Yu Xiaocao, who was so busy that her mouth was dry, sat down to drink saliva to moisten her throat. When she met a disappointed guest who didn't buy a watermelon, she fooled others into paying a deposit to make a reservation. All the guests who are booked, the watermelon will be reserved, and it will not cause the phenomenon of not being able to buy it when it is late.

Many of the guests made deposits, and she issued receipts to the guests in slightly immature stick words and Arabic numerals. Her font and glyph also have an anti-counterfeiting effect. Because, the next day, a second-rate son in the town came over with a receipt to ask for watermelon, which was recognized by Yu Xiaocao at a glance. The guy still wanted to quibble, but later in the face of the reality of Yu Xiaocao's receipt of "missing arms and legs", he finally couldn't argue. Li Li, who was helped by the store, was twisted and sent to the yamen.

In fact, after word of mouth, Tanggu Gua Shop has something to do with the Yamen, and there are almost few people in the entire Tanggu Town who don't know about it. This second-rate son also hit the muzzle of the gun, and he paved the way for the melon. After that, no one dared to fight the idea of Yujiagua Shop.

After hanging a wooden sign on the shop door that read, "Watermelons have been sold out, tomorrow will be early", Yu Xiaocao bent down to pick up the money box, blushed and exhausted his strength, and the money box remained on the table steadily. Li Li next to him saw it and laughed so hard that he fell!

"Do you know how many watermelons were sold today? If you sell only three taels for one, it will cost more than three hundred taels! Your little arms and legs, and you still want to lift the cash box? Li Li rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms, easily picked up the box and clamped it under his arm, and asked, "Say, where are you going?" I'll take it for you! ”

"Go to the Treasure House opposite! It's been a busy morning, Uncle Li, aren't you hungry? Let's go, let's eat! Yu Xiaocao estimated that the banquet over there should not have opened the table, and it was just in time for the past.

Li Li held the money box and strode towards the Zhenyu Building. The price of the food in Zhenyulou is not something that anyone can eat if they want to. His salary, if he doesn't eat or drink for a month, he may not be able to eat a decent meal! Today is a rare opportunity, he has to throw off his arms and eat a big meal.

Yu Xiaocao, along with the money box, was sent to the table of guests who were either rich or expensive in the house town. As soon as he entered the door, Dean Yuan quipped, "Yo! Our little shopkeeper is finally here! Today's business is good, it must be enough for these two tables of meals! ”

Xiaocao, who was still immersed in the joy of making money, immediately changed color when she heard this. That's right! The consumption of the private room of the Zhenyulou cannot be taken without a hundred taels of silver. If you order all the signature dishes and specialties, more than 200 taels of silver may not be enough. Oh, my God! Isn't she busy working for nothing today?

Seeing that the girl was drooping her head, crying and mourning, and looking pitiful, the house town said busily: "My daughter's shop opened today, and I, as a godfather, should help entertain guests!" Zhou family boy, today's banquet is mine! ”

Zhou Zixu had already seen the appearance of Xiaocao's small wealth fan, and knew that she was really distressed about the unheated silver at this time, so he hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Fang, how can I let you pay for it?" To tell you the truth, the most popular oyster sauce dishes, roast chicken, and osmanthus duck in our store are all recipes from Xiaocao. It can be said that without Xiaocao, there would be no current Zhenyulou. These two tables of food, even if it is my thank you gift to Xiaocao, don't mention any money or not! ”

As soon as he heard that he didn't need his own money, Xiaocao, a little money fan, suddenly smiled. Looking at the table full of dishes with tempting aromas, she stood up, picked up the cup, replaced the wine with tea, and saluted all the guests present: "Today's small shop opened, I didn't expect so many distinguished guests to come to congratulate. Xiaocao replaces wine with tea, toast everyone, please-"

The youngest person here is also older than Xiaocao's father, and when he saw a small person with pink makeup, he was serious and talked about adults with a cup, and he thought it was quite funny, and they all smiled knowingly, and took a sip of the wine glass very face-savingly.

Xiaoshi obediently poured wine for the guests, and Yu Xiaocao politely and thoughtfully let everyone eat food. Old lady Yao looked at the two little guys, who could still hold up the scene, and couldn't help laughing: "This Yu family is really good at teaching children, those grandchildren in my family, at this age, they are all coquettish and crying!" ”

"Isn't there an old saying: the children of the poor are in charge of the house early! Your old grandchildren grew up in a blessed nest, so they don't need to be like us. Grandpa Yao, I will pour you a glass of wine, thank you for your family for your continued support to us! "Yu Xiaocao would also face some entertainment in his previous life, so he was quite comfortable.

Old lady Yao drank the wine poured by Xiaocao very happily, and laughed: "It's your family's food!" Ever since I ate your food, other people's crops don't taste like that! In the past, I loved meat and almost no vegetables. Now, I can't eat without your vegetables! Look at me now, I am always strong, and now I will check the previous problems, hey! All that's it! I think a big part of it is because I ate your food......"

"Look at what you said, our vegetables are not a panacea, how can they be as magical as you say? I also learned some medical science from the barefoot doctor in the village, and I know that eating more vegetables is good for the body! You used to be in poor health because you didn't like vegetables. I love to eat it now, so my body is fine! It has nothing to do with our vegetables! Yu Xiaocao didn't want others to know the secret of her vegetables, so she hurriedly explained.

Mrs. Yao still thinks that it is the credit of the Yu family's vegetables: "That is also the fresh and watery vegetables grown by your family, and the taste is excellent." I can eat it! At the end of the day, it's your vegetables that are to blame! ”

Zhou Zixu smiled at this time: "Old Man Yao, Xiaocao, don't praise one desperately, and the other is desperately humble." Old man, the vegetables used in our Zhenyu Building are also Xiaocao's family, you can eat more if you like! ”

Wu Xianling nodded while tasting the oyster sauce lettuce: "The fried vegetarian dishes with oyster sauce in Zhenyulou are absolutely delicious!" You may not have a chance to eat in the future......"

Wednesday Shao hurriedly said: "Uncle Wu, our Zhenyulou Beijing branch has been open for several months, and you are not afraid that you will not be able to eat oyster sauce dishes in the capital." Besides, there is oyster sauce for sale in our spice shop in Beijing. Now, many dignitaries have this seasoning in their kitchens. ”

Old lady Yao couldn't let go of the green vegetables fried in oyster sauce, and when he heard this, he immediately said: "Do you also have oyster sauce for sale in Tanggu?" Our family's current purchase is too incompetent to miss such an important one. ”

"Old man, the shop next to the Zhenyu Building deals in our 'Haitian' condiments. In addition to oyster sauce, there is also monosodium glutamate and bean curd. In the future, there will be more and more condiments, and if you need them, you can send someone to buy them. I'll give you a 20% discount......" Zhou Zixu really has a talent for business.

Wu Xianling smiled and pointed his finger at him, and said, "You! Don't forget to sell your products when you have a meal! ”

Wu Gongzi gnawed on the roast chicken and said, "Xiao Xu, do you still use marketing for seasonings?" I've heard that a lot of people can't get it in line! ”

Zhou Zixu said modestly: "I want to thank you for your support and love......"

The people at the table talked and laughed, and the food was very enjoyable. Especially the watermelon fruit plate sent later, under the skillful hands of the chef, carved into a beautiful plate, which makes people reluctant to start. The sweetness of the watermelon has won everyone's appreciation.

At the end of the show, Xiaocao took the watermelons left for the distinguished guests, and each of them brought them back to taste. Today's opening banquet, although Xiaocao was caught off guard, it can be regarded as a joy for the guests and hosts.

In the afternoon, Xiaocao had to go back to Dongshan Village, and the house town stayed behind to guard the melon shop. In order to be busy with the melon shop, the house town and his two subordinates did not go to the dock for several days. It's not common for Xiaocao to look at it, and she thinks she should hire someone to look at the shop.

Who to hire? This person must first have a good character, a flexible mind, and it is best to be able to afford a shop. Xiaocao returned home and discussed with her father and mother, and felt that this job was none other than her aunt.

The eldest aunt was honest and kind, and when the Yu family was in the most difficult time, she had privately used the money she had saved to support them. Han also has experience in doing business at the dock, and it is impossible for melon shops to be as popular as they opened today in the future, and when they stabilize themselves, it should be no problem for one person to take care of them.

The trustee brought a letter, and Han came over that afternoon. Also with him were Xiaocao's grandmother and two uncles.

"You kid, you can't be too busy to say it sooner! You, what do you want your mother to say about you, you have to die by yourself! Grandma Xiaocao nodded at Liu's forehead and counted it in distress.

Liu Shi lowered his head and said with a smile: "It's just the past two days that the watermelon has come down, and I've been a little busy." I am a married daughter, how can I always trouble my mother's family? ”

"My own family, what do you say is troublesome or not?" Han neatly helped load the car, and she was ready to follow the watermelon cart to the town. She even brought a change of clothes, and then lived in the shop for a long time!

Xiaocao's uncle was talking to Yu Hai and Xiaocao about selling watermelons: "I don't think your two cars are necessarily enough, so forget about borrowing a donkey cart." Don't delay your business! ”

Yu Xiaocao interjected: "Uncle, don't worry about this!" On Wednesday, he also had a horse-drawn carriage at home, which he didn't usually use. I borrowed it from him. ”

"You kid, you're going to trouble the young master of the Zhou family again!" Yu Hai shook his head helplessly and said.

Yu Xiaocao grimaced and said, "This is what he borrowed from me voluntarily!" Besides, his carriage is idle, and lending it to me is a good use! Uncle, you can use the Zhou family's carriage to load more goods! ”

"If you have a carriage, it's easy to do! I've discussed it with your second uncle, watermelons are expensive things, and it's enough for you to have your family in the town. We are going to go to Fucheng, where there are more rich and noble people, and it should not be impossible to sell! "Liu Pei is much more courageous than the second child.

Yu Xiaocao expressed support: "Uncle, when are you going to go?" My godfather has something to do and will go back to Fucheng tomorrow, and if you can make time, you can come with him. When the time comes, my godfather will support you, so as not to meet hooligans and bullies or something......"

Fucheng is not as small as Tanggu, and the folk customs are relatively simple. Watermelons are indeed a rare item at this time, and it will inevitably attract people with hot eyes. There is a house in the town, and the two Liu Pei brothers will definitely not be able to suffer!