When everyone heard this, they all gathered in front of Li Yan.
"You have this skill!" Mrs. Wu asked with a smile.
Li Yan handed the bowl to Wu: "Grandma, you guys try this soy sauce first. I plan to start a soy sauce business."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wu went to the kitchen, fetched a small spoon, scooped up a little, sipped it a few times herself, and then gave a taste to her husband standing beside her. She asked, "How is it?"
"It's flavorful and fresh!" In fact, Mr. Li had never tasted any soy sauce, but he just thought it was very tasty and would be good for cooking.
Upon hearing this, Li Dalang also came over curiously, took the small spoon from his father's hand, and tasted it as well, praising: "It's so delicious! I think Erya's idea is good!"
"The taste is indeed amazing, but I heard that this soy sauce sells for seventy or eighty cents per pound outside. I'm afraid most people are reluctant to buy it like us!" Old Master Li expressed his concerns.
Li Yan smiled cunningly. She had been prepared for this matter. She repeated to everyone the account she had just settled with her aunt.
"These soy sauces only cost ten cents?" Wu asked in astonishment.
"Grandma, there's more than that. I only brought half, and there's still half at home!"
After hearing this, Mr. Li also felt that this was feasible: "Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead and do it. At this price, the people in the city should be able to afford it."
"Master, I came here to ask you where you can find clay pots. Residents nearby can bring their own utensils, but if people from further afield come to buy soy sauce, they still need a container. We can't just sit there and do nothing!"
Mr. Li was awakened by Li Yan's words. This matter was indeed a problem: "Then I will take you to Yaokou Village to have a look tomorrow. You can choose the clay pot you want to use!"
Although Li Yan had never been to Yaokou Village, she had heard of it. Because the land was barren and the crops were limited, the villagers wanted to survive, so they found ways to build earthen kilns and make clay pots.
After several generations of craftsmanship inheritance, the clay pots and porcelain made in Yaokou Village are getting better and better, and are sturdy and durable. Most of the containers for storing water and pickled vegetables in the surrounding villages come from there.
The grandfather and grandson decided to go to Yaokou Village tomorrow.
When Li Erlang returned that evening, Li Yan looked at her father, whose face no longer bore the sorrow of the previous day, and asked, "Dad, how was the response to the notice we posted today? Are there still people in the city spreading rumors about your embezzlement?"
Li Erlang said cheerfully, "How could those people care about this? I'm afraid the threshold of the county government office will be broken down today!"
This is understandable. After all, those merchants have been making trouble for so long just to have a place in the market. Now that County Magistrate Zheng has given in, how can they still be one step behind!
At this time, Li Xiaomei came over with hot buns and stir-fried dishes.
"Today I only put the soy sauce you made in the filling of the buns and the stir-fried dishes. Just try it and see how it tastes!" Li Xiaomei said to the two of them.
Li Erlang looked at the two of them in confusion, not knowing what was going on.
Li Yan picked up a tofu bun and handed it to her father: "Dad, try it first and see how it tastes!"
Li Erlang took the bun from his daughter and started eating it. After finishing the bun, Li Erlang said, "The filling is just right. It doesn't feel bland at all."
Li Yan also tasted a few bites of the stir-fried dishes and was very satisfied. Although this soy sauce is not as authentic as the traditional soy sauce, the time cost is greatly reduced.
This may not be a bad business!
Li Yan immediately told her father about her plan: "Dad, I'm going with grandpa tomorrow to pick out clay pots for soy sauce. I plan to order a batch of 500 clay pots first, and we'll decide on the rest after the shop opens!"
Li Erlang looked at his thoughtful daughter and said earnestly, "You've thought it through very carefully. There's nothing I can do to help you. All I can do is let you go and do it boldly! Just one thing, don't overwork yourself!"
Perhaps it was because of her habit of being rooted in the grassroots in her previous life, so when she saw that it could boost employment, Li Yan wanted to give it a try.
Li Yan nodded and said solemnly: "Dad, I'm not tired, I really like these things!"
Li Erlang rubbed his daughter's head and said, "If you like it, do it!"
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