Ruan Meng couldn't bear to discourage her second brother, so she turned away and chuckled to herself.
In the distance, a horse-drawn carriage could be seen approaching.
Worried about disturbing the villagers who were still fast asleep, Xiao Kai didn't dare to call out loudly. He only jumped off the carriage to greet them when it got closer.
Upon meeting, Xiao Kai immediately informed us about the reservation status of the seafood hot pot.
As of last night, more than 300 servings of seafood in gravy had been pre-ordered.
Xiao Kai lifted the carriage curtain, revealing four large jars on the carriage. The second and third brothers helped unload them.
Xiao Kai informed him that the shopkeeper had asked him to place an order for four more jars of soup the day after tomorrow.
In addition, Xiao Kai took out several large bundles, untied them, and explained:
"The shopkeeper was worried that the young lady didn't have enough chili peppers, ginger, and garlic, so he asked me to bring them over in one trip."
"The shopkeeper instructed that Uncle Liu and I have been coming over these past few days. If you want to buy anything, please give me a list so I can bring it with me next time I come."
The driver, known as Uncle Liu, had a kind face and greeted the Ruan family.
The eldest sister-in-law poured two bowls of mint water and brought them to Xiao Kai and Uncle Liu.
The two thanked him and drank it all in one gulp.
After finishing the drink, I was shocked by the refreshing taste in my mouth and couldn't help but look at the bottom of the bowl.
"The younger sister added mint leaves, which makes it taste refreshing."
The older sister-in-law explained with a smile.
Xiao Kai's eyes lit up. He never expected that just a little bit of common mint leaves added to water would have such a wonderful effect!
He should go back and tell Manager Yu to learn it!
Xiao Kai then took out a small bundle and explained, "This is from Manager Yu, who asked me to give it to the young lady and her family."
Ruan Meng took it, opened it, and saw that it contained several apples and oranges.
Xiao Kai smiled and said, "The shopkeeper said, 'You've worked hard, young lady. This is a small token of my appreciation for you and your family. If you like it, please let me bring it again next time.'"
Ruan Qian expressed his gratitude on behalf of the recipient.
Ruan Meng took the opportunity to take out the bamboo tube that was full and handed it to Xiao Kai.
"This contains fresh seafood that I just made this morning. Everyone likes it, so I made one portion each for Manager Yu and Xinglintang."
"There are four kinds of food inside. Could you please take this portion from Xinglintang to them, Manager Xiaokai?"
Xiao Kai readily agreed, saying modestly, "You're too kind, young lady! Just call me Xiao Kai, and please feel free to ask if you need anything!"
He looked at the bamboo tube in his hand, reluctant to put it down.
Ruan Meng taught him how to open it in person.
In an instant, a fresh, spicy aroma filled the air.
Xiao Kai swallowed hard.
Ruan Meng smiled and said, "When you come the day after tomorrow, I'll make a separate portion for Xiao Kai so you can eat it on the way."
Xiao Kai beamed and cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Then I thank you in advance! I won't eat tomorrow night; I'll save my appetite for later!"
Ruan Meng pointed to the bamboo tube and reminded Xiao Kai:
"If Manager Yu asks where these bamboo tubes came from, Xiao Kai can tell you that they were made in our village."
"The bamboo is fresh, the price is reasonable, and it's perfect for takeout. Xiao Kai, you've got it all figured out!"
Because the shop was waiting for soup, Xiao Kai didn't linger. After filling the soup container, he took Ruan Meng's shopping list and left in a hurry.
The sky turned a deep blue, and the tide gradually receded.
Laughter and chatter drifted from afar; the villagers were about to begin their beachcombing trip.
The eldest brother said to Ruan Meng, "As for asking the two sisters-in-law of the Feng family for help, we'll wait for the He family restaurant to give us feedback before your sister-in-law and I go over to discuss it."
"Big brother has confidence in little sister's cooking. We'll wait for the He family to come and discuss the cooperation model so we can talk to the village chief about how to buy seafood in the future."
Ruan Meng nodded. With her older brother around, things were really much easier.
The Song and Fan families arrived earlier than the villagers, looking radiant and noticeably different from when they first arrived on the South Island.
"Little sister, we haven't dug up the oysters yet, what are we doing now?"
Ruan Meng brought out several wooden clips from the house and handed them to each of the two families, saying with a smile:
"Let's go beachcombing! I'll cook all the seafood you find into a feast!"
Both families were eager to try, and they all rolled up their trouser legs.
Suddenly, the second brother, on a soft sandy beach, cried out.
His expression was indescribable.
Ruan Meng sighed, rubbing her forehead.
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