The first step in the book is to start selling tofu

Lin Zhi smiled and nodded: "That's right, sister-in-law. The cultural atmosphere of the prefecture is rich, and the materials are more abundant and diverse. I think I can create more novel and interesting stories here. I hope that sister-in-law and the old lady can give me more advice."

Mrs. Shi said hurriedly, "Zhizhi, you are too polite. We have all seen your talent. We are lucky to be able to see it first. How dare we give you advice?"

Shi Feiyang came over again and said with great interest: "Lin Zhi, if you need any new ideas when you are writing your storybook, I can provide them for you. I have heard a lot of strange stories while wandering around this city."

Lin Zhi smiled and said, "Oh? That's great. If Feiyang has a good story, please share it with me. Maybe it can really bring me a lot of inspiration."

Shi Feiyang patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, Lin Zhi. I will tell you all the interesting things I know. By the way, how long will it take for you to return to the county to hand over your work? Will it delay the preparation of the braised food store?"

Lin Zhi replied, "I will try to go and come back as quickly as possible, so as not to waste too much time. But some things cannot be rushed. I have to ensure a smooth transition of the business in the county, so that I can develop in the prefecture city with peace of mind."

Shi's mother said with concern: "Zhizhi, you must take care of yourself after traveling all the way. If you need any help, just let us know."

Lin Zhi looked at Shi's mother gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, old lady. I feel much more at ease with your words."

Shi Feiyang was listening to their words, his mind already on the delicious food he had eaten at Lin Zhi's place before.

He had eaten a lot of delicious things, but the only things he would linger on after eating were those sold in Lin Zhi's shop.

I really want to eat it again after eating it once.

Ever since Lin Zhi came to the provincial capital, he hadn't gone to the county town to eat for a long time. He felt he didn't have the nerve to ask Lin Zhi to prepare a table for him alone.

I wish I could go to the county town again someday and have a good meal.

Thinking of this, Shi Feiyang remembered the scene of long queues at Lin Zhi’s store and couldn’t help but shudder.

"Lin Zhi, do you have enough capital to open a shop? I have some money here, see if you need it." Shi Feiyang looked at Lin Zhi eagerly, his eyes a little anxious: "How about I invest in it?"

Without waiting for Lin Zhi to answer, he hurriedly explained: "Don't worry, I am just a shareholder and I don't participate in decision-making."

Shi Feiyang thought, as long as he was a shareholder, he wouldn't have to write with a bunch of people, right? !

Lin Zhi pondered for a moment and agreed with Shi Feiyang's decision: "Investing is risky, and things in the business world are unpredictable. You must think carefully, otherwise your money will go down the drain."

Shi Feiyang was not afraid at all: "The food in your shop can whet my appetite, and the other people in the city are definitely not a problem. This business is worth it."

Seeing that he was so determined, Lin Zhi stopped trying to persuade him and just said, "In that case, let's sort out the relevant matters first. You can also think about it again in the next few days. If there are any changes, I won't force you."

Shi Feiyang nodded hurriedly: "Don't think about it, I have made up my mind."

So, the two began to discuss the issue of investing.

Seeing this, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Shi family did not disturb the two. They were eager to cheer for Shi Feiyang, a playboy, to have something serious to do, so they would never stop him.

After some bargaining, Shi Feiyang spent 12,000 taels of silver to get a 10% stake.

The Shi family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law thought that the price was ridiculously high. How many years would it take to sell the braised meat to get back the 10,000 yuan dividend?

But Shi Feiyang felt that he had gotten a great bargain and asked to sign the contract on the spot.

Seeing Shi Feiyang's anxious look, Lin Zhi had to carefully draft a contract, listing the rights and obligations of both parties in detail.

Shi Feiyang took the contract, and without even glancing at it, he signed his name with a stroke of a pen. He looked so carefree, as if the ten thousand taels of silver was just a small sum.

Looking at the ten thousand taels of silver, Lin Zhi wanted to call him a prodigal son.

Originally, she just wanted to take 2,000 taels of silver for a 10% stake as a token of her appreciation. After all, shares were of great use to Lin Zhi, and she would not give away too many shares.

Two thousand taels of silver is about the price of the shop.

But Shi Feiyang, this prodigal son, asked for 10,000 taels right from the start, and he wouldn't be happy to give less.

Shi Feiyang happily put the contract away, and then said flatteringly: "Lin Zhi, I am a shareholder now, so after the store opens, can I have an exclusive private room?"

Lin Zhi nodded: "Okay, I'll go back and design the store, and then I'll go back to the county town after I find workers to decorate it."

"You just take care of the design, and I'll take care of the workers' work." Shi Feiyang said proudly.

Not only that, Shi Feiyang also asked Lin Zhi to hand over the transfer of ownership to him.

After Lin Zhi left, Shi's mother poked her son's forehead and said, "You, don't come to me and cry poor when you have no money."

Shi Feiyang smiled nonchalantly and said, "Mom, don't worry, this is a sure win. You've seen Lin Zhi's abilities before. That braised food shop is extremely popular in the county town, so it's sure to be no different in the prefecture."

Mrs. Shi also echoed, "Mom, maybe Feiyang will make a lot of money in a short time, so you can wait and enjoy the good life."

Shi's mother shook her head helplessly: "You guys only know how to make me happy. But now that things have been decided, let's do it well."

Shi Feiyang patted his chest and promised: "Mom, just wait and see. Not only will I make this stewed food shop the best in the city, I will also promote Lin Zhi's storybook and make her a world-famous talent."

.......

"Mom, we are not short of money, so why do we let Mr. Shi invest in us?" On the way home, Daya couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"The power in the prefecture is complicated. It's not like the county where everyone obeys the county magistrate. The water here is deep. With Shi Feiyang joining us, it's like we have a backer here."

Lin Zhi sighed slightly and continued, "We are new here. If we want to gain a foothold in the city, our own strength alone is far from enough. The Shi family is quite prestigious in the city. Although Shi Feiyang seems cynical, he cares about our affairs, and his identity can prevent us from a lot of trouble. If this braised food shop is to be run for a long time and the storybook is to be spread smoothly, it is inseparable from the protection and support of various forces."

Daya nodded thoughtfully: "Mom, I understand."

In the following days, Lin Zhi devoted himself to the preparation work for the braised food store.

She carefully designed the layout of the store, and Shi Feiyang found skilled decoration workers as agreed to make the store unique according to Lin Zhi's requirements.

The interior decoration of the store in the design draft is simple and elegant, yet it also has a sense of everyday life. There are some food-related calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, and the tables and chairs are arranged neatly and orderly, creating a comfortable dining environment.