You should know that although she volunteered to work alongside Fang Yan and Fang Jie at the stall, she was still quite apprehensive.
I was so nervous last night that I didn't sleep well at all.
I'm always afraid that I won't do a good job today and that the braised food won't sell.
"Right? Actually, being enthusiastic towards customers isn't as difficult as you might think, is it?" Fang Yan said with a smile.
Chu Chun looked at her with excitement and admiration, "Third Aunt, you're absolutely right. Many things seem as difficult as climbing to the sky, but once you try them, you'll find that they're not as scary or difficult as you imagined."
She learned more from Fang Yan during this time than she had in the previous ten years combined.
"Third Aunt, I suddenly feel that I'm no longer afraid of going to Shang City to work after the New Year."
She suddenly spoke again.
Previously, due to her low self-esteem and sensitivity, Chu Chun disliked being around others, and she was very anxious and afraid about going to Shang City after the New Year.
Over the course of these days, she spent every day in the small workshop, spending time with her fellow girls, and often helped Fang Yan collect pork from various pork stalls, sometimes even helping out at the stalls herself.
Especially today, because Fang Jie is tongue-tied, she simply had him work as her assistant.
She stood in the spot where Fang Yan usually stood, mimicking how Fang Yan spoke to customers, and tried her best to chat with them warmly.
Not knowing what to say, she just smiled, a warm smile at them.
What I thought would be difficult is actually not difficult at all.
Everyone was very kind. She wasn't very good at math, so when it came to calculating money, everyone helped her.
"That's right, there's nothing to be afraid of. Just remember, you can suffer a small loss once or twice, but never more than three times. You won't suffer a big loss at all. As long as we don't provoke trouble, if others do, then retaliate in kind. When you're out and about, your family won't be able to take care of you. If you need anything, go to the police."
Fang Yan was overjoyed and suggested that she set up a stall, which resulted in such a great harvest.
Fang Jie felt a little lost about life after the New Year, but also a little expectant. Although he wasn't afraid, he secretly kept Fang Yan's words in mind.
Having spent most of his life confined to the fields, he didn't really understand many ways of dealing with people and situations.
"Today's total sales were..."
Fang Jie was in charge of collecting and giving change today, so he reported the day's income to Fang Yan.
The weight of the braised food I delivered today was about the same as usual, and the income was also similar.
After they finished talking about their own things, Fang Yan started assigning tasks, "Mom, you and Chu Chun are in charge of washing the pork."
"Brother, you're in charge of watching the fires on the several ovens. In early summer, you'll be tending the fires to braise pig's head and intestines."
Catching a glimpse of the mischievous child and the furry boy out of the corner of her eye, Fang Yan continued, "Xiaoyuzai and Qibei are responsible for helping Grandma and Uncle."
"Okay!" Little Fish was overjoyed and ran off to find Fang Jie. "Uncle, let's go chop firewood. I'll help you put it away."
Fang Jie: ...
Where can we find so much firewood to chop?
Immediately afterwards, Fang Yan announced, "To celebrate that we have won the market in the neighboring county today, and to entertain three guests, we will be having a whole rabbit feast tonight."
"What is a whole rabbit feast?" Little Fish turned around and asked Fang Yan.
"It's a delicious type of meat."
Zhang Zongde used to keep a rabbit, and Xiaoyu would go to check on it every few days. He even wanted Fang Yan to buy him one to keep.
Fearing that her little one might insist on raising rabbits, Fang Yan dared not say it was rabbits.
After all, all five rabbits were killed.
"Oh, then I want to eat, and I want to eat the kibbles too."
Ambiguous words successfully fooled the little guy.
All the tasks were arranged, and everyone took their positions and got to work.
Fang Yan's task is definitely to be in charge of dinner tonight.
Actually, she really wanted to have a rabbit hot pot.
However, since the weather isn't cold yet, and you'll sweat a little when you're busy, you have to have cold drinks with your hot pot.
Secondly, there were no cold drinks.
Although there is space in the kitchen, it's not accessible through open channels, so it can't be taken out.
Thirdly, there's no suitable pot at home.
Fang Yan guessed that the mall manager might come with Section Chief Zheng and his brother.
Fang Jie is not good at socializing, so it would be too difficult for him to entertain Section Chief Zheng and his group.
Fang Yan planned to invite Zhang Zongde and the village chief to accompany her.
There were eleven people in total, including everyone else.
We don't have a pot that big at home.
In the end, Fang Yan gave up the idea of eating rabbit hot pot and decided to make stir-fried rabbit slices with scallions, stewed rabbit pieces with mixed mushrooms, roasted rabbit, spicy rabbit head, stir-fried rabbit tenderloin with local pepper strips, braised rabbit skeleton, modified spicy rabbit cubes, dry-fried rabbit meat and cauliflower, plus a braised fish and pea sprouts in broth.
Ten dishes are enough.
"Yan Yan." Zhu Xiuhua was busy with her work when she belatedly realized that Section Chief Zheng had said he was going home to discuss it with his younger brother, but he hadn't said that he would definitely come.
So she skipped over to Fang Yan, saying, "You've prepared so many dishes, what if they don't come?"
Fang Yan was preparing the ingredients. "Mom, don't worry, they'll definitely come."
If Section Chief Zheng knew the difference between Mr. Wu's braised food and his own, he would understand.
If she hadn't revealed her income from the Mid-Autumn Festival to him today...
Section Chief Zheng might give up on this business because of the long distance.
But after listening to her analysis, he knew that he could definitely make money in the braised food business. He was also anxious to solve his younger brother's family's financial problems, so he was sure he would come.
Sure enough, as soon as Fang Yan finished preparing the ingredients, such as the braised rabbit skeleton, she had to braise it in a savory sauce first.
Rabbit heads also need to be braised for a longer time to absorb the flavor;
As for roasted rabbit and other dishes that take a long time to prepare, Fang Yan started cooking them all in advance.
Then they went out to invite Zhang Zongde and the village chief to their home for dinner that evening, to help entertain the guests from the city.
The person in charge of the shopping mall in the county town, as well as the person in charge of the shopping mall in the neighboring county town and his brother, were coming to my house to discuss business.
Zhang Zongde knew that Fang Jie was not good at dealing with people, so he agreed to come and keep him company without saying a word.
Fang Yan had just invited the two of them when she saw the young man who had left her place just a few hours earlier arrive again in his electric tricycle.
"Drive slower, I need to get out and ask for directions," Section Chief Zheng said to the tricycle driver as they entered the village.
The young man smiled mysteriously, "You've come to Gouzi Village to find Fang Yan, right? No need to ask for directions, I know the way."
He's walked this road many times before.
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