Jiang Ning first went to the outskirts of the city to buy some vegetables. After all, these vegetables were relatively light and she could carry them back by herself. After processing the vegetables, she went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought 30 kilograms of pork offal and 20 kilograms of pig tails. These didn't require meat coupons anyway, and since she bought more, the price was much cheaper, down to 15 cents per kilogram, which was still a good deal.
After they came back, they were busy braising the dishes and didn't even have time to calculate how much money they made from selling breakfast. Fortunately, the braising liquid can be reused, so it was much easier to make than yesterday.
The two of them were busy in the kitchen for the whole morning before they finished processing all the vegetables they bought in the morning, and they could finally take a break.
Jiang Ning took advantage of the break to calculate how much money he had earned from selling breakfast today. All the breakfast in the morning was sold out, and after deducting the change and the cost, he made a total of three yuan, which was also very good.
"How does it feel to sell breakfast by yourself for the first time?" Jiang Ning asked Chen Yan, who looked a little tired.
"It's okay. It's not as difficult as I thought. After all, I've sold things to you twice, and I have some experience."
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "That's good. Judging from your appearance, you probably didn't get enough rest. Have a good rest this afternoon. We'll set off at 4:30."
Chen Yan nodded to indicate that there was no problem.
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When the two arrived at the city gate in the afternoon, the other stalls were still set up. The two quickly set up their stalls, cut the braised dishes that could be tasted before purchase, and placed them in the braised dish bucket. When they got off work, it was very convenient for them to take them out of the bucket, which also ensured that the braised dishes that could be tasted would not get cold too quickly.
Soon it was five o'clock and the workers were off work. Everyone cheered up. After all, this was a good time to make money. Although many people looked down on those who set up stalls and thought they were shabby, they could still make a lot of money.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many people setting up stalls quietly.
Today, unlike yesterday, no one was hesitating at Jiang Ning's stall, considering whether to buy or not. Instead, they started talking about what kind of braised dishes they wanted.
Jiang Ning and Chen Yan's chemistry was improving, and they sold all the dishes in about two hours. After deducting the costs, they calculated that selling braised dishes alone only brought in 20 yuan, plus the breakfast they'd earned that morning, for a total of 23 yuan. It was a tiring day, but making money was enough.
As the days passed, Jiang Ning and Chen Yan got to know the people setting up stalls around them. Although they were not very familiar with each other, they would greet each other when they saw each other. Among them, Jiang Ning had a good chat with Wan Zhifang, who was selling sweet potatoes.
One day, Chen Yan went to the suburbs to buy goods, so Jiang Ning was the only one at the school stall that morning. When she arrived, she discovered that Wan Zhifang, who had been selling sweet potatoes in the city, was also selling sweet potatoes at the school gate. The two were of similar age, both only eighteen. As they came and went, they became familiar with each other, and Jiang Ning gradually learned a little about her family background.
There are thirteen people in Wan Zhifang's family. She has an older brother and two older sisters, but they have all started their own families. Her brother got married and separated from the family, so there are only five people in the family now. She also has a pair of twin brothers and sisters. Because Wan Zhifang's mother gave birth to them prematurely, these two brothers and sisters are very weak. They are twelve years old now and have never done any work. They get sick easily and need to take medicine frequently.
But the family only relied on Wan Zhifang's father who worked in a wood processing factory in the city. He only earned fifty and eighty yuan a month, which was difficult to support the family. So her mother went to the outskirts of the city to sell vegetables before dawn every day, and made matchboxes at home during the day to supplement the family. She only made about fifteen yuan a month. This money was good for living, but her younger brothers and sisters often needed to take medicine, so it was still not enough. Seeing her parents working so hard, Wan Zhifang also sensibly set up a stall to supplement the family. In the morning, she set up a stall in front of her younger brothers and sisters' school, and in the afternoon, she set up a stall where her father worked. Although it was a bit tiring, she could still earn about twenty yuan a month if the sales were good. She didn't make much money, but she was very happy to be able to help her family.
Jiang Ning usually lets her take some of his unsold braised dishes home to improve his diet, but Wan Zhifang never accepts them for free and insists on paying her. She says, "It's not easy for you and Chen Yan. I definitely can't take advantage of you."
Jiang Ning had no choice but to charge 10 cents per pound. However, she also admired Wan Zhifang very much. After all, under such circumstances, she was still very optimistic and worked hard to live.
Soon Jiang Ning and his team's business was getting better and better. They could basically sell out the items on their stall every day, with very few left over.
Jiang Ning did some calculations and found that the two of them had earned 2,853.6 yuan in the past three months, including the cost of buying breakfast and braised dishes.
Soon, Jiang Ning noticed that others were imitating their approach to buying braised dishes. They were offering the same dishes, the same pre-purchase tasting options, and even the same prices. It was Sister Zhang, who had previously sold chestnuts, who was now selling braised dishes.
No wonder that in the past three months, Sister Zhang often asked Jiang Ning indirectly how this braised dish was made and why it was so delicious.
She didn't think much of it at the time and just said it briefly. However, she still kept a trick in mind, just in case something unexpected happened later.
And now, something unexpected has happened.
"Jiang Ning, you are here? I see your business is pretty good. I don't make much money selling chestnuts here usually, and I have three children at home who need to go to school and eat. So I thought of selling braised dishes like you, so that everyone can change their taste occasionally. You don't mind, do you?" Sister Zhang said proudly.
Jiang Ning found it funny and said, "How could that be? I welcome it. This way everyone can enjoy different flavors of braised dishes, which is great. After all, people will buy it because it tastes good."
Sister Zhang: "You're right. I feel relieved."
It would be a lie to say that she doesn't mind. After all, if she opens her own business, the more money she can make, the better. However, it's not the case that she is the only one who can run the braised food business and no one else can.
Everyone can only rely on their own ability. She has been buying braised dishes here for three months, and everyone tastes very good. Moreover, there is her own exclusive recipe, and her craftsmanship is beyond doubt, so she is still quite confident.
When we got off work in the afternoon, we were a little confused when we saw two braised food stalls, but when we thought about how there were so many people buying, there would definitely be competition, so it became normal.
Most people go to Jiang Ning’s stall to buy, and many people also go to Sister Zhang’s house to try it.
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