Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Let's go have dinner together!"
The cat and dog sniffed and nodded emphatically, "Yes, Madam!"
They will have families now, even if they are just servants, but they will never go hungry or cold again. Fortunately, they made a wise decision!
During breakfast, Cheng Yue told Chen An, Chen Tong, and Chen Ning about it. They all had no objections and welcomed the new member.
Chen An, in particular, knew Cheng Yue's plans and knew there would be many opportunities to use her manpower in the future!
They're not strangers to cats and dogs; they know a little about them and feel at ease using their services.
After the meal, Cheng Yue took the cat and dog to the county town.
Chen An wanted to clear land in the morning while it wasn't too hot, and he also had to teach the children woodworking in the afternoon, so he didn't go with them.
Chen Tong and Chen Ning went up the mountain to collect medicinal herbs as usual.
Cheng Yue went straight to the braised food shop. Chen Lin and the others were making braised food. As soon as they looked up, they saw Cheng Yue come in and quickly went up to her and called out, "Mom, did A Mao and A Gou tell you?"
That person was a big customer from the prefectural city, and they wanted a large quantity. We thought it was inconvenient because of the distance, so we mentioned the spice packet. You don't blame us, do you?
Not only was Chen Lin uncertain, but Zhao Changyong and Zhang Shaowen were also a little uneasy. Although they themselves used seasoning packets, they were not sure if they could sell them. They only remembered that Cheng Yue had mentioned it before.
Cheng Yue said happily, "Why should I blame you! I've been thinking about promoting the spice packets lately! You did the right thing!"
I've said before that you should consider and make your own decisions, there's no need to be so anxious. You did the right thing this time!
Hearing Cheng Yue say this, Chen Lin and the others smiled. "That's good! Mother, now that you're here, let's discuss the specifics with him!"
That man's surname is Xia; he's the manager of Tongchunlou Restaurant in the prefectural city. He's currently staying at the inn across the street from us. Shall we go and call him in a bit?"
They had already explained things to Manager Xia yesterday, that the matter of the spice packet could only be decided upon Cheng Yue's arrival, so Manager Xia didn't leave and checked into the inn directly, saying that he should just call Cheng Yue when he arrived.
Cheng Yue nodded, "Okay, go call them. I'll prepare some tea."
The cats and dogs opened their mouths and then closed them again. This kind of errand-running should have been done by them, but considering that the person had come from the prefectural city to discuss business, they had no choice but to give up if they went rashly and said the wrong thing.
Zhang Shaowen washed and dried his hands, then said, "I'll go!"
He then quickly went out the door.
Chen Lin was puzzled to see the cat and dog following behind Cheng Yue. Why were they so obedient?
Cheng Yue knew what Chen Lin was thinking, so she briefly recounted what had happened that morning.
Chen Lin was stunned. The cat and dog were just helping him go home to deliver a message, how could they have sold him out? He didn't know whether to say that the two were smart or stupid.
The cat and dog, with their keen sense of propriety, bowed and said, "Young Master!"
Chen Lin shuddered, "I used to call him Brother Lin, I'm not used to this sudden change..."
But there's nothing you can do if you're not used to it. It's like Lai Xing and Lai Wang; he's told them many times not to call him "Young Master," but they just won't listen and keep calling him that.
He was just a peasant from the village, and he felt he couldn't bear being called that.
But Mother also said that it's just a title. After all, there's a difference in status. Whether to treat them as servants or family members is up to you.
"Cat and Dog, you two go home and pack your things first. Come over here in a bit. Cat, bring your sister over too."
Cheng Yue got up to prepare tea and gave a brief instruction.
Ah Mao and Ah Gou weren't blood brothers, but they begged for food together for two years without ever being apart. Their relationship was closer than that of blood brothers. Ah Mao was like a younger sister, while Ah Gou had no relatives left.
The two nodded and went out excitedly.
Because they lived nearby, Zhang Shaowen soon invited Manager Xia over.
Cheng Yue was slightly surprised to see the person who came, but she still stood up immediately to greet him, "Manager Xia, you must be tired from your journey. We have been negligent and have troubled you to make this trip."
She had thought Manager Xia was a plump, middle-aged man like Manager Yu, but she was surprised to find him so young. At first glance, he looked like he was eighteen or nineteen!
Although her appearance wasn't exceptional, she possessed an elegant demeanor and a gentle smile that gave people a feeling of warmth and comfort.
This guy doesn't look like the manager of a restaurant at all; he looks more like the young master of the owner...
Xia Shenxing had inquired about Cheng Yue before he came and learned that she came from a peasant background. He was surprised that she spoke so politely and was neither servile nor arrogant, which made him feel more favorably toward her.
"Mr. Cheng, you're too kind. I'm the one who came to discuss business. You don't need to say that."
Cheng Yue smiled and slightly raised her hand in a gesture of greeting, "Manager Xia, please have a seat."
This person was quite polite, unlike the arrogant person she had in mind. It was clear that he was sincere in wanting to discuss business.
After the two sat down, Zhang Shaowen went into the kitchen to work, while Chen Lin stood guard to the side. After all, he was an outsider, and he had to resolutely protect his mother's reputation.
The shop was too small, there was no space in the main hall, and she couldn't go inside, so Cheng Yue had to discuss things in the courtyard.
"Mr. Cheng, I heard you have spice packets for braising. Can you guarantee the taste will be exactly the same? Could you explain in detail?"
Yesterday, Chen Lin and the others were afraid of saying the wrong thing, so they only gave a general overview and did not go into details, so Xia Shenxing was not very clear about it.
Cheng Yue poured him a cup of tea. "The spice packet is something I carefully prepared; I guarantee the taste will be exactly the same."
Actually, for convenience, the braised food we currently sell is made using spice packets.
The spice packet is also very easy to use. Just put the ingredients you want to braise and water in the correct proportions, and you'll definitely be able to make the same taste as the ones in the shop.
Hearing this, Xia Shenxing felt relieved. He had eaten at Da Shun Zhai these past few days, and the taste was no different from what he had eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival.
When he came, he thought that the city was far away and that it would probably require ice for daily transport, which would definitely cost a lot. So he didn't have high hopes for success, since profit was the top priority for them in business.
The spice packet was a pleasant surprise; it was convenient to transport and the food always tasted the same, so he had no more worries.
But I wonder how much something this useful is worth?
He didn't like beating around the bush and asked directly, "Mr. Cheng, how much do you sell this spice packet for?"
Knowing that the price would be discussed today, Cheng Yue had planned it out last night and said, "The spice packets are sold by the packet, fifty coins per packet, which can be used to braise five to six catties of ingredients."
This price would definitely not sell in modern times, but even now she thinks it's too low! After all, everyone knows the price of medicinal herbs, and if it's too cheap, she's worried people won't buy it!
That restaurant is located in the prefectural city, where a plate of braised food can easily cost several hundred coins. Her 50-coin spice packet is not enough, and even with the cost of five or six catties of ingredients, it only costs a little over 100 coins.
Even without doing the math, Xia Shenxing knew the price was reasonable. But since they were all in business, no one would complain about having too much money, so he still bargained.
"Boss Cheng, to be honest, Tongchunlou does business not only in one prefecture, but also has dozens of branches."
You know perfectly well how much we need without me having to explain, so please be more flexible with the price.
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