Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 254 Hot Pot

Yunyi cooked dinner herself.

I originally wanted to cook, but there are too many people in my family, and it would be too much trouble, so in the end I simply set up a self-service hot pot in the restaurant.

There were no special pots; instead, two large iron pots were set up in the middle of the restaurant. One contained clear broth, and the other contained mild spice.

Various meats and vegetables are placed on the table next to you. You can throw them into the pot to cook yourself, and then make your own sauce after taking them out.

This way of eating is quite novel to everyone, especially in the dead of winter, a hot bite is very comforting.

“People in Beiliang eat like this,” Jing Han said. “When they’re on the march, they cook meat in their hats.”

Yunyi wasn't surprised, after all, hot pot was something that originated in the Ming Dynasty, stemming from the Yuan army cooking meat in their hats during their marches.

"Miss, how about we open a shop?" Ning Xingchen leaned closer to Yun Yi. "I think it would be a huge hit."

“Okay.” Yunyi nodded. Hot pot is an essential skill for transmigrators to make money. Although it’s already commonplace in the transmigration world, as long as it can make money, that’s fine. Besides, she doesn’t need to do it herself; it’s just a matter of talking.

"Really? Then..."

“I’ll provide the sauce recipe and the business concept; you can handle the rest. We’ll split the profits 50/50. You can start in Beijing first; don’t even think about Longxi and Longdong.”

Ning Xingchen's lips twitched. The first store hasn't even opened yet, and they're already thinking about opening branches? Isn't that a bit too far ahead of their time?

Moreover, the other party didn't spend a single tael of silver, which seemed like a scheme to get something for nothing. However, he still approved of it in his heart, so he nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, we'll talk about it after we can get the one in the capital up and running."

"In that case, we'll sign the contract tomorrow, and then you can go back and start preparing."

Ning Xingchen nodded. She had already eaten her fill, but then she showed off another bowl of meat. The more she thought about it, the more she felt she was the one who benefited. There were many people who had money and were willing to spend it, but it was hard to find a business that could make money.

Miss Fang, no, I should call her Sister Yunyi. When we get back, I'll have my mother recognize her as her goddaughter. That would be much closer. Sister Yunyi has her own money and could easily do it herself, just by hiring a few people. But she's handing it over to me now. What does that mean? It means she has a good relationship with me and thinks highly of me.

For some reason, the more she thought about it, the smuger she became, and she looked at Jing Han with a smug expression. This wild man clearly had designs on Yun Yi. Unfortunately, Yun Yi would definitely not be interested in him. After all, he was so ugly, how could he be worthy of her sister?

At this moment, in Prince Ning's mind, Yun Yi and Ning Wushuang were already considered equal.

Ugly?Jinghan?Man: ...

Why is this kid looking at me with such a creepy gaze?

That evening, everyone was stuffed, but they all thoroughly enjoyed their meal.

"Mommy, can we still eat hotpot in the future?" Qibao asked Yunyi, cradling her round little belly in her adorable baby voice.

"Qibao can eat whenever he/she wants."

"I love Mom." Qibao then gave Yunyi a quick kiss on the cheek.

"I like Mom." Liu Bao came over and gave her a kiss.

"Mother!" Sibao rushed over and gave her a couple of kisses.

Not to be outdone, Wu Ya gave Wu Ya three quick kisses on her cheeks and forehead.

"I want one too." Qibao climbed onto Yunyi's lap again, hugging her face and kissing her repeatedly.

Yunyi: ...

I can feel the drool dripping down my forehead and cheeks, I'm really grateful.

Si Bao, Wu Ya, and Liu Bao also wanted to rush up, but Er Ya pulled them back and then dragged Qi Bao down: "Your drool has already washed my face, that's enough."

Qibao then noticed that Yunyi's face was covered in drool and hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe it off.

"I have one." Yunyi hurriedly took out her handkerchief, the same handkerchief that Xiao Qibao was holding. It had just been used to wipe the table, the bottom of her bowl, and even her mouth. It was unrecognizable.

puff!

Someone couldn't help but laugh.

Then everyone started laughing.

Yunyi glanced at everyone, then firmly locked onto the culprit: "Qibao, why don't you go and kiss Sister Jinxiu too? She likes you a lot."

"Senior Sister!" Qibao obediently ran off.

Xiao Jinxiu's expression changed instantly. She got up and ran, but was blocked by Hong Yi. Then, she was successfully grabbed by Qi Bao and ended up with a face full of spit.

"Master, I was wrong." Xiao Jinxiu looked at the claw marks on her newly changed white dress and felt the wet saliva on her face, and wanted to cry but had no tears.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

"Aren't you three going to give me a kiss?" Yunyi glanced at the three big kids and decided to tease them.

"Okay." Sanya came over and gave a smack.

"Who wants to kiss you? That's disgusting." Er Ya was still a little awkward.

"It's okay, then I'll kiss my daughter." Yunyi pulled Er Ya over and gave her a quick kiss. "I don't find it disgusting."

"You..." Er Ya blushed as she wiped her face. Although she looked somewhat unwilling, the smile on her lips was quite obvious.

"Da Bao, it's your turn."

"Mother, I... I'll let it go. I'm all grown up now, and men and women shouldn't touch each other."

“I am your mother.” Yunyi pulled Dabao over and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead. “Remember, once a mother, always a mother. It’s only natural for a mother to be her son. You have to get used to it.”

Da Bao nodded, blushing.

The others had mixed feelings, but they were all able to accept it, especially Xia Songshi, who was quite pleased.

Jing Han was the only one in a bad mood. He also wanted to be smacked, but unfortunately... when he looked at the seven kids, he found himself increasingly annoyed.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they cleaned up and left.

Jing Han decided to stay, as it was too late to travel, and even if he made it back, the city gates would be closed.

Yunyi personally arranged a room for him.

As a result, Jing Han's jealousy towards his children lessened considerably.

"have a rest."

"Yunyi." Jing Han hurriedly called out to Yunyi, who was about to leave, "Can I call you that? After all, calling you 'gang leader'... it doesn't feel quite right outside the gang." Actually, he wanted to call her Yiyi, but he was afraid that it would make her feel uncomfortable if it was too intimate.

"Whatever," Yunyi nodded.

"Um... is the gang still thinking about expanding its recruitment?"

"Of course," Yun Yi nodded. "However, I'd rather have none than have bad ones. I want people with good character, not the truly wicked." After all, these people might become her tools in the future.

“Okay.” Jing Han nodded. “The New Year is coming soon. I’ve received news that the Marquis of Zhenbei will secretly return to the capital this year.”

Yunyi's eyes lit up: "Really? Around when are you leaving?"