Chapter 390
Uncle Seven said distressedly, "Oh, pigs are so expensive. How much do I have to sell them for to make back my investment? If I can't sell them, I'll lose a lot of money."
Uncle Qi hesitated, rubbing his hands and scratching his head, feeling very conflicted.
But the second uncle next to him was brave, and his family had indeed made a lot of money last year by following Su Miao.
The money he earned last year was more than all he had worked so hard to earn in most of his life, so he was convinced of Su Miao's vision from the bottom of his heart.
Now that Su Miao had proposed this good opportunity, he also hoped that his brother could seize it, so he spared no effort to persuade him:
"After the New Year, you can try making one or two roast suckling pigs and selling them in the county. If they sell, that's great. If not, you can just take them home and eat them yourself! You know, I just bought a new refrigerator, so putting a roast suckling pig in it is easy."
"This...how about trying it?"
Uncle Seven saw that Uncle Two had become rich along with Su Miao's family. In just one year, he bought a TV and a refrigerator, opened a small shop and a papaya orchard, and became the richest man in Sujia Village. He felt itchy in his heart.
Finally, I decided to give it a try, thinking: If I try, my bicycle could turn into a motorcycle! Maybe I can get rich from this.
Seeing that Uncle Qi was interested, Su Miao suggested, "If you want to try it, I suggest you don't wait until after the New Year, but try it during the New Year."
Uncle Qi asked, confused, "Why? During the Lunar New Year, everyone is busy visiting relatives and friends. Who would have the time to buy roast suckling pig?"
"Seventh Uncle, think about when you are most willing to spend money?" Su Miao asked with a smile.
"Me? I'm definitely most willing to spend money on my son's wedding and every Chinese New Year." Uncle Qi answered without hesitation.
"That's right! We all save up our hard-earned money for a year just to have a good New Year. Aren't the good wine, food, candies and snacks that we wouldn't normally buy all bought during the New Year?
Moreover, during the Spring Festival, when visiting relatives, no matter which family we visit, they will prepare the best meals. At this time, we are willing to buy some cooked vegetables to embellish the meal and make it seem more abundant.
Uncle Qi was still a little confused and shook his head slightly, saying, "But now the market is full of small things. People stocked up on these vegetables and meats before the New Year, and they won't start selling until the fourth or fifth day of the New Year.
Nowadays, everyone goes to the meat union to buy. Wouldn't it be appropriate to sell roast suckling pig at this time to compete with the meat union? "
"What we want is that no one sells it! When demand is high, there are fewer competitors, which is a good thing!
To be honest, starting next year, my restaurant in Nancheng will be open year-round. With more and more customers coming to buy cooked food during the holidays, we'll have to adjust our business strategy."
Originally, Uncle Qi was skeptical about selling roasted pigs during the Chinese New Year, but when he heard that Su Miao's store would be open during the Chinese New Year, all his doubts disappeared.
You have to know that in their minds, Su Ji Food Store is a luxurious store, and the Su Miao family is well-known for their business, so it’s always right to follow them.
"Okay! Then when is the best time for me to start? Is tomorrow okay? Tomorrow is the fourth day of the New Year, so it should be okay."
Or maybe Seventh Uncle and Second Uncle are brothers, they look very similar. Once they confirm something they originally suspected, they will become impatient to do it.
"If you don't have anything else to do tomorrow, that's fine..."
As soon as Su Miao finished speaking, Uncle Qi enthusiastically started preparing for the meal: "Luckily, I have seven piglets at home, weighing just over ten pounds. I'll kill one tomorrow.
Ah Zheng! You are used to doing business, why don’t you accompany me tomorrow? I have never done business before and I am afraid!
Su Yuanzheng nodded and said, "Okay, Miaomiao and I will go with you tomorrow. We know where there are a lot of people and it's suitable for selling cooked food."
To start a business, one must first plan out the tools. Uncle Qi asked, "How do I sell the roasted meat after I bake it? Should I cut it into small pieces and put it in a bowl? Or should I sell it by weight when I get there?"
Su Miao thought for a moment and said, "I suggest you bring the whole roast suckling pig directly. This will have a more visual impact and attract passers-by. After it's roasted tomorrow, put it in a large basin, cover it with a lid, and wrap it with a quilt to keep it warm. Then put it out when you get there."
You also need to bring a large chopping board, a knife, a scale and oil paper, chop the food into small pieces in front of the guests, weigh them, and wrap them in oil paper for the guests to take home.
If our home is close, the roast pig will still be hot when we get home, so we’d better start selling it before lunchtime.”
"That makes sense, that makes sense. I'll do as Miaomiao says. I'll get up early tomorrow to prepare! So...how much does one pound cost?"
"Raw pork has now risen to two yuan per pound. I think roast pork should be around four to five yuan."
Su Miao smiled and said, "Seventh Uncle, the braised pork belly in our store costs four dollars and a half per pound if you buy it alone. And since you're roasting a pig, the loss will be greater than with braised pork. But it's cheaper in the county than in the city, so a little over four dollars is fine."
"Then four yuan a pound, let's be honest. If it were me, I wouldn't be willing to buy such expensive meat to eat."
Uncle Qi smacked his lips, unable to believe that something he had made could be sold at such a price.
They chatted for quite a while about selling roast suckling pig tomorrow, until Lele came and tugged at Su Miao's clothes: "Aunt, why are you just talking? I'm full, there's still plenty left, go eat!"
The roasted piglet weighing more than ten pounds was definitely not enough for the children to finish, so half of it was left, and then it was the adults' turn to feast on it.
Fourth Uncle ate roast pork with white wine, his face full of satisfaction, as happy as a god: "Seventh Brother, your cooking skills seem to have improved! Are you always roasting pigs secretly behind our backs?"
Uncle Qi responded with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Fourth brother, what are you saying? Don't you know how many pigs I have at home? You come to my house every day. Let alone missing a pig, you would notice even if a single hair is missing."
Fourth Uncle feigned anger and scolded him, "What are you talking about? If I hadn't been watching you raise pigs and chickens, would you have so much meat to eat? You've been idle since you were little!"
"Oh no! I'm just like your sister-in-law. I'm not good at raising things. I feel really great just because I can raise a kid. I won't ask for anything else. As long as the rice grows, I can still have food to eat."
Uncle Qi shrugged helplessly.
Second Uncle said earnestly, "So, you have to seize this opportunity. Who knows, this might be the right thing for you two."
"I know, second brother, you just love to worry about things, even more than dad used to nag."
As soon as he finished speaking, the third wife's pipe hit him on the head: "Wild boy! You even dare to make up stories about your ascended father. Be careful, he will come to find you tonight."
Uncle Qi covered his head with his hands, and his embarrassing look made everyone burst into laughter. The whole yard was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.
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