Chapter 78 The stall is expanding and manpower is needed
Chapter 78 The stall expands and needs manpower
Author: Yiyizhou
Chapter 78 The stall expands and needs manpower
Tang Zangyue said to Xiao Yuenong: "The new stall has been built by Jin Carpenter. There is no shortage of water at home. As for the problem of charcoal fire, I will find a way to solve it."
What way? Of course it is the way in space.
On the way to exile, she came up with this idea after discovering Aunt Liu's craftsmanship, so she stocked up on a lot of food-related supplies. However, they could only be used for a few months, and she would have to go to other counties to purchase in the future. The amount was not enough.
Mostly because at that time I was not sure whether Aunt Liu was suitable and whether she liked cooking.
After all, she is the aunt of the General's Mansion. She has lived a luxurious life, and few people can lay down their dignity to sell food.
The status of cooks in ancient times was not high, and they even needed to show their faces.
This alone was enough for Tang Zang Yue to look at Aunt Liu.
Xiao Yuenong breathed a sigh of relief, "So, braised pork can't be sold immediately?"
Tang Zangyue's eyes fell on her, "What are you worried about?"
Xiao Yuenong thought for a moment and said: "Mom, I'm worried that the stall will expand. There are only a few of us and we won't be able to handle it."
This is true.
As the stall grew bigger and the number of customers increased, she was worried that Xiao Wu, with his little head full of money, would not be able to make ends meet.
Tang Zangyue: "Well, we'll make plans at that time. The details will have to wait until Carpenter Jin builds the stall. We also have to find a blacksmith to make a pot."
For cold braised noodles, you can buy a large clay pot to put them in, which is convenient for picking up and selling. To eat braised noodles hot, you need an iron pot for easy heating. The pot does not need to be too big. After all, the noodles are not cooked with pure water, but with
Brine, even if there is a lid, will evaporate most of the brine and waste the charcoal.
Wang Xiaoliu brought the fresh braised food home, warming half of it on the small stove he set up and handing the other half to Mei Niang.
"This is a new delicacy that the Xiao family has thought up. It's braised. You can try it. I heard from the old lady that it tastes good even if it's cooled."
Although the noodles are multi-grain noodles, they are full of soup.
Aunt Liu had never eaten anything like this before, and she couldn't think of words to describe it, but she felt that after living for more than ten years, she ate just to feel full, and could not taste anything else except salty taste.
After meeting the Xiao family, eating has been defined in one word - fragrant.
How fragrant was it? She thought that the food Wang Xiaoliu usually brought back would be enough for her to die without regrets, but now that it was stewed, she could flip out of the coffin board.
After Mei Niang finished eating, Wang Xiaoliu said: "Old Madam and the others have discussed that if we sell braised pork in the future, there may not be enough manpower..."
Mei Niang frowned and looked at Wang Xiaoliu, "Do you want me to?"
Wang Xiaoliu nodded, "Don't you still have a few more days of confinement? The Xiao family's clothes are almost ready. It's just the right time, Mei Niang."
Mei Niang did not feel happy, but frowned and said: "That's what I said, but... what should I do with Sister Lian? Sister Lian is only a few months old and can't live without me."
After the confinement period, very few country women take care of their babies at home. In the eyes of others, this is a treatment that only the ladies and aunts of big houses get. Who is eating in the countryside without having their children wrapped around their backs?
Working in the fields?
Mei Niang naturally wanted to take things easy and help the Xiao family.
As soon as she ate this braised stew, she knew that it would be very popular in the town. She was not afraid of running out of options, especially since it could be eaten cold...
The Xiao family will only go further and further away. She missed the best opportunity to nurse and take care of the child. Then Liu Lang will be successful and have money in his pocket. What will happen to her and Meng Mei?
She knew that the reason why she was able to win over her husband now was because she had only given birth to one child, her body was still young, and her appearance was pretty.
She definitely can't stay in the Wang family.
Wang Xiaoliu pondered for a moment and said, "Let... mother bring Sister Lian to us?"
Mei Niang felt uncomfortable, but she also knew that there was no other way out. She asked quietly: "Can it be done? Mom doesn't like me, and besides, I gave birth to a sister. If she..."
After all, they were husband and wife, and Wang Xiaoliu knew what Mei Niang wanted to say.
In front of Mei Niang, Wang Xiaoliu quickly tried to make up for his mother: "You can't say that. In the past half month, I have often brought meat to my parents. My mother may still have some grudges, but my father has long since changed his mind. He is just looking after me.
Baby, at worst, you can bring more things back to honor your parents, and we will miss a few bites."
Mei Niang had tears on her face, "But I still can't let go of Sister Lian..."
"What's there to be reluctant to do? It's not like I don't go home every day."
Mei Niang was still worried: "Now Sister Lian is taking care of her. When she is older, we will ask the old lady for permission to take Sister Lian with us."
The child has no memory when he is young, so if he takes it with him when he is older, his mother-in-law will not teach him bad things.
"Okay, I'll talk to my parents later."
"You have such a temper that you can offend someone with just a few words. You have to say this..."
Wang Xiaoliu leaned his head to listen to the instructions.
Wang Xiaoliu is not a fool.
Saying good things about your mother-in-law in your wife’s ear? Don’t you know that it has been difficult for mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to get along with each other since ancient times?
Liu Lang didn't know how to deal with the world, so she had to work hard and teach her more. Now that Liu Lang was able to handle the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, her life became easier.
So, at night.
After hearing Wang Xiaoliu's intention, Mr. and Mrs. Wang kept their expressions blank at first, but slowly began to relax.
"Mom and Dad, have you tried this stewed stew? How does it taste?"
Father Wang didn't speak, and Mrs. Wang didn't say a word either.
Wang Xiaoliu didn't expect his parents to respond, so he thought to himself: "The Xiao family just wants to use this food to continue to expand their business stall. By then, there will definitely not be enough manpower. Even if I want to help, it will be restricted by my status as a man, and the women and men of the Xiao family.
There is no difference and I can’t go.
I thought, when the time comes, the Xiao family will be really busy and they will have to hire someone... How can we leave this matter of first getting the moon to others? Meiniang's previous sewing skills were admired by the old lady, and as soon as she came back to life,
After getting used to it, the old lady should know that Mei Niang’s hands and feet are clean and worthy of use, and she can rest assured that Mei Niang is not.”
Still no one said anything, Wang Xiaoliu rubbed his hands in embarrassment and said: "It's just that Sister Lian is too young. If she goes to a stall in the town, she will be too busy...it will only hinder the Xiao family's business. I thought about my mother
Working in the fields is also an easy job, how about you help us take care of Sister Lian?"
Without waiting for his parents to resist, Wang Xiaoliu immediately changed the topic and said: "Mom, Dad, let me tell you something right. The food that is brought to your house every day is what Mei Niang picks out from the bottom of her bowl. If
If she doesn't help the Xiao family, she can only carry Sister Lian's son to work in the fields. Then, except for half a piece of steamed bun, I can't spare so much oil and water to honor my parents.
However, if you keep an eye on Sister Lian for us, you will have to work harder in the first few months. Meiniang and I promised that we can share more of the food to honor our parents, and we will eat less so that you will not suffer. Later, we will wait for Sister Lian.
When you are older and can play by yourself, Mei Niang will take Sister Lian with you..."
Mrs. Wang: "When she takes the child back, your father and I will have less food to eat, right?"
Wang Xiaoliu smiled widely.
Just like Mei Niang guessed.
When my mother said this, she agreed with his opinion from the bottom of her heart.
Stable.
Wang Xiaoliu promised: "Of course not. When the Xiao family's business expands, will they still be able to lose to me and Mei Niang? Dad, Mom, don't worry, our Wang family's life will only become more and more comfortable."