Chapter 518
While Su Miao was rushing to the market to purchase, Su Yuanzheng and Fang Zheng were busy in the shop.
Fang Zheng rode his tricycle hurriedly to call his brothers.
Every construction site has a construction cycle. When one construction site is completed, some workers can immediately transfer to another construction site, while some who cannot transfer seamlessly have to rest and look for opportunities.
Fang Zheng has a good relationship with his former coworkers. Even though he is no longer in this line of work, they often meet up and greet each other.
He knew that there were two people who were good at their work and had not yet gone to the new construction site, so he called them over.
Today, the job of several people is to build an earthen stove in the new kitchen. The newly built earthen stove needs to be aired for more than ten days before it can be put into use.
For this reason, if you want to open the business as soon as possible, the old kitchen must be retained for the time being and continue to be used for its residual heat. It can then be demolished and renovated after the new stove can operate normally.
Fang Zheng asked Su Yuanzheng, "Boss, I've noticed that many restaurants have switched to gas stoves. They're convenient and fast. Should we consider that, too?"
Su Yuanzheng explained: "We make braised food in our restaurant, which takes a long time to cook, and we need a lot of food every day, so a large earthen stove pot is more suitable.
But we also bought a gas stove to fry lemon duck, and tonight we'll show everyone how good we are and let them try our specialty."
"Okay! Then we're in for a treat tonight!"
After hearing what Su Yuanzheng said, the two workers instantly became alert.
They had previously heard Fang Zheng mention that Boss Su was from the south and cooked authentic southern dishes, which they rarely had the opportunity to eat.
Fang Zheng helped to buy the bricks, stones, cement and other materials needed to build the earthen stove, and the price was cheaper than if residents bought them themselves.
When the materials were pulled back, it took two trucks. Fang Zheng, Su Yuanzheng, and two co-workers carried the materials into the small yard one trip after another.
First, determine the location for the stove in the new kitchen, then quickly move the materials in and start work without stopping.
All of them are experienced workers who have worked on the construction site for a long time. They are skilled in mixing cement and their movements are smooth and seamless.
They built the stove meticulously according to Su Yuanzheng's needs.
They cooperated very well, and Su Yuanzheng didn't even have to do much. He just had to help pass bricks or something.
“We work in the catering industry and have to use the kitchen for a long time every day, so the chimney of the earthen stove must be properly maintained.
If the flue is blocked, thick smoke will billow into the house when cooking, which will not only choke people but also affect the mood of cooking, not to mention doing business.
Fang Zheng said to his co-workers while applying cement.
The two workers nodded seriously and became more cautious in their movements.
Just as everyone was busy, a loud male voice came from outside the store:
"Is this Boss Su's shop? Is anyone here?"
When Su Yuanzheng heard the shout, he quickly put down the work in his hands and walked out of the kitchen to check.
I saw a middle-aged man standing in front of the open wooden door, looking into the store with curiosity.
Su Yuanzheng smiled and politely responded, "Hello, my last name is Su. May I ask what I can do for you?"
"Are you Boss Su? Your daughter bought a lot of things and asked me to bring them to the store to see where to put them?"
Su Yuan was looking behind the man and saw a parked tricycle that was completely full of oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, pots, pans, and utensils.
Seeing this, Su Yuanzheng quickly said, "I'll just move it to the kitchen. You can just help me unload it."
"Let me help you move it. It won't take much effort. After I'm done, I have to go back to the market to pick up more things. There's still a truckload left!" the man responded enthusiastically.
When the second truck of goods arrived, Su Miao and his companions also came back, bringing back a set of table and chair samples.
"Miao Miao, have you bought the right tables and chairs? Why don't you ask the store to help deliver them?"
"I've already ordered the goods from the store, and they'll deliver them this afternoon. I want to get a set of samples to try out first to see if they're suitable. If they're not, I can always go back and ask the store to change the style."
Several people carefully carried the tables and chairs into the store and gently placed them on the ground. The traditional style of wooden tables and chairs exuded a sense of elegance in their simplicity.
Su Yuan walked around the tables and chairs a few times. He gently stroked the tabletop and said to his daughter, "Miaomiao, you chose these tables and chairs well. They are the same color as the doors and windows in the store. They look like they were custom-made."
Su Miao pulled out a chair and sat on it. He put his hands on the table and felt it for a moment. He said with satisfaction, "The width of this chair and table is enough, and the height is just right. It's comfortable for guests to sit and eat."
Next, the task of putting away the old kitchen items was handed over to the ladies, and Su Yuanzheng went to support the renovation of the new kitchen.
Su Miao, Yang Hongmei and An Yue put the pots and pans on the shelf together.
Various condiments are neatly arranged on the large operating table, in order of their common use, for easy access later.
As the kitchen utensils and seasonings came in, the smell of the kitchen's smoke instantly hit us, as if we could already see the lively scene of smoke and the fragrance of food in the future.
Su Miao looked at the area of the old kitchen, thinking that this corner might be used for multiple purposes.
The tables and chairs outside are the same as those in Yongcheng, all are tables for four.
When I was in Nanning, there were often guests coming in groups to dine, and at that time we had to put several tables together.
She will go buy another set of round chairs later so that if there are guests coming for group meals in the future, she can use screens to separate them.
Put a round table, add a beautiful tablecloth and lamps, and it becomes a simple private room. Usually, a four-person table is placed there and used as usual.
Although their main dish is fast food, not the stir-fried dishes in a restaurant, who says that eating fast food cannot be a comfortable dining experience?
The earthen stove in the new kitchen has been built. A few people collected the remaining materials and piled them under the eaves in the corner of the yard so that they can be used if there is anything else that needs to be repaired in the yard in the future.
At noon, Su Miao went out to buy ready-made lunch for everyone. Su Yuanzheng bought some vegetables and put them in the refrigerator. He would treat everyone to dinner tonight.
Everyone cleaned the shop and the yard inside and out, even cleaning the doors and windows.
Once the tables and chairs arrive in the afternoon and are neatly laid out, everything will be ready.
Today is the grand opening of the new restaurant, so Su Yuanzheng specially checked the almanac and only decided to eat in the restaurant after confirming that there was no problem.
The newly purchased round table was filled with delicious food, and the steam rising from it added a bit of warmth and liveliness to the store.
Everyone sat together, their faces filled with satisfaction after being tired.
Su Yuanzheng took the lead in raising the teacup in his hand and said:
"Thank you all so much today. Without your help, this shop wouldn't be able to take shape so quickly. Come on, don't be shy, eat and drink to your heart's content!"
Everyone responded, the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter intertwined together. In the capital, a thousand miles away from Yongcheng, another small team of Su Ji was gradually formed.
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