Luo Jianjia felt uncomfortable for a moment, but gradually calmed down.
The things they sell now don't have much technical content, and it is inevitable to be imitated, and she has long expected such a day. However, when this day suddenly came, it would still be uncomfortable.
It's just that during this hour of selling rice, another idea came out.
She has always wondered if the meals she cooks are truly magical, and isn't this a good opportunity? If her meals are truly magical, those who are used to the dishes she cooks will definitely come back.
Even without magic, she has confidence in the meals she cooks. Even if those people still don't come back, she can think of other ways to innovate and stay competitive. Or sell it elsewhere. There is always a way to make money.
She never liked to worry about things that didn't happen, so she still looked calm.
Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao are obviously not as optimistic as she is.
After returning home, Mrs. Zhao said, "Hey, we are still jealous. We've only made money for a few days, so it's not enough. How can these people do this..."
Boss Chu didn't say anything, he just let out a long sigh.
"There are so many fewer people today, will there be fewer in a few days?" Zhao shi asked worriedly.
Boss Chu frowned and still didn't speak.
Although the two of them were disgusted and annoyed by the sudden competitor, they didn't do anything to each other, and could only be sulking at home.
Seeing this, Luo Jianjia said, "Mother and father, don't worry, our rice is good, the vegetables are rich in oil and water, and the taste is good. I think the diners will come back."
Luo Jianjia thought, the most important thing is that she wants to know if the food she cooks is good, if it is really good, the diners will definitely come back.
Zhao Shi's face softened a little when he heard this.
"That's right, you are good at craftsmanship, others don't have that ability."
Seeing that Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao were not very interested, Luo Jinjia said, "Father and mother, now that there is one imitating one, there will be a second one. It is hard to say whether we can keep the guests or not, and we don't need to worry too much. Watch first."
"That's the only way." Zhao's voice was low, looking a little dejected.
After a busy morning, Luo Jianjia was already hungry. Thinking that there were some rice dishes left, he said, "Today we can eat some good food."
Although Boss Chu and the Zhao family also wanted to eat, they were a little reluctant to think that all this was money.
"Why don't we sell it until tomorrow?" Zhao suggested.
Luo Jianjia shook her head in denial: "No, it won't be fresh tomorrow, and diners can eat it. Saving money is a small matter, and it will be troublesome if the signboard of our house is smashed."
Zhao Shi still wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Boss Chu.
"Listen to Brother Leng's wife, let's eat it by ourselves."
"Hey."
Although everyone was in a bad mood, this meal was really a solid meal of white rice.
After eating, there is still a lot left.
In the early morning of the second day, Luo Jianjia beat an egg into it, cut some carrots and green vegetables, and made egg fried rice.
Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao were very happy.
"If you really can't sell a set meal, it would be good to make egg fried rice." Zhao said.
"Mother, the cost of this egg fried rice is too high. If we want to be full, we have to sell it for three cents. I'm afraid many people are reluctant to buy a single egg fried rice."
Zhao Shi thought about it and had to nod her head to agree with her words.
It had already been added to 12 catties of rice before, but today I was afraid that it would be a waste, so I reduced it to 10 catties.
And the number of people who came to eat today was a little less than yesterday.
Seeing the familiar diners go to the opposite side, Mr. Zhao said anxiously: "Brother Leng, wife, why don't we add more vegetables to the diners? After all, these vegetables are grown by us at no cost."
Luo Jianjia said in a low voice, "Mother, we don't have much vegetables in our fields, and we will have to buy them soon. The cost will increase, what can we do then?"
"How about... give more first, and then raise the price?"
Luo Jianjia shook his head: "No. It will be difficult to increase the price at that time, and it will be even more difficult for diners to accept it."
"But... the guests are not coming."
"Don't worry, mother, many people go there for the cheap. We'll find out in a few days."
Seeing her daughter-in-law's eyes firm, Zhao gradually calmed down.
Going back today, the whole family ate another meal of fragrant rice.
Zhao Shi laughed at himself: "Although we earn less, we eat well."
Luo Jianjia said, "Isn't it true that you will have the strength to work when you eat a lot."
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhao said, "Don't say it, I feel that I have regained strength these days. People really want to eat something good."
The Zhao family had already prepared for fewer and fewer people. Unexpectedly, from the next day, the guests gradually returned.
Luo Jianjia deliberately listened carefully to the words of these diners.
"Ma'am, the dishes on your side are still well-done, but the weight is not as good as other restaurants. It would be great if you could give more."
Seeing Zhao's smile, Luo Jianjia hurriedly pulled her and said something in her ear.
Zhao Shi immediately changed his mind and said, "It's not that I don't want to give it, but the main reason is that these dishes in our family have been added with secret recipes, and the ingredients are very expensive. If you give more, you will lose money."
Someone heard this and asked curiously, "Could it be that there is broth in it?"
Zhao Shi glanced at his daughter-in-law, and seeing that she didn't speak, she also smiled and didn't speak.
The diners seemed to agree and said, "It must be the broth, or else how can I eat it with all my strength."
"Maybe it's some precious tonic."
"It's delicious, let's not worry about what's added."
Listening to these people's words, Luo Jianjia can be completely sure that the food she cooks can indeed increase one's strength.
Exactly why this happened, she didn't know. It's like she doesn't know why she came to this unfamiliar dynasty inexplicably, and she doesn't know why she became a Hercules. The miraculous thing that happened to her is not just this one.
Since she came, she was at ease. Since she couldn't figure it out, she wouldn't bother to think about it any more, everything just happened.
After returning home, Luo Jianjia proposed to buy some big bones to make broth.
Since everyone thinks it tastes good, she is bound to do something. Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao's minds are relatively simple, and they haven't doubted anything for the time being, but after a long time, they may not have doubts.
Might as well use meat as an excuse.
And the big bones are cheap, and you can buy a lot for a few pennies. It tastes good and doesn't cost too much.
Luo Jinjia used the excuse of keeping the guests, but Boss Chu and Zhao quickly agreed.
Since I used the soup made from big bones for cooking, the diners have stabilized. About 30 or 40 people come to eat every day, and I can earn about 30 cents a day. The newly opened store has always maintained about a dozen people.
After a few days like this, someone in the village asked Zhao and Boss Chu how their meals were made, intentionally or not.
Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao would not tell their secret recipe directly, even if they were honest. They hesitated to say what it was. This makes everyone more curious.
There were no secrets in the village, and soon everyone found out that they had bought big bones. It's a pity, even if you learn their way, you can't make their taste.
At this point, Luo Jianjia was really relieved and relaxed.
After working like this for about a month, my income gradually stabilized. I have thirty or forty cents a day, and I get about one tael of silver a month.
Seeing that Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao were in a better and better mood, Luo Jianjia brought up one thing that he had always wanted to say.
"Why don't we have three meals?"
Although Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao are no longer the same as before, they can have enough to eat every meal, but Luo Jianjia, who is used to eating three meals, is still quite uncomfortable.
"Three meals? That's for people with good conditions. We only have two meals." Zhao said.
"Mother, aren't you hungry when you wake up in the morning?"
Zhao shi thought for a while, then hesitantly said, "Hungry is hungry, but there is no need to eat three meals."
She has been here for so many years. In the past, they only had three meals on the days when her son came back from the palace to rest. Now that the son is not at home, they are used to eating twice.
Luo Jianjia said: "Too hungry is bad for our health. Now that our income is stable, we can eat three meals. In fact, eating three meals will not cost much more than eating two meals. will accumulate food."
Saying that, Luo Jianjia looked at Boss Chu. She knew that the real master of the family was still him.
"Eat more so we can work hard."
When you have money and you don't have money, the whole person is really like two people. Now that I am rich, I have a lot of confidence.
Chu Laodao: "Let's have three meals then."
Hearing Boss Chu's words, Luo Jianjia finally felt relieved.
After working so hard for so long, she was finally able to eat enough.
The next morning, Luo Jianjia got up early to cook.
It's been a long time since she ate this early. Thinking that I liked to eat noodles for breakfast before, but I rarely see it here, I prepared to cook noodles to eat.
Make your own noodles.
She deliberately beat an egg in the noodles, rolled it into egg noodles, put the noodles into the pot, picked a handful of greens and threw them in.
When it's ready to cook, add the seasoning.
In no time, a pot of fragrant egg noodles is cooked.
Now that living conditions are better, although Zhao is a little distressed about such a thing, he will not say much.
By the time she wanted to help, Luo Jianjia was already ready.
Breakfast is egg noodles and her processed pickles.
Boss Chu and Mrs Zhao rarely eat noodles, and they were surprised to see the noodles made by their daughter-in-law. For pasta, they only steam buns and steamed buns, but they don't do these.
"It's delicious, how are these noodles made?" Zhao asked.
Luo Jianjia explained the steps.
"Add eggs to the noodles? You can still do this. No wonder it tastes better than the ones you've eaten before." Zhao complimented.
Boss Chu also nodded in agreement.
Seeing that Boss Chu and the Zhao family were having a good time, Luo Jinjia was also very satisfied.
She really didn't expect that after she wakes up from sleep, having enough food and clothing has become a luxury.
After she was full, she felt much better.
When I went to the wharf at noon, there was another restaurant selling food today. Because of what happened last time, Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao had a little more confidence in the food they sold, and they shouted a few words.
The harbour side is also more and more lively.
However, when a merchant glanced at their bland dishes and left, Luo Jianjia thought, are they going to improve
Now that she has enough to eat, does she have a new pursuit? Moreover, she has a golden finger, so she doesn't have to worry about not being able to sell. Before Chu Wei Leng came back, she could make some more money.
On the way back, Luo Jianjia kept thinking about this question.
When she was about to reach the door, Aunt Wang came out of the house and said hello to Boss Chu and Mrs. Zhao.
After saying hello, she glanced at Luo Jianjia.
After hesitating for a moment, he said reluctantly, "I went to the market today and met your mother. She said that I would send you a letter and ask you to go back."
Luo family...
Luo Jianjia frowned slightly.
After hearing this, Mrs Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then said earnestly: "Brother Leng, daughter-in-law, you don't need to clean up. I'll go pick up a few eggs for you and give your parents a taste."
With that said, Mrs Zhao walked towards the house.
Soon, Mr. Zhao came out with a basket containing more than twenty eggs laid by the chickens at home these days.
This gift is not light, and it is very good for my daughter-in-law to go back to her parents' house.
Although Luo Jianjia really didn't want to go back, she was a relative of this body after all, and she couldn't justify if she didn't go back.
Therefore, she took the basket in Zhao's hand and walked towards Luojia Village.