Because they were frightened, the Chen sisters, Chen Tong and Chen Ning, were listless the whole way. The oxcart moved slowly and swayed along. As soon as they arrived in town, the two sisters fell asleep.
Cheng Yue carried one in each arm, and by the time they got home it was already evening, and her arms were sore.
After having a light dinner, Cheng Yue told the children to go to bed, and she and Chen An also went to bed early.
Next, I'll be busy with the shop, which is much more tiring than setting up a stall. I need to get plenty of rest.
The next day, after the family had breakfast, Cheng Yue took Chen Lin directly to the county town.
I'm going to talk to the craftsmen about the shop renovation today, so I didn't let the two sisters come with me.
When the mother and son arrived at the shop, the same servant from yesterday and seven or eight craftsmen were already waiting for them.
Cheng Yue didn't delay and immediately shared her ideas. The craftsmen, all highly skilled and experienced, understood her immediately.
The group discussed the specific methods and calculated the dimensions, saying that they could start construction in three days.
The timing for starting construction is crucial; it's all chosen in advance, and three days from now is the most suitable time.
Cheng Yue didn't understand this aspect and had never paid attention to it, but considering that she herself could time travel, the word "superstition" itself was a false proposition.
It's best not to break any taboos.
After saying this, the craftsmen left first, saying they would take advantage of the few days they had to buy the necessary materials.
As soon as the person left, the servant stepped forward and said, "Madam Cheng, the lady said that everything should be done in accordance with the contract, and she will only accept a share of the braised food."
They won't interfere if you want to do other businesses; they'll let you do whatever you want.
If you feel bad about it, whatever new and interesting food you make, just let your wife try it.
Cheng Yue had already guessed that Madam Chen would say such a thing when she asked this question yesterday. However, since Madam Chen was running two businesses in one shop, it would be inappropriate not to express her opinion.
However, the contract has already been signed, and this matter wasn't discussed beforehand, so we can only wait until the business gets going.
Right now, the priority is the braised food. As for desserts, it's just a plan for now, and whether it can be made is still unknown.
Even if she manages to do it, it will take several months. She doesn't have that much time and energy to do two things at once.
That's always been her approach: she focuses on doing one thing well and training the right people before moving on to the next.
Trying to do everything will only result in doing nothing well.
After speaking with the servant, Cheng Yue left with Chen Lin. She didn't need to come over for the next few days, so she could take the opportunity to sort out the supply matters.
Making braised food involves only a few ingredients; we can't supply chicken, duck, or pork ourselves for the time being, so we have to find suppliers.
As Cheng Yue Wu mentioned last time, there were indeed people who specialized in breeding at that time, but the scale was small and they mostly supplied only to wealthy households.
Even the better-off farmers can only afford to raise two pigs and a dozen or so chickens and ducks.
After all, raising chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep all require costs. People can't even get enough to eat, let alone livestock.
Therefore, the safest approach is to start your own breeding business. After all, if the supply of goods is unstable and the supply volume is insufficient, the business cannot be expanded.
However, there's only one shop for now, so sales won't be too high. We can raise chickens and ducks gradually.
When it came to finding a supplier, Cheng Yue had no choice but to ask her own mother.
Having been in the pork business for over twenty years, Mr. Wu knew exactly where to source his pork.
As soon as Cheng Yue mentioned this, Madam Wu patted her chest and assured her, "You've come to the right place to ask your mother for this. I'll definitely get it done for you!"
Then she said with concern, "You should just rest. I've noticed you've lost weight these past few days. Don't worry about this."
Ms. Wu fully supports her daughter's business venture, but she has neither money nor manpower and cannot offer much help, which makes her feel guilty for two days.
Now that my daughter has come to my door asking for help, I'm so happy. Even if I can't be of great help, it's good to be able to help in a little way.
Cheng Yue was touched. Wu Shi didn't complain about how hard it was to sell pork all day; instead, she only cared about whether she was tired.
“Mother, this is my own responsibility. How could I slack off and push all the work onto you? What kind of behavior would that be?”
Besides, I'm not doing anything else these two days, just getting this done, so I won't get tired or anything.
Besides, I can't just leave the oxcart unused and make you run back and forth on your own two legs. If you get really tired, how can I be in the mood to do business?
Madam Wu scolded, "Just like your father, all you do is talk big!"
Mr. Cheng, who was affected, was unhappy. "I've been doing real work, not just talking big. Have you ever managed to sell pork all these years?"
Mrs. Wu pouted, "I'm not going to argue with you about this anymore. You can sell the rest of the meat yourself. I'll take my daughter to see the chickens and ducks in a bit!"
Mr. Cheng was helpless again. When he couldn't win an argument, he would change the subject instead of coming up with a different tactic.
Watching the two bicker, Cheng Yue found it amusing. Wu Shi, feeling embarrassed by her daughter and grandson's gaze, exclaimed that she was about to leave.
Cheng Yue was starving because she hadn't eaten lunch yet. With her parents both around, she decided to go get something good to eat.
Her father has to watch the shop and can't leave, so sending one over is the same.
There was a small eatery across from the pork shop, but Wu refused to go because she was afraid of spending money. Cheng Yue and Chen Lin practically dragged her inside.
After ordering four dishes, Cheng Yue first asked the waiter to send one to her father before she prepared to eat.
The fact that nearly a hundred coins were spent at once made Wu pinch her thigh in distress.
Just as she was about to speak, she remembered that they were in a restaurant, and the place was full of people. Wu could only scold in a low voice, "You girl, you spend money so recklessly. How could you come into a place like this? This money could buy so many pounds of pork!"
I just ate breakfast, and I have to eat again when I get home in the evening, so I'm starving by lunchtime.
Besides, they carried two vegetable pancakes with them when they went out, so they could just eat them whenever they were hungry. That's how they've been doing it for years.
Cheng Yue nudged Wu's arm and laughed, "Your daughter isn't short of money. It's only right to spend money on her parents. Why worry about this? Besides, even if you and Dad don't eat, Xiao Lin and I still need to eat!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wu felt a lump in her throat and said with heartache and reproach, "Your father and I are old, it doesn't matter what we eat, you have a long life ahead of you, you should save more for yourselves."
You can make money now, but who knows what will happen in the future? When you really need money, you'll be in trouble if you can't come up with it.
In a few years, Xiaolin will be getting married, and Xiaotong and Xiaoning will also be getting married. Money will be needed for everything. Listen to your mother, don't spend it recklessly from now on.
Listening to Wu's nagging, Cheng Yue felt her vision blurring. "Mother, the child is important, but you are equally important. I know what I'm doing, so please eat in peace."
Chen Lin chuckled and said, "Grandma, don't worry. When I grow up, I'll earn money and take care of my parents and sister. When I earn money, I'll buy cloth to make you a big floral jacket!"
Mrs. Wu turned her back and wiped her eyes with her sleeve, saying with emotion, "Good, Xiao Lin is a good child. Grandma is waiting for your big flowered jacket!"
Cheng Yue patted her son's head, feeling very gratified.
After leaving that home, this child not only became more and more intelligent, but also became much more eloquent, even better at sweet-talking than her.
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