I opened a bookstore in ancient times

Su Yao didn't understand why Fu Ling refused to eat this meal.

Both Qi Bo and Ah Yan didn't like to eat shepherd's purse wontons, so he decided to make lion's head for lunch the next day.

The fat and lean pork belly is used. The lean meat is chopped into meat paste, and the fat meat is cut into small cubes to preserve the taste of the meat; A Yan doesn't like to eat onion and ginger, so Su Yao uses onion and ginger water to remove the smell and freshen it. Green onion and ginger.

Su Yao also doesn't like to add vegetables, so a fist-sized ball is full of fat, tender and smooth meat, and then poured with bright braised sauce, bite it down, it is soft and smooth, and the lips and teeth are salivating.

Uncle Wang who came to deliver the food gave two pieces of crispy and raw cucumbers, and Su Yao put out a plate of soybean paste, cut into strips and dipped them in the sauce.

Ah Yan ate very happily.

Doctor Bai, who casually said yesterday that he wanted to rub the lion's head, did not come after all, and there was nothing left of Su Yao and the three of them, and they ate everything.

Spring is the time to grow your body, and the appetite of the three of them has been very good recently.

After eating and drinking, Su Yao started to make tea again.

The milk tea given to Fu Ling yesterday seems to have just the right sweetness, so there is no need to try it.Su Yao cooked one pot without caramel, then started a small pot, stewed it with pear rock sugar, and started another small pot, cooked red beans with honey.

He doesn't do much, just to test the taste.

There are three small stoves arranged side by side in the shop, gurgling and emitting fragrance, which soon attracted several spectators to inquire.

Su Yao didn't have any cups to use yet, so he could only evade them one by one: "Guest officer, wait a moment, we'll sell them tomorrow."

After the new cups and cups were bought and sold one day later, most of these inquiring people came.

One of the students tasted the sweet milk tea and was full of praise: "It's really sweet, even better than the one I tasted at the Huren Xiangyin shop in Dongshi. Boss Su, did you use different milk?"

It's all milk, no difference.

It's just that Su Yao's here is real pure milk, plus good tea and fine sugar, even the red beans are carefully selected, all real ingredients.Fragrant drink shops make a living from this, and Su Yao doesn't know how much water they add.

In terms of pricing, Su Yao is also slightly more expensive than the same drink in the Xiangyin shop.

These kinds of tea drinks are the most common and cheapest in the fragrance drink shop.Su Yao is more honest than them, and the asking price is also slightly higher.

These spectators did not say anything.

In this day and age, there are very few people who can read and write. Not to mention being rich or expensive, at least they have no worries about food and clothing. This price is still fair.

There are many expensive tea drinks in other bookstores, but Su Yao hasn't made them yet due to manpower constraints.

Therefore, in comparison, the price of tea in Su's Bookstore is much lower than that of other bookstores.

Although there are few types, the price is low and the taste is good.

This also attracted another wave of customers for the bookstore.

After three or five days, Su Yao noticed that more and more people came to read the book.

In addition to the students and masters of Qingshi Academy, there was another guest.

Most people will buy tea, and Fu Ling's favorite sweet milk tea is the best seller.

The bookstore has another stable income.

Su Yao guarded the gurgling pot, contented.

"Boss Su, a jasmine flower."

"Wait a minute." Su Yao tidied up and got up, only to see an acquaintance standing in front of the counter.

Xie Lang glanced at the people in twos and threes in front of the bookshelves, and joked, "Boss Su has made a lot of money recently?"

"Brother Xie will make fun of me." Su Yao smiled, "Brother Xie, what's the matter?"

"Can't you come if it's okay?"

Xie Lang smiled: "Su's Bookstore's sweet milk tea has been spread among the students. Yesterday I commented on an article with a student, and he even invited me to try it."

He smiled lightly: "It's a pity that I don't like sweets, so I can only drink jasmine."

Xie Lang likes to drink jasmine very much, and the original owner also has this in his memory.

Su Yao brewed a cup with him: "Isn't the academy busy recently? I see many students and wives coming here quite frequently."

Xie Lang took a sip, couldn't help but praise, and said: "In a few days, it is said that Mr. Ji Yuan will give lectures, so the small test has been moved ahead of time. Just after the test, it is naturally easy."

Su Yao smiled: "That's good. I saw many students coming these days, and I was only worried that they skipped their studies. Then my shop would be guilty."

Xie Lang waved his hand: "It's true that I'm not busy these days. Because of Mr. Ji's visit, many teachers' classes have been suspended. Besides, the students of Qingshi Academy are the most conscientious and conscientious, and it is absolutely impossible to delay their studies due to other things."

He lowered his eyebrows and smiled: "You and I were studying in the academy together, and we never dared to skip class."

In the spring afternoon, the sun is clear, and the mottled shadows of flowers and trees fall on the ground.Xie Lang was dressed in white and long gown, and his smile became more gentle and clear.

The original owner Su Yao inherited didn't have much memory, and he only had some vague impressions of what happened in his student days, so he didn't dare to answer rashly.

Looking at his smile, Su Yao only recalled the baby kiss with Xie's family inappropriately.

After hesitating for a while, he finally brought Xie Lang to the backyard and explained the reason.

Xie Lang frowned: "There is such a thing..."

Su Yao was silent, and then smiled helplessly: "I have no property, and I have lost my job. In the name of marriage contract, I will delay Miss Xie after all. Miss Xie... If there is no intention, I'd better say goodbye as soon as possible, and then find a lover."

"Linniang is a cousin in my family, but the family has been separated since my grandfather's generation. We don't have much contact."

"This matter..." Xie Lang looked slightly serious, "Right now you two can be your own masters, why don't you meet and clarify?"

He paused: "I have also heard about Xie's Carving Workshop. Lin Niang has been managing the family business all these years, so she is not married, so she may not be waiting for you. Why don't you meet and clarify your feelings before making further plans?"

Su Yao had no choice but to entrust him: "Brother Xie, please make arrangements."

"I have an idea." Xie Lang said, "The third day of March is Shangsi, and the old Beijing has a custom of going outing in Qiongjiang. This day, men, women and children do not avoid, you go with me, find a secluded place, and her How about seeing each other?"

The third day of March will be the day after tomorrow.

Su Yao felt a little nervous.

Xie Lang saw it: "You really don't want to marry her?"

Su Yao is actually... a mother-fetal single dog who is not ready to take root in another world.

Although he has been wearing it for almost a year, he is talking about marriage so soon...

He is not very old yet.

Su Yao could only say: "Marriage is a major matter, and ultimately it depends on the two people's wishes."

Xie Lang smiled: "What if Linniang really fell in love with you for many years?"

Su Yao: ...

That also likes the original owner, not me.

How to explain such a thing as changing the core.

Seeing that he was worried, Xie Lang's gaze deepened: "Actually..."

He paused, and a wry smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Zining has passed away for more than half a year, and there seems to be no happy event around me. If you marry Linniang, you will be very happy, but I want to..."

He said this intermittently, Su Yao didn't understand the meaning, only heard all kinds of sadness.

Zi Ning is Xie Lang's biological younger sister, she has been ill since she was a child, even though Xie's family took good care of her for many years, she finally passed away due to typhoid fever half a year ago.Xie Lang was devastated at the time, as if he had lost half his life.

Although it is better now, but every time Xie Lang mentions it, it still hurts unceasingly.

Su Yao opened his mouth to comfort him, Xie Lang's expression softened a little, but Qi Bo rushed over from the front shop: "My lord, the engraving workshop has sent a new batch of finished books, you go and sign a receipt."

Xie Lang restrained himself: "Since you are busy, I won't bother you."

He whispered again: "Shangsi in the future, I will come to you."

Su Yao nodded, subdued her anxiety, and went to read the new book.

These are two books by Fu Ling and Mr. Zhou Zhou.

Su Yao was surprised: "So fast?"

The errand boy smiled: "Mr. Hetai's new book is finally available, so naturally I have to work overnight to make it."

He said again: "Mr. Wednesday's book, the storyteller Mr. Fuke who came this month is talking about it. I heard that the venue is full. The shopkeeper said to finish the book quickly. Maybe take advantage of the east wind to sell more."

The contract between Xie's engraving workshop and Su Yao is based on the number of copies. Naturally, I hope that Su Yao will order more copies.

Su Yao thanked him, but the boy said in a low voice: "Boss Su, our shopkeeper has something else to say, and I want me to ask you what it means."

Su Yao signaled, and he said, "Fu Kelai is now talking about the first two volumes of Mr. Zhou Zhou's storybook. Look, would you like to re-engrave these first two volumes and sell them again? Maybe someone will listen to the book , still want to read the article? It’s hard to find the first two volumes on the market now.”

Mr. Wednesday's book has been lukewarm, but this month it was sold to a storyteller, and it was quite a hit.

Radio drama drives original book sales?

Seems like a good idea.

Since new books are not easy to come by, it is also a good idea to spend time cleaning up old books.

Su Yao thought for a moment, before making a decision: "I have to discuss this matter with Mr. Zhou again."

"That's nature, that's nature."

The servant smiled cleverly, and then lowered his voice: "If Boss Su wants to engrave finely, you should find our engraving workshop? Mr. Zhou's book is only signed for you and Huiwentang. Huiwentang cooperates with Chenjia engraving workshop. If they publish the fine print first, then..."

Su Yao naturally understood.

Doing business is all about taking the lead.

Su Yao smiled: "I will definitely give you an answer as soon as possible."

The boy left after hearing this, and Su Yao sat at the counter and began to check the two finished books.

The workmanship of Xie's engraving workshop has never been picky.

The proofreading, typesetting, engraving and binding are all fine, the paper is flexible, the ink color is clear, and the font size is also appropriate.In the year Su Yao dealt with them, he never overturned the car once.

It's just that I don't know if we can continue to do business with high quality and low price if the marriage is broken...

Maybe I have to change to another engraving workshop.

Su Yao's head hurts again.

Encountering difficulties and falling asleep, Su Yao closed his eyes and had a headache for a while, and decided to let it go.

The boat is naturally straight when it reaches the bridge. Let's talk about it when we are on the si, let's talk about the immediate affairs first.

Su Yao called Qi Bo: "You look at the store first, I'll go to the homes of Mr. Zhou and Mr. Fu."

The spring is warm, the peanut trees are mixed, and the birds are singing.

Mr. Wednesday's house is near, so Su Yao walked over, and Mr. Wednesday really said: "I am willing, but if I want to re-edit, I would like to revise the contents of the first two volumes."

Those who write essays are always dissatisfied and always want to revise their essays.

Su Yao naturally agreed, and said: "Then you should hurry up."

Mr. Wednesday said "definitely", and immediately began to revise.

This man is diligent and kind, and he is Su Yao's favorite.

After being tepid for many years, now I think I'm going to become famous.

Potential stocks.Right to start.

Su Yao was happy, and took a shortcut to Mr. Fu's house.

Unlike Mr. Wednesday, Fu Gezi's books were signed to Huiwentang, Jinyuzhai, Zhu's Bookstore and Su's Bookstore.

Su Yao guessed that he should have chosen the four largest bookstores in Old Beijing to sign the contract based on the area of ​​the shop...

Otherwise, the account of Su's bookstore is far from enough to be compared with these three.

Both Huiwentang and Jinyuzhai cooperated with Chen's Carving Workshop, one of the largest bookstores in old Beijing, and they were both located in Chonglefang; Cooperation with Xie's Carving Workshop.

Mr. who became famous in the old Beijing would often be signed by one of the big bookstores.But after Fu Ling became famous, he still kept the contract with the four families.

Referring to the situation of the last meeting, Su Yao speculates that it is very likely that Fu Ling is too lazy to talk to the shopkeeper who came to negotiate the contract, so there has been no movement until now...

In short, Fu Gezi, this person, this book, and his style of doing things are all unique in old Beijing.

It cannot be speculated with common sense.

Su Yao came to Fu's house very quickly, but today's Fu's house is a bit unusual.

Just as Su Yao approached, she heard a burst of crying.

The surroundings of Fu's residence were quiet, and the sound of crying was extremely ear-piercing in the quiet spring day.