On days when there's no market day, I was thinking that you two could take turns selling steamed buns with Xiuhua and her husband.
They don't sell much, so there's no need to get up in the middle of the night. Just packing a few dozen or a hundred in the morning is enough to sell.
Wei Yuyan tried to explain in as much detail as possible so that they could understand that this job was not easy.
It's not tiring, but it requires getting up early and working late.
"I have a question, Yu Yan. Here's the thing, I have elderly people and young children in my family."
It's fine to go early on the night of the market day; my sister-in-law said we could bring the child along.
"When there's no market day, can one person go to sell steamed buns? Can we ask for a lower wage?"
Zhang Licai considered that he couldn't always be away from home, since he had chickens and ducks, and an elderly person living there.
"It's possible, but you don't know how to make steamed buns yet."
One person probably can't handle this, so I have an idea for you~
When there's no market day, Xiuhua and her husband are sent to sell steamed buns first, and Licai must also go to learn how to wrap them and how to prepare the filling.
If you learn it in half a month, you can work alone for the next half month, and your sister-in-law can take care of you at home. The wages will be the same.
If you haven't learned it, let Sister Xiuhua and her husband continue selling, and you can continue learning. However, the wages this month will be much different.
Wei Yuyan was thinking that the more she worked, the more she would earn. Zhang Licai and his wife had many family responsibilities and too many things to take care of, so they were clearly not the best choice for manpower.
However, out of consideration for Sister-in-law Xiuhua and her husband, we'll give them a chance.
If I can learn to make steamed buns quickly and well, I can accept that.
“Okay, we’re willing. We’d be very grateful if you could give us the opportunity to make money. We’d even be happy if you didn’t pay us for the first month.”
Zhang Licai was afraid of missing such a rare opportunity.
"No, that won't happen. As long as you work hard and do your job well, I won't treat you unfairly."
Wei Yuyan knew and fully understood their feelings.
"So, sister-in-law, you've reached an agreement? Next time we go to the market, you can go and help me out, right?"
Seeing that they had finished their discussion, Sister-in-law Xiuhua figured there shouldn't be any problems.
"Okay, no problem. We'll all go together the day before the next market day."
Also, tell Lifu to have a carpenter make a bed when he goes to town tomorrow.
If there are beds available, that would be even better; you could buy one or two.
Wei Yuyan thought that although Brother Zhang and Sister-in-law Xiuhua could make steamed buns without any problem, they were still not good at making the filling.
I still need to teach them myself before I can completely let go, because there aren't enough places to stay in town, so I'll have to buy a bed.
“Sister-in-law, it’s actually hot now. You can just lie on the ground with a straw mat. There’s no need to buy a bed.”
Sister-in-law Xiuhua is very frugal.
"That's true. Do you have any extras at home? If so, each of you can bring one over."
Wei Yuyan thought about it and realized it made sense. She would go two or three more times this month and teach them how to make fillings. Then, she would have enough beds.
"Yes, yes, yes, we have plenty of straw mats at home, so we don't need to buy a bed."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law poured water for everyone from the kitchen.
"Okay, Brother Licai, Sister-in-law Zhang, the wages will be based on your ability to make steamed buns."
If you learn well and quickly, you can earn no less than three or four hundred coins a month.
Before leaving, Wei Yuyan reassured them, saying that the money was their motivation and that they must work hard for it.
"Okay, we understand, Yu Yan, thank you so much."
Zhang Licai and his wife stood up gratefully to see Wei Yuyan off.
Wei Yuyan finally finished a major task and went home feeling light and refreshed.
"Sister-in-law, do you think your sister-in-law and I are a good match?"
Zhang Licai was still somewhat worried about whether he and his wife could meet Yu Yan's requirements.
"There's definitely no problem. I don't know how you make steamed buns, but I know how good your sister-in-law is. Her steamed buns are even prettier than mine."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law believed that her sister-in-law's cooking skills were better than her own, so... there must be no problem.
"Okay, if you put it that way, I'm not worried anymore. We'll definitely work hard and not hold you and Lifu back."
Zhang Licai immediately expressed his opinion.
"Yes, sister-in-law, we really owe this to you. Otherwise, we wouldn't have had such a great opportunity."
Sister-in-law Zhang was also grateful to Xiuhua.
"Brother and sister-in-law, we're all family, no need to be so polite. I'll say it again, keep it a secret, don't tell anyone else about this."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua didn't want to attract envy; she just wanted to make a fortune quietly.
"Okay, definitely, then we'll head back and wait at home the day before the market."
Zhang Licai and his wife were also preparing to go home. Since Lifu was going to the cowshed to fetch the cow anyway, they would set off together.
"Okay, sure~".
Sister-in-law Xiuhua didn't expect things to go so smoothly. She'll be very surprised when her husband comes back, that the matter was resolved so quickly.
The next day~
"Sister-in-law, the tables, chairs, benches, and steamers are all ready. I've taken them back to the shop. I came to ask you if you want a signboard made?"
When Zhang Lifu went to town today to watch the carpenters make furniture, he saw the signboards that others had made and realized that his own steamed bun shop didn't have a signboard yet.
"Oh dear, I forgot about that. We definitely need a signboard. What should we name it?"
Wei Ji? Wu Ji? I'll take this one, the one with the fragrant steamed buns. I wonder how much the signboard will cost?
Wei Yuyan felt that a shop definitely needed a signboard, otherwise people wouldn't be able to find the steamed bun shop.
I casually thought of a steamed bun that smells delicious.
"Mankouxiang Baozi, it sounds nice, the signboard says it's about thirty coins, a bit expensive."
Zhang Lifu scratched his head.
"It's okay, here you go."
Wei Yuyan took thirty coins from the room and handed them to Zhang Lifu.
"Okay, I'll go over there this afternoon. But sister-in-law, in that case, the opening will probably have to be postponed."
Zhang Lifu reminded him.
"It's okay, it's just a few days' delay."
Wei Yuyan said it was okay.
The day before the market day
Wei Yuyan locked all the food in the house in the room beforehand; it's always safer to have a lock.
Before leaving, as usual, I picked a large basket of chili peppers and vegetables.
If you don't bring your own vegetables to town, you'll have to buy them yourself.
"Sister-in-law, let's go."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua came to our house in person to call me.
"Sister-in-law Xiuhua, it's always me who procrastinates."
Wei Yuyan felt a little embarrassed, but once she had picked up her things, she could leave.
"Not at all, it's clearly because I was too impatient, I'm just an impatient person."
Xiuhua's sister-in-law helped carry the vegetables.
"Hey, that's Brother Licai."
As Wei Yuyan approached the carriage, she realized it wasn't Li Fu Ge.
"Well, your Brother Zhang won't be going tonight. He'll stay home and watch the house. He'll go tomorrow morning."
Sister-in-law Xiuhua explained that before it was because there was no one driving the oxcart, but now someone is driving it.
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