"Are you using the same shrimp trademark?" the chubby girl asked suspiciously.
Lin Ziyan pondered for a moment, "Hmm, but we'll have to replace the yellow croaker with another one."
The two had only exchanged a few words when Xu Ling arrived.
"Ayan, if I can't find you again, I'm going to come and wait for you tonight." Xu Ling visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
She had never raised crayfish before, but seeing that the crayfish in the pond were about the same size as the ones she had caught before, she thought they should be able to be harvested before she came to her.
"Let's go check out the shrimp farm," Lin Ziyan said, then hurriedly went upstairs to put down her bag before joining her.
…
The two new shrimp farms are connected, which makes it convenient for Xu Ling to cultivate shrimp seedlings and manage them.
The workers hired here are all aunties from the village; they are efficient and hardworking.
When Lin Ziyan and her group arrived at the shrimp farm, Professor Shen had already scooped out the crayfish from the pond and was examining them closely.
The students following behind had subtle expressions; they suspected that the shrimp they usually chopped up to feed the chickens were simply unsellable.
Xu Ling walked over quickly, picked up the larger crayfish, and laughed.
"You said you could divide them into medium and large shrimp, so I had someone divide them in advance."
"If Aunt Wang doesn't want the shrimp, I'll raise them a little longer."
Shen Hai looked up at Lin Ziyan and snorted, "You haven't been to the fish farm even once since you came back, have you?"
Lin Ziyan, "..."
She touched the tip of her nose; she'd have to wait until she had time to go...
"Sister Ling, call Aunt Wang and ask her to come over," Lin Ziyan instructed, before starting to scoop up crayfish with a net.
"Senior, have all these crayfish been sold?" a girl couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, the crayfish seedlings in those ponds will be ready in ten days." Lin Ziyan looked around and nodded in satisfaction. She didn't say much, and Sister Ling started cultivating the crayfish seedlings. It looked like they had been raising them for a while.
Shen Hai didn't see the pools she pointed to, so he quickly walked over.
While instructing the workers to pack the shrimp into boxes, Lin Ziyan explained to them the principles behind shrimp cultivation.
…
night.
The food street of the seafood market.
A numbing aroma wafted from Aunt Wang's stir-fry shop, causing passersby to stop in their tracks.
Aunt Wang, beaming with joy, brought out a small plate of crayfish from the kitchen.
Several tables of guests were already drinking, mostly from the newly built port area.
"Boss lady, what are you cooking in your kitchen? I've been following the aroma all the way from the parking lot." A customer asked before even entering the store.
"I've cooked a new dish; everyone at every table can try it tonight," Aunt Wang said mysteriously, giving the waiter a wink.
She then personally placed the shrimp in her hand on the nearest table.
Once the crayfish are cooked and plated, their color alone is enough to whet your appetite.
The addition of the spicy and savory flavor makes it even more tempting.
"Brother Li, this small plate is for your table." Aunt Wang smiled, her eyes narrowing into slits.
All the shrimp are kept in the shrimp tanks in the store, but she doesn't plan to make any new dishes tonight.
On the one hand, she didn't have enough spices, and on the other hand, she wanted to try "hunger marketing".
That's right, Aunt Wang listened to Lin Ziyan's advice and decided to sell a limited quantity each day.
There are still 10 days until the crayfish are harvested after this batch, but she only has 500 jin of crayfish now, and she sells 50 jin a day, which is just enough to keep customers' appetites in suspense.
Aunt Wang was worried about what would happen if the new dishes sold out and she couldn't keep up with demand.
Today, when she went to Haibi Village to pick up goods, Lin Ziyan suggested this method to her.
"Boss lady, I'd like to order these shrimp." The customer who had just entered the door was drooling as he watched the complimentary crayfish being served next door.
Aunt Wang shook her head, "Tonight, if you spend over 50 yuan, you'll get a small plate for free. The new dishes won't be officially served until tomorrow."
"Boss lady, are you deliberately trying to make me think about this?"
"You know, I have a sweet tooth. If I come across something delicious, I'll crave it all the time and dream about it all night." The customer was unhappy.
He saw the people at the next table enjoying their meal, and he felt a strong urge to eat as well, his mouth watering even more.
"That won't work either. Remember to come early tomorrow night. We only have 50 jin available each night, and it's first come, first served." Aunt Wang smiled brightly, casually took a bottle of beer from the ice bucket, and placed it on his table.
"Here's a beer for you, have a good drink tonight," she reassured him.
"Delicious! After eating this spicy shrimp, my tongue feels numb, but the more I eat, the more I want to eat." After saying this, the person at the next table reached for the crayfish and finished the whole plate.
He wasn't angry. He picked up his ice-cold beer, took a sip, clicked his tongue a few times, and said to Aunt Wang...
"Boss lady, I've never seen these shrimp before. What are they called?"
"It's just as fresh and sweet as prawns, but it has an indescribable flavor that really whets your appetite."
Aunt Wang said, "These are crayfish, freshly harvested from Haibi Village. I just went to get them this afternoon. Currently, my place is the only one selling them around here."
"The ones on your table are spicy, and there are also garlic and spicy flavors. Tomorrow we'll have all three flavors."
Following the aroma, more and more customers came to the store.
Soon, Aunt Wang's shop was full of food.
She had to have tables set up and add a few small tables.
Aunt Wang stood at the cashier, doing calculations with a calculator, her smile so wide she couldn't stop.
Tonight's revenue will at least double.
The more lively the store is, the more customers will gather around.
Now, not only people from the port area, but also those from nearby construction sites come to this food street for late-night snacks.
For the next few nights, Aunt Wang's shop was packed with customers, many of whom came specifically for the crayfish. Some even placed orders in advance, and the daily limit of 50 jin (25 catties) sold out very early.
But as long as the customer spends 50 yuan or more, Aunt Wang will still give them a small plate to try if they didn't order it. Once they try it, they can't stop eating it.
The popularity of Aunt Wang's shop quickly attracted the attention of food stall owners in the town and county.
Upon learning that the shrimp were newly harvested from Haibi Village, they couldn't sit still for a moment and rushed to place an order.
Xu Ling was stuck at the entrance of the shrimp farm and couldn't go back, so she had to call Lin Ziyan for help.
She had expected crayfish to become a hit, but she didn't expect it to be this popular.
Aunt Wang placed an additional order for 1,000 jin (500 catties) and signed a long-term contract.
Now she's being blocked by these bosses again, and she really doesn't know what to do.
The next batch of shrimp has already been ordered by Aunt Wang, and the next batch will have to wait another 10 days.
Based on this calculation, it will take at least 20 days before the shrimp can be harvested.
Lin Ziyan arrived at the shrimp farm with a new contract in her hand.
Aunt Wang was the first to receive the goods; the cooperation agreement had been finalized long ago.
But the prices were different later on.
"Boss Lin, you can't just sell your crayfish exclusively; you should share some with the food stalls in our county too," a female boss from the county anxiously blocked her way.
Lin Ziyan understood their feelings; seeing others make money must have been very upsetting for them.
Crayfish are not difficult to cook; as long as you use the right spices, any chef can stir-fry them.
Aunt Wang's shop is now so popular that you have to queue to get in.
It wasn't really summer yet, otherwise customers would probably be lining up at the entrance of the seafood market.
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