novelraw Chapter 583 - 584: A Large Order Comes
Chapter 583 - 584: A Large Order Comes
Chapter 583: Chapter 584: A Large Order Comes
Gong Ruini and the others thought these were minor issues and not many people knew, so they wouldn’t spread it around.
What they didn’t expect was that after dinner, Grandpa Zhuge would ask about the kids’ studies at school. Although he knew these kids were quite self-disciplined, since they lived with him, it was his habit to ask a couple of questions.
After the usual questions about Zhao Xuran and the others’ school life today, he suddenly changed the topic, "I heard someone asked you for the quail egg recipe today."
Oh no, Gong Ruini was stunned. How could this be? Not many people were supposed to know about this. How did Zhuge Zhi know?
Seeing their surprised expressions, Zhuge Zhi said, "Quite a few people around here know about it."
"No way," Zhao Guangran was surprised. Clearly, there weren’t many people on the street or at the stall at the time, so how did it spread so much?
Zhao Xuran felt a bit tense, "Could it be they also want to see what we’re up to?"
Zhuge Zhi nodded, "No matter what people say outside, if you don’t want to do something, there’s no need to force yourself."
"A simple boiled quail egg recipe," thinking about some neighbors casually downplaying it really made Zhuge Zhi uncomfortable.
He didn’t know about others making quail eggs at home, but he knew Gong Ruini really experimented a lot to keep improving the recipe. During those days, Zhuge Zhi would frown every time he saw quail eggs.
"It is a simple recipe," Gong Ruini didn’t think there was anything wrong with people’s comments, "Many people used to make this; it’s just about whether they’re willing to spend on the ingredients."
"And the simmering time," Gong Ruini pointed out that if they really spent time researching it, it wouldn’t be difficult at all, but the few of them simply didn’t want to spend the time.
What surprised Gong Ruini more was that quite a few people around them were eyeing their small business, which made her find it quite amusing.
"If they think our business is good, they can also try other things." Gong Ruini was a bit defiant. These days, anyone willing to invest some effort can make quite a bit of money, yet some people both look down on business as lowly and think it earns a lot.
"What can they do?" Zhuge Zhi was really disdainful of the thoughts of the neighbors around, "Each one is just hoping someone will prepare everything for them."
"Since you’re not going to give them the recipe, don’t give it to anyone, no matter how pitiful they act outside." Zhuge Zhi expressed his full support for Gong Ruini and the others’ approach.
This also relieved Gong Ruini and the others. If Grandpa tipped to the other side, they would definitely feel uncomfortable.
"They aren’t in such a bad state, it’s just envy and some instigation." Zhuge Zhi was truly embarrassed by those so-called relatives of his.
No way, isn’t he busy outside all day? How does he have time to find out these things, Gong Ruini was really surprised.
Could it be Cai Xingjuan who told him? Gong Ruini couldn’t help but think this was quite possible.
"By the way, your quail eggs are pretty good, deliver a hundred to the hospital cafeteria every day from now on." Zhuge Zhi remembered an important matter, which was that he found a sales channel for Gong Ruini and the others.
Selling to the hospital? Gong Ruini and the others were stunned. Although it’s not a large quantity, still, isn’t that how businesses grow from small ventures?
Zhao Guangran was so excited he wanted to agree immediately. After all, the place for raising quails was expanded, they found cheap feed, the weather was good, and quail production wasn’t small. Even with one more order, there wouldn’t be any pressure.
Zhao Xuran thought further, "Grandpa Zhuge, will there be any trouble?"
This business might involve Zhuge Zhi, so Zhao Xuran naturally wanted more business, but if it caused trouble for him, they would reconsider.
Trouble? Zhuge Zhi waved his hand, "No trouble, it’s inexpensive and tasty, the nurses and doctors like it."
Zhuge Zhi didn’t expect that after he took some to the hospital to eat and shared a few with the nurses and doctors, they would like it so much.
What? Were they sucking up by ordering? Zhuge Zhi didn’t think they were sucking up; it was genuinely good, and with so many people in the hospital, even if these folks didn’t eat it, new people would come along.
"Alright, alright." Zhao Guangran already wanted to agree but his big brother had too many thoughts. As the younger brother, he had to listen to him.
Zhao Xuran felt helpless watching his brother’s anxious expression. Even though Zhuge Zhi made it sound easy, selling things wasn’t that simple.
"Really sorry for the trouble this time."
Zhuge Zhi waved it off, "Actually, if you could make some tea eggs too, that would be better. Although quail eggs are good, they’re small."
"Sure, sure." Gong Ruini agreed immediately; having business was never a problem.
In the city, doing this was somewhat challenging; you’d need to get up early to queue for supplies — who would want to run a stall?
But where Zhao Gang and the others lived was in the suburbs; after the movement ended, many people secretly started raising chickens, only they didn’t know how the prices were.
Actually, if it weren’t for the lack of manpower, Gong Ruini really wanted her family to run a whole farm, raising chickens and quails.
"You all think about this." Zhuge Zhi had been busy all day and had a lot of cases to document. Plus, the TCM training that Gong Ruini mentioned from childhood needed to be started quickly.
So after chatting for a while, Zhuge Zhi went to his room, and Gong Ruini and the others began to discuss how to run the business.
"What about the delivery?" This was the most important problem. They were kids and needed to attend classes, plus the workplace was a bit far from home.
Zhao Guangran moved his mouth, thinking that Grandpa Zhuge could take it to the hospital on his way to work, saving them a lot of time.
"I’ll deliver it after school." Zhao Xuran, being the eldest, felt it was his responsibility to do it, but he was a bit worried about the family stall.
Ah, why was his big brother the one making deliveries? Zhao Guangran was genuinely surprised.
"Grandpa Zhuge has helped us a lot already, we can’t have him take it." Zhao Xuran’s reason for not letting Zhuge Zhi take it was to avoid people gossiping about Mr. Zhuge doing such minor business at his age.
Even if the elderly might not mind such a trivial matter, Zhao Xuran didn’t want to involve Zhuge Zhi in such trouble; the old man had helped a lot before, and they had to consider that.
Gong Ruini agreed wholeheartedly; Zhuge Zhi wouldn’t mind such a small matter, but they had to consider for him, "And if Brother Xuran delivers, he can also check their feedback."
Understanding customer needs was crucial; Gong Ruini never believed a single recipe would last forever. They had to adapt to changing times and tastes to make more money.