The kitchen was ready. As soon as the dragon and lion dances were over, two-figure-long firecrackers were set off, and then guests were officially allowed to enter.
The crowd swarmed in and the six tables in the hall were immediately filled. People had to queue up. If it were not for the prohibition of setting up tables on the street, two tables would have to be put up at different heights to share the flow of customers.
Colleagues here are different from those in Baima Town. When a new stall opens, everyone feels a strong sense of crisis, but merchants here are more patient.
Because Jeju is so big, there are too many food businesses. New stores open almost every day, and many close down. Everyone has good business at the beginning, but not many can withstand the pressure later on.
The people of Jeju are very picky eaters. They won’t go back to a place for a second time if the food isn’t tasty, so taste is extremely important.
Although Xiaoji Noodle Shop is full of gimmicks, it is unknown how long it can last, so let's wait and see for now.
In the front, the three brothers of the Xiao family were taking care of things, while in the back kitchen, Xiao's mother, Jiang Sui and Xiao Lanlan were busy, with Xiao's father helping out.
Zhou was guarding the counter, collecting money and so on. She was pregnant, the kitchen was smoky and there were many people in the lobby, so it was inconvenient and she was afraid of bumps and scratches, so the counter was the safest and easiest place to work.
In short, there is no shortage of staff, and today Madam Song even took a leave from her employer to come and help, and also to help greet the guests.
The store is very clean. At first glance, the color scheme is simple and bright, which makes people feel comfortable both physically and mentally.
While waiting for the noodles, everyone can drink a bowl of tofu pudding first. The dragon and lion dances are still going on outside, and the waiting guests can watch them to pass the time.
As soon as there is a seat, Xiao Yi will shout at the door.
A bowl of hot and sour noodles with meat sauce is priced at 12 cents, a bowl of vegetarian noodles is 9 cents, and a bowl of cured meat fried rice is 15 cents. The portions are average because costs need to be controlled.
Mashed potato noodles cost 13 cents because it contains plenty of toppings. Fried dumplings come in small and large portions, a small portion of ten for 10 cents, a large portion of fifteen for 15 cents because they are big and contain meat. Anyway, the prices are reasonable.
The braised pork noodle soup is the most expensive, at 16 cents a bowl. Because it costs the most, there is no shortage of people ordering it.
All of them are researched by Jiang Sui himself, and the taste and appearance are guaranteed.
The mixed sweet potato skin and hot and sour noodles are the same price, but few people order them. The main reason is that it is just the end of the Chinese New Year and the weather is still a bit cold in spring. Everyone likes to eat something hot, and the ones with soup are more popular.
The main reason why many people order the cured meat fried rice and mashed potato noodles is that they are new is because they are so popular. Everyone wants to give it a try.
The best thing I bought was actually the fried dumplings. No one had ever tried eating them this way, and they tasted really good and were very filling. They were filled with leeks and pork.
Jeju people love to eat leeks, and leeks and pasta are 100% compatible.
At first everyone just wanted to join in the fun and try the food, but unexpectedly they found a treasure trove of shops where everything was delicious.
They came in groups of two or three, each choosing to order something different. They could all try it and were hooked after one taste. There was a big man who looked very burly and had a great appetite. After finishing a bowl of hot and sour noodles, he ordered mashed potato noodles and a large portion of fried dumplings. He ate everything and left with a very satisfied expression.
After they finished eating, the customers who were still waiting for their tables would ask how the dishes tasted and which one was better. Everyone was happy to share, and the answer they got was that none of them was unpalatable.
The shop opened in the morning and after a whole morning, it was packed with people. Everyone was so busy that they couldn't catch their breath, especially in the kitchen, which couldn't stop at all.
Jiang Sui and Xiao's mother cooked noodles and rice noodles until they began to doubt their lives.
The classmates who came with Xiao Hechuan sat at three tables and ordered the same dish. Qi Xiuyuan became a loyal fan of the mashed potato noodles. He swore that he had never eaten noodles that tasted so good.
He ate without saying a word.
They came today to show their support, but Xiao Hechuan did not charge them a penny, and focused on showing his personal connections.
What’s more touching is that even the free tofu pudding is not perfunctory at all. It is pure, large, and sweet enough, and you can have unlimited refills.
If the boss is honest, customers will become repeat customers.
When Qi Xiu was leaving, he said he wanted to go back and say hello to all the neighbors and ask them to come here to eat, saying they would regret it for the rest of their lives if they didn't come.
Lu Yao and other classmates also said the same thing.
Moreover, they seemed to be very curious about Xiao Hechuan's wife, because Xiao Hechuan's shop was run by his wife single-handedly, and all the delicious food was also researched by her alone.
When he said this, Xiao Hechuan was full of pride.
So everyone is particularly curious about what kind of woman she is that can make a talented man like Xiao Hechuan always talk about her.
Jiang Sui took some time to come out to the counter, and they were still there.
She had something to do today, so she was dressed rather simply, wearing a white apron. However, she had a sweet face, a healing smile, and fair skin. She wore no makeup, and no extra accessories on her head. She looked very natural and beautiful.
Moreover, Jiang Sui was very graceful and elegant. She nodded to everyone with a dignified and appropriate smile.
No matter what era it is, men have a filter for women with sweet smiles. Jiang Sui’s dimples have a filter when she smiles.
Now, they have no doubts, only understanding.
Xiao Hechuan has a sweet and capable wife who can make money. Why wouldn't he want to show off?
If it were them, they would show off too.
The key point is that Qi Xiuyuan came close to Xiao Hechuan and said to him:
"Brother Xiao, Madam Ling doesn't look like an illiterate village woman! She seems to be more talented in literature than me."
Hearing this, Xiao Hechuan raised his eyebrows and thought, you have a pretty good eye. In his opinion, Suisui is indeed more talented than them.
"Who told you that my wife can't read? I never said that, it's just your guess!"
He certainly never told anyone that his Sui Sui was an illiterate woman.
She didn't know many of her secrets, but he didn't want to point them out, believing that one day she would show them to him openly.
After this incident, Jiang Sui's reputation in Baiyun Academy suddenly changed.
This is also thanks to the classmates who come to Xiaoji Noodle Shop to eat. Now they are saying that Xiao Hechuan is very lucky. His wife is sweet and well-behaved, virtuous and polite, and she can also do business.
Daqing is very tolerant of women. Women can do business outside without being criticized, and women who are good at business are usually very charismatic.
On the first day of opening, the numbers were still very good, far exceeding expectations, and the daily turnover actually reached four taels of silver in one day.
Until closing time, there was a constant stream of customers coming into the store to eat noodles, and all the prepared condiments had been sold out, so Jiang Sui and her colleagues had to work overtime to prepare the ingredients for the next day.
Everyone was exhausted and their hands and feet were busy, but everyone had a happy and satisfied smile on their face and they were tired but happy.
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