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Chapter 84: Ginger is still spicier when old
As soon as the elderly man with a white beard entered, Su Li greeted him with a smile: "Uncle Zhang, you're here. Same as always, extra spicy, right?"
Uncle Zhang's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement, his face full of surprise.
When paying the bill, Su Li handed over a coupon, saying, "Uncle Zhang, next time you come to eat noodles, just use this coupon; it'll be on the bill."
Zhang Bole chuckled and left.
For the new customer, Su Li enthusiastically introduced, "Brother, our meat sauce is a unique secret recipe. Many people come here specifically for this taste. Please try this new side dish; it's free."
The new customer was intrigued and readily agreed to try it. "Okay, let's have three people, one bowl of noodles each!"
And that free bucket of bone broth began to work its magic.
The milky white bone broth bubbled and boiled, then a handful of chopped green onions and a handful of salt were sprinkled on top, and finally a few handfuls of green vegetables were added. The enticing aroma immediately filled the air.
At first, everyone was a little embarrassed, but they couldn't resist Su Li's enthusiastic invitation and came forward one after another.
The laborers, who couldn't bear to spend money on food, gathered around the bucket, thanking Su Li gratefully. The area in front of the shop was lively and warm.
Within days, word of mouth spread, and many people were willing to go out of their way to eat noodles at Su Li's place. Business became increasingly prosperous, and revenue was visibly increasing.
Auntie San saw this and smiled with satisfaction.
However, such booming business naturally made the neighboring shop owners envious.
The very thing that Aunt Su was worried about inevitably came to pass.
Wang Wu, the owner of the steamed bun shop next door, watched as Su Li and her friends were extremely busy, with every seat in the shop filled and a long queue forming outside, while his own shop was deserted. He felt extremely disheartened.
He grew angrier the more he thought about it. She was just a naive young girl, how could she do such a good job in business?
He has to teach her a lesson!
Otherwise, wouldn't all the business at this dock be snatched up by these women who climbed out of the mountains?
Holding a rolling pin, Wang Wu strode menacingly toward Su Li's shop.
As soon as I reached the door, I saw several burly dockworkers with weathered faces sitting under the eaves, around a large iron barrel containing bone broth, drinking the soup heartily and chatting warmly.
Those thick arms and sturdy chest clearly indicated that he was used to heavy work and had considerable strength.
Wang Wu's heart skipped a beat, and his steps instantly slowed down.
He glanced at the shop assistants bustling in and out, busy greeting customers, and then at the several towering men, and felt a chill run down his spine.
He knew that if he rashly started a fight now, not only would he be bullying Su Li, a weak woman, but he would also anger these big men, who might smash his small steamed bun shop to pieces if they got angry.
Wang Wu stood there, unsure whether to advance or retreat, his face alternating between pale and flushed.
At that moment, the group of people drinking soup at the door also noticed the man holding a rolling pin.
The smiles on their faces faded slightly, and they frowned as they looked at Wang Wu.
Wang Wu stiffened, hesitated for a long time, and then turned around reluctantly, abandoning his idea of causing trouble.
A good man does not suffer from immediate losses!
He wasn't afraid of those women!
But when he got back and saw that the business was still slow, Wang Wu was unwilling to give up, so he decided to imitate Su Li's business acumen.
Su Li quickly noticed the subtle actions of her companions and felt a little worried, so she hurriedly ran to ask her third aunt for advice.
After hearing this, Auntie remained calm, pulled Su Li to sit down in the courtyard, and slowly began to speak:
“Girl, this is nothing unusual. It’s normal for people to be envious and try to copy our business when it’s doing well. But we’re not afraid. They can imitate the appearance, but they can’t imitate the substance.”
Third Aunt raised her eyes, her gaze revealing wisdom.
"Take this free hot soup for example. We started giving it out early and it has taken root in everyone's hearts. Others are only following suit now, but it's too late! In the future, we will not only continue to provide it, but also change the variety. For example, when it gets hot, we will switch to mung bean soup or plum juice to cool everyone down and make everyone feel that we always keep their needs in mind."
"Furthermore, we should cultivate deeper relationships with our customers. If those dockworkers who come regularly have a family crisis or their child is sick, we should inquire about their well-being and help them out whenever possible. People are all human, and they will naturally become close to us."
Su Li listened attentively, nodding frequently, the confusion in her eyes vanishing.
Let's be sincere and dedicated to doing things to the end, and no matter how they try to imitate us, we can still stand firm.
"Third Aunt, you've helped me so much. If it weren't for your guidance, how could my business have been so successful?"
Su Li's eyes were slightly red. She held her aunt's hand, her voice choked with emotion, "I've always thought that I should repay you properly."
As she spoke, she stuffed a prepared cloth bag into her aunt's hand, which contained the money she had saved up over this period of time.
"Girl, what are you doing? Why are you being so formal with your third aunt?"
The third aunt gently refused, only raising her hand to pat her head, her eyes full of tenderness.
“Your father injured his leg and is paralyzed in bed. The pillar of the family has fallen. You, a young girl, gritted your teeth and shouldered the burden of this family. It’s not easy for you. I know exactly what your eldest and second uncles are like. They stood by and did nothing when your father was going through the most difficult time. I can’t just watch you suffer.”
Her gaze drifted into the distance, as if recalling the past, and after a pause, she said:
“From now on, if you encounter any difficulties at home, just send a message to your third aunt. Your third aunt will always stand behind you. If you run your noodle stall well and earn more money, that will be the greatest way to repay me.”
As Su Li listened, tears streamed down her face.
In front of her third aunt, she completely lost the toughness and shrewishness she usually displayed when she was tending her stall at the dock.
She was only sixteen years old at the time, and she was acting like a child, sobbing on her aunt's shoulder, saying, "Aunt, I know, but I just feel sad. You've been so good to me, and I want you to be happy too."
Her aunt patted her back gently, as if comforting a young child, "Silly child, I'm happy as long as you're doing well."
Su Li gradually stopped crying, but she also secretly vowed in her heart that she must live up to her aunt's deep affection and love, make her business more prosperous, and take good care of her family!
When Su Li and her third aunt returned to the village, they chatted and laughed, their faces beaming with joy.
As soon as they stepped into the village, they were spotted by sharp-eyed villagers. Aunt Zhang said sourly, "Oh, look at these two, aunt and niece. They must have made a lot of money on their trip. Why are they leaving all these bags and packages in our village?"
The jealousy and malice in his tone were almost overflowing.
Auntie San didn't seem to mind at all; her face still wore a warm smile. She quickly stepped forward, rummaged through her bundle, and pulled out some leftover pastries from the shop, handing them over.
"Isn't this Sister Zhang? Thanks to everyone, business is doing alright. These are some snacks I brought back from the city; please take them home for your children to try. How are your children doing lately? I heard they're going to start school at a private school after the New Year; they're sure to have a bright future!"
Praised like that, Aunt Zhang's face flushed red and then paled. She took the pastry somewhat shyly, muttering, "Oh dear, you still have such a sweet tongue. It's getting late, I need to go home and cook..."
He turned and left in a hurry.
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