Wang's little lady

Chapter 11

Early the next morning.

When Hongdou got up, she found that except for her, everyone else, including Brother Tuan, were busy.

Mrs. Zhang is kneading ice powder, and Mrs. Xie is making ice in the kitchen.

The little girl helped Brother Tuan wash perilla leaves and mint leaves in the yard for later use.

The preliminary preparation work is almost done.

She looked at the sky, how early they had gotten up.

"Grandma, mother, when did you get up? Why don't you sleep more?"

"Daughter, your grandma and I are not sleepy. We should get up early and prepare so as not to be in a hurry later."

Zhang actually didn't sleep much all night, mainly because he was excited.

Yesterday's popular cold noodles and iced perilla drink gave her confidence.

Now that ice powder is available, they feel good about it, but they don't know if the guests like it too.

She was eager to know the result and couldn't sleep well, so she simply got up early and got busy.

This is especially true for Mrs. Xie, especially the elderly who rarely nap.

Brother Tuan is completely excited. Only when his family makes money can he study with peace of mind. Otherwise, he always feels that he has become a burden to his family.

As for the little girl getting up so early and taking the initiative to help with things, no one expected it.

Hongdou felt everyone's enthusiasm, and the laziness he felt when he got up was gone.

She found grapes and other wild fruits, washed them, and started making jam.

After pouring brown sugar water into the ice powder, pour some jam on top. Only when the color looks good can it attract others to pay.

She really didn't know how to make a fire. Just when she was about to see who was free, the little girl took the initiative to sit in front of the stove.

Anko smiled slightly and started to move.

It's a pity that the little girl doesn't seem to know how to do it.

After some hurried operations, it was already bright.

The ice powder and jam have been frozen, and the cold noodles are also being prepared.

By noon, they can start their day.

"By the way, daughter, we only have one table at home, I'm afraid it won't be enough."

Mrs. Zhang thought of Hongdou’s suggestion yesterday to prepare tables, chairs and raincloths to block the sun.

But I’m afraid the table at home is not easy to get.

"Mom, it's okay. Let's take out this one at home and use it first. If the response is good today, we will buy an old one and bring it back."

After all, it is a small business, and two tables are enough. There is no need to prepare a stall that is too big.

"The most important thing now is to discuss the price of ice powder?"

After Hongdou finished speaking, she looked at Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Zhang, wanting to hear their opinions first.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang looked at her mother-in-law to thank her.

Mrs. Xie thought for a while and then nervously said a price:
"How about three pennies a bowl?"

After all, most of the materials are not bought with money. The cost is low. If it is too expensive, I am afraid that people will not want it.

On the basis of what grandma gave, Hongdou added two cents, which is five cents.

After all, the cold noodles are food and can fill your stomach.

Ice powder is considered a snack at most, and many people may not be willing to part with it.

But it is a new thing after all, and with the toppings, the five cents are reasonable.

The most important thing is, Binggui.

"Grandma, mother, our ice powder sells for five cents a bowl and eight cents for two bowls. Let's give it a try first."

"The perilla drink and cold noodles are still the same as yesterday."

Others have no objections. After all, these are all done by Hongdou. Listen to her and try it first. If it doesn't work, just adjust it.

"Little girl, I know you can hear us talking. After I finish my work at home, I will take you to see Li Zheng in the afternoon."

"Or if you know where your home is, you can tell us."

With the food matters almost settled, Hongdou turned his attention to the girl he had brought back.

You can't always leave strangers at home, and it always feels inconvenient for them to go out, whether they leave them at home or take them out.

Seeing Hongdou suddenly change the subject to her, the little girl opened her mouth, but still no sound came out.He just shook his head towards her.

I don’t know if it’s because I don’t remember or because I don’t want to leave.

The Xie family now confirmed that this girl was really mute.

Maybe it was something someone else didn't want and had thrown it away early.

If this is the case, it will be troublesome.

. . .

When noon is approaching.

Everyone in the Xie family went out together. Strictly speaking, today was the day they officially started doing business.

Originally there were a lot of things, including iced perilla drink, ice powder and cold noodles, as well as tables and chairs.

They planned to take it in two parts, but to their surprise, although the little girl ate a lot, she was also surprisingly strong.

She could carry two buckets of things by herself without affecting her movements at all.

What a surprise.

Now they don't have to make an extra trip.

On Cross Street, the same location.

Mrs. Zhang arranged the tables, chairs and raincloths, and Mrs. Xie went to a nearby grocery store to rent some bowls and small tables.

In this way, a simple stall is ready.

Several people smiled and cheered each other up.

The ones responsible for shouting are still Granny Xie and Brother Tuan.After all, one old and one young have experience.

"Perilla drink with ice. Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents, come and drink."

"Come and try this cool and delicious new food. It's the only one in Fengdu County."

"Cold noodles, cold noodles, they are delicious and not expensive, and they will keep you full."

“I can’t afford to suffer, I can’t afford to be fooled, I still want to eat after I have eaten.”

Hongdou looked at her hard-working grandma and younger brother and couldn't help but laugh.

She filled two bowls of ice powder and asked them to stand in front of the stall and shout while eating.

If you eat the food you sell, others will feel more at ease and curious about what they are eating.

In modern times, this is called mukbang, and the effect is quite good.

Sure enough, when the two of them were satisfied with their meal, guests came forward one after another.

The first person to come was the lady who was the first to buy cold noodles yesterday.

"Fortunately, you are here. Quick, help me mix five bowls of cold noodles."

"I brought the sea bowl myself. Help me put it in it. I want to take it away."

The aunt said as she took out two sea bowls from the basket and handed them to Zhang.

"Okay, it'll be fine soon, it'll be fine soon."

Mrs. Zhang happily took it and opened it, which was a good sign.

Seeing this, Granny Xie and Brother Tuan screamed even more energetically.

During this period, Hongdou didn’t want to ignore the guests and kept chatting:

"Auntie, I didn't expect you to be the first to take care of our business today. Is your grandson eating well?"

The aunt's surname is Li, and her family runs a blacksmith shop in this town. Thinking of her grandson's good appetite yesterday, they started chatting happily.

"No. Not only my grandson likes it, but everyone else in the family took a bite yesterday and they all liked it."

"My dear grandson doesn't have enough to eat. He asked me to buy it early today."

"Thankfully you came early today. You didn't have to wait for me. Haha~"

Mrs. Zhang felt even more energetic when she heard that the guests liked her cold noodles so much.

Well, we can’t keep our guests waiting.

Hongdou couldn't help but feel relieved. This business seemed to be stable.

"Thank you, ma'am, for taking such good care of our small business. Since you are our first repeat customer today, then..."

(End of this chapter)