Chapter 1182 Small Business
"I think we can sell pancakes with vegetables and serve them with hot soup. Business will definitely be good in winter. In summer, we can make mung bean soup."
"Pancake rolls?"
This was the first time the old couple from the Xing family heard of this, so they looked at their daughter for an explanation.
"Mom and Dad, actually this way of eating is from the Northeast. It's a big pancake wrapped with vegetables. This dish can be a cold dish or a stir-fry. It can be vegetarian or meaty. Add a little sauce or a fried egg to it. It's nutritious and delicious."
Ripple explained.
"How much oil would that cost? It's winter now, and there's only cabbage and potatoes. Everyone eats the same old three things. Can anyone buy some?"
Old Man Xing said not very optimistically.
"Dad, Mom and I will make this food first, and you can taste it first. Then we can calculate the cost and see if we can make money. What do you think?"
Lianyi said in a negotiating tone.
"Don't rush to get food, tell me your specific plan first."
Old Man Xing said, stroking the pipe in his hand.
"Dad, I told you that I don't want you and mom to farm anymore in the spring. Your bodies are not as strong as before. You have been nourished by drinking medicine this winter. If you are busy in the spring, won't all the nourishment you have gained in the winter be in vain?
So, I thought of finding you a job to make money in the county before school starts. I will go to study and you will be by my side. I will have three meals a day and you don’t have to worry about me.
The Chinese New Year has just passed, and there are still about ten days before the repeaters start school. Let's give it a try to see if we can set up this breakfast stall and sell it near our school. If business is good, we can also go to the factory gate in the county to buy it at noon, which will always be an income.
I can also help you during my vacation. When I get into college and save enough money for tuition, you can go to college with me and live in the city."
Lianyi did not hide anything and directly told him about her future plans. She knew that old man Xing was still the boss of the family, so she had to convince her father before doing anything.
"Little sister, you need money to do these things. Do you want to use the compensation given to you by the Li family?"
Old Man Xing asked.
"Well, the money won't make any money if it's just sitting there, so why not use it to do something?"
"What if I lose money?"
"Then let's just pretend that we never received any compensation. When I get admitted to university, I will apply for a work-study program. I have hands and feet and can always support myself to finish university."
Ripple said firmly.
"Little sister, tell me the truth, is it because of what your three brothers said during the New Year that you are afraid that your mother and I will be soft-hearted and give the money to your three brothers?"
Old Man Xing was not senile and he had some guesses about his youngest daughter's proposal.
After hearing this, Lianyi said with a forced smile:
"Dad, Mom, my three brothers are your children no matter what. If, I mean if my three brothers really encounter difficulties and want to use the money from the Li family to compensate me, will you give it to me or not?
I was not happy about it being given to me. After all, it was compensation for my damaged reputation. I didn't even use it myself, but my brother's family used it. I must feel uncomfortable about it.
If you don't give them money, you're afraid that your three sons will be disappointed. If your three sons' families suffer because of not giving them money, will you and your mother be able to get over it? Will you not resent me, your daughter?"
Because Lianyi's words were too straightforward, the old couple fell silent for a moment.
It is indeed as my daughter said. If I don’t have money and cannot help my sons, that is one thing. But if I have the ability to help but don’t because of considering my younger daughter, that is another thing.
"Alas! Children are all debts."
Old Man Xing sighed and said.
"Dad, I'm talking about the worst-case scenario. If the breakfast business is good and the family has some income, you and mom won't have to worry about helping my three brothers. This will be good for everyone.
However, I have to be frank. After all, this stall must cost money, and I paid for it. They can't interfere with our small business. When I go to college, they can buy our stall. "
Lianyi put everything on the table and made it clear.
"Okay, since you already have a plan, then give it a try. If it doesn't work, give up the idea completely and try to get into a good university. You don't have to worry about the tuition. Your mother and I can still do it."
Old man Xing knew that his daughter had the right idea. She had been feeling resentful because she had failed the college entrance examination. Her three sisters-in-law were unwilling to let the old couple support their youngest daughter's further studies, and their words and deeds all urged them to marry their youngest daughter off as soon as possible.
The three sisters-in-law could not take advantage, and they did not want Lianyi to spend the old couple's money anymore. They always believed that the Xing family's money belonged to the three brothers and had nothing to do with Lianyi, the daughter who was about to get married.
The old couple separated early because the three daughters-in-law and their youngest daughter did not get along. At least they could live a peaceful life for a few days.
"Dad, Mom, don't worry. I will be assigned a job after I graduate from college. Living in a big city will definitely be better than living in the village."
Lianyi immediately made a big promise.
"Okay, get the food out first, and we'll taste it first."
Old Man Xing finally made the decision.
"Mom, come with me to the kitchen."
Lianyi immediately pulled Xing's mother to the kitchen.
After arriving in the kitchen, Lianyi began to dictate, and Xing's mother began to prepare the batter for pancakes based on what Lianyi said, which is the most critical step.
After the batter was prepared, it was time to prepare the dishes to be sandwiched in it. They fried some shredded potatoes, some sauerkraut vermicelli, and made an egg drop soup. Then the mother and daughter started to make the pancakes in a hurry.
When I first started making it, I was not skilled and the first three pancakes were broken or burnt. But after brushing the pancakes with a layer of homemade chili sauce and rolling the vegetables on them, they tasted really good. A bowl of hot soup made me full. It is definitely a good choice for breakfast.
Old Man Xing ate a pancake with vegetables, Mother Xing also ate one, and Lianyi ate two. They thought they tasted good, but she thought it would taste better if it had eggs or meat rolled in it.
Old man Xing also realized that his daughter was not fooling around, so he started to discuss with his wife. The family already had flour and corn flour, so they didn't need to spend money to buy them. They could keep enough for their own consumption and use the rest for business.
There are only a few kinds of vegetables in winter, such as radishes, cabbages, and potatoes. With the dried mushrooms and dried vegetables dried at home in the summer, you can make a few dishes. The only thing is that meat is difficult to get because you need meat coupons.
"Dad, when we make some money, let's buy some lard. After refining it, we can use it to cook. The lard residue can be used as a meat dish in pancakes. Eggs fried in lard can also be considered a meat dish."
Lianyi immediately suggested that since it was still the late stage of the planned economy, there were still some restrictions on buying things.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. This way our costs can be lower."
Old man Xing is quite knowledgeable.
"Dad, let's go to the county tomorrow to rent a house and buy things for business!"
"Okay, you come with me. Your mother stays at home and practices her pancake-making skills. Let's go buy some food."
(End of this chapter)
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