Since Little Yu wanted to try making buns and such, they naturally needed ingredients. Cheng Su and Little Yu went to the farmers market to buy various materials, while Qi Taiguo stayed home to help Little Yuâs family repair all sorts of broken furniture and items.
Cheng Su and Little Yu strolled through the market together, with Cheng Su explaining the various processes and considerations of setting up a shop to Little Yu.
"You really know everything." Little Yu listened in amazement, feeling as if a new Chapter had opened up before her; just listening was thrilling.
"Sis, Iâve been in business for two years now. Back then, I learned by trial and error. These are all valuable experiences, and I hope they can help you," Cheng Su said with a smile.
"Thank you." Little Yu smiled gratefully.
"We donât need to say thanks, weâre good friends and comrades, helping each other is the norm." Cheng Su shook her head with a soft laugh, then asked her, "Have you found a good shop these days?"
"Yes, Iâve seen a few, but our county is just a small town, itâs never as bustling as the city," Little Yu replied.
"Itâs all right, where there are people, there is business. The key is to find a place with high foot traffic, like the entrance of a school or a factory. Those places are good," Cheng Su recalled her own restaurant, remembering that she chose that location precisely for these reasons.
"I have my eye on a shop in front of a factory, but the rent is quite high," Little Yu said a bit sheepishly, "Itâd cost forty yuan a month."
"If itâs a prime location, then itâs worth it. With lots of passersby, you wonât have to worry about business. If you like it, you should rent it!" Cheng Su said.
"But, should I really do it? I havenât even tried if what I make is good!" Little Yu hesitated.
"You still lack confidence in yourself? Come on, hurry and buy it back, donât we need the flour to ferment?" Cheng Su said.
"Yes, for making buns or steamed buns, if the dough isnât springy enough, it wonât taste good!" Little Yu said with a smile, "You all didnât give me a heads-up, otherwise, I could have prepared the dough in advance."
"Weâve been so busy lately, otherwise, we would have come earlier," Cheng Su said with a bitter smile.
While the two chatted casually, they finished picking out materials and headed home.
Upon returning home, they saw Qi Taiguo bringing people over to install a ceiling fan on the ceiling.
"Whatâs going on here? Where did this come from?" Little Yu exclaimed in surprise.
"I bought it," Qi Taiguo replied, "You guys donât even have two fans here, and Xiao Bin sleeps in the living room. Now that summerâs here, it gets stuffy inside, having a fan will be nice for staying cool, and the child can study in comfort." Qi Taiguo explained.
Little Yu was taken aback. Buying a ceiling fan isnât cheap. She looked at Cheng Su, who just smiled and gave Qi Taiguo a thumbs up, showing no hint of displeasure, which made Little Yuâs eyes tear up.
"Look at you, why spend this money? Weâve made it through all these years just fine!" Little Yuâs voice choked a bit, speaking with a slightly reprimanding tone, though her eyes were full of gratitude.
Cheng Su saw this and laughed, "Sis, the weather will only get hotter, buying it now is cheaper. If you wait until the height of summer, it wonât be this price anymore! Besides, we bought it already; canât return it now!"
"But, itâs too expensive..."
"Itâs not expensive, as long as itâs useful." Cheng Su nudged her, playfully saying, "Sis, hurry up and cook, Iâm starving."
Hearing this, Little Yu didnât pay Qi Taiguo any more mind. She quickly agreed and took the vegetables to the kitchen, and this time, Qi Taiguo gave her a thumbs up in return.