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Chapter 40 Her Startup Team
Peach Blossom tilted her head slightly, a hint of hesitation in her eyes:
“I am willing to go with you, but I have never done business before, so I am a little unsure.”
Su Li patted her hand gently, full of confidence: "It's alright, there's a first time for everything. With me here, we'll figure it out slowly."
"Mmm!" Peach Blossom nodded emphatically, looking at Su Li with her eyes crinkling.
A gentle autumn breeze blew by, bringing a delightful fragrance. It turned out that two osmanthus trees not far away were in full bloom. The osmanthus flowers were small, blooming in clusters on the branches, which was a sight to behold and brought joy to the heart.
Su Li and Tao Hua sat leaning against the tree, the breeze ruffling their hair, but their smiles were sweet.
Before going home, Tao Hua secretly slipped a bag of fried soybeans to Su Li. Children in the countryside rarely had snacks to satisfy their cravings, so these fried soybeans became a delicacy in their hearts.
In their past life, whenever the two worked together, Peach Blossom would always remember to bring Su Li some roasted soybeans.
The skins of these beans in my hand have quietly changed from a light yellow to a rich yellowish-brown, with some tiny cracks on the surface. An enticing aroma of beans wafts out, making one's mouth water.
Seeing Su Li in a daze, Tao Hua assumed she was worried about being scolded by her father and quickly explained:
"My family planted a lot of beans in our field this year. Don't worry, my dad won't find out if I take some out!"
Su Li's nose tingled, she took the beans and clutched them tightly in her hand, tears almost falling down her cheeks.
Peach Blossom, no matter what, always thinks of her. In this life, she absolutely cannot stand by and watch Peach Blossom walk down that dead end...
At night, Su Li sat by the window, staring blankly at the bag of soybeans on the table.
The next second, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she suddenly remembered that her sister-in-law's family made a living by selling tofu!
My sister-in-law has been exposed to this kind of skill since childhood, so she must have learned a few tricks herself.
This year, the weather has been favorable, resulting in a bumper soybean harvest. Many families in the village have planted a lot of soybeans, most of which will be roasted and eaten as snacks during the Lunar New Year.
Su Li felt that perhaps she could find business opportunities in this.
They buy back the surplus beans from the villagers at a low price, process them into tofu pudding, and sell them at the dock along with steamed buns and rice.
Firstly, the cost of soybeans is controllable and the supply is sufficient.
Secondly, this tofu rice has a soft and tender texture, a rich and mellow flavor, and is both filling and delicious.
Moreover, not everyone knows how to make tofu, which distinguishes them from other vendors at the dock and preserves their uniqueness.
The more Su Li thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. She couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly pulled Madam He aside to discuss it.
But Madam He looked troubled and shook her head, saying:
"Little sister, you don't know this, making tofu is an extremely hard job. You have to get up before dawn every day to soak the soybeans, grind them into a paste, filter the residue, and boil the paste. All these steps can make you sore and have a sore back."
"In addition, we need many special tools, such as filter cloth and tofu basket. Where are we going to find these items in such a short time? I'm afraid it's too late."
Su Li had anticipated that Madam He would back down; she had already considered these matters.
Making tofu is hard work, but this tofu pudding rice is different from tofu.
Besides, she has plenty of money now, so those tools are no big deal; she can buy them all with a trip to the market.
Su Li blinked, and said confidently:
“Sister-in-law, I know making tofu is hard work, but what I want to make is not tofu, but tofu pudding rice. All we need is a small millstone to grind soybeans and some brine to coagulate them.”
“I noticed that everyone in this village has soybeans, but no one has thought of making tofu pudding to sell. Sister-in-law, you happen to have this skill. If we can be the first to start, we’ll definitely make a fortune!”
Mrs. He was stunned, filled with doubt.
Tofu pudding rice? What is that? She had never heard of it before.
But then I thought of my younger sister, who always had a lot of ideas, and since she had already made up her mind, I would just go along with it.
The next morning, Su Li and Madam He went to the town market together.
On the way, Su Li told He Shi about how she had earned a lot of money by digging up medicinal herbs some time ago, and also gave He Shi some silver to keep for her family.
Madam He quickly declined, saying repeatedly, "This is unacceptable. How can I accept the money you worked so hard to earn? Besides, I haven't even touched the money you gave me last time. I don't need any money."
Su Li, however, forcefully stuffed the silver into He Shi's hand, feigning anger as she said:
“Sister-in-law, we’re family. If you don’t accept my offer, how could I trouble you to make tofu rice together and then drag you to the dock to set up a stall and do business?”
Mrs. He was filled with mixed feelings. She was surprised by her younger sister's trust and generosity, and also felt grateful that she could be valued so highly by her younger sister.
Although my younger sister is young, she is very opinionated. If I were to refuse her kindness, it would seem like we were becoming distant.
Madam He put the silver into her purse and secretly vowed to do everything in her power to help Su Li make the tofu rice business a success, so as not to let her sincere heart go to waste...
The two bought spices, filter cloths and everything else they needed at the market, and then took a detour to He's maternal home to get some brine.
Back home, under He's careful guidance, Su Li put on an apron, washed her hands, and began to try making tofu rice.
Su Li deftly ground the soybeans into a paste and filtered out the residue.
Ms. He poured the ground soy milk into a pot and brought it to a boil. Then she focused on coagulating the soy milk, and soon the tofu pudding was formed.
On the other hand, the filtered soybean pulp was not wasted either.
Su Li drained the remaining moisture from the soybean pulp, then put it into an iron wok and stir-fried it over high heat. After her careful stir-frying, she added an appropriate amount of salt and pepper. The soybean pulp, which originally had a beany smell, became completely dry, fragrant, and crispy, making people's mouths water just by looking at it.
Su Li divided the tofu pudding into two portions. She added braising liquid, sesame oil, chopped green onions, and other seasonings to one portion, and then sprinkled a handful of salty and fragrant tofu pudding on top to make savory tofu pudding.
The other portion is drizzled with osmanthus syrup bought from the market, which becomes sweet tofu pudding.
"Sister-in-law, Asheng, stop what you're doing and come and try these two bowls of tofu pudding."
Ms. He gently scooped up a spoonful of sweet tofu pudding, put it in her mouth, and her eyes widened instantly. The delicate texture was unlike ordinary tofu; it melted in her mouth, as if she had a ball of cotton in her mouth. Paired with the fragrant and sweet taste of osmanthus sugar, it was simply amazing!
"This sweet tofu pudding is fragrant with soybeans and has a refreshing sweet taste; it's truly exceptional!"
Su Xiangsheng, who was standing to the side, couldn't wait any longer and took a big bite of the savory tofu pudding. It was so hot that he was panting, but he still mumbled, "Delicious, mmm, so fragrant, sister, this is so delicious..."
After saying that, she hurriedly scooped up another spoonful, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her sister-in-law beside her, urging her to try the savory tofu pudding as well.
He Shi and Su Li exchanged a glance and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Sister-in-law, let's make some sorghum cakes and steam some mixed flour buns to take to the dock and sell them together. We'll definitely have no trouble finding buyers!"
The price of grains like sorghum and soybeans is far lower than that of wheat flour and rice, which keeps costs very low.
The more Su Li thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and her mood became increasingly cheerful.
They were happy, but some people around them were not so happy.
Zhou harbored a deep resentment towards the fourth branch of the family, especially that girl from the fourth branch.
Back then, if it weren't for Su Li's few provocative words, how could I have been summoned to the countryside by my old woman and forced to do rough work for more than a month?
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