Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating-Chapter 135 - 136: Duck Goods Sell Well

Chapter 135: Chapter 136: Duck Goods Sell Well

Time had flown by, and soon it was Monday. Xu Ying had prepared the duck dishes early in the morning. After more than an hour of marinating, the marinade had soaked into the duck, filling the air with a delicious aroma.

As soon as the restaurant opened for business, Xu Ying placed the marinated duck next to the cash register and shouted to everyone, “Marinated duck dishes are officially on sale today.

Duck wings, duck feet, duck necks, duck wishbones… We have all these. New items today, buy duck dishes and get a small plate of vegetables for free.”

At Xu Ying’s call, Gao Guihua curled her lips in disdain, clearly showing the airs of a capitalist, truly embarrassing their State-owned Restaurant.

Those who had tried the duck dishes a few days ago heard Xu Ying’s shout and immediately looked excited, licking their lips as they remembered the taste from that day, “Master Xiao Xu, give me two of each, duck feet, duck heads, duck wings, and duck intestines.”

“All right, here’s a small plate of vegetables for you, the duck dishes total two yuan, please pay over here.”

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“Ah, that’s expensive. Pork is only a little over eighty cents per pound, and this small plate of duck dishes costs so much. It’s just a meal of meat with bones, what’s so good about that?” The woman looked distressed.

But the customer who had just bought didn’t mind at all, “These duck dishes taste great, sweet and spicy, truly satisfying, and they even make a good snack to accompany drinks. Having this with a little drink must be so comfortable.”

Some people just enjoy good food and don’t care about the price.

Xu Ying smiled and wasn’t annoyed, “The duck dishes are indeed a bit expensive, but they’re delicious and troublesome to make, and the cost isn’t low either. Duck heads and wings are cheap.

But there are many expenses inside, the seasonings are all medicinal herbs, and that’s part of the cost. It takes a good two hours to cook.

Pork can just be quickly fried in the pan, there’s no comparison.”

The old woman still felt it was a bit expensive after hearing this and shook her head, but didn’t say much more.

Other customers were not influenced by the old woman and lined up to buy the duck dishes after getting their breakfast, planning to take them home for their wives and children to try.

“Give me some duck dishes, I want five of each type, I have a lot of people at home, otherwise it wouldn’t be enough,” the man at the back was afraid he wouldn’t get any and shouted as soon as the person in front had finished choosing.

Everyone else had tasted the deliciousness of the duck dishes and now they wished they could fly right over and take a bite.

“Give me five of each, and also pack up a serving of these vegetables.”

The vegetables also tasted good, liked by everyone who tried them.

Some people who were better off took more meat, and those who weren’t as well off took more vegetables.

Director Hong was also curious about how the duck dishes were today; he only found out after Zhang Cai had returned that this girl had been so bold as to sign a long-term cooperation with the county outside. Now backing out would damage their reputation, not to mention they would have to pay a penalty fee. These past few days, his heart had been in his throat, fraught with anxiety.

Now that the duck dishes had started selling, he had gotten up early for a morning meeting and headed over here.

As he walked into the restaurant and saw the long line beside the cash register, the noisy voices, he walked over full of curiosity.

As soon as he realized these people were all here to buy duck dishes, he immediately looked excited, liking Xu Ying even more, as she had surprised him once again.

Some of the customers were also officials, and upon seeing Director Hong, they all smiled, “Old Hong, ah, your restaurant really has insight for finding Xiao Xu. Every time she cooks, the food is an eye-opener, so comfortable to eat. Have you tried these duck dishes? They’re delicious.”

When Xu Ying saw Director Hong approaching, she smiled and pointed at the few large metal boxes in front of her, “Director Hong, over here we have the five-spiced, mildly spicy, moderately spicy, and explosively spicy. Which one would you like to try?”

Having experienced the pain of explosively spicy before, he didn’t hesitate and said, “Which one is mildly spicy? I’ll try that.”

“Okay.” Xu Ying served him a plate of mildly spicy duck dishes.

Director Hong didn’t want to delay her from continuing her work, so he took the duck dishes and excitedly walked to a corner to devour them.

Everyone loved the duck dish more than Xu Ying had ever imagined.

She couldn’t handle it alone, and the two in the kitchen were busy with other things, while the people in the front hall each had their tasks.

In the end, Director Hong was directly pulled in to help.

Tens of pounds of duck were sold out by two in the afternoon, and some people who didn’t get any looked regretful, “You made too little of these ducks.

We haven’t even eaten yet, and they’re gone.”

Xu Ying looked apologetic, “Thank you everyone for loving our duck dish, from now on we will have it every day, but the duck ingredients are scarce, so it’s first come, first served.

For those who didn’t get it, please come earlier tomorrow.”

The people left disappointed—they could only come earlier tomorrow.

Director Hong was also busy with sweat dripping from his brow. Once he finally had a break and sat down, he looked at Xu Ying with admiration on his face, “I have to say, you are talented.

Just a few days ago I was worried about not being able to sell all these ducks, and now it turns out we don’t even have enough.

Shall we talk to them and get more supplies?”

Xu Ying shook her head, “Scarcity adds value. If there’s too much, it won’t be novel anymore. Let’s take it slow, establish the reputation of our duck dish first, then we won’t worry about lacking customers.

Moreover, our one store simply can’t satisfy so many people.”

Director Hong had an epiphany at her words, “So, you mean you want every restaurant of ours to sell this braised dish?”

Xu Ying nodded, but the recipe was her own; she wouldn’t give it out easily.

Director Hong understood the importance of a recipe, especially a good one, as some are passed down from generation to generation.

He suddenly felt somewhat uneasy, “Xiao Xu, is it appropriate for other restaurants to sell it? This is a recipe you developed.”

Xu Ying smiled, “Director Hong, to be honest with you, this recipe has been passed down from our ancestors and should not be shared outside.

But as you have seen how popular the duck dish is, and you’ve tasted its deliciousness yourself. It’s not an exaggeration to call it a gourmet dish.

Previously, someone sold smoked duck abroad to earn foreign exchange for the country; I don’t have such great abilities, but there’s no harm in trying.

How about we negotiate a deal with the food processing factory, provide them with the duck dish recipe, but they must pay me the salary I deserve.”

Hearing this, Director Hong’s view of Xu Ying changed instantly.

This girl sure had big ambitions.

But Xu Ying was right, smoked duck could earn foreign exchange for the country, and their duck dish was just as delectable.

They were just a state-owned restaurant, not as potent as a major food processing enterprise.

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If this could genuinely earn foreign exchange for the country, then it would be a significant contribution to the nation.

Xu Ying was also betting whether Director Hong would selfishly keep the recipe to himself or selflessly connect her with the food processing factory.

Luckily, she won her bet. People of this era were simple-minded, harboring love for their country, driven to contribute to the nation’s rapid growth, allowing no room for personal gain.

They knew the country needed their united effort. Helplessly, Director Hong looked at Xu Ying and spoke with a smile, “Alright, let’s do as you suggest.”