Chapter 22 Talking Business
Shopkeeper Wang has never eaten such a delicacy, and he dares to guarantee that at least no one in the whole city should have eaten the so-called "lo-mei", after all, he is the shopkeeper of the restaurant, in the early years, he traveled all over the country, he has studied the diet, has eaten countless delicacies, and is quite accomplished, but he has never heard of the dish of "lo-mei".
If he could sell this lo-mei in a restaurant, and only he could sell it, he couldn't imagine how hot the business would be.
"Brother and sister, how did you make this lo-mei? How come I haven't heard of it before? It's a taste that's hard to forget. The shopkeeper asked casually.
Gu Liuxi didn't fall for him, pretended to be angry, and said: "My father-in-law also said that the shopkeeper Wang is a person he trusts, and he will never lose us, but I didn't expect you to even fight your brother's idea, if this lo-mei practice is known to you, where will I solicit business in the future?" ”
The corners of Song Yu's mouth raised slightly.
Seeing that Gu Liuxi was angry, the shopkeeper Wang hurriedly said: "No, no, brother and sister, I didn't mean that, that is, I asked casually, and I definitely didn't mean to steal the recipe." ”
"Hehe, shopkeeper Wang doesn't have to explain, I'm just joking." Gu Liuxi will accept it when she sees it, as long as she lets the shopkeeper know that she is not easy to fool, there is no need to make both parties unhappy. Then she said: "But even if you know the recipe, it's useless, the cooking time of this lo-mei must be accurate, and if there is a slight mistake, the taste will inevitably be greatly lost, and I have been doing it for many years to make it like this." ”
Hearing her say this, Shopkeeper Wang completely dispelled the idea of stealing recipes. Didn't you hear people say it would take years to learn? If he has to wait for his cooks to grow up, in case he goes to other restaurants in the future, won't this add to his own blockage?
He didn't suspect that Gu Liuxi was lying, if this lo-mei was really so easy to make, it wouldn't have been made by anyone for so many years.
Shopkeeper Wang is a shrewd businessman, Gu Liuxi didn't beat around the bush anymore, and said: "Shopkeeper Wang, at least for now, I am the only one in the whole city, no one will do it except me, if you want it, just give a suitable price." ”
"I wonder what my brother and sister think is the right price?" As soon as the shopkeeper Wang heard it, he knew that Gu Liuxi was really here to sell lo-mei, and it must have been for the sake of Song Yu's face, so he only sold it to his restaurant. If that were the case, he would have to buy the lo-mei anyway.
Gu Liuxi didn't know what the price of other meat dishes in the restaurant was, Song Yu had been staying in the village, and it was estimated that he had never eaten in the restaurant, so it was useless to ask him.
"Shopkeeper Wang also knows that wild boar meat is more expensive than ordinary pork, and I also used a lot of ingredients to marinate this taste, and it cost more than 100 copper coins, you see?"
The shopkeeper sighed for a moment, "If it is winter, the wild boar hibernates in the hole, it is difficult to hunt, a pound of wild boar can be sold for ten yuan, but this season can only be sold for about seven or eight yuan, plus the ...... you said, brother and sister."
He took out his abacus, crackled and calculated for a while, and said, "If you sell it in a restaurant, it can be sold for about 30 wen per catty." ”
Thirty essays? So high? Gu Liuxi was almost dumbfounded.
No wonder people say that restaurants and restaurants are highly profitable, and when this lo-mei is placed on the rich people's table, it can actually triple the price, which is really unexpected to her.
Shopkeeper Wang smiled, "If there are many people who eat, I'm afraid the price will rise, but it's up to you, brother and sister." ”
Gu Liuxi said with a smile: "I naturally understand what the shopkeeper Wang means, don't worry, you and my father-in-law are old acquaintances, I will only sell this lo-mei to you, and I will never spread it." ”
"In addition, the price of lo-mei," the shopkeeper Wang thought for a moment, and said: "It's better to be like this, brother and sister, how much lo-mei do you have, after I sell it, you and I will divide it into three or seven, I will be three and you seven, what do you think?" ”
Gu Liuxi silently calculated, although she said that she had a big head, the wild boar and the marinade were hers, but the marinade only cost more than seventy yuan, and the chrysanthemums and cicada clothes bought for Aunt Song were also counted, and the more you use it, the more fragrant it is. So if you really let the shopkeeper Wang sell it, let alone Sanqi, even Wuwu can make a profit, and save her the effort of selling it herself.
If she sells it herself, without the gold-lettered signboard of Jiashan Tower, she will definitely not be able to sell it for the high price of 30 Wen.
"Okay, Sanqi is Sanqi, I'm tired of Brother Wang." When the agreement was reached, Gu Liuxi also automatically changed his words and brought the relationship between the two closer.
"Brother and sister are refreshing, hahaha." The shopkeeper laughed.
The two agreed to wait for all the lo-mei to be sold and then settle with Gu Liuxi, because at that time they would know how much money they had sold, and if they would share it with Gu Liuxi at the price of 30 wen now, if the price increased later, Gu Liuxi would probably lose money.
And Gu Liuxi is not afraid of the shopkeeper Wang's tricks, if she can't do a business once, her lo-mei will never be sold in Jiashan Building again, and it is impossible for the shopkeeper Wang to make a big mistake for the sake of a little profit in front of him.
Then Song Yu took out the wild boar meat and weighed it, exactly one hundred catties, in addition, the braised bean curd and braised fat sausage were also sold together with the braised pork, although the price was lower, but it could also allow people who could not afford to eat braised pork to try it and expand the fame of braised pork.
Coming out of Jiashan Tower, Gu Liuxi stretched his waist, "Ah, it's really good, I've finally solved a problem, let's see how the lo-mei sells." ”
Song Yu stood behind her, looking at her contented and lazy appearance, and for some reason, his heart was also filled with joy.
If only she could be so happy all the time.
Song Yu clenched his fists, he also had to work harder to give Gu Liuxi a better life.
It was in the morning, the streets were very lively, it was more fun than the market in the village, and the things sold were more abundant and complete, Gu Liuxi was reluctant to leave for a while, and took Song Yuman Street around.
"Look, there's a pharmacy here, let's go in and have a look, do you still have any silver on you?"
Song Yu touched the cloth pocket containing the money, "There are more than 100 yuan." ”
"It should be enough, let's go in and buy some medicine." Gu Liuxi took his arm and walked inside.
Song Yudao: "Do you want to give my mother medicine to treat her eyes?" ”
"No, the medicinal materials that my mother needs have been prepared, and I will decoct the medicine when I go back in the afternoon," Gu Liuxi smiled mysteriously at him, "Anyway, you can come in and help me pay." ”
Seeing her smiling delicately, Song Yu couldn't help but show a faint smile.
The medicine hall in the town was much larger than the Renji Hall where Gu Liuxi and the others went, and the guys were more clever, and when they saw the two of them walking in coarse cloth clothes, they didn't show impatience, and greeted them warmly.
"I don't know what the two of you are talking about? If you want to see a doctor, you have to wait a while, there is a stool here to sit and rest. The man graciously moved the bench over, and then said, "You two want some water?" ”
Song Yu's expression was cold, and Gu Liuxi smiled: "Thank you, but don't worry, I have a prescription here, just help me catch the medicine." ”