Yu Xiaocao, who was so busy that her mouth was parched, sat down to drink some water to moisten her throat. When she met a disappointed customer who didn't get the watermelon, she tricked others into paying a deposit to make a reservation. Watermelons will be reserved for all customers who make reservations, so there will be no phenomenon of being unable to buy them if they arrive late.
Many customers have placed deposits, and she issued receipts to the guests with slightly immature simple characters and Arabic numerals. Her fonts and fonts also have anti-counterfeiting effects. Because, the next day, a bum in the town brought a receipt to get watermelon, and Yu Xiaocao recognized it at a glance. The guy still wanted to quibble, but in the face of the reality of Yu Xiaocao's "missing arms and legs" receipt, he finally couldn't argue. Li Li, who was helped by the store, turned it over to the yamen.
In fact, through word of mouth, Tanggu Guapu has a relationship with the Yamen, and almost no one in Tanggu Town doesn't know about it. This bum is also on the point of hitting the gun, and he is doing it for Guapu. After that, no one dared to think about Yu's melon shop.
After hanging a wooden sign saying "Watermelons are sold out, tomorrow will be early" on the shop door, Yu Xiaocao bent down to pick up the money box, blushing and exhausted all her strength, but the money box was still sitting on the table as firmly as Mount Tai superior. Li Li next to him saw it and laughed so hard that he fell down!
"Do you know how many watermelons were sold today? At least two carts would cost more than a hundred taels, and if one was sold for only three taels, it would cost more than three hundred taels! You have small arms and legs, and you still want to move money Box?" Li Li rolled up his sleeves, exposing his strong arms, easily picked up the box and put it under his arm, and asked, "Tell me, where are you going? I'll take it for you!"
"Go to the delicacy building opposite! You've been busy all morning, Uncle Li, aren't you hungry? Let's go, eat!" Yu Xiaocao reckoned that the banquet over there should not be open yet, so it was just in time to go there.
Li Li carried the money box between his arms, and strode towards Zhenxiulou in strides. The price of the food in Zhenxiu Restaurant is not something that anyone can eat if they want. With his salary, if he does not eat or drink for a month, he may not be able to eat a decent meal! Today is a rare opportunity, he has to shake off his arms and eat a big meal.
Yu Xiaocao, together with the money box, was sent to the table of rich and expensive guests served by the house town. As soon as he entered, Dean Yuan joked: "Hey! Our little shopkeeper is finally here! Today's business is good, and it must be enough for the two tables of meals!"
Xiaocao, who was still immersed in the joy of making money, immediately changed color upon hearing this. yes! The consumption in the private rooms of the Zhenxiu Building cannot be taken without a hundred taels of silver. If you order all the signature dishes and special dishes, more than two hundred taels of silver may not be enough. God! Wouldn't she be busy today for nothing
Seeing her daughter drooping her head, crying with a pitiful face, House Town hurriedly said distressedly: "My daughter's shop opened today, and I, as a godfather, should help entertain the guests! Zhou's boy, Today's banquet is mine!"
Zhou Zixu had seen Xiaocao Xiaocai fan before, and knew that she really felt sorry for the hot silver at this time, so he hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Fang, how can I let you pay? To tell you the truth, our store The most popular dishes in oyster sauce, roast chicken, and sweet-scented osmanthus duck are all made by Xiaocao. It can be said that without Xiaocao, there would be no Zhenxiu Restaurant. These two tables of meals are my favorites for Xiaocao. Thank you, don't ask for any money!"
When he heard that he didn't need his own money, Xiaocao, a little money fan, immediately smiled. Looking at the table full of dishes exuding tempting aromas, she stood up, held up the cup, replaced the wine with tea, and said to all the guests present: "The opening of the shop today, I didn't expect so many distinguished guests to congratulate me. The place where the hospitality is not good, please honor the guests. Xiaocao uses tea instead of wine, toast to everyone, please—"
The youngest person here is also older than Xiaocao's father. Seeing a little person with pink make-up, holding a cup and speaking adult words in a serious manner, they all thought it was quite interesting, and they all smiled knowingly. Picking up the glass to save face, he took a sip.
Xiao Shitou obediently poured wine for the distinguished guests, and Yu Xiaocao politely let everyone eat. Mrs. Yao looked at the two little fellows, who were able to hold the scene, and couldn't help laughing: "This Yu family really knows how to teach children. Those grandchildren in my family, at this age, are still acting coquettishly fighting for favor and crying. !"
"Isn't there an old saying: The children of the poor should be in charge of the family early! Your old grandchildren grew up in Fuwo, so naturally they don't need to be like us. Grandpa Yao, let me pour you a glass of wine, thank you for your family Support us!" Yu Xiaocao also faced some entertainment in her previous life, so she was able to handle it with ease.
Mrs. Yao quickly drank the wine poured by Xiaocao, laughed and said: "Your family's food is good! Since I have eaten your family's food, the food grown by other people's family is not the same taste! In the past, I most I love to eat meat, and I almost don’t eat vegetables. Now, I can’t eat a meal without your vegetables! Look at me now, I’m old and strong, and now I check my previous problems, hey! It’s all good! I think the big reason is that I ate your food... "
"Look at what you said, our vegetables are not a panacea. How can they be as miraculous as you said? I also learned some medical principles from the barefoot doctor in the village. I know that eating more vegetables is good for the body! You used to be healthy. No, it’s because I don’t like to eat vegetables. Now I like to eat them, so my health is better! It has nothing to do with our vegetables!” Yu Xiaocao didn’t want others to know the secret of her vegetables, so she hurriedly explained.
Mrs. Yao still felt that it was thanks to the vegetables from Yu’s family: “The vegetables grown in your family are fresh and juicy, and have an excellent taste. Only I can eat them! In the final analysis, it’s all thanks to your vegetables!”
Zhou Zixu said with a smile at this time: "Old Master Yao and Xiaocao, don't bother to praise and be humble. Old man, the vegetables we use in Zhenxiu Restaurant are also from Xiaocao's family. If you like it, eat more!"
County Magistrate Wu nodded while tasting the lettuce in oyster sauce, "The stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce from Zhenxiu Restaurant are absolutely delicious! I may not have the opportunity to eat them in the future..."
On Wednesday, Shao hurriedly said: "Uncle Wu, our Jingcheng branch of Zhenxiu Restaurant has been open for several months, and you are not afraid that you will not be able to eat oyster sauce dishes in Beijing. Besides, we sell oyster sauce in our seasoning shop in Beijing. Now, many This seasoning is found in the back kitchens of dignitaries."
Mrs. Yao loved the vegetables fried in oyster sauce very much. Hearing this, he immediately asked, "Does Tanggu also sell oyster sauce? Our family's current purchases are too incompetent. We actually missed such an important item."
"Grandpa, the shop next to Zhenxiu Restaurant is selling our 'Haitian' condiments. In addition to oyster sauce, there are also monosodium glutamate and fermented bean curd. In the future, there will be more and more condiments. If you need it, just send someone to buy it I'll give you a 20% discount..." Zhou Zixu really has a talent for business.
County Magistrate Wu smiled and pointed at him, and said, "You! You never forget to sell your products after every meal!"
Mr. Wu gnawed on the roasted chicken breast, and said, "Xiao Xu, your seasoning still sells? I heard that many people queue up and can't buy it!"
Zhou Zixu said modestly: "This is thanks to everyone's support and love..."
A table of people chatted and laughed, and had a great time eating. Especially the watermelon fruit plate sent later, under the skillful hands of the chef, it was carved into a beautifully placed plate, which made people reluctant to do it. The sweetness of watermelon won everyone's appreciation smoothly.
At the end of the show, Xiaocao took the watermelon reserved for the distinguished guests back for the two of them to taste. Today's opening banquet, although caught off guard, it can be regarded as a good time for both guests and hosts.
In the afternoon, Xiaocao was going back to Dongshan Village, and stayed at Guapu in Fangfang Town. In order to be busy with the melon shop, Fang Fangzhen and his two subordinates did not go to the dock for several days. It's not common for Xiaocao to look at it, so she thinks that someone should be hired to look at the shop.
Who to hire? First of all, this person must have a good character and a flexible mind, and it is best to be able to support a shop. Xiaocao returned home, discussed with her parents, and felt that the job must belong to her aunt.
The eldest aunt is upright and kind. When the Yu family was in the most difficult time, she used the money she had saved to support them in private. Mrs. Han still has experience in doing business at the wharf. In the future, it is impossible for the melon shop to be as popular as it opened today. When it stabilizes, it should be fine for one person to take care of it.
Ask someone to send a message, and Mrs. Han came over that afternoon. Xiaocao's grandmother and two uncles also came with her.
"You child, you're too busy to tell me sooner! You, whatever mother says about you, you insist on everything by yourself!" Grandma Xiaocao nodded Liu's forehead, complaining heartily.
Mrs. Liu lowered her head and said with a smile: "It's just been two days since the watermelon came down, and I've been a little busy. I'm a married girl, how can I keep bothering my mother's family?"
"My family, why is it troublesome or not?" Han helped to load the truck neatly, and she was going to follow the watermelon truck to the town. She even brought a change of clothes, and she will live in the shop forever!
Xiaocao's eldest uncle was talking to Yu Hai and Xiaocao about selling watermelons: "I don't think two cars may be enough for your family, so let's forget about borrowing a donkey cart. Don't delay your family's business! "
Yu Xiaocao interjected: "Uncle, don't worry about this! Don't worry about it on Wednesday. His family still has a carriage, which is not usually used. I borrowed it from him."
"You child, go trouble the young master of the Zhou family again!" Yu Hai shook his head helplessly and said.
Yu Xiaocao made a grimace, and said, "He voluntarily lent me this! Besides, his carriage is also idle, so lending it to me is considered to be the best use of everything! Uncle, you can use it for weeks. My carriage can hold more goods!"
"If you have a carriage, it will be easy! I discussed it with your second uncle. Watermelon is a precious thing, and your family is enough in the town. We are going to go to Fucheng, where there are more rich people, so there should be no Can’t sell it!” Liu Pei was much more courageous than the second child.
Yu Xiaocao expressed her support: "Uncle, when are you going to go? My godfather will go back to Fucheng tomorrow. If you can make it in time, you can go with him. At that time, my godfather will support you so that you won't meet Rogue bullies or something…”
Fucheng is not as small as Tanggu, and the folk customs are more simple. Watermelon is indeed a rare item in this season, and it will inevitably attract eager people. With the house guarding this great god, the Liu Pei brothers will definitely not suffer!