Chapter 33 Save the Situation
Even if they took out all the rice wine they brewed last time, it might not be enough.
"Boss, didn't you tell us to bring our own cups? Why are you breaking your promise again?"
"That's what I mean! If you break your promise like this, who will buy your rice wine in the future?"
"We've waited for so long, you have to give us an explanation, right? Don't think you can just send us away with just a few words!"
Seeing that those people were about to make a fuss, Liang Huanxue climbed onto a stool and placed the wooden board in her hand on the table.
Then he pretended that the board had always been there, and said in confusion, "Huh? Why is the board stuck? Brother Wenxuan, did you touch it?"
Liang Wenxuan was confused when he heard this, as he didn't see any board.
"Liang Huanxue brought a sign, put the cup on it, and noted that only one cup could be sampled."
Liang Wenxuan was having a headache about the current situation when Xueer came to help him out.
He only took a glance at the contents on the wooden board and understood what Cher meant.
The only thing to blame is that he didn't make his words clear at the beginning. Fortunately, Xue'er had an idea, otherwise it would be more than just a loss today.
When word gets to County Magistrate Fu, he will surely think that he is incapable of managing a rice wine shop.
I'm afraid that before he earns fifty taels of silver, he will be deprived of his position as the shopkeeper.
"How can you do business like this? It's really unlucky!" The aunt holding the wooden basin shouted the most fiercely.
"How can you behave like that? I clearly said it was just a tasting, but you brought a wooden basin with you. Isn't it obvious that you want to take advantage of me?" Nian Huayue was so angry that she replied.
"Do you really think rice wine is some rare thing? I don't even think highly of it! This rice wine is sour and astringent, it tastes terrible, whoever wants to drink it can drink it!" The aunt walked away angrily holding the wooden basin.
"It's so sour and astringent and you still need a wooden basin to ask for it? The taste is quite strange." Liang Huanxue's voice was not loud, but the people in front of her heard it and couldn't help laughing.
The originally tense atmosphere suddenly eased a lot.
The tasting continued, and Liang Huanxue was in charge of pouring drinks for them in small wine glasses.
She is soft and cute, and can speak very well.
I praise everyone I see, and I praise them so much that they feel embarrassed not to buy from me.
Just like that, the several bottles of rice wine brewed last time were sold out in less than half an hour.
Liang Wenxuan couldn't believe that his business opened like this.
He thought he was doomed to fail, but Xue'er saved the situation.
His sister is indeed a lucky star.
"Is there no more rice wine?"
People who had tried the rice wine before kept coming to inquire about it, so Liang Wenxuan had to hang a sold-out sign at the door.
"Today's marketing goal has been achieved. There will be no need for high-profile tastings in the future. If someone seems hesitant when coming to buy, you can give him a taste." Liang Huanxue threw the wooden board into the firewood pile.
"What do you mean by marketing?" Liang Wenxuan found that Xue'er was good in every way, except that she would often say things that he couldn't understand.
"Did I say that?" Liang Huanxue blinked her innocent eyes.
"Then... I must have heard it wrong." After hearing what she said, Liang Wenxuan was not sure whether he had heard it or not.
No matter what, his business has already started, and maybe he can really take over this shop from County Magistrate Fu.
By then, he will be able to provide his family with a good life.
Liang Huanxue stood in the kitchen and checked all the ingredients used to make rice wine.
Although she added spiritual spring water when making rice wine last time, it was because the quality of the glutinous rice was too poor.
If you use that kind of glutinous rice, the rice wine made from it will definitely be like what the aunt said, sour and astringent, and completely unpalatable.
But Liang Wenxuan bought the best glutinous rice, so even if he didn’t use the spiritual spring water, the rice wine would taste good.
It seems she doesn't need to worry too much about the taste.
"Who are you?" Qian Cong suddenly appeared in front of Liang Huanxue, scaring her.
"I was just about to ask you, who are you and why are you lazy all day long? Even my brother can't chase you away?" Liang Huanxue asked back.
"Me? I'm the nephew of the Shen's housekeeper. Of course he doesn't dare to drive me away. He has to serve me well, otherwise I will go to the Shen's house to file a complaint against him." Qian Cong looked proud.
Relying on this status, he has outlasted three shop managers in this shop.
When the first shopkeeper left, he thought he would take over, but a second one came.
After finally getting rid of the second one, the third one came.
He gritted his teeth and endured the third one.
Now here comes Liang Wenxuan.
He is also someone that County Magistrate Fu values very much.
He didn't believe it at first.
After all, he didn't think that County Magistrate Fu would send someone he valued to this place.
But after witnessing Liang Wenxuan's ability and perseverance, he also developed some admiration for this man.
Liang Wenxuan was the first shopkeeper to make money here after he came to this shop.
Qian Cong suddenly felt that following Liang Wenxuan might make him more money than being a shopkeeper himself.
He had already seen potential in this person, so there was no reason for him to be so cold to him.
"County Minister Fu won't believe you. He is a very smart man." Liang Huanxue snorted.
She had already seen how powerful County Magistrate Fu was.
How could such a powerful person easily believe Qian Cong's lies?
"You are also very smart. This is the first time I see a little girl as amazing as you." Qian Cong was quite curious about Liang Huanxue.
I always feel that she is too cunning and smart to be a child under five years old.
But maybe other people's children are just as gifted?
"You are also very smart. I'll leave my brother in your care from now on!" Liang Huanxue jumped up but failed to pat Qian Cong's shoulder.
"Don't worry, you won't find a partner as good as me in the whole capital." After Qian Cong said this, he walked to Liang Wenxuan to help.
Liang Wenxuan was startled by his sudden courtesy.
Before Nian Huayue passed away, he steamed a large pot of steamed buns for his son.
Liang Huanxue secretly took a few pieces of brown sugar cake from the space and put them in the cage.
On the way back, Shen Yuefu suddenly said she wanted to buy some candles.
"What are we buying paper candles for?" Nian Huayue and Wang Xifen asked in unison.
"Don't you think Mom is in a bad mood recently? She was even mean to Xue'er yesterday. Then I thought about it and realized that she would only be like this a few days a year."
After Shen Yuefu said this, Liang Huanxue also remembered.
Every year, Mrs. Liang would have a period of low mood, which was when her husband's death anniversary was approaching.
She also had a miserable life, becoming a widow at the age of 35.
So on days like this, it is inevitable that your emotions will get out of control.
"Mom, my grandpa...how did he die?" Liang Huanxue vaguely felt that Mrs. Liang's sudden change of attitude towards Fu Shushu might be related to the death of her husband.