Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 358: Like Two Different People (1/2)

Chapter 371: Chapter 358: Like Two Different People

The height of the sieve, the force of the beatings, the thickness of the glass noodles produced, the duration of boiling afterward…

After many attempts, the people in charge of sieving and boiling the noodles gradually got the hang of it, and the first pot of well-made glass noodles was finally cooked.

Watching those noodles being dried, with every strand clear and distinct. Under the strong sun and the soft breeze, they gradually solidified and retained their shapes. A sense of relief spread among the crowd.

By this time, the sun was slowly setting.

“It’s getting late. Let’s stop here for today. If you’re not too tired, you could practice some more, and see if you can get a feel for making the noodles,”

Zhuang Qingning said, “I will come tomorrow and give you some advice on what’s been done imperfectly.”

“Sure…” Upon hearing these words, the crowd dispersed.

The tasks in the noodle workshop were clearly divided and almost everyone stayed to familiarize themselves with their respective jobs, instead of going home to rest.

Miao Hongjin saw Zhuang Qingning out of the workshop.

Shen Quan and Zhang Lin were already waiting by the carriage at the door of the workshop. Seeing Zhuang Qingning, they stepped down from the carriage.

“Thank you for your hard work, Manager Zhuang,” Miao Hongjin folded his hands and thanked her.

“There’s no need to be so polite, Village Chief Miao, it’s what I’m supposed to do,” Zhuang Qingning laughed, “As I mentioned to you before, have you discussed with everyone about supplying Cheng’s with our noodles?”

“Yes, yes,” Miao Hongjin nodded repeatedly, “Everyone thinks it’s a good thing, they all agreed.”

Most of the villagers are uneducated. They can work but they rarely visit the town, let alone sell things there. They feel a little apprehensive about the idea, fearing they might not get a good price for their products.

Having Cheng’s buying directly from them, saving them the hassle of transportation and selling, of course, it’s a good thing, isn’t it?

Moreover, Cheng’s promised that every time they send a shipment of sweet potato noodles to Zhuang Qingning, they would get a 10 percent commission from the net profit.

In other words, they would be earning more money from the noodles. Miao Hongjin didn’t need to say anything, but the villagers readily agreed.

However, in Miao Hongjin’s eyes, that Zhuang Qingning was able to negotiate an additional 10 percent income and convince Cheng’s to sell their sweet potato glass noodles, surely required a great deal of effort.

At this moment, Miao Hongjin was full of gratitude for Zhuang Qingning. He had endless words of thanks for her.

However, if he keeps saying “thankyou”, it might seem superficial and distant.

Miao Hongjin decided to hold back his gratitude for now and made a plan to discuss with the villagers about how to properly thank Zhuang Qingning once the noodle workshop was fully operational.

Right now, he respectfully helped Zhuang Qingning into the carriage and even gave her a half bag of chestnut sweet potatoes to steam and eat at home.

Zhuang Qingsui loved to eat this, so Zhuang Qingning accepted it and left in the carriage.

Miao Hongjin watched the carriage leave the village and disappear from sight before returning to check on the workshop and supervise everyone’s work.

Zhuang Qingning was escorted home by Shen Quan and Zhang Lin.

“Thank you for your hard work today, Manager Zhuang. We will come to pick you up tomorrow,” Shen Quan said.