Zhang Tianxing glanced at the mess in the room and turned to clean it up.
He hadn't fully figured out how to promote crayfish successfully or how to make money from it.
Seeing that there were still a lot of crayfish left at home, Zhang Tianxing began to ponder.
If he opened a barbecue stall, how much could he sell in one night?
And should he find someone to buy them from below in advance, and then he would deliver them to restaurants.
The first step would be to build up the reputation of crayfish, to make the public recognize them.
And how to get through this initial stage.
What if he let his father start artificial breeding? Zhang Tianxing mentally calculated the feasibility of the matter.
There were no technical problems, the problem was how to change his parents' previous views. To quit the iron rice bowl of the factory and start their own business.
This was an unsolvable problem. His parents' generation didn't have this awareness, so it was impossible for this idea to become a reality.
He would still need to scheme a bit to get his parents on board. If the scheme wasn't deep enough, Zhang Qiang wouldn't rashly resign and enter an unfamiliar field.
Fortunately, his second uncle gave Zhang Tianxing this opportunity. His second uncle was an indispensable part of Zhang Tianxing's plan. Whether he could eat meat next would depend on his second uncle's performance.
However, he had to prepare the barbecue stall items himself. Just the procurement and seasonings kept Zhang Tianxing busy for half a day.
Although the ideas were simple, when he actually started, he would find that things were not as easy as imagined.
However, Zhang Tianxing had no intention of giving up. Even if things were difficult, they had to be done, step by step, and he couldn't get rich overnight.
Everything was a process of development, and the beginning was always the hardest. Zhang Tianxing thought about how to replenish his supply.
And how to promote crayfish, making them synonymous with summer delicacies.
Thinking of this, Zhang Tianxing immediately grabbed a pen and started writing. First, he would think of some advertising slogans and print some small advertisements. Even good wine fears a secluded alley.
He still had to build up his reputation first, then hold a three-day event, and then his barbecue would be almost ready.
The only flaw now was his barbecue skills. In his previous life, he was only a professional player among amateurs. A professional amateur, so to speak.
Forget it, he would make do with himself for now. Hiring someone else would increase costs. He was poor now and had no money. Those four were just waiters.
This way, the chef and waiters were in place, and all that was left was to open for business. Everything else was okay.
However, the supply of crayfish was a problem. His second uncle was idle at home now. He could ask his second uncle to casually collect some crayfish, and then he would find someone to pick them up in two days, which would be enough for his stall.
His second uncle didn't have to exert himself, just sit there. No need to work, just be responsible for disbursing the money.
...
At nine in the evening, Zhang Tianxing had prepared a crayfish feast to see his parents' reaction.
As Zhang Tianxing had expected, when Comrade Liang Juan saw the lavish crayfish on the table, her expression instantly changed. With a serious look, she said:
"Xiaoxing, you can't spend money carelessly just because you have some. That's your tuition and living expenses. You've eaten it all now, what will you do when you go to school? Even a landlord's family doesn't have surplus grain! Especially since we are not landlords."
Seeing his mother's attitude, Zhang Tianxing quickly explained, "This wasn't bought. I caught it myself in the nearby village. I didn't spend any money."
"Oh, don't go catching them next time. They have a muddy smell. I heard someone was sent to the hospital because of eating them. In short, eat less. It's not a good thing. They used to be fed to pigs."
Hearing his mother's criticism, Zhang Tianxing realized the difficulty of developing the market.
Changing previous perceptions takes time. Forget it, he would let the taste of crayfish conquer Comrade Liang Juan.
"Mom, Dad, you've worked hard. I've prepared a meal for you, so let's start eating. And Mom, eating this crayfish is good for your health. It can prevent coronary heart disease, as reported in the newspapers."
He decided to bring out the newspaper. His own words were weak and no one believed him, so he had to bring out the official newspaper.
Comrade Liang Juan's expression softened slightly. "My son has grown up and knows how to care for his parents. Old Zhang, come and try your son's cooking. You must not say the crayfish is fishy. You must eat more for me."
Zhang Qiang sat down with a smile. "Of course. This kid is really something. We're having a feast today."
Zhang Tianxing demonstrated the three-second method of peeling crayfish to his parents, and they immediately tried their hand at it.
As soon as the crayfish entered their mouths, Comrade Liang Juan's expression became wonderfully complex.
"Xiaoxing, this tastes really good! I ate it when there was no grain to eat, but that time it was full of muddy flavor, and I couldn't taste the freshness and tenderness of the crayfish at all."
Hearing Liang Juan's praise, Zhang Qiang put the crayfish in his mouth and smacked his lips, praising,
"Hey, this tastes really good. Xiaoxing, it's great. I've never eaten such delicious crayfish before. Son, get me some wine."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianxing was stunned. That bottle of wine had been drunk by the five of them. Each person had a little, and the bottle was gone...
"Uh, Dad, Da Yong and the others came to eat crayfish today, so I used that bottle of wine to entertain them. I'll go out and buy another one."
Zhang Qiang heard this and grunted, waving his hand. "Then forget it. I'll buy it myself next time."
Liang Juan suddenly looked at Zhang Tianxing. "If you offer a favor without reason, you're either a thief or a cheat." So she said softly, "Xiaoxing, just say what you want. What do you want to do?"
Damn, was his expression that obvious? Zhang Tianxing gave an unnatural smile.
"I want to open a barbecue stall, with Da Yong and the others. My specialty will be crayfish and barbecue. What do you two think?"
The county town was too small, and no news could be kept secret. It was better to be frank with his parents and see how they reacted.
Father Zhang and Mother Zhang were stunned. Liang Juan asked in surprise, "You still have more than three months before school starts. Why are you opening a barbecue stall?"
Zhang Tianxing chuckled softly and said slowly, "Dad and Mom, I've grown into an adult. We want to experience life."
Liang Juan pondered this. The taste of the crayfish was indeed good, but the key was that not many people ate them. She had never realized that crayfish could be so delicious before.
It was probably related to her son's cooking method.
But would her son know how to barbecue? He had always been focused on his studies, and his time at home was limited.
If she opposed it, her son had grown up. If she didn't oppose it, she was still worried about him opening a barbecue stall.
Liang Juan nudged Zhang Qiang with her eyes, and Zhang Qiang could only state his position.
"Well, Xiaoxing, in principle, we agree. But this matter still needs to be discussed further. Have you discussed it with your second uncle? Your second uncle is an expert in running a restaurant."
Alright, the old couple wanted to delay. The summer vacation was so short. Time waits for no one. However, this kid had outplayed them today. He had already won over his second uncle.