Chapter 119 Getting Rich
The next day, the men of the Rong family did not follow them into the city, but went about their own business.
Lu Yao, Ye Jiayue, Lan Xin, Rong Bingwu, Mo Zhu and a group of five people went to Xikang County with the prepared things.
Before the carriage arrived at the destination, he saw a group of people gathered in front of his shop from a distance.
At first, Rong Bingwu was a little worried that someone was causing trouble, but when he looked carefully, he found that they were waiting for them to open the door.
The carriage did not stop at the door of the shop, but went around into the alley behind it.
The group entered the yard from the back door and moved all the things to the "workbench" in the front. Only then did Mo Zhu open the door.
Immediately afterwards, the windows on both sides were opened one by one, and everyone made preparations swiftly. The people waiting here also lined up consciously.
Because the items in the store are fresh, taste good, and are not expensive, Rong Ji became known to many people in Xikang County within just one day.
In order to taste the legendary delicacy as soon as possible, many people wait here early in the morning.
Seeing that more and more people were coming, in order to avoid conflicts and frictions, someone suggested that they line up in the order of first come, first served, as the shop owner said yesterday. Naturally, the others had no objection.
then,
As soon as Lu Yao and her friends opened the shop, they saw two lines of people waiting in an orderly manner.
"You guys finally opened the door! My legs are numb from standing so long."
"Why are there still so few of you today? Luckily I came early, otherwise the flowers would have been cold by the time I got to the back of the line."
"Are there any dipping sauces today? Wow, that stuff is much better than dogwood. Our whole family loves it."
"I didn't buy it yesterday, but my wife heard about it from somewhere and kept talking about it all day. Now, she asked me to come early this morning."
"I brought a bowl here specially today. I'm going to take some of this sweet and cool ice jelly back for my children and my wife to try."
“…”
Lu Yao and the others listened to the guests' idle chatter while working swiftly on the tasks at hand.
With yesterday's experience, everyone cooperated more tacitly today and got things done more smoothly, so the customers who had been waiting for a long time didn't have to wait any longer.
Due to everyone's strong request yesterday, they prepared more of each item today, but even so, they were all sold out after an hour.
"I say you can't do business this way."
"That's right. People are in the shop every day. You can't just sell as much as you make."
"Can't you prepare more?"
“…”
Customers who hadn't bought anything yet were complaining one after another.
Lu Yao and the others listened, nodded with a smile, but didn't really hear it.
Customers will naturally choose what is most convenient for them, but they also have to consider many issues such as cost and loss.
Whether it is braised food or ice jelly, these cannot be kept for a long time. It is better to not sell enough every day than not sell all of them.
Moreover,
Hunger marketing is applicable anytime and anywhere.
When they were planning before, they thought of many possible situations and made detailed plans on how to deal with and solve each situation. Now it is the best situation.
After appeasing the customers who hadn't bought anything due to arriving late, Lu Yao and the others began to clean up and wash the bowls and spoons.
Yesterday, everyone ate in the lobby for ice jelly. After hearing that they could take it home, many people brought containers with them today, and very few people actually stayed in the lobby to eat.
Therefore, there are not many bowls and spoons to wash.
After finishing all the work and checking the doors and windows to make sure they were all closed, the group went to the market to get the materials they needed.
Yesterday, they had already contacted the shop owners of various stores and asked them to reserve the required types and quantities in advance. Now, when they go there, they only need to pick up the goods and pay.
After getting everything they needed, the group did not linger but took a carriage and went straight back to Fushan Village.
The amount prepared today was larger than yesterday, but with yesterday's foundation, their movements were more skilled, and they had also reserved the necessary items with the shop owner in advance, so they got home half an hour earlier than yesterday.
At this time, the sun was already very bright, but not so bright that there was no one around.
Seeing their carriage, many people looked at them with curiosity, envy, or gossip.
Most people in the village have seen the Rong family coming in and out in the past two days, and have guessed what they might be doing, but the details are still unclear.
It’s not that no one tried to get close to them and ask about the situation, but that family was just counting clams, and no matter whether they were adults or children, no one could get any information out of them. But the more they tried, the more curious everyone became.
especially,
These days, the fragrance coming from the direction of Rong's house is getting stronger day by day.
Several families living nearby were severely affected.
They could smell the rich fragrance every afternoon and morning, which made the children at home cry with greed. They wanted to go to their house to find them, but they also knew that it would be unreasonable to go to them for such a thing, so they could only promise to give the children some benefits.
At first, this trick worked, but as the aroma became stronger and more frequent, the promises became cheap.
Moreover, they have to promise this and that whenever the child cries. Their wallets are limited and they can't afford to do this every day.
Logically speaking, the smell would be very faint across several courtyards, and most people would not be able to smell anything at all. However, due to the current scarcity of supplies and simple cooking methods, a fragrance that has never been felt before suddenly emanated, and even if only a tiny bit remained, it would make people salivate.
Fortunately, they were the last two families at the end of the village, otherwise the whole village would have to endure the torment of this smell.
However, precisely because they don't understand, they are even more curious.
When Lu Yao and the others entered the village, walked past the original villagers at the entrance, and entered the "territory" of the exiles, they found that there were many more people outside today than before.
Maybe it’s because they came back early today?
only,
Unlike the previous greetings where people would just nod and say hello, these people today were very enthusiastic.
Mo Zhu thought of the attitude of these people when he first arrived in this village and felt a little resistant, but since they were asking about Rong's second uncle, he slowed down and remained silent.
Rong Bingwu was a grown man who didn't like gossiping, nor did he like being questioned by people he had only a passing relationship with. After hearing what they said, he perfunctorily said, "Your Majesty is wise. He has redressed the injustice done to our Rong family. As a family, we must first find a way to make a living."
As for what method, he casually said, "The food made by the women in my family is quite edible."
When everyone heard him say this, they were instantly choked.
The greedy kid is rolling on the ground. How can you say this is edible?
It’s not that they don’t know how to read people’s expressions, but the desire to make money overcomes their self-esteem, and they continue to get close to people shamelessly.
Rong Bingwu felt amused in his heart but did not show it on his face. Although these people were annoying, he also understood that they were all forced by life. Think about his past wealth and glory, and now poverty. Didn't it take him a long time to adjust?
Fortunately, they had the help of their younger sister, their wife's family, and their in-laws, so even if they were exiled, they still had money.
Feeling the same pain, he finally gave a piece of advice: "If you want to do any business, it is best to go to the county town first to find out clearly." Otherwise, you may lose money instead of making money.
Of course, he didn't say the last sentence.
Although this is for their own good, those people may not be happy to hear it. If he said so, those people would not be grateful, but would think that he was jealous of others and was sarcastic.
Because Mo Zhu did not stop the carriage, even if it slowed down, those people followed the carriage. They did not talk for long, because the three little guys had been waiting in front and were running towards them quickly.
"You three, slow down!" Rong Bingwu jumped off the carriage happily, walked forward a few steps quickly, and caught the three little guys who were running over.
"Go slower next time and don't fall," he said.
Huai, Bai, Yun, Hao, Xin and Yue, the three little guys nodded in unison.
They believed they would not fall, but they also knew that their grandfather/second uncle was doing this for their own good.
Lu Yao and the others did not get off the carriage, but waited until it finally stopped at the door before getting off.
She could probably guess what the villagers were thinking. Although she didn't have a very good impression of some of them, she could also feel the kindness of many people.
Everyone is having a hard time. If conditions permit, she would not hesitate to lend a hand, but now is not the time.
When they got home, it was not yet noon and they were not in a hurry to cook. Rong Bingwu took out the silver and money he had received that day, and the family closed the door and began to count the money.
Lu Yao took out a small notebook made of rice paper to record the daily income and expenditure. In the past two days, about one hundred bowls of ice jelly were sold every day, which added up to one or two taels of silver. After deducting the cost, she made five hundred coins. Although it was not a lot, it was definitely not a small amount. At least, many people may not be able to earn this amount even if they work hard for a month.
As for braised food, the cost of pig offal is very low, a piece of pig offal costs only ten cents. They bought three pieces in total yesterday, plus two pig heads and pig tails, and the total cost was less than three hundred cents. They sold them for three taels of silver. After deducting the cost, they made almost two taels of silver, and that was yesterday.
Yesterday I asked the butcher for an extra pig's head and a pair of offal. Today I spent a total of four taels of silver. After adding the cost, it was close to three taels of silver.
With this calculation, they will be able to recover their initial investment quickly, and the rest will be profit.
“It would be great if business could be this good every day.”
Rong Ziyu held her chin up and couldn't help but enjoy it.
"Everyone's excitement hasn't worn off yet, so it can still last for a few days. After a while, I'm afraid it will fall back," Lu Yao analyzed.
Rong Ziyu immediately changed her tone: "I hope everyone's excitement doesn't wear off."
Lu Yao curled her lips. Once their reputation spreads, their daily business won't be too bad...right?
After counting the silver, Rong Ziyu held the small wooden box containing copper coins and silver in his arms, looking intoxicated.
Lu Yao chuckled and decided to continue working hard to make money. Seeing how much she loved her child, her previous life must have been too difficult.
Rong Ziyu didn't expect that her money-grubber nature would be exposed so soon.
She was very dissatisfied: She was just happy because business was good, how could she be considered obsessed with money?
After the inventory was completed, Lu Yao and others decided to entrust the important task of keeping the box to sisters-in-law Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao.
"No, no, no!"
Liu Manyun and Qin Tianxiao refused repeatedly. This was the children's business. Why should an old lady like them care so much?
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