Looking at what had just been delivered, the Fang family brothers were disappointed. I thought that Xia Shang was so mysterious, it should be something that would be of great help to business. It could be fresh ingredients, or it could be a secret recipe, but I didn't expect it to be such an ordinary plate and spoon?

In fact, it is not ordinary, because the plate is very well made, and the white porcelain rubbing feels that it can transmit light, only in large households will have such plates, and they will not be used to hold vegetables, but the destination of pastries and fruits.

Such a plate is worth a lot of money, and these two boxes alone are estimated to cost about 100 taels of silver.

"Could it be that the shopkeeper doesn't cook and sells dishes instead?"

"Don't talk nonsense, just take it in and ask."

It took a lot of effort for the Fang family brothers to carry the two big wooden boxes to the backyard, and when they were out of breath, Xia Shang came out of the hut.

"Shopkeeper, something sent by Sister Sangsang."

Xia Shang was overjoyed: "It's been delivered so soon?" ”

Xia Shang opened the box, took out a white porcelain plate, looked it up and down, and nodded with satisfaction: "Wash all the plates inside, put them in the hall to dry, and use them at noon." ”

"Shopkeeper, what's the use of so many plates?"

"Of course, the plate is used to serve rice, but what else can it be used for?"

"Huh?"

"What's so strange about that?"

"Shopkeeper, such a good plate is used to hold rice, or to people you don't know, it's too wasteful, right? I think it's good to use all bowls. ”

Xia Shang smiled bitterly and shook his head, the two brothers were still inexperienced, and patiently explained: "Just because we want to sell it to others to eat, we should pay more attention to the appearance of the food, the color and flavor of the food, the color is ranked first, and it is the most important factor in a dish." I don't need to say more about the difference between the bucket bowl and this white porcelain plate, right? ”

Fang Xiangshu frowned and looked at it again: "Shopkeeper, what you said does have some truth, but how much does it cost to buy so many white porcelain plates just to look good?" How long will it take for us to get back to our roots? ”

"Of course, it doesn't take much trouble to make a living in this alley, but you must know that I never wanted to be in a safe corner. It was a long time to pay for itself on this investment, so I left the name of our shop on the plate. I guess you have to ask why you left these words. The reason is very simple, four words 'brand benefit'. ”

The Fang family brothers opened their mouths, and Xia Shang planned again: "I know what you want to ask, it's not easy to explain now, let's hurry up and prepare today's meal." ”

Xia Shang supervised the two to complete the preparations, but they had to do the stir-fry themselves.

Today, a new plate was replaced, and Xia Shang had new requirements for plating.

The Fang brothers were called to Xia Shang's side: "Since we have used a new plate, our appearance will have to change again." Look, first put the rice in a small bowl, press the rice as tightly as possible, then turn the small bowl upside down on the plate, and remove the small bowl. ”

A neat hemispherical rice ball will do.

The method is very simple, but the effect presented makes the Fang brothers' eyes shine, this kind of plate is obviously much better than pressing rice in a bucket bowl.

At this time, Xia Shang reminded: "Pay attention, the position of the rice ball should be close to the words on the plate, and the name of our store should not be covered." ”

Fang Buyu seemed to understand a little, and asked tentatively: "The shopkeeper wants all the guests to see the name of our store when they eat." ”

Xia Shang nodded, and then used a spoon to spread today's meat and vegetables evenly on the empty space of the plate, next to the rice balls, the dishes were naturally placed in a state of encirclement, and the rice mixed together seemed to be the alternation of the sun and the moon.

The plate is larger, there is still space, the whole plate looks simple and atmospheric, the color matching is also very reasonable, the key is clean and clear, not as messy as when using a bucket bowl.

Finally, with a spoon, it was quietly placed in the corner of the dinner plate and placed in front of the Fang family brothers: "How is it?" If you charge 30 wen for today's meal, do you choose 20 wen yesterday or 30 wen today? ”

If they hadn't seen each other in person, the Fang family brothers wouldn't have believed it, it was obviously a similar meal, why did they only change the setting, but the feeling was completely changed.

At least in the eyes of the Fang brothers, the meal in front of them should be the style of a famous restaurant in the capital, and the price is not too much in silver, just the high-end and high-grade white porcelain plate is worth this amount!

"Choose thirty!" The two brothers spoke in unison.

At this time, the two of them understood why Xia Shang spent so much money on these plates.

"Shopkeeper, I don't think it's too much to sell this meal for a penny. Even those big restaurants don't necessarily do so well. ”

Xia Shang shook his head: "We don't raise the price, it's still twenty wen." ”

"Huh?" The Fang brothers were puzzled, "Why didn't the price increase after spending so much money on plates?" On the opening day, it was said that only that day would sell a copy of 20 wen, and now how many days have passed? Why hasn't the shopkeeper sold it for thirty yuan? ”

"It's good to have profits, it's just for small profits and quick turnover, ten cents is nothing, but it can win us a good reputation. Besides, now is not the time to make money, what we need is fame. You have to remember that the purpose of good food is to make others eat as good as cheap food. Now we can only attract the poor to eat, and in the future we will let the rich eat. ”

The two brothers were a little dazed, Xia Shang didn't explain again, let the two of them practice plating, and at noon today, the two of them should deal with business, and Xia Shang had other things.

……

"Miss! Miss! Xiaolian rushed into Saijiangnan's house in a panic, "The evil cook is out of the store." I'm coming to our race. ”

"Are you sure you're coming to my Saijia?"

While speaking, Sai Jiangnan walked out from behind the screen in men's clothes.

"Miss, you ......"

"Don't worry about it, I have my own measure."

With that, Sai Jiangnan left the room and avoided his family's sight on Anle Street.

The location of Saijiangnan is the three-way intersection of Anle Main Street and the small street where Xia Shang's shop is located, and Xia Shang can be clearly seen coming out of the small street here.

Sai Jiangnan knew that Xia Shang didn't know her, so he could observe it in a dignified manner.

From Xia Shang walking on the main road, passing through Saijia, and leaving Saijia, these were all clearly seen by Saijiangnan, but Xia Shang did not notice it at all.

"Sure enough, it's not coming to my house! The eldest brother had only left home with him before, and it was after that time that the eldest brother went out often. If the death of the eldest brother really had something to do with him, he would definitely not be able to sit still. I certainly didn't leave today to come to my house. ”

Xiaolian hid on the side, dumbfounded: "Miss, can you guess this?" But why did the young lady change into men's clothes? ”

"Men, what good things can be done in a group? My eldest brother and he are a cook, so they can't chant poetry against each other? Where else can you go besides Fireworks, Willow Lane? This also verifies the statement of the puppet. Xiaolian, you go back first, today I want to see where he took his eldest brother. ”

"Miss, I'll follow you. That cook is fierce, I'm afraid you'll suffer. ”

"Don't talk nonsense, I have to go. Don't reveal my whereabouts. ”