Farm Girl Turns Everything Around: Sly Husband, Let's Farm

Chapter 1691: Chapter 1690: Her Value

“This is Coconut Stewed Chicken.” Qiao Xiaomai took the whole chicken out of the pot.

She had stewed the chicken using a coconut shell, opening it up to pour out the coconut juice, then putting the chicken and seasonings inside to stew together. The resulting chicken soup combined the fresh flavor of the chicken and the rich aroma of the coconut meat. But most importantly, it was made using Spiritual Spring water.

Bei Yun caught the familiar scent and couldn’t help but smile. “It really does seem like the problem was the water.”

“So you’ll have to get me more coconuts in the future.” Qiao Xiaomai said.

“No problem.” Bei Yun nodded, smiling broadly.

“And one more thing—the food I make in the future won’t be free.” Qiao Xiaomai added. “I heard Longshi Country is quite wealthy. Now that I’m here, I’ll have to make a fortune out of it.”

Longshi Country is indeed a whole new market.

And there’s Yuchi Country and Taian Country, too. These smaller nations aren’t poor—compared to the Grassland, they could be considered affluent. Gina’s Father could shop with gold ingots, so people from these three countries might be even bigger spenders.

Bei Yun: “… Charging money now? You know you’re a hostage, right?”

“Then I won’t cook.” Qiao Xiaomai’s expression said loud and clear, “Take me or leave me.” “Big deal, I’ll just die for real.”

“You’re all about money now; you wouldn’t have the heart to just die.”

“I’m not chasing money—I’m chasing the thrill of making money. Watching people line up just to grab what I’m selling, some even leaving empty-handed—it’s that elevated sense of superiority that I’m hooked on.”

“What I earn isn’t wealth, it’s personal satisfaction.”

Bei Yun: “…”

“This meal today doesn’t count—it’s free for now. But next time you eat, I’m charging you.” Qiao Xiaomai pointed at the feast laid out on the table.

“You’re eating and drinking under the Duan family’s roof.” Bei Yun reminded her.

“Fine, I’ll just deduct the ingredient costs.”

Bei Yun: “…”

“But I’m not deducting labor costs. Those people aren’t my employees—their wages have nothing to do with me.” Qiao Xiaomai made it very clear.

Bei Yun: “…”

“Take this stewed chicken, for example—five hundred taels each.” Qiao Xiaomai pointed at the coconut-shell stewed chicken on the table. “Payment in gold or silver only.”

She had stirred up quite the controversy back in Daqi while cashing in, and now that she’d arrived here, she planned to ramp up her efforts even further. The price of this dish wouldn’t be cheap, not in the slightest.

Bei Yun: “…”

He took a deep breath, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

Five hundred taels for one dish? That’s outrageously expensive.

The chicken melted in his mouth, bursting with indescribable flavor. He couldn’t help but ask, “Can I get a discount?”

“You’re the one who dragged me here—it’s one thousand taels for you per chicken.”

Bei Yun: “…”

She really had raised the price to compete with Floral Dew.

Floral Dew could be savored for several days, but a single serving of Coconut Stewed Chicken wouldn’t even fill you up for one meal.

This woman’s pricing was growing more ruthless by the day.

Pressing his lips together, he replied, “Fine. But I’m still keeping the Floral Dew—that’s two hundred and fifty taels per jar.”

Truth be told, the Three Kingdoms certainly weren’t lacking in precious metals and jewelry. If Qiao Xiaomai was willing to stay and sell goods, it meant she had no plans, at least for the time being, to stir up trouble or attempt an escape.

If that were the case, then he’d indulge her.

To be honest, he didn’t want to sour relations with Qiao Xiaomai. Spending a bit of gold and silver to keep her stabilized? It was a good deal.

And it also allowed the Three Kingdoms to fully recognize Qiao Xiaomai’s value. Preventing these Barbarians from getting any dangerous ideas about her was important. Her worth extended far beyond mere “desire.” If these Barbarians could grasp her true value, her safety would assuredly improve.

No matter who managed to win her over—they’d certainly provide her the best food and drink, considering her immense value.