bayedsolid Chapter 194
Chapter 194
Before daybreak, Sun Tao couldn't fall asleep, so she got up and washed up. Zhong Ruyi slept next to her, and she got up too because of her little noise.
Her heart was beating a little fast and she was a little nervous. This was her first store and she didn't have any lofty ambitions. She just wanted to make some money to live a good life. It would be even better if she could help her family.
When she stood up, Jiang Rong and her sister also stood up.
After having breakfast, Sun Tao went to buy the necessary ingredients. The remaining ingredients would have to wait for Jiang Qin to deliver them. He should probably be on the way now.
Sun Tao came back after buying the ingredients and Jiang Qin arrived just in time. There were four cages on the mule cart, two of which were rabbits and two of which were chickens.
Zhong Honghong only picks chickens that are only five or six months old. The meat is very tender and is used to make Kung Pao Chicken and Spicy Dry Pot Chicken.
Jiang Qin and Chen Dongzhi went to catch the rabbit. This kid also secretly told Zhong Ruyi that Chen Dongzhi was injured while going out hunting.
When she heard that Chen Dongzhi was injured, she felt a little confused. After calming down, she asked whether it was serious.
Jiang Qin said he didn't see how serious the case was. He guessed it because he saw blood on the clothes washed by Chen Dongzhi when he went to catch rabbits.
After going back and asking Brother Zhong San, I learned that he was injured, but he said the injury was not serious.
Zhong Ruyi finally put her mind at ease and decided to go back after she was done with her work for the next few days.
Mr. Zhong and eldest sister-in-law Cuicui are here, and Tiedan is at home with the second sister-in-law. It is not easy to take care of such a young child, so it is better to let him stay at home.
The three of them got busy as soon as they arrived. Father Zhong took a wet towel and wiped and cleaned everywhere. He had already cleaned many times yesterday, but he was still worried.
"I'll wipe it a few more times, so that when guests come later, they won't want to eat here because there's dust on it."
It was almost noon when Boss Wu arrived, carrying two jars of wine in his hands. He walked in with a big laugh and said, "Am I early enough?"
Zhong Ruyi hurried over and said, "Good morning, good morning, Boss Wu, you are the first one."
After Boss Wu arrived, more and more people from the street where Zhongji Braised Food Shop was located also came.
Mr. Zhong held a bamboo slip in his hand and showed it to the guests. The name of the dish was engraved on it, and the word "chili pepper" was marked behind the name to indicate the spiciness.
Sun Tao, Zhong's mother Jiang Rong and others were busy in the kitchen.
Aunt Chen came with Zhang Sheng and others. Nearly ten people came and sat at two tables, together with Boss Wu.
What I didn’t expect was that people from the escort agency and martial arts school next door also came.
There were two escorts from the escort agency. When Sun Tao went to deliver the spicy chicken yesterday, it was one of them who opened the door.
The two were tall and strong, and the store seemed crowded when they came in, but it became much better once they sat down.
Director Gao came with his wife and children, with a smile on his face, "I ate the chicken you sent yesterday, it was very delicious and went well with rice, so I came to see you today and bring you some popularity."
Zhong Ruyi was naturally not unwelcoming and happily took them to find a seat to sit down.
The names of the dishes are all carved on bamboo slips. There are ten bamboo slips for ten dishes. Holes are punched in them and they are strung together with hemp ropes. A total of fifty portions are made. This way, the menu is not taken up much space and everyone who comes in can see it.
If you can't read, you can ask the waiter, Jiang Qin.
Before the business opened, Zhong Ruyi stayed up late to do homework for him and taught him how to read. Now the only words he can recognize are those on bamboo slips.
Sun Tao was quick and agile and quickly brought out the dishes ordered by Boss Wu, Aunt Chen, and the four tables of the escort agency.
Speaking of this, Zhong Ruyi felt like she had simply found a treasure. Before, she thought that buying Sun Tao back would at most comfort the Jiang family siblings.
Who would have known that one time when Zhong Ruyi was cooking, Sun Tao was helping and watching from the side, and the next time Sun Tao was able to make the same dish exactly, and it even tasted better than what Zhong Ruyi made herself.
The kitchen was made up of two rooms connected together, providing more space and allowing Sun Tao to better display his skills.
There is a place to store ingredients, and then a food preparation area. Further inside is the stove. Sun Tao has an apron tied around her waist. This was described by Zhong Ruyi and made by Jiang Rong.
All ten tables were full. Chen's mother and Xiaoxue from Xinghua Village came to help wash and prepare the vegetables.
When the time came, firecrackers were set off outside.
Zhong Ruyi, Zhong's father and mother and others were at the door. As soon as the cannon sounded, the red cloth covering the plaque was torn off.
The four words "Ruyi Restaurant" sparkled in the morning sun.
There were many passers-by gathered at the door, and someone asked, "Girl, what are you eating?"
Zhong Ruyi smiled and said, "Spicy dishes! It's open from noon to evening. Today is the new opening, so there are discounts for the first three days. There are also free dishes for tasting in the store. First come, first served."
She gave up her seat at the door, and some curious onlookers went in directly, while some who were not interested just left after listening.
There is a long table against the wall at the checkout area in the store lobby, which was borrowed from Manager Ding.
There was a large bowl of cold rabbit on the table, and dozens of small plates, each with some cold rabbit on it.
Dozens of people came in, each picking up a plate, and the free snacks on the table were gone.
However, Zhong Laoer was standing by, and whenever someone finished their meal, he would take out a new plate from the large wooden box under the table and fill the table with a new portion.
Cuicui would collect the dirty plates from the guests, wash them, and then return them.
A customer stuck out his tongue while eating, "It's so spicy! But why can't I stop eating it?"
"Yes! It's spicy but very fragrant. It's eaten cold. What a fresh way to eat it. It's also delicious. I just don't know how much this dish costs?"
Zhong Laoer heard this and immediately said, "All the dishes in the restaurant are 66 coins each, and one dish can feed two or three people."
The man thought it was not expensive, but said, "I didn't see the menu. Can you tell me what to eat?"
Zhong Laoer immediately announced the names of the dishes. The customer ordered cold rabbit and spicy chicken. Then he looked around and saw that the restaurant was already full of people, and he felt a little conflicted.
There is no place to sit, how can I eat? And I ordered two dishes by myself and wanted to go back and invite my wife, children and the elderly at home to eat together.
"Sir, do you want to take the food away or eat here?" asked Zhong Laoer.
The customer was curious, "Can we take it away?"
"Sure, look." Zhong Lao Er nodded, then pointed to a large basket of bamboo tubes behind the counter, "We will pack for free for the first three days, but after three days, we will charge a packing fee of one penny."
"In that case, pack it up for me and I'll take it home to eat!" This would also save him from having to go back and ask his family to come over. He originally just wanted to watch the fun, but he didn't expect to spend money.
However, for a guest like this who has plenty of money, buying two or three dishes is no big deal.
Some of them tried the samples and thought they were delicious, but when they heard the prices, they felt they were a bit expensive, so they put down their plates and left after finishing their meal.