When the two arrived at the braised food shop, there were about a dozen customers with children gathered at the entrance.
The three of them, Cheng and Pao, were all very busy: one was in charge of cutting, one was in charge of heating, and one was in charge of packaging.
"Boss Su, you're here so late, are you here to inspect the work?" A customer in line couldn't help but tease Su Yan.
All the customers were regulars, the very first ones to patronize the braised food business. Su Yan recognized the person speaking and smiled, "Yes, it's been open for a while now. Is there anything you're not satisfied with? You can tell me, and I'll make some improvements."
Upon hearing this, the people in line immediately became restless.
"They're releasing new products too slowly. I've tried all the different kinds of braised food from various shops." I just don't know why, I never get tired of them.
"Also, could you make some noodles or rice so we can eat them with the broth? It's so delicious! Otherwise, every time I buy braised food, I have to cook some rice or noodles when I get home, which is too much trouble."
"Could you hire more staff? It's fine during the day, but it's so late and we have to queue up. The kids are too much trouble."
...
In summary, none of the problems are major; the only complaint is that it's "slow"!
Su Yan agreed to everything, "Okay, I've remembered everything you said, and I'll arrange it as soon as possible."
After saying that, she walked into the store.
It's already early autumn, and even with the fan on, I'm still sweating profusely after running three kilometers.
The three of them greeted Su Yan briefly and then went back to their work, not even bothering to chat.
Su Yan and Su Yu sat in the shop and worked for about ten minutes before selling the last family portrait.
Cheng washed his hands before coming over. "Boss Su, Brother Su, what brings you to the store?"
It's no wonder he asked that question, mainly because Su Yan has only been to the store less than three times since it opened, and Li Juan has been managing it all.
Su Yan poured him a glass of water and waited for him to take it before saying, "Do any of you know anyone who owns a large truck? I'd like to rent one... for a day. My requirements are that it be sturdy, not the kind that's dilapidated. The price is negotiable. If I use the truck and it gets damaged or needs repairs, I'll pay for the repairs."
Cheng Pao frowned upon hearing this, but before he could speak, Guo Chang, who was listening nearby, said, "Yes, I know someone. When do you want him?"
Su Yan's eyes lit up. "I want it now, is that okay?"
“I can do it!” Guo Chang untied his apron. “I’ll go find him right now. He lives very close to here, and I’ll be back soon.”
"Okay, the highest rental fee is... 20 yuan. You should make it clear to him that I need to drive into the mountains, and there will inevitably be some scratches."
"knew."
After Guo Chang left, Qiu Xiaorou said irritably, "Ayan, what are you doing in the mountains? Do you want me to come with you? It's not safe in the mountains after all."
"No need," Su Yan refused, then pointed to Su Yu beside her, "My brother will be fine with me. We're just going to pick some medicinal seedlings. Climbing up will take too much time, and the two of us can't carry much."
"Then please let me know if there's anything I can help you with." These were the words Cheng Pao said.
Business was booming, and seeing how hard they worked, Li Juan gave each of them an extra ten yuan. He was eager to do more work, otherwise he wouldn't feel at ease taking the money.
Moreover, although the shop was busy, it was much easier than the hard labor he used to do. The key point was that it was tiring, but he didn't earn as much money as he does now.
He's happy when he's busier.
After waiting for about ten minutes, a brand-new large truck stopped in front of the store.
Su Yan and Su Yu immediately got up and went out.
Guo Chang got out of the driver's seat and said with a smile, "Boss Su, my friend is an easy-going person. He only asked for 10 yuan. He said that scratches and scrapes are nothing and will happen sooner or later. He doesn't care about these things. He just bought this car this year. It was originally used to haul goods, but the boss's relative wanted to do this job, so the boss found an excuse to fire him. But he spent a lot of money to buy the car, and he still owes a lot of debt. He usually only uses it to haul loose goods. When I asked him, he hadn't driven it for more than half a month."
Su Yan replied thoughtfully, "Oh, I see. Then please send three family photos over as a thank you gift."
"Okay." Guo Chang said, "I've checked the car, there's nothing wrong with it, but the gas is low, you might have to pay extra to fill it up."
"No problem, thank you for your hard work. Go back and rest after you've cleaned up."
Su Yu got into the driver's seat and started the car, and Su Yan quickly followed.
After fastening her seatbelt, she turned to look at her brother. "How's it going? Can you keep it under control?"
"Don't underestimate your brother, okay?" Su Yu said speechlessly, "I even have a pilot's license, let alone this kind of truck."
Su Yan: "..."
Her eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "You even have a pilot's license?! No, weren't you on a mission? How could you have had the chance to take a test?"
The difficulty of obtaining a pilot's license is far greater than that of a regular driver's license, and the training period is also much longer.
As Su Yu turned around, he said, "Don't look at me with such surprise. My certificates weren't obtained legitimately. I learned them without proper certification before taking the exams. Taking the exams was just a formality to make it seem legitimate. I learned all these things while carrying out missions."
If he couldn't even learn these things, he would have been eliminated long ago and thrown to feed the sharks.
Upon hearing this, Su Yan fell silent.
Although her brother spoke lightly, she still sensed how dangerous his life had been over the years.
After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Big brother, will this kind of thing really never happen again?"
She was a little worried that Su Yu would disappear without a trace for another five years.
Su Yu paused, then subconsciously took out a cigarette from his pocket and put it in his mouth, but didn't light it.
After a long silence, he finally spoke: "Ayan, first and foremost, I am a soldier. Soldiers must obey orders unconditionally and never say no."
With just one sentence, she understood what her older brother meant, and her joy was instantly dampened.
If there is a similar task again, and his supervisor assigns him to it, he must go.
"So I am destined not to be able to take care of my mother in my life. Most of the things at home can only be left to you. I can only try my best to make up for it."
Su Yu didn't really want to get married. His profession had too many uncertainties, and he didn't want to hold a girl back.
Su Yan pursed her lips, her calm tone tinged with stubbornness, "Then you must promise me that you will ensure your own safety and live for the rest of your life."
She stated it outright, and Su Yu had no choice but to agree.
To avoid upsetting his sister, Su Yu readily agreed, "Okay, I promise you everything. Let's not talk about this anymore. Mom should have bought the roast suckling pig by now. Let's go back and get it."
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