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"May I know the details of the collaboration you mentioned, young lady?"
"It's still about ideas. I have many new dishes at hand, each and every one more stunning than sugar-coated hawthorns. Are you willing to proceed with this big collaboration?" Muniang said with a light laugh, her tone filled with an air of confident expectation.
The shopkeeper nodded, "I am naturally willing, but I need to taste them first."
"Certainly, may I use the kitchen?"
Just as the shopkeeper was about to stand up to lead Muniang to the kitchen, Muniang suddenly said, "My husband is still outside guarding the ox cart and the hawthorns. We can also sell the hawthorns to you directly now. Shopkeeper, please have someone bring the hawthorns in, and additionally, keep an eye on the ox cart so my husband can come in and sit while waiting for me."
"Of course," the shopkeeper replied with a pleasant smile.
