This incident did not affect Cheng Yue and her family's mood at all. Not long after the villagers left, the family burst into laughter.
No one knows who started it, but they laughed for a long time before stopping. After a while, Cheng Yue asked in confusion, "Where are Shuanzi and Zhuzi? They're both the right age, why didn't they come?"
I was so busy watching the excitement that I forgot about these two people.
They told Zhao Xiangxiu about it when they returned from the village head's house. Although Zhao Xiangxiu was in the mountains, the village head must have informed her. Could it be that she didn't like it because she didn't come?
Chen An also said, "I didn't see them. Go ask Sister Xiangxiu. Those two are reliable kids."
Cheng Yue hummed in agreement and left. As soon as Zhao Xiangxiu saw Cheng Yue, she knew that Cheng Yue had come to ask her something.
Actually, when Cheng Yue told her about it, she was quite tempted. However, she felt that she and Cui Cui had already earned two incomes. If their two sons came, wouldn't they become a family and Cheng Yue would have to support them?
I was relieved when I saw that my two sons hadn't come up.
After Zhao Xiangxiu explained her idea, Cheng Yue said helplessly, "Sister-in-law Xiangxiu, you must have heard what we just said. We said we were taking on apprentices, but we were actually recruiting workers."
"To be honest with you, we want to assemble a carpentry team, and we want to choose people we trust. Have them come and try it out tomorrow; whether they can handle it or not is another matter!"
"Alright, if it works, I'll learn from you; if not, I'll come back!"
Zhao Xiangxiu agreed immediately, but Chen An still needed to decide whether it was suitable.
Moreover, Cheng Yue also said that she only selects those she trusts. If she is chosen, it will be a blessing for the child. As for the in-laws, let them say whatever they want!
Anyway, she was confident that her own child was absolutely worthy of her trust!
Cheng Yue smiled and chatted with Xiangxiu for a few more minutes before going home, mainly because Zhao Xiangxiu had given Zhao Shi a good scolding.
Zhao is no good, just like her mother-in-law. Who knows if she'll steal chickens and ducks? If she weren't busy watching the chickens and ducks, I would have already gone up and scolded her!
Cheng Yue returned home, went straight to her room to get a basket, and called to the two sisters:
"Now that the carpentry work is done, we need to hurry up and make some pastries. Xiaotong and Xiaoning, you two come with me to the river to pick some reed leaves."
Braised food and carpentry are minor matters; pastries are the most important, given the large quantity and complex steps involved.
It's getting late, so it's definitely not a good time to start making pastries now. Before it gets dark, I'll go pick some reed leaves and boil them. Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) are simple, so I can make them when I have some free time.
Chen Tong and Chen Ning nodded, picked up their small baskets, and followed Cheng Yue out the door. They didn't forget to turn back and say, "Dad! You can cook dinner. Your stir-fried loofah and eggs are the best!"
Chen An watched the backs of the mother and her two daughters, unsure whether to laugh or not, feeling as if he were being thoroughly manipulated!
For the next two days, Cheng Yue focused on making pastries. She didn't care about the pre-orders for now; the shop was about to open, and she needed to make the pastries she would need for the opening first.
You don't need too many varieties; just the same few items you initially made as free gifts will do.
Once the pre-orders are completed, she will properly manage the shop. Moreover, if you want to make money from pastries, you should focus on pre-orders.
The target customers for the gifts are the same people who receive them! Once the reputation of her pastries is established, she won't have to worry about making money!
Thinking of this, Cheng Yue became very motivated and her work sped up considerably.
Inspired by Cheng Yue, Chen Tong and Chen Ning became even more efficient in their work.
As for Chen An's carpentry business, Cheng Yue had no time to participate. By the time the pastry shop was finished, Chen An had already chosen a replacement.
During dinner, Chen An reported to Cheng Yue, "A total of five people were selected this time. In addition to Xiao Bai, Zhu Zi, Aunt Zhou's grandson Zhuang Zhuang, there is also Brother Tie Niu's Shi Tou and Da Mu's Da Tian."
Although A-Yue hasn't been able to take care of him these past two days, he has something he needs to tell her.
Cheng Yue didn't know how to choose people, and it was Chen An's own business to choose whomever he wanted, but who doesn't like it when everything is discussed and agreed upon? Cheng Yue appreciated Chen An's attitude.
He then asked the village head's family, Liu Chunlai's family, and Lanfen's sister-in-law's children, and Chen An only said that it was indeed inappropriate.
If he could, he would like to choose from these companies, since he knows them best, but there's nothing he can do now, is there?
With the candidates chosen, Chen An is just waiting to teach the children properly at home after the Dragon Boat Festival. However, he shouldn't expect to have an easy time for a while.
The next day was the opening day of the pastry shop, and the family got up early and went to the county town before dawn.
When the Lai brothers, Lai Xing and Lai Wang, saw Cheng Yue and the others arrive, their hearts pounded.
Every day they familiarize themselves with the prices and names of the pastries, both looking forward to the opening and fearing it, lest they fail and be sold again.
After spending the past two days with Chen Lin and his team, they felt like they weren't servants, but just ordinary young men.
Because they were so warm-hearted, no one treated them coldly because of their status as servants; instead, they showed them concern and care.
They've finally found such a great host, they absolutely can't let them down.
Thinking of this, the two brothers secretly cheered themselves up.
Cheng Yue keenly sensed the tension between the two and comforted them:
"Don't be nervous. It's okay if you don't do well at first. Watch how I do it these next couple of days. Besides, the more nervous you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes. Remember to stay calm."
The two brothers took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "Yes, Madam!"
The lady said it's okay if they don't do well, so she probably won't sell them off easily, right?
After exchanging a few words, Cheng Yue placed the pastries one by one on the shelf, with small wooden signs next to the shelf indicating the names of the pastries.
Only then did Cheng Yue realize that something was missing: the price should have been added to the small wooden sign!
This way, the price is clear at a glance, customers know exactly what it's about, and they don't have to keep asking.
She doesn't like asking about prices; she'd rather not buy things that don't have a price tag.
With this in mind, Cheng Yue then told Chen An to set off firecrackers to signal the start of the business!
Liang Hongyu, carrying two bottles of wine, was the first to arrive and offer her congratulations. "Congratulations! Grand opening! Cheng Yue, I'll buy some mung bean cakes to have!"
The mung bean cakes are cheap and refreshing in the hot summer. The main reason is that Cheng Yue's mung bean cakes are so soft and chewy, they are really delicious!
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Okay! I'll give you an extra pound today."
I haven't repaid the favor of helping her buy people yet, this is perfect.
"Hey! It really is Second Sister-in-law! Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law! You've struck it rich!"
Liang Hongyu was about to speak when she was interrupted. She turned around with great dissatisfaction, thinking that the voice was really awkward!
She had a gruff voice, but she insisted on speaking in a high-pitched voice. Even without seeing her face, she thought it was extremely pretentious!
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