"Shrimp!" Shining the torch into the water, Ruan Meng scooped up several bright red shrimp and put them into the bucket, explaining to her second brother:
"It doesn't bite, Second Brother, don't be afraid!"
When there was no more sound underwater, Ruan Mengcai carried the wooden bucket back.
Back in front of the stone house, Ruan Meng picked up a shrimp, and her brother and sister-in-law introduced it to her:
"When the puffball shrimp hunts, it strikes the water to stun its prey. The drumming sound we just heard was caused by the water flow."
"Its claws are very interesting; they can grow back even if they break off!"
"That's amazing!"
The second brother couldn't help but exclaim, "Coming to the South Island has truly broadened our horizons! If it weren't for my sister's introduction, we wouldn't have known that there are so many amazing seafoods in this world!"
"yes!"
The eldest sister-in-law agreed, also finding it amusing.
After collecting the fish and shrimp, the sound of horse-drawn carriage tracks could be heard not far away.
Xiao Kai got out of the car with a smile, and was somewhat surprised to see that the Ruan family members were dressed neatly and orderly.
"Has the beachcombing started yet? Why is everyone up so early?"
Ruan Meng had already become acquainted with Xiao Kai. Whenever Ruan Meng delivered goods in the morning, she would let her brother and sister-in-law rest, while her second and third brothers would help unload the goods.
Ruan Meng didn't explain, but smiled and said, "When I'm done with work, I'll treat you to something nice for lunch!"
Xiao Kai's eyes lit up, and the driver Liu Jie also showed a joyful expression.
Following Ruan Meng's list, Xiao Kai first unloaded the supplies Ruan Meng had requested yesterday.
"Giggle, giggle!"
A whistle came from inside the carriage, and the second and third sons looked delighted.
Upon opening the bundle, they found five chickens and twenty eggs in another bundle.
There were also six ducks and a bag of rice.
"younger sister!"
The second son was shocked and somewhat worried. "Rice is expensive on the island. We're already living a life of luxury. Have we really come to this?"
There's not even enough millet, so we're eating rice?
Ruan Meng chuckled and replied, "It's not for eating!"
Ruan Meng had asked Xiao Kai beforehand that there was no good wine on the island.
The island does not produce grains, but it brews wine from a grain similar to sorghum, which is not only expensive but also extremely bitter.
The wines served at He Family Restaurant are all produced inland.
The He family owns merchant ships, but even so, considering the costs, the price of liquor on the island is several times higher than on land.
One of the reasons is the limited shipbuilding technology and underdeveloped transportation.
Even across the strait, goods transported from the inland often capsized.
Regarding this, Ruan Meng deeply understands that the original owner drowned on the first day on the island.
On her first two trips up the mountain, Ruan Meng discovered that Polygonum hydropiper could be used to make yeast and brew wine.
But without grain, even if you make the yeast, it's useless.
Ruan Meng asked Xiao Kai to help her buy some rice. Even though the cost of rice was higher than inland, if it could be used to brew a decent bottle of liquor...
Ruan Meng smiled, revealing her considerable ambition.
The eggs from the second and third sons were taken back to the kitchen, and the chickens and ducks were covered upside down in baskets.
When the broth was being loaded onto the carriage, Xiao Kai mentioned that the number of orders for seafood with broth yesterday was significantly lower than in the previous days.
Xiao Kai also mentioned that other businesses in the city have started selling seafood with a special sauce.
When Ruan Meng asked for details, Xiao Kai said that Manager Yu had sent people to inquire, and that some people had tried the food at He's Restaurant, while others had taken it away...
It is possible that they could replicate the method of making the sauce by researching and developing it, or by sending someone to inquire.
Xiao Kai comforted Ruan Meng, "Although there are quite a few restaurants and eateries in the city, and the chefs there are quite skilled, the flavors they create are at best just what our head chef prepared ourselves..."
"Without the essence of the young lady, regular customers can taste the difference when they compare them."
Xiao Kai sighed, "However, perhaps because of the seafood in broth, the number of diners at He Family Restaurant has more than doubled compared to usual, and takeout orders are dozens of times higher than before."
"The businesses of surrounding restaurants and eateries have been affected to varying degrees. In order to save their businesses, they are now selling seafood in a special sauce at almost half the price of ours."
"Although their taste can't compare to ours, their low price still steals away a lot of customers."
"However, Manager Yu followed the young lady's suggestion and launched a new dish yesterday, which was very well received."
"Manager Yu plans to introduce a new dish every two to three days, so that even if someone tries to steal some customers with a different kind of dipping sauce..."
"By using new dishes, we can attract some new customers."
Ruan Meng frowned slightly, feeling that the situation was not that simple.
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