Experience proved that a business couldnât be perfect with just one personâs efforts, but teamwork often produced amazing results.
Two days ago, Cheng Su was by herself in the small restaurant, unable to fully stretch her hands and feet, but now, with the addition of Qiulan, she could move freely. Together, they had prepared the lunch meals, and Cheng Su also taught Qiulan how to serve the food. She took charge of selling meal coupons and clearing tables, as well as cooking in the kitchen when orders came through.
In this way, although it was still busy, there was more order compared to the previous days, and Cheng Su could catch her breath, not being so rushed that she had no time even for a sip of water.
In fact, according to Cheng Su herself, they were still short-handed, but her small restaurant had just opened. Everything had to be taken step by step: one had to eat one bite at a time. When the business reached a certain scale, it wouldnât be too late to hire more people. For now, she was prepared to work harder. And although the business was starting up, it wasnât exceptionally booming just yet. Cheng Su would never overstate the situation.
Fortunately, both Cheng Su and Qiulan were young and had the stamina to sustain themselves despite the exhaustion. After all, being young came with boundless energy.
Cheng Su was two years older than Qiulan, and as they were of similar ages, Qiulan was eager to learn and asked many questions. Cheng Su was always willing to share her knowledge, leading to a harmonious relationship between them.
"...Sister Su, you really know a lot." After wrapping up the lunch service and cleaning up the restaurant that day, Qiulan sincerely praised Cheng Su.
Cheng Su said, "I learnt it all from books, you know, the saying âKnowledge from books makes one behave wisely,â reading more is certainly beneficial!"
Qiulan nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Then Sister Su, why didnât you continue to finish high school and go to college? If you had gone to college, you would have had a lifetime without worries about food and drink."
In those days, getting into college was like becoming a Successful Candidate in ancient times. Once one succeeded, it meant bringing glory to oneâs ancestors, and soarning to success was just around the corner.
After thinking for a bit, Cheng Su said, "Going to college doesnât guarantee anything. Besides, I felt differently back then, maybe I was just lazy, so I didnât continue my studies."
Qiulan seemed to understand her thinking and teased, "If you ask me, I think itâs actually because youâre so fond of Commander Qi that youâd rather marry him early than continue your studies, right?"
Cheng Su was taken aback.
She had hit pretty close to the mark. This bodyâs, Niannianâs, thoughts were all on Qi Taiguo, wanting to marry him early and thus not even considering furthering her education.
Seeing Cheng Su at a loss, Qiulan became somewhat panicked and hurriedly said, "Sister Su, I was just speaking off the cuff, please donât take it to heart or get angry."
Cheng Su smiled and pinched her cheek, saying, "Donât be nervous, Iâm not angry. Because youâre not quite right, but youâre not far off."
This time, it was Qiulanâs turn to be stunned.
Cheng Su didnât explain further, but formed a peak with her hand above her eyebrows, looking up at the sun high in the sky, and said, "Itâs too hot today, weâve finished our tasks, do you want to try something new?"
"Hmm?"
Cheng Su pointed to two pineapples sitting in a basin, specifically bought for making sweet and sour pork earlier in the day. They had used two for the lunch service, and these two were leftovers.
"Eat pineapple?" Qiulan thought Cheng Su wanted to eat it and said, "Iâll go slice it up."
Cheng Su said, "We will eat, but weâre not going to eat it directly. Instead, weâre going to make it into a shaved ice dessert."
Qiulan was puzzled again. Shaved ice, what was that?