Add something?

Qian Qing frowned: "What did you add?"

Qian Yu also felt a headache when talking about this: "Alum and tapioca flour were added."

Qian Yu explained to Qian Qing that cassava has a higher starch content than sweet potato, so using cassava to replace part of the sweet potato flour can reduce costs. However, cassava flour is divided into food and industrial use, and the prices of the two are also different. The cassava flour used by people in Liujia Village and Huangjia Village is shockingly cheap, and it is likely that the cassava flour does not meet food requirements.

There is also alum, which can increase the toughness of vermicelli, making it less fragile when eaten. Qian Yu said that he also asked someone to get some vermicelli with alum and sent it to the provincial hospital for inspection, and the result was that it was unusable. Long-term consumption would be harmful to health.

Qian Yu smiled bitterly: "When I first heard about it, I went to report the situation to the village officials of Liujia Village. After all, if this kind of thing is known to others, it will definitely ruin their reputation. Who would dare to go to Liujia Village to buy vermicelli in the future? But the other party didn't take it seriously at all."

"I have never been to Huangjia Village. This method came from Huang Laosi. It was Huang Laosi who first told Huang Laotai, and then people around him followed suit."

Qian Yu finally understood why Huang Laosi's vermicelli had been sold at a lower price than other stores since last year. It turned out that they had replaced part of the sweet potato flour with cassava flour. It was a pity that Huang Laosi and his wife could think of such an insidious method.

Qian Qing was a little helpless after hearing what Qian Yu said. What a good business. The vermicelli from Liujia Village and Huangjia Village has been well-known in the province in the past two years. Now something like this has happened again. It's good that no one has exposed it. If someone has exposed it, I'm afraid that all the vermicelli produced in Y City will be labeled as "fake and inferior".

Qian Yu calmed down and said, "So I plan to close the vermicelli factory in Liujia Village and open it in a few other places."

Qian Qing nodded: "Of course." If this reputation is confirmed, Qian Yu's vermicelli factory will inevitably be implicated. If one thing goes wrong, all the products of the food company will be stamped.

Qian Yu sighed: "Tell me, how can people be so unsatisfied? Two years ago, Liujia Village and Huangjia Village were so poor that there were few brick and tile houses, all of them were adobe houses. Last year, they started making vermicelli, and then slowly built a batch of brick and tile houses. After just a few days of good times, these people started to make trouble, adding alum to the vermicelli. They really don't care about anything else unless they eat it themselves."

Qian Qing now has two children, so she pays extra attention to what they eat, and she nodded repeatedly to Qian Yu's words. The market economy has developed rapidly in the past two years, and various chaos have emerged one after another. Not to mention adding cassava flour to vermicelli, even the street vendors may not be completely safe.

Qian Qing asked Qian Yu: "Where are you going to open the vermicelli factory?"

At least Liujia Village still has Liu Ertao to help keep an eye on the business. If it were elsewhere, things might not go so smoothly. If you run into inactive village officials or jealous villagers, it would be difficult to start a factory, not to mention production.

Qian Yu thought for a while before saying, "I'm not going to open the factory in the village. I plan to find a place that combines urban and rural areas and rent a site. It would be best if I rent a hilltop or a large open space. I can make vermicelli at the foot of the mountain, raise pigs on the side of the slope, and build a few mushroom sheds. The rest of the land can be used to grow sweet potatoes."

Qian Yu said: "Sweet potatoes can be made into vermicelli after they are grown, the sweet potato residue can be used to feed pigs after they are dried, and the base material from the mushroom shed can be used to fertilize the land... This way, it will be easier for me to plan the construction of the factory."

Qian Qing also thought it was good: "That's good. It's better to look more. I heard that some places can provide subsidies for introducing manufacturers. You have brought several factories there at once. If the factory area is established, it can also solve the local employment problem. You should provide more subsidies."

Qian Yu got his sister's approval, so he simply expanded his thoughts: "I'll ask my mom later if we should get a piece of the hot sauce factory. You don't know, but my mom is already working three shifts at the hot sauce factory. I think we'll have to expand production sooner or later."

Qian Qing still had confidence in Lu Jiaren, but was still shocked to hear the news: "Three shifts? Sales are so broad?"

Qian Yu: "Of course not. When my goods were sold on the train, we also promoted our hot sauce for a while and attracted several local agents. But the most important thing is overseas sales. Lu Jiaren loaded several containers last month and shipped them abroad together with the braised sauce. I heard that they are selling very well."

Qian Qing was very pleased to hear this: "It seems that we are not as good as our mother. Our mother's products have already gone abroad, while ours are still wandering around in China."

Qian Yu: "You haven't finished your foreign brand yet?"

Qian Qing: "Not so fast. Lu Jiayi is still handling the brand registration, but the style has been decided. I have also found a few OEM factories. I will contract another factory in the spring of next year, and the spring style will be ready."

Lu Jiayi also found a few designers for Qian Qing, saying that they were graduates from professional colleges in China and would be able to start work after the new year. The design department would naturally be transferred to Qian Qing's position and located in City Y. Of course, Qian Qing still had the final say on the style.

The two sisters chatted for a while, and then Qian Yu went back home.

The house Qian Yu bought was outside the oil field, a two-story, old house. Although it didn't occupy a large area, it had a great location. Qian Qing thought the value of this place would appreciate sooner or later. Uncle Ding and Uncle Ding also bought houses not far away, also with yards.

New Year's Eve was just a few days away, and Zhou Hao's postgraduate examination had ended. Qian Qing gave Lu Yanmei a holiday, and the family of four prepared to celebrate the New Year.

Qian's mother was busy with the affairs of the hot sauce factory, and Qian's father was busy shipping pork at the end of the year, so Qian Qing simply prepared all the New Year's goods for the whole family.

Chicken, duck, fish, meat, all kinds of things were prepared. In the past two years, transportation has also developed, and many seafood near the sea can be transported to Y City. Ding Jie came back from the south and gave Qian Qing a big bag of dried shrimps. Qian Qing also prepared a lot of New Year's goods, and some people with whom she had good relations sent pickled and smoked meat. For a while, she was very busy.

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Tian Xue wrapped her scarf around her neck and shivered in the cold wind outside. However, she still gathered her thoughts and walked out of the small department store.

After a year of development, Huazhen Tobacco and Liquor has now opened its third store. The main store is still a small department store, which attracts many people. Wan Zhenzhen's complete departure and the replacement of a new boss lady have left people around a little confused.

Ah Zhen is indeed more capable than Wan Zhenzhen.

As soon as she arrived here, she took drastic measures and dismissed all the women that Wan Zhenzhen had recruited. No one knew what she said, but these people only had some complaints at the beginning, but later they all left obediently and never caused any trouble again.

Moreover, Ah Zhen also invited all those young girls back and more than doubled their salaries. Now the shop assistants here are offered a high salary of fifty yuan a month. Attracted by this money, Huazhen Cigarettes and Liquor became very popular for a while.

Ah Zhen did not just stop there, she also hired people to train these young girls, including etiquette classes, tea pouring and wine tasting, all of which cost a lot of money.

When Tian Xue first learned that Wan Zhenzhen and Wang Hua were divorced, she was confused.

The hero and heroine are getting divorced?

Even if the plot was off, it wouldn't be this far!

But soon, Tian Xue found an explanation for herself.

It must be her, the little butterfly, who flapped her wings, which caused such a storm between the male and female protagonists.

Tian Xue felt a little embarrassed. If Wan Zhenzhen left as the heroine, did it mean that she, the little butterfly, would have to step forward and take on the responsibility of the heroine?

To be fair, she really liked Wang Hua's money, but if she had to be with Wang Hua, then forget it.

She looks at the face.

Fortunately, Azhen appeared quickly, and Tian Xue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then she began to worry.

The heroine left the oil field and disappeared. The hero is now successful in his career, but he is accompanied by a person whose name does not even appear in the novel.

She was simply traveling through a lonely book. There was very little information that could be used.

But Tian Xue is also very open-minded. Since the hero and heroine are separated, Qian will not leave.

As the male protagonist, Wang Hua's other hardware is very average, but his money ability is unquestionable.

Tian Xue was fed up with her family's pressure to get married, so she applied for a job at Huazhen Tobacco and Liquor.

Today was her third day at work. Tian Xue saw Azhen when she walked to the door.

Ah Zhen was wearing a mink coat, which reminded Tian Xue of Wan Zhenzhen wearing the same coat as last year, accepting an interview with reporters at the door...

Tian Xue was actually a little at a loss for a moment.

When she first came in, she thought she could be like countless other protagonists, relying on her foresight to make a living. Even if she didn't become the richest person or well-known, she would at least have some privileges.

Before she could do anything, her step-sister Chen Xinran slapped her in the face, letting her know that although this is just a book, it would be wrong to treat others as flimsy paper figures.

Now, Ah Zhen's existence tells her blatantly that the heroine can forget about getting any benefit here, let alone her, a person without any halo.

For the first time, Tian Xue shuddered in her heart. Why did she travel through time and space?

Obviously, she had her own parents before she traveled through the book. Although her life was not rich, she was still a well-off family. However, after traveling through time, she had no friends or relatives. She was in a strange place, comparing the relationship problems of the male and female protagonists in her mind all day long. She didn't understand the value of her existence. Was she really here just to be a little butterfly?

Ah Zhen looked at the girl with dreamy eyes. Tian Xue's appearance can be said to be very outstanding. This kind of outstandingness is different from Qian Qing's. Qian Qing's beauty is objective. No matter who comes to see her, they can see her at first sight in the crowd. Tian Xue's beauty is a bit natural and pitiful. Those who don't like it think she is pretentious and petty. But those who like it will think her beauty is very valuable.

Ah Zhen had a scale in her heart, and she measured Tian Xue on it over and over again.

"Your name is Tian Xue, right?" Ah Zhen asked with a smile on her face.

Tian Xue shuddered for a moment, but still replied honestly, "Yes, hello, Madam Boss."

Ah Zhen folded her scarf and said, "It's so cold, you should hurry home. You'll be busy during the New Year. By the way, how will you work during the New Year?"

Tian Xue: "My home is a bit far away, so I only work the morning shift during the Chinese New Year."

Ah Zhen's face was filled with concern. "Since it's far, then you don't have to come. After the Chinese New Year, you can work two more night shifts to make up for the difference. Don't worry about it. I'll talk to the person who arranges your shifts."

The Chinese New Year period is the peak season for tobacco and alcohol sales. Tian Xue was worried that she could not take a leave, so when she heard Ah Zhen say this, she was very grateful.

"Really? Thank you, boss lady!"

Ah Zhen said with a look of resentment: "Don't call me boss lady, just call me Sister Ah Zhen. After the Chinese New Year, I can only ask you to work two night shifts. I can't help it. When I saw you, I felt that we were compatible. You look like my sister. You too, review the details of pouring tea and tasting wine after you go back. We are going to open a business club after the Chinese New Year. If you are willing, I will transfer you there. The salary is high and you have free time. What do you think?"

Tian Xue was so willing to do it. Who are the best people to marry these days? Those flight attendants, or those who meet many rich people. She didn't expect to be a flight attendant, but the club opened by Huazhen Tobacco and Wine must be visited by many rich people. It would be easy for her to find a rich and handsome man.

Tian Xue also figured it out. Since she couldn't go back, she might as well live a good life here.

She doesn't want to be the male protagonist anymore, but it shouldn't be difficult to find a rich and handsome man with the help of the prophet, right?

When Tian Xue left in a turbulent mood, she was unaware of the scrutinizing eyes of Ah Zhen behind her.

Ah Zhen took out a cigarette from her pocket, took half of it and put it back. After all, we are in the oil field, we can't be carefree like we were in the south.

Staring at Tian Xue's leaving figure, Ah Zhen chuckled.

Not to mention Wang Hua, that wimp. By the time the other party realized something was wrong, the day lily was already cold. These little girls learn quickly, and they seem to have become somewhat capable recently.

When these people are trained, I can give them some of the things I prepared for Wang Hua...

Ah Zhen rubbed a hidden scar on her hand.

Cigarettes, alcohol, money and sex, which man in the world can escape?