Lin Wei quickly handed the bag containing the money to Lin Xiaomeng, "Auntie, please collect the money for me. There's some change in the bag. I'll get my food."

Before Lin Xiaomeng could react, the customers had already placed the prepared cash in front of her.

"Two portions, please. I'd like them packed up with lids."

"Okay, right away."

One serving after another, because the stall was not there before, most people just watched.

After seeing Lin Wei's food cart arrive, people flocked over and formed a long queue.

"Boss, are there enough ingredients today? I don't want to go hungry like yesterday. If that happens, I won't come again."

Lin Wei joked, "Today I prepared double portions of all the ingredients, so that if it's not enough, I can't conjure up more."

Lin Wei was so busy that she didn't even have time to speak.

Her hands were aching terribly, but she dared not stop, afraid that if customers waited any longer, they would complain again.

Fortunately, Lin Xiaomeng helped her; otherwise, she wouldn't know how she would have gotten through the day's business.

Finally, after two hours of hard work, all the ingredients except for a small half-bucket of meat were sold out.

Seeing this, a customer nearby hurriedly asked, "Is there any meat left? Are you selling it separately? I asked yesterday, and you said you weren't sure."

“Sell, sell any extras we have. Our lunchboxes, half a bucket for 25, plus two eggs.”

25 is really not cheap, but considering the amount of meat, it's not that expensive, plus it really does taste good.

Gritting his teeth, the customer said, "Give me one, and give me an extra egg, there are three of us in my family."

"Okay, no problem."

"But boss, are we still having braised pork for the boxed lunches tomorrow?"

"I'm not eating this. Tomorrow I'll have braised pork horns with soybeans. I also ordered tripe from the market vendor. I'll have tripe the day after tomorrow."

In the 1990s, even offal was unwanted if thrown on the street, so the idea of ​​eating tripe dampened everyone's enthusiasm.

"Boss, don't you have any other dishes?"

"My tripe tastes different from other people's. If you don't like it, I won't make it anymore. Of course, since tripe is cheap, the boxed meals will also be cheaper."

After selling all five servings of braised pork, Lin Wei and Lin Xiaomeng were completely exhausted and didn't want to move.

"This job is really tiring. It's the first time I've ever counted money so much that my fingers are swollen."

Lin Wei nodded repeatedly, "That's right, but when I think about the balance in the savings account, it doesn't seem like it's unbearable."

Lin Xiaomeng chuckled helplessly, "You silly girl."

-

On her way home, Lin Xiaomeng left Lin Yuan and the two Su children at the convenience store at the alley entrance with three bottles of drinks.

After bringing Lin Wei home, she immediately asked, "Weiwei, I didn't know your business was so good. You said you were going to hire people, and you are, but who should you hire? And how should you hire them? Have you thought about that?"

“I’ve thought about it. I thought about it a couple of days ago. This is a small business, and I don’t plan to have anyone share the profits with me. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be better for me to keep the volume small and do it all by myself?”

"So my plan is to keep things as they are now, but I'll ask one or two people to help me with tasks like picking and washing vegetables at home. They won't need to come out with me. As for setting up the stall, I'll definitely be the one serving the vegetables, and I plan to let these three kids handle the change. I'll take a look and tell them how much change to give."

“These days, it seems like small amounts of money are genuine, but I would definitely check the large amounts. However, it seems like we don’t receive any large sums of money when we sell boxed lunches. I plan to try this model for 1-2 days first, and if it works out, I’ll continue doing it this way.”

"Of course, I will definitely pay them, not only for the people I hire, but also for the two Su children. But since there's only so much work, I don't plan to pay too much. It's 5 yuan a day, paid in cash, and meals are included."

It costs 5 yuan a day.

In reality, it's only half a day, and it even includes a meal, so it's an incredibly good deal.

Lin Xiaomeng carefully spoke up, "If that's the case, the two kids from the Gao family next door would be a good match. Their eldest daughter is in the second year of junior high school this year. This little girl in her teens helps your Aunt Gao manage the house very well. Their youngest son is in the fourth grade this year. He's quite mature for his age and is also very capable."

“Their family is in a situation where they can’t be left alone, and they don’t need to come with you to your stall. The two of them can take turns working for you at the rate of one person’s wages. I think that’s a good option. Of course, I’m not saying you have to choose them, but I think it’s a good fit. Ultimately, it’s up to you.”

"Sure, Auntie's recommendation is definitely someone she trusts, but is their family willing to accept it?"

-

"Yes, of course we're willing. These two kids are just staying at home anyway. But we can't take your money. It's not easy for Weiwei to earn money. Kids this age love to look good. Keep the money for yourselves to buy clothes and eat better. University is a place where you have to spend money..."

Before Gao Huifang could finish speaking, Lin Xiaomeng interrupted, "No, Xiao Gao, listen to me, the money must be given, not only to your family, but also to the Su family next door. This is not a business that can be done in a day or two. If we keep helping like this, no one will feel happy. We already discussed this before we came, so don't refuse."

"Yes, Aunt Gao, we've already discussed it. The wages will be paid daily, and they don't need to come out with me. They just need to help me wash and prepare vegetables at home. I'll provide meals. I heard from my aunt that you're still using a stove at home, is that right? If the kitchen is too busy, I'd like to borrow your stove for a bit. I'd feel embarrassed to lend it to you if you don't charge me."

Gao Huifang knew perfectly well that the aunt and niece wanted to help her, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Thank you, thank you for still thinking of our family. I'll have them come over to help first thing tomorrow morning."

"Alright, it's settled then. We're off now, we still need to go to the Su family's place."

-

The atmosphere in the Su family is completely different.

Zhang Min waved her hand, "No need. These two boys eat and drink for free every day with you. I'd be embarrassed to even ask for their help. I wouldn't dare accept any payment from you."

"I still have to accept the money. Your two kids have helped me a lot. If I don't accept the money, I'll feel embarrassed to ask them to do anything in the future."

The Su brothers were shrewd. When they realized that they were not only getting a free meal but also receiving money, they immediately started making a scene.

"Yes, yes, Mom, why shouldn't we accept the wages that Sister Weiwei gives us? It's the work we did, you can't refuse it for us."

“Su Sijin, Su Si’an, are you two asking for trouble? How old are you? What can you do? You're lucky if you don't cause trouble. How dare you ask for money?” Zhang Min smiled sheepishly. “But Weiwei, we really can't give you this money…”

Lin Xiaomeng interrupted directly, "Alright, it's the same for both families. We can't give it to the Gao family and not to you, can we? Giving it to you will make it easier for Weiwei to manage the two children, but I'm afraid you'll feel bad about it."

"I don't care at all. You have no idea how grateful I am to Weiwei for keeping these two rascals in check for me."