"The wages are not low, but not everyone can afford that job." Zhao shi added, "You have to work for five or six hours when you get up early and stay in the dark."
After finishing speaking, Mrs. Zhao explained to Boss Chu again: "Don't think about doing it again, don't forget that you are ill because you are tired of doing this work. Calculating the inside and outside, the money spent on medicine is more than the money spent on medicine. You make more money."
Boss Chu also seemed to remember his own body, and his expression darkened.
Luo Jinjia thought, Boss Chu can't do it, she can.
"Can everyone do this job?" Luo Jianjia asked.
Chu Laodao: "That's not true. Before working, you have to check your body and check your identity and household registration."
Hearing this, the look in Luo Jianjia's eyes darkened instantly, why didn't he just go out to work as a coolie, how could it be so troublesome. Thinking like this, Luo Jianjia also asked.
"Why do you do this?"
Regarding this issue, Mr. Zhao knew it, and said: "We have many merchants here and there, and things are expensive. The imperial court was afraid that someone would try to fish in troubled waters, pretend to be a dock worker, and steal things when delivering goods. After all, Not only does it have to be delivered, but it also has to go to the next county, which is impossible to say on the road."
After Luo Jianjia learned about this, she immediately stopped her thoughts.
Even though she has a serious identity, but she is a woman, but the gender will brush her down.
Moreover, even if she slipped through, Boss Chu and the Zhao family would not be able to explain it.
She didn't take this idea as her only hope, and then asked another thing: "I see there is a pergola over there, there are noodles, and there are a lot of people coming and going, business must be good, right?"
Chu Laodao: "The herbal tea business is good. The businessmen who come and go like to sit there and rest, and sometimes they can get a lot of silver. The noodles are three cents a bowl, and some steamed buns are one cent, and some are two cents. The noodle business is better.”
Later, Luo Jianjia asked a few more questions and gained a general understanding of what was going on at the pier.
Although she has some regrets about not being able to do physical work, there is no way out and she can do other things. For example, go to a stall to make some food. If it is successful, it is naturally excellent. If it is not successful, then think of other ways.
Although she thought so in her heart, Luo Jianjia didn't say anything to Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao.
In the second half, Luo Jianjia went back to the house to rest for a while and then began to think about what food to sell.
In the yard, Boss Chu was chatting with the Zhao family.
"Don't do it, you just got off the ground at noon, and this is a bench again. How tiring." Zhao Shi said.
Boss Chu laughed and said, "I'm not tired or tired. I don't know what's going on today, but I feel full of strength."
Zhao Shi originally wanted to refute Boss Chu, but when the words came to his mouth, he changed his mouth and said, "Don't say it, I also feel that my body has become stronger in the past two days. I thought, maybe I am in a good mood and feel light on my body. "
Boss Chu looked at his daughter-in-law's eyes, he knew what she was talking about, and whispered, "Everything is going well at home, don't listen to the words next door."
Zhao said, "I know."
She didn't hear what Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao said later, but she heard boss Chu and Mrs Zhao say that they were strong. Recently, she is very sensitive to the word "power", and she has become a strong man inexplicably after crossing over.
However, she did not connect the words of the two to herself, and after hearing it, she continued to think about her own problems.
The next morning, Luo Jianjia went to the kitchen to cook again.
Zhao Shi refused again, and when she saw her daughter-in-law insist, she didn't say any more. After all, I had some expectations after eating the meal made by my daughter-in-law yesterday.
Luo Jianjia did not disappoint Zhao, and this time fried vegetable cakes.
Seeing the satisfied faces of Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao, Luo Jianjia thought that it would be more delicious if they put more oil and eggs. However, now that the family is struggling, she can't let it go.
Boss Chu and the Zhao family went to the ground again today, while Luo Jinjia went to the pier. She observed at the pier for a long time, and asked again. She didn't go back until noon after watching the workman solve the lunch problem.
She waited until the next day, rushing over for lunch.
After watching it for a few days, she probably knew it.
There is a lot of work at the wharf, and there are many merchant ships even for lunch. The workers mostly eat the steamed buns or steamed buns brought from home, and drink the water they bring. Some go to the side to buy some steamed buns and steamed buns, or eat bowls of noodles.
In addition to the dock workers, the merchants who come and go occasionally go to the tea shed to drink tea, or eat bowls of noodles before leaving.
Nowadays, there are not many merchants selling food at the wharf, but it is a good opportunity to make money.
In order to have a full meal earlier, Luo Jianjia did what she said. Early the next morning, she packed up the house after eating and went out.
This time, instead of going to the pier, she went to the town.
The town is different from the deserted village in the village, it is lively and lively. Although it is not big, it has all the internal organs, and there are commonly used things.
Luo Jianjia went around the town and went to the grain shop.
Although the original owner did nothing, he also had some money on hand, about 500 yuan.
Luo Jianjia originally wanted to buy 20 pounds of rice for one kilogram. However, after weighing the weight of 20 pounds, he changed his mind and bought 50 pounds directly.
The guy was about to ask if she needed to send it to where, when she saw Luo Jianjia very easily lifted 50 pounds of rice, turned around and left.
The guy really didn't expect that this beautiful, delicate-looking woman would have such great strength, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time.
For the first time, Luo Jianjia felt that her strength had such a great benefit. Carrying fifty kilograms of rice with one hand was like carrying five kilograms of cotton.
As a result, when others looked at her relaxed appearance, they would never think that there was fifty catties of rice in it, but would only think it was something light like straw. So people in the village didn't ask much when they saw her carrying a bag.
If the villagers knew that there was so much rice in her bag, they would definitely have to say something. After all, everyone knows about Mr. Chu's situation. Most of his sons are dead and they have no money on hand.
Luo Jianjia returned home in such a leisurely manner.
When Boss Chu and the Zhao family came back from the field in the second half, Luo Jianjia announced his decision.
"Father and mother, daughter-in-law plans to make some food and sell it on the dock."
Boss Chu and the Zhao family had never done business, and they didn't expect that their daughter-in-law would come up with this idea. For a while, they didn't know what to say.
After a moment of silence, Zhao said, "How can this business be so easy to do? I heard that selling noodles can't make much money a month."
"My daughter-in-law is going to try it first. If I can make money, I'll do it. If I don't make money, I won't do it." Luo Jianjia said in a relaxed tone.
At this time, Boss Chu said, "Have you gone home and asked your in-laws?"
Luo Jinjia wanted to say no, but after thinking about what Boss Chu said, he understood what he meant. Although the original owner's father was very unreliable, he was a businessman. In his early years, he opened a shop in the town and sold groceries.
Business people are a little different in the minds of ordinary farmers, and many people think that he has the ability.
Thinking like this, Luo Jianjia said, "I asked, and my dad said it's possible."
Boss Chu nodded and said, "Well, since my father-in-law said so, you can give it a try."
Zhao Shi was obviously persuaded, but she was more concerned about other issues: "What do you want to sell?"
"Selling fried vegetables and rice." Luo Jianjia said.
"Isn't it similar to a restaurant? That's a lot of trouble, where to cook?" Zhao shi then asked.
"Fry it at home and bring it over." Luo Jianjia said.
Afterwards, Luo Jianjia explained to Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao. After a quarter of an hour, the two finally understood. However, the method that Luo Jianjia said was too novel, and both of them felt that they had no idea in their hearts, afraid that she would lose money if she couldn't sell it.
"Brother Leng's daughter-in-law, your fried dishes are indeed delicious, but will the weight be too small for no one to buy them?" Mr. Zhao asked.
To put it bluntly, Luo Jianjia actually wanted to sell a set menu. One meal, two dishes.
"The amount of dishes is small but there are many kinds. I make two dishes a day, and the amount of rice is also enough." Luo Jianjia said.
After all, Boss Chu worked at the wharf. Hearing these words, he asked, "How is the price calculated?"
"One for two cents. There is a portion of rice, two dishes, and free boiled water."
Luo Jianjia observed it on the pier, and the best seller was the thick-faced steamed buns, two for a penny, followed by one for a penny. Noodles are also patronized, but because of the higher prices, most of them are merchants.
If she wants to sell it to someone working on the dock, the price must not be too high.
Therefore, she intends to take the path of small profits but quick turnover.
Hearing the price, Zhao was relieved and said, "It's not expensive."
Luo Jianjia said: "Well, rice is three cents per catty, and one catty can sell three or four copies. Green vegetables are two cents a cent, celery, eggplant, and leeks are all one cent a catty. Plus firewood money, oil and salt sauce According to the material, the cost is about one and a half cents, and one can earn half a cent. If labor costs are included, it will not make any money.”
Luo Jianjia couldn't do this alone. Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao had to help. It really counted the labor costs of the three people. If they sold too little, they would lose money.
Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao were taken aback for a while.
"What is the labor cost? I can help with your father, we don't need to hire someone. Also, the food at home doesn't cost money, and we don't have to buy it. If there is firewood, your father can just go to the mountain to pick up some." road.
Indeed, according to Zhao's algorithm, the cost is spent on rice and oil and salt sauce, and one can earn about one penny.
Luo Jianjia said: "Well, what my mother said is right, but my daughter-in-law is calculated according to the cost of the town. Like the three of us, each person in the town can earn about five cents for half a day, vegetables and firewood. It's also based on the price in the town."
Zhao Shi wanted to ask again, but Boss Chu quietly grabbed her and made a final decision: "You can try, there is not much work in the field, and my mother and I can help."
Afterwards, he asked the Zhao family to get money for Luo Jianjia and go to the town to buy rice.
Luo Jianjia said, "Don't worry, my mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law has already bought it."
"Ah? How can I spend your money? How much? Mother will take it for you."
In their eyes, the daughter-in-law is her own family when she is married, and the dowry of the flower daughter-in-law will be looked down upon.
"I don't need a mother, my daughter-in-law wants to try it first. If this business can be done, it will not be too late for you to give the money."
Luo Jianjia's tone and eyes are firm, which makes people believe her unconsciously. After all, they live in the same family, and they won't starve their daughter-in-law. The matter of giving money is over.
Afterwards, Luo Jinjia asked Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao to prepare some tables and benches for the guests to sit on, as well as plates, spoons, chopsticks and so on.
While preparing, Mrs. Zhao quietly asked Boss Chu, "Why didn't you let me know? Brother Leng's daughter-in-law has never done business. What if you lose money?"
But Boss Chu said, "We don't know anything about business. Her mother's family has done business, and she knows more than we do. My father-in-law said it's feasible, so it must be no problem. Let's wait and see."
Zhao Shi suddenly realized: "You are right, no wonder I don't understand."
Boss Chu sighed and said, "Brother Leng's life and death are uncertain now, and the family's money is about to run out. It would be nice if we could make some money."
Thinking of his son, the light in Zhao's eyes suddenly fell, and his eyes quickly became wet.
"I don't know if he is still alive..."
Boss Chu was silent for a long time, and then said solemnly, "Brother Leng has a great fate and will definitely be alive."
Ever since they learned that they were going to sell food, Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao were even more nervous than Luo Jianjia. They asked Luo Jianjia if the chopsticks were suitable, and then asked her if the spoon would work.
After two days of preparation, Mr. Zhao woke up early on the day when he officially went to sell.
Luo Jianjia was very calm, and made breakfast in a hurry. After eating breakfast, he began to prepare the food to be sold.
Afraid of not being able to sell out, she didn't dare to make more, so she steamed five catties of rice.
Smelling the fragrant rice, the expressions of Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao were a little different, and their eyes were full of eagerness.
Not to mention them, even Luo Jianjia felt craving to eat, but she held back.
She is not in a hurry at this time, and when the business is done, she will be able to eat enough.
Later, Luo Jianjia started cooking.
The guys like picking vegetables, washing vegetables, and chopping vegetables were done with the help of Mr. Chu and Mrs. Zhao, and Luo Jianjia finally cooked the vegetables.
Originally, Mrs. Zhao wanted to take on this job, because she was afraid that Luo Jianjia would not be able to fry so many dishes with her thin arms and legs. However, I also thought in my heart that my daughter-in-law's strength is not small.
Luo Jianjia didn't know what Zhao was thinking, she was very happy now.
Now her strength is too great. When frying the weight of three people, she has to be careful every time, for fear of poking a hole in the pot or breaking the shovel. There are more dishes now, and there is a lot of freedom to sway.
Today she fried three dishes, one is celery, one is eggplant, and the other is pickles. Zhao's pickled vegetables were too salty, so Luo Jianjia reprocessed them, put some oil in the pot, put some chili peppers, and fry them, the taste was different from before.
After doing this, Luo Jianjia was already full of the smell of oil smoke.
Seeing that it was almost noon, the three of them pushed the small cart in the corner, put two tables, and put the rice, two pots of vegetables, a jar of pickles, a bucket of water, tableware, etc. Went to the pier.