RPAGF Chapter 361 Attracting Customers at the Door
Chapter 361 Attracting Customers at the Door
Xu Yiyi nodded with a smile. On the wooden rack at the entrance of the restaurant, there was a smaller bamboo sign with fresh ink, listing the new ingredients for the day.
She didn't stop writing.
The burly man was a regular customer; upon learning that it was a new dish, he quickly came in and sat down.
"Is this the place?"
A merchant in a silk shirt stopped in front of the signboard.
Three or four people behind him looked up at the sign and then nodded.
These were all introduced to us by the fishermen at the dock after we got off the ship.
The merchant in the silk robe stroked his beard and examined it closely: "What is this 'Spicy Hot Pot'?"
Sihai, who was lying on the counter eating candy, suddenly stood up upon hearing this, puffed out his little chest, pinched Wuyuan's little feet, and ran to the door.
A childish voice rang in my ears: "Sir, are you here to see the hot pot?"
Looking down, I saw a little boy with his hair in a topknot, about four years old, but he was imitating an adult, with his hands behind his back and his little face looking up in a serious manner.
They look very cute.
"This hot pot is made by putting fresh ingredients and vegetables together and stir-frying them with a secret sauce until they are incredibly fragrant!"
He cleared his throat like a little adult and counted on his chubby fingers, "There are lobster meat slices, fish balls, shrimp balls, tofu, crab, conch meat slices, and abalone slices too!"
A tender voice came from all directions, "So many! There are still so many."
People nearby were drawn by the child's voice and gradually gathered around.
Seeing this, Si Hai's voice became even louder.
"One serving costs eighty coins, and you can add dishes! Adding lobster slices costs thirty coins, fish noodles costs ten coins, and abalone slices costs forty coins. It's all written on the little bamboo sign."
Sihai's chubby fingers pointed to the wooden frame.
A row of small bamboo signs hangs on a cypress frame in front of the restaurant, jingling as the sea breeze blows by, making the prices clear at a glance.
Main pot base: savory sauce, garlic, spicy (choose your spiciness level)
Add seafood (per serving):
Lobster meat slices - 30 coins
Abalone slices – 40 coins
Conch slices - 15 coins
Fish noodles - 10 coins
……
Add meat and vegetables:
Sliced pork belly – 12 pieces
Fish balls/shrimp balls — 5 coins (3 balls)
Pan-fried tofu — Sanwen
Seasonal vegetables (lotus root slices, kelp, seaweed, wood ear fungus, etc.) — Four kinds of meat
……
As everyone looked around, they were somewhat dazzled.
Sihai paused, recalling what his older sister had just told him, and continued.
"There are three flavors—rich and savory with soy sauce, fresh and savory with garlic, and the most intensely spicy! You can even choose the spiciness level: mild is like having a touch of ginger juice, medium will make you sweat, and extra spicy..."
He smacked his lips, as if he had tasted it, "I guarantee you'll feel great after you finish eating!"
After saying that, the child shook his head, "But I suggest you eat mild or medium spicy. Children should eat the soy sauce flavor or the garlic flavor. If it's too spicy, they'll definitely have a hard time going to the toilet tomorrow."
His words flowed fluently, making the onlookers laugh.
A bearded customer was amused and deliberately asked, "Young shopkeeper, you've made it sound so good, what if you're just trying to trick us into going in?"
Sihai immediately straightened his neck and patted his chest: "I guarantee you, if it's not delicious, you don't have to pay! Come in and try it, it's fresh out of the pot, it smells even better!"
As she spoke, she reached out and tugged at the man's sleeve, her eyes bright and full of sincerity.
The wind under the eaves carried the fragrance again, and the guests who had hesitated just now smiled at each other and followed Sihai inside.
Suddenly, the once quiet restaurant entrance became as bustling as a small market.
"Ah Fu! Brother An Yang, please serve the guests tea and snacks!"
Sihai shouted at the top of his lungs.
As the sun moved an inch further in, more and more customers came in. Their noses were first drawn in by the numbing and fresh aroma, and their feet involuntarily stepped further in.
"This kid is really quick-witted!"
A-Yue filled the teapot in front of the counter with water and leaned against the side, watching Si-Hai solicit customers.
"Your mother is no good."
A-Yue nudged Xu Yiyi's shoulder, "It's amazing how clever Sihai is."
Xu Yiyi paused, wiping the dagger, the blade reflecting her slightly raised eyebrows: "Do you think he was born this way?"
She gestured towards Sihai with her chin, "Before he was three years old, he would even cry in my arms when it thundered."
The little dumpling I remember huddled in the corner is now the one who tugs at customers' clothes and acts cute.
Janjilan disliked this child the most.
They beat and scolded the child, making him timid, fearful, and prone to crying.
"Now..."
Xu Yiyi caught a glimpse of Sihai stuffing the extra copper coins he had earned into a small cloth bag, a bag that she had specially sewn for the child.
It was specifically used to hold the tips given by customers.
"He just knows that someone will cover for him."