The gangster then started to eat the noodles. He was very fast and finished half a bowl of noodles in a short while.
When he left home, he brought some pancakes and eggs, which he ate by soaking in hot water on the train. After eating a few meals, his mouth had no taste. Now, when he ate the hot noodle soup, he instantly felt hungry.
An An and Kang Kang were not familiar with the gangster, so they just watched for a while and then went to play nearby.
It was cold now, so the two of them didn't go out and just played in the house. Zhang Meiling watched them from the side.
After finishing his meal, Hunzi took out the pickled vegetables that Yu Xiaoman made for Qi Mengmeng.
"I made this for my sister-in-law before I left. If she thinks it's delicious, I'll write down the recipe."
The gangster took out the things that Yu Xiaoman had prepared for Qi Mengmeng and put them on the table.
These things didn't seem expensive, but they were all thoughtful things. Qi Mengmeng was very touched and thought that when Hunzi left, she must prepare some more things for him to take back.
Qi Huilan asked about Yu Xiaoman and the two children, and Hunzi picked out some good things to tell her.
After finishing saying all this, Qi Mengmeng asked Hunzi if he had anything else to do this time.
The hunzi hesitated, and Qi Mengmeng smiled and said, "If there is anything you need from us, please don't hesitate to ask us."
The gangster then embarrassedly told his purpose of visit. He wanted to buy more milk powder and see if there was any way to sell all the pickled vegetables at home.
Qi Mengmeng heard that there are a lot more people doing business now, and milk powder is not a particularly scarce item, so it should be possible to buy it. As for pickled vegetables?
Qi Mengmeng looked at the stall that Hunzi brought over, thought for a moment and said, "Have you ever thought about canning pickled vegetables?"
Canned pickles? The hunzi shook his head. A can is not cheap. Will anyone want to make pickles out of it?
Qi Mengmeng smiled. The famous pickled vegetables in Beijing were sold in glass cans.
Nowadays, people’s income is not high and few people make and sell pickled vegetables. However, with the reform and opening up, all kinds of businesses have flourished. As long as you are willing to work hard, making money is not a problem.
Hunzi had never thought about this aspect before, but after listening to Qi Mengmeng's words, he showed a thoughtful expression.
Qi Mengmeng did not disturb Hunzi. These things could not be decided in a short time. Hunzi definitely needed to go home and discuss it with Yu Xiaoman.
As for buying milk powder, that is very simple. When Du Yuanyuan delivers the cake to Dingxiang later, just take Hunzi with her.
Until Du Yuanyuan's voice came from outside. She had made the cake for today.
Qi Mengmeng stood up to go out, but Qi Huilan stopped her and said, "Let me take Hunzi out and arrange a room for him."
Qi Huilan asked the gangster to put the things in the south room first.
"No one has lived here since we moved in. I'll get you a thicker blanket and a stove so you won't feel cold at night."
The hunzi only planned to stay for two or three days, and didn't care what kind of room he stayed in. Staying at Qi Mengmeng's house would save money. He only took a glance and knew that this room was no worse than a guesthouse.
"Thank you, Aunt Qi."
Qi Huilan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the gangster was satisfied, and she went into the house to get a quilt.
Before winter came, Qi Mengmeng found some connections outside and made several quilts, which she then gave to Hunzi.
When Qi Huilan brought the quilt over, the gangster was already standing in the yard waiting.
Du Yuanyuan had already heard from Qi Mengmeng that all she had to do was take the gangster to the black market, so she said something to Qi Huilan and left with the gangster.
It was not until it was completely dark that the gangster came back with a big bag on his back, his face full of joy.
Qi Huilan welcomed the gangster in warmly, as if she hadn't noticed his bag, and took out the food she had reserved for him.
The next day, Hunzi did not go out. He stayed at home and played with An An and Kang Kang for a while. After breakfast, he helped Qi Huilan make a jar of spicy and sour radish, and then cleaned the house before he felt relieved.
Hunzi stayed at home to ask Qi Mengmeng's opinion. He knew that Qi Mengmeng was studying economics, and there were so many small business owners in Beijing, so he also wanted to do some small business.
After hearing his idea, Qi Mengmeng asked in surprise, "What about your job?"
What to do? I can only sell it.
The hunzi felt a little bitter, he had no other choice but to sell his job.
In the past, he had made great contributions on the battlefield, but now, he can only guard the gate of the Public Security Bureau day after day. He doesn't want to live like this.
He saw business opportunities in the capital and wanted to hear Qi Mengmeng's opinion.
Qi Mengmeng didn't expect Hunzi to be so perceptive. Since she started the cake business, except for Dingxiang and Du Yuanyuan, everyone else has said all kinds of things about her.
Everyone felt that, as a college student, Qi Mengmeng should not do business for a few small amounts of money.
But what they don’t know is that Qi Mengmeng earns more money in a month than two or three workers, and this is even if she only produces idle money.
So Qi Mengmeng supports Hunzi doing business.
But I still need to think carefully about what to do.
"If you want to make pickles, I suggest you make more varieties and add sauces. Xiaoman's meat sauce is the best meat sauce I've ever tasted."
Don’t underestimate these seasonings, they are low-cost and can make more money if made well.
The most important thing for the gangster now is to bottle the goods and then sell them.
After all, Qi Mengmeng is not in the provincial capital now, so she can't help much. She can only offer some suggestions.
"If you make cans, you can ask each unit to add one or two when distributing benefits."
Nowadays, everyone likes to eat canned fruits and canned meat, but these are not good dishes to go with meals.
The canned meat sauce made by Yu Xiaoman can be directly put on noodles, rice, or steamed buns, and pickled vegetables are something that people eat more often.
As Hunzi listened to Qi Mengmeng's advice, countless thoughts emerged in his mind, and then fell to the ground.
No matter how good the idea is, he has no people and no money, so it is difficult to turn the idea into reality.
Qi Mengmeng guessed something from the gangster's expression, and these were actually the things that worried her the least.
"I've heard from Guizhi before that many of your comrades-in-arms are not doing well after retiring. You can pick some with good personalities to help."
This idea was proposed by Gu Guizhi. Seeing that Qi Mengmeng had to go to school and make a cake, she suggested that they could ask some of their comrades' families for help.
When Hunzi heard Qi Mengmeng's idea, his eyes lit up. This was a great idea. None of their comrades had bad character.
However, he had no money, so he had to think of other ways. He wanted to ask Qi Mengmeng, but was too embarrassed to ask. In the end, his face turned red but he didn't even ask to borrow money.
"Hunzi, I'm very optimistic about you and Xiaoman. I want to invest in you. Do you think it's okay?"
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