Chapter 399
So, the six kids held hands and went to the yard to see Xiaobai's nest.
Ye Fuyue, Zhong Lan and Cui Li got busy.
Zhong Lan and Cui Li had already made the buns. Today was the first day of their official opening after the Lunar New Year, and they had specially made buns with five different fillings: meat buns, pork and cabbage buns, mushroom buns, vermicelli buns, and spicy tofu buns. They hoped to sell more buns and have a good start.
As they put the buns into the backpack, Zhong Lan took out a wad of money from her pocket and handed it to Ye Fuyue.
"During the holidays, Cui Li and I had some free time, so we made some buns together and sold them. We didn't make many, but we made a total of 28.84 yuan. You count them."
Ye Fuyue smiled: "You guys really went out to sell buns."
Zhong Lan said, "I sold them all before the New Year. There were only two adults and three children during the New Year, so we didn't need to prepare too many dishes. I had nothing to do, so I made some buns and sold them."
Cui Li said, "I was wondering why Zhong Lan didn't go back to her parents' home for the New Year. Later I found out that Zhong Lan stayed to celebrate the New Year with me. If she went back, it would just be me, Laibao, and Huandi here. She was worried that the three of us wouldn't be safe here, and she also felt that it wouldn't be lively enough for just the three of us to celebrate the New Year. So she stayed to celebrate the New Year with us until the end before returning to her parents' home."
Ye Fuyue smiled.
Zhong Lan and Cui Li sold buns together and experienced many things together. They became more and more sympathetic to each other.
She asked Zhong Lan: "When did you come back from your mother's house?"
"I came back on the third day of the Lunar New Year. My mom was worried when she heard that Cui Li and the two kids were the only ones here, so she asked me to come back early. She's very grateful to you." Zhong Lan said to Ye Fuyue, "When I first got divorced, my mom was worried about how I would live with Zao'er. Now that she sees that I'm doing well in the steamed bun business with you, she's become more and more reassured about me. She even thinks that my divorce was a good thing and I should have gotten it done sooner."
Ye Fuyue smiled sweetly and said, "If Auntie is free, you can let her come here to stay and play."
"I told my mother the same thing, but she felt that this is your house after all, and it wouldn't be nice for her to come here all the time," said Zhong Lan.
"What's wrong with that? It's not like you're living here for free without paying rent." Ye Fuyue said, "Tell Auntie to come over and play when she's free."
"Yeah." Zhong Lan nodded with a smile.
After filling the backpack three-quarters with buns, Ye Fuyue went out with Zhong Lan and Cui Li to sell buns.
Cui Li instructed the children as usual: "Play by yourselves at home, be careful not to bump into anything. If you're hungry, there are buns in the kitchen, heat them up and eat them yourself. If someone you don't know asks you to open the door, ignore them."
"Okay—" the children replied with a long tone.
Because Zhong Lan and Cui Li were going to different places to sell buns, Ye Fuyue thought about it and finally followed Zhong Lan. There was no reason, she just picked someone to follow.
After leaving the small western-style building area and walking a distance, Zhong Lan started shouting: "Selling buns - hot buns fresh from the oven - vegetarian buns are six cents each, meat buns are ten cents each - selling buns -"
When they heard Zhong Lan's shout, someone immediately opened the window and looked over.
"It's you, Xiao Zhong. You're finally here to sell buns again." The aunt who opened the window spoke warmly to Zhong Lan.
As soon as Ye Fuyue heard it, she knew that this person must be their old customer.
"Yes, auntie, Happy New Year. Today is the first day of opening after the New Year." Zhong Lan said with a smile on her face.
"What fillings do you have for the buns today?" asked my aunt standing behind the window.
"The vegetarian buns include mushroom buns, vermicelli buns, and spicy tofu buns. The meat buns include fresh meat buns and pork and cabbage buns. The prices are the same as before."
"Give me one of each." Auntie said cheerfully, "I haven't had your buns for a few days, and my kids miss them."
"Really?" Zhong Lan smiled and wrapped the dumplings in oil paper for her aunt: "Aunt, if you like them, please buy them from me often in the future."
"It's easy for you to say that. You often buy them for free." Aunt said to Zhong Lan with a smile.
Zhong Lan handed the buns to her aunt, took the money, and continued to sell them on the street.
Zhong Lan is a frequent visitor to this area, and many people know her. Upon hearing her hawker calls, many people, whether buying or not, greet her. Zhong Lan, in turn, greets everyone with a smile, and her baozi business is doing quite well.
"Xiao Zhong, you're here to sell buns again." An aunt came over and said with a smile.
Zhong Lan secretly tugged at the corner of Ye Fuyue's clothes and smiled at her aunt, "Yes, aunt, Happy New Year. Do you want to buy some buns today?"
"I won't buy it today. There are still some vegetables left at home. I'll buy it in a few days." said my aunt.
"Okay." Zhong Lan kept smiling.
The aunt's eyes fell on Ye Fuyue and she was secretly amazed.
"Who is she...?" Aunt asked Zhong Lan.
"She is my boss. I can sell buns thanks to her," said Zhong Lan.
Ye Fuyue was still wondering why Zhong Lan had pulled on her clothes just now. When she heard what Zhong Lan said, she smiled at her aunt and said, "Aunt, Happy New Year."
"Happy New Year." The aunt looked Ye Fuyue up and down: "You are so pretty, little girl. Do you have a boyfriend?"
Ye Fuyue was stunned and glanced at Zhong Lan.
Zhong Lan nodded slightly at her secretly.
"Aunt, I've been married for almost five years and have three children." Ye Fuyue said.
The aunt was surprised and looked at Zhong Lan for confirmation.
Zhong Lan said: "Her baby is about the same age as mine. She and her husband have a good relationship. They are both college students."
"Oh, I can't tell you've already given birth to three children." My aunt exclaimed, "You're also a college student. Amazing, amazing."
My aunt chatted with them briefly for a few more words and then left.
After her aunt left, Ye Fuyue whispered to Zhong Lan, "Is she the aunt who wanted to introduce you to someone?"
Zhong Lan nodded: "Yes, it's her."
"She really likes to introduce people to potential partners. The first time she met me, she asked me if I had a partner. Judging from her expression, if I didn't have one, she would probably introduce one to me." Ye Fuyue said with a helpless smile.
"That's why I secretly pulled your clothes just now to remind you." Zhong Lan said with a smile.
Before eleven o'clock in the morning, Zhong Lan had sold all the buns she carried on her back.
She planned to go back and rest for a while, have lunch, and then come out to sell another batch of buns in the afternoon.
Seeing that everything was going well for her and Cui Li, Ye Fuyue didn't stay in the small western-style building for long, nor did she stay there for lunch. She took Haohao Ranran and Qiqi back home.
As soon as the three children returned home, they pestered Chen Guifeng.
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[My dears, I haven't finished dealing with family matters yet, so updates will be unstable during this period and can only be occasional. I expect to resume stable updates by the end of January!]
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