Liu Yan's eyes dimmed, "Am I thinking wrong? I knew it couldn't be done. I don't have the ability."
Gu Xiao said slowly: "No, I believe in your ability. I have never doubted that you can do this. It's just that it's the cold winter and it's too hard to set up a food stall in the county. Qianqian and I are both capable of making money." You don’t need to work so hard to get money.”
As Gu Xiao spoke, his eyes fell on Liu Yan's weather-beaten hands, and a trace of unbearability flashed in his eyes.
Nie Qianqian had long wanted to let Liu Yan use her strengths, but setting up a roadside food stall in the cold winter was too much work. What she wanted to do was to open a restaurant or even a restaurant for her in the future.
Nie Qianqian: "Mom, it goes without saying that you are good at cooking. I have already told you that my real idea is to open a restaurant in the future, but it will take some time to prepare."
Liu Yan could tell that Gu Xiao and Nie Qianqian didn't distrust her, but felt sorry for her and didn't want her to work hard.
She would never dare to think about opening a restaurant. She knew that Nie Qianqian had a filial piety and wanted to lead her to live a better life in the future. But Qianqian is just a little drug boy, still in the learning stage, how much silver can he earn every month.
Gu Xiao can make money, but that requires going to the library to copy books every day.
No, Gu Xiao can't copy books, he must study hard!
That day, every word the dean of Tiande Academy said hit Liu Yan's heart hard. She remembered every word firmly in her heart. Every night before going to bed, she couldn't help but think that she was the one who delayed her. I asked Gu Xiao to study.
Nie Wenye was good at studying and was praised by the whole family. He didn't have to do any work. He could sit quietly in the greenhouse and read in winter. Old Mrs. Nie was afraid that his hands would get cold, so she gave him a hand stove every hour. All the money was used to support Nie Wenye's education, and even the money Gu Xiao spent on copying books went into Nie Wenye's pocket.
But what about Gu Xiao?
In the winter, he wore thin clothes and traveled between Qinghe Village and Fulin County. He could not stop even if he was caught in the wind and cold. He had difficulty with his right hand, so he copied books with his left hand. When he returned home, he had to help her with some work. She saw him more than once. His hands were trembling slightly. His body was already weak, but he couldn't eat meat. Sometimes he didn't even have a warm meal.
Nie Wenye can enjoy all this with peace of mind because he can read and hope to pass the exam. But the dean said that Gu Xiao is the first person to get full marks, and the possibility of passing the exam is extremely high. Gu Xiao is better than Nie Wenye. He He is the one who should be placed in the hope of the whole family and held in the palm of his hand! Thinking of all this, her heart felt like it was being cooked by hot oil.
He has been delayed in this family for many years, and he has not even been able to pass the boyhood exam. He must catch up.
"No!" Liu Yan rarely said her words loudly, startling both Gu Xiao and Nie Qianqian.
She looked at Gu Xiao with firm eyes, "You can't copy books anymore. You are a good young man and must study hard. If the Nie family can support Nie Wenye in studying, so can I. I'm not afraid of hard work or tiredness. What I'm afraid of is You wasted your talents. You went to the library to copy books and make money, but I stayed at home. I couldn't do it, and I couldn't feel restless all day long."
Gu Xiao and Nie Qianqian were both stunned in place. It turned out that this was the real reason why Liu Yan wanted to go out and set up a stall.
As the elder of the family, she wanted to help Gu Xiao study well.
Nie Qianqian: "Mom, you don't have to worry about money. I..."
Liu Yan still shook her head, "I know you still have some money in your hand, but that money is rewarded by God. It will be spent one day. I can't do nothing."
Gu Xiao pursed her lips tightly, and her chest felt a little sore.
He has never regarded Liu Yan as his mother. Over the years, he has never called Liu Yan mother, but only addressed him as "you", but Liu Yan was full of elders' love for him.
In the eyes of those so-called superiors, this little bit of care means nothing even if Liu Yan can earn a lot of money even if she works hard. But Gu Xiao has been living in the world from the temple, and over the years he has seen too many conspiracies, plots, and human relationships. He knows in his heart that this caring heart is the most precious and cannot be exchanged for a lot of money.
Nie Qianqian hesitated. She felt that her mentality at the moment was more like that of a parent. On the one hand, she was happy with Liu Yan's change and realized that she wanted to rely on her own hands and abilities to live, but on the other hand, she was afraid of her suffering, being tired, and being at a disadvantage.
Liu Yan persuaded: "Qianqian, didn't you say you want to open a restaurant in the future? If I don't know anything and have no experience, how can I run a restaurant well? Why don't I start from a young age now?"
When Nie Qianqian heard this, she felt it made sense. She looked at Liu Yan. Liu Yan's eyes were full of expectation at this moment, and she was carefully waiting for Qianqian's answer.
Nie Qianqian suddenly smiled.
Her mother has really grown up and knows how to make progress by retreating, so she uses this method to persuade her.
Nie Qianqian took Liu Yan's hand and said, "Okay, I agree. I believe mother can do it."
Tuantuan said at this time, "Grandma, let me help you! Your cooking is so delicious, everyone will eat it up like Tuantuan."
Liu Yan, Nie Qianqian, and Gu Xiao all laughed when they heard Tuantuan's words.
As a family, it seems that nothing is so difficult and everything can be accomplished.
Now that Qianqian agreed, Gu Xiao didn't object anymore.
Nie Qianqian: "Mom, it's okay to cook these dishes in a restaurant, but if you set up a food stall, most of these dishes are not suitable."
Liu Yan looked at her doubtfully, and Nie Qianqian continued, "Firstly, the cost of these dishes is not low. There are a few people in the county who can afford it, but they would not choose to eat at a small roadside food stall. Secondly, It takes a lot of effort to prepare these dishes, and the requirements for stove fire are not low, which is difficult to achieve at a food stall."
Liu Yan nodded repeatedly as she listened, "Qianqian is still thoughtful, so what should we do?"
Nie Qianqian thought for a while, "It's almost winter. Everyone must eat something to warm themselves up when eating at the food stall to keep out the cold."
Liu Yan: "How about selling noodles?" She is pretty good at cooking noodles.
Nie Qianqian shook her head, "Noodle shops can be found everywhere. They are uncompetitive. If you want to sell, just sell what others don't have."
Nie Qianqian recalled what was most popular at the roadside stalls in her previous life, "It's better to sell spicy hotpot with some flour pancakes as the staple food. The cost is not high, the taste is attractive, and it is suitable for winter."
Qianqian continued to think, "One dish is too simple. We can also sell it braised and served with sesame cakes. It will be hot enough to fill your stomach. Add a sauerkraut, vermicelli and meat slices soup. The sauerkraut is appetizing, and it's perfect with a bowl of rice." , customers who don’t like spicy food can choose from these two dishes.”
"Just these three things first, we will initially test the waters, and we will be fine but not overly aggressive."
Liu Yan listened attentively. Nie Qianqian had taught her how to clean the pig's waste before, and add a variety of seasonings to remove the fishy smell. The stewed stew had no fishy smell, was fragrant, and overflowing with the aroma of meat, and the pork was also delicious. Sewage is much cheaper than pork, and the cost is not high, so more people can afford it.
The pickled cabbage and vermicelli soup is sour and appetizing. The whole family likes it. She has learned the pickling method and this dish has become a common dish at home.
Both of these dishes are very attractive, and you won’t be afraid of competition when selling them. But what is this spicy hotpot?
Liu Yan asked curiously: "Qianqian, what is this spicy hotpot you are talking about?"
Nie Qianqian blinked, "Just wait for me."
Qianqian ran to the kitchen, and after a while, she came with two bowls of steaming Malatang.
Liu Yan looked at it. There were green vegetables, mushrooms, fungus, and cassava flour in this Malatang. The ingredients were all common ingredients. There was nothing special. There was red soup in the soup. It smelled very fragrant, with a fragrant aroma. The spicy smell makes people drool.
Nie Qianqian pushed the two bowls towards Liu Yan and Gu Xiao, "You guys have a try."
Tuantuan stared at the two bowls of spicy hot pot and bit his lips, then looked at Nie Qianqian pitifully.
Nie Qianqian: "This is spicy, so you can't eat it."
Tuantuan nodded aggrievedly. His mother said that he was still young and could not eat spicy food. He would be able to eat it when he grows up.
Liu Yan and Gu Xiao picked up their chopsticks and took a bite, and their eyes lit up.
These ingredients are the most common ingredients, but I don’t know what they are cooked with, so why are they so spicy and delicious?
Liu Yan took another bite of vermicelli and asked, "How is this spicy hotpot made?"
Nie Qianqian said with a smile, "It's very simple, you can learn it once you learn it. The key is the cooking base, my exclusive secret recipe! The first two dishes can be made at home and taken to the county, while Malatang can be made according to the customer's requirements." You need to choose the ingredients and cook them now, the method is very simple, and it is suitable for selling at small rice stalls.”
Nie Qianqian silently added and corrected that it was not her exclusive secret recipe, but the supermarket's exclusive secret recipe.
Liu Yan suddenly gained confidence and praised her sincerely, "Qianqian, you are really amazing. You have so many ideas in your head."
"Determining the dishes is only the first step. Where we will sell them, who are the target customers, how much to price, and how many ingredients to prepare every day all need further research and discussion."
Liu Yan listened even more carefully and tried to write down what Qianqian said in her heart.
It was she who proposed setting up a small canteen, and Qianqian helped her plan it, but in the end she had to execute it herself. It was not enough to just be able to cook these three dishes. She had to learn as much as possible about these skills in order to truly master them. If this small business is done well, you can make money.
Gu Xiao never interrupted, but stared at Nie Qianqian quietly.
When it comes to doing business to make money, this little money-lover's eyes light up again. This kind of Nie Qianqian exudes a unique charm, and people can't help but focus on her.
Slowly, there was some inquiry in his eyes.
A girl who grew up in the countryside and has never traveled far, knows how to cook unique dishes, knows business, is full of truths, and has a head full of ideas. She was obviously weak and incompetent for the first three years, but she became strong and courageous overnight.
After all, why?
