Chapter 49: City Investigation
49 City Inspection
Shen Yiyi naturally had no idea about what was going on at home.
At this time, she had already arrived in the city with Su Lihua and Zhong Bing.
After getting off the train at the station, the three of them carried their own luggage bags.
This was not the first time Shen Yiyi came to the market. The last time she came, she was carrying a kitchen knife to look for Shen Xiaogang.
However, this is the first time for Su Lihua and Zhong Bing to come here.
This is how it is these days. The scope of activities is very small. Many people will never step out of the ten miles of their own living area in their entire lives. Who would come to the city to waste money for no reason?
It was not like later when conditions were better and transportation was more convenient, allowing people to travel around the world.
"Sister, the city is so lively and there are so many cars." Zhong Bing couldn't help but said excitedly.
He is only in his early twenties and there is no way he can stay anywhere at this age. This is the first time in his life that he has traveled so far.
When you walk out of the station, you can see the buses and pedestrians coming and going.
It was a scene of heavy traffic.
A city is a city, it cannot be compared with a county.
Su Lihua was also amazed, "I've heard people say that the city is bustling, but this is my first time here."
Shen Yiyi nodded and said, "Let's go find a place to rest first."
So the three of them went out to find a guesthouse.
They booked two rooms, one for Zhong Bing and one for the two of them.
After taking the valuables with them and leaving the rest in the room, the three of them went out to find a place to have lunch.
We went straight to the restaurant and had some noodles.
After finishing the noodles, Shen Yiyi said, "Let's split up here and walk around to see what the market is like. We'll gather here around six o'clock. I'd like to hear your opinions and views then. Any questions?"
"no problem!"
Although it was their first time in the city, Zhong Bing had traveled all over the county town, and Su Lihua was also a smart and capable person, so she certainly wouldn't be stage fright.
After responding, Shen Yiyi gave each of them ten yuan and some bills for self-defense.
"No, we have our own." They both said hurriedly.
Shen Yiyi asked them to accept it: "Like I said, I will cover all your expenses when you come to the city. Just let me take care of the things, and you don't need to worry about the rest."
Su Lihua and Zhong Bing looked at each other and nodded to take it.
The three of them went to three different places.
We set off at about 12 o'clock and gathered here around 6 o'clock.
Not only Shen Yiyi was sweating, Zhong Bing and Su Lihua were also in the same situation. However, although they were tired, there was light in their eyes!
It was obvious that after walking for most of the day, both of them had gained something.
But it was not convenient to talk outside, and it was getting late, so Shen Yiyi brought him over for dinner first.
They are all very hungry.
After eating, we went back to the guesthouse.
"Sister Yi, I've checked out the East Factory area, there's no problem at all. Our tea leaf eggs will definitely be popular there!" said Zhong Bing.
Shen Yiyi looked at him, "How many places have you been to?"
"I've taken a tour of that area. There are many factories there, and they are all residential areas. I also found out that the factories are all newly opened and privately owned. The wages are very high, around 50 to 60 yuan a month!" said Zhong Bing.
His main focus is on these living areas.
The same was true in the county town. He mostly went to the residential area to sell tea leaf eggs, calling them grandpa, aunt, brother, and sister, and it was very easy for him to call them that.
Su Lihua was very surprised, "Such a high salary?"
"Yes, the wages in our county are mostly around 30 or 40 yuan, and some are even over 10 or 20 yuan. The wages in the city are really high, but things here are also expensive. The noodles and dumplings we had today were not a lot, but the price was 10% more expensive than in our county." Zhong Bing said.
Su Lihua nodded.
She feels the same way.
"And when I went there, I saw a popsicle seller. I asked him and he told me that he could get two boxes of popsicles from the popsicle factory every day to sell."
"And there were those kids, some holding watermelons, some holding other snacks."
"I think their living conditions are very good, otherwise I wouldn't be willing to eat so much."
General Zhong Bing noticed all this and told Shen Yiyi about it.
Shen Yiyi nodded with satisfaction and turned to look at Su Lihua.
Su Lihua was no exception. "I went back to the bus station and found that there were many trains here, but I asked around and didn't see anyone selling tea leaf eggs. I also went to the train station. There were more people there than at the bus station, and there were more vendors. I also saw people selling boiled eggs and tea leaf eggs. But I tried to buy one of their tea leaf eggs, and it was 25 cents, which was 5 cents more expensive than ours, and the taste was a lot worse. But I think the business is pretty good."
"In addition to the train station, I also went to nearby bus stations. There were a lot of customers there, but most of them were selling snacks like melon seeds and peanuts, as well as some other small items."
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Su Lihua also recounted what she had discovered.
To sum up, if they make tea leaf eggs, their business will definitely not be too bad!
Shen Yiyi smiled and said, "You all did a good job of research. I also went to many places this afternoon, including the nearby vegetable market and some restaurants and hotels. If nothing unexpected happens, our tea egg business can be done!"
Su Lihua and Zhong Bing couldn't help but show joy on their faces!
"Tomorrow we will split into two groups. Zhong Bing and I will go to Brother Duan's chicken farm to take a look and finalize the subsequent orders. Sister Lihua, you go to the Housing Management Office. I have asked the people at the guesthouse. It is on Yanhua Street. You can go and have a look. Find a yard to rent. It should be as big as the one in my county town. If there is no one, a similar type will also be fine. After deciding, you can go to the second-hand market and buy all the furniture you need. By the way, ask if there is anyone and hire two people to help you clean the yard. If it is possible, we will move in tomorrow..."
Shen Yiyi began to explain all these things and took out three hundred yuan from her pocket and gave it to Su Lihua.
Su Lihua said: "Why did you take so much? There is still a lot left after the fifty yuan."
Shen Yiyi asked her to take it, "Not only rent the yard and furniture, but also look for second-hand bicycles. If there are any, buy two as backup."
"I can't even bring the bicycle from my home." Zhong Bing said.
The car was not allowed to be sent with the bicycle. Although his bicycle was second-hand, it was in good condition and cost him more than a hundred yuan.
It was the first car in his life.
Su Lihua agreed, "Okay, I'll take a look tomorrow. I won't waste money recklessly."
She came with a notebook and recorded every expense clearly.
Of course Shen Yiyi would not doubt these things. If she doesn't even have this kind of broad mind, then there is no point in her doing anything.
Because we have been busy for most of the day, everyone is exhausted.
However, because the market prospects were bright, the three of them slept well that night.