The family started working as soon as they arrived at the shop. Even Chen An was busy. A high stool was placed by the window for Chen An to sit on.
Cheng Yue had already discussed the pricing of the braised food with the whole family, planning for Chen An and Chen Lin to weigh it, while Chen Tong and Chen Ning would be in charge of calculating the bill and collecting the money.
However, the two sisters were afraid they wouldn't do a good job, so they insisted on pushing Cheng Yue to do it herself. If it were a noodle stall, the accounting would be simple, but this was a shop, and they had no idea what to do.
Cheng Yue thought that the two children were under ten years old, and it was normal for them to be timid, so she didn't force them. She just let them watch from the side and help out.
It was still early, so Cheng Yue went to the kitchen in the backyard alone. Just as she poured the braising liquid into the pot, Chen Lin shouted in her direction.
"Mom, that uncle has brought chickens and ducks!"
"Okay, I'm coming out now!" Cheng Yue wiped her hands and walked out, wondering what kind of uncle Chen Lin had mentioned.
"Girl! It really is you! I almost didn't recognize you when I saw these three dolls."
Cheng Yue walked into the lobby and looked up. It really was a familiar face. Wasn't this the dark-faced man she had bought chicken and duck from twice?
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "What a coincidence! Why are you the one delivering the goods?"
“There are two regular customers in the county town who need my chickens and ducks. I deliver them to both of them, so it’s a good idea to deliver them together! After delivering them early in the morning, I can go back to town and set up a stall.”
The dark-faced man smiled and explained, then sincerely congratulated her: "Young ladies, you are truly capable! I wish you a prosperous and thriving business!"
He still remembered the first time Cheng Yue and the others bought chickens and ducks. It hadn't been long, and they were already doing business in the county town.
The villagers only said they were big customers, he really didn't expect it to be Cheng Yue's family. He was shocked when he entered the door. How much ability do they have?
It's always a joy to receive blessings, and the whole family beamed with happiness.
Cheng Yue smiled, her eyes crinkling, "We also wish you great fortune!"
"Haha, let's make a fortune together! Check the goods, and if there are no problems, I'll be leaving now so as not to delay your business."
The dark-faced man laughed heartily and then carried in chickens and ducks, along with a basket of chicken and duck feathers that had been pressed down by the stone slab.
After Cheng Yue finished checking the goods and gave him the money, he strode away. The first delivery was to Cheng Yue, and there were two more to be delivered to.
Cheng Yue called her three children to take the chickens and ducks to the kitchen and began to prepare them; the ones they were going to cook were for sale the next day.
The braised food for today has been prepared in advance and is stored in the kitchen. We just need to take it out and put it on the table when it's time to sell it; it will look just like it's fresh out of the pot.
After the ingredients were broken down, Cheng Yue began the braising process. As the water boiled, the aroma wafted out.
Because the shop was located at a crossroads and the kitchen in the backyard was close to the street, the distinctive aroma of spices soon spread to half the street.
"Oh my god, what's that smell? It smells so good!" The owner of the liquor store next door ran to the door and sniffed.
"I've never smelled this before. Is it from that new shop next door?"
"It definitely is! Look, the gate is open and the red ribbons are hung up!"
Those little beggars were shouting that they'd open at noon today! And they said there was a 20% discount! I have to go grab it in a bit! The smell is too tempting!
The proprietress stared intently at Cheng's Braised Food shop while swallowing hard, thinking that she would rush over as soon as the time came!
The men and women passing by stopped and looked around, finally fixing their gaze on the newly opened shop in front of them.
This is the shop!
These past few days, every time they go out, they hear shouts announcing the grand opening of Cheng Ji Braised Food Shop with a 20% discount. They've heard it so many times they're practically calloused; they can't forget it even if they wanted to.
And with this aroma, it's simply too tempting. They'll have to see what kind of braised food they're selling to smell so good.
"Quick, this is it!" Ji San led the way, followed by two servants carrying a plaque with red silk hanging on it.
Cheng Yue had just finished braising the chicken, duck, and pork when she heard Ji San's voice in the main hall. No wonder she hadn't seen him this morning; he had gone to carry the plaque.
Not only the plaques, but also the couplets and red silk cloths were all taken over by Madam Chen. She really became someone who only cared about making braised food.
With the arrival of Ji San, apart from Cheng Yue and the slightly calmer Chen An, all three children were a little nervous.
They're about to open, and they're always worried they're not ready.
Especially when you see pedestrians looking this way through the window, you feel even more unsure of what to do with your hands and feet.
If so many people rush up, what if they are slow to act? Wouldn't that be a poor reception?
If Cheng Yue knew what they were thinking, she would probably say to them: "They're quite confident and not worried about business at all."
Cheng Yue and Ji San went to put up the couplets together, and then watched as the plaque was hung up.
Chen An then provided psychological support to the three children.
Having prepared for the opening, Ji San bowed and said, "Madam Cheng, the lady is still recuperating, and the master also has important matters to attend to, so he really can't come today. He said he would come to support you later."
This is a congratulatory gift prepared by the master and mistress. Wishing you great success in your business opening and abundant wealth!
"It's alright, please thank Master Chen and Madam Chen for me."
Cheng Yue looked at the several large boxes of congratulatory gifts on the table and felt very grateful. They had already helped her a lot in opening the shop, so it didn't matter whether they came or not.
Even if they come, I probably won't have time to entertain them.
"Okay, Madam Cheng, you go ahead with your work, I'll be going now."
As soon as Ji San left, Cheng Yue went to the kitchen, sorted the braised dishes into different categories, placed them on trays, and carried them to the window.
A handful of bamboo skewers and some braised food already cut into small pieces were also provided for tasting.
When the time came, Cheng Yue unfurled the silk cloth and lit the firecrackers, marking the official opening of the business.
As soon as the firecrackers went off, the three children, seeing the crowd approaching them, were no longer so nervous.
The owner of the liquor store was the first to rush over, "Boss, how much are your braised dishes? Hey? Why are they all just scraps and offal?"
She ran so fast because she was lured by the aroma, but when she saw several plates of this stuff, she immediately frowned.
It takes skill to prepare this stuff; if you don't do it right, it will taste weird.
Looking at Cheng Yue and her husband, they are so young, and they have three small children. Could it be that they are just attracted by the smell and are being deceived?
The people in line behind them craned their necks to look ahead, and some murmurs arose in their minds.
Yeah, why is it all this stuff? It smells really good, but I wonder if it tastes good?
Chen Lin and the other two were immediately flustered, but Cheng Yue said with a faint smile, "Everyone, here are bamboo skewers and various kinds of braised food. You can try them first, and if you like the taste, then you can buy them."
"We can even offer samples! I won't be polite then." Try before you buy, that's great!
The proprietress's eyes lit up. She picked up a piece of duck gizzard with a bamboo skewer, and her eyes widened even more. "My goodness, this is so flavorful! It's delicious! Proprietress, how much is it?"
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