"After breakfast, you can help me burn the kang. Today I will stay on the kang and make a pair of shoes for Ling'er."
The kang that my daughter-in-law invited people to serve was really good.
After a night, the kang is still warm.
This winter, she doesn't have to worry about her legs.
"That's not possible. You have to wear thicker clothes when you go out."
"Just take it off when you get back to the house."
Shen Shuangshuang said and took out his middle coat.
Shen had no choice but to cooperate.
After getting dressed, Shen Shuangshuang helped Mr. Shen go out.
Then he went to get a chair and put it on the eaves of the steps for Shen to sit on.
After the arrangements were made, I went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
Today's breakfast is relatively simple, hot and sour noodles.
In order to make breakfast more substantial, Shen Shuangshuang fried three extra poached eggs.
A family, one for each person.
Shen Shuangshuang's seasonings are complete and the noodles are very delicious. The poached eggs are also delicious and the whole family likes them.
After eating, Shen Shuangshuang was preparing to put away the bowls and wash them.
Mrs. Wang and Aunt Wang are here.
It turned out that the two of them came early thinking that today was the first day of work.
After meeting on the road, we came here together.
Seeing this, Shen Shuangshuang quickly asked the two of them if they had had breakfast.
"Oh, I've eaten it all."
"Since we are both here, Shuangshuang girls, you can give us jobs now."
"It's cold today. It's warmer when you move." Aunt Wang said.
"Yes." Wang answered from the side.
Shen Shuangshuang glanced at the two of them and responded with a smile.
"Okay. Auntie, please take my aunt to make tofu first. As much as you can make."
"After I pack up here, I will go to town to deliver the goods. When I come back after delivering the goods, I will teach you how to make fermented bean curd."
Aunt Wang can make tofu, and with her taking care of her uncle, she doesn't have to worry about them not being able to continue their work.
"Okay!" The two of them agreed.
Then went to work.
Shen Shuangshuang continued to do his own business.
After cleaning up the things at home, I broke off some cowhide vegetables, put the goods on the donkey cart, and set off for the town.
Since Zuixianlou has launched dishes related to dried tofu, tofu skin and yuba, the consumption of these side dishes is relatively large every day.
Even though the amount of tofu consumed is much less than before, Shen Shuangshuang's daily income has increased.
After delivering the goods, Shen Shuangshuang went to purchase a batch of soybeans before going home.
Next, the family will be free to make soy products. You can never have too many soybeans.
After returning home, Shen Shuangshuang unloaded the things from the car and put them away, then went to help in the workshop.
Xiao Hui is back, and with the help of the donkey, they can make tofu much faster.
After making two more pots of tofu, Shen Shuangshuang taught Mrs. Wang and Aunt Wang how to make fermented bean curd.
Fermented bean curd is delicious and goes well with meals. Although it is not suitable for restaurants, it can be sold in shops after it is made.
Now make some and save them. When the tofu shop goes on sale, she can take some to try.
Mr. Wang and Aunt Wang are both very easy to learn. Shen Shuangshuang only explained and demonstrated it a few times before they both learned and mastered it.
In the afternoon, Shen Shuangshuang arranged for Aunt Wang to continue making bean curd.
I took Wang to make dried tofu, tofu skin and yuba.
When you get busy, time flies by.
When it was time to get off work, Shen Shuangshuang was originally worried that Mr. Wang and Aunt Wang would be overwhelmed.
As a result, both of them said they were not tired.
Country people are used to working, and the work in the workshop is not heavy.
Everyone can still chat while working, and neither of them feels that it is hard.
In a blink of an eye, it was time to close the shop.
On this day, after Shen Shuangshuang went to Zuixian Tower to deliver the goods, she went to Wen's Noodle House to find Fang.
Mrs. Fang had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Shen Shuangshuang coming, she greeted her warmly and even invited her to eat noodles.
Shen Shuangshuang said that he had eaten, exchanged greetings with Mr. Fang, and then the two of them went to the new shop.
At this time, the shop was already vacant.
The previous owner of the bun shop moved away the things, leaving the shop empty.
Now that the shop is vacant, it seems a bit larger.
Shen Shuangshuang walked around the shop, feeling very satisfied.
"Here are the keys. From now on, this shop will be yours." Fang smiled and handed the two keys to Shen Shuangshuang.
"If you don't worry, you can change the lock on the door."
"Yes." Shen Shuangshuang took the key and put it in his arms.
Taking the opportunity to throw the key into the space.
"By the way, Sister Shen, have you finished putting up your sign? When are you going to open?" asked Fang.
"Already beaten."
"I'll go to the carpenter's shop later and ask them to deliver the things and install them."
"As for the opening...it won't happen until the ninth day of next month."
After hearing this, Fang thought about it.
"Hey, there's still more than half a month left! Why delay it so late?"
"No way. I made an exclusive contract with Zuixian Tower before. If it's tofu, it won't expire until the eighth day of the lunar month. The ninth day of the lunar month is already the fastest day." Shen Shuangshuang said.
"Besides, my mother's legs are not very sharp right now. She will get better after a while."
She actually didn't agree with her mother-in-law showing her the shop, but she couldn't resist her mother-in-law's insistence.
So, that's all for now.
Fang nodded.
"That's all we can do. It's just that the shop has been vacant for more than half a month, which is a bit of a waste."
Shen Shuangshuang smiled.
"It doesn't matter. I can still afford to waste this little time."
Fang nodded.
Then he asked about when Shen Shuangshuang would move.
Three days ago, Sister Shen bought the yard she introduced.
Just waiting for someone to move over, the two families will live in the same alley and become neighbors.
"There's no rush to move."
"For now, I'm going to put in all the things I need to add first. I'll consider moving after I finish cleaning up the yard."
My mother-in-law's legs can't bear the cold, and her new home also has to sit on a kang.
If you plan things slowly, it's still early to move.
Fang nodded.
After chatting with Shen Shuangshuang for a few more words, he left.
After Fang left, Shen Shuangshuang went to the carpenter's shop and asked them to transport things to the store.
I also spent some extra money and asked them to hang up the sign for me.
The signboard is simple and atmospheric, with only five words written on it: Shen Ji Tofu Fang.
Shen Shuangshuang also placed a vertical billboard shelf at the door.
Then he took out the paper he had written in advance and pasted it on the billboard shelf.
The store cannot be opened for the time being, but promotion can be arranged in advance.
After putting up the billboard, Shen Shuangshuang put the paper on the store door again.
Inform everyone that Shen's Tofu Shop will sell tofu and will open on the ninth day of winter. On the opening day, there will be discounts on tofu.
Then I made up a short story to promote tofu and the benefits of eating tofu.
Then let’s spread the word that Zuixianlou’s tofu is also ordered from Shen’s.
After doing all this, Shen Shuangshuang hesitated for a moment and drove the donkey cart to the livestock market.
Then he was cruel and bought another donkey.
Now there is only one donkey at home, and if she uses it, the family grinder will be useless.
Relying on manual grinding is a bit time-consuming.
For long-term planning, I might as well buy another donkey.
Anyway, more and more bean dregs are produced at home every day. There is no problem in raising an extra donkey.
(End of chapter)
