Su Xiaotian could basically see the possibility of opening a snack shop successfully in the eyes of these people.
After all, a taste that could attract men would attract women even more easily.
She had originally thought of saying a few words to discuss whether the taste needed to be improved, but everyone was burying their heads and had no intention of talking. Su Xiaotian had to give up this plan and concentrate on eating.
After finishing a large bowl of mala tang, she broke out in a sweat all over her body, feeling refreshed.
Even the usually steady Dong Yan'an couldn't help but show a look of satisfaction, taking out a small handkerchief to wipe the sweat from the tip of her nose.
"If it were possible, I'd really want to eat mala tang every day!"
Hearing Dong Yan'an say this, Su Changjiu's wife quickly asked, "Girl, you say, if someone opened a shop to sell this, would you be willing to eat it?"
"Of course, as long as I have spare money, I'd definitely be willing to eat it!" Dong Yan'an immediately expressed her agreement.
"Auntie, are you planning to open a shop? How about you come to our school gate?"
Dong Yan'an's words were entirely for her own convenience when eating, and she didn't think much of it.
But when Su Xiaotian heard it, she thought it was a very good idea.
She had been wondering where to open a shop, and Dong Yan'an's casual remark solved the problem.
Near Beijing University, there were several schools. University students all received subsidies, and their financial conditions were generally good.
Those from better-off families would receive additional subsidies.
Overall, the consumption level of university students was not too low.
Moreover, mala tang was actually an affordable food. Although it was more expensive than the food in the school cafeteria, it was only because the school cafeteria had subsidies.
In addition, students were young and more receptive to new things. If a shop could be opened near the school, business would surely be good.
"Auntie, it's the holiday now. We'll go to the school gate in a couple of days to take a look. If we can rent a shop and tidy it up simply, we can open for business when school starts."
Su Xiaotian said this with almost radiant enthusiasm.
After school started, the weather would gradually turn cold, and mala tang would be very popular.
Although Su Changjiu's wife wanted to seize the opportunity, she hadn't expected to open the shop so quickly.
After all, this was opening a shop, not just casually working in the fields.
Could it really work without prior planning?
Besides, if the shop opened and didn't make money, they would be ruined.
When Su Xiaotian said this, it was she who hesitated.
Dong Yan'an chimed in from the side.
"Auntie, Xiaotian is right. Let me tell you, Xiaotian has great foresight. Anything she fancies never loses money. You just listen to her."
Dong Yan'an, in order to still be able to eat mala tang when she went to school in the future, spared no effort in mobilizing Su Changjiu's wife.
The food at Yiming Pavilion was delicious, but the price was also expensive. Eating there every day would definitely not be affordable.
But mala tang was different. Although she didn't know the price, it certainly wouldn't be very expensive.
The words of the two girls indeed made Su Changjiu's wife waver.
Su Changjiu became anxious.
Wasn't this just a casual remark? Why were they already preparing to rent a shop and open for business?
"We don't have any money on hand now. This matter needs to be thought about carefully."
Su Changjiu actually had concerns. If the shop really opened, his wife would never go back.
The taste of this so-called mala tang was enough to attract people from three miles away, and many people would surely eat it.
He hadn't thought about staying in Beijing, but he felt that things should be planned in the long term, and he needed to go back to arrange his current work.
He also thought about opening a factory in the village to solve the problem of people earning money.
If he stayed in Beijing now and didn't go back, how could that work?
Even if he didn't open a factory, there were still procedures for handing over his job.
At the end of the year, there would be a change of leadership election. If he resigned then and a new village head was elected, it would be a smooth handover.
It was a pity that the woman who was full of drive now completely ignored her husband's thoughts.
Since she had found a way to make money, wasn't it good to start making money directly?
After some time, when others' businesses were already running, she would regret it even if she wanted to.
"Damn it, you go back in a couple of days. I'll try it here in Beijing. If it works, we'll have a dowry when we get married at the end of the year."
Su Xiaocao and Su Sangong's wedding was set for the twelfth lunar month. By then, it would be the holiday, and they could go back to their hometown to entertain guests.
Su Changjiu's wife had been worrying these past few days that their family's foundation was too weak, and they didn't even have money to prepare a decent dowry for their daughter.
Although Xiaocao now knew that she was Xie Nan's biological daughter, and Xie Nan had also expressed her intention to prepare a dowry for her daughter.
However, she was the daughter she had raised with her own effort and care, and she couldn't feel at ease without preparing a dowry.
If they could open a shop, they could at least raise some more money in a few months.
With that one sentence, Su Changjiu immediately fell silent.
Yes, after their daughter started working, all her money was used to subsidize the family. The couple had already discussed preparing a presentable dowry for their daughter, but now, their family was considered penniless.
"You don't have money to open a shop either!"
Su Changjiu thought for a moment and tried to persuade her.
Although opening a shop was likely to make money, the startup capital was not small, and their family had no money on hand now.
He intended to go back first and think of a way to solve it.
He at least knew some people, and he could borrow money if he asked.
"Uncle Changjiu, I still have some money. I can lend it to Auntie to open the shop first," Su Xiaotian said with a faint smile.
She was willing to help Su Changjiu and his wife because these two had treated her very well over the years.
Su Xiaotian had never forgotten their constant protection. She was like this: when others were good to her, she was willing to be doubly good to them.
Moreover, in the future, when her third brother and Sister Xiaocao got married, their relationship would become even closer.
Helping Su Changjiu and his wife was equivalent to helping her third brother and Sister Xiaocao.
"How can this be? You are a child, and we are elders..." Su Changjiu quickly declined.
"Xiaotian is a child, but she is a rich child. Don't worry, if Xiaotian says this, she can produce the money," Elder Su said with a hearty laugh.
In fact, he had considered lending money to Su Changjiu himself, but he was worried that since the two families were about to get married, Su Changjiu might overthink it if he took the initiative to offer a loan.
Now that Su Xiaotian had taken the initiative to offer a loan, all the problems were solved.
Su Xiaotian nodded: "My eldest uncle is right, Uncle Changjiu, I have quite a lot of money."
Su Changjiu knew that Su Xiaotian had money, but he still wanted to decline. Su Changjiu's wife, however, accepted with a smile.
"You child, don't show off your wealth!" Su Changjiu's wife said with a smile, chiding her. "Alright, Auntie will borrow money from our Xiaotian to open the shop."