Wang Yuanwai couldn't help but take another bite of the peach, savoring it slowly in his mouth. He initially thought that the peach jelly was already very good, but he didn't expect the canned peaches to be even more delicious!

Before Song Zhiyuan arrived, Song Dingxiang had already instructed him. He recited, "Originally, my daughter wanted to share this recipe with you, but peaches are not widely grown in the northern regions currently. Additionally, they require careful storage as any accidental leakage of air could spoil the entire can of peaches. Transporting them is also troublesome, as continuous shaking and bumping can cause the can to lose its seal... Moreover, this recipe is something she heard from southern merchants, and it's likely already known in the south, so she didn't offer it. However, if you like it, I can have my son bring it to you daily."

Wang Yuanwai, known for his kindness, felt reassured after hearing this and said with a smile, "How can this be? I already have enough cans. Moreover, your small business with the ceramic jars and sugar is not cheap, and you are just earning an honest living. If my wife and mother-in-law like it, they can send the maid to buy it."

Song Zhiyuan added, "My daughter mentioned that although these canned fruits are good, pregnant women should not eat too much in one meal due to the high sugar content. Just consuming a few slices is enough. Once the can is opened, it should be consumed quickly."

Wang Yuanwai smiled and said, "Thank you for informing me. Because my wife is pregnant, she is cautious about everything and avoids overly sweet or cold foods in her daily diet. But thank you for your kind intentions. I have accepted your hospitality for so long without being of much help; I really feel guilty."

Song Zhiyuan hastily replied, "The fact that you are willing to have an exchange with my family every year is already a great help. Where would we dare to ask for anything else?"

Wang Yuanwai laughed heartily and said, "Regardless, our families have established a relationship. I will keep an eye on your shop in the town, so rest assured, no one will come to cause trouble."

"Thank you, Lord Wang!" Song Zhiyuan was extremely happy.

His son, who was not yet ten years old, worked in the town every day, making it quite troublesome for him and Fang Shi to worry. Although Song Dingxiang said there was no need to worry, the shop was not far from Wang Yuanwai's house, and Wang Yuanwai had promised to take care of it.

However, because he had not visited last time, he still felt a bit uncertain. Now that Wang Yuanwai had personally offered to help take care of the shop, how could he still feel uneasy?

After leaving Wang Yuanwai's house, he went back to the shop to give a few instructions and decided to sell the canned goods in a few days.

Song Houtou responded one by one, assuring Song Zhiyuan and his grandpa to relax.

Song Zhiyuan used the money from selling scarves to buy a lot of items for the workshop, including four large pots for boiling wool, four spinning wheels, and materials for nitrate. The miscellaneous items not only cost more than nine taels of silver but also required additional expenses.

"It's like spending money like water." More than ten taels of silver vanished in an instant, leaving Song Zhiyuan in disbelief.

Song Xingyi felt energized after leaving Wang Yuanwai's house and laughed, "Are you still complaining? Did your daughter not earn you some silver? We have to dig lotus roots these days, and in a few days, when the frost arrives, we'll have to harvest cabbage to make spicy cabbage. Isn't that all money-making?"