Chapter 177 Getting Business Started!
Zhang Chunxue pondered for a moment: "How about this, let Xiao Shen accompany you for the next two days. Anyway, it's my first time going to the county to test the waters, so I won't bring too much stuff. I can manage on my own."
Zhou Mingli was taken aback, but was still a little worried: "But Mom, it will be dark when you come back from your stall in the county. I'm worried about you being alone!"
Although having Xiao Shen with me makes me feel more relaxed... what about Mom?
"What's the big deal!" Zhang Chunxue said dismissively. "Our town is only twenty kilometers away from the county. I'm riding a tricycle. If any fools dare to show their faces, the kitchen knife in my tricycle isn't just for show!"
She thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay, I'll keep the cleaver close to my body when I come back. If something really happens, I'll chop the person up first!"
Zhou Mingli was immediately startled, then looked at her with admiration: "Mom! You're really amazing!"
Zhang Chunxue smiled and patted her head: "If I weren't so capable, how could I protect you all!"
Zhou Mingli felt a warm feeling in her heart.
Mom really thought everything through perfectly, so she didn't have to worry about anything.
In the afternoon, Zhang Chunxue gave Zhou Mingli and Song Yanshen some more instructions, then rode her tricycle towards the county town.
Although the taste of braised pork offal and braised dishes has withstood the test of the town's residents, whether it can truly succeed in the county remains to be seen.
However, Zhang Chunxue still has confidence in herself, in her skills, and even more so in her luck.
Otherwise, how could she have been reborn?
Zhou Mingli, along with Song Yanshen, pushed their newly made cart to their usual spot outside the grain and oil station when Zhang Chunxue set up her stall.
As soon as they arrived, regular customers surrounded them, as is customary.
"Give me a bowl of braised pork offal... Hey, isn't this Zhou family's eldest daughter? Why are you and the little mute just here today?"
Zhou Mingli quickly explained, "Mom went to the county."
A regular customer suddenly realized: "No wonder... I was wondering why you switched to a pushcart today when you usually use a tricycle."
He then ruffled Song Yanshen's hair: "Quickly, get me a bowl of braised pork offal, add extra fatty intestines, and give me a piece of dried orchid..."
"Isn't the little mute boy learning to speak? Is it working?"
Zhou Mingli quickly served him some braised pork offal, and didn't forget to answer his question: "I'm learning! Mom is teaching me little by little..."
The regular customer took the braised pork offal she handed him and laughed heartily: "Now that you've learned this, you can't be called 'Little Mute' anymore! It's just that your name is hard to pronounce! It's too pretentious and sounds a bit pedantic!"
A young man nearby protested, "How is that sour! Her name is Yun Shen! Yun Shen in the Cloud Recesses, it sounds so nice!"
A regular customer grinned and said, "I told you it was too literary!"
Good-natured laughter immediately erupted around them.
Song Yanshen's face was flushed as he took the money from the regular customer and gave him the change.
The regular customer rubbed his head again before squatting down to eat his braised pork offal.
Seeing that everyone was queuing up as usual, and that there seemed to be no difference from before, Zhou Mingli's previously anxious heart finally relaxed a bit, and she quickly got to work.
She couldn't help but wonder how her mother was doing in the county town.
Every day at this time, Meng Wanshu would hide in that office, look out the window, and mutter curses and grumbles to herself about Zhang Chunxue.
However, Meng Wanshu was somewhat surprised to see that Zhang Chunxue was not there today, only that bitch Zhou Mingli and that filthy little mute.
She squinted and watched for a long time.
Zhou Mingli, carrying Zhong Yuanyuan on her back, greeted the guests with a warm smile on her face.
Meng Wanshu curled her lip: "Hmph! Doing the lowest of businesses! Just like a prostitute selling meat, having to smile and serve customers..."
She thought maliciously to herself, "What she's selling is meat...hehe!"
She wanted to cause trouble for Zhou Mingli, but worried that Zhang Chunxue might come at any time, so she hesitated for a long time and still didn't dare.
You should know that Meng Wanshu knew that the necklace Zhang Chunxue had torn off her neck was given to Zhou Mingli after they got back!
This is what Zhong Chengren told her personally!
Why should I?!
That's the necklace Zhong Chengren bought for her! It's her gold necklace!
But in the end, this little bitch got the benefit!
That bitch doesn't deserve it!
She and her short-lived, money-losing daughter deserve to starve and freeze for the rest of their lives!
Meng Wanshu grew angrier the more she thought about it, and her heart was itching to do something, but when she thought of Zhang Chunxue, she finally held back.
If she confronts Zhou Mingli, Zhong Chengren will side with her; but if she provokes Zhang Chunxue, Zhong Chengren will definitely scold her for looking for trouble.
Although Zhong Chengren usually listens to Meng Wanshu, when faced with such a situation, Meng Wanshu is in the wrong, and Zhong Chengren still has some temper.
Most importantly, Zhong Chengren has been winning money these past few days and has already saved over two hundred yuan! Zhong Chengren said he'd take her to the county tomorrow to buy a gold bracelet, so…
She endured it!
Zhang Chunxue, whom Zhou Mingli was concerned about, had already arrived in the county town when Zhou Mingli and the others set up their stall. She stopped her tricycle at the spot she had chosen the day before.
She added a piece of coal to the large stove, then opened the lid of the wooden pot and picked up a palm-leaf fan to fan herself.
In an instant, the rich aroma of braised pork broth filled the air.
A passerby immediately sniffed the air and couldn't help but look over.
"Hey! Auntie! What are you selling?" This person was clearly a foodie; her eyes lit up at the smell, and she kept swallowing.
Zhang Chunxue smiled and said, "Braised pork offal and braised dishes...would you like a bowl to try? I guarantee it'll be delicious!"
The man patted his pocket: "Want a ticket?"
"No tickets needed!"
"Give me a bowl!"
Zhang Chunxue immediately picked up the ceramic bowl that was soaking in water and filled it for him.
"Young man, you're the first person to patronize my stall, so I'll give you an extra piece of dried orchid!" Zhang Chunxue smiled and handed him the full bowl. "Thank you for coming!"
These words pleased the young man greatly: "Oh! Auntie, you're so generous!"
Zhang Chunxue covered the pot of braised pork with a large spoon, and stirred it in the pot, releasing an even richer aroma that spread around.
"Good heavens! What is this? It smells so good!"
"It seems to have come from that stall... what do they sell?"
"Looks like they sell braised food?"
Seeing that many people had been drawn to her, Zhang Chunxue immediately started calling out, "Braised dishes! Come and try some if you want! They're so delicious you'll want to swallow your tongue! Pig ears, pig belly, pig tail... edamame, lotus root slices, potato chips..."
"If you don't like it, you don't have to pay!"
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