Ganli looked at Yingzi's mother's dazed expression, but felt no sympathy whatsoever. She threw down a "Take care of yourself" and walked out, her steps somewhat hurried.
She was a little worried. Despite Yingzi's harsh words, she was still just a young girl. Who knew how upset she was right now? She shouldn't do anything rash.
As soon as Gan Li stepped out of Yingzi's yard, she saw a person squatting under a big tree not far away. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Gan Yingzi.
She walked over and saw Yingzi's red eyes. For a moment, she didn't know how to comfort her, and could only stammer, "Yingzi, try to think more positively..."
Before she could finish speaking, Gan Yingzi shook her head and interrupted her: "Shopkeeper, you don't need to worry about me. I've known for a long time that my mother is biased. Today... it's fine, it's good that it's gone."
Gan Yingzi wiped away her tears, her tone so calm that it surprised even Gan Li:
"From now on, I'll earn my own money and spend it myself, making my own decisions. It's better than letting her give all my hard-earned money to her precious nephew!"
Gan Li looked at Yingzi. Although the girl's face was still streaked with tears, her eyes were surprisingly firm. Gan Li nodded inwardly, overturning her previous impression of Gan Yingzi—this girl was someone with her own mind!
"It's good that you've figured it out. If you need my advice in the future, just come and tell me." Ganli patted Yingzi's shoulder, her tone tinged with appreciation.
Yingzi smiled gratefully and nodded vigorously.
The Mother Goddess System quest went exceptionally smoothly this time, and the rewarded merit points arrived quickly. Gan Li added these merit points to her previous accumulation and finally unlocked the food section in the Space Supermarket.
Although this dynasty was wealthier than other dynasties, and it was not uncommon for ordinary people to eat white rice, the rice here was far less delicious than that of later generations.
Ganli knew that this must be due to the variety. The rice in later generations had been improved so many times that it was incomparable to the rice here. Now that the grain section of the supermarket was unlocked, it had everything from Northeast rice to Thai fragrant rice.
As soon as Ganli returned to the restaurant, she went into the space and cooked a pot of rice in the small rice cooker in the room. Before long, the aroma of rice wafted out.
The aroma is completely different from the aroma of rice in this era; it is much richer and has a soft, sticky, and chewy texture.
【Mmm, it smells so good!】 Ganli took a bite of the freshly cooked rice, squinted her eyes in satisfaction, and ate two large bowls in a row.
Maria had recently completed two tasks in a row and was in an exceptionally good mood. Seeing how much Ganli was enjoying her pear, she couldn't help but suggest:
[Host, this rice is so delicious, why don't you take it to a restaurant and sell it? It'll definitely attract more customers!]
Gan Li shook her head: "No, this rice is too delicious. It's completely different from what's served in this dynasty, and it might arouse suspicion."
Maria was puzzled: "Then why don't you just use pork from the supermarket?"
Ganli patiently explained: "I can say that there's a secret recipe to remove the pork's odor, but rice is all the same; you just add water and boil it. There's no special technique involved."
Maria thought about it and agreed that Ganli made a good point.
"You're right. However, even without supermarket rice, the dishes from restaurants are enough to make them crave more these days."
This time, Ganli did not refute it.
Indeed, Ganji Restaurant has always been a thriving business, packed with customers every day. Dishes like braised pork, boiled sliced pork, and pickled fish are all bestsellers, and at affordable prices, which local resident of Cangxi Town wouldn't love them?
Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Ganji Restaurant's reputation grew, becoming a golden brand in Cangxi Town, attracting diners from surrounding counties and towns.
Ganji Restaurant's business was booming, and within six months, it had made a fortune.
According to the rules set by Gan Li, after deducting necessary costs and daily expenses, the restaurant's profits are distributed as dividends according to a set ratio.
Old Man Gan, Gan Mingli, Gan Mingyi, and others all received a considerable sum of money.
As the number of people in his family grew, Old Man Gan had long harbored the idea of renovating the old house. However, he had spent the first half of his life busy with his children's affairs and had not been able to save any money.
Now that we finally have enough money, our first thought is to demolish and rebuild the old house.
Now that the new house is completed, with its blue bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, it is so much better than the old, dilapidated house.
To celebrate moving to their new home, Ganli specially closed for three days so that her family could go back and prepare.
On the actual day, the Gan family's old house was bustling with activity. Many people from the village came to offer their congratulations, and Gan Li was busy entertaining the guests at home.
Looking at the newly renovated old house and the joy on her family's faces, Ganli felt incredibly satisfied. All the hard work of the past six months had finally paid off.
After a lively day, Ganli returned to the restaurant. She sat alone behind the counter, slowly flipping through the ledgers. Looking at the unusually quiet restaurant, she silently made a decision.
"expansion?"
That evening, the Gan family members who rushed back from the village were all very surprised to hear the news. Only Gan Quan was not surprised and was even very eager to try.
Gan Li nodded: "That's right. Gan Ji's business is now very stable and its reputation has spread. More importantly, everyone is now familiar with everything in the store. Even when I'm not there, Second Brother can manage the restaurant, and I don't have to keep an eye on things like before."
Gan Li paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone: "Therefore, I think now is a good time to expand."
Old Gan puffed on his pipe, somewhat worried: "Isn't this a bit too fast?"
Older people always want to play it safe.
Gan Mingli, however, was even more adventurous: "Actually, I think what my sister said is right. Our restaurant is doing so well that many people even come from other places to eat here. If it weren't for the current 'license plate restriction,' our restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate so many people."
Gan Mingyi simply said, "Little sister, you tell me what to do, and I'll do it!"
"We'll discuss the specifics later."
Seeing that her family members had no objections, Ganli looked at the shop assistants and smiled:
"When the branch expands, we will definitely need to hire more people. When you go home, you can tell everyone that you can come and participate in the recruitment competition."
Upon hearing this, all the workers beamed with joy.
Ganli could have announced it herself, but they were made to do it. This was clearly a favor to them, to let them show off in front of the villagers!
Next, Ganli began to consider the location of the branch store. The first choice was, of course, a county town.
The reason why business is good in Cangxi Town is mainly because there is a wharf here, so the flow of people is much better than in other places. If you want to open a new store, you can no longer choose a location in the town.
The provincial capital was too far away, and Gan Li was still a little unsure about it, so a prosperous county town was the best choice.
County towns have a larger population and higher consumption levels, making it a more secure place to open a branch.
The next morning, Ganli boarded a horse-drawn carriage and set off for the county town.
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