Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Developing Another
"Jiang Xi, our platter is very popular." Xie Xiaoju looked excited. Even though it was not her first day in business, she was still enthusiastic and motivated.
Jiang Xi smiled and said, "Well, our zaolu is delicious, reasonably priced, and it meets everyone's purchasing needs. It's hard to imagine it not selling well."
Jiang Xi said this without any modesty, but Xie Xiaoju felt that what Jiang Xi said was very right.
"Are you selling platters now? This format is quite interesting. You guys are so smart." A lively female voice sounded.
Jiang Xi took one look and immediately laughed. She remembered this girl. She had come to the stall on the first day they set up the stall.
This girl is Qian Lili.
Xie Xiaoju greeted him warmly, "Hello, comrade. I remember you said last time that lotus root is a big portion. Now we have vegetarian and meat platters. You can buy what you like. You don't have to worry about not being able to finish it."
Qian Lili looked curiously at the paper hanging on the stall. It had the name and price of the braised dishes written on it. "Then I'll have a braised dish with both meat and vegetables."
Qian Lili thought for a moment and added, "Give me two more, so I can bring two for my friends."
Xie Xiaoju agreed and handed the packed platter of braised dishes to Qian Lili.
Qian Lili opened it, took a look, and laughed, "These are all my favorites. You guys made them really well."
A customer who was enthusiastic about business and had a sweet mouth, Xie Xiaoju's attitude towards Qian Lili improved: "This was all Jiang Xi's idea. She is really good at business."
Qian Lili looked at Jiang Xi and said, "You guys are amazing! You're good-looking, smart, and good at business. I wish I had friends like you."
Xie Xiaoju felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. Ever since she started her business, she had always been the one saying nice things to customers, but she never expected that the people buying things would praise her in return.
"No, no, I'm not that great either. It's mainly Jiang Xi who's great. I just work for her." Xie Xiaoju looked humble but her hands didn't stop moving. She glanced at Jiang Xi and seeing that she had no objection, she picked up a few chicken feet and was about to give them to Qian Lili.
These chicken feet were specially taken out for customers to taste. Xie Xiaoju didn't know why, but she always felt that Qian Lili was so nice that it would be unreasonable not to give her something.
While Qian Lili and Xie Xiaoju were talking, Jiang Xi had been observing Qian Lili. This girl had a smiling face, was very friendly, bold and good at talking. She could flatter people with just a few words. Even Xie Xiaoju couldn't resist it. She even offered food to them.
This kind of personality is very popular, Jiang Xi had a vague idea in his mind.
Jiang Xi became interested and joined the conversation: "Last time I saw you coming with a few friends, why are you here alone today?"
Qian Lili chuckled: "They have good grades and are all in class. I'm tired of sitting in the classroom, so I came out to relax."
Jiang Xi... So Qian Lili skipped class today. I have to say that this girl is really brave, and she looks like she has never suffered. Others are already rushing to go to school, but she is still skipping class.
Jiang Xi looked at the simmered food Qian Lili was carrying and asked, "Are you buying so many servings of simmered food to bring back for your friends?"
Qian Lili replied: "Yes, I have a lot of friends and they often treat me to food, so I will treat them to food as well. However, most of the time they don't eat for free and usually pay me."
Jiang Xi nodded and then sighed, "It seems that your friends like you very much."
Qian Lili smiled widely and said with some pride, "Yes, I really like making friends and I know a lot of people. Although I'm a sophomore this year, I know a lot of seniors who are in their third year. I'm also the king of the kids in our compound. I know all the neighbors in the building where I live!"
Qian Lili was very proud of her communication skills and knew everyone she knew like the back of her hand. Suddenly realizing something, she covered her mouth and said, "I'm sorry, I just love to talk. When I meet someone I get along with, I talk non-stop. Don't mind me, I hope I'm not interrupting your business."
Although Qian Lili likes to talk, she also has some sense of propriety, so it's really hard to dislike her.
Jiang Xi shook his head: "How could that be? You're very interesting to talk to, and I'm glad to meet you."
Qian Lili immediately cheered up: "I like you too. Can we be good friends? I've never made friends with a businessman before. You know so much. It must be fun to be friends with you."
Jiang Xi smiled and nodded: "Sure, you can come see me when you have time in the future."
Xie Xiaoju didn't know why things turned out like this. Qian Lili was a gentle and amiable customer in the last second, and became the one who was trying to steal her girl in the next second. She had not forgotten that Zhao Xiaofen also wanted to be friends with Jiang Xi.
Xie Xiaoju was a little angry. No matter what, she was Jiang Xi's best friend.
Qian Lili received a positive answer, and her face was as bright as a flower. She was not aware of Xie Xiaoju's mood at all, and continued to say happily, "That's really great. My class today was not in vain. I am so lucky to have friends like you who are so beautiful and smart."
Qian Lili's enthusiasm was so contagious that even Xie Xiaoju, who had been angry just now, was no longer angry.
Jiang Xi also laughed. Although he had only met Qian Lili twice, Jiang Xi felt that Qian Lili had great potential to be a salesperson. This girl was really likable.
Jiang Xi asked, "What do you usually do when you are not in school?"
Qian Lili opened up: "My academic performance is not very good. I just mess around in school. When I'm not in school, I like to go out and play."
Jiang Xi knew that today was a weekday and also the day when students went to school, but Qian Lili was still hanging around the entrance of the cinema, which was enough to show that she must be a poor student and was very playful.
Qian Lili frowned. "My parents always tell me I won't be able to find a job after graduation, but there's nothing I can do. I read books, but the books don't know me, and I don't know the books either. I think I've worked very hard, but for some reason, I get sleepy as soon as I start reading. I guess I wasn't born to be a student."
Xie Xiaoju felt the same way: "I feel sleepy as soon as I start studying. My grades are always at the bottom. My homeroom teacher often calls me in for lectures and says that if I don't study hard, I won't even have food to eat in the future."
Qian Lili looked as if she felt the same way. The two poor students looked at each other and understood each other's feelings without saying a word.
Qian Lili realized she had someone like her, and her desire to talk became even stronger: "I'm already a sophomore in high school this year, and next year I'll be a junior. I don't know what to do after I graduate."
Xie Xiaoju looked at Qian Lili sympathetically. "We can only take it one step at a time. I used to be like you, worried about not being able to find a job after graduation. But now it's all good. Jiang Xi and I are doing business together, so we don't have to worry about making a living anymore. We can buy whatever we want. I even used the money I earned to buy two big meat patties yesterday. Hehe, I'm full of energy every day now."
Qian Lili looked envious: "That's great, I also want to find a job, preferably one that can make money." Although Qian Lili's family is well-off, it is not to the point where she can squander money at will. Besides, there is more than one child in the family. Her eldest brother is about to get married, and her second brother is not young anymore. There are many places to spend money at home.
Jiang Xi observed Qian Lili's expression and said, "Would you like to help me sell the braised pork?"
Qian Lili was stunned, and so was Xie Xiaoju. What was going on? Was she not enough for Jiang Xi? Or was she not performing well? Was Jiang Xi going to replace her?
Amidst Qian Lili's surprise and Xie Xiaoju's fear, Jiang Xi spoke calmly, "It's like this. I'm currently looking for some salespeople to promote my braised pork. I don't need you to set up a stall, I just need you to help me sell the braised pork. I'll deliver the pork according to the order, and I'll give you a ten-cent commission for every portion you sell."
Xie Xiaoju then realized what Jiang Xi was trying to do. Jiang Xi had found a few other people to help promote the braised pork. Xie Xiaoju also knew this. After she came to her senses, she cooperated and said, "My braised pork tastes really good. Look, we've been setting up a stall here for a few days and we have a lot of returning customers. We don't have to worry about sales at all."
Qian Lili was still a little hesitant. She had never done this before and didn't know if she could do it. She was usually eloquent, but now she was silent, which was unusual for her.
Not directly refusing means there is a chance. Anyway, this kind of cooperation does not require too much for Qian Lili, and it is even more so for Jiang Xi. Selling one unit means earning one unit of money. Even if it is just a commission, Jiang Xi will still make money, not to mention other invisible gains.
Jiang Xi continued to persuade him, "You can try it first. It doesn't cost anything anyway. Just introduce my braised pork to your friends. If someone orders it, you can write it down. I'll give you 10 cents for each sale."
Qian Lili's mind worked very quickly. She understood what Jiang Xi said. This was a business with no capital, and it was very suitable for her. She didn't have much capital but she knew a lot of people and was not afraid of communicating with strangers. In Qian Lili's view, it was just a matter of saying a few more words and it was not a big deal.
Qian Lili couldn't help but consider the feasibility of this matter. Although she seemed to be hanging out outside and having fun every day, she was actually still full of worries about finding a job after graduation.
Qian Lili didn't have family arrangements like many of her classmates. Given her grades, she definitely wouldn't be able to get into university, and she didn't know what to do after graduation.
Qian Lili doesn't want to miss this opportunity now. She might as well give it a try. There's nothing to lose by trying.
Qian Lili considered it for a while and nodded quickly: "Then I'll try it first. Can I write the order and send it to you?"
Jiang Xi: "Sure, remember that if someone else has reserved something, you can come pick it up, or we can deliver it to you."
Qian Lili said: "Then I'll try!"
She was a man of action. After making an appointment with Jiang Xi, she hurriedly left with a few portions of braised pork, saying as she walked, "I'm going back first. Wait for my good news!"
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