In the dark woods, Shen Lie wiped the hot sweat from his forehead.
Looking at the hundreds of disposable chopsticks made of poplar wood and dozens of disposable wooden lunch boxes in front of him, he nodded with satisfaction.
Zhang Kui was also exhausted. He wiped his sweat with his sleeves and walked over on dead branches. He looked at these disposable tableware made of poplar wood with confusion.
Zhang Kui asked in confusion: "What is this?"
Shen Lie smiled and said nothing.
So amid a burst of curious discussion, Zhang Jingxiu and several guards gathered around and picked up the strange disposable chopsticks to study them.
These chopsticks are not very exquisite, they can be said to be very simple and have no use.
Zhang Kui's eyes were very confused and he asked curiously: "Aren't these just chopsticks? Everyone has chopsticks, so why bother with them?"
Several guards were also puzzled.
Everyone has been working in the woods all day, and they are all exhausted and sweating, so they made these useless things?
Under discussion.
Zhang Jingxiu also picked up a pair of disposable chopsticks, played with them in his hands, and thought about it, and soon his bright eyes lit up with a strange look.
A flash of light seemed to flash through his mind, and Zhang Jingxiu suddenly understood and exclaimed: "Oh... Jingxiu understands!"
At this moment, she looked at Shen Lie in amazement, and suddenly understood the secret of this kind of chopsticks and saw the huge business opportunities contained in them!
Compared with the chopsticks provided in big restaurants, these disposable chopsticks, which are cheap in cost and rough in workmanship, have only one advantage.
clean!
At this moment, Zhang Jingxiu understood what Shen Lie was thinking, and a thrilling brilliance flashed in his bright eyes.
Shen Lie smiled slightly and secretly praised it in his heart.
This Miss Zhang is so smart.
This was his sudden idea, a lunch box made of poplar wood, disposable chopsticks, white rice, home-cooked dishes, and various delicacies made from potatoes.
Make various dishes into lunch boxes, and then take the lunch boxes to Chaoyangmen to sell.
At this moment, Shen Lie seemed to have seen the spectacular scene of crowds of people outside Chaoyang Gate at noon, with people of all kinds lining up to buy box lunches.
Shen Lie is still very sure whether this lunch box business can take off. The most important secret lies in these disposable lunch boxes and disposable chopsticks.
Disposable chopsticks were invented in Japan during the Edo period, just a few decades ago, but they quickly became popular in the catering industry as soon as they were introduced to China.
It has become a standard feature of every hotel.
Because this thing has so many advantages. Firstly, it is easy to carry. Secondly, it is clean and hygienic. The main thing is that it is clean.
At least psychologically, most people think that disposable chopsticks are much cleaner than the reused chopsticks in restaurants.
Especially for adults, senior officials, and powerful people who are mysophobic and are picky about hygienic conditions, this feeling will surely be even stronger.
Holding two disposable wooden chopsticks in hand.
Shen Lie smiled slightly.
He was at least 90% sure that this potato shredded lunch box made of poplar wood lunch boxes and disposable chopsticks could be sold well in all the major yamen in Chaoyangmen.
As Shen Lie spoke eloquently, there was silence in the small woods on the outskirts of Beijing.
It was only then that Zhang Kui understood. A look of surprise appeared on his face, and he rubbed his head and laughed naively.
"That's it."
Zhang Kui and several guards looked at the smiling Shen Lie. At this moment, they only had admiration in their hearts. That kind of respect from the heart cannot be hidden from others.
Shopkeeper Shen is really a genius in business. All kinds of ideas come up one after another, creating a trend every time.
The small business is expanding at an alarming rate.
This method is really powerful!
Shen Lie stood in the shade of the trees under the setting sun, hands on his waist, and showed a bright smile to everyone.
Then Shen Lie collected the prepared chopsticks and wooden boxes, put them all into a big bag, and then clapped his hands with satisfaction.
look up.
The beauty's bright eyes were still shining, and her eyes seemed to see a huge treasure. The two looked at each other for a moment.
Zhang Jingxiu was speechless for a long time, and then he couldn't help but purse his lips and laugh out loud: "This method... I'm really lucky you thought of it."
Shen Lie smiled and said nothing, carried the big baggage on his back, and waved his hand domineeringly: "Let's go!"
Several people followed him out of the woods, and laughter and laughter rang out in the woods.
Not long after.
Shen Lie and others met Tian Hong at the entrance of the village.
Tian Hong was also excited. He bowed respectfully to Zhang Jingxiu first, then took out a sandalwood box from his arms, opened the box, took out several land deeds and handed them over.
Shen Lie looked at the land deed and praised: "Good!"
Tian Hong acquired more than 20 acres of wasteland this time. With the mill as the center, it was no problem to build a small farm at the foot of the green hills.
As they walked, they discussed that they would send people to hire some farmers early tomorrow morning, build fences around them, and raise a few vicious dogs...
Even if this food base, which mainly grows potatoes, has been established.
Several people got on their horses and talked animatedly while slowly walking towards the city with their backs to the setting sun. The gorgeous sunset on the horizon turned the people and horses into long shadows.
The next day, early morning.
Early in the morning, Shen Lie happily brought Yun'er, Aunt Li and others to the store and started busy in the kitchen.
A few people quickly took out some potatoes from the sack, began to peel and shred them, and soaked them in water to remove the starch in the potato shreds.
Not long after.
Zhang Jingxiu also came excitedly.
She stood at the door of the kitchen, looking at Shen Lie and Yun'er, and Aunt Li's busy look. She suddenly became interested, rolled up the sleeves of her snow-white Confucian clothes, and stretched out her delicate hands to help.
This time everyone was frightened.
Shen Lie quickly tried to dissuade him: "Don't!"
Aunt Li, Yun'er and several helpers also hurriedly tried to persuade her: "The big shopkeeper is so delicate and expensive, I can't do it, I can't do it..."
After some dissuasion, Zhang Jingxiu had no choice but to give up. He straightened his neat white Confucian clothes, moved a stool and sat aside, watching everyone busy.
There was a thrilling brilliance in those bright eyes.
I was so busy that it was about three o'clock in the morning.
Shen Lie looked at the sky, then tied up his apron, heated up the pot and burned the oil. As the ingredients were put into the pot, the smoke of fireworks began to rise.
Zhang Jingxiu looked on with a smile.
This busyness, this sweat, this serious young man in an apron, and his straight and broad back are so reassuring.
It's almost noon.
Thirty lunch boxes were neatly arranged in the shop, all wrapped in oil paper to prevent spills. There were several exquisite side dishes and fragrant white rice in the boxes.
The portions of various dishes are not large, and they don't cost a lot of money.
However, all kinds of side dishes are full of color and flavor, and the most important thing is the pair of disposable chopsticks, which also exude the smell of fresh poplar wood.
Under the watchful eyes of Zhang Jingxiu, Tian Hong and others.
Shen Lie clapped his hands and said with a smile: "It's all done."
The lunch boxes have been made, but Shen Lie is still thinking carefully about where to sell them and how to price them. With such precious ingredients and thoughtful packaging, the price cannot be too low.
Making a fortune depends entirely on this lunch box.
Of course, when Shen Lie made the lunch box, he did not intend to follow the low-end route of later generations, but intended to make a lot of money with his creativity!
"It's only eighty cents a box."
As soon as these words were said, both Zhang Jingxiu and Tian Hong frowned. The price was too expensive and beyond the reach of ordinary people.
What is the concept of eighty Wen? It is enough to eat three or four bowls of braised pork.