When Su Sanlang went out, he went to Chen Hu's house.
Chen Hu and Qian were also still cooking. When they saw Su Sanlang coming, they knew that Su Sanlang had something to say.
Chen Hu said: "Brother, I bought a thousand kilograms of vegetables today and have already prepared five hundred kilograms. We can prepare the rest tomorrow."
This one thousand kilograms is enough to sell for several days.
Su Sanlang smiled gently and said: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, but tomorrow, I guess you will have to do it alone. My sister and I will have to go into town with me and go to Fumanlai Restaurant to cook some of my sister's specialty dishes."
Chen Hu paused and then smiled and said: "That's no problem, I can do a lot by myself."
Qian was a little nervous, so she stammered when she opened her mouth: "Brother, this, this is so fast..."
She thought it would be after the New Year, but she didn't expect it would happen in the past few days.
Su Sanlang nodded and said, "Yes, thank you for your hard work, brothers and sisters."
Qian waved his hand nervously: "It's not hard, it's not hard."
Su Sanlang knew that Qian needed to calm down, and after he had finished talking about the matter, Su Sanlang said, "Then I will go back first."
Chen Hu saw Su Sanlang out. After Su Sanlang left, Chen Hu went back to the house and said to Qian: "My dear, don't be nervous. I believe you can do it."
Qian smiled shyly, nodded and said, "Well, I will overcome myself."
Su Sanlang finally found Fu Manlai who was willing to cooperate. No matter what, she couldn't hold him back.
Chen Hu looked at Mr. Qian with concern and said, "My dear, don't put so much pressure on yourself. Let's just do what we usually do. Then it will be treated as if it was cooked for us at home."
"Dad is right, and we believe Mom can do it."
Chen Danniu and Chen Erniu also encouraged Qian.
Chen Shi, who was just over a year old, didn't quite understand yet, but she smiled and ran to Qian's side, hugging her legs and saying vaguely: "Mom is the best..."
Mrs. Qian smiled. It was already winter, but her heart was as warm as spring.
When I went out again the next day, Qian followed me.
Chen Hu took Chen Shi to make sauerkraut and kimchi. Chen Shi could already walk and didn't like being trapped in a basket. When Chen Hu ignored him, he started crying.
When Zhou Heng came out, Chen Hu was coaxing Chen Shi and said to Zhou Heng with an apologetic look: "Brother Heng, I'm sorry for disturbing you. I'll put him to sleep right away."
Zhou Heng's expression was calm. He walked over and said, "He doesn't want to sleep yet. If you don't trust me, let me take him to play."
Chen Shi knew Zhou Heng, so he immediately clapped his hands and shouted happily: "Brother Heng..."
Zhou Heng smiled slightly, stretched out his hand to pick Chen Shi out, and led him to the back room.
Chen Hu looked at Chen Shi who was not crying, and felt grateful in his heart. Without Chen Shi's crying, Chen Hu could concentrate on his work.
He often helped and learned Qian's craftsmanship, so it was not difficult for him.
Su Sanlang's family has several large wooden barrels and water tanks, which can be used to make sauerkraut and kimchi. More than one hundred kilograms of them are sold every day, and a large barrel that holds three to four hundred kilograms will be empty in two days.
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Su Sanlang and his family entered the town.
Qian followed quietly, and when the shop opened, she watched Chen Danniu and Chen Erniu greeting customers wittily. Her expression was gentle, and Zhao was filled with gratitude.
Mrs. Zhao is also very busy, having to collect money and weigh things.
Su Xiaoling is also very busy, everyone is very busy.
Su Sanlang took a basket of sauerkraut and kimchi with Qian to Fumanlai Restaurant.
Qian was very quiet on the road, with her head lowered and her missing hands hidden in her sleeves.
Su Sanlang knew that Qian had a quiet personality, and he didn't say much. He didn't walk very fast, so that Qian could have more time to adjust himself.
When Fu Man came to the restaurant, Su Sanlang said softly to Qian: "Brothers and sisters, don't put too much pressure on me. It doesn't matter even if you don't do well."
Qian was very touched. She nodded and said, "Thank you, brother. I will definitely do a good job."
She was very nervous, so nervous that her cheeks hurt when she clenched her teeth, but she would never back down.
He followed Su Sanlang into Fumanlai Restaurant.
Shopkeeper Niu was already waiting. When he saw Su Sanlang coming, he immediately greeted him and said with a smile: "Brother Su is here, is this the cook? What do you call her?"
Su Sanlang said gently: "She is my sister-in-law, her surname is Qian."
Shopkeeper Niu looked at Mr. Qian and knew that Mr. Qian had low self-esteem with just one glance. He made a gesture of invitation and said: "Ms. Qian, brother Su, come with me. The kitchen is at the back. There are kitchens for daily needs. Look.
See if you need anything else."
Shopkeeper Niu led the way to the kitchen, and Su Sanlang and Qian followed.
The waiters in the kitchen are all doing odd jobs outside.
The cook, who was about forty years old, was already waiting.
When they got to the kitchen, Su Sanlang asked Qian: "Brother and sister, take a look and see if you need anything else."
Mrs. Qian looked at the kitchen. There were chicken, duck, fish and mutton. She swallowed her throat and finally plucked up the courage to say, "There are a lot of things here, that's enough."
Qian took the basket from Su Sanlang and started to prepare it.
The cook was also watching.
Zhao made four dishes, one of which was spicy cabbage stewed with tofu soup.
One is fresh fish and mutton, one is braised pork with pickled cabbage, and the other is fish with pickled cabbage.
Zhao's cooking skills are beyond praise. Four dishes came out an hour later, and the aroma was fragrant.
The cook couldn't help but try it with chopsticks and spoons.
Shopkeeper Niu also started to try. After trying it, he looked at the old cook.
The cook nodded slightly.
Shopkeeper Niu showed a smile and said: "Brother Su, the food is good. Let's go to the private room to talk about how to cooperate."
Qian whispered to Su Sanlang: "Brother, I'm not needed here, can I go to the store?"
Su Sanlang nodded: "Brother and sister, do you still remember the road?"
Mr. Qian nodded.
Su Sanlang said: "Okay, then you go there first, and I will come back as soon as the talks are settled."
Qian nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. She performed well today and all the dishes were good. She did not embarrass her elder brother or hold him back.
The next business discussion should go smoothly.
Qian left the restaurant and left.
Su Sanlang also went to the private room with Shopkeeper Niu.
Shopkeeper Niu asked the waiter to bring tea and snacks, while he chatted with Su Sanlang and talked about how he took over the restaurant.
He also asked about some situations at Su Sanlang’s family.
After chatting for a long time, they did not say how to cooperate. Su Sanlang wanted to ask, but he never had the chance.
Shopkeeper Niu estimated that the time was almost up, so he stood up and said, "Brother Su, please wait a moment. I will go and make myself comfortable and then come back to continue talking to you."
Su Sanlang nodded, he also needed time to think carefully.
Shopkeeper Niu stood up and went out, and Su Sanlang pondered. He felt that Shopkeeper Niu seemed to be stalling for time, but why?