Chapter 007 Food Store: Snack Shop 3
The first business operation came to an end.
Afterwards, Bob was ordered to make corrections and was called to the lord's mansion for a talk. Before leaving, he gave Lin Muqiu a hateful look.
Lin Muqiu didn't care and was only concerned with greeting customers: "Our store guarantees the freshness of the ingredients, welcome to check it out! The same potato chips as the Lord, come and try them!"
As soon as Bob left, many people rushed over without hesitation, wanting to try the potato to see how magical it was that even the mayor was so fond of it.
Of course, there is a sense of compensation involved.
Many of them had diarrhea after eating Bob's food, and now that Bob was suppressed by Lin Muqiu, many people were happy to see it.
Everyone was pushing and shoving, and even the children couldn't squeeze in. Seeing this, Lin Muqiu took the opportunity to set the rules, "To dine in our restaurant, please line up! Take your turn!"
Everyone lined up obediently.
The natural disaster is approaching, and there will be plenty of time to trouble Lin Muqiu in the future.
Who dares to offend an ice mage!
Besides, these potatoes are so fragrant!
*
The influence of potatoes spread rapidly.
There are many teams working hard to pick food in the wild. They must pick enough food before the summer disaster, otherwise they will not be able to go out when the high temperature disaster hits.
Among them were a group and a few scattered people who were collecting unwanted potatoes.
Although I don’t know if I can sell it, it’s better to pick it up than not.
After a tiring day, everyone looks forward to pooling money for a good meal in the evening.
But after waiting for a long time, the companion who was sent to buy food came back.
My companion said excitedly, "I bought potato fritters, which are fried potatoes!"
Someone couldn't help but retort, "Are you crazy? The team has plenty of baked potatoes!"
His companion quickly explained, "This tastes different! And since it's made by an ice mage, it's definitely not poisonous!"
Everyone grumbled, "Okay, how much is one serving?"
"Four copper coins each! Definitely worth it!"
"You must have been kicked in the head by a donkey!"
Everyone was complaining, and some of the angry team members took out baked potatoes and ate them silently to show their attitude.
However, adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, they still opened the package.
Everyone was stunned when they saw that moment.
It looks golden and crispy, and the aroma makes your mouth water. Even people from other teams couldn't help but look sideways.
This seems different from what they do...:
Someone picked it up and took a bite, his eyes lit up, and he pointed at the potato tower frantically. Soon, everyone joined in the tasting, completely forgetting their previous complaints.
Their baked potatoes were thrown aside and no one cared about them.
One after another, someone said, “Let’s order this again tomorrow!”
"value!"
"It smells so good, don't steal mine!"
“…”
Looking at their friends who were really enjoying the aroma: "..."
After a long while, everyone burped and asked the most crucial question, "Whose snack is this?"
The partner was a little arrogant, "Humph, I won't tell you."
"Oh, you see, we were wrong."
"It's Lin Muqiu's."
Lin Muqiu, these three words were quickly imprinted in the hearts of everyone present, and many people who didn’t get to eat it decided to try it tomorrow.
There were also many people smacking their lips in savoring the taste, with only one thought in their minds.
It would be great if I could have some juice or something to relieve the summer heat while eating it!
But then I thought, since I am so poor, I still have to worry about survival.
Someone sighed, "Wouldn't the potatoes we collected be a waste?"
You know, in the past, when potatoes couldn't be sold, they had to eat them themselves.
The companion slapped his head and said, "You are stupid! Will Lin Muqiu not buy potatoes by then?"
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on, and looking at the potatoes all over the ground, they were filled with fighting spirit.
Aren’t these potatoes all over the ground equivalent to money all over the ground?
The name of this store was instantly engraved in their hearts.
*
Many people went home after eating and drinking to their heart's content at Lin Muqiu's store, including Mario.
He got home with a portion of mashed potatoes and shouted, "Mom! Look what I brought you!"
The woman lying on the bed was mending her clothes. The clothes had been mended again and again and were full of patches. It was difficult to maintain them.
She sat up with difficulty. "Why are you wasting money like this again? I made you some hot buckwheat porridge."
Mario felt a flicker of guilt in his heart, "Mom, you need to eat well and take care of your body."
He was usually as busy as a dog and had no time to cook. The food outside was more expensive than the other, tasted bad but not filling, so his mother had no choice but to cook for him three meals a day despite her seriously ill body.
The food was at most some buckwheat porridge, which had no nutritional value at all.
Fortunately, things have changed now.
He snatched the needlework his mother was doing and put it aside, then handed her the hot mashed potatoes. "Mom! You don't have to bother cooking for me from now on. We can just eat mashed potatoes!"
Vera took one look and her face changed. "Potatoes are poisonous! Don't eat them!"
After saying that, she grabbed the bowl of mashed potatoes, scooped a big spoonful and swallowed it in one gulp.
Mario stared at his mother who was eating voraciously, as if afraid that he would snatch the food away, and a trace of tears flashed in his eyes.
He suddenly realized that his mother had misunderstood what he meant.
My mother once said, "Son, if one day you are too tired, just give me a glass of poisoned wine and I will drink it."
He wiped his red eyes, "Mom, what are you thinking about? This was made by an ice mage to remove the poison. And she made it fresh, we can see it, it's safe."
"Ice mage?" Vera was stunned, staring blankly at the mashed potatoes in her hand.
She only realized it now.
The hot mashed potatoes in my hand smelled delicious.
Between the lips and teeth, there is still the mellow and silky aroma of mashed potatoes, which seems to be mixed with a little bit of milk and butter. It is fresh and delicious, just like eating meat, and the mashed potatoes are mashed evenly, flat, golden and tender.
In short, it is completely different from the usual ugly and choking image of potatoes.
Just by looking at the appearance, she believed her son's words that it was definitely not poisonous.
Besides, she also heard from her neighbor Matthew today that an ice mage had come to town, but she didn't ask in detail. After all, how could ordinary people come into contact with an ice mage?
What's more, the food was made by an ice mage.
She quickly stuffed another bowl of mashed potatoes into Mario's hands. "How much does something this exquisite cost? Just eat it yourself. Don't worry about me."
Mario pushed it back again. "This one is four copper coins, very cheap. Mother, let's eat together."
Vera stared at the warm mashed potatoes in her hands in disbelief.
A bowl of mashed potatoes filled with spices and heavy, only cost four copper coins?
Seeing his mother's surprise, a hint of life appeared between Mario's brows.
He sat down beside the bed and began to speak excitedly, "Mother, let me tell you, that ice mage is called Lin Muqiu. She had just opened her shop when the Lord went to support her and caught that fellow Bob in the act."
Vera looked at her son with a smile on her face.
Ever since she became seriously ill, her son rarely laughed so heartily, but he was only fifteen years old after all and was still a child.
A delicious meal can make him so happy.
Vera also showed a long-lost smile: "That's good."
Mario scooped a big mouthful of mashed potatoes into his mouth and said with relief, "That Bob, he really deserved it!"
The wry smile on Vera's lips widened.
Once, she wanted to open a small shop with the pension from her husband's death, but was unreasonably squeezed out by Bob. She was so angry that she fell ill. Fortunately, Bob has finally been punished.
Of course my son wanted to celebrate with all the lights and decorations.
Mario raised his eyebrows. "Mother, that's not all. I've been secretly observing today. Because the restaurant is so popular, if we make fresh food, we can't keep up with the speed of people ordering. I think the ice mage will definitely hire new people."
Vera was stunned. "You want to change jobs?"
Mario took a deep breath and said, "Yes! Mother, I do have a talent for cooking, but I haven't had the opportunity to practice. I feel that the ice mage is a kind person, so I think I can go ask him."
Vera's eyes flashed with worry. "But she's an ice mage. Will she be interested in a nobody like us?"
*
at the same time.
As soon as Lin Muqiu returned home and put down his backpack, he said to Yun Yi, "We are short of staff, so we need to recruit people. Just hire those unknown people. If they have some culinary talent, that would be best. If not, we can also provide free training."
Yun Yi tilted his head, "Master, why does it have to be a nobody?"
Lin Muqiu smiled lightly, "Because this way, the labor cost is cheaper."
Yun Yi tried to understand, "Then Master, are you being nice to me because I'm cheap?"
Lin Muqiu: "..."
You discovered all this?
She touched her nose and changed the subject forcefully. "No, come count the money. We have to go to Lind's and order some more potatoes."
She took the copper coins out of the ring and put them into the wooden box.
The copper coin had a bronze color and flashed a wonderful light. It collided with the wooden box, making a pleasant sound.
As pleasant as wind chimes.
Lin Muqiu only felt the gentle breeze, which made him feel extremely comfortable.
Looking up, she happened to be facing the bright moon in the yard, and she found herself living the life she had once imagined.
On hot nights, you can enjoy the fresh breeze in the yard, you can have a good rest after a day's work, your labor will be rewarded, and there are people who sympathize with you and care about you. This is already April in the world.
She smiled and touched the texture on the copper coin, as if she was touching the first half of her life where she had toiled 996 hours a day.
Then Lin Muqiu divided the money into two parts and pushed one of them to Yun Yi. "Here, you get three and I get seven. That's a deal. Of course, your share is different because you're the original partner."
A glimmer of light flashed in Yun Yi's eyes.
But after thinking about it, he hung his head again, like a sick puppy.
This made Lin Muqiu laugh, "You made money, why are you not happy?"
Yun Yi raised his head and said, "Master, can't I make more? That way you can avoid the labor costs. I think you will be happier, right?"
This made Lin Muqiu laugh, "I'm not that shameless, why would I let you do all this alone?"
Yun Yi continued to ask, "Besides, why do you have to cook on the spot? Your storage ring has an unlimited shelf life anyway, so the food in it will never go bad."
Feeling warm in his heart, Lin Muqiu became more patient. "Of course I know the storage ring has an unlimited shelf life. But I make it and sell it now to take Ankang Town's food safety to the next level."
Seeing Yun Yi frowning and still not quite understanding, she explained, "Just wait and see. When our store becomes popular, other stores will follow suit. When all the stores in town do this, it will form Jukang Town's own unique characteristics."
Yun Yi nodded. "Master, once Ankang Town has established its own reputation and attracts more people, that will also be beneficial to us, right?"
"How clever." Lin Muqiu's eyes narrowed with laughter. "This is healthy competition."
Yun Yi nodded, her eyes lighting up.
Being able to plan and strategize from a thousand miles away, this is probably how the master feels.
She not only wants to get rich by herself, but also wants to drag everyone along.
She wants money and fame, love and ideals.
*
The next day.
Lin Muqiu wrote out a sign for recruiting workers. Many people around him who had just bought potato towers came over and took a look at it.
It roughly said that in half a month, the shop would be recruiting people to look after the shop and make potato snacks. You can sign up for now, and information about interview arrangements will be released in due course.
Many people were moved after seeing it.
Because Lin Muqiu offered a very good salary, including food and accommodation during the one-month internship, paid leave after becoming a regular employee, and a lot of silver coins every month. This treatment was really great.
Mario's heart moved.
This was truly God delivering food to his mouth.
Just as he was about to walk over, he was suddenly grabbed by his companion next to him.
Matthew was worried. "You're crazy! She treats you very well, but you're going to offend Bob!"
Mario gave him a helpless look.
Matthew is his neighbor, and they have played together since childhood. They usually have a best relationship. Matthew's family is poor, but he still takes care of their family to the best of his ability.
As a friend, there is nothing wrong with Matthew, but there is one thing: Matthew is too conservative.
Mario whispered, "Whatever! I don't care!"
Matthew thought about his family's situation and loosened his grip slightly. "That's fine, but... we only know how to farm. How can people look down on people like us?"
Mario raised his head and looked at the plaque with an extremely firm look in his eyes. "How can you know if you don't try it?"
"Well said!" Lin Muqiu peeked out of the shop and praised, "I can guarantee your personal safety after you start working here."
Mario no longer hesitated, broke away from his companions, and wrote his name on the registration form.
Matthew looked again and again, but shook his head and left.
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows when he saw this scene.
Some people face the new life bravely, while of course some people hesitate, which is normal.
She didn't say anything, just smiled and continued to settle the accounts with her head down.
"Give me some potato chips."
A stuttering voice came to his ears. Lin Muqiu calculated on the abacus without raising his head, "Please go and line up."
"Do I need it too?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Muqiu raised his head.
Lind, holding a backpack, blinked and said, "We agreed yesterday that you wanted all the potatoes in this town, so I bought them from other vendors at a low price. You won't default on your debt, will you?"
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