The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

Chapter 162 Meatball Fortress

Chief Sun took the booklet handed to him by his subordinate and began to read it carefully.

Shen Yu'an and the others were not in a hurry and waited for Chief Sun to take his time to look at it.

As time went by, the furrowed brows of Chief Sun gradually relaxed.

By the end, a slight smile had appeared on his face.

After he finished reading it and put the booklet away, he asked Shen Yu'an, "Brother Shen, is what's written here true?"

Shen Yu'an nodded, "Of course, this proposal is our way of showing our sincerity."

"As I said, we're here to discuss cooperation with you."

"Good, good, good!" After saying that, he rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"If my Tiger Head Gang could really participate in the daily management of the docks, that would be perfect."

"You all don't know, the people at the docks are a mixed bag, and even the government can't do anything about it."

“However…” Shen Yu’an began, somewhat hesitantly.

"Brother Shen, please speak frankly."

"As you know, the Tiger Head Gang has never had a good reputation."

"Although this is a collaboration, if the people below misunderstand and do the wrong thing, it could affect the business at the dock."

"We can't directly discipline your Tiger Head Gang members, this matter is a bit difficult."

Upon hearing Shen Yu'an's words, Chief Sun smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. I will personally go to the dock to oversee things. As long as no one dares to disobey me..."

"I'll let him experience the Tiger Head Gang's rules."

"To be honest, I've long wanted to find some proper jobs for my brothers. If we keep following the rules set by the former leader, the Tiger Head Gang will be dealt with by the imperial court sooner or later."

"You have provided me with a very good way out. I thank you on behalf of the Tiger Head Gang."

Shen Yu'an quickly stood up, placed his hands on his chest, and performed a traditional martial arts salute. "Chief Sun, you flatter me. Actually, this matter still requires Chief Sun's attention."

"After all, people in this martial arts world are used to freedom."

Chief Sun sighed, "What is freedom compared to stability?"

"The Great Xia Kingdom has been peaceful for so many years now, and there are no more fights and killings."

"My brothers, those who are married are married, and those who are not married all have elderly parents at home."

"They've had enough of living in constant fear."

"If it weren't for the pressure of making a living, who would want to live with their head on their belt every day?"

"Chief Sun is truly righteous. The Tiger Head Gang is fortunate to have a leader like you." After hearing Chief Sun's words, Wei Siyu felt a sense of respect for him.

"Will the government agree?" Chief Sun voiced his concerns, since the safety of the entire Xin'an County was originally the government's responsibility.

"Don't worry, we've already spoken to the county magistrate."

"The wharf area is large, and it is inevitable that the government will sometimes make mistakes."

"As long as you don't cause trouble, stop bullying ordinary people, and stop beating and scolding them, I believe the government won't interfere with you."

Shen Cao added, "Not only should you not resort to beatings or scoldings, but you also need to be kind and never initiate conflicts with others."

After thinking for a moment, Chief Sun said, "Alright."

"It's just that these guys down here are used to being undisciplined, so this will take time."

“I personally supervised their revisions.”

"There is time, but the work at the dock will not be completed until after the new year at the earliest."

"it is good!"

The cooperation with the leader of the Tiger Head Gang went exceptionally smoothly, and the three of them were still somewhat dazed when they left the Tiger Head Gang headquarters.

"This matter was settled so smoothly?" Wei Siyu was somewhat incredulous. The Tiger Head Gang wasn't as scary as she had imagined.

"Could there be something fishy going on here?"

Shen Yu'an opened his jade bone fan and fanned himself. "There shouldn't be any. I think the leader of the Tiger Head Gang must have heard some rumors, which is why he's so eager to cooperate with us."

"Before I left, my grandfather told me that after the New Year, the imperial court would send troops to be stationed around Xin'an County, saying that Xin'an County was a transportation hub and needed to be protected."

"I guess the Tiger Head Gang leader was afraid that the Tiger Head Gang would be taken over by the army, so he found a way out early."

"I see. I knew it. That explains why the Tiger Head Gang is so easy to talk to."

Shen Cao never expected it was for this reason; it turned out they happened to run into the Tiger Head Gang trying to go whitewash their image.

After showing the booklet to his confidant, Sun Yicheng, a member of the Tiger Head Gang, said, "Our opportunity has arrived."

“Brother, the reason we follow you is because you said you would lead us onto the sunny path and stop us from being rats in the gutter, despised by everyone.”

"We all listen to you."

Back at Shen Family Restaurant, Shen Cao quickly changed back into her old clothes.

The fake beard made my face itchy and I wasn't used to it at all.

"Sister Grass, you're back?"

"How did it go? Did things go smoothly?" Wanyue followed Shen Cao as soon as she returned.

Like Shen Cao's exclusive tail.

"very smooth."

"Unexpectedly smooth sailing."

"Could there be some kind of trap?"

Shen Cao smiled and looked at her, "I didn't expect you to be so wary. That's a good thing."

She patted Wanyue on the shoulder, "Don't worry, Brother Shen has investigated very thoroughly. Cooperating with us is their best choice."

"That's good."

"Sister Cao'er, will we be able to have that meat and egg burger you mentioned tonight?"

Shen Cao gently tapped her nose. "Little glutton, I'll go make it for you right now."

"yeah!"

"I've washed all the pots and pans, Sister Cao'er."

"Good, Wanyue is so sensible!"

"hey-hey!"

Shen Cao went to the kitchen and, sure enough, saw that the pot for her custom-made meat and egg burger had been washed and placed on the table. The pot was round with many deep, round holes of the same size in the middle.

This was specially commissioned by Shen Cao from a blacksmith based on the design of the pot from his previous life's Meat and Egg Burger.

On the table were neatly arranged the minced meat, batter, and eggs that I had prepared earlier.

This little girl must have secretly come to the kitchen and arranged it specially after I left.

Meat and egg burgers are very easy to make.

She found a small stove, put charcoal inside, and then placed the pot on the stove.

Once the pot is hot, pour some rapeseed oil into each of the round holes.

Then, she cracked the eggs one by one, scrambled them, and sprinkled some salt and pepper on them to make them flavorful.

Once the egg has set and one side is golden brown, flip it over.

Then spread a layer of seasoned minced meat on top of the eggs.

Once the bottom side of the egg has set, use chopsticks to pick up the entire egg pancake and place it on a spatula.

Then pour the prepared batter into the round hole, place the egg side of the egg pancake on the batter, and press gently to allow the batter and egg pancake to fully contact and blend.

All other egg pancakes are prepared in the same way.

Next, after the batter has set, pick up the whole pancake, pour a little less batter into the round hole than before, and then place the meat side into the batter.

Now brush another layer of rapeseed oil onto the already set batter.

Next, keep flipping it until both sides of the patty are golden brown, and the meat and egg burger is ready.