Survival rules for restaurants: cooking and eating melons at the same time

Chapter 114: Progress must be accelerated

"And there's meat. Although I've pickled a lot of meat this year, if the snow really blocks the way and people can't go out, we can't lack nutrition for so many people. Since the garden is so big, it should be possible to raise some chickens, ducks and geese. Although we can't raise pigs or lambs, as the weather is getting colder, we can buy some meat and freeze it in the snow, and then thaw it when we want to eat it." An Qiao tried her best to think about what to do.

Dongzhi nodded seriously, "If that's the case, the chicken and duck sheds must be covered very thickly, so that the chickens and ducks won't freeze. My family also experienced a heavy snowfall a few years ago. The road was blocked by the snow and people couldn't go out. We ate tree bark for two months, and by the time the snow melted, we were exhausted."

An Qiao was still wondering if there was anything missing, but now all this was just an idea. She would only know what was missing after buying the things.

"The workers are still working in the new yard. We can only move the things there ourselves at night. After all, we have to be on guard against others. If we really encounter a disaster, they will know that we have so much food. It might not be safe." An Qiao sighed. If the world is really difficult, even the shop cannot be opened.

Dongzhi nodded to show that he understood. "Don't panic, young lady. I think it will take some time before the heavy snow comes. Who knows, it might be sunny again in a few days. I will buy some every day and move them one by one."

"Let's go buy some medicine and spices today. It won't matter if these things are seen by others." An Qiao said.

The two of them went to the pharmacy and spice shop and bought a lot of things.

While the helpers next door were still there, An Qiao carried two more buckets of ginger tea to the next door, "Uncles and aunts, take a break first. I made some ginger tea for you. Don't catch a cold."

It was almost time for dinner, and the helper heard An Qiao's call, "Thank you so much, young lady, for sending two buckets this morning. We are still warm now, let's drink together at dinner time."

The foundation of the building has been laid, and next to it is a brick wall that I built myself. "I wonder how many days it will take to be completed?"

The helper grinned and said, "It will take at least ten days. If the young lady is in a hurry, I'm afraid we'll have to call more people."

An Qiao thought about it and decided that it would take at least ten days, which meant that it might not be finished until November 15th. The snow had come at a bad time, and if she bought things after she finished, she might be too late. If she bought things first, she might be jealous.

After thinking for a while, he said, "My uncles and aunts said that there are still able-bodied men in their families or in the village. Bring them to work together tomorrow. I still need to make some kangs. I am really worried that there will not be enough manpower. It is cold and I really cannot have anyone living there. Don't worry, I will not shortchange you in your wages."

The helpers looked at each other in bewilderment. Although the working hours would be shortened with the arrival of new people, the money they received would not be as much.

But the young lady had promised them more money in the morning, and many of the people present had brothers and sons at home, so the whole family could earn two or even three times the money.

Meals are provided here, two meals at a time. I eat very well at every meal, and my wife at home even asks me why I have gained weight while working here.

After finishing the work, you can go back early.

Who wouldn’t want to?

After hesitating for a moment, they said, "Okay, okay, young lady, we have able-bodied men at home, and we will bring them to you tomorrow."

"Thank you all uncles and aunts. I'm afraid I can't do the job well if you are too young, so they must be at least 16 years old and under 35 years old. Thank you all." An Qiao added. She was not familiar with these people, so if they cut corners, there was nothing she could do.

But the most urgent task now is to build the house, which is good for both the restaurant and them.

Some people were silent for a moment. They wanted to bring all their sons, but there was only one who was over 16 years old. Although they were a little dissatisfied, they did not dare to make a fuss. If the young lady did not allow other people in his family to come, wouldn't that be a greater loss?

Some people also tried to test him by saying, "Although my boy is only 15 years old, he is a good worker. Can you give him a year or two more?"

That morning, the uncle spoke up, "Wang Mazi, don't be so nosy. Your elder brother can come, too. He's of the right age. Don't think of forcing your son in. You're so old, and you don't want to lose face. We still need you. Don't mention it again, or I'll have my second uncle not come for you tonight. I paid you wages, not for you to take advantage of the situation."

The uncle's second uncle is the village chief. Wang Mazi curled his lips and said, "I'm just asking."

An Qiao didn't say anything and pretended not to hear.

Let them sort out this matter among themselves.

She conveyed her meaning that it would depend on how many people would come tomorrow. An Qiao just wanted to push the construction schedule forward and it would be best if both yards could be completed within ten days.

In this way, she can store food with peace of mind and feel more confident during the winter.

Not long after, the food was delivered from next door. Today, each person had a bowl of chicken soup, chicken, fried pork with peppers, two vegetarian dishes and a bowl of rice.

"My dear, the food in your restaurant is really delicious. When I make money in the future, I will bring my wife and children here to eat." A helper exclaimed.

An Qiao smiled and said, "You're welcome anytime."

Some people did not want to drink the chicken soup, so they put it in a takeout box and drank some ginger soup themselves, wanting to take the chicken soup back for their wives and children.

An Qiao didn't care. She had distributed the food anyway, so it was up to them how to deal with it.

"Really? The cooking skills of this restaurant are amazing. I occasionally bring one or two meals back for my wife and kids to try. They are so delicious that I talk in my sleep." Another person who was pouring chicken soup into a takeout box said, his movements light and careful, for fear of missing a drop.

An Qiao looked at everyone and suddenly felt fortunate that she had left the palace, opened a restaurant, and met many people.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to even beg for food now. It would be better to spend the rest of my life in the palace, at least I won’t starve to death.

People thought the year was good, but in fact many people are still living a hard life.

The original body had a half-brother living in the countryside, and no one knew how he was doing. Although the boy became estranged from me when he grew up, he might have followed me around for a while when he was a child.

It is easy to be sentimental in autumn and winter. An Qiao shook off the thoughts in her head. She had to cover herself with two more quilts tonight. She didn't want to wake up from the cold again. If she woke up from the cold again, she was afraid that she would really catch a cold.

"Uncles and aunts, please eat slowly. I'll go over first." An Qiao nodded to everyone, then nodded to Lichun and returned to the restaurant.

Before it was completely dark, Lichun came back with an empty bucket. Anqiao watched as it got darker and earlier, and said to Lichun, "Starting tomorrow afternoon, I'll let Koi go over to accompany you."

Lichun wanted to say something, but Anqiao shook her head and said, "Come over and eat. I'm getting hungry waiting for you."