Beg Her

"Is it available for sale in town?" a cook asked.

"No," said the chef.

"What about the prefectural city?" Manager Sun asked.

Master Fu shook his head. "There's no such thing in the prefectural city either. These salted eggs are all for the high officials and nobles in the capital. Ordinary small provinces and counties can't sell them."

"That's not right." Manager Sun wondered, "If this thing is only sold in the capital, could that girl have bought it from the capital?"

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It was late today, and the regular customers were anxious.

"Are you getting arrogant? Jin Ji has already sold two pots!"

Shen Chuan said gloomily.

Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Eh? Why are you here today?"

"I was passing by," Shen Chuan said.

"Oh." Su Xiaoxiao wrapped five salted egg yolk pastries and handed them to the auntie in front of her. "Your snacks are 100 copper coins."