bayedsolid Chapter 205: Selling Goods in the Countryside
Chapter 205: Selling Goods in the Countryside
Liu felt a little unhappy and helpless.
I don't want the crops in the fields to dry out, nor do I want to delay my own business.
But where there is loss there is gain!
"Boss, what should we do with these things?"
If these things break, it will cost several taels of silver.
"It's okay, it's okay, it won't break. It's not that hot now. Let's wait and see what happens after the rain stops."
Although Boss Zhou comforted him in this way, he was not so relaxed in his heart and was still somewhat worried.
If this rain continues for two or three days, these things will definitely go bad.
In order to fill everyone's stomach, Liu cooked a pot of hot soup, heated up some steamed buns, and added some pickled vegetables and braised meat, so that everyone could fill their stomachs.
People sat together in groups of three or four, chatting or mending clothes.
Zhou Mingshu and his sisters were brewing beer in the house.
With help, the remaining steps were completed quickly. In just one morning, all the beers were sealed into fermentation tanks one by one.
It will take another half a month for fermentation, so making this beer is not easy.
After finishing all these, they would grind the snail shells together. When they got tired, they would take over and chat with each other. It didn't feel tiring at all.
God was helpful, and the rain subsided just after the morning.
Slowly it stopped.
It rained for half a day, and the crops in the fields were well fed and the air on the ground was not so hot anymore.
"Let's go pick up snails."
After a heavy rain, the river bank will be full of snails. It is easy to pick them up now.
"Do you want to wash the clothes first?"
"Don't wash it yet. The water in the river is muddy. Wait until the afternoon to wash it."
Several girls happily ran out to pick snails, while Zhou Mingzhi and Zhou Mingjie carried baskets up the mountain to see if they could pick some fresh wood ears.
There are treasures everywhere in the mountains after the rain.
The three sisters carried baskets and picked snails on the river bank.
These snails cling to blades of grass or rocks, so they can be found without having to go into the water.
Not only them, but all the children in the village were touching it.
They were all children of my uncles and aunts, and they were all of the same age. When they met, they talked and laughed together, and before they knew it, they had picked up a lot of things.
"This half bucket is enough for food. Let's wash up and go home."
Zhou Mingqin carried the basket, soaked it in water, washed it back and forth several times before carrying it home.
The water in the river was still muddy, so I just washed off the mud outside and then washed it carefully when I got home.
As soon as I got home, I saw Boss Zhou harnessing a donkey cart.
"Dad, it's almost time for lunch, what are you going to do?"
Zhou Mingqin asked.
"Your mother and I plan to go around a few nearby villages to see if there are people willing to buy our jelly. These things will go bad if we don't sell them in time. It's almost time for dinner, so it's a good time to leave."
Boss Zhou patiently explained to his daughter.
"So that's how it is. Is Auntie still going?"
The aunt Zhou Mingqin mentioned is Zhou Mingshu's mother, Zhu.
"Your aunt won't go. She should stay at home and cook. Your mother and I will go around and come back soon. We'll sell as much as we can. If it doesn't rain in the afternoon, we'll go to town and try our luck."
Liu took two umbrellas and placed them on the car, and next to them were the raincoat and oilcloth that she had previously cut for the little donkey.
"Okay, then you go early and come back early, we'll save some food for you."
"Silly girl, this car is full of food, how can you let us starve?"
After the three of them entered the door, Boss Zhou drove away with his cart, followed by the sound of his hawking.
Because the road was muddy, the donkey cart moved very slowly.
Everyone in the village knew that the Zhou family was doing business, but it was the first time for him to sell his wares in the village.
People who knew that the Zhou family had good craftsmanship came with bowls to buy.
Especially the village chief's wife, she directly took out a big basin.
"Xiao Lian, just mix the jelly and the braised meat together for me, and I won't have to wash an extra bowl."
"I know your family is doing business, and I've wanted to go and support you for a long time, but you left too early, and I went twice but didn't buy anything. My old man is really greedy."
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu laughed, "Aunt, tell my mother when you want to eat it, and we will save it for you. If you want to eat braised meat, it's even easier. It can be made the afternoon before, while jelly can only be made in the morning."
Mrs. Liu told her the time, and Aunt Wang nodded and agreed to come and buy it later.
Before they even left the village, more than a dozen servings of jelly and braised pork were sold out in a row, so the situation is still good.
There was excitement in the couple's eyes, which meant that it was feasible to take a walk around the village.
They are far from the town, and people don't have much to do on weekdays and don't often go to the town, so not many people can eat such delicious food.
After leaving Lianglin Village, they first went to Lijiagou, which was considered a relatively nearby village.
Many families think that this thing is expensive, and few are willing to buy it. There are also some people who dislike them and say sour words about them.
Boss Zhou ignored them and prepared a dish for free tasting. If everyone thought it tasted good, they would be happy to support him.
More than ten servings can be sold in one village, and after visiting several villages, the whole bucket of jelly on the cart is sold out.
A lot of braised meat was also sold.
The couple no longer had many worries in their hearts.
"Boss, my mother's house is just up ahead, do you think we should go?"
Liu was a little worried. Her hometown, Liujiazhuang, was a big village. Half of the families in the village had the surname Liu, and they all lived a good life.
If we count the relatives from previous generations, they are all flesh and blood connected by bones.
Everyone has a good relationship with each other, so if we go to Liujiazhuang and sell our wares, we will definitely be able to sell a lot.
But what worries Liu is her disappointing younger brother.
Alas, it gives me a headache just thinking about it. Although he is not as bad as Wang Laizi, his personality is even worse.
"Go, of course you can go. We have made a living, and with all these delicious foods, how can we not honor our parents-in-law? Besides, we haven't been here for a while, and you must miss them."
Boss Zhou drove his donkey cart towards Liujiazhuang without stopping.
"Okay, let's go west first."
Liu's parents' home lived in the east of the village. After selling some things, she took a walk around and went to visit her parents' home.
"Row."
As they approached Liujiazhuang, Boss Zhou started shouting.
We have been out for a while and now it is lunch time. Everyone is gathering in groups of three or four, holding their bowls to eat.
After all, it is Liu's maiden family, and everyone knows them.
When meeting, they first say hello and then chat about the food.
Since there were free tastings, everyone was not too polite.
I happened to have chopsticks in my hand, so I tried it.
I didn't expect this thing to be so delicious. The sauce inside is poured into a bowl and mixed with rice. It tastes sour, spicy and refreshing, and very appetizing.
"Xiao Lian, don't leave. Just stay here for a while. I'll go home and get a clean bowl."
Some people are very connoisseurs of this stuff. This thing is rare, so it's a good idea to buy some for your family to try.