In just two days, fish hot pot became a sensation.
Wan's restaurant also spread by word of mouth, and its business got better and better.
Fish hotpot is booming, and Wanjia's profits are also quite considerable.
Moreover, the Wan family is very honest; even though there aren't enough tables to seat everyone these days, they haven't raised prices. Many regular customers, however, still frequent the Wan family's restaurant and come here often for a treat.
They were all from the same village, so their relationship was naturally good.
"Old Man Wan, don't you scholars look down on those who do business? How come you're letting your daughter-in-law do it now?"
The old widower at the village entrance had just shared a table with someone, and before the fish hotpot even arrived, he went outside the restaurant to chat with Wan Suizhou.
Seeing the endless stream of diners filling the entire restaurant before mealtime, Wan Suizhou had a broad smile on his face.
Hearing the old widower's unpleasant words, he didn't change his expression.
"Running a business? This is clearly a restaurant. My wife works hard to earn money. How can that be the same as those speculators and profiteers? They're not the same!"
The old man stroked his beard and argued vehemently, making the people around him laugh.
"Old Man Wan, you've gone too far!"
"That's right, it's all about making a living, we didn't steal or rob anyone, there's nothing shameful about it!"
The group started chatting and laughing when the fish hotpot arrived. The old widower stopped gossiping and followed the aroma inside.
After the crowd dispersed, an elderly man of similar age to Wan Suizhou appeared from the side, tapping his chopsticks and saying, "Wan Suizhou, you still have the temperament of a scholar; you don't seem to have any business acumen at all!"
Upon hearing this, Wan Suizhou glanced at him.
"how?"
These two have grown up together since childhood, so they don't hold back when they talk.
The old man smiled and used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish from the earthenware pot.
The fish meat was sliced into thin, translucent, white pieces that trembled slightly in the air with each movement.
Once dipped in the sauce, it looks like a red plum blossom blooming in the snow.
The old man tossed the fish meat whole into his mouth, squinting as he savored it. It melted in his mouth, fragrant and delicious, before saying, "Your fish hotpot is truly exceptional, but it's not impossible to replicate. If I were you, I wouldn't be holed up in a corner; I would have already opened a shop!"
These words immediately enlightened Wan Suizhou.
The old man was absolutely right.
Although this fish hot pot is novel, it's actually not difficult to make. Now everyone is talking about their fish hot pot and coming to eat it, but when other places open up shops selling fish hot pot, customers who live far away will definitely be snatched up.
The most urgent task now is indeed to expand the restaurant as soon as possible.
It's not just about reducing queues so everyone can enjoy fish hotpot. We also want to open restaurants in other locations.
Having figured this out, he discussed it with Zhang Xiu that very night.
Zhang Xiu was a very outspoken and outspoken person, but he was also quite intelligent. Knowing that this matter would only benefit them, he made the decision without mentioning anything else.
"I'll do as you say on this matter, but about the shop..."
"I'll go find it!"
The eldest brother, Wan Yuekui, was quick to speak and immediately said it.
Zhang Xiu remained silent, but the second brother, seeing this, added, "I'll go with my elder brother to look for him too."
Wan Yuechi studied under Wan Suizhou, and compared to his older brother, he was much more composed.
Only when the two brothers were together did Zhang Xiu feel at ease.
Just as she was about to agree, Baili Wanwan suddenly pouted and asked, "Wanwan? Can't Wanwan go?"
The little girl asked the question with such seriousness that it made everyone around her laugh.
Wan Suizhou affectionately patted Baili Wanwan's fluffy head and said with a smile, "Of course Wanwan will come along. After all, our restaurant is so successful thanks to Wanwan!"
Having learned from previous experience, the restaurant opened even faster this time.
On the third day, the Wan Family Restaurant in the south of the village also opened.
The door had barely opened when, before Zhang Xiu could even call out, diners began to file in.
Some were from this village, and others were from other villages to the south.
Perhaps because the previous restaurant was far away, and now that this one is closer, people are eager to try the fish hot pot.
Looking at all these diners, Wan Suizhou smiled broadly, her eyes practically disappearing into her teeth. She couldn't help but think that Baili Wanwan was truly their family's lucky star.
"Then I'll go in and get busy."
Zhang Xiu hurriedly rushed to the kitchen. Fortunately, the group had already planned ahead and hired two aunties from the restaurant to help. Otherwise, with both shops packed with people, they really wouldn't be able to handle the workload.
The Wan family was all busy greeting their guests, so no one noticed that a pair of venomous eyes were staring intently at them from outside the crowd.
There used to be a seafood restaurant in the south of this village, which happened to be located right next to the new eatery that Wan Jia had acquired.
Nowadays, seafood restaurants are deserted, while countless other eateries are thriving.
The seafood restaurant owner naturally felt a pang of jealousy.
"Tiger, just like we discussed before, you take a few people with you!"
The shop owner, a small man with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face, squinted as he finished speaking, and a thug-like man in front of him nodded and walked out.
When I got to the door, a few more people gathered around me.
The group walked together toward Wan's restaurant.
"What would you like to order, sir?"
Today was very busy, so Wan Yuekui was also forced to take on the role of a waiter.
The village by the sea is large, and the villagers are not familiar with the people in the south of the village, so they naturally did not recognize that the man named Hu Zi was from the seafood restaurant.
He spoke without any guard up.
"Aren't you famous for your fish hot pot? Then I'll have one of these!"
After Hu Zi finished speaking, Wan Yue Kui left without giving it much thought.
Baili Wanwan, who had originally come with him to join in the fun, frowned as she looked at the group.
There was a dark aura emanating from those people!
Baili Wanwan rubbed her eyes again and realized that she had not seen wrong.
These people are utterly wicked!
What are such a big bad guy doing in their restaurant?
Baili Wanwan pouted and walked over, preparing to keep a close watch on them to prevent them from causing trouble.
At this moment, Wan Yuekui had already brought out the fish hot pot he ordered.
Tiger and the others took a few bites when they suddenly noticed a thin boy on the table sway and fall off his chair.
"Oh no! There's poison in this hot pot!"
Tiger leaped up, stood on a stool, pointed at the hot pot, and shouted loudly.
That hoarse voice instantly drowned out the noise in the eatery and reached everyone's ears.
"What?"
"No way?"
"What do you mean you can't? Didn't you see that person fall to the ground?"
"What should I do? I've already eaten so much!"
Panic spread through the crowd, and some impatient people were already shouting for the Wan family to come out and give an explanation.
A sly smile flashed across Tiger's face. Just as he was about to add fuel to the fire, he caught a glimpse of a little dumpling running towards him.
"Our hot pot isn't poisonous! Don't believe me? I'll try it and show you!"
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