vrcanaries Chapter 134 Returning to the Village to Celebrate the New Year
Chapter 134 Returning to the Village to Celebrate the New Year
Today is the first day of trial operation of Xunyu Ji, and the turnover is as high as 150 taels of silver. After deducting labor costs, etc., the total profit is nearly taels of silver.
Even though it is still during the trial period and there is a discount, this bill still makes Manager Zhu secretly shocked.
Just imagine that if one day, this fishing business were to be opened to other prefectures, or even to the capital, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it would make a fortune every day.
"Many of the diners who came today were quite interested in the ingredients of our Xunyu Ji. They all wanted to buy some ingredients from us. I wonder if Miss Qin has any plans in this regard?" A gleam of light flashed in the eyes of Shopkeeper Zhu, and he changed the subject to talk about ingredients.
He has been a shopkeeper for more than ten years, so it was instinctive for him to ask this question.
"As for selling food ingredients, we are not considering it for now. We can talk about it after the New Year." Qin Ruo did not want to talk more about it, and Shopkeeper Zhu was tactful and did not ask any more questions.
To date, except for some fish, tofu and bean sprouts, most of the side dishes at Xunyu Ji are directly pulled out from Qin's house every day.
Shopkeeper Zhu had no idea where this thing really came from.
After coming to Taihe County, Si Heng reminded Manager Zhu not to ask questions that he shouldn't ask and just do his own job well.
Shopkeeper Zhu was also a rule-abiding person. Si Heng had told him that even if he was curious, he should not ask too many questions.
In the following days of Xunyuji, the number of diners continued to increase.
By the time it officially opened, Xunyu Ji had become the most popular restaurant in Taihe County.
Everyone knows Xunyuji in Taihe County, a place specializing in fish.
Not only are there many varieties, but the ingredients are also rare.
Even the most amazing snacks in Xunyu Ji are things I have never eaten before.
Only Yu Ji can cook fish in so many different ways, so naturally diners want to try it.
At the same time, more people are asking about the sale of food ingredients.
Several foreign merchants happened to pass through Taihe County. After accidentally tasting the dishes of Xunyu Ji, they stayed for a few more days and tasted all the products of Xunyu Ji.
Several merchants came to see Manager Zhu and unanimously expressed their desire to buy a batch of ingredients from Xunyuji, and stated that it was a long-term cooperation.
Since Qin Ruo had already given instructions, Manager Zhu had no choice but to play Tai Chi with these people.
I can't give a definite answer when talking to customers about buying and selling food ingredients, but my boss has plans in this regard after the 15th day of the lunar year.
Merchants who wanted to make a fortune before the New Year had no choice but to leave first and plan to come back after the New Year.
Before the New Year, every household was busy buying New Year's goods and preparing for the New Year, and fewer diners went to restaurants to dine.
The restaurant's booming situation did not gradually stabilize until yesterday.
The guys at Xunyuji have been busy for more than half a month and finally have a chance to take a break.
On the 23rd day of the lunar year, Xunyuji Restaurant hung a sign announcing that it would be closed for the New Year.
There is no end to making money. Qin Ruo doesn’t know whether other restaurants will take holidays, but Xunyu Ji must take the holiday.
Although the guys were a bit tired over the past half month, the moment they received the money, they suddenly felt that it was all worth it.
Not only did Qin Ruo give each of his servants two taels of silver in advance, he also prepared a big gift package for the New Year, including fish, meat, fruit and pastries.
The guys were all very happy because they used to be paid only one or two taels of silver a month when they worked at Fumanlou.
Now Xunyuji has only worked for half a month, but he has received two taels of silver and a New Year gift. Compared with other restaurants in Taihe County, this treatment is quite good.
What's more, the boss is a generous person and never treats his employees harshly.
Shopkeeper Zhu and several kitchen helpers rushed back to Ganzhou that day to celebrate the New Year.
Xunyu Ji's business is booming, and Shopkeeper Zhu has prepared himself mentally to spend the New Year in Taihe County this year.
It was rare for Qin Ruo to be so humane. In order to give them more time, she even gave them a holiday early.
This action made Shopkeeper Zhu feel deeply moved. This Miss Qin was really an extremely intelligent woman. No wonder her master and the old lady valued Miss Qin so much.
Luming Academy also started its New Year holiday a few days ago, and Qin Ziyan, who had just returned from the academy, was so busy that he had no time to spare.
He was busy with the restaurant posters during the day, and gave classes to a group of people in the house at night.
Besides, he also had to review his lessons to prepare for next year, and he wished he could split himself into two people.
Although it was a bit busy, these days made Qin Ziyan feel extremely at ease.
After the holiday from the academy, Zhou Yuanshu also returned to the house with Qin Ziyan.
Zhou Yuanshu did not choose to go home, but stayed to earn a living allowance. When the college was on holiday, the teachers also went home and could no longer live in the college.
Zhou Yuanshu's home was far from Taihe County, and it was inconvenient and unrealistic for him to commute back and forth every day. Qin Ruo simply arranged a temporary room for him in the mansion.
Zhou Yuanshu is sweet-spoken, polite, and hardworking.
During the time he lived in Qin's house, he painted during the day and reviewed his studies at night.
He was not one to eat and drink for free, and although there were servants in the house, he would rush to do any work that could help.
In the evening, he and Qin Ziyan took turns to give lessons to Qingsheng and the others.
Qin Ruo really admires people who can tenaciously find a way out in the worst environment.
It was not until yesterday that the poster work was officially completed.
Zhou Yuanshu took the remuneration he received from Qin Ruo and the holiday gift that Qin Ruo specially asked Xundong to prepare for him and went home to celebrate the New Year.
In addition, Qin Ruo gave him another ten taels, saying it was a reward for his hard work in teaching Qingsheng knowledge during this period.
Zhou Yuanshu was not a bookworm, so he could naturally see that Qin Ruo was taking this opportunity to provide financial support to him, a poor student.
Before, he was still worried about the money for travel expenses for next year's college entrance examination.
The Zhou family had to use all their resources to support a scholar, and the family had already been stretched to the limit.
Qin Ruo's move was undoubtedly a timely help. With this money, he could finally concentrate on studying for the exam.
Zhou Yuanshu didn't say high-sounding words, but he secretly kept this favor in his heart and vowed to repay Qin Ruo when he became successful in the future.
Qin Ruo didn't mind and never thought about asking for anything in return from Zhou Yuanshu.
After all, in modern times, she anonymously donates millions every year to poor students who are eager to change their destiny through knowledge.
If a mere ten taels of silver can change a person's fate, I can be considered to have accumulated some merit.
On the 28th day of the lunar year, after having lunch at the house, Qin Ruo and his party returned to Changhe Village to celebrate the New Year.
This time, Xun Dong insisted on coming along because she was afraid that Ban Xia was too young to be careful enough to serve her master.
Among the people who returned to Changhe Village this time, there was one more person, Song Shiqi.
Just yesterday, Qin Zimu had formally offered tea to Song Shiqi and took Song Shiqi as his teacher.
Qin Zimu respects and admires his master.
Naturally, he didn't want to leave him alone in Taihe County for the New Year, so he tried his best to invite Song Shiqi several times before he persuaded him to go back to Changhe Village with him.