Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 035: Childhood friend Zhuang Wencheng (1/2)

Chapter 35: Chapter 035: Childhood friend Zhuang Wencheng

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“Rather than taking that route, it would be better to slowly make a name for myself selling tofu here. Then, I’d have some confidence when negotiating, and others wouldn’t be able to bully me easily. If there are some observant ones, they might even take the initiative to come and buy tofu from me before I approach them,”.

“That’s true. What you’re saying makes sense,” Mrs. Liu agreed wholeheartedly after listening. “That’s how people are. If you chase after them, they become suspicious. But if you seem not to need them, whether you’re good or bad, they’ll find you attractive.”

“Exactly,” Zhuang Qingning also laughed. “We need to approach it this way to be successful in this business.”

As Mrs. Liu looked at Zhuang Qingning, besides her approval, she also felt a hint of admiration. She found it impressive that Zhuang Qingning, despite her young age, had such clarity of thought and decisiveness. She resolved not to underestimate her in the future.

After selling all the tofu, the sisters didn’t pack up and leave as usual, but decided to stay a little longer.

As they remained there, others assumed that there was still tofu for sale and rushed over, only to return disappointed when they learnt that there was no tofu left to buy.

“I’m sorry, please come earlier tomorrow,” apologized Zhuang Qingsui, apologetically waving off another tofu buyer before turning to Zhuang Qingning with a furrowed brow, “Sister, aren’t we going home yet? If we wait any longer, I’m afraid my face will freeze in a smile.”

“Okay, let’s pack up,” Seeing that it was about time, Zhuang Qingning began to clean up the bamboo baskets and the cloche.

Meanwhile, she explained to Zhuang Qingsui, “We’re staying a little longer today to gauge the demand. So tomorrow we can plan how much tofu to grind to avoid having too little or too much.”

“So we’re staying a little longer?” Upon hearing that there was a practical reason to stay, Zhuang Qingsui immediately put down the bamboo basket she was carrying on her back.

She ignored the rising midday heat and the sweat trickling down her back.

“Let’s go,” Zhuang Qingning said with a smile, “I’ve gauged the demand by now, staying any longer won’t do us any good, only tires us out.”

“Speaking of which, I passed by that wonton stall yesterday. The wontons were generously filled and the skin was thin. As it’s almost noon, shall we have a bowl of wontons before heading home?”

“Great!” Zhuang Qingsui narrowed her eyes in glee, quickly gathered their things and accompanied Zhuang Qingning to have wontons.

The wonton bowl cost two coins and was filled to the brim. After finishing most of it, they even added some fresh broth to it. One bowl of wonton soup was enough to fill their hungry bellies.

The sisters went shopping after finishing their wontons.

In addition to everyday necessities, Zhuang Qingning also purchased some duck eggs and salt from the town market to try making salted duck eggs using the recipe she had obtained.

After returning home and putting away their purchases, they followed their routine and went to Mrs. Wen’s house to soak some beans.

As they arrived at the entrance of Mrs. Wen’s house, they noticed a figure coming out.

“Little Sister Ning.” Before Zhuang Qingning could see who it was, the person had already quickly walked up to her, “What are you doing here?”