This time, Qingtian really thought about it for a long time before he said hesitantly, "What if we could give the wrapped dumplings to the customers who often buy raw dumplings at home, saying it's a discount for regular customers?"
As soon as he finished speaking, without waiting for Madam Lu to speak, Qingtian shook his head to deny his own idea.
“No, many of the people who come to my house to buy raw dumplings are officials.
"They don't need the money to buy dumplings; they just care about whether they taste good.
“If the dumplings made in the morning are not sold out by noon, they will no longer be as fresh as when they were made in the evening.
"So doing this won't make these old customers happy at all, and it might even lead to the loss of some repeat customers..."
Qingtian was thinking while speaking, and he would stop from time to time to think it over, so he spoke very slowly.
Madam Lu was not in a hurry and just sat beside her and listened to her.
She herself would only speak occasionally, in order to guide Qingtian to continue thinking.
Qingtian thought for a long time and said, "Why not just set up a pot on the street, cook dumplings on the spot, and give them to passersby for free.
“It’d be best to find a spot next to the notice, so I can also publicize the good news that my mother won third place in the cooking competition.
"This will not only let more people know about the dumpling restaurant, but if they find it delicious, they might come back to patronize the restaurant in the future."
After Qingtian finished speaking this time, he finally felt satisfied. He then looked up at Madam Lu, waiting for her comments.
Madam Lu smiled and nodded, saying, "You did a good job. Not only were you able to identify the problem in a timely manner, but you were also able to adjust your thinking immediately.
"I've already told your second aunt that you will be responsible for the bill for her clothes this time.
"And it's not just about bookkeeping, but also finding ways to help her coordinate and arrange work, and try to improve efficiency so that she can make more money."
Madam Lu and Qingtian were chatting animatedly in the yard. Old Mrs. Ye was in the kitchen, listening to Qingtian's occasional giggles, and she couldn't help but feel curious.
She went in and out several times just to listen to what Madam Lu and Qingtian were talking about.
But the more I listened, the more I felt something was wrong. What was this teaching the children?
Old Mrs. Ye finally couldn't stand it anymore, so she went into the house and pulled Mrs. Ye aside.
"My eldest daughter-in-law, I have no objection to Qingtian taking Mr. Wei as his master. He is a man of real knowledge and ability.
"But who is this Madam Lu? Why is she always teaching children how to make money?
"Of course, there's nothing wrong with making money, but Qingtian is so young, don't let him become obsessed with money!"
“Mother, Madam Lu knows Mr. Wei and Mr. Jiao from the Qingshan family.
"It was Mr. Wei who originally suggested that Qingtian should take Madam Lu as his master again!
"Mr. Wei teaches us to read and write, and to observe etiquette and morality.
"Madam Lu teaches the ways of the world and the art of business.
"Both masters love Qingtian very much and both truly want the best for her.
"Just be at peace with yourself."
After hearing what Mrs. Ye said, Old Mrs. Ye also felt that she might have overreacted a little.
"That's right. The eldest brother and you both love Qingtian so much. You two definitely can't harm the child. I'm just worrying too much."
"You're not worrying too much. You're doing this for Qingtian's sake and caring about her!" Sister Ye looked at her sweaty forehead and was deeply moved. "Mom, the kitchen is too hot. You should go back to the house and rest for a while. We have enough manpower now and can handle the work here.
"Really? Every time you come to the city you have to help us out. I really feel bad for you."
"It's our own family's business, isn't that what we should do? Why bother helping or not?"
Old Mrs. Ye said this, but she also knew that her health was not suitable for staying in the kitchen any longer.
The kitchen is now constantly cooking dumplings and wontons. Even though all the front and back windows are open, it is still as hot as a steamer.
If she stayed any longer, everyone might come to help her.
So after hearing what Mrs. Ye said, she didn't insist anymore and went back to her room to rest.
After everyone worked for most of the afternoon, the number of customers in the store in front finally decreased.
Mrs. Ye looked at the messy kitchen and saw that the vegetables and meat were almost used up.
So she made a prompt decision and closed the shop tonight.
She agreed with the people who came to help today to come directly tomorrow morning.
He also told Cao Yuelian and Luo Dongxiang to buy more pork when the pork shop delivered it tomorrow morning.
Not only meat, but also vegetables need to be bought more and more dough needs to be kneaded.
"Don't worry, I'll come early tomorrow too." Mrs. Ye patted her aching lower back after saying this. "I'll go back today. Everyone should get some rest early and be refreshed so we can face tomorrow's guests."
After Mrs. Ye had made clear arrangements for tomorrow's affairs, she went to find Boss Ye and Qingtian, preparing to go home early, have a meal, and go to bed immediately.
She was really exhausted today. She had never made so many dumplings in one go in her life.
When Mrs. Ye came out of the kitchen, she saw Qingtian as soon as she saw her five brothers catching insects in the yard.
Seeing Qingtian walking towards her with an earthworm in her white and tender little hand, and the earthworm still twisting its body, Mrs. Ye was almost scared to scream.
"Qing, Qingtian, what are you holding this thing for? Throw it away!"
"Mom, you can't throw it away. We're having a competition to catch earthworms!" Qingtian said seriously, "Look, the one I caught is the biggest. I win."
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