Chapter 97: Collecting Oysters and Scallops
Ruan Yanrong’s colleague had a strange look on his face, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: “Is this true? You look so exaggerated. Is it really that delicious?”
Ruan Yanrong had already slurped up the soup and put the scallop meat into his mouth with the shell.
She found that the meat was chewy and tasted very fragrant, not inferior to pork at all. She had never tasted anything with such a rich and delicious flavor before and was conquered at once. She had no time to answer her colleague.
After finishing one, she immediately picked up another one. It was just as delicious and she seemed like she couldn’t get enough of it.
So after finishing the scallops, she immediately set her sights on the oysters next to them.
When you take a bite, you will find that the oyster meat is as tender as tofu, except that it is a little hot.
However, the scallops are as chewy as the lips, and the taste is slightly different from that of scallops, being a little lighter but more fresh.
"Is it really so delicious?" Seeing how happily she was eating, Ruan Yanrong's colleague quickly snatched away the last oyster, picked up the shell, gently stroked the meat, and bit off most of it.
The oysters that Zhang Huihong and others had pried up in the morning were relatively large, and they were still quite hot after being freshly grilled, so it was a bit difficult to finish them in one bite.
But after just one bite, her eyes lit up: "Hello, give me five scallops and five oysters each."
Ruan Yanrong finished the oyster in his hand and slapped her unhappily: "You have to give me one back."
"Yes, yes, your five-spice mantis shrimp is ready too. Let me try it too. If it tastes good, I'll buy it too."
“I’m sure it will be delicious.”
After eating oysters and scallops, Ruan Yanrong became particularly looking forward to the increasingly fragrant spiced blue crab.
When Zhang's mother saw that the blue crabs were almost done, she asked, "Do you have a lunch box? If not, I will have to collect the juice and put it on paper for you."
Sisters Zhang Qian and Zhang Qing were folding paper nearby. Some were folded into triangles to hold oysters and scallops, and some were folded into squares to hold blue crabs, but the juice needed to be collected otherwise it would leak out easily.
It's fine if you have a lunch box, and it goes better with the soup.
This road is a commercial street and there is a cinema next to it.
Oysters, scallops and blue crabs can not only be eaten as dishes, but also as snacks. At least eating crabs in the cinema is no worse than eating melon seeds.
That's why Zhang Ze specially bought a bunch of paper used to wrap pork, so that customers who didn't bring lunch boxes could take their food away.
Blue crabs cost 50 cents and swimming crabs cost 40 cents. These prices are not cheap. After all, one cent can buy a lot of things in this day and age, so Zhang Ze can accept the cost of a little paper.
"Lunch box? I'll get it right away!" Ruan Yanrong understood immediately after seeing the soup in the pot, and quickly squeezed out of the crowd and ran to the shop next door.
As soon as she left, the crowd suddenly became lively.
"Five of each of the oysters and scallops."
"I'll take two of each."
"I want it too, I want it too."
"Comrade, help me pick a fatter blue crab. I don't know how to pick one myself."
“Is the swimming crab delicious? I want to try this.”
In an instant, the stall was crowded with customers placing orders.
People tend to follow others blindly, and after smelling the fragrance at the door for most of the day, those who wanted to join in the fun could no longer hold back.
Moreover, people who come to this commercial street to buy things or have fun are generally well-off. They try the cheap oysters and scallops, and once they taste them, they immediately gain confidence in the more expensive spiced crabs.
Many people choose to buy a package and take it home to try with their family.
This surprised Zhang Ze. He had not originally expected this business to be successful. He just wanted to find something to keep his mother busy.
At least there are many familiar old ladies in the countryside to chat with, who can she find here? Now seeing Zhang's mother busy and busy, the smile on her face can't be stopped at all. Obviously, she has found the joy of making money, which makes Zhang Ze feel relieved.
By the time we finished, it was already half past twelve.
Zhang Ze looked at the number of blue crabs and swimming crabs, but he didn't expect that there were only a few left.
"Mom, let's fry some crabs for lunch and add more soup to mix with the rice. I'll go out for a while this afternoon and bring back some more blue crabs. You guys should have a good rest this afternoon because the restaurant will definitely be busier in the evening."
At noon, many people who work eat in the factory and basically do not come out.
Business is so good at noon now, let alone at night.
Zhang Ze is now worried about whether he can supply crabs, oysters and scallops. He can't get much even if he and his friends try.
Compared to the spiced blue crabs, he found that oysters and scallops were truly popular and were sold out in almost no time.
So he had to find Tong Yuanhang to see if he could collect it from the residents on the island and collect a steady amount every day.
After lunch, Zhang Ze rode his bicycle to find his brother-in-law.
Zhang's mother closed the door and waved her hand while holding the money box: "Let's go and count the money. I'll give you the money later."
"Okay, okay, here's the money!" Zhang Qing clapped her hands happily. She didn't expect her mother to be so generous. Does that mean she will have pocket money in the future?
However, half an hour later, she looked at the penny in her palm and wanted to cry but had no tears: "Mom, I followed you to the beach to pry oysters since this morning, and my hands are tired. After I came back, I had to help wash and fold paper, and you only gave me one penny?"
Zhang Huihong gently touched her little daughter's head and said, "Dear, your mother will save your money for you as a dowry."
"." Zhang Qing said that this sentence sounded very familiar to her. Zhang Wu's New Year's money and the occasional pocket money given by Zhang Ze were taken away by her mother in this way. It was just that the dowry became a gift.
But she was very unwilling and said immediately: "Mom, I don't want to get married, and I don't want to save a dowry. Mom, can you give me more?"
Zhang Huihong glared at him: "What nonsense are you talking about? How can a girl not marry?"
Zhang Qing felt a little aggrieved, knowing that she had said something wrong. But because of what Zhang Ze said to them last night, she subconsciously rejected her mother's idea.
Therefore, he was a little angry and did not give in or please others as he did in the past.
Tong Shuyao and Zhang Qian next to them were in a dilemma. They both knew very well that the money Zhang's mother earned would be used for family expenses, so whenever Zhang's mother gave them some pocket money, they would take it with a smile no matter how much it was.
However, Zhang Qing spoke too quickly and said something unpleasant, and now she is pouting and refusing to admit her mistake, which made the atmosphere a little awkward.
Zhang Huihong narrowed her eyes, feeling strange about her little daughter's attitude, because normally when she said that, her little daughter would definitely act coquettishly and come to her arms, then act coquettishly and say that she wanted to stay with her mother and not get married.
Today's change suddenly reminded her of the fact that all the matchmakers who came to propose marriage a few months ago were rejected by Zhang Ze.
She did have some disagreements with her eldest son about marrying off her daughter.
She thought that since someone had come to propose marriage, she should first take a look at the young man, but Zhang Ze kept saying that there was no rush, Zhang Qian was still young, etc.
So she reached out and pinched her little daughter's puffy face: "Did your brother say something to you in private that made you so reluctant to get married?"
Zhang Qian and Zhang Qing were shocked, and Tong Shuyao also had a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
Zhang Ze is currently the head of the family, but Zhang's mother's words still carry a lot of weight.
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Seeing her two daughters and daughter-in-law turned into little quails, Zhang Huihong sighed: "To be honest, your brother has changed so much in the past few months that sometimes I even doubt whether he is still my son."
"I suddenly started making money. Sometimes my words sound strange, and some of my ideas are even more surprising."
Hearing this, Zhang Qian and Zhang Qing nodded their heads. They also felt that their brother had changed a lot.
We are family members who grew up together, how could we not notice something?
Only Tong Shuyao sat aside, very curious and wanted to know what Zhang Ze was like in the past.
"Mom, is it possible that eldest brother is no longer eldest brother?" Zhang Qing seemed to have thought of something and suddenly showed a look of horror.
But before Zhang Huihong could answer, she looked distressed again: "But my brother still loves me the same and treats me better than before. Although there have been many changes, I still feel that he is my big brother."
Although Zhang Qing's words were not very clear, Zhang's mother and Zhang Qian knew what she meant because they felt the same way.
There have been some changes in behavior, but the habits from childhood to adulthood have not changed. There are more thoughts, but the attitude and closeness to family members are still the same, so they have never mentioned these things.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Zhang's mother tapped her little daughter's forehead in annoyance. "How can I not recognize my own son? Mom is just lamenting that your brother has changed a lot."
The mother and daughter chatted and the atmosphere became harmonious again.
Only Tong Shuyao was confused, not understanding what they were talking about. Isn't her husband her husband? Can she change his inside? But when they talked about Zhang Ze, she also participated in the chat with great interest, and learned a lot of interesting stories about her husband's childhood from Zhang's mother.
On the other hand, Zhang Zeke didn't expect that his family had actually noticed his changes.
But even if he noticed him, he wouldn't panic. After all, he was still himself, just reborn. Who would believe in rebirth?
He has now arrived at Tong Yuanhang's home.
After stopping the car, I looked up and saw that it was a three-story Western-style house with a small courtyard. It was Lu Man’s ancestral home, and it was built before the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Because the house is big, it is still being renovated. Tong Yuanhang prepared a room on the first floor and moved in with his wife and children.
After the house is completely renovated, he will bring his parents over.
As for Tong Junqiang and Tong Guoqi, they live somewhere else because they have separated.
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Tong family had no objection to this. Although she would continue to live with her parents-in-law in the future, this house was good, and they got a little more when the family property was divided, so it was her duty to take care of her parents-in-law in the future.
If anything really happens to my parents-in-law when they get old, the three sons will have to step in together.
This was not the first time Zhang Ze came here. He had previously expressed his gratitude for his good luck in marrying a hidden treasure girl, so there was nothing to be grateful for now.
He walked into the house with familiarity and saw Tong Yuanhang teasing his little son.
"Hey, why are you here today? Isn't your Qingze shop open for business?"
Tong Yuanhang was a little surprised to see someone coming in. He handed his son to the woman next to him and stood up and teased.
Zhang Ze first greeted his wife, then explained his purpose: "Business is quite good, beyond my expectation. I plan to buy large oysters for one cent for two, and scallops for two cents for three. I came here to ask you to go to Lumen Island to see if there is anyone willing to do it. The oysters and scallops must be large, and the shells must be cleaned with a brush first."
The daily quantity of oysters and scallops will not decrease. If he cannot sell them, he will secretly store them in the space and they will not die. Secondly, he can set up a night stall at night to sell these two kinds of things.
Anyway, there is a movie theater nearby, so there is no need to worry about the streets being empty at night. On the contrary, it is easier to earn money from young couples.
So you can’t do the cleaning yourself, otherwise your whole family will be exhausted.
Tong Yuanhang opened his mouth slightly after hearing this, with a strange look on his face: "Are you crazy or what? You want to pay for these things that no one wants?"
"If your store needs it, we brothers can go and pry some over. There are reefs everywhere in the sea, so there's no need to spend money to buy them."
Zhang Ze crossed his arms and laughed, "Do you know why you have to follow me to make money?"
Tong Yuanhang frowned slightly. He felt the ridicule from the other side, but he was still a little curious about this question, wondering what the other side would say.
"Why?"
"No reason. You won't understand even if I explain it to you." Zhang Ze spread his hands and a playful smile appeared on his face.
"Damn, are you kidding me?" Tong Yuanhang was furious and immediately tried to teach this ungrateful brother-in-law a lesson.
(End of this chapter)
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