Chapter 190

After Xu Ran saw off Lin Hua and the others, Tangtang and Guoguo’s medicated bath could continue.

However, Xu Ran always felt that he had forgotten something very important. It was not about the opening of the deli because it was not time yet. Nor was it about the chores at home or farm work because they were almost done.

Xu Ran pondered over and over and failed to remember what it was. He spent half of the day walking around in circles in the yard.

Liu Tong saw Xu Ran when he went downstairs with Baozi in his arms and asked him, “Ran, what are you doing?”

Xu Ran raised his head and said to him, “I forgot something very important. Tongtong, help me remember it.”

Liu Tong stared at him, smiling, “I didn’t expect that you would really forgot about this. I was talking about it with Shuwen yesterday.”

Shuwen! Zhuo Yun?

Xu Ran patted himself on the forehead, “Now I remember. I haven’t read the letter Zhuo Yun wrote to Shuwen yet. By the way, Tongtong, have you read it? Did Zhuo Yun mention in the letter where I could get those fruit trees?”

Liu Tong walked to his side, “He did. How forgetful you are! You really should get a good sleep. You almost forgot everything.”

Xu Ran touched his nose. It seemed that what Liu Tong said was the truth.

Xu Ran said, “Tongtong, where is Shuwen? Ask him to show me the letter. When the deli opens the day after tomorrow, I’ll find someone to fetch the fruit trees with me. Otherwise, it will be too late.”

“Shuwen is upstairs. I’ll call him. Zhuo Yun mentioned in the letter that fruit trees were available in Ban Yue Town, but he was also told this information by someone else. He wouldn’t pass by Ban Yue Town, so he had no idea what the specific situation was. You have to go and take a look yourself.” Liu Tong said as he walked upstairs.

However, when Xu Ran heard what Liu Tong said, he went silent. Wasn’t Ban Yue Town where Du Xin lived? Would he bump into Du Xin if he went there?

To be honest, ever since Xu Ran had found out that Du Xin was related to Liu Tong’s identity, Du Xin had no image in his heart. If Ban Yue Town was not mentioned now, he might not have remembered this person.

Xu Ran only felt that it would be troublesome for him to go to Ban Yue Town. Who knew if they would take advantage of Liu Tong again.

However, if there really were fruit trees that he wanted in Ban Yue Town, then he must make a trip.

Xu Ran shook his head. He’d better read the letter first!

Before long, Liu Tong and Qin Shuwen came downstairs together. Qin Shuwen was holding two sheets of paper in his hand, which should be the letter written by Zhuo Yun.

Qin Shuwen handed the paper to Xu Ran and said, “This is what Yun wrote about the fruit trees. It didn’t occur to me that you would forget such an important thing.”

Xu Ran took the letter and turned his face away. Obviously he was embarrassed.

In the letter, Zhuo Yun said that some had told him before that there were many fruit trees in Ban Yue Town. Some people specialized in the cultivation of fruit trees there. If Xu Ran went over and took a look, he might be able to buy a lot. Although he didn’t know if it was true, Zhuo Yun still suggested Xu Ran go there personally.

In the letter, there were so many names of fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries and so on, which were exactly what Xu Ran wanted.

Xu Ran thought for a while and said to the two of them, “The fruit trees Zhuo Yun mentioned in the letter are exactly what I want, so I plan to visit this Ban Yue Town. Besides, I have to visit another place.”

Both Qin Shuwen and Liu Tong were staring at him, waiting for him to say the name of the location.

Xu Ran said, “I want to visit Mr. Hu. Some people at his place grow strawberries, so there must be many other kinds of fruit trees. I remember when I was there, I might have seen them.”

Liu Tong said, “Ran, are you planning to go alone? How about I go with you? So that I can rest assured.”

Xu Ran thought about it. He could definitely not take Gao Quan away with him. Not to mention anything else, it was impossible for him to leave no man in the house. The ones left were all Ge’ers and children. Therefore, if Xu Ran wanted someone to go with him, he had to hire help. But according to the current situation, Xu Ran was not sure whether there would be fruit trees that he wanted there or not. If not, since he hired so many people to go with him, he still had to pay them, but he would bring nothing back. That would be a huge loss.

In fact, Liu Tong was the right person. At least when they were traveling together, it was Liu Tong who would be protecting him, except when he was pregnant.

Xu Ran felt as if he was treating Liu Tong like a woman. Tongtong probably didn’t like this idea very much.

Thinking about this, Xu Ran nodded, “Tongtong, come with me. We will ask Shuwen and Shao Yu to take care of Baozi then. Baozi is a good kid, so there should be no problem.”

Qin Shuwen also said, “It’s better to have Liu Tong go with you. He looks stronger.”

Obviously, one could tell at a glance by Liu Tong’s height and physique. Xu Ran was deeply cut.

Although Xu Ran’s height was already set and he could no longer grow taller, he ate a lot! How come he never grew bigger? He looked little and wiry.

It hurt!

This matter was settled for the time being. Xu Ran thought for a moment and added, “The deli will open the day after tomorrow. Shuwen, come with us! The whole family is coming. It should be very busy.”

Qin Shuwen nodded, “Okay, I haven’t been in town for a long time. I can also go back home by the way.”

“Speaking of which, Xu Ran, have you discussed with Zhuo Yun that we will stay at your home when we grow fruit trees in the future?” Qin Shuwen asked Xu Ran.

Xu Ran nodded. “We’ve discussed it before, but Zhuo Yun said that he wanted to ask your opinion. It depends on whether you will agree or not. You must know that we will definitely get busy by then, and it will be impossible for him to run back and forth every day. Not only will he get exhausted, he will also be short of time. It will be much more convenient for you to stay at my place.”

Qin Shuwen said, “To be honest, this place is very good, especially when I will see a field of fruit trees behind the house planted by ourselves in the future. Imagine that kind of feeling. I have no opinion about it, as long as the two of you won’t say that my family is lingering at your house and wouldn’t go.”

Xu Ran smiled, “So will you leave if I say that?”

Qin Shuwen also laughed, “Not necessarily. Maybe you want me to leave but I just wouldn’t leave.”

“Look. Since you said that you would linger at my house, how could I drive you away? Or else how could your dream come true!” After that, Xu Ran ran away. He was sure that Qin Shuwen would fly into a rage.

Of course, Qin Shuwen would fly into a rage, but Liu Tong stopped him, “Wen, it’s alright. Aren’t you afraid of hurting us by saying that?”

Qin Shuwen heard Liu Tong’s words and felt as if it was his fault, but he failed to make an adequate defense. Now Qin Shuwen was feeling upset.

Liu Tong looked at him and smiled again, “Shuwen, you’re so cute.”

Qin Shuwen rolled his eyes at Liu Tong and left with the child in his arms.

Meanwhile, Qin Shuwen was muttering that Xu Ran must have misled Liu Tong.

…

On March 12th, Xu Ran took the whole family to town. Today was the opening day of Qin’s Private Dish Deli.

As an investor, he must be there.

Qin Shuwu had invited a lot of friends. He introduced Xu Ran in front of everyone, saying that they ran this shop together.

Xu Ran knew only a few of Qin Shuwu’s friends. Apart from these people who were not surprised, the others gasped more or less.

When Qin Shuwu finished saying what he should say, he asked Xu Ran to introduce this deli.

Xu Ran asked people to move the wooden shelf out. There were already a lot of dishes on it. Xu Ran pointed at the engraved words on the wooden shelf and introduced these dishes one by one. Finally, he said that any cooked food sold from Qin’s Private Dish could be eaten immediately, whether it was hot or cold.

These cold dishes were very appetizing in summer, and many people liked them so much. At the same time, Xu Ran introduced the prices.

The prices were set by Qin Shuwu. After all, he knew better about the consumption level of these people in town better than Xu Ran did.

The last remark of Xu Ran’s was, “Everyone, today, all of the cooked food has a 20% discount, which means, if the original price is ten pence per jin, today’s price is only eight pence. Our little deli has just opened today, and there is only one chance. Your patronage is cordially invited!”

After Xu Ran finished speaking, a clerk came out with a plate of dish, on which there were many little bamboo sticks, so that everyone on the street could have a taste for free.

Qin Shuwu’s spouse had tested the taste several times. Xu Ran thought it was delicious too, so these passers-by should also be satisfied.

In addition, the employees of the deli were all trained by Xu Ran. He taught them everything, from how to talk to how to behave.

Xu Ran promised that as long as the business was good, they would get the commission. These people would naturally work harder when money was involved.

There was no need for the two shopkeepers to be present afterwards. Qin Shuwu invited his group of friends to the fruit shop. He put a table in his fruit shop, and then took the cold dishes and braised meat from the deli for them to have a taste.

These people were rich. As long as they were served well, Qin Shuwu and Xu Ran wouldn’t have to worry about business in the future.

Qin Shuwu was good at socializing, and these were some sensible friends. They would spare no effort to support him when they should support him.

Xu Ran also took this opportunity to socialize with these people. This was also Qin Shuwu’s intention. Of course, Xu Ran would not be stupid and disappoint his good intention.

As for Liu Tong and the rest, they went back to help Qin Shuwu’s spouse and the other people. Today was the first day of opening, and there must be a lot of people. The deli wouldn’t close until it was dinner time, so there were many things to prepare.

Qin Shuwu’s group of friends were also busy. After tasting the cold dishes and braised meat, everyone packed up one portion of food and went back to work with it.

Xu Ran and the others didn’t go back for lunch at noon. They ate in Qin Shuwu’s fruit shop. They ate the cold dishes and braised meat sold in the deli.

Their food tasted good, and could make people eat more bowls of rice.