Chapter 179 Your Sister Geng and Sister Hou have resigned

"It's not similar. Some jelly is made with broth. Jelly is not just pig skin jelly, there is also pork bone soup jelly, chicken soup jelly, and last time I heard something even more outrageous, where they use technological seasonings and water to make jelly directly. I heard it tastes very delicious, and there are a lot of people queuing up every day waiting for that store to open!" said Sun Dehai.

“It’s so fresh, too fresh. Even top-quality ingredients can’t produce that taste. You may feel it’s fresh the first few times you eat it, but after eating it too much, you can actually taste that it’s all seasoning. I guess this shop won’t last long.” After opening her own shop, Zhao Xiaojing has always adhered to the principle of slow and steady growth. She doesn’t over-advertise, and doesn’t abuse unhealthy ingredients and seasonings to reduce costs, so that customers can still feel the quality over time.

"The smart thing about that store is that it opened its doors in a tourist city, near a scenic spot, and they didn't consider repeat customers. If a person has a bad conscience, they will try anything to make money! No wonder people say that only people with evil hearts can get rich." Sun Dehai cursed.

The two of them continued to complain. After Zhao Xiaojing asked in detail about the recipe for the jelly, Sun Dehai suddenly lowered his voice. "Xiao Zhao, your sisters Geng and Hou have resigned. I wanted to tell you just now, but they were in the kitchen and couldn't tell you in person. Now they're out. It happened a few days ago. Manager Li is busy looking for someone. They'll leave as soon as they find someone."

"Why? Didn't they sign a long-term contract? Why did they suddenly resign?" Zhao Xiaojing was shocked.

"The company is bound by long-term contracts, so they can't fire them at will. But if they want to leave, they can resign. Just let them know in advance," Sun Dehai explained patiently. "I don't know much more. It seems to be Geng Mingyan's family affairs, and it's not easy for a grown man like me to pry into it. But after all, we've worked together for so many years, and suddenly two of them are gone, I can't help but feel sad."

Sun Dehai sighed and his voice gradually became lower.

"Then I'll call the two sisters and ask them later. After all, we are colleagues. I can't help much, but I'll at least say hello." Zhao Xiaojing said after thinking for a while.

"Yes, that's what I mean. You all have a good relationship. If you have time, give her a call and show your concern for your elder sister Geng. It will make it easier for you to talk to each other."

"I understand. I'll ask after I'm done with the cafeteria at lunch." Zhao Xiaojing replied.

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Xiaojing saw that it was almost time, so she took a basket of duck eggs to the door of the front hall.

When the air conditioner is not turned on, the glass door of the front hall is always open. There is a platform about 1 meter wide outside the door. There is no obstruction on the platform, which can just get sunlight. There are two steps in front of the platform, and the sidewalk is after going down the steps.

Su Yuchen saw Zhao Xiaojing coming out with a winnowing basket and helped move a chair to the platform at the door. Zhao Xiaojing put the winnowing basket on the chair and arranged the duck eggs a little more neatly to prevent them from rolling away.

It is already mid-November and it is mid-morning. The sun is not very hot, which is the best time to dry duck eggs. An hour is just right.

This process may seem simple, but it is actually one of the important steps that Su Yuchen's mother instructed her to do. During the drying process, the duck eggs gradually lose moisture, which not only makes them more likely to produce oil, but also greatly reduces the moisture on the surface of the eggshell, which is beneficial for the subsequent pickling process and allows the duck eggs to better absorb the pickling liquid.

"Mirror, I'm almost done with my lessons. The band I told you about before is looking for a lead singer again because the last singer they hired jumped ship. I noticed the keyboard player seemed a little down on his social media, so I chatted with him about what he said.

"They're all part-time in the band, and the atmosphere is actually pretty good, but they don't make much money. The lead singer left because he was disgusted by this." Su Yuchen said to the side with his eyes downcast as he watched Zhao Xiaojing arrange the duck eggs.

"If you want to go, you can go ahead. I support you just like you support me." Zhao Xiaojing glanced at Su Yuchen, immediately understood what Su Yuchen meant, and patted her hand gently.

"But what about the store? They rehearse about twice a week, starting at 8 p.m., and the store is still open at that time. I'm worried that no one will care if I go there, and I'm also worried that if I go this time, I'll let them down again because of a schedule conflict. They're all very nice people..."

Of course you too, we agreed to be partners, it would be unfair to leave you alone in the store if I leave, I'm needed in the front office." Su Yuchen frowned slightly, looking very hesitant.

"We agreed to be partners, but at that time you were looking for a job and just wanted to make money to support yourself. Now you have something you want to do, of course you should work hard for it, and of course I should support you. Besides, partners don't necessarily have to work here. We both paid for the opening and renovation of this store, and we also invested the money we used to set up the stall. You are the original shareholder, and you can also just buy shares and be a hands-off manager.

As for the front desk job, aren't we still hiring? Our job posting says we're hiring two people, but we haven't found anyone yet. And in three or four days, the dessert stand will be closed, and Lu Hongwen will be coming over too." Zhao Xiaojing smiled and took Su Yuchen in her arms as they walked towards the store, unfazed.

"Lu Hongwen is here to deliver takeout. When we open the takeout service, the store will only be busier. Let me think about it again. I can't be so selfish. I'll wait until I really recruit someone." Su Yuchen shook his head.

"How about this? Why don't you post another job posting online and hire a receptionist in addition to the waiter job you hired previously? After you hire someone, you can help out in the kitchen, and we can find someone else to do the front desk work. We can then refine the division of labor.

As for the kitchen, I can handle it by myself after you leave. Then I can let Ouyang learn how to serve rice and cut pig's feet. It's not a difficult job.

That's enough people, you don't have to worry anymore, right?" Zhao Xiaojing asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Okay, that's an idea!" Su Yuchen's brows relaxed and he readily agreed. He immediately returned to the computer, raised the corners of his mouth and started typing quickly.

Zhao Xiaojing looked at Su Yuchen's relieved expression and smiled. She understood Su Yuchen's concerns, but she didn't think Su Yuchen was selfish for not spending all his time with her in the shop.

On the contrary, opening a restaurant and cooking are things she likes to do, and she is also happy to see Su Yuchen find something she likes to do.

"Wow, sister, are you going to make salted duck eggs? I weighed myself yesterday and I've gained 0.3 catties!"

The two of them were huddled together looking at the computer screen when Ouyang Yidan came jumping in with a canvas bag on her back. Zhao Xiaojing was stunned and saw that it was already ten o'clock.

"Ah! I've been talking nonsense with you. It's already this late. Cook, cook! My beef and chicken are still in the pot!"

Zhao Xiaojing hurriedly got up, and Su Yuchen followed her into the kitchen after closing the computer.