Chapter 360: Making money is not tiring
The business was booming the next day.
On the first day, there were only nearby residents and students from Hua University. On the second day, people in the surrounding area gradually learned about the clothing store here. They said that it had just opened and was having a promotion, offering very good deals.
Everyone rushed over here and the situation was out of control for a while.
Lu Dongping was so busy that he completely forgot about Zhang Yun's matter.
It wasn't until the third night when the noodles disappeared and the store became truly deserted that the few people finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Donglin went to the counter and shook the two kettles: "No water? I can't take it anymore. My throat is about to smoke."
Lu Dongping looked at the messy store and said to him, "Let's stop here for today. Everyone has been busy these days. Go back and have a rest. We will sell goods and tidy up here after we open tomorrow." The business has been very popular for three days. If nothing unexpected happens, the business will suddenly decline after the event and will be sluggish for a long time.
Lu Donglin worked very hard as long as he could make money. He was busy almost non-stop from morning till now. He didn't even go to the toilet. He was so exhausted that he didn't even feel the urge anymore.
At this moment, he couldn't bear it any longer, so he waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, let's do it tomorrow!"
"My sister-in-law said she would cook meat for us today. I don't know if it's cooked yet. I'm almost starving."
As he spoke, he quickly picked up the packaging bags on the ground and piled them in the corner. He called Huang Qiuju and Sun Xiaoxue, "Let's go, the shop is closed."
Sun Xiaoxue responded, "I'll be right there."
Lu Dongping stuffed the account book on the counter into his pocket, and carried the pocket with him as he led them back to Tonghua Lane.
Wen Wan had been cooking at home for a long time.
When the store was busiest, she went over to watch for a while. When people were a little more relaxed, she said goodbye to Lu Dongping and left. She went to buy some vegetables and asked Chen Dongdongshuang to close Ai Shang's door before returning home together.
This was the first time Chen Dongshuang came to their home.
Instead of going straight into the living room, she helped her carry the dishes into the kitchen and asked her, "Sister Wenwan, how do we make these?"
Wen Wan originally wanted to buy a chicken to make soup, but she didn't dare to kill it. After thinking it over, she bought a few ribs and a piece of pork belly with some fat and lean parts.
"Let's soak the rice first. There are many people here today, so we have to cook more rice. We've been busy all day, and I'm afraid I'll be starving by evening." As he said that, he took the basket and went to the flower stand outside.
It is the time of year when there is not much to eat in the vegetable garden.
Lu Donglin had some free time some time ago, so he scattered some vegetables here. Now they have sprouted, but they still look tender and should be edible.
You can also cut some chives.
The vegetables cut from the small flower bed can be stir-fried into a large dish. The leeks are just enough to stir-fry an egg, which can also be a dish.
Stew the pork ribs, braise the pork, stir-fry some shredded potatoes, soak some bean curd sheets, chop them up and stir-fry them, and you’ll have a table full of them.
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First cut the meat and blanch it.
Then blanch the ribs, wash them clean, wait for the water on the stove to boil, take it off the stove, put the casserole on it, add water and put the ribs in.
Just put the ribs in the casserole and stew them, all you have to do is clean them.
Chen Dongshuang was very efficient in doing these tasks. Wen Wan would get the things for her, and she didn't have to do anything herself. Chen Dongshuang just took a small stool and sat there and got it done quickly.
Wen Wan took a look and called out to her, "Then you go ahead and do that. I'm going to go to the supply and marketing cooperative at the entrance of the alley to buy some beer and soda. Today is the third day of opening, and everyone has been incredibly busy these past three days. It's just the right time for everyone to relax and celebrate."
Chen Dongshuang responded, stood up and wiped her hands: "Or I'll go!" It was her first time visiting, and it felt a little inappropriate to be alone in the house.
Wen Wan didn't refuse: "That's fine, I can just take a break." Then she handed her the money and the bag: "Just use this money to buy it! Buy a few bottles of wine and a lot of soda. I'm sure you girls like to drink this stuff."
Chen Dongshuang responded, took the money and the cloth bag in her hand and walked out of the yard.
Wen Wan entered the kitchen and sat on a small stool to continue picking the remaining vegetables.
Cooking is a time-consuming task.
Wen Wan honed her cooking skills when she was in Lujiazui.
She is picky and likes to eat delicious food. But over there they eat simple meals every day, so if she wants to eat, she has to cook for herself.
After coming back here, she rarely cooked in such a serious manner.
Before Lu Dongping came, she mostly ate in the school cafeteria.
After he arrived, whenever Lu Dongping was at home, he would cook in the morning and evening.
When she is not at home, Wen Wan just makes do with what she can.
When Lu Dongshuang came back, she had almost picked all the vegetables and had finished cutting them.
It was still a long way from here to the supply and marketing cooperative outside Tonghua Lane, and running back with a bag full of glass bottles was quite tiring. Chen Dongshuang rested twice before reaching the destination, and her hands were already discolored from the tightening.
Wen Wan heard the noise and came out to help her catch it and carry it into the house.
Chen Dongshuang took a breath and ran to the kitchen to help.
Wen Wan said, "You can take a break. There's nothing else to do. We've already picked everything we need."
Chen Dongshuang smiled and said, "Why should I take a break? I'm not tired. I may be the most relaxed among so many people." As he spoke, he remembered what Huang Qiuju said before going to bed the night before, which made him feel so sour.
Wen Wan smiled and said, "They are only busy these few days. Starting tomorrow, I guess they will have as much free time as you."
Some kelp and dried beans are added to the pork ribs soup, and it needs to be stewed for a while. It will taste delicious only after it is stewed thoroughly.
Wen Wan poured oil into the pot, scooped in sugar and stir-fried the juice. When the sugar juice turned golden brown, she poured the meat in and stir-fried it. When the meat was shiny and golden brown, she added seasoning and water, covered the pot and brought to a boil over high heat.
Seeing that it was getting heavier, Wen Wan thought that it was time to come back and cook.
The aroma of meat in the pot overflowed and spread all around.
When Lu Dongping and the others came back, it was already completely dark. Before they even entered the yard, they could hear the chattering sounds.
Lu Donglin sniffed: "My sister-in-law is cooking, I can smell the fragrance."
The courtyard door was half-closed. Lu Dongping stretched out his hand to push it open. Before he could say anything, Lu Donglin was even quicker than him. He walked in and started shouting, "Sister-in-law, we're back."
A gentle voice came from the kitchen: "Wash your hands when you come back. The meal is ready, and the dishes will be ready soon. We'll be eating soon."
After that, he came out and gave instructions: "The teapot on the table contains the chrysanthemum tea that Dongshuang brewed earlier. I left it out for you a long time ago. You were so busy today that you didn't even have time to drink water? Sit down and have some water first. Dongping, you take care of them."
Huang Qiuju and Sun Xiaoxue, like Chen Dongshuang, were also visiting Wen Wan and her family's home for the first time. They had finally adapted to the atmosphere in the store, and now felt a little restrained when they came here.
Wen Wan ordered Chen Dongshuang: "Go ahead! You don't need to be busy here, it will be ready soon. Go and greet them. I'm afraid they will feel restrained here."
Chen Dongshuang smiled and said, "Sister, I feel quite restrained here too."
Wen Wan laughed: "What's there to be restrained about? Aren't you a cheerful person? Go ahead, you girls can talk together."
As he spoke, Lu Dongping came in.
"Is there anything left to cook? I'll get it."
Wen Wan said: "No need, it's all done. I've been busy all day and I finally got back, you should take a rest."
Lu Dongping's face was slightly tired, but his eyes were still bright: "Not tired."
When it comes to making money, he doesn't mind working any harder as long as it makes money. Besides, it's just about collecting money, which is much better than working in the production team before.
"Is it ready? If it is, I'll bring it inside."
Wen Wan nodded.
Lu Dongping carried the dishes on the chopping board out of the kitchen.
As soon as he left, Lu Donglin rushed in again: "Wow! Today's meal is so rich, we are in for a treat."
Wen Wan ordered him rudely: "Take the soup bowl and pour out the soup from the casserole."
He turned around and called Lu Dongping again: "Dong Shuang went to buy beer and soda in the evening. Do you want to drink some first and then eat, or drink and eat at the same time?"
Lu Dongping said, "Let's eat while drinking! They are all hungry now. After they finish eating, let them go back and rest early."
Wen Wan responded: "Okay, then scoop up the rice!"
After everything in the kitchen was delivered to the living room, Wen Wan finally had time to greet them: "Sit down, sit down and eat. Lu Donglin, help them open the soda."
Then he asked Huang Qiuju and Chen Dongshuang, "Do you know how to drink? Would you like some beer?"
All three of them shook their heads.
They had never heard of beer, but since it has the word "wine" in it, it must be something like beer. What's so good about wine? It's better to drink soda.
Although they had never tried soda, they had heard that it was very delicious.
Lu Donglin took the soda, put it to his mouth, gritted his teeth, and bit off the bottle cap.
Lu Dongping patted him and said, "Your teeth are very strong. They won't fall out, right? You're so good at opening a bottle cap with your teeth."
After saying that, he took the tip of the chopsticks and easily pried off the bottle lid.
Lu Donglin stared at him in astonishment: "Brother, you know this trick? How did you do it? It's like you didn't use any strength at all. Teach me!"
Lu Dongping ignored him, opened several bottles of soda, and placed one in front of Wen Wan.
Wen Wan asked him, "Would you like to drink some wine?"
Lu Dongping nodded: "Just drink some if you bought it."
Lu Donglin shouted, "I want some too. I want some too."
As he spoke, facing Lu Dongping's gaze, he said confidently, "I'm an adult now, what's there to be afraid of when I drink?"
Lu Dongping hummed, "Drink it! Take it easy! Beer is also alcohol. People who have never tried it don't know how you handle it."
Lu Donglin snorted, "Are you looking down on me? Am I that unreliable?"
Lu Dongping looked at him meaningfully. He didn't know whether there was a plan or not, but he insisted that someone tell him.
Wen Wan, the two brothers, didn't want to worry about anything, so she called out to Chen Dongshuang and the other three, "Eat! We're all hungry now, so don't be restrained. Just like in a restaurant, pick whatever you like."
During the meal, with Lu Donglin chattering there, the atmosphere was lively and I gradually felt more comfortable while eating.
He even raised his glass and clinked it with Lu Dongping's several times, mumbling something different to himself.
Lu Dongping couldn't stand it any longer: "You haven't stopped talking these past few days, aren't you tired?"
It was Lu Donglin's first time drinking, and after one bottle he felt a little dizzy and even more arrogant: "Tired? That's not the case. How can I be so lucrative? This kind of business has to happen every day. Even if I die of exhaustion, I'm willing to do it."
Wen Wan said, "Don't even think about doing business like this every day. Clothes are a saturated market. Plus, the promotions these past two days are so strong and attractive, that's why it's so busy. Wait until tomorrow when the promotions are over and prices go back to their original levels, and you'll see, things will be quiet all of a sudden."
Lu Donglin then remembered: "Oh, I forgot to tear off the buy one get one free gg posted on the door this afternoon. I'll go get it later."
After that, he asked Wen Wan: "Sister-in-law, do you think we can do the activities for a few more days?"
Wen Wan glanced at him and said, "What are you thinking? If you sell it like that every day, who would buy it?"
"You can do it later, but you have to choose the right time. It'll only be effective when the seasons change, or every three to five months. If it's done every day, what's so special about it? The price is the same all the time, so who would rush to buy it?"
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