The two were swayed by Su Xiaotian's words.
However, they were still worried about doing business together, unsure if they would interfere with each other.
What if they interfered with each other, maliciously stealing customers? That would be difficult.
The couple were honest people, and after considering this, they voiced their concern.
Su Xiaotian smiled after hearing them and said, "Your worry is valid, and I've already thought of it. I plan to rent out different types of food stalls here. If you rent one to make lamb noodle soup, there won't be another lamb noodle soup stall here."
With different foods, there wouldn't be overly intense conflict.
However, in reality, conflicts would still arise when doing business together, but this would minimize them to the greatest extent.
"But there will still be people who originally wanted lamb noodle soup, and upon entering, are tempted by other snacks."
The young woman voiced another of her concerns.
"Conversely, someone who didn't originally want lamb noodle soup might come in, find your lamb noodle soup appealing, and decide to have a bowl."
Su Xiaotian's statement resolved all of the young woman's concerns.
The young woman, reminded by Su Xiaotian's words, immediately smiled.
Indeed, why had she only thought about others stealing her business, and forgotten that she might also steal others' business?
She dared to go into the food business because she was confident in her cooking skills.
In the end, the couple rented a kitchen stall.
Su Xiaotian let them choose one themselves.
The couple chose a spot near the edge.
This location was undoubtedly excellent.
As people entered, they would always pass the first stall, giving it a natural advantage.
Su Xiaotian had already prepared the contract, stating that rent would be paid starting in September, with a 50% discount for the first month, amounting to thirty yuan.
If they wished to renew the lease for the second month, they would need to pay three months' rent and a one-month deposit.
After reviewing the contract and finding no issues, they signed it promptly.
The items they needed to purchase for doing business here were simple: pots, bowls, and utensils.
Even if they didn't continue their business here, these items would still be useful if they set up stalls elsewhere, so it wouldn't be a significant loss.
They paid Su Xiaotian thirty yuan for the rent and carefully stored the contract in their bag.
As for the garbage disposal fee, Su Xiaotian mentioned it would be paid on the 20th of each month when the cleaning staff received their wages.
The young couple had no complaints about this.
They left happily, going to find a place not too far from here and not too expensive.
Only after the couple left did Li Yuling anxiously speak up.
"Xiaotian, why don't we choose the first one too?"
Su Xiaotian had already considered this issue, but she felt there was no great need to vie for this particular spot.
"Auntie, businesses around universities rely on repeat customers. As long as the taste is good, there will be no shortage of customers."
After all, this wasn't a place like a train station with many one-time customers.
Therefore, although the location was somewhat significant, it wasn't critically important.
"Then which one should we choose?" Li Yuling asked hesitantly.
"I plan to choose the one at the very back!"
The stalls at the very back would be at a slight disadvantage, but since all businesses would be exclusive, Su Xiaotian believed the impact wouldn't be significant.
However, the choice of location for Li Yuling was up to her.
Li Yuling actually wanted to choose a spot by the side, but since Su Xiaotian had chosen a corner spot, she wanted to be close to Su Xiaotian, leading to an internal struggle.
"Auntie, there are still many options available. Take your time to think, there's no rush."
Su Xiaotian knew Li Yuling's true thoughts; who wouldn't want a prime location?
"Xiaotian, I'll choose the spot next to your stall. Being with you, Auntie will feel at ease!"
Hearing this, Su Xiaotian couldn't help but chuckle, surprised by her aunt's sentiment.
"Auntie, don't worry. As the saying goes, good wine needs no bush. Our spicy hot pot is so fragrant, as my uncle would say, it's fragrant enough to spread for three miles. Why would we worry about no one knowing about it?"
Since Li Yuling had chosen a spot adjacent to hers, which wasn't exactly advantageous, Su Xiaotian could only offer comfort.
Li Yuling was indeed comforted by Su Xiaotian's words.
"You're right, I need to focus and make the spicy hot pot so delicious that people can't forget it after one taste!"
Li Yuling said this with great sincerity.
They were all using Xiaotian's recipe. Qi Liangying's business in the provincial capital was doing so well, and Li Zhuzi's family's business in the county town was also thriving. How could she, Li Yuling, not do well?
Thinking of this, Li Yuling suddenly realized a very important issue.
"Xiaotian, that recipe is yours."
Her words momentarily confused Su Xiaotian, who then remembered that Li Yuling was referring to the spicy hot pot recipe.
"Auntie, I intend to use this recipe as my third brother's betrothal gift. What do you think?"
Su Xiaotian had indeed thought this way before, so she blurted it out.
"That won't do, Xiaotian." Li Yuling refused Su Xiaotian's proposal sternly.
"I heard that your second aunt and fourth aunt also give you twenty percent of their profits. How about I do the same? Do you think that's acceptable?"
When Li Yuling asked this, she was actually a little apprehensive.
She felt that although her relationship with the old Su family was good, they couldn't be considered as close as immediate family.
Qi Liangying's recipe already gave Xiaotian a twenty percent profit, and if she also gave twenty percent, she felt she was getting a great deal.
Su Xiaotian hadn't expected Li Yuling to think this way.
The fact that she could say such a thing indicated that she had already given it serious thought and it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment idea.
Su Xiaotian felt a mix of amusement and exasperation; why did everyone want to proactively give her money?
She truly didn't place much importance on this recipe at the moment.
"Auntie, I really want to use this recipe as my third brother's betrothal gift to Sister Xiaocao." Su Xiaotian still insisted.
"As for betrothal gifts, we elders have already discussed it. You don't need to worry about it, little girl!" Li Yuling said reproachfully. "Besides, Xiaocao has her own mother. The betrothal gift shouldn't go to me. How about you give it to your teacher, Xie Nan!"
Su Xiaotian laughed even more brightly. Giving such a recipe to Teacher Xie Nan would mean she'd have to keep it hidden, or quit her job to open a shop?
"At least, we'll be relatives from now on. If I take advantage of you, it should be the same treatment as your second aunt."
When she said this, Li Yuling seemed as if she had gained a great advantage, looking quite pleased.
Hearing Li Yuling's words, Su Xiaotian knew she had made up her mind.
"Alright then, twenty percent it is." Su Xiaotian nodded, and the matter was settled.