Around 11:30 a.m., the main group of people finally arrived for lunch.
The sun is blazing outside, and as soon as I came in, I wanted some iced food to cool off.
A moment later, Xiao Cui came in from outside: "Boss, how much does a bowl of our ice jelly cost?"
The cost of agar seeds is low, the cost of wood ash water is not high, and fruits in the south are not too expensive. The main cost is brown sugar, but this bowl doesn't use much brown sugar.
She doesn't plan to target the high-end market with this product; she'll focus on volume.
"One bowl costs four coins, the second bowl costs three coins, and the third and subsequent bowls are half price."
"clear."
On such a hot day, it's impossible for someone to only have one bowl. If they buy a second bowl and then see that it's half price, they'll definitely want a few more.
She was busy at work, and before long, half of the ice jelly in her small kitchen was gone.
As more and more people gathered, Song Ning had a small shed set up outside the restaurant specifically to sell ice jelly.
Even those who don't come in to eat will try it if they pass by.
Everyone who has tried it will have a bowl.
For a time, the business of ice jelly was even more booming than that of restaurants.
Everyone was so busy they didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.
The shop was busy from 9 am to 1 pm until the last customer left.
Song Ning rubbed his lower back. Making money was indeed enjoyable, but his body couldn't take it anymore.
Half of those fifty catties of stone flower seeds were sold in just one noon.
Moreover, there weren't many people at noon today. It's only afternoon now, and there's still a queue outside for ice jelly. Judging by this, there probably won't be enough by evening.
She initially thought fifty kilograms was a bit too much, but she didn't expect to sell so much in just half a day.
It seems like this business is viable.
After the people in the shop took a break, Song Ning prepared two bowls of ice jelly for each of them.
"I've been so busy with business today that I haven't let you try this yet. Here, two bowls each, and more if you need more."
They've been selling this all morning, and everyone's been curious about what it tastes like. But needless to say, it must be delicious, otherwise the customers wouldn't be ordering bowl after bowl.
The group ate so much they barely spoke, and after finishing, they smacked their lips, still wanting more.
"If you want more, just help yourself. There's plenty."
"No wonder the guests enjoyed it so much today; this ice jelly is truly a wonderful thing."
"I never imagined that the things we kneaded would turn into food like this."
"It's so delicious, and it's really cheap at four coins."
"I'm glad you like it. You must learn it well. After I leave, this business will be yours."
Everyone fell silent instantly. How could they have forgotten that Song Ning wasn't from Huzhou and would definitely be leaving later?
What will happen to them if Song Ning leaves?
Looking at everyone's expressions, Song Ning knew what they were worried about, and chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm not leaving right now. Besides, you're doing a great job, so there's nothing to worry about. And besides, didn't you say we have a powerful backer now? No one dares to cause trouble."
If she's going to leave, she should at least renovate and reopen Qingyuefang, and wait for Shunzi to come back.
Speaking of Qingyuefang, it's currently undergoing renovations and should be open for business soon.
Song Ning transformed Qingyuefang into a teahouse, specifically for people to drink, meet friends, compose poetry, and listen to music.
Of course, the girls there only sell their art, not their bodies. She hires some strong men in the building to kick out anyone who tries to force himself on the girls.
She decided to rename Qingyuefang to Biyunxuan, determined to make it an elegant place in Huzhou City.
As for the manager of Biyunxuan, Song Ning plans to hire someone trustworthy.
However, no suitable candidate has been identified yet.
But there's no rush. If we really can't find anyone, we can ask at a brokerage firm later.
After Xiangyunlou had been open for a few days, business gradually stabilized, and Song Ning began to have some free time. Just then, Shunzi returned.
"You've worked hard. How's it going? Any news?"
"Don't worry, boss. There's progress. I got the news when I came back. They said that those who went out of Huzhou were all sold to Fengyang. Brother Song has already gone there. Maybe we'll hear back in a few days."
That's still good news.
"That's good. It wasn't for nothing that my cousin searched for so long. You should go and rest now. We'll talk about the rest later."
“Boss, I’m not tired. I heard the restaurant recently opened, but I haven’t been able to help much. Please let me do some work.”
"How come you weren't able to help? You deserve a lot of credit for us being able to open this restaurant. If it weren't for you finding such a good location, our restaurant wouldn't have been able to open."
"There are people watching over here. You go and rest first. Once you've rested, you'll have plenty to do."
As soon as Shunzi left, Xiaocui came up to him and said, "Master, you can rest assured now. It was all worth the effort."
Song Ning slowly sat down and sighed heavily: "Ever since my cousin went to find Song Sanya, this matter has become a worry for my father, my aunt and my cousin. If he finds her, it will be a relief."
Found it! Her dad and aunt can finally get a good night's sleep.
"Did you receive a reply to your last letter home?"
"Not yet, but it should be soon. Please wait a little longer, boss."
She never thought of herself as a homebody, but after only a few months away from home, she was already constantly thinking about it.
I'm worried that her parents aren't eating or sleeping well at home, and that they're honest people, so they might be bullied.
Xiao Cui stepped forward to comfort him: "Don't worry, Master. Didn't the letter say that everything is fine at home? As long as Biyunxuan is up and running and on track, we can go back."
"Has no manager been chosen for Biyun Pavilion yet?"
"Not yet. We don't know anyone from Huzhou. Someone did introduce us, but I didn't think it was a good fit, so I didn't introduce us to the employer."
Song Ning pinched the bridge of her nose: "You can handle this matter as you see fit. If you think it's appropriate, bring it to me for a look."
As the two were talking, Su Mingchao came in from outside: "Master, there's something I'd like to ask you."
"you say."
"I heard you've been recruiting a manager for Biyun Pavilion recently?"
"Exactly, do you have reliable acquaintances?"
Su Mingchao hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke up: "There is indeed someone in mind, but... this person is not someone I know well, but is acquainted with Hongxiu."
Tell me about it.
“This man used to be a scholar, but because his family was poor, he couldn’t afford to study. Later, he worked as an accountant for someone, but recently something happened and he was fired by his employer. He has been unemployed at home ever since. His parents are in poor health, and I felt sorry for him, so I wanted to find him a job.”
"May I ask why you were fired?"
If it's because of his character, she wouldn't dare to want someone like that.
Before Su Mingchao could speak, Su Hongxiu rushed in anxiously: "Master, my brother is just talking nonsense, please don't listen to him."
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