Jiang Yuchen snorted, wanting to say that he was a few months older than Shen Yuan and not some little brother.
But recalling Shen Yuan's ruthless act of killing the snake for its gall, Jiang Yuchen silently swallowed his words.
Jiang Yuchen waved his hand behind him, and the servant behind him immediately stepped forward and presented a beautifully packaged sandalwood box to Shen Yuan.
Shen Yuan glanced at the wooden box, then looked up at Jiang Yuchen.
Jiang Yuchen laughed and said, "This is a God of Wealth that I specially invited back for your shop. It was blessed by a master, and it's very effective! Place it in a window facing east, and I guarantee your wealth will flow in!"
After hearing this, Shen Yuan accepted the brocade box and handed it to Haitang.
"Bang bang bang—"
Outside the gate, firecrackers crackled and lion dances were performed with cheers.
Chun Tao covered her ears and ran into the shop. She turned around and looked at the Nanjing people who had been attracted by the sound of firecrackers with a big smile.
"Dear fellow villagers and neighbors, our Huajian Restaurant is now open for business! Are you hungry? Please come in! At Huajian Restaurant, you can order and eat immediately. No waiting, no rushing, your food will be served right away! Welcome everyone to come and have a taste!"
"For the first three days after opening, customers who come to the store can enjoy a free soup. Our soups include shrimp and tofu soup, rice wine and egg drop soup, hot and sour shredded pork soup, and West Lake beef soup, all of which are free!"
"New store opening! Come and try our new products!"
After shouting all that out, Chun Tao waved for everyone to come in.
Someone curiously stepped into the Flower Pavilion Restaurant and asked, "Is it really true that you can order and eat right away? Can you eat it as soon as it's served?"
Chun Tao nodded hurriedly, "Yes, what would you like to eat? Our signature meat dishes include braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens, braised pork with bean sprouts, and braised fish. Our signature vegetarian dishes include Mapo tofu, eggplant soup with eggs, and sour soup with meatballs. They all taste great!"
As she spoke, Chun Tao pointed to the wooden plaque hanging on the wall, which displayed the name and price of each dish.
"This braised pork with preserved mustard greens is only 68 coins? The prices here are quite cheap." The customer turned to his wife as he entered and suggested, "How about we order a couple of dishes here and have a light meal? That way, you won't have to go home and cook. What do you think?"
The young woman smiled and said, "Okay!"
Then he looked up and pointed to the wooden sign hanging on the wall, saying, "I'd like a serving of braised pork with preserved mustard greens, a serving of crispy pork stewed with bean sprouts, a serving of braised cabbage with tofu, a serving of cold preserved egg salad, and two bowls of rice. How much is that in total?"
Haitang: "A total of two hundred and fifteen coins."
The young woman took out some money and handed it to Haitang.
Haitang then handed the food tickets that the woman had selected to Dujuan, who quickly scooped the food onto a small porcelain plate.
The young woman then noticed the row of large porcelain bowls placed in front of Du Juan, and saw that the bowls were filled with vegetables, still steaming. The young woman couldn't help but frown.
"So when you said the food was served quickly, you meant we were being fed communal meals?"
She goes out to eat at restaurants, not to eat a meal cooked in a large pot.
"Madam, you misunderstand. Although our dishes are cooked in advance, the taste is completely different from the communal meals. The only difference is the portion size. The taste is just as good! Moreover, these dishes such as braised fish in casserole, braised pork with bean sprouts, and braised pork with preserved mustard greens are all cooked individually in their own pots and bowls. They are not the communal meals that you are talking about!"
Shen Yuan explained to the young woman in a gentle voice.
The young woman's expression softened slightly upon hearing this, but her brows remained furrowed; she was somewhat skeptical of the pleasant taste in Shen Yuan's mouth.
Shen Yuan saw through the other party's thoughts and smiled, "Madam, just look at the color and appearance of the dishes. Are our dishes inferior to those of other restaurants and eateries?"
Upon hearing this, the young woman walked to the counter and examined it closely.
Although the dishes on the porcelain plate were plentiful, they all looked exquisite, arranged in a colorful array, and garnished with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
Putting everything else aside, just take that bowl of stir-fried mung bean sprouts for twelve coins a serving. It has some shredded carrots and chives mixed in, one red, one white and one green, which makes it look very appetizing.
Seeing that the woman was somewhat moved, Shen Yuan continued, "Since you're here, Madam, you can try our dishes first. If you're not satisfied and think our dishes taste like communal cooking, I'll refund you all 215 coins."
No one can refuse the promise of "since you're already here," especially since Shen Yuan promised a full refund if she wasn't satisfied.
So the young woman no longer hesitated and pulled her husband to sit down at the table.
As soon as they sat down, the food was served.
Looking at the dishes arranged on delicate small plates and in small casseroles, the two of them picked up their chopsticks at the same time, picked up some food and put it in their mouths.
The young woman took a bite of the dish and her taste buds were instantly captivated.
Seeing that the other person's eyes lit up, Shen Yuan knew that the dishes at their Flower Garden Restaurant had successfully won people's hearts. She couldn't help but smile and say, "There's also a free bowl of soup. What would you two like to drink?"
The woman quickly looked up: "Could you give me a bowl of rice wine and egg drop soup, and my husband a bowl of hot and sour shredded pork soup?"
"sure!"
Shen Yuan turned around with a smile and went to get the soup.
Just then, more customers came in. They didn't dare to order directly, but instead asked the young couple who were already eating, "How does the food taste?"
The man replied, "It's delicious, much better than what we make at home!"
The woman gave her husband a stern look, then took the soup that Shen Yuan brought over and said with a smile, "It's really good! It tastes even better than I expected!"
After saying that, she drank another bowl of soup: "Hmm... this soup is not bad!"
The free rice wine and egg drop soup not only contains glutinous rice balls but also goji berries. The white soup base is complemented by red and yellow hues, creating a visually appealing dish. Despite being free, the ingredients were not skimped on.
The woman exclaimed, "This single bowl of rice wine and egg drop soup costs 88 coins at the restaurant across the street, even though the portion is different, the taste is exactly the same. And here it's free!"
After hearing the lady's words, the guests who were eagerly waiting at the entrance of Huajian Restaurant no longer hesitated and flocked into Huajian Restaurant.
Jiang Yuchen stood at the door, pushed aside by the ever-increasing number of visitors.
Before noon today, he was worried that Shen Yuan wouldn't have much business on her opening day and was planning to invite some people over to support her, but he didn't expect that it wouldn't be necessary at all.
Huajian Restaurant was soon packed with customers, with both the first and second floors completely full.
For no other reason than the phrase "order and eat immediately," which attracted so many people.
Fortunately, Haitang had hired enough helpers and had trained them in advance, so although the restaurant was crowded, it was not chaotic at all, and everyone was busy in an orderly manner.
Seeing that Shen Yuan had a moment to spare, Jiang Yuchen pulled her aside.
How did you come up with that idea?
"Hmm?" Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow, not understanding what Jiang Yuchen was asking.
Jiang Yuchen asked, "How did you come up with the idea of selling pre-cooked meals and opening such a modern restaurant?"
Shen Yuan glanced at Jiang Yuchen and gestured for her to follow her to the backyard.
The two entered the backyard. Shen Yuan poured herself a cup of tea, sat down, and said, "You said Jinling is not like Jian'an. The people of Jinling are wealthy and don't like to take advantage of small things."
"But not all rich people have free time. And not all people with free time have rich people."
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