Chapter 65
The event was a success as expected, and Xiao Yue's hand holding the knife was stiff in the end. …
The event was a success as expected, and Xiao Yue's hand holding the knife was stiff in the end.
The braised food is cooked until it is very soft and very easy to cut, but no one can endure it for so long without moving their arms.
So the last bucket of braised food was handed over to Fang Sanhong.
Old customers are already very familiar with her, and even new customers can follow her and call her Sister Fang.
Xiao Yue was able to drink some water and rest for a while, just a while, and then... then he had to go back to the kitchen to cook!
With so many people, how can new products alone fill their stomachs?
The first round of customers who had finished eating had already started taking new customers to get rice and dishes, and lunch time officially began.
Especially the new braised pork and mint fried spareribs on yesterday’s menu. The quantity, color and taste made new customers stare in amazement.
"Braised pork?!"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Oh my god, this is heaven..."
The new customers had never seen such a scene before. Even though they had been promised this and that by old customers on their way here, they now witnessed with their own eyes that it was indeed the truth.
But at this moment, they were still hesitant standing in the food pick-up area. One of the thin men stood in front of the braised pork, scooped a little, then scooped a little more, and finally hesitated, looked around, and dared not scoop anymore.
"What is this?"
Seeing this, Li Xiong, who had come over with the Bobo Chicken and beer, waved his hand and filled the man's bowl. Finally, he filled the empty bowl on his own tray and walked away happily.
The new customer was so frightened that his eyes widened, but when he looked around, he found that the old customers were used to it and were kindly adding food to the bowls of the timid new customer.
New customers: “…”
Can you really eat it like this?
Xiao Yue had no idea about the situation over there, so after cooking the dishes, he added some to the yard which was closer.
Even though the first floor is very spacious, it is still bustling with people. The only change is probably that the number of tables has been reduced.
After all, in order to seat more people, Xiao Yue measured the dimensions of almost every place so that the tables and chairs could be squeezed in perfectly.
It’s different now. With the expansion of the store, the tables in this small courtyard no longer have to be so cramped together.
Xiao Yue decisively removed several pairs of tables and chairs early in the morning to make it more comfortable for everyone to sit.
As more dishes were added to the courtyard, they were soon added to the first floor.
It was almost noon, but Yueting Buffet was still very popular and the restaurant was already in the last round of extra dishes.
At 3 p.m., most of the customers in the store left one after another, and the food in the food pick-up area was almost empty.
By 3:30 pm, everyone had left.
Xiao Yue put a batch of dirty dishes into the dishwasher, propped up her hands on it and took a breath, feeling the slight vibration of the dishwasher under her palms. She was so tired that she didn't want to move.
The first day of the event ended successfully, with more customers than expected.
Not to mention the lunch, cold drinks and flavor areas, even the snack area, which used to always have some left, was empty!
Fortunately, this was within Xiao Yue's expectations. Now that all the customers had left, all that was left to clean were the courtyard, first floor, second floor, kitchen and backyard.
Xiao Yue: “…”
Xiao Yue took a deep breath, took the washed dishes back and put them away, and was about to go to the second floor to clean up when a sound was heard in the front yard.
Is anyone coming?
Xiao Yue paused and saw Su Xiaoxiao on the first floor also sticking out her head in confusion. The two looked at each other and walked over together.
After passing through the kitchen and the front room, I saw four women standing in the yard.
They were of equal build, with high ponytails and friendly facial features. They were all wearing orange and white clothes and looked to be around twenty years old.
The four women just stood there, and when they saw Xiao Yue coming over, several pairs of eyes looked over at once, their expressions full of curiosity and enthusiasm.
Xiao Yue was stunned, and when he turned his head, he saw Fu Xunzhou talking to a stranger at the door.
She walked over hesitantly.
Fu Xunzhou noticed her and said something to the stranger. After the man left, he walked over.
"This is..." Xiao Yue asked, because it was obvious that these four women were found by him.
Do you want to eat?
As soon as this thought came to her mind, Xiao Yue saw Fu Xunzhou's originally cold eyebrows calm down, and he said something that she had not expected.
"I asked Duan Lin to find them. They worked in other kitchens before. Now I asked them to come here to help."
Xiao Yue was stunned, and before he could say anything, he listened to Fu Xunzhou continue.
"You're busy from morning till night, and your body can't bear it. I'm afraid I won't be able to come here later because I have something to do, so let these people help you. Of course, if you are not satisfied, you can dismiss them after these few days of activities at the latest, okay?"
Xiao Yue was a little slow to react and looked at Fu Xunzhou in confusion.
What's the meaning?
These people... were they the ones he asked for help? Just because you can't come to help later, you want to find someone to replace you?
Xiao Yue didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and subconsciously said: "Why go to so much trouble? Just do your thing, I can..."
"It's not a big deal." Fu Xunzhou interrupted her for the first time and moved closer. His serious expression was filled with other emotions: "I believe you can handle the store. I just... don't want you to work so hard."
From the beginning to now, Xiao Yue has indeed managed the store very well. No matter how big or small it is, it will become neat and tidy after passing through her hands.
Everyone thinks Xiao Yue is capable and that she handles things in an orderly manner, but to put it another way, isn't this also a kind of pressure?
From beginning to end, she seemed to have not given herself any extra rest time. She was busy as soon as she opened her eyes without even taking a breath.
But how can I not be tired?
Xiao Yue's eyes met Fu Xunzhou's and he stood there in a daze for a moment.
"I don't……"
As he was speaking, Xiao Yue saw Fang Sanhong coming out of the front room.
Her head was covered in sweat, and she looked around the yard in confusion. She tilted her head and asked Su Xiaoxiao in a hoarse voice about the situation. The latter was too tired to speak and shook her head in confusion.
Xiao Yue was speechless for a moment, feeling overwhelmed by a sense of self-blame.
What did you want to say just now?
She wanted to say that she was not very tired and could handle it. After all, self-service stores are only busy when there are the most people, and then you can take your time. This includes tidying up the store, cleaning, pre-preparing food after closing, baking, making tea, skewering... and now there are also braised food and cold drinks.
If you don't think about it, you won't know. Once you think about how tedious these things are, it seems impossible to finish them in an afternoon or even an evening.
Xiao Yue finished it and felt there was no problem at all.
But is it really okay?
Xiao Yue pursed her lips and was silent for a moment. She felt that this was fulfilling. After a tiring day, she could just take a good sleep at night.
What about Fang Sanhong and Su Xiaoxiao?
Xiao Yue did not treat them as outsiders, and for this reason, he seemed to feel that they should be the same as himself.
Including Fu Xunzhou, at first Xiao Yue thought he came to experience life out of curiosity, but later he used the excuse of digestion after a meal, until now he told the truth.
I don't want you to work so hard.
So does Fang Sanhong, who is closest to her, think so? What about Su Xiaoxiao, the youngest but most sensible one?
So...they will do the same and won't stop working.
Xiao Yue was silent for a long time. After a while, he looked up at Fu Xunzhou. For the first time, he didn't know what to say.
"You also told me to take care of my health." Fortunately, Fu Xunzhou saw it and said in a low voice: "I am in good health. I will not forget your instructions and will pick up meals and eat on time. What about you?"
Xiao Yue had no idea how close they were. He was just a little depressed: "...I know. Thank you for reminding me."
A very sincere thank you, not perfunctory, but you can hear the person's emotions.
Fu Xunzhou smiled and suddenly took something out of his arms.
Xiao Yue looked down and saw it was a pendant with a thin red string and a round jade piece of medium size.
The round jade is fat white with some indigo on the edges. There are not too many patterns on it. The whole thing is round and shiny, and it seems to glow under the light.
Fu Xunzhou: "I wanted to prepare something else, but after thinking about it, this one is more convenient to wear."
"For me?"
Xiao Yue paused, and when she saw Fu Xunzhou nod and hand the bracelet to her, she took it.
As soon as the jade touches your hand, you can feel the delicate touch, and this alone tells you that it is of high quality.
Xiao Yue's heart moved, she stroked it with her fingers, and looked up at Fu Xunzhou: "Thank you, I like it very much."
This person...
From the first time they met in the rain to later helping out in the store, and the two of them having more interactions because of food and illness, to now, he would ask others to help him because he felt sorry for her.
Xiao Yue's heart was filled with emotion and he felt indescribably touched.
She is determined to make this friend!
Fu Xunzhou looked at the determination in Xiao Yue's eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
…
After the person left, Xiao Yue withdrew his gaze and placed the jade pendant in the small pocket in his arms.
"What are you two talking about?" Fang Sanhong looked suspicious and looked at the people in the yard: "What's going on?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yue's subdued self-blame resurfaced, and he invited the four women into the store while pondering his explanation.
After a moment.
Fang Sanhong and Su Xiaoxiao watched the four women cleaning up the yard. Their expressions were determined and their movements were so skilled that it looked as if they had been doing it for ten years.
The two looked at each other.
"Sister Xiao said that these four sisters will come to help us from now on?"
"...Fu Xunzhou has some foresight."
As Fang Sanhong spoke, she looked at Xiao Yue not far away. The slender figure had finally learned to slow down his busy movements, and she couldn't help but smile.
It's different with four more people in the store. It used to take half an hour to clean up, but now it only takes fifteen minutes and the store inside and out is spotless as new.
Xiao Yue poured water for a few people, and after resting for a while, he began to slowly make biscuits, dried fruits, milk tea, etc.
The four women also came over to help, and the kitchen was almost full.
Fortunately, most of the utensils have been moved to the backyard today and arranged in rows according to categories. The biscuit dough can be put in one plate after it is ready, which is very convenient.
The four women were probably informed in advance, and they were amazed at the oven but did not ask any more questions.
After the biscuits and dried fruits were ready, Xiao Yue began to string them together and make yogurt and lychee jelly.
The four girls learned very well and quickly became proficient, as if they were afraid of missing anything.
Chat while making.
Xiao Yue learned the names of several women, the serious Lu Ran, the talkative Sun Wen, and two sisters, Hua Jinjin and Hua Cancan, one gentle and the other tepid.
All of them have very good personalities. Even if they are new here, they are very open and will ask seriously if you need help.
Xiao Yue was very satisfied and made plans to treat them as her own people. After all, they were people hired by Fu Xunzhou, so she felt at ease.
But at the end, Xiao Yue quietly asked a question: "By the way, how much money did Fu Xunzhou give you?"
Sun Wen paused, and the sisters seemed stumped and could not answer for a while.
"Four hundred taels." Lu Ran spoke at this time, but after he finished speaking, the other two people in the courtyard, led by Xiao Yue, remained silent. He added calmly: "The four of us will share it equally."
Xiao Yue: “…”
Fang Sanhong: “…”
Su Xiaoxiao: "..."
Su Xiaoxiao was the one who reacted the fastest. She stammered, "One hundred taels per person?"
Lu Ran nodded.
The yard remained quiet for a long time. Then the little orange cat meowed and rubbed against Xiao Yue's legs.
Xiao Yue lowered his head and touched its head. When he looked up again, he took a deep breath and said, "That's good, but my monthly salary may not be that high in the future. If you can't accept it..."
Everyone present understood what he was saying before he finished.
Sun Wen immediately said: "It's okay, sister, that money is enough to buy our lives!"
Sisters: "It doesn't matter how much the monthly salary is!"
Lu Ran calmly added: "We just love this business."
"right!"
Xiao Yue: “…”
Love is greater than heaven.
This topic could not be discussed for long, so Fang Sanhong took the lead in changing the topic, and then they talked about the plaque given by the city lord.
Xiao Yue groaned: "That's fine. If there's a chance to meet, I'll thank you in person."
Originally, Xiao Yue wanted to draw a whiteboard after the event. Anyway, that’s what the front yard uses, and the customers are familiar with it.
I didn't expect that a city lord would show up and give the store a plaque. After all, he is the city lord, and the meaning alone is very different.
However, Xiao Yue did not delve into it. In any case, the words read "Yue Ting Self-help."
——
night.
Xiao Yue was lying on the big bed in the new room, staring at the bed curtains in a daze.
With more help today, the body aches she expected didn't happen, and she could sleep well.
However, after changing beds, Xiao Yue didn't feel sleepy for a while. He thought about it and didn't know what was in his mind.
Suddenly, she saw a glimmer of light out of the corner of her eye. She looked down and saw that it was the jade pendant that she had casually put on her neck after washing up at night.
Xiao Yue picked it up in surprise and found that it was indeed glowing. It was not dazzling, but rather like the faint glow of a fluorescent stone.
She was stunned for a moment, then inexplicably figured it out.
So Fu Xunzhou gave this to me to remind me to get more rest and take care of my health?
All of Xiao Yue’s previous urging about eating on time has come back to him.
“…”
Okay.
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