After marrying the hunter, he became more and more abnormal

Chapter 489 Daily Life After Returning to the Village (10)

His attention returned to the crispy candy and peanut brittle. Without Xia Mo and the others telling him to, he picked up the crispy candy and tasted it, saying as he did so, "The outer skin is thin but not soft, crisp but not hard. With a light bite, it has a unique crispy texture. The filling is a perfect blend of peanuts, sesame seeds and sugar. It's sweet but not greasy, crisp but not sticky. It's delicate and doesn't stick to your teeth when you chew it. It's sweet and glutinous but not greasy. After eating it, your mouth is full of fragrance. Not bad, not bad."

"It seems Manager Hong is very satisfied," Xia Mo said with a smile.

Shopkeeper Hong replied, "Satisfied, of course satisfied, very satisfied. This is crispy, fragrant, and sweet; both the elderly and children love it. I'm sure it will sell very well."

Xia Mo continued, "Then Manager Hong, please try this peanut nougat. Its ingredients are similar to those of the brittle, but the textures are completely different. Compared to the crispy and fragrant brittle, the peanut nougat is more elastic and chewy. Its outer layer is evenly coated with sesame seeds, and inside there are crunchy peanut pieces. My kids and I both love it."

Manager Hong could tell what kind of peanut brittle it was made of at a glance, but he did not deny Xia Mo's statement because of this. Instead, he said very solemnly, "As long as Mr. Liu and Brother Ling are willing to contribute, I am willing to purchase a batch to test the waters."

Xia Mo and Ling Chuan exchanged a glance.

Xia Mo smiled and said, "Then we'll thank Manager Hong for his trust. It's just peanut brittle..."

"What is it?" Manager Hong looked at Xia Mo, then at Ling Chuan, even though he knew that Brother Ling had no involvement whatsoever.

Xia Mo said, "This candy needs to be stored in a dry place away from light at room temperature. Its shelf life is not as long as the other candies mentioned before, about half a year. In addition, the high temperature in summer may make it soft and the cold in winter may make it hard, which will affect the taste. But in general, cold is better than hot."

Manager Hong nodded repeatedly, "If that's the case, then it's true."

He picked up a piece of peanut brittle to savor, but once he started eating, he couldn't stop. The unique aroma of sesame, the crunchiness of roasted peanuts, and the sweetness of the brittle blended perfectly together, making it incredibly delicious and irresistible!

As expected, Liu Fulang was right. The two flavors were indeed completely different, but no matter which one it was, Manager Hong was certain that it would sell very well and might even be more popular than the plum hard candy.

However, the drawbacks are also very obvious. Putting aside the brittle candy, peanut brittle is nothing more than peanuts coated in sugar and then dipped in a layer of roasted sesame seeds, which is even easier for others to imitate than maltose!

Manager Hong frowned. "Brother Liu, Brother Ling, this peanut brittle is very good, but the ingredients and process are obvious. They have already learned how to make maltose, so it will be easy for them to imitate peanut brittle. I estimate that as soon as we start selling it here, it won't be long before someone makes a counterfeit."

Xia Mo said, "We know that, but don't worry. They're just starting out and they'll definitely make mistakes, like with preservation methods or the taste not being up to par. We just need to seize the opportunity. You be the first shop to make the candy brand famous, and my candy will become known as 'Xi Zhi Tang' from then on. No matter how many or how fast they imitate it, we'll still be far ahead. Besides, aren't there other candies?"

Manager Hong gave a soft "Eh?" "Xi Zhi Tang, is that your new brand name?"

“Yes.” Xia Mo smiled and turned to look at Ling Chuan, who had been silently watching over her. “Brother Chuan and I both think this is good. Candy is sweet, and when people are happy, their hearts are also sweet. If life is bitter, eating a piece of candy can sweeten things up and bring a moment of joy. This is the meaning behind our choice of ‘Joyful Candy’.”

This was decided by them last night.

When the young man looked at Ling Chuan, his expressionless face softened as if a gentle breeze had swept over it, and he smiled slightly, asking Manager Hong, "What does Manager Hong think?"

"Happy candy, happy candy..." Manager Hong repeated it several times, his heartstrings twitching slightly. Then, he suddenly felt enlightened, and the gloom that had been hanging over his heart was suddenly dispelled, leaving only a bright sky.

He looked at the two of them and laughed heartily: "Candy of joy, candy of happiness, good, very good! Mr. Liu is right, he sees things clearly; I was just being too attached to appearances."

"That's not true. Who doesn't need to carefully consider and analyze the market when doing business? When it comes to doing business, you're the real veteran. We're just at ease because we make a few more types of candy to keep up with demand. If we really only had peanut brittle, we would have been sitting still by now."

Manager Hong burst into laughter when Xia Mo praised him. No one dislikes being complimented, even if he knew that the other party was being modest and it might be considered flattery.

"Well then, I've already tasted the shortbread and peanut brittle, so I'll order 150 catties of each for now. As for the price, I wonder what Mr. Liu and Brother Ling's prices are?" Manager Hong asked, hoping for a fair price, since they were old acquaintances.

"The brittle will be a bit more expensive..."

Xia Mo explained in detail that he and Manager Hong were discussing the price of each type of candy. Ling Chuan also occasionally expressed his price. After a round of haggling and negotiation, they finally settled on a price that satisfied both parties, as well as a delivery time.

Manager Hong felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders and was in a good mood. After finishing their business, he invited the two of them to have a drink. Reluctantly, Xia Mo and Ling Chuan went with him to Tianranju.

Zhang Yi was still the head chef at Tianranju. After learning from the waiter that Xia Mo and his wife were coming, he cooked them a delicious meal without saying a word and even gave them a few new dishes that he had developed himself. The three of them ate until their bellies were full and they were very satisfied.

That day, Xia Mo and his family of three settled into their new house in the county, and in the evening they even took Xiao Anyu out to stroll through the night market.

Xiao Anyu was undoubtedly the happiest, because when they walked in crowded places, Uncle Liu and Uncle Ling would hold his hand and walk with him, just like other children around him. He now had relatives who would hold his hand and lead him into the bustling night.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—Bang!

It's fireworks.

Colorful fireworks exploded in the dark night sky, instantly attracting the attention of everyone below, who stood still and looked up in awe.

"Mother, Mother, it's fireworks!"

"So beautiful."

Who set off those fireworks?

Fireworks are usually only set off during festivals like Chinese New Year, right? What's going on today?

"You don't know, do you? Today is the 100-day celebration for the grandson of Scholar Lin from Changning Street. I heard that when the baby was being chosen for his first birthday celebration, he first grabbed a seal and a book, and then he grabbed a writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Scholar Lin was overjoyed. That's why they even set off fireworks."

"I see."

"..."

After the fireworks ended, the crowd that had been watching gradually left, and the sounds of conversation faded into the distance. Only Xiao Anyu remained, staring blankly upwards, unable to look away.

Seeing his reaction, Xia Mo asked gently, "Do you like watching fireworks?"

Ling Chuan looked down at him, his eyes questioning, but he had already decided to go to the big shop later to see if there were any nice fireworks.

Looking at his two uncles, who were gazing at him with loving eyes, Xiao Anyu's beautiful eyes curved into a smile, and he said brightly, "I like it!"

Xia Mo laughed, "Then let's go buy fireworks, we can set them off whenever we want tonight."

After saying that, she took his hand and walked forward.

Xiao Anyu hesitated. He didn't want to set them off right away. As he walked, he looked at Xia Mo and said, "Uncle Liu, can we set off the fireworks back in the village? I want to wait until Tiedan comes back before we set them off. I'm sure he'll like them too."

That's good; you remember to share good things with your friends.

"Sure, you can invite not only Tiedan, but also your other friends to watch together, play together, and have a barbecue together."

Xiao Anyu's eyes sparkled, shining like jewels. "Really?"

Xia Mo turned her head to look at him, "Of course it's true. When has Uncle Liu ever lied to you?"

Xiao Anyu grinned, "No, Uncle Liu is the best." There's no one better than Uncle Liu in the world!

As if Xiao Anyu had thought of something, he immediately turned to glance at Ling Chuan and said somewhat guiltily, "Uncle Ling is also very good."