Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

"welcome!"

Yun Zhenzhen came out to greet him with a smile.

"Shopkeeper Xu, I haven't had time to invite you into the store for a chat. This is also my fault."

Yun Zhenzhen took Manager Xu to the private room on the second floor, and the two started a conversation.

"This is also the first time we've launched our VIP card. It's divided into two categories: black and white. A top-up of ten taels of silver will qualify you as a white card user, giving you a 10% discount on every purchase. A top-up of one hundred taels of silver will qualify you as a black card user, giving you a 20% discount on every purchase. Furthermore, gold card users enjoy priority access to new products. If it's inconvenient for you to come into the store, we'll even deliver the products to your door..."

Shopkeeper Xu smiled and nodded. "Okay, we've been friends for a long time now, so you have to get me a black card. And let me try your cooking at noon today."

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Then he recorded the name of Manager Xu and the amount of the card recharge in the account book that had been prepared long ago.

Qin Li, who was standing by, was stunned by what he saw.

When his mother proposed this method last night, he was actually a little reluctant to agree. After all, it was a new idea that he had never encountered before.

In addition, the money would have to be placed in their store in advance, and people would have to pay in advance before they even started consuming. He didn't think anyone would be so generous. Besides, the tavern was newly opened, and he was worried about damaging its reputation.

But now, Manager Xu took out a hundred taels of silver at once, which shocked him directly.

Sure enough, he still doesn’t understand the world of rich people, and he still needs to broaden his horizons in the future.

After Qin Li went downstairs with the account book, Shopkeeper Xu's expression relaxed and he asked nervously, "Madam Yun... No, I have to call you Ruyi'anren now."

"No problem." Yun Zhenzhen waved her hand. "We've been partners for a long time, so just call me whatever's convenient for you. Don't worry about the etiquette."

"Okay." Seeing her attitude, Shopkeeper Xu finally let go of his worry. He was really worried that Madam Yun would no longer recognize him as her old partner once she became rich.

Although he didn't think Madam Yun was that kind of person.

"First, I'm here to support you today, and second, I want to ask you, now that you've opened your own restaurant, how will we share the profits from our new dishes..."

Yun Zhenzhen understood what he meant. Both of them now opened restaurants, and in a sense they were competitors. What kind of competitors would eagerly serve new dishes to each other?

"Don't worry. Although we also opened a restaurant, our approach is different from yours. We mainly target the wealthy in the city, focusing on price rather than quantity. You can target ordinary people and focus on quantity rather than price. There is no conflict between the two. When we have new dishes in the future, I will deliver them to your restaurant as usual."

"Good good."

Only then did Manager Xu burst into laughter, feeling that he had worried for so long in vain.

It’s not a big deal if there are no new dishes in the future, but if he becomes a rival to Ruyi’an, that would be a real loss for him.

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the other side.

Before the time to leave the court, County Magistrate Wang had already informed his legal advisor in advance and agreed to meet at a tavern.

But we have to make it clear in advance that we will each eat our own food today.

After finally waiting until the time to leave the court, County Magistrate Wang rushed to the tavern at full speed. Because he was in a hurry, he accidentally bumped into County Lieutenant Lin who came in from the side door.

"Oh, why are you leaving in such a hurry, magistrate?" County Lieutenant Lin couldn't help rubbing his shoulders. "I'm old now, and I'm not as energetic as you, magistrate. I almost fell apart after being bumped into."

In terms of age and seniority, County Magistrate Lin has been in the entire county government the longest.

"I went to have a drink and left in a hurry, so I didn't see it." Seeing that his colleague was anxious and it was difficult to show, County Magistrate Wang had to suppress the gluttony in his stomach and said.

Although County Lieutenant Lin was old, his eyesight was very sharp. He could see the eagerness in County Magistrate Wang's eyes at a glance.

It's not like you haven't drunk wine before, so why are you so anxious now?

County Magistrate Lin was suddenly curious: "What kind of food could make the usually steady county magistrate so eager? This is something I have never seen before."

County Magistrate Wang looked at him meaningfully, with an expression that said, "You understand."

County Lieutenant Lin cleared his throat and said, "It just so happens that I'm not in a hurry to go home today. If it's convenient for you, could you take me with you?"

County Magistrate Wang hesitated for a moment.

"There shouldn't be any outsiders here. In the past, the master would go home to accompany his wife at this time." County Lieutenant Lin asked again.

County Magistrate Wang curled his lips and said, "That's right, let's go together."

The two men walked out of the county government office side by side and rode in the same carriage. The legal advisor was already waiting for them in the carriage. After a while, the carriage made many twists and turns and arrived at Liuye Town.

"Is this where you're having a drink, sir? It's not far, but it's not really close either."

"Yes, although it's a little inconvenient, the food inside is delicious. Just follow us, the tavern is not far away."

County Lieutenant Lin paused slightly, gazing at the sign at the entrance of a two-story building the magistrate had pointed to. He squinted his eyes and read out, "There's a tavern."

"good eyesight."

County Magistrate Lin stroked his beard and laughed, "That's a rather straightforward name, but the most vulgar is the most elegant. It does seem quite amusing among the common people."

County Magistrate Wang didn't bother to respond to him and walked forward at a quickened pace.

Who cares if it's elegant or not, funny or not, as long as the food tastes good, that's all that matters.

County Magistrate Wang and his two companions walked in one after another.

There were a few tables of people sitting sparsely inside. County Magistrate Wang looked at Yun Zhenzhen and couldn't help but jokingly said, "Wow, it's quite lively today. Your business is pretty good."

After hearing this, County Lieutenant Lin behind him began to doubt his life.

He looked at the customers in the hall who could be counted on one hand and couldn't help but say, "Just... just these few people, can you say business is good? How bad is the business of this store?"

Yun Zhenzhen looked over at the voice and said, "We've brought new customers today, so we'll give you a 20% discount as we agreed yesterday. And for your sake, I'll also give you a few free side dishes."

After a while, Erya brought over a tray with four small plates of different colors on it.

"Secretly made pickled mustard greens." Erya put down the white plate. "This is complimentary cold cucumber salad, bamboo shoots in red oil, and a portion of steamed shrimp."

County Magistrate Wang stared intently at the side dishes.

The small pickled mustard greens in the white porcelain dish look bright yellow and very tempting.

The other one had a dozen small pieces of bamboo shoots cooked in red oil on it, which were emerald green with a little bit of red oil drizzled in the middle.

The last pink dish made County Magistrate Wang's eyes slightly widen, revealing a bit of shock.

It was a piece of egg jelly of just the right thickness, with tiny shrimps embedded in the middle.

Thinking about the two taels of silver for a bottle of liquor, County Magistrate Wang suddenly felt nervous.

Is this side dish really a gift? Other things are fine, but there are shrimps in this egg custard!