After getting up, I kneaded the fermented dough, cut it into small pieces, and then started making steamed buns.
After wrapping some of the fillings, steam them over a fire first, then wrap the rest.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you."
Just as Wei Yuyan was finding it inconvenient to start a fire, Xiao Lei actually started groping around in the dark.
"Oh, Xiao Lei, why are you up?"
Wei Yuyan was surprised.
"I've had enough sleep, so I can't fall asleep."
Wu Lei sat down and started a fire.
"You don't need to get up so early anymore. You won't grow tall if you don't get enough sleep."
Wei Yuyan felt that now was the time for her to grow, and she needed to eat and sleep well.
"It's alright, sister-in-law. Once you've steamed it, I'll go back to sleep."
Wu Lei rubbed his eyes and widened them.
Wei Yuyan felt a warm feeling in her heart and was very gratified.
After all the buns were steamed, Wei Yuyan found a small blanket, probably one that the children used when they were little. It wasn't big, but it was clean.
Lay them out in the basket, then place a clean gauze cloth on top and put all the buns inside.
Ninety buns are more than enough; this basket can probably hold nearly two hundred.
"Xiao Lei, go back to sleep."
Wei Yuyan packed the oil paper and change and saw Xiao Lei washing his face with water.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you carry it over."
Wu Lei stood up.
"No need, I can manage. You go and rest. Just close the door. There are steamed mushroom buns in the pot. You and your sister can eat them in a bit."
Wei Yuyan picked up the basket; ninety buns weren't very heavy.
I stir-fried extra mushrooms yesterday and made mushroom-filled buns for myself without any meat.
"All right"
Xiao Lei stood up and saw Wei Yuyan out.
Wei Yuyan carried the basket and headed straight for the village entrance. After walking for a while, she got a little tired and decided to stop and wait for Brother Zhang.
After waiting for a few minutes, Brother Zhang drove over in his oxcart.
"Sister-in-law, I was going to wait for you, but I didn't expect you to be here before me. Let me help you."
Brother Zhang was about to get out of the car to help carry the buns when Wei Yuyan waved her hand and said no need, they were quite light anyway, she could just leave them in the car.
"Sister-in-law, what kind of filling are these buns?"
As soon as the steamed buns were loaded onto the oxcart, Brother Zhang could smell their aroma.
"Brother Zhang, have a taste, it's mushroom and meat filling."
As Wei Yuyan spoke, she was about to lift the lid to get the steamed bun.
"Don't take it, don't take it, sister-in-law, I just ate some steamed buns at home."
Besides, I already ate the mushroom and meat sauce buns last time, so you can keep these to sell for money. Hold on tight!
Brother Zhang shook his head and declined, saying he was just asking out of curiosity and that his stomach was actually full.
"Alright, mushroom and meat sauce filling. You tried it last time, next time I'll make you bamboo shoot and meat stir-fry filling to try."
Wei Yuyan thought that selling only one type of mushroom wouldn't work, since some people don't like eating mushrooms.
"Sister-in-law, do you have this many mushrooms at home? I remember you didn't pick many."
Brother Zhang has considered many things.
"Yes, we don't have many mushrooms at home. I'll have to work harder to pick mushrooms every time it rains from now on."
Besides, I can also buy them from the village. I can have the villagers pick the mushrooms and sell them to me, but I haven't decided on a price yet.”
To be honest, Wei Yuyan said that there weren't many mushrooms at home, mainly because it hadn't rained recently.
"Hmm, I think the price can be set at three catties for one coin, and as for the dried one, it can be around one catty for one coin."
Of course, this is just a suggestion. You can think about what price you want to set.
Brother Zhang has heard a lot about things in town and knows a lot about them, so his advice is definitely in line with market prices.
"Yes, Brother Zhang, your suggestion is very good, I will consider it carefully."
Wei Yuyan nodded. The price Brother Zhang just quoted was very fair.
They arrived in town in no time. By then, it was broad daylight, and the streets were gradually becoming more crowded.
"Sister-in-law, where do you think would be a good place to put it? I'll help you set it up before I go over there."
Brother Zhang escorted Wei Yuyan to the entrance of the market but didn't leave. He tied up the cow, worried that Wei Yuyan wouldn't find a good spot, and insisted on watching her set up her stall before he would leave.
"I think this place is nice."
Wei Yuyan pointed to the empty space next to the wonton shop.
"Then I'll leave it here and go say hello."
Brother Zhang put down the basket of steamed buns and went to chat with the owners of the wonton shop.
Wei Yuyan was very curious. Could it be that the two of them knew each other?
In just a few words, Brother Zhang returned.
"Sister-in-law, I'll be going now. You stay here and do your best to sell your wontons. The wonton shop owner is my friend. They'll take care of you if you need anything."
After saying that, Brother Zhang jogged away.
"Hey~~~".
Wei Yuyan hadn't even had a chance to thank her yet.
"Young lady, are you selling steamed buns? It doesn't look nice to put them on the ground. Here, put them on a stool."
The owner of the wonton shop was a plump woman who smiled and handed over a stool.
"Oh, sister, thank you so much."
Wei Yuyan was surprised by the older woman's enthusiasm and felt flattered.
"Don't mention it. You're Brother Zhang's sister, so you're our sister too. Just let us know if you need anything."
The older sister's guests haven't arrived yet, and the older brother is busy enough on his own, so she came over to chat.
"Okay, I'm selling mushroom and meat sauce buns here, have a taste."
Wei Yuyan took one out and handed it to her eldest sister.
"Oh dear, I can't accept this."
The older sister took it and immediately took a bite.
"Everyone come and buy! We have big, fresh steamed buns!"
The older sister's shout drew a crowd from the roadside.
"These steamed buns look good. How much are they?"
Passersby watched as the woman ate with great relish and gathered around.
"These are mushroom and meat sauce buns, two coins each, three coins for two."
Wei Yuyan quickly lifted the blanket to let the steamed buns release their aroma.
"I'll have two."
"I'll take four."
The two middle-aged women who were crowded at the front took out their money to buy the buns. Wei Yuyan quickly wrapped the buns and collected the money. When the older woman saw that her own side of the business had also come, she went back to her side.
"Wow, these buns are really good. It's the first time I've had this kind of filling. They're delicious. I'll have to have two more."
The lady who bought it first tasted it and thought it was delicious, so she bought more to take home for her family.
Other onlookers, seeing how delicious it tasted, also took out their money to buy it, and Wei Yuyan was so busy that she almost couldn't keep up with collecting the money.
In this way, after half an hour, all ninety buns were sold out.
"Oh, give me four."
The last customer handed over six coins.
"Excuse me, sir, there are only three buns left. How about you give me four coins?"
Here's a discount for you. If you like it, come back to buy it next time you're at the market.
Wei Yuyan could only apologize, saying that she hadn't prepared enough for today, not enough to sell.
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