Don’t empty out the plate of duck slices quickly, as some people are still not satisfied and smash their mouths.
"Mom, how did I think that ducks are so edible?"
"Do we like it?"
Everyone nodded. This was the first time they saw that way of eating. How could they not like it?
"From what he saw in his food notes, except for the roast duck, which is very similar to the gourd duck, the gourd duck is more difficult than the roast duck, so I won't make it. That one is simple, but it's also very labor-intensive."
Hongyunxi said, looking at Xiaosi,
"He's been thinking about that since I started raising ducks."
Xiaosi was stunned and his eyes became hot. It turned out that his mother had already planned for him. No wonder her mother looked mysterious every time he asked. That's it.
"This is my first time making it. There are some areas that need improvement. Just like the first two, the baking time is a little longer and the color of the skin is a bit dark..."
Hongyunxi said, pointing to the two noodles hanging next to them, which were a bit burnt.
"He has already taught me the legwork and production methods, and the taste is good. I will explore the remaining needs by myself. I can improve the best, but I must make no mistakes and do not reduce the steps. When I am proficient, they will rent a shop in the county and sell it exclusively.
Roast duck, enjoy it in time for the New Year."
"Don't worry, Mom, he will do a good job." Xiaosi's eyes were firm and full of enthusiasm.
In the few days after arriving from the east, Xiaosi was like a spinning top. He had been mastering his kicks and improving the heat. His hard work paid off. When the roast duck was put on the table on the seventh day, everyone finally stopped raising their opinions.
Instead, he nodded with bright eyes.
"He succeeded." Xiaosi rubbed his legs excitedly, his eyes turning red.
"Early in the morning of the bright moon, they went straight to the county and asked Xiao Wu to rent a shop and open a roast duck restaurant."
Hongyunxi wiped her east leg with a handkerchief and made a decision directly. According to the past management, the house was still left to her daughter, the second child, to take care of her and take care of Mrs. Li and her children. Shuren was watching over the duck factory.
She and Wenyou went to the county with Xiaosi and Du.
The Chinese New Year is more than a month away, so we hope to get the first shot of opening smoothly. Just getting orders for the Chinese New Year is enough to make a profit.
"Mom, are we going to sell it and charge more for it?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes fell on Hongyunxi, waiting for her answer.
Looking at the expectant eyes of several people, Hongyunxi smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? We'll find out after we go to the county."
It goes without saying that things become more expensive when they are scarce. The roast duck is the money earned by rich people, so the price will naturally not be low.
Early the next morning, a few people packed up a change of clothes and some items needed for roast duck and daily necessities, along with a few slaughtered roast ducks, and Wenyou drove the carriage all the way to the county town.
After entering the county, they stayed at the Nanshan Inn as usual. Thinking that the roast duck business would continue until the end of the year, Hongyunxi thought it would be more appropriate to rent a farmhouse.
After settling in, Hongyunxi took Wenyou out and went to Zaoshu Hutong to find Aunt Hu.
I asked that person whether she was renting a yard or a shop in Buquan. She would definitely have some news if I asked her. Besides, when I left last time, I not only gave him a little more money, but also left some food. Mrs. Hu walked around the streets every day.
He is also a person who knows what is good and what is bad.
There are two thatched houses in the deepest alley of Zaoshu Hutong, where Mrs. Hu lives with her grandson, and makes a living by renting the old yard.
When the old lady saw Hongyunxi, she looked stunned and said, "Sister, why did I go out in such a cold weather?"
"Sister Hu, you are disturbing me again. He wants to rent another yard. He knows that you are well-informed, so he came here to ask."
Hongyunxi said, handing over a box of pastries,
"Don't bring too few snacks for Goudan."
"Oh, don't worry about it. Sister, hurry in and warm yourself up. It's a cold day when you go out to look for the yard. You will definitely be freezing all the way."
With that said, he let Hongyunxi outside the house and quickly went to pour water for others.
Hongyunxi walked eastward next to the door. The outside of Dahongtian's house was very dark, and because it was old and smelled of sewage, it was similar to the shack they had a few years ago.
Mrs. Hu handed over the hot water and said, "I don't have any tea at home. Please forgive me."
Hongyunxi didn't care at all, took it and took a sip, "You're welcome, hot water will be great. Don't they just want a hot sip when they go out?"
Due to Hongyunxi's attitude, Mrs. Hu's smile became even thicker.
"Speaking of which, we are destined to be together. It's a coincidence that we came here. His yard is not rented out. If we want to rent it, we can just move in. Otherwise, none of the previous decorations have been touched."
Hearing Mrs. Hu's tone, Hongyunxi was stunned. When they moved out, the old lady had said that the lessor had been found. Could it be that something went wrong again?
It was not easy for her to ask about Bu Nao. When she heard that the house was empty, she immediately happily agreed to come to Donglai.
"Then it really comes sooner rather than later. That time he planned to rent it for three months first, until after the new year."
"Chengchengcheng, it can be rented for as long as it takes. Just ask the old lady to say hello in advance so that he can be prepared."
The old lady's eyes lit up when she heard that she was asking for a three-month lease. During the Chinese New Year, many people refused to cancel the lease and go back to their hometown. Unexpectedly, she would meet the lessor. She was considered lucky and had a good New Year.
After paying the rent and taking the keys, Hongyunxi and Wenyou went directly to the yard, cleaned a little, filled the tank with water, and then returned to the inn.
As for the guest room, if you don't stay for a full day, you can still pay the day's rate. Hongyunxi didn't care and checked out the guest room and moved directly into Zaoshu Hutong.
With Du's diligent person taking care of it, Hongyunxi took Wenyou to the street to buy vegetables. When they came back, the house was already burning warm.
They brought a complete set of items, including bamboo charcoal for heating.
"Mom, he made pickled cabbage soup and steamed buns. Let's rest our stomachs first and start cooking tomorrow."
Du Shi wiped her legs and brought a basin of sour soup with meat slices to the table. She had wasted a lot of time organizing things tomorrow and was a little busy cooking.
"It doesn't matter, I don't need to be too tired. He has bought all the vegetables he has eaten in the past few days. I will just watch and cook them."
"Hey~,"
After a simple meal, it was already dusk. Except for Xiaosi who was busy preparing his things, Hongyunxi and others went to bed early.
In the second month, they built an oven in the east of the shed, and while the charcoal fire was roasting, Xiao Si began to cook the duck.
That time, Hongyunxi did not participate in the whole process and left it all to him to take care of himself.
Did she just ask to take Wenyou out? Xie Yu was already at the door with Xiaowen.
"Godmother, why didn't you go find him when you came to the county? Could it be that your son has offended you?"
Looking at Xie Yu who suddenly appeared and thinking of Nanshan Inn, Hongyunxi slapped his forehead and forgot about that incident.
"Xiaowu and I are both in a critical period, preparing for next year's exams. He came to the county to make a small fuss. What is he doing to provoke us?"