At the village entrance beach, there were not many snack vendors, only a few seafood stalls, and two small supermarkets.
In the summer, there were also barbecue stalls, but they didn't open during the day.
"Changed the pots?"
Li Zhi looked at the two large iron pots on the rack, one red and one white, both emitting a rich aroma.
"I made a thick soup with fish, chicken bones, and pork bones overnight," Dong Xiaorou nodded. "A customer complained that the fish meatballs weren't spicy enough, so this time I prepared a special red oil infused with plenty of chili." "It's definitely flavorful."
"It smells delicious." Li Zhi said, "I didn't have a satisfying breakfast," as he placed a lot of fish meatballs into the two pots. The fish meatballs produced in the factory were made of pure, fresh fish, so they could be cooked for a long time without losing flavor.
Five yuan for one fish meatball. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't unaffordable either. Dong Xiaorou made a large cardboard sign, half a person tall, with clear prices written on it to prevent tourists from constantly asking about the prices.
"A lot of people are asking if we sell water." Should we also sell water and drinks? Dong Xiaorou said to Li Zhi after serving the customers.
Due to the flavorful fish meatballs and the spiciness of the red oil pot, many people found themselves feeling thirsty after the meal. Out of ten people who came to play, five would spend money to try the fresh food. If they liked it, they would buy more, and if they didn't, they would leave.
Hence, there were numerous returning customers at the fish meatball stall.
Li Zhi thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "If they want water, they can go to the nearby small supermarket." "It's not far!"
Blackie brought all the freezers from the factory and also sold some water or drinks. It wasn't difficult, but Li Zhi didn't want to sell them because there were several small shops and supermarkets nearby that sold water and drinks. If Li Zhi's stall only sold water-cooked fish meatballs, it wouldn't compete with the two small supermarkets and wouldn't cause any conflict.
But if they also sold water, would the villagers who owned the small supermarkets be happy?
Li Zhi wasn't afraid of them, but he didn't want to involve Dong Xiaorou's family in this business.
It was definitely a good intention on Li Zhi's part. He didn't suggest hiring a worker; instead, he recommended selling the small business at the village entrance beach.
During the peak tourist season, he estimated that they could earn several thousand yuan a day just from the price difference. Blackie was Dong Xiaorou's younger brother, and Li Zhi also found him likable. It's better to keep the profits within the village!
"What are you smiling about?" "Do you have a girlfriend or not?" Li Zhi asked Blackie.
Blackie scratched his head, chuckled, and muttered softly, "Not yet."
Li Zhi was surprised to see him blushing. "Why are you blushing if you don't have a girlfriend?"
Dong Xiaorou smiled and said, "He doesn't have a girlfriend, but he has a 'good friend' from the village!"
"A childhood friend?" Li Zhi laughed. "That's fine too." It's right at your doorstep, and it's not too tiring. If it's too much, you can go back and discuss it with her. If she's willing, she can do it. If not, we won't force her!
"Okay!" Blackie nodded in agreement.
After unloading the car, Li Zhi waved his hand and sent Blackie home for dinner.
"Thank you!" Dong Xiaorou whispered to Li Zhi after Blackie left.
Li Zhi chuckled and said, "Thank me for what?" I didn't ask you, your family, or your friends to do this. "Don't blame me for it!"
Dong Xiaorou shook her head and muttered softly, "They can't do it, but it's better for Blackie to handle this!"
As for why, Dong Xiaorou didn't say.
It was already nine o'clock at night, and Li Zhi did not allow Dong Xiaorou to leave. They prepared two dishes using yellow croaker fish meatballs and had several boxes of beer, which Dong Xiaorou had asked Blackie to purchase from the nearby small store the previous night.
"Aren't you going to tell me about your family's situation?" The two sat on small stools, and Li Zhi picked up a fried fish meatball with his chopsticks, savoring the delicious taste.
Dong Xiaorou avoided Li Zhi's gaze and said, "Having too much knowledge won't benefit you."
"Hehe, I'm just curious!" Li Zhi said, but Dong Xiaorou didn't respond.