Chapter 162
161, Good Business (3 more)
Xie Zhinuan held back her laughter, fearing that if she laughed out loud, these three would instantly turn sour.
They sure learned their lesson.
They didn’t know that not seeing her the whole night before yesterday and then not appearing all of yesterday either, the three of them were scared stiff, worried that she didn’t want them anymore, especially since it was after they had been punished-they had no choice but to behave.
In the town, there were already quite a few people standing in front of Xieji’s braised meat shop to buy braised meat, some bringing their own bowls, purchasing a pound and adding a bit of braising sauce.
The braised meat was expensive, but the taste was so good that after eating it, they felt notably less exhausted. This was especially true for the Old Lady of the Town Chief’s family. It was said that she had not had a full meal in a long time; after eating the braised meat yesterday, she had two bowls and even came over in the afternoon to order thirty pounds, saying she didn’t just want to eat it herself but also to share with relatives, letting them also try this delicacy.
The news spread by yesterday afternoon, so there were more people coming to buy braised meat this morning.
Xie Zhinuan had Shaoniu drive the Mule Cart to the back door.
Xiaoyuan called her sister and brother-in-law to help, and the four of them were still bustling about.
The Mule Cart was parked at the back door. Shaoniu climbed the wall to open it, and Xie Zhinuan went into the courtyard first; the remaining tasks Shaoniu would handle.
Shaoniu noticed a few men hiding at the entrance of the alley, acting sneaky. She merely glanced at them but didn’t pay them any mind.
When Xiaoyuan saw Xie Zhinuan, she called out in a hurry, “Master!”
“Hmm!”
Xie Zhinuan entered the kitchen and inspected the braised meat, poking it with chopsticks, “It’s not tender enough!”
“If it’s too tender, it won’t slice neatly into whole pieces, and many people buy it to cut and steam at home!” Xiaoyuan quickly explained.
She understood very well the mindset of the country folk, who couldn’t bear to waste anything.
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Moreover, buying this braised meat, often it wasn’t just for a family to enjoy a delicacy; more commonly, they had a happy event at home, getting up early to buy things in the town-it was all about savoring a rare treat.Many people chose to buy a couple of pounds of meat and a bowl, some bought a pound, and even some only half a pound. No matter the amount, Dong Sheng always carved it with a beaming smile, giving a bit extra in the end to make sure both buyer and seller were happy.
When Xiaomai saw Xie Zhinuan, she was so overwhelmed that she couldn’t speak properly, her face flushed red. Her husband was the same, a very honest and simple man, who, before he even opened his mouth, was nervously fiddling with his clothes, his face and ears turning red.
The couple was also afraid, afraid that Xie Zhinuan would not use their services.
According to what Xiaoyuan said, as long as they worked hard, the salary would certainly be generous. The key was to be diligent and solid in their work. They had two kids, both left with the grandparents in the village, and they were hoping to earn money to build a new house at home, to let their parents enjoy some comfort.
“Don’t be nervous!” Xie Zhinuan said with a light laugh. “You are Xiaoyuan’s sister and brother-in-law; now that you’re here, do your best. Your wages will be the same as Dong Sheng’s. I might not come around often in the future, so help Xiaoyuan out. Let’s keep the braised meat shop running well!”
“Miss Xie, don’t worry, we will!”
Xie Zhinuan nodded.
Xiaoyuan had already started washing pots, preparing the braised meat for the noontime braised meat noodles. Xie Zhinuan stood by, watching and directing as needed. Seeing that her movements were agile and she didn’t miss a step, she also prepared braised pig knuckles.
“Someone ordered these, four knuckles, and gave a tael of silver. They’re coming to pick it up at noon!” Xiaoyuan quickly explained.
“Good job!”
Xiaoyuan was proficient in business and her culinary skills were better than Xie Zhinuan had expected.
Meanwhile, Xiaomai and her husband had already started kneading dough. Dong Sheng was helping out Xiaoyuan in every possible way, inside and out. Xie Zhinuan watched, feeling happy for the two sisters.
Although their husbands or future husbands weren’t particularly skilled, they were heartily sincere and treated them well.
Chapter 163