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Chapter 41 A New Business Opportunity: Selling Boxed Meals!
With the idea of ​​selling boxed meals in mind, Jiang Man would spend every night in his room looking through various recipes, writing and drawing with pen and paper, carefully considering what kind of dishes would be most suitable to be paired with the boxed meals.

For this boxed meal to be popular, the choice of dishes and their taste are key.

She first made a long list of menu items, then carefully considered each one, crossing out those that were not suitable or too time-consuming to prepare.

Finally, it was decided that there had to be a classic braised pork dish, with its bright red color and soft, sweet taste that would whet anyone's appetite.

Pair it with a stir-fried vegetable dish for a refreshing and delicious meal. The combination of meat and vegetables makes it less greasy.

There was also a dish of hot and sour shredded potatoes, which was especially delicious with rice. After making up her mind, Jiang Man decided to go out to buy supplies.

This is her first time trying this, so she doesn't plan to cook too many dishes.

Three dishes plus a staple food isn't a small amount.

Jiang Man dragged Wang Xiu to the town's vegetable market.

"Boss, give me this piece of pork belly, it's a good mix of fat and lean meat, perfect for braised pork."

As the stall owner weighed the meat, he chuckled and joked, "Oh, it's you again! Buying so much meat, what are you making for a delicious meal?"

Jiang Man replied with a smile, "You'd better pick out a good piece of braised pork for me."

After buying the meat, she went to the vegetable stall to pick out fresh greens and potatoes.

She squatted down, picked up a bunch of greens, and carefully checked for any yellow or rotten leaves.

After picking out the greens, I picked up a few potatoes, squeezed them to make sure they were firm and plump, and then put them in the basket with satisfaction.

When Shi An and Shi Ning got home, they were doing their homework when they saw Jiang Man and Wang Xiu returning from the market. They immediately ran out and asked, "Mom, what delicious food are we making tonight?"

"We're having braised pork for dinner. You two hurry up and finish your homework so we can eat."

Jiang Man first carefully cleaned the meat, cut it into evenly sized cubes, and then prepared the sauce for making braised pork according to his unique recipe.

Wang Xiu was in charge of tending the fire. She skillfully added firewood to the stove, and the flames roared upwards, turning the bottom of the pot red-hot.

Jiang Manze stood in front of the stove, first heating the oil in the wok, then adding scallions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings to sauté until fragrant, and then adding the chopped pork belly pieces and starting to stir-fry.

As the pork belly was stir-fried, it gradually turned golden brown, and the fat was rendered out, filling the entire kitchen with a rich aroma of meat. Jiang Man then added the prepared sauce and an appropriate amount of water, covered the pot, and simmered it over low heat.

While the braised pork was stewing, Jiang Man started preparing the shredded potatoes and greens. She worked quickly, cutting the potatoes into thin and even shreds, soaking them in water for a while, and then draining them for later use.

The vegetables were washed clean and placed in a basket to the side. Soon, the aroma of the braised pork grew stronger, its enticing scent filling the air.

Jiang Man lifted the lid of the pot, checked the heat and the tenderness of the meat, and thought it was about right. He then turned up the heat to reduce the sauce. The braised pork turned a bright red color, and the sauce thickened and clung to the meat, making it look incredibly appetizing.

Next, Jiang Man started stir-frying shredded potatoes and green vegetables.

She washed the pot, reheated it, poured in oil, added the shredded potatoes and stir-fried them quickly. Then she added vinegar, chili peppers and other seasonings, stir-fried them for a few seconds, and the hot and sour shredded potatoes were ready. The hot and sour aroma instantly filled the kitchen.

The evening was a trial run of the dishes. Seeing Shi An and Shi Ning wolfing down their food, Jiang Man felt more confident.

So the next day, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu didn't set up their breakfast stall. Instead, they cooked and packed meals at home in the morning, and then went to the dock to sell boxed lunches at noon. Jiang Man didn't dare to sell too much on the first day, since he didn't know the market price.

Upon arriving at the dock, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu found a relatively conspicuous spot, set up their baskets, uncovered the cloth, and began to call out, "Selling boxed lunches! Delicious boxed lunches with meat and vegetables, and at a great price!"

Jiang Man's voice was a bit louder than Wang Xiu's: "Everyone come and see! These boxed lunches are freshly made and guaranteed to be delicious!"

Finally, a few workers were drawn over. Looking at the boxed lunches, they asked curiously, "How much does one boxed lunch cost? What kind of dishes are included?"

Jiang Man quickly introduced with a smile: "Brothers, this boxed lunch costs 35 cents. It contains braised pork, hot and sour shredded potatoes, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. It's very appetizing. Why don't you try it?"

The workers looked at each other and thought the price was reasonable, so they said, "Let us have a few to try. If it's good, all of us workers will buy some."

Jiang Man was overjoyed and quickly got them boxed lunches, adding, "Thank you for coming, brothers. If you like what you eat, please help spread the word."

The workers took the boxed lunches, opened them, and started tasting them. After just a few bites, they exclaimed, "Wow, this boxed lunch tastes really good! The braised pork is authentic, and the shredded potatoes are flavorful too. It's worth the price!"

Hearing the praise, the other workers also gathered around and started buying boxed lunches, one for each of them.

Many more stories and gains await them in the future.

The fifty boxed meals were sold out in less than an hour.

On the way back, Wang Xiu couldn't stop smiling.

"Sister-in-law, you're so smart. Selling boxed lunches definitely earns more than selling breakfast, and they sell out much faster too."

"This isn't just my achievement alone." Jiang Man sighed, relieved. "Let's make thirty more servings tomorrow."

"it is good!"

Meanwhile, Jiang He and Liu Chunlian didn't see Jiang Man setting up her stall in the morning, and assumed she was scared. When she returned to the village, she was all smug.

"To be honest, selling breakfast is really profitable. We made five or six yuan this morning."

"Of course, but our costs are still too high. We need to find a way to reduce them."

Jiang He and Liu Chunlian parted ways at the door. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Lin Yanqing sitting at the table reading a book. Her face was filled with barely suppressed joy. She moved closer to Lin Yanqing and said excitedly, "Yanqing, I have some good news for you! Mom and I made some money selling breakfast this morning!"

Lin Yanqing put down the book in her hand, looked up at Jiang He, her eyes full of doubt.

"Really, Xiaohe? Things weren't going well before, how come you're making money now?"

Seeing that Lin Yanqing didn't believe her, Jiang He wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, she became even more interested. She smiled mysteriously and said, "Yanqing, don't you believe me? I'm not lying to you. Just you wait and see."

As she spoke, she turned around and took out a cloth bag from her pocket. She carefully opened it and found a stack of loose money inside, including banknotes and coins. Although the denominations were not large, the amount was not small.

Lin Yanqing was genuinely surprised when he saw the money. His eyes widened, he stood up, took the stack of money and examined it carefully, his face full of astonishment.

"I didn't expect you guys to actually make this business a success. It seems you've put a lot of effort into it these past few days."

Jiang He proudly raised her chin and said with a smile, "Of course! My mom and I work hard every day from dawn till dusk, trying to figure out how to make breakfast even better and attract customers. As a result, we've gradually started to have repeat customers, and business is getting better and better. Today, when we did the math, we made this much. Our lives will definitely get better and better in the future."