Chapter 27
"You're only two years old and you're already so sweet-mouthed? What will you be like when you grow up?" Su Guoer smiled and praised Lian Yuaner several times. Lian Yuaner was very excited and talked to her a lot more. But Lian Niangzi was different. She seemed very unhappy, with a face full of worries, as if there was some unsolvable knot in her heart.
Su Guo'er didn't ask any more questions. Just then, someone came over to look at the silk flowers. They smelled the food in Yuan'er's hand and asked hurriedly, "What's that smell? It smells so good. Is it braised meat?"
Seeing the child eating a palm-sized piece of braised meat, he asked again, "Kid, where did you buy this braised meat?"
Yunniang: "It's at the stall next to us. You can go over and try it," she said as she was about to lead them to her stall.
Su Guoer: "There's no need to panic. The stalls won't run away. Why don't you take a look at the silk flowers first and then come buy them?" Su Guoer said to the two of them.
The two men were not angry. As expected, they came to Su Guoer's stall after buying two silk flowers. Su Guoer hurried forward to greet them.
"What's this braised meat like? Mutton?" The two stared at the braised meat on Su Guoer's stall and frowned. "It doesn't look like mutton. It's a little firmer than mutton."
Su Guoer: "This is definitely not mutton, it's pork, braised with spices. There are pork elbows, pig ears, and pig heads. What would you like to order?"
Unexpectedly, as soon as these words came out, the two of them immediately frowned and took a few steps back: "What? I thought it was mutton? Pork? Forget it, forget it, I don't eat pork."
He turned and walked away, leaving Su Guoer, completely unprepared, stunned. She knew Bianjing admired mutton, but she had never imagined they hated pork to this extent. How would she sell her pork then?
Seeing this, Yunniang came over and explained, "Don't be sad, Miss Su. This person seems to be pretending to be particular, saying he only eats mutton and not pork. But judging by their clothes, they don't look like they eat mutton every day. Don't worry, your braised pork is so delicious that it will definitely sell well."
"You might as well cut it into small pieces and give it to passers-by to try, so that they will know that your pork is delicious and come to buy it." Yunniang comforted kindly.
Su Guoer agreed when she heard it. Bianjing had a population of at least one million. Mutton was a scarce commodity and expensive. It was enough for an ordinary family to eat it three or four times a month, and pork was usually used instead.
Is there anyone who really can't eat pork?
That person is a bit pretentious.
Just as Yunniang said, Su Guoer found a lotus leaf bag, made a few bamboo sticks, cut the pork into small pieces and put them in the lotus leaf bag, then went to the street to ask passers-by to try it.
If the taste is good, people will naturally be willing to buy it.
Of course, the pieces shouldn't be too big, just the size of the meat cubes to taste. She would sell her braised meat to everyone she met on the street. Some would buy it if they were willing to try it, but some would not, so they naturally didn't know what her braised meat tasted like.
After all, the braised meat in Bianjing City tastes just like that. Just add some soy sauce and salt, and it will be a little salty without the fishy smell of meat. They are not picky about that.
Most people only buy some to eat with wine when they are hungry.
Therefore, in their eyes, the taste of Su Guoer's braised meat is no different from that of other braised meats. They are not even willing to try it.
As night fell, the mixed smell of various foods and pungent fireworks on the street washed away the taste of her braised meat. Su Guoer didn't sell many portions, which was far below her expectations.
The tea and drinks shop across the street sells pretty good food.
Watching the other party selling bucket after bucket, Su Guoer almost considered changing her career. However, she remained calm and looked to the side. Yunniang's jewelry stall hadn't sold many items either. Moreover, the jewelry was made of wood and worth very little. Her profit was probably even less than hers.
Su Guoer guessed that this was probably the reason why she looked so sad?
There are almost an equal number of people setting up stalls and pedestrians on the street, no wonder the business is not very good, and it is all repetitive transactions. There are dried fruit stalls, steamed bun stalls, Hu Bing stalls, Zhang's, Song's, Li's meat stalls, and Chen's wonton stall. Except for necessities like tea and drinks, no one will take the initiative to buy anything else to eat.
Most people would go out for a stroll on the street after dinner, watching the fireworks and acrobatics. Those with more money would go out to eat out and buy delicious food at the night market.
Unless it is a time-honored brand, people will line up to buy it.
People tend to follow their own paths, and Su Guoer knows this well. A restaurant must build a reputation and retain regular customers. She's just starting out, so some setbacks are normal. But she's very satisfied with the food she makes.
Just keep going with all your might.
Thinking of this, she felt much better and began to count the silver in her hand. One piece was 25 coins, and she sold 30 pieces, earning a total of 750 coins. She still hadn't made back her capital.
Just as I was thinking about it, a man came out from the alley and said, "Hey! What a delicious smell! What kind of food is this store selling?"
Su Guoer was startled and turned around to see that it was Wen Qianxi, the girl. She ran over quickly, followed by Pang Ya, who was holding a basin in her hand.
Su Guoer didn't understand what was going on, but when Qianxi Jianwen winked at her, Su Guoer realized what was going on and said, "We're selling pork marinated with our own secret recipe. We've added several valuable spices to it. Would you like to try it, sir?"
Wen Qianxi had a loud voice, and the "Hey" she just shouted had already attracted a lot of people's attention. Now, after seeing Su Guoer's reply, she deliberately raised her voice and said, "You added spices? Then I have to try it."
He pinched a piece of diced meat and put it in his mouth. After chewing it, he said exaggeratedly, "Hmm! My God, this braised meat is fatty but not greasy, and the lean meat is not dry and chewy. The more you chew it, the more fragrant it becomes! Hmm, the braised meat you made is really delicious! It's even better than the braised meat at Qianweilou, the top restaurant in Bianjing City!"
"Hurry, give me a pound! No! Three pounds! Three pounds! Cut three pounds for me to eat with wine!" She said hurriedly, and pretended to be excited to push away the fat girl behind her, pretending that this braised meat was very popular.
Su Guoer was busy wrapping the braised meat in lotus leaf paper, and she had to perform the whole act.
Seeing the girl so excited, passersby hurried over to try the braised meat to see what it tasted like.
The result is surprising until you try it. The taste of this braised meat...
It really is delicious!
It has a moderate salty taste and a fragrance that penetrates the tongue and nose. The fragrance is overbearing and warm, and it is so delicious!
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