After the broth was prepared, Xiao Kai approached Ruan Meng and asked about the bamboo tubes that came with the dishes he had given them yesterday.
Xiao Kai said that there have been many customers ordering seafood in broth these past few days, and the restaurant is indeed running low on takeout containers and plates.
Manager Yu asked Xiao Kai to come this time to inquire about prices and quantities. If the prices are reasonable, he suggested making some purchases.
Ruan Meng kept this matter in mind when she delivered the vegetables.
She has confidence in Feng Xi and high hopes for the future of "takeout".
Nanxian County is poor, so even if it's made of bamboo, the cost wouldn't be too high.
Customers can buy it and reuse it repeatedly. Even if wealthy families don't want it, and servants use it as firewood, it won't be wasted or pollute the environment.
Ruan Meng immediately told her brother and sister-in-law, and took Xiao Kai to the village chief's house.
"Little sister! I caught a filefish!"
The third brother's voice sounded a bit urgent.
If it weren't for the sweet and sour skinny fish, he would definitely have gone up the mountain with his sister.
Ruan Meng replied with a smile, "Okay! Don't worry, Third Brother, catch a few more, and I'll make you sweet and sour fish when we get back!"
The third brother smiled and waved to Ruan Meng and Xiao Kai.
Feng Xi was preparing to go down the mountain to help his wife count the oysters they had collected.
When Ruan Meng brought over people from the He Family Restaurant to inquire about making "food boxes" from bamboo tubes, they immediately took out the "food boxes" and remade them according to Ruan Meng's instructions.
Originally, Feng Xi had made an opening in the thick bamboo knot to resemble a pen holder, with one end serving as a lid...
However, the dishes were inconvenient to pick up with chopsticks and needed to be poured out completely, which Ruan Meng found inconvenient.
Therefore, it was suggested that Feng Xi make the "food box" flat, with an opening from the top, and the bamboo opening serving as a lid, requiring both airtightness and convenience.
Xiao Kai examined the new "food box" with great delight.
Feng Xi honestly explained, "I made it the day before yesterday. It's simple to make by pouring it out from one side."
"This kind of thing needs to be polished on the bottom so that it can stand up, and the opening on the top also needs to be done very carefully. Otherwise, it will easily leak when there is soup or water."
Ruan Meng inquired carefully, "Second Brother, how long does it take to make one of the designs from the day before yesterday? What's the planned price?"
"How long would it take to make one like this? And how would you price it?"
Ruan Meng reminded Feng Xi to consider pricing, adding that since they might be producing in large quantities in the future, once a price is set, it would be difficult to raise it later.
Therefore, when Ruan Meng asked in front of Xiao Kai, Feng Xi, who had already calculated in advance, revealed two prices, clearly indicating the production time.
Xiao Kai was very satisfied with Feng Xi's craftsmanship.
Although made of bamboo, they have all been polished and are free of any bamboo splinters.
Even a crudely made pen holder in the city costs more than this.
However, in addition to considering the price, he also had to consider the production efficiency for the restaurant.
Therefore, Xiao Kai asked how many he could produce if he were to make a large batch, and how many people could help him.
Feng Xi said, "Currently, I'm mainly making it by myself, but my father and elder brother can help cut bamboo and work together. My wife and sister-in-law can also help with polishing and other tasks."
“If the quantity requirement is larger, there are craftsmen in the village, and I can organize it. That’s not a problem.”
Feng Xi understood the implication in Xiao Kai's words: if the He family were to purchase, the quantity might be substantial.
Although his voice was steady, he couldn't suppress his excitement.
After making a rough estimate, Xiao Kai discussed the price with Feng Xi.
"Actually, our main requirement is to make it convenient for takeout. Firstly, it's clean, and secondly, it avoids the need for repeated deliveries, making it convenient for everyone."
"As long as it's easy to carry around, we don't need to be too demanding about stability. Actually, I have a suggestion..."
Xiao Kai said, "There's no need to polish the bottom; just make an opening at the top and put on the lid."
"If you're worried about the soup spilling out, just tie straw ropes to the two old men and lift them from above. Isn't that easier than polishing the bottom?"
Feng Xi nodded immediately, and Ruan Meng agreed.
Feng Xi honestly stated, "If we don't need to polish the bottom, we can save 30% of the time."
"The price can also be reduced accordingly."
Xiao Kai was satisfied, and Manager Yu also had his eye on it. Ruan Meng's "lunchbox" from yesterday prompted Xiao Kai to inquire about the price today, but he also gave her his bottom line...
If the price is right, let Xiaokai place an order for a batch.
The price is not only reasonable, but the "food box" has also been improved so that it can be opened directly without tilting it.
"Brother Feng, I'll call you that from now on, just like Miss Ruan..."
"Keep this money safe. We've ordered two hundred. If there's enough time, I'll come to pick them up tomorrow morning and collect the 'food boxes' while I'm at it."
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