Chapter 199: In the New Shop
The bolt came out with the account book, talking about the business in the shop for half a month, the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were smiling, and his little face was red with excitement, "Master, the food has been selling better and better these days, and there are still many big families in the south and west of the city. ”
Rui Xue remembered the plagiarism that Zhao Fengnian had just said, but she was not so optimistic, "Our shop has a good business, in addition to the good taste of food, it is also a novelty, after a while, if someone else also opens such a shop, I am afraid that the business will be affected." ”
The bolt immediately made a bitter face, rubbed his hands and said hurriedly, "Then what should I do?" Master, do you want me to inquire first? ”
Rui Xue shook her head and said with a smile, "Your shopkeeper is not qualified, you are too impatient, you know, even the best time-honored brand in Wudu cannot make all the money in the world, there are always some trade-offs." Although our method can be learned by others, after all, it is the first, and how many others will open, as long as we ensure that the good taste remains the same, it will be the best and most authentic in the hearts of diners. Let's hold the territory in the east of the city, and then attract some diners from other places, it is enough to make money, as for the west of the city, the south and the north of the city, even if it is distributed to other peers, it is not too unique to do business. ”
The bolt nodded again and again when he heard this, and finally bowed and saluted, "Master Xie has taught, and the apprentice will definitely be more attentive in the future." ”
Rui Xue patted him on the shoulder and praised, "You are only thirteen years old, naturally you can't catch up with those old shopkeepers who are shrewd, but you have also done a good job, and it will definitely be better if you have more experience in the future." ”
When Cui Niang heard this, she also opened her mouth to help, "What the sister said is right, the little shopkeeper is doing well, not to mention that the accounts are doing well, but all the diners who come to our shop, as long as he meets once, he will recognize them next time." He also got along well with his neighbors, and everyone praised him for his diligence and ability. ”
The bolt's face turned even redder, "Aunt Gao also helped a lot..."
"It's not the time to give out red envelopes at the end of the year, why are they all praising each other, are you afraid that I will be stingy and reluctant to give up the silver?" Rui Xue saw that they got along well, and naturally she was also happy, and the word unity was the most important thing at all times. She couldn't help but joke when she opened her mouth, causing everyone to blush and laugh non-stop.
The shop in front of it gradually began to serve customers, and everyone gossiped a few words and was busy, Ruixue simply checked the account book, and was very satisfied with the income of ten taels of silver a day, so calculated, three hundred taels a month, is also a big entry at home.
After earning the money, she was naturally in a good mood, so she thought about making a few good dishes by herself at noon to treat everyone, but as soon as she opened her mouth to inquire where there was a small street that sold vegetables, she was unanimously opposed by everyone, saying that it was dirty and messy, for fear that she would have a good place.
Rui Xue was helpless, touched her belly, complained about her unborn son or daughter, restrained her free steps, and finally compromised, and Caiyun went out to buy it back, Caiyue is a lively character, can't be idle, and wants to play with it, but she also knows that Mrs. is inseparable from people, so she can't wait to stretch out a small slap in her big eyes, and pull her sister's clothes to go out together.
Ruixue looked funny, so she picked up Niuniu and Dalu who were tired of her, and said with a smile, "I take the two children to talk, I can't get out of this yard left and right, Caiyue doesn't have to wait in front of me, you two sisters go together, be careful on the road." ”
Caiyue immediately cheered, was glared at by her sister fiercely, and playfully stuck out her tongue, Caiyun was really helpless to this sister, so she had to salute and throw the basket to her, and the sisters opened the back door and went all the way.
Rui Xue was disgusted with the stuffiness in the house, so she led the two children to sit under the laurel tree in the yard, peeled pine nuts and melon seeds for them to eat, and whispered a little story, listening to the two children are attentive, big eyes do not blink, very cute.
Kuroko tied an apron, was arrested by his mother as a temporary buddy, it happened that two scholars came to the shop, because they hadn't seen each other for many days, they were very happy, so they went up to the second floor to have a drink and talk, and on a whim, they took out their pen and ink to paint. Kuroko looked at the novelty, and when he came down to get the wine and food, he couldn't help but tell Ruixue about it, dancing with his hands and being very excited.
Rui Xue then remembered that the private school at home only teaches literacy and hyphenation on weekdays, and it is still a bit monotonous, if the children take the children's examination in the future, in addition to making a few poems, there is nothing else to do, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, not at all, but it is a bit of a joke, and I can't say that I have to invite another Mr. calligraphy and painting.
If it is a round of three or five days, teaching for half a day, you don't have to live at home permanently, just pick up and drop off from the carriage in the city, take advantage of this free time, even Mr. Yan can take a rest, it is really a matter of killing two birds with one stone.
She pondered so much in her heart that she delayed telling the story to the two little babies, causing them to puff their mouths and come forward and shake her arm.
Zhao Fengnian happened to come back from outside, so he took the candied fruit he bought back and coaxed the two children to play aside, and then said with a smile, "You haven't always liked children, why aren't you bright today?" ”
Rui Xue glared at him and said angrily, "Who said it wasn't bright, it's just that I'm thinking about something and delaying telling them the story." ”
"Oh, the proprietress of the Zhao family has a good idea to make money again, tell it to her husband." Zhao Fengnian saw that there was no one in the courtyard, he was very quiet, and he spoke a lot more casually.
Rui Xue stuffed a handful of pine nuts into him, and then said with a smile while waiting to eat Ren'er, "Just now Kuroko was very happy to see people painting, and I suddenly remembered that children only read and practice calligraphy on weekdays, isn't it too monotonous, if it goes on like this, they will teach nerds with very narrow vision, but it's not good." You say, should we hire another Mr. Calligraphy and Painting? ”
Zhao Fengnian blew the pine nut skin in his hand, sent it to his wife, and said with a smile, "Now that the business is good, it's not bad for those bunches and taels, but the private school in Dongyuan is too small, I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate the two gentlemen, so why don't you talk to Mr. Yan and ask him to do it concurrently?" ”
Rui Xue shook her head, "Mr. Yan is already very tired from teaching more than a dozen children's poems and essays on weekdays, and I am afraid that it will not be enough to add one more calligraphy and painting." It's better to hire a talent who is good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting in the city, and go to our house every five days to teach for a day, and it just so happens that Mr. Yan can also rest, do you think it's good? ”
"Well, that sounds good." Zhao Fengnian pondered for a moment, counted all the scholars he knew because of the poetry club some time ago, and really found a suitable one, and said with a smile, "I remember that there is a Wei Xiucai, who seems to be very talented, and it is said that the hundred flowers drawn can attract bees to fall, why don't I ask a few words, if I can invite him, if not, let's slowly search." ”
"Well, it's better that he is also proficient in chess, and has traveled abroad, telling the children about the customs of other cities..."
Rui Xue counted her fingers and said the same request, Zhao Fengnian who listened to it was really crying and laughing, his wife is shrewd, and she really wants to invite a Mr. Almighty back to think it's cost-effective...
The couple were talking, discussing having lunch to visit Wei Xiucai, when they suddenly heard a bang at the back door, and someone pushed them open from outside.
Zhao Fengnian immediately got up and patted her on the back, and finally when she was relieved, he raised his eyes to see the culprit, which turned out to be Caiyun Caiyue carrying a vegetable basket.
For the first time, the little sisters saw their husband's round eyes, looking angry and ruthless, they were all frightened, standing aside timidly, and even forgot to step forward to make amends, looking very pitiful.
Although the two little girls were bought back by the family, Rui Xue took pity on them for their young age, and they were sensible and well-behaved, and they had always been loved by them as little sisters, and they had never scolded them loudly, so they were naturally reluctant to be frightened at this time, so they smiled and said, "It's me who is greedy, and I eat too much in one bite, so I don't blame them." ”
Zhao Fengnian's face softened, and then he said, "Don't take it as an example." ”
Caiyun Caiyue also woke up at this time, hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and then trotted to the stove with the basket, Caiyue turned her head to look at the back door that was tightly fastened while running, as if there was something powerful there, more terrifying than the angry gentleman.
Rui Xue had some doubts in her heart, but she threw it behind her, and asked Zhao Fengnian to go to the room to drink tea and rest, while she washed her hands and tied her apron to cook.
Speaking of pregnancy is also a magical thing, in the previous month, Ruixue sometimes smelled the smell of green onions and had to vomit for a long time, and suddenly began to have a big appetite in the past few days, especially like to cook by herself, and then eat a few bites on the heat, which is so fragrant that she drools, so now the Zhao family's three meals a day are mostly from her hands.
Previously, Zhao Fengnian and Wu Yu were afraid that she would be tired, and they had to stop her, but later they saw that she was busy and happy, so forget it, after all, no one can compare to her, not how much difference in taste, but the food she made, with a more taste of home, is not only sweet, but also warms the heart and stomach...
Cui Niang and Sister-in-law Wang were almost busy at this time, so they took the somewhat unguarded Caiyun Caiyue to the side, and then gave Ruixue a start.
The young ladies quietly avoided behind the door, and secretly looked at the back door from time to time, Caiyue grabbed her sister's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Sister, that person... Can you catch up? ”
Caiyun was also worried, but she was an older sister, and she wanted to protect her sister, so she tried to pretend to be tough, "No, let's run fast, and besides, the two of us are fatter and taller than when we were at home, and he can't recognize it." ”
Caiyue let out a long sigh of relief and patted her little chest, "If he finds him, we won't recognize him, we are Madame's maids now, and Madame will protect the two of us." ”
Caiyun nodded heavily, and the sisters cautiously went to the back door to listen to the movement, except for a few dog barks in the back alley, there was no sound at all, and they finally let go.
Cui Niang occasionally looked out, and when she saw that their sisters looked different, she smiled and said, "What's wrong with Caiyun Caiyue, I was chased by a dog when I came back from shopping for vegetables, and my little face turned white with fright." ”
Rui Xue took out the braised pork in the pot and responded, "Just now, these two girls closed the door heavily, and they were reprimanded by the shopkeeper, so they were a little frightened." ”
Cui Niang and Sister-in-law Wang both laughed, "The shopkeeper must be distressed and scared you, speaking of which, the sister is really blessed, but there are not a few such husbands in the martial arts." ”
Rui Xue's face was a little blushing, and she didn't say anything, and beckoned them to hurry up and serve the food outside.