"Second girl, you came at the right time. Help your aunt taste the filling of the buns. Is there anything missing?" After saying that, she handed the buns that had been prepared long ago to Li Yan.
In fact, Li Yan knew the problem without tasting it. She added spices when she prepared the stuffing herself, so the taste of the buns is naturally richer than the ones made by her aunt!
Li Yan took the buns handed over by her aunt, took a bite, and said frankly, "Auntie's buns are indeed quite ordinary. If they were sold at the market, they wouldn't be so special. Wait a moment, I'll go back and get something!"
Li Yan returned home and found the unused spices from the kitchen when she made fermented black beans last time, and then went back to the next door.
Li Yan handed most of the spices in the porcelain jar to Liu: "Auntie, when you mix the filling, add some of my homemade spices. Also, when you cut the tofu, it's best to rinse it with salt water. This way the bun filling will taste better!"
Liu happily took the small jar, glanced at the powder inside, and then put it to her nose and sniffed: "What is this?"
"This is a spice recipe I read in a book. If you use it to make food, it will remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor!"
When Liu heard that it was a recipe, she was too embarrassed to ask for the formula. If this good thing was sold to a restaurant or something, it would be very valuable!
Liu Si thought for a moment and said, "Then Aunt, please help me buy some when I run out of them!"
"It's not a big deal. Just give me your instructions when the time comes!" Li Yan replied.
After knowing the trick to prepare the filling of buns, Liu couldn't wait to try it again: "Well, second girl, don't go back yet. Auntie will make a few more steamed buns, and you can help me see if there are any steps I missed!" After that, she quickly got busy according to what Li Yan said!
By the time the buns were steamed, it was already noon, and Li Dalang and Old Man Li had returned from work. With a nervous heart, Liu distributed the newly steamed buns to everyone and asked expectantly, "How are they?"
Li Dalang ate and nodded in approval: "Not bad, not bad, delicious!"
Mrs. Liu simply ignored her husband's words and looked at the others, because her husband would never say that any food was not delicious!
This time, Mrs. Wu did not remain silent any longer: "It's reasonable to sell buns like this!"
When my aunt heard this, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief! Finally, all her troubles this morning were not in vain!
Liu excitedly asked everyone, "Dad and Mom, what do you think is a reasonable price for these buns?"
At this time, the old couple looked at Li Yan: "Second girl, you have the most ideas, you tell us!"
Li Yan calculated in her mind and said to the crowd, "Most of those who buy buns are ordinary people in the city, or those who have some spare money. How many buns can you make with one pound of flour, auntie?"
Liu calculated in her mind for a while and said, "About twenty or so!"
"There are more than twenty buns, and a pound of flour costs ten cents. There are also tofu, seasonings and other miscellaneous items that cost five or six cents in total. I think I should charge two cents for each, or three cents for two to achieve small profits but quick turnover!" Li Yan said.
Li Yan looked at the white flour buns in her hand and continued to suggest, "Auntie, you can replace this white flour with mixed flour. This kind of flour is not only chewier but also more filling, and you can make more money this way!"
After all, the price of black flour made from wheat bran is much lower! In comparison, people prefer to see real benefits!
After hearing this, Mr. Li said, "Come on, let's do as Erya said. Dalang's wife will make some tofu buns tomorrow morning and Dalang will take them to the city to show us!"
Li Yan then spoke up, "Master, tomorrow isn't market day. The people in the city are all from Rongcheng. They have their own places to buy things. If my uncle goes there rashly to sell his goods, I'm afraid no one will pay attention!"
Everyone was stunned by these words, and when they thought about it carefully, it was indeed the case!
"Well, why don't we wait until the next market? There will be more people then!" asked Li Dalang.
Li Yan shook her head: "That's not necessary, uncle. I have an idea. Would you listen to it?"
The whole family stared at Li Yan as she spoke with burning eyes.
Liu urged anxiously, "Second girl, if you have any good ideas, tell me quickly, don't make me anxious!"
Li Yan felt a little embarrassed by the stares from everyone, so she coughed and said, "There's a market being built outside the city right now, and a lot of people are working there. Uncle, why not give it a try?"
Wu hesitated and said, "I heard that the salary there is only ten cents a day. Who would be willing to spend that much money on food after working hard all day?"
"Grandma, you're overthinking this. Those unskilled laborers over there are paid ten cents a day, while the craftsmen are paid twenty or thirty cents a day. Even the officials from Dad's office are overseeing the work. Just buying these people alone would probably be too much for Auntie to handle!"
Li Yan's words made Liu's heart flutter. Her brother-in-law now had some reputation in the county government. If her husband went to set up a stall there, no one would dare to bully him, not to mention any special treatment!
Thinking of this, Liu quickly said: "Mother, I think what the second girl said is very reasonable. Let me see what we should do!"
"Okay, then Dalang will go to the dock outside the city to try it tomorrow!" Wu decided.
Li Dalang, who was clearly arranged by his wife and mother, said to Li Yan, who was giving him advice, "This is my first time selling buns, and I don't have much experience. Second girl, accompany me tomorrow, and then your uncle will buy you some candy!"
Before Li Yan could agree, Maomao, who had been chewing on a bun, suddenly said, "Dad, I will help you sell buns tomorrow, and you can buy me some candy too!" After saying that, his big black eyes stared straight at his father!
The whole family was amused by this greedy little guy!
Li Dalang picked up his youngest son, patted him on the butt twice, and said with a smile: "Little greedy cat, Dad will buy it for you tomorrow!"
This matter was settled according to what Li Yan said!
On the second day, at the time of Si, Li Yan pulled the donkey cart to the door of her uncle's house.
At this time, Liu's buns had just been steamed.
Wu found a clean large bamboo basket and padded it with a thick small quilt!
It's still some distance to the city, and the buns won't work if the ground gets cold. There's no other way but to use this method temporarily!
After Li Dalang carried the full basket of buns onto the donkey cart, Li Yan and Daya sat on both sides of the donkey cart, holding the full basket of buns, and the three of them drove towards Rongcheng!
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