A few days later, their stall opened on the street in front of the school. In the morning, they sold tea eggs and various porridges, including preserved egg and lean meat porridge, mung bean porridge, oatmeal porridge, soy milk, tofu pudding, and spicy soup. Since it was the first day of sales, they didn't prepare much.
The tea eggs were cooked with Liu Yanran's special spices. They were cooked the night before and left out for a day. The fragrance kept the adults and children in the nearby housing estate awake at night.
Aunt Wang, who was standing next to her, blushed even more as she knocked on the door. It turned out that pregnant sister Wang Ying's cravings had been aroused, so Aunt Wang came to ask if she could sell her a few. Since they were all neighbors, Liu Yanran didn't charge her, but simply asked her to give her feedback after eating. Of course, she received a thumbs-up!
The next day, the second sister-in-law heated the tea eggs on the stove according to Liu Yanran's instructions. When the time was almost up, she opened the lid of the pot, and the aroma filled the air. Parents who were sending their children to school couldn't resist their children's coquettishness and stopped to buy some.
Russell warmly greeted every customer, her smile as warm as the sun, while Qian Yu busily packed and collected payments. The two worked in perfect harmony, and their business flourished.
It was time to get out of school at noon. The crowd at the school gate was surging like a tide, and the students couldn't wait to rush out of the school gate.
"Wow, it smells so good!" A rich tea aroma filled the air, making people salivate.
"What's that smell?" someone asked curiously.
"It looks like tea eggs!" another classmate who had eaten them in the morning answered excitedly.
The students were attracted by the aroma of tea and flocked to the stall that was emitting the fragrance.
"Classmate, would you like a tea egg?" stall owner Russell greeted the passing students enthusiastically.
"How much is one?" a student asked curiously.
"One and a half cents each, very cheap!" Russell replied with a smile.
When the students heard the price, they all thought it was very affordable.
"Give me two!" A student immediately took out money.
"I want three too!" another student said unwillingly.
"I want five!" another student shouted.
Soon, the tea eggs prepared by Russell were sold out. The porridge next to it was almost sold out. The porridge was generous in ingredients, not expensive, and most importantly, tasted good, which received unanimous praise!
"I didn't expect it to be so popular!" Liu Yanran said happily.
"Yeah, let's do some more!" Russell suggested.
Who knew that when they returned home, Cao Cuilan had already cooked tea eggs and prepared lunch for them. It was really a blessing for them to have such a mother-in-law.
They don't sell porridge in the evening. In addition to tea eggs, they also sell fried skewers. As soon as Liu Yanran gets home from school, she goes to help fry the skewers. Everything can be fried. Of course, the most important thing is the seasoning. Liu Yanran prepared two kinds of sauces, one is chili sauce and the other is sweet noodle sauce, both of which she made herself.
In the evening, Liu Yanran prepared a rich variety of dishes, including potatoes, tofu, leeks, chicken fillets, ham, chicken legs, rice cakes, vegetarian chicken, Chinese cabbage, lotus root slices, and eggplant. This era was not like the later era where there were semi-finished products. All the ingredients were prepared in advance by the family, so the quantity was not large.
Although the economy had improved significantly in 1978, few people, like Liu Yanran, were frying food in half a pan. On the bustling streets, the alluring aroma of fried food filled the air, attracting the attention of many passersby. Liu Yanran expertly placed a whole chicken cutlet into the scalding oil. Instantly, the chicken cutlet sizzled as it met the hot oil, making a sizzling sound that seemed to sing joyfully.
As time went by, the color of the chicken steak gradually turned golden and crispy, and the aroma of frying became more and more rich. This aroma seemed to have a magical effect, attracting passers-by to stop and follow the aroma.
Liu Yanran was frying chicken fillets with concentration, her face brimming with confidence and satisfaction. She knew that her cooking skills could bring delicious food and happiness to people, and this was what made her happiest.
Finally, after meticulous preparation, the chicken cutlets were fried to a golden, crispy finish, perfectly cooked. Liu Yanran carefully removed them from the scalding oil, draining off any excess fat to prevent a greasy texture. Then, she expertly cut the chicken cutlets into evenly proportioned pieces and arranged them on a beautifully presented plate. Each piece shimmered with an alluring glow and exuded a mouth-watering aroma.
However, Liu Yanran didn't rush to sell these delicacies. Instead, she carefully selected one of the most perfect chicken cutlets, carefully inserted delicate toothpicks into it, and prepared to offer a free sample to passersby. This action immediately attracted many people's attention, and people gathered around curiously.
The first passerby to try the chicken cutlet took the toothpick, gently bit into it, and was instantly captivated by the delicious flavor. His eyes narrowed slightly, a satisfied smile on his face. Soon, others joined in the tasting, each of them raving about the fried chicken cutlet. Their expressions and words revealed their admiration and love for Liu Yanran's cooking skills.
Liu Yanran watched the crowd's reactions, secretly delighted. She knew her hard work had paid off; her fried chicken cutlets truly captivated people. "Chicken cutlets are 50 cents a piece, vegetables are 10 cents a stick, and other meats are 20 cents a stick!" Liu Yanran promptly quoted the prices at her stall, and the passersby, after considering them, realized they weren't expensive.
As the tasting ended, the atmosphere in the crowd became heated and excited, and everyone rushed to buy these delicious fried chicken cutlets without hesitation.
Not only that, many people will also buy some vegetables, after all, they are also very fresh. And those tea eggs have conquered the taste buds of countless people, leaving people with an endless aftertaste.
The customers in the front row all expressed their desire to buy more, some even asking for ten or eight. This made the people in the back row dissatisfied, feeling that they were being shortchanged, and they strongly requested that Liu Yanran limit the purchase quantity.
After negotiation, it was finally decided to limit the purchase to three per person. However, even so, many people still complained that they couldn't buy enough because they were so delicious.
Liu Yanran and her two sisters-in-law were busily busy, constantly greeting customers and handing them delicious chicken cutlets. Seeing the satisfied smiles on their faces filled them with a sense of accomplishment. At this small fried food stall, people not only enjoyed the delicious food but also felt Liu Yanran's passion and dedication.
After a busy day, they finally returned home, all three of them feeling exhausted. After all, this was just the beginning, and they weren't very experienced yet, so it was inevitable that they were a little flustered.
However, when they counted their earnings, they were overjoyed. In just one day, they had already made 126.85 yuan! Thinking back to the 400 yuan they'd spent on the tricycle, tools, and food, it seemed like their investment would soon pay off.
This is truly a sure-win business! Facts have proven that in this day and age, as long as you can put aside your pride and have the courage to try, you have the opportunity to become rich.
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