Since Little Yu wanted to try making buns and such, they naturally needed ingredients. Cheng Su and Little Yu went to the farrs market to buy various materials, while Qi Taiguo stayed ho to help Little Yu’s family repair all sorts of broken furniture and items.
Cheng Su and Little Yu strolled through the market together, with Cheng Su explaining the various processes and considerations of setting up a shop to Little Yu.
"You really know everything." Little Yu listened in amazent, feeling as if a new Chapter had opened up before her; just listening was thrilling.
"Sis, I’ve been in business for two years now. Back then, I learned by trial and error. These are all valuable experiences, and I hope they can help you," Cheng Su said with a smile.
"Thank you." Little Yu smiled gratefully.
"We don’t need to say thanks, we’re good friends and comrades, helping each other is the norm." Cheng Su shook her head with a soft laugh, then asked her, "Have you found a good shop these days?"
"Yes, I’ve seen a few, but our county is just a small town, it’s never as bustling as the city," Little Yu replied.
"It’s all right, where there are people, there is business. The key is to find a place with high foot traffic, like the entrance of a school or a factory. Those places are good," Cheng Su recalled her own restaurant, rembering that she chose that location precisely for these reasons.
"I have my eye on a shop in front of a factory, but the rent is quite high," Little Yu said a bit sheepishly, "It’d cost forty yuan a month."
"If it’s a pri location, then it’s worth it. With lots of passersby, you won’t have to worry about business. If you like it, you should rent it!" Cheng Su said.
"But, should I really do it? I haven’t even tried if what I make is good!" Little Yu hesitated.
"You still lack confidence in yourself? Co on, hurry and buy it back, don’t we need the flour to fernt?" Cheng Su said.
"Yes, for making buns or stead buns, if the dough isn’t springy enough, it won’t taste good!" Little Yu said with a smile, "You all didn’t give a heads-up, otherwise, I could have prepared the dough in advance."
"We’ve been so busy lately, otherwise, we would have co earlier," Cheng Su said with a bitter smile.
While the two chatted casually, they finished picking out materials and headed ho.
Upon returning ho, they saw Qi Taiguo bringing people over to install a ceiling fan on the ceiling.
"What’s going on here? Where did this co from?" Little Yu exclaid in surprise.
"I bought it," Qi Taiguo replied, "You guys don’t even have two fans here, and Xiao Bin sleeps in the living room. Now that sumr’s here, it gets stuffy inside, having a fan will be nice for staying cool, and the child can study in comfort." Qi Taiguo explained.
Little Yu was taken aback. Buying a ceiling fan isn’t cheap. She looked at Cheng Su, who just smiled and gave Qi Taiguo a thumbs up, showing no hint of displeasure, which made Little Yu’s eyes tear up.
"Look at you, why spend this money? We’ve made it through all these years just fine!" Little Yu’s voice choked a bit, speaking with a slightly reprimanding tone, though her eyes were full of gratitude.
Cheng Su saw this and laughed, "Sis, the weather will only get hotter, buying it now is cheaper. If you wait until the height of sumr, it won’t be this price anymore! Besides, we bought it already; can’t return it now!"
"But, it’s too expensive..."
"It’s not expensive, as long as it’s useful." Cheng Su nudged her, playfully saying, "Sis, hurry up and cook, I’m starving."
Hearing this, Little Yu didn’t pay Qi Taiguo any more mind. She quickly agreed and took the vegetables to the kitchen, and this ti, Qi Taiguo gave her a thumbs up in return.
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