Chapter 117 Classmate Problems
If you make braised duck heads and duck necks, I feel you can make a lot of money even if you set up a stall.
Anyway, she likes to eat braised duck heads and duck necks.
Chen Yueyao replied to Su Erya, "When the preserved eggs open up the market, I'll see if I can sell them for five cents each. That way, we can make money. We can also buy duck eggs for two cents each, making life a little better for the villagers."
Mrs. Meng listened and said excitedly, "If that's the case, some people in the village, the elderly and children, can raise some ducks and make money from the eggs. They won't go hungry, and the money they have can also supplement their family expenses."
Mrs. Meng is also a kind-hearted person. She also hopes to see the villagers have food to eat and clothes to wear.
After the amnesty, her family wanted to find a village to settle down, but they actually had to consider a lot.
A village is equivalent to a group, and some villages exclude outsiders.
Moreover, outsiders have no roots in the village and are easily bullied.
They inquired a lot and learned that although Liuhe Village was a little poor, the people were simple and honest, and although the villagers were a bit gossipy, they were all very kind.
So they want to settle here.
When they told the village head about their problem, he learned about their situation and took good care of them.
He also mobilized the villagers to help build houses.
That's why they were able to settle down in Liuhe Village.
Whenever there is something happening, the villagers and neighbors help each other.
So they also have a sense of belonging to this village.
If she could help the village, she would naturally be happy to do so.
But she didn't have that ability. Now, hearing Yao Niang say this, Mrs. Meng's eyes were hot.
Thanks to Xue Yi marrying Yao Niang, she had never seen a woman as good as Yao Niang.
Su Xueyi was even more touched.
My heartstrings were plucked hard.
At this time, the sunlight shone on Shen Yueyao, giving her a moving halo.
Su Xueyi felt as if she could glow, and no matter where she was, she would attract everyone's attention.
And she had lost a lot of weight, which made Su Xueyi feel very distressed.
But there was nothing he could do for her now.
So Su Xueyi leaned against the wall and silently insisted on exercising while walking.
When his legs can walk normally again, he will be able to do something for Yao Niang.
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "Our Liuhe Village will get better and better."
Shen Yueyao had some plans in her mind. She thought of building a commercial base next to Liuhe Village.
However, that would require a lot of money, but it would be great once it is actually built.
However, in order to build a commercial base, there must be traffic.
So Shen Yueyao thought of building many workshops around and hiring many villagers to work. As more people came to work here, everyone would have money in their hands and would spend it.
Shops in the commercial street can also be opened.
But this is a very ambitious planning project.
For now, let’s make money step by step.
If someone else said this, Madam Meng and the others might not believe it, but as long as it was said by Yao Niang, they would believe it.
Su Erya was also very excited, but when she thought of what her Third Aunt had just said about duck heads and duck necks, she was stunned for a moment. "Third Aunt, isn't the duck head just a little bit of meat? Eating the duck brain, there's only a little bit, and the duck neck, neither of them is as delicious as the duck meat. The duck legs are the meatiest."
After staying with her Third Aunt for a long time, her Third Aunt encouraged her and told her to speak out whatever was on her mind.
If you have any ideas, just speak them out and you can communicate with your family.
So now Erya is willing to tell her Third Aunt whatever she thinks of.
After listening to this, Shen Yueyao searched her memory and roughly understood that because of the backward food culture here, most villagers were still struggling to make ends meet. They were even reluctant to use salt, and the food they cooked was mostly simple.
The duck heads and duck necks were difficult to chew and had little meat, so they were just average.
No one would bother with the duck's head or neck.
But these are really good things.
Shen Yueyao said: "Let's heat up the steamed buns tonight, and then I'll make braised duck heads and duck necks. You'll know how delicious they are."
Su Erya was stunned for a moment and said, "Aunt San, if we want to eat duck heads and duck necks, do we have to buy ducks?"
Shen Yueyao shook her head and said, “No, I’ll go to town to buy some.”
She used to buy pork often in town, and she remembered that there were people selling livestock on that street, with ready-made duck heads and duck necks.
But if that's the case, I have to go to town.
Fortunately, it’s not too late.
As she spoke, Shen Yueyao stood up and said, “I’ll go buy some first, and then pickle these when I come back.”
Su Erya said, "Aunt San, I know how to pickle it. I'll help you."
Su Erya felt that it must be very tiring for her Third Aunt to do everything, so if she helped out more, her Third Aunt would have some relief.
Madam Meng also hurriedly said, "Yao Niang, feel free to do whatever you want. Erya and I are at home."
Old Madam Meng feels full of energy now and has the strength to do anything.
She felt that Yao Niang had magical power. Every time she spent more time with Yao Niang, she felt that life had purpose and hope.
Shen Yueyao looked at the expression on Madam Meng's face and could see that Madam Meng's complexion and expression were much better now.
She felt that giving Madam Meng something to do would make her feel needed, which might also be good for her health.
Then he smiled and said, "Okay, mother, you and Erya pickle it first. Don't get tired. We will have something delicious to eat tonight."
When they heard that they were going to eat delicious food, Mrs. Meng and Su Erya were very excited.
Even Dabao and Erbao, who were squatting there helping to carefully wash the duck eggs, raised their heads and looked at Shen Yueyao with expectant eyes.
Erbao's grandmother said tenderly, "Mom, eat something delicious."
Ever since Erbao called her mother, he was willing to get close to Shen Yueyao. In addition, Shen Yueyao went to the military camp and had not been home for more than ten days. Thinking of his mother's kindness, Erbao was also afraid that his mother would not come back.
So after Shen Yueyao came back, Erbao would take the initiative to talk to Shen Yueyao, and his voice was sweet when he called her mother.
Dabao also blinked his big eyes and asked, "Mom, do you want to eat duck head?"
Dabao listened carefully to what his mother said just now.
"Yes, mother will braise the duck head and duck neck for you to eat."
"You guys should be good at home and listen to grandma and sister, okay?"
Dabao and Erbao nodded obediently.
After settling everyone down, Shen Yueyao took her things and went out.
Su Xueyi stood not far away and watched. Although Shen Yueyao was no longer there, he still did not look away.
When Mrs. Meng saw her son's expression, she knew that he was in love with Yao Niang. Seeing this, she felt relieved.
However, Mrs. Meng knew her son's temperament. He kept everything to himself and was sometimes very silent.
Madam Meng couldn't help but say, "Xueyi, you should talk to Yao Niang more often. How will Yao Niang know what you are thinking if you don't tell her?"
"When Yao Niang goes out, you should also show some concern for her."
Su Xueyi didn't say anything.
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Shen Yueyao naturally didn't know about this episode. Her mind was full of business matters and thinking about what delicious food to make for everyone every day.
Shen Yueyao had just walked halfway when she saw the figure of her fourth brother.
When Shen Shaojing saw his sister, he ran over excitedly, "Sister, sister."
One look at Fourth Brother's expression and you'll know he's sold all the preserved eggs to make money.
Shen Shaojing ran to Shen Yueyao and said, "Sister, I've sold all the fermented tofu and preserved eggs. The total is 1,580 coins, which is equivalent to one and a half taels of silver. The preserved eggs are 560 coins, and the fermented tofu is 1,020 coins. After deducting the cost of duck eggs and tofu, it's still about one and a half taels of silver."
Shen Shaojing put the purse in his arms. When he ran, he listened to the sound of copper coins colliding in the purse. He was very excited and thought the sound was really beautiful.
He used to go from door to door selling those things every day, but in those days he only made a few dozen coins.
But when I started doing business with my sister, I made so much money all of a sudden.
Holding the money in his hand, he suddenly felt less confused.
He became more determined to learn how to do business from his sister.
Shen Yueyao looked at the bright smile on her fourth brother's face and smiled too.
Seeing her fourth brother happy, she was happy too.
"Fourth brother, when the preserved eggs open up the market, we'll see how they sell. If they're very good, we can raise the price to five cents each."
"Oh, five cents each?"
Then the profit will be doubled.
Shen Yueyao said, "Don't worry, when the preserved eggs become a signature dish in the restaurant, everyone will buy them for five cents."
Shen Shaojing suddenly thought of something and said, "Oh right, the restaurant owner uses two preserved eggs to make a dish and sells it for twenty-six coins. This is the cheapest dish in the restaurant. I heard that some dishes cost one or two hundred coins a plate, and many people eat them."
In the past, Shen Shaojing was shocked when he heard that a dish cost dozens of coins.
For a period of time, when I passed by the restaurant, I didn’t even dare to look inside.
At that time, he felt inferior and thought that such a place was not a place he could go.
But after he actually made money and had a tael of silver in his hand, he felt more confident.
After coming out of the restaurant, he could straighten his back.
"This is a medium-sized restaurant, the best restaurant in our town. Some dishes cost several taels of silver, but many people eat there every day."
In the past, Shen Shaojing didn’t understand why so many people went to eat there even though it was so expensive.
But after walking around the streets selling things, he realized that there were many rich people in the town. This place was close to the dock, with many merchant ships coming and going, and many merchants. A few taels of silver for a meal might not be a big deal for them.
Shen Yueyao said, "There's a huge gap between the rich and the poor. Ordinary villagers probably just want to have enough to eat every day, while those doing business can easily make thousands or even tens of thousands of taels of silver. So for them, going to a restaurant for a meal is normal."
As the brother and sister were talking, Shen Shaojing hurriedly handed the purse to his sister.
"Take it and use it first." When Shen Yueyao started the preserved egg business, she was just thinking about helping her fourth brother.
Shen Shaojing insisted: "How can that be, sister? I already agreed to give it to you. According to the profit sharing, I made money because of the business idea you gave me. How can I take it all? I feel embarrassed."
Shen Shaojing said, his face flushed with anxiety.
Shen Yueyao said: "Okay, then keep the account. I will teach Fourth Brother how to keep accounts quickly later."
Su Erya followed her and memorized Arabic numerals and some algorithms very clearly, and now she can also do accounting proficiently.
She planned to teach her fourth brother a lesson later.
At this point, Shen Shaojing asked: "By the way, sister, are you going to town for something?"
Shen Yueyao said, "Well, let's go to town and buy some duck heads and duck necks to make braised food tonight. You can come to my house for dinner. I'll make some extra. Tomorrow you can bring some to your parents and your third brother and sister-in-law Xuanxuan to try."
Shen Shaojing nodded and said, "Okay."
Shen Shaojing went to town with his sister.
When they went to the town and walked towards the market, Shen Shaojing suddenly saw a man, "Hey, that's Wang Tiecai, sister, I almost forgot to tell you, this man is problematic."
Shen Yueyao looked forward following her fourth brother's hand and saw a man wearing academy clothes.
"Is this person Xue Yi's classmate?"
"Yes, that's him I saw last time. I had someone find out some things about him."
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