"That shop up ahead has been getting ready these past couple of days. I heard they're planning to open a cooked food business, so perhaps this aroma of braised meat is coming from their shop."
The other people around heard this and became interested.
No matter what, they had to try meat that smelled this good.
They just didn't know if it would be expensive. If it was, they might be reluctant.
Su Xiaotian and her brother Su Ciliang stood aside, listening to the people chatter. A smile couldn't help but grace their lips.
This was good. Before the shop even opened, they already had a few potential customers.
Su Xiaotian ran forward quickly and said, "Esteemed villagers, our shop, 'Yi Kou Xiang Braised Delights,' will be opening tomorrow. Please remember to come and support us then."
The few people who were talking suddenly saw a young girl run over and say so much. They were a little surprised.
However, this world was, after all, a world that judged by appearance.
Su Xiaotian was beautiful, and when she spoke, her voice was crisp and clear, easily winning people over.
"Little girl, is this braised meat aroma coming from your family?"
An elderly woman, who looked to be around fifty, asked Su Xiaotian with a smile.
"Yes, it's from our family. We're opening tomorrow. Grandma, you must come and try it then. I guarantee you'll want more after eating it."
Su Ciliang hadn't expected Su Xiaotian to be so bold, directly starting to solicit customers.
But on second thought, he recalled how Su Xiaotian had done her best to attract customers when she set up stalls in front of various factories these past two days, and she had always succeeded. He understood.
"Alright, I'll definitely go buy half a jin of meat to try tomorrow!"
If the shop were open right now, the elderly woman would have wanted to go in and buy meat immediately.
"Dear grandpas, grandmas, uncles, and aunties, our 'Yi Kou Xiang Braised Delights' will be offering a grand opening discount for the first three days! All items will be ten percent off. If you miss these three days, you'll spend more money."
There wasn't such a plan before, but Su Xiaotian suddenly felt that adding some attractive gimmicks was very necessary.
Many people in this world were actually more willing to get a good deal.
Even if they knew it was just a small bargain, they still enjoyed it immensely.
As expected, upon hearing Su Xiaotian say there would be a ten percent discount for the first three days, these people were successfully drawn in.
A ten percent discount meant saving nine mao on every dollar. It didn't sound like much, but it was still saving money!
Su Xiaotian, who had intended to go home with Su Ciliang, turned back and went to the shop.
Seeing the two children return, Qi Liangying and her husband were surprised. Why had they come back?
"Why have you two come back? Did something happen?" Qi Liangying asked anxiously.
Being in the provincial capital and unfamiliar with the surroundings, Qi Liangying was still worried about the two children, her tone becoming a little urgent.
"Mom, I'm all grown up now. What could possibly happen to me?" Su Ciliang said with a smile, seeing his mother's worry.
"How grown up are you? In my eyes, if you're not married, you're still a child!" Qi Liangying's words left Su Ciliang speechless.
How did it suddenly come to his marriage?
He hadn't even thought about finding a partner and getting married.
He was in the prime of his youth. Why should he rush into marriage at this time?
He also planned to travel around and see the beautiful scenery of the country after graduation. If he got married, wouldn't that make it impossible?
Su Xiaotian looked at the speechless Su Ciliang and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Big Brother might have the intention to get married, but Second Brother clearly didn't have such thoughts, at least not in the short term.
Second Mom was waiting to hold her grandson. She truly had a long and arduous journey ahead!
"Why aren't you talking? Tell me, how old are you now? How many boys your age in the village aren't married?" Qi Liangying began her nagging.
Su Ciliang almost wanted to bolt for the door!
"Mom, Xiaotian has something important to tell you!" Su Ciliang quickly pushed Su Xiaotian forward.
He looked at Su Xiaotian reproachfully. This girl, he doted on her for nothing. She didn't even help him at a crucial moment, just watching him suffer under his own mother's nagging.
Su Xiaotian knew her second brother couldn't take it anymore, so she recounted what had happened outside.
"Second Mom, I was thinking, maybe we could create some buzz tomorrow, like offering discounts for the first three days, or a reduction of one yuan for every ten yuan spent. What do you think?"
Su Xiaotian remembered many marketing tactics from her previous life, which would be very appealing in this era.
Actually, a membership card system would also be good, but in this era, everything had to be done manually, making a membership card system difficult to implement. She'd see if there was a good way later.
Qi Liangying frowned. Discounts or full reduction activities would delay making money. Ten yuan less earned for ten yuan spent meant a lot less earned in a day.
Su Xiaotian understood Qi Liangying well enough to know that her second mother's stinginess was acting up again.
"Second Mom, attracting more people in the first three days will be beneficial for future development!" Xiaotian said earnestly.
If the shop was deserted for the first three days, it would affect future business. It would be best if people in the neighborhood could taste the products during the first three days.
"Even if we earn less in the first three days, if we can sell an extra ten to twenty jin of meat every day afterwards, won't we make it back?"
When shops opened in the capital, they also had similar promotions. Su Ciliang had personally witnessed the effects, so he nodded in strong agreement.
"Mom, shops opening in the capital often have some gimmicks, like price reductions. This is also a way to attract customers."
When Qi Liangying heard both children say this, she nodded: "You're right, we're doing long-term business."
But Qi Liangying wasn't the only one making the decision. She cast her gaze towards Su Lao Er, "Dad, do you think this is okay?"
Su Lao Er had a carefree personality. Hearing the children's suggestion now, he found it very reasonable.
"I think this is a good idea. Both kids have seen the world in the capital, so what they say must be reasonable."
Su Xiaotian: "..."
Su Ciliang: "..."
What kind of reasoning was that?
Having seen the world in the capital?
Never mind, they wouldn't quibble over it. As long as the goal was achieved, it was fine!
Su Xiaotian smiled and said, "Second Mom, Second Brother and I will come over early tomorrow morning to help. You should get some rest quickly, as we'll be busy tomorrow."
The siblings said their goodbyes and left.
The night passed without incident. The next day, when Su Xiaotian arrived at the entrance of the 'Yi Kou Xiang Braised Delights' shop, there were already many people gathered at the entrance.
Facing this scene, Su Xiaotian couldn't help but smile.
Was this considered a good start?