txolops Chapter 160 The stall won't run away, let's set up a stall and make money first.
Chapter 160 The stall won't run away, let's set up a stall and make money first.
Around 5 p.m., outside Yintai Plaza.
The early summer sunset hung in the sky, bathing the entire square in an orange hue.
It was rush hour, and a large number of people were pouring out of the surrounding office buildings. The streets were bustling with traffic and noise.
Lin Chen rode his electric tricycle and turned onto the auxiliary road outside the square.
Wang Hai followed closely behind in his van.
The two cars stopped at their usual spot by the flower bed.
"Click".
Lin Chen gripped the brake, pulled out the key, and stepped off the tricycle.
The bread truck behind also turned off its engine.
Wang Hai pushed open the car door and jumped out. He then opened the door and helped unfasten the buckles on the child safety seat.
"Tangtang, go down slowly, watch your step."
Wang Hai held the car door closed while giving instructions with a smile.
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Fatty!"
Tangtang, carrying a small backpack with drawings on it, gripped the edge of the car door with both hands, took a step with her short legs, and jumped onto the sidewalk.
As soon as the little girl landed, before she even had a chance to get her own little stool from the trunk, her big eyes were immediately drawn to the scene in the center of the square.
When they arrived yesterday, the square was still covered in scaffolding, a chaotic mess.
Today, the entire venue has been completely transformed.
The huge main stage has been fully set up, with the words "Summer Carnival Food Festival" prominently displayed on the backdrop.
The huge speakers on both sides of the stage were already powered on, and several staff members were walking around the stage with microphones, with low, resonant sound effects coming from time to time.
Even more eye-catching were the two rows of neat red and blue tents that stretched from the stage to the edge of the square.
Under each tent, a uniform light was hung, which stood out prominently in the setting sun.
"Daddy! Fatty Uncle! Look!"
Tangtang pointed her little finger to the middle of the square and shouted in a clear voice, "All those red houses from yesterday are all set up today!"
And there's a really, really big TV!
Lin Chen turned his head and glanced in the direction his daughter was pointing.
A huge LED screen was indeed hanging behind the stage, currently playing promotional posters for the food festival on a loop.
"Okay, it's all set up."
Lin Chen responded with a sentence, then turned and walked towards the tricycle to unload the goods.
Wang Hai also came over, stood on the edge of the flower bed, and stood on tiptoe to look into the square.
Upon seeing this, Wang Hai's eyes immediately lit up.
"Wow, this setup is pretty professional; they've even got the water and electricity connected."
As Wang Hai watched, he reached out and touched his chin.
He noticed that under the rows of tents that had already been set up, quite a few people were moving back and forth.
Most of the people were in groups of three or five. Some were holding notebooks, some were using tape measures to measure the length and width of objects on the open ground under the tents, and others were squatting in the corner checking the sockets and power cords.
"Brother Chen, stop what you're doing and look over there."
Wang Hai turned around and walked to Lin Chen's side, pointed into the square, and said.
Lin Chen had just taken the rice cooker inner pot out when he heard Wang Hai's words. He put the pot down and looked over.
"See those people wandering around under the tents?"
Wang Hai pointed at the group of people and said, "Judging from this, they should all be merchants like us who have signed up to participate in this food festival. They've come here in advance to scout out the venue."
At this point, Wang Hai rubbed his hands together, feeling an irrepressible urge rising within him.
"Brother Chen, should I run over and take a look now?"
Wang Hai suggested, "We still don't know where our stall is!"
I'll just go ask the property management staff to see which stall we've been assigned to.
"I'll also check if there's enough space in that shed, so I can figure out how to set up our big barrels tomorrow!"
After saying that, Wang Hai made a move to walk into the square, displaying a hurried and impatient temperament.
"stop."
Lin Chen shouted.
Wang Hai stopped and turned around to look at Lin Chen with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong, Brother Chen?"
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Shall we go take a look?"
Lin Chen reached out and opened the storage box, taking out a stack of clean plastic packing bags.
"No need to scout the location."
Lin Chen placed the packaging bag on the worktable. "We haven't done any business for today yet."
I went to check it out now, and the venue isn't getting bigger, nor is the location any better.
He turned to look at Wang Hai and pointed to the equipment in the tricycle.
"Let's set up our stall for tonight first."
"Let's put the money we can earn today in our pockets first. When this batch of fried rice is sold out tonight and we're closing up shop, we'll have plenty of time to go over and take a look."
The stalls are right there in the square; they can't run away since they don't have legs.
Wang Hai was stunned for a moment after hearing Lin Chen's words.
Then, looking at Lin Chen's appearance, he couldn't help but grin.
"hey-hey."
Wang Hai scratched his head, chuckled twice, and immediately turned around and walked back. "Brother Chen, you're the only one who can keep your composure."
You've hit the nail on the head!
All that fancy scouting is no match for making money today!
That shed is definitely not going anywhere!
Once he regained his composure, Wang Hai's energy exploded instantly.
"Get to work, get to work!"
Wang Hai called out, rolled up his sleeves, and said, "Brother Chen, you take care of the stove, I'll handle the rest of the heavy lifting!"
The two had already developed an incredibly seamless working relationship.
Without any unnecessary words, in less than five minutes, the folding table, chairs, stainless steel bucket containing broth, and food storage containers for various side dishes were all put back in their places by the flower bed.
"Daddy, Uncle Fatty, I'm ready too!"
A voice came from behind.
Lin Chen turned his head to look.
Tangtang had already moved out her small stool and sat in her usual spot on the side of the control panel.
The little girl held the small basket containing spoons in both hands, and she arranged the spoons in the basket neatly.
She tilted her head up, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at the two of them, looking serious and ready to get to work at any moment.
"Our Tangtang is so capable!"
Wang Hai walked over with a smile and gently pinched her chubby little cheek. "When the guests arrive later, the important task of serving the spoons will be yours!"
"No problem! I've got your back!"
Tangtang said proudly.
Lin Chen looked at his daughter, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes.
He walked to the double-burner stove and turned on the gas.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the side road.
"Quick, quick! Boss Lin's stall is set up!"
"We have to be the first to cook this today!"
Amidst the excited chatter of regular customers, seven or eight young people wearing name tags jogged over and lined up in front of the stall.
Behind these people, more diners who had just finished get off work saw the familiar tricycle.
In just a short while, a line formed in front of the stall.
The commotion even caught the attention of the merchants who were still surveying the area in the center of the square.
Looking at the incredibly popular mobile stall by the flower bed, his eyes were filled with surprise and envy.
While they're still figuring out how to attract customers for tomorrow, other businesses are already booming with long queues.
"start."
Lin Chen spoke up.