Following Xia Enruo's instructions, the three newly opened stores opened simultaneously.
Because Kelaixiang Private Kitchen was already famous in Yongning City, it attracted a lot of attention from nearby universities when it was being renovated.
It became the hottest topic of discussion at school after the New Year. Students said that in the future, if they want to eat Ke Lai Xiang's food, they can just leave the school gate and don't have to go all the way to the medical university.
On the morning of May Day, the road in front of Kelaixiang was completely blocked by teachers and students from surrounding schools in order to be the first to have breakfast.
The more people there were, the more people joined in the fun, and eventually the entire street was packed with people, even attracting the attention of Yongning City TV and the Daily News.
Reporters were sent to conduct interviews in the surrounding area.
As the shop assistants opened the doors to officially open for business, a huge crowd of people squeezed into the store.
Fortunately, Xia Enruo had anticipated this scene and had already trained the store staff on how to manage the flow of people entering the store, which prevented chaos and allowed them to form orderly queues.
What shocked customers the most was the supermarket on the second floor.
In the past, buying things involved haggling, but here it's different. Prices are clearly marked, with each counter displaying its price clearly and easily.
Moreover, the prices are very cheap, lower than those in department stores and markets. Most importantly, the selection is complete, and you can buy whatever you want in a one-stop shop.
The supermarket also provides hand-held baskets, a novel way of shopping that has truly broadened the horizons of shoppers.
University students, in particular, are very excited, as they will no longer have to run around to buy daily necessities.
A TV reporter interviewed the supermarket on the second floor, intending to broadcast the interview on the evening news.
She randomly interviewed several college students, and the answers she received were all positive.
"I think this way of shopping is great. In the past, we didn't know the price of the items, so we had to haggle back and forth."
Shop owners always inflate prices, so students end up paying different amounts for the same items; those who know how to bargain pay less.
People who don't know how to bargain end up spending more money. Now the prices are clear and reasonable, much cheaper than in the market outside, which I like.
"How wonderful! One-stop shopping, everything from food and drink to toilet needs, no need to run back and forth."
"It feels quite unique. I've never bought things like this before. I think it's great."
"That's great, I have plenty of money anyway, I can buy whatever I want!"
In no time, the shelves were emptied, long lines formed at the checkout, and many customers who missed out were grumbling.
Seeing this, the store manager called each of the delivery numbers left by Xia Enruo. Even the manufacturers who wholesaled the goods did not expect that they would sell out in one day and have to restock.
**
Qin Gang's shop
Xia Enruo arranged the opening banquet in a private room at Jufuzhuang Restaurant.
Everyone toasted and offered their blessings, and Gu Shaoxuan kept drinking for Xia Enruo so that she would drink less.
But I'm in a different mood today. I'm happy! No matter how much I drink, I don't feel drunk.
Xia Enruo picked up a piece of deep-fried ribbonfish and put it in her mouth. Suddenly, the greasy taste made her feel extremely nauseous.
She's never been like this before? She really likes eating fish.
She took another bite, but it still didn't work; she felt like she was going to gag.
Xia Enruo quickly covered her mouth with her hand and turned her head away.
What's wrong with me today?
While everyone was chatting and toasting, no one noticed, but Mao Xiangling, sitting next to her, sensed something was amiss.
"Sis, what's wrong? Are you okay?"
"It's nothing, I probably ate something greasy. I don't have much of an appetite today."
Mao Xiangling poured a glass of blueberry juice from the table and placed it in her hand.
"Have a drink; blueberries are sweet and sour, perfect for whetting your appetite."
Xia Enruo took a sip and felt incredibly refreshed; the sweet and sour taste was truly delightful.
"Xiangling, this drink of yours really works. I feel much better now."
Seeing that Xia Enruo was feeling better, Mao Xiangling picked up her chopsticks and put a roasted chicken leg on her plate. She noticed that Xia Enruo was eating very little but drinking a lot of alcohol, which could easily upset her stomach.
"Sister, eat more. I noticed you barely ate any food and just drank a lot of alcohol. It's bad for your stomach."
Xiangling is indeed meticulous; as expected of someone who studied medicine, she can always detect subtle changes in the people around her.
Xia Enruo nodded, picked up her chopsticks, and started eating.
But after taking just one bite, a feeling of nausea surged up again, and this time I almost vomited.
She quickly covered her mouth with a tissue and bent down.
Because of the exaggerated movements, everyone at the table turned their attention to him.
Gu Shaoxuan put down his wine glass and also noticed that something was wrong.
"Enruo, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
He helped his wife up and leaned closer to ask her.
Everyone stopped talking and looked at her quietly.
Xia Enruo patted her chest, took a breath, and said:
"I don't know what's wrong with me today? I feel nauseous all the time, and nothing tastes good."
Ge Qiuqin, having experienced much, asked a question with a delighted expression.
"Xia, have you been feeling heavy lately? Have you been feeling particularly sleepy?"
Xia Enru nodded.
"I don't feel particularly heavy, but I've been very sleepy lately. I fall asleep as soon as I get home and lie down in bed at night. It's probably because I'm too tired from working at the store."
Wu Meixia understood immediately, glanced at Ge Qiuqin, and the two smiled at each other.
"Hey girl, let me ask you this: do you feel nauseous when you smell something greasy, but what about something sour or spicy?"
Mao Xiangling didn't understand what it meant, and before Xia Enruo could nod in agreement, she was the first to speak up.
“Sister Meixia is right. Sister Enruo felt nauseous after eating ribbonfish and chicken legs, but she was fine after drinking this blueberry juice. She even said that it was sweet and sour and refreshing to drink.”
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
