Crossing the farm gate, the whole family reunites in the disaster year

Chapter 270 Peace of Mind

"I see!" Shiro suddenly realized, "It turns out it's not just the taste, it's also because it's convenient to hold."

Lin smiled and nodded.

Lidong seemed to understand, but she thought Third Aunt was very powerful. She moved the stool next to Lin and pinched the corner of Lin's clothes with her little hands.

Lin held Lidong's small hand in her warm palm and smiled at her.

Lidong said whatever came to his mind: "Aunt San, did you consider this from the beginning and let Fourth Brother set up a stall at the dock?"

"Not really." Lin patted her gently. "It was your fourth brother who wanted to do business. After he went to Lindong County and hit a wall, he came back to discuss it with me, and that's why I gave him some advice. It's better to say that I've been paying close attention to him than to say that I've been thoughtful."

Lidong didn't know why, but he suddenly stretched out his other hand, hugged Lin's arms with both hands, leaned his head lightly on her shoulder, and inhaled the soapberry scent on Lin's clothes.

She was not interested in business, but she really liked listening to Third Aunt talk. She was always gentle and could solve their problems with just a few words, which made people feel at ease.

Looking at Lidong's intimate expression, Lin couldn't help laughing. She turned sideways, and gently took her into her arms with her other hand, stroking her back gently.

"Are you exhausted today?"

Lidong nodded his head a few times, not knowing whether to nod or shake it, and finally said in a muffled voice: "I'm not tired."

Silang rolled his eyes in disdain, yet felt a faint envy in his heart. He could only think about what Third Aunt had just said.

"Now that you mention it, it seems the bun stalls are doing pretty good business, but the tofu pudding and meat wonton stalls aren't very busy."

"Yes, then have you seen the tea stall at the entrance of the pier?"

Shiro nodded. "I see. The stall is quite big, with about ten tables."

“What do you think of the tea stall business and who is its target group?”

Silang pursed his lips, trying hard to recall the tea stall that his third aunt had mentioned.

"Business doesn't seem to be very good. Not many people are drinking tea. No, I remember there were two tables full of people."

The tea stall was very large, and among the three rows of empty tables, two tables full of people were very conspicuous. He took a special look at them when he passed by.

As for the second question, Shiro was a little unsure: "I guess passersby are thirsty and tired, so they go to the tea stall to have a cup of tea."

Lin smiled and did not deny his point.

"Suppose I were traveling far away and coming back by boat, and you didn't know the exact time, so you waited at the dock to pick me up."

Shi Lang quickly realized what was happening, his eyes suddenly lighting up. "If we wait for a few hours, we'll definitely be tired and thirsty. There's a tea stall right at the entrance to the dock. We can check if the boat has arrived and sit down to rest."

"Besides picking someone up, think about whether there is anything else you can do."

"If there are people coming to pick someone up, there must be people sending someone off. The two tables of guests I saw today must be waiting for the boat."

"You're very clever," Lin complimented. "The dock is bustling with people, and the stalls around it each target different demographics. Some people, after a few days on the boat, crave hot noodles or wontons the first thing they do upon disembarking. There are also places to stay for those coming and going, like tea stalls, and then there are stalls like yours that specialize in selling food to laborers."

"To do business, identifying target customers is key. Once you know your customer base, you need to stand in their shoes and consider their preferences."

Shiro was in mixed emotions.

Before, he just followed his third aunt's advice and went there without hesitation. The business was so good on the first day that he was still complacent. He didn't expect that there were so many twists and turns involved.