Rich Peasant Girl: The General's Wife Has Space

Xiao Wan spent the whole afternoon in the workshop, and made vermicelli and rice paper with the female workers. While the sun was shining, she quickly dried the vermicelli products in the sun. She would go to the town to find Duan Hongyi to discuss cooperation early the next morning.

After all, Xiao Wan only knew Duan Hongyi, and she felt that Duan Hongyi had a family backing him, and that this person's character was also good, so she felt at ease.

Early the next morning, Xiao Wan was preparing to drive a donkey cart to take her brother to town. Xiao's father had a backache, so Xiao Wan held him down and applied a salt pack to protect him.

Liu was still a little worried, so Shen hurriedly pushed her son over and asked him to accompany Xiao Wan to the town. Liu Jingui leaned against the donkey cart with a smile.

Xiao Wan glanced at Liu Jingui with a cold gaze, which frightened Liu Jingui so much that he shrank his neck and secretly hated himself for being afraid of a little girl.

Seeing her daughter's fierce look, Mrs. Liu had no choice but to agree, so Xiao Wan drove away with her brother.

Xiao Zhengping said that he would only teach half a class today, and Xiao Wan responded that she would pick him up at noon and go home together.

After sending her brother off, Xiao Wan came to Yunkelai and was warmly welcomed by Manager Liu. Not only was he grateful for the booming business he brought to her family, but he also received special instructions from Duan Hongyi.

Manager Liu served tea and snacks, then went to the backyard to invite Duan Hongyi.

Duan Hongyi came in, followed by the maid Hongdou whom he had met last time. When she saw it was Xiao Wan, she immediately frowned and curled her lips. This was another woman who rushed to throw herself into the arms of the young master.

Xiao Wan ignored her directly and took out the dry goods such as vermicelli and rice paper she brought for Duan Hongyi to see. Duan Hongyi took the rice noodle products and couldn't believe that they were made of ground eggs, so he hurriedly asked how to eat these things.

Xiao Wan smiled and asked Manager Liu to borrow the kitchen. Chef Wang helped her and started cooking. Chef Wang was overjoyed. How many recipes did Miss Xiao have?

First, make some cold spinach vermicelli. The weather is about to get hot, and this dish is just right.

Wash the spinach and blanch it in hot water, then put it into a large bowl. Put the vermicelli into the hot water and cook it, then take it out and ask Chef Wang to peel the garlic and chop it into minced garlic.

Mix the chopped chili peppers, green onions and minced garlic into the vermicelli spinach, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and you're done.

Next is to make minced meat vermicelli.

Soak the dried vermicelli in warm water, chop the pork into minced meat, pour oil into the pot, when the oil is hot, add chopped green onion and ginger slices, stir-fry until golden brown, then pour in the chopped meat, add appropriate amount of soy sauce, and stir-fry until fragrant.

Put the soaked vermicelli into the pot and stir-fry, add more water, and cook for less than a quarter of an hour. When the vermicelli is cooked, add salt, then remove from the pot and put into a large bowl, sprinkle with a little minced garlic and chopped green onion.

The vermicelli absorbs the meat juice and soup, becoming soft and delicious. If you like spicy food, you can cut some chili peppers and put them in.

Take two other potatoes, wash them, peel them, cut them into dice, tear the rice noodles into small pieces, soak them in warm water, slice the pork, and prepare the green onion, ginger, dried chili peppers, star anise, cinnamon powder, and peppercorns.

Put oil in the pot, put the meat into the pot first, stir-fry until the pork changes color, after the pork changes color, add star anise cinnamon powder, pepper, dried chili segments, green onion and ginger and stir-fry.

Add appropriate amount of soy sauce, stir-fry until fragrant, then add potato cubes and stir-fry. After stir-frying for a while, pour water into the pot, add salt and cook for a while. When the soup is thick, pour in the vermicelli.

When the rice noodles become soft and colored, the soup will become less and less, and it is ready to be served.

The dishes made by Xiao Wan may not be served at banquets in restaurants. These dry goods are sold in the Duan family's dry goods shop. The method of making them is very simple, and the most important thing is that they can be preserved for a long time.

Sure enough, when the dishes were served, Duan Hongyi's eyes lit up. As a businessman, he saw the business opportunity at a glance.

Every dish tasted soft, glutinous, delicious, very sweet, and very filling. Duan Hongyi nodded.

These dry goods can be sold in shops and can be sold to all classes of people. They can also be stored for a long time, so they can be sold in only one place.

Xiao Wan suggested, "Boss Duan, if you store these vermicelli in a dry environment, they can last for at least one to two years. They're also versatile and filling, and eating more of them is good for osteoporosis in the elderly. They also beautify the skin and purify blood vessels."

Xiao Wan accidentally used a modern word. Although Duan Hongyi didn't understand it, he knew that it was a good thing.

After a pause, Xiao Wan continued, "These will probably sell well in the northwest border. The climate there is harsh and cold. All you need to do is simply stir-fry the meat and soak the vermicelli until softened. It will enhance the flavor a lot and warm up the whole pot."

"Also, these vermicelli can be paired with various dishes and are great for making soup. I'll talk to Chef Wang briefly about this later."

Duan Hongyi was unconsciously attracted when he saw Xiao Wan talking. When this girl talked about business, she was radiant and energetic, with a smile on her delicate face. When she talked about the key points, her face flushed with excitement. She looked like a very lively girl.

Duan Hongyi couldn't help but smile as he watched intently. Hongdou, who was standing behind him, saw the situation of her master and her heart skipped a beat. She looked at Xiao Wan with unfriendly eyes.

"Miss Xiao, it's a great idea. The Duan family business also has many large grocery stores that are well-traveled, and they also carry some dry goods from both north and south. I have a feeling that the vermicelli business will be very profitable. So, let's discuss how you plan to sell these vermicelli?"

"A pound of vermicelli costs twenty cents, vermicelli costs eighteen cents, and rice paper costs fifteen cents. After all, I still have to pay labor costs. What do you think?" Xiao Wan weighed the purchase price of ground eggs and proposed this price.

Duan Hongyi pondered for a while, Xiao Wan remained silent, quietly drinking tea and waiting for Duan Hongyi's decision.

Duan Hongyi thought for a moment, then raised his head and said to Xiao Wan firmly, "Okay, but as usual, can you give me priority?"

"Of course, I'm used to working with Boss Duan."

"I've ordered 300 kilograms of each of the three varieties. I'll try to find a store in the city first to see when they can be delivered."

Xiao Wan thought for a moment and replied, "Probably three days later. We don't have enough inventory right now."

"Okay, then we're settled. Do you need me to send someone to pick up the goods?"

"No need, I'll ask my third uncle to deliver it. He will be responsible for the delivery work of the workshop from now on."

"Okay, then I'll pay a deposit of five taels of silver first, and then we can sign the contract."

Xiao Wan signed the contract happily, and the heart that had been weighing on her mind was finally at ease. Although she did not appear anxious on the surface, she was secretly worried in her heart. Although the money was not much this time, it was just the beginning, so she was not in a hurry.

After Duan Hongyi finished his work, he took Manager Liu to the city to do some business and asked Xiao Wan to stay for dinner at the restaurant. Xiao Wan declined and planned to go shopping for a while before going to pick up her brother, so she also said goodbye.