You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 179 Wang Wei's Bitter Stories

It seems the hot pot base isn't selling very well!

But if that's the case, then why are they even eligible to participate in the Canton Fair? Would other large factories in the city be willing?

Wang Wei: "..." That's really direct!

"That's because each place has its own unique characteristics! Hot pot base is a famous specialty of Yu'an City, and the reason we were able to beat the big factories in other cities and counties is because we have a very capable factory manager!"

If it weren't for the factory manager, this opportunity might have gone to the city!

Lu Yuanqing blinked, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

"I see!" Lu Yuanqing said, "But the hot pot broth is really good! Why isn't it selling?"

Wang Wei sighed: "You have no idea..."

Hot pot broth can't be eaten directly, so it's more popular among locals, since they like spicy food and hot pot.

For other people from other places, not to mention those who can't eat spicy food, they simply won't sell to them.

People who can eat spicy food aren't necessarily dependent on hot pot, and they also have all sorts of dishes made with chili peppers.

Hot pot is something that locals can't live without; they miss it if they don't eat it, and they can eat it several times a week.

Others are mostly just trying it out, and their attitude is that they don't necessarily have to eat it!

And most importantly, such a wasteful way of eating is really rare nowadays.

After listening, Lu Yuanqing nodded in understanding, "Then you can sell to foreign guests! Focus on foreign guests first!"

Hearing this, Wang Wei became even more dejected. "When we first came here last year, we were also thinking of targeting foreign guests, but most of them said they had never eaten it before, didn't know if it was good or not, and had all sorts of other reasons. Anyway, not many people bought it, and most of them just wanted to buy it to try it out. We didn't receive many orders."

"Half of the reason we've brought in so many orders this year is because of our only big order last year. The customer is from Yu'an City. His ancestors moved to Hong Kong. He happened to see hot pot base for sale when he came back this time, so he thought he'd buy a few packs for his elders to take back home!"

"Later, we got in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and they called to order this batch, saying they would take it back to Hong Kong to open a hot pot restaurant. It should be back tomorrow, and then we will deliver it!"

Lu Yuanqing clicked his tongue a few times.

It's worth noting that although he wasn't originally from Sichuan, he still greatly admired the hot pot in Chongqing.

Every time I travel, I always eat hot pot.

During my university years, I went on a trip to Yu'an City with some close classmates. We spent several days there, and we had hot pot every single day.

As for the outcome, it is not for outsiders to know!

They almost couldn't leave; their buttocks were killing them, and they nearly ended up going to experience another notorious proctology hospital in Yu'an City!

Wang Wei is right. Once I leave Yu'an City, I eat hot pot much less often. Sometimes I don't eat it for a long time and I don't even crave it.

Even if you think about it, after eating hot pot in Yu'an City, hot pot from other places isn't worth praising.

In his previous life, hot pot in Yu'an City was very famous, and when traveling there, one would inevitably need to buy some to take back.

It's gotten so bad now.

That's true. Most people are still working to escape poverty, and even if they like hot pot, it's too expensive for them.

Even if the price of hot pot base is very reasonable now, think of how much grain you could buy with that money!

It's not easy to even feed yourself, so why would you care about delicious food!

Lu Yuanqing thought about it for a moment, and then an idea came to him.

But it's not perfect yet, so I won't tell Wang Wei yet, lest I give him hope only to disappoint him.

Lu Yuanqing: "Manager Wang, could you sell me a pack of hot pot base tomorrow?"

Wang Wei naturally agreed, nodding, "Come buy anytime!"

……

The next day!

Just as dawn was breaking, Lu Yuanqing was woken up by the people getting up at the hotel.

There's nothing I can do about being woken up; there hasn't been a single quiet day since I moved in.

Especially today, there is absolutely no reason to blame anyone.

Because they themselves were very excited.

After getting dressed, Lu Yuanqing turned around and looked at the person still sleeping on the bed. He smiled and reached out to pinch the person's nose.

Lu Mingdong was still asleep. He groggily waved away the annoying hand, turned over, and continued to sleep.

Seeing Lu Yuanbo violently shaking Lu Mingnan, who slept with him, Lu Yuanqing thought for a moment whether he should do the same!

But after thinking about it, he still didn't do it. Instead, he smiled and said, "They said there's a military band performance this morning. If we go too late, we might miss it!"

Lu Mingdong rolled back over, opened his eyes a little, and said, "Nothing tomorrow?" Then he closed his eyes again.

If there's still a chance tomorrow, I'll get up early tomorrow!

Lu Yuanqing threw his coat and trousers at him, saying, "No, they're only available on the first day!"

Lu Mingdong sighed softly, closed his eyes and sat up silently. He reached out and ran his hand over the bed a few times, found his clothes, and put them on.

Just then, Zhao Zhongcai also got up and came out to wash up. Seeing Lu Yuanqing standing by the bed without washing up, he immediately asked, "Why aren't you washing up? What are you standing there for?"

Lu Yuanqing smiled at him but did not answer.

He's watching Lu Mingdong get dressed with his eyes closed!

Both children were very well-behaved and never caused trouble when they went out. They were also very sensible and always stayed with Lu Yuanbo or Lu Yuanqing, never letting themselves get lost.

Lu Yuanqing was afraid they would cause trouble, which would make it difficult to explain to Zhao Zhongcai and the others.

Lu Yuanqing was already somewhat at a loss, having brought his child along on a business trip.

In other words, Zhao Zhongcai and his men were straightforward people, and they showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever along the way.

They're just kids! I'm afraid they'll make a fuss.

Lu Yuanqing wasn't afraid; he still held some sway over the kids.

They all listened to him.

They're afraid outsiders will look down on them!