Chapter 20: The Banknotes in the Drawer

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ding Jun restrained her smile and put the cakes aside to cool. Then, she looked at the children as if she was about to award them. She raised her voice and asked, “Are you hungry?”

The children had already had their dinner and did not have the habit of eating supper. When they heard Ding Jun’s question, they remembered the delicious food she had made and nodded. “Yes.”

Ding Jun glanced at Chen Zhiguo and a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes. “Then I’ll make supper for you all.”

It was supper time, and it would not hurt to have an additional meal occasionally. Moreover, she had gotten the money for the cakes that the parents had ordered this afternoon. She could make more delicious food for them.

Chen Zhiguo and the children cleaned up a little and sat down around the table together. Ding Jun skillfully made six dishes and a soup for them and set up a big table. The smell was so fragrant that the children swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva.

Chen Zhiguo ate five bowls of rice with the dishes. The children did not lose out and each of them ate more than the last.

“This dish is too delicious. This is mother’s first time cooking this dish, right?”

“Why can mother always make vegetables taste better than meat?”

“With mom’s skills, she can earn a lot of money by selling dishes on the street. When the time comes, we can also help mother.”

Ding Jun stopped after eating half a bowl of rice. She could not help but laugh when she heard that the children had arranged a way out for her. The atmosphere at this moment was very warm. A faint sense of happiness struck her heart.

Chen Zhiguo picked up the bowl and finished the last mouthful of rice. He looked at Ding Jun with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. This little woman always seemed to be able to surprise him, whether it was her cooking skills or her ability to get along with the children. Her smile seemed to have magic power as well, making people feel an inexplicable warmth and friendliness.

Was it not a great fortune for him to marry such a wife? Chen Zhiguo wiped his mouth and looked at Ding Jun with a faint smile. When faced with Chen Zhiguo’s smile, Ding Jun’s mind suddenly went blank.

The children finished their meals and they patted their small stomachs, collapsing on the chairs with a bang. The children looked very satisfied indeed.

Ding Jun looked at the few empty plates on the table and the pitiful amount of leftovers. She could not help but click her tongue. In the future, she would probably have to use buckets to cook rice, right? These children really ate too much! Fortunately, the dishes she made tonight were easy to digest.

The next day, Ding Jun woke up early and placed the cut-up cakes in the yard for sale.

The children also woke up early, which was a rare occasion. They changed into clean clothes and helped Ding Jun prepare and join in the fun. The aunties who had ordered the cakes the day before had brought their children over. When they saw the cakes on the table, a hint of surprise flashed across their eyes.

“This, a piece of cake is so big! It’s 50 cents a piece. It’s quite a bargain.”

“The smell is still so sweet. There are so many raisins on it. It’s really affordable.”

The few parents immediately cut half of the cake for their children to eat. They also took a small bite and were full of praise and affirmation. The children who had the cake ran out to play. As they ate, they showed off to their companions, attracting a large number of guests to Ding Jun’s house.

Some people immediately bought two or three pieces, while others felt that the price was too expensive and only bought one piece to try. However, the latter was understandable. After all, the most hardworking farmers only earned 200 yuan a year and could only buy 400 pieces of cake.

Today was the first day. Ding Jun did not do much and sold out in the morning. There were still many repeat customers who had not bought anything and still wanted to eat, so they quickly made reservations with her. In the next few days, Ding Jun’s business was very good. There were even people from other villages who came because of her reputation.

When the Ding family heard the news, they initially thought it was unbelievable. It was not until mother Ding brought Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia over to see it with their own eyes that they believed it.

Seeing the endless stream of people in the courtyard and the banknotes that Ding Jun kept putting into the drawer, Mother Ding’s eyes flashed with excitement..