Not a Good Thing

The three women worked with swift hands, and in no time, two large pots of braised pig's feet and a large pot of pig's innards were cleaned and ready. Gu Zi, however, noticed something amiss. "Didn't they deliver the pig's head?" she asked. "The pig's head is the most important part of making braised meat."

The town's shop was set to open on New Year's Day. In the meantime, Mother Lin and Li Hua planned to sell braised meat at a street stall to test the market and spread the word. They would also sell breakfast during the village market days, at the very spot where Gu Zi used to set up her stall.

As for Gu Zi herself, she intended to spend this time helping her sister-in-law settle some matters, ensuring the smooth operation of the shop once it opened in town.