Mrs. Shen left after finishing her meal. Of course, she forced herself to go to the counter and paid the money, not wanting Cheng Wanwan to treat a junior like her.
However, the busyness of Daheyan Restaurant has not stopped, and there is still an endless stream of people coming to try the dishes.
There is also a fresh dish to try this time, roasted tofu and preserved eggs. Each small plate contains a spoonful, which is just enough for one bite.
For other dishes, you can guess what they are made of after just one bite, but this one has caused the most discussion.
"I know the white stuff here is tofu, and the black and brown stuff looks like eggs, but the eggs must be smelly when they become this color, right?"
"It's very soft, tender and fragrant. When I pour it into my mouth, it slides down my throat. I always feel like I haven't had enough."
"This dish on the menu costs four hundred cents, which is really expensive. This restaurant is not affordable for our little boss."
"We people couldn't afford it at first sight, and the Suiru people didn't kick us out. The Suiru people are really open-minded, gentle and generous."
"Hey, waiter, come on!"
Someone shouted, and Yan Tiezi immediately walked over and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, if you have any requests, please make them as soon as possible."
The woman said with some embarrassment: "What is the black stuff in this tofu? It's okay if you can't tell me. I'm just asking."
Her family sells tofu. Tofu can be made into thousands of dishes, but I have never seen anything like this before, so I am particularly curious.
Yan Tiezi replied with a smile: "These black and yellow ones are called Songhua eggs, and they are made of duck eggs. If this sister-in-law wants to buy them, she can go to Dahe Village and ask. This thing is only found in Dahe Village."
This was what Cheng Wanwan had told her before. Whenever anyone asked, she would help promote Songhuadan.
This winter, Mrs. Zhu and her family made thousands of preserved eggs, and Daheyan restaurant alone would definitely not be able to use them all, so they had to expand sales.
Mrs. Zhu is an old man, and Huzi Zhu is a child. Neither of them is convincing, and they have been busy for more than half a month and have not found a good way.
Cheng Wanwan took over this matter. She is responsible for guiding the way. How to sell it and how the business is depends entirely on the Zhu family's own destiny.
"How much does this preserved egg cost?" the woman couldn't help but ask again.
Yan Tiezi replied very patiently: "A duck egg costs three cents in Ping'an County. This preserved egg is quite complicated to make. It takes two months to take shape, so the price is naturally more expensive."
When he said this, everyone felt a little embarrassed. It was more expensive, by how much. If it was too expensive, ordinary people like them couldn't afford it.
"Ten cents each." Yan Tiezi said with a smile, "These preserved eggs are delicious. They can be eaten directly or cooked into dishes. They are great with wine. If the sisters-in-law want it, they can make it in Dahe. Make a reservation for the banquet, just come and pick it up tomorrow."
Ten cents is actually a bit expensive. A bowl of noodles only costs ten cents. It seems cheap. A dish of tofu and preserved eggs in Dahe Banquet costs four hundred cents. You can buy a preserved egg for ten cents. Go back, buy a few pieces of tofu for four or five pennies, stir them according to your feeling, and you can make a delicious dish.
"Then I want a preserved egg."
"Let me buy one too and try it when I go back."
"Tomorrow I will buy some tofu and try it in a dish, so that the children at home can also try it."
The women paid for each of them and ordered one each. In total, there were only a dozen preserved eggs, but this was just the beginning. After these people tasted the deliciousness of preserved eggs, they would not order as few as just one in the future.
Songhua eggs are a traditional delicacy of the Chinese nation. People who don’t like them are reluctant to touch them, but people who like them love them very much. Those people who like Songhua eggs are potential permanent customers.
At dinner time in the afternoon, the restaurant became lively again.
Zhao Ergou and Yan Tiezi were in charge of receiving guests, Lu Yingxue and Cheng Wanwan were in charge of serving dishes, Zhao Dawang served tea to the guests, Chunhua helped the kitchen wash dishes, and Wu Huiniang was busy with a spatula.
Fortunately, there are only ten tables, so no one will be overwhelmed.
Before it gets completely dark, the day's work is finally over.
Almost all the ingredients in the kitchen have been used up. The chicken, duck, fish and meat are all purchased, and the vegetarian side dishes are bought in the village. Nothing is wasted.
Zhao Ergou was banging his abacus, calculating the day's bills.
Cheng Wanwan, Lu Yingxue and Wu Huiniang went to the kitchen to help Chunhua wash the dishes.
This girl had been washing, preparing and chopping vegetables all day long, and she had to wash dishes in the gap of time. She was so busy that she was dizzy and tired and sweating profusely.
"Uncle, Mrs. Yu, sister-in-law, you go sit outside and rest, and I'll do the washing." Chunhua took care of everything, "I can handle it all by myself."
Wu Huiniang sat on the edge of a big basin quickly: "There are so many bowls, you have to wash them as long as you want."
In addition to the plates and dishes for the main meal, most of them are small plates for free tastings, and a bucket of chopsticks. It is indeed a lot of work. After washing these, the kitchen still has to do a big cleaning, which will be busy for at least another month. hour.
Cheng Wanwan glanced at the sky outside and realized that it was really getting late.
She had to hire a dishwasher, otherwise the end of work would have to be delayed by half an hour.
Although the purpose of doing business is to make money, she can't make people stupid. Earning money easily is what she pursues.
"Mom, the account has been settled!"
Zhao Ergou walked over with excitement on his face and handed the account book to Cheng Wanwan.
She wiped her hands with her apron, stood up, and took the account book. Today's total profit was seventy-two taels of silver, plus the membership fees recharged by customers, six gold card members, eighteen silver card members, a total of eight One hundred and fifty-two taels of silver.
The cost was mainly for dishes such as chicken, duck, and fish, which cost more than thirty taels of silver. Most of them were used for free trials. After deducting these, there was still a lot of net profit.
Zhao Ergou's breathing became a little rapid.
When his mother launched this membership card activity before, he always thought it was something she took for granted, but it turns out that many people are willing to apply for the card.
In this way, I almost made back the money I spent to buy this shop.
Cheng Wanwan took the account book and walked to the counter. As he walked, he said: "These twenty-odd card customers are all wealthy owners. If our restaurant launches any new dishes, we can ask Tiezi to deliver them." Give these customers free tastings to enhance customer loyalty..."
She carefully talked about some business methods and methods with Zhao Ergou. Zhao Ergou listened attentively. The mother and son did not pay attention to the time and accidentally talked for half an hour.
Then the kitchen was finished, Lu Yingxue rubbed her slender waist and walked out, sighing: "Sister Wanwan, you must give me more wages. I am really exhausted today. I won't come tomorrow. I'm so sorry." 's not coming."
Cheng Wanwan laughed and said: "Tomorrow the second round of the county examination will be revealed, are you sure you won't come?"
"Well, let's come."
Lu Yingxue continued to rub her waist. She just wanted to know if her son was on the list as soon as possible, not just to make a little money.
After the restaurant was tidied up, a large group of people headed back home.
Yan Tiezi's home is in the city, so he can just walk back. Zhao Ergou and Zhao Dawang were sitting outside the car driving, while Cheng Wanwan and the four other women were sitting in the car.
The main road was pitch dark at night, but fortunately there was moonlight, and Zhao Ergou was already familiar with this road. It didn't take long before he arrived at the entrance of Dahe Village.
