Manager Hu then thought that the waiters in the restaurant had a fixed monthly allowance, so buying peanuts in their shells and having them shell them was the most cost-effective way for him.
"I want them in their shells. Sell me 100 jin first. If they sell well, I'll buy more from you."
Qiao Lian'er knew what Manager Hu was thinking. If it were her, she would also choose the one with the shell. It would be better to make those shop assistants and servants do one more thing without having to pay them extra.
“Okay, I have a hundred catties.” Qiao Lian’er went straight back to the carriage and unloaded a hundred catties of peanuts.
It weighed 102 jin (approximately 500 kg).
"These two jin will be given to Manager Hu."
Seeing her so generous, Manager Hu felt more favorably disposed towards her, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.
After settling the bill for two and a half taels of silver, Manager Hu had his servant carry the peanuts.
"Little girl, I hope we can cooperate again in the future." He waved to Qiao Lian'er.
"It definitely will," Qiao Lian'er said confidently.
She plans to sell some of the ingredients in bulk when the time comes, but she wants to show Manager Hu the results first.
No, we don't need to wait for Manager Hu. There are other restaurants and eateries available.
Qiao Lian'er then looked at the potatoes.
Seeing that the potatoes were almost fried, she poured out the oil, leaving only a little bit inside.
"Lian'er, what are you doing?" Qiao Xiaomeng asked.
"Brother Meng, we just sold so many peanuts. Other ingredients can also be sold in large quantities in the same way."
“Yes, that way we can earn more.” Qiao Laosan said, then suddenly thought of something else.
"But Lian'er, will you be able to supply enough ingredients?"
"The supply can be maintained."
"What does that foreign businessman look like? The fact that he only sells ingredients to our Qiao family means we're destined to meet. I really want to see him."
"That's what Boss Qiao said."
“Uncle, they only want to see me, not anyone else. Besides, if too many people see them, what if the news leaks out and someone tries to take advantage of the foreign merchants, scaring them away? Didn’t you hear what those stall owners said? They want us to hand over our goods.”
Qiao Dayong quickly said, "That's right, it's better to let Lian'er handle this kind of thing. Everyone will feel at ease. With so many eyes watching, of course we have to keep it tightly under control."
After being scolded by the city magistrate, the stall owners naturally dared not act recklessly. However, they all looked indignant and even resentful, because their business was even worse today.
If it weren't for those tall, burly men standing there, they probably would have stirred up trouble again while the city magistrate was away.
The two city officials who stayed behind only stayed for a short while before getting bored and going off to drink somewhere else.
The rest is up to them. Even if they are not afraid of violence, the source of the goods must be hidden no matter what.
Qiao Lian'er picked up two peeled potatoes, sliced them, then shredded them. She heated oil in a pan, added dried chili peppers, shredded ginger, crushed garlic, and a little bit of fermented bean paste. Once the aroma was released, she added the shredded potatoes and stir-fried them.
Soon a plate of shredded potatoes was ready, and then Qiao Lian'er made a plate of dry-fried potato slices.
She put the two plates in the basket and covered them with a bowl.
Carrying the basket, Qiao Lian'er arrived at the main street and entered another large restaurant.
The one in front is called Fu Gui Lou, and this one is called Jiu Wei Lou. The manager is busy at the counter, and there is another person in the middle of the hall, giving instructions to a group of employees. He looks like the boss.
If you have a boss, you don't need to find a shopkeeper.
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