The duck necks were sold out, but the number of people in the queue didn't decrease. Some people who failed to buy duck necks even started to complain.
"It's so cold. I've queued for so long, but didn't get even half a duck neck."
"You're lucky. I was next in line, and then they told me there were none left!"
"Exactly. You should have said you didn't have enough in advance. It's better than making us waste time here. There are over a dozen people in my family waiting for me to cook!"
Complaints rose one after another.
Ye Zhinan expected the duck necks to sell well, but didn't expect them to be that popular.
It was indeed a miscalculation. She didn't do market research in advance, resulting in insufficient preparations. Coupled with the shortage of staff, even those who managed to buy were dissatisfied because they had to wait so long.
Seeing the dissatisfaction intensify, Lu Yanlai and Li Feilong were at a loss.
Ye Zhinan quietly stepped forward and handed something to Lu Yanlai.
You're really something!
Lu Yanlai immediately stepped forward and gave a charming smile.
"Today is the first day our stall opens. We didn't expect you all to be so enthusiastic. It's our fault for not considering things thoroughly. To thank you all for your support, everyone in the queue today can get a 'Queue - Skipping Coupon'. Next time, you can come directly to me to get your duck necks."
After saying that, seeing that no one said a word, Lu Yanlai quickly handed the thing that Ye Zhinan had secretly given her to the first person in line, and then to the others one by one.
Some on - lookers, seeing there were benefits, just slipped to the end of the queue when they found Li Feilong standing there with his hands on his hips.
"Sir, if you also want to buy duck necks, you can come here to register."
Seeing this, the man gave an embarrassed smile and obediently left his name.
The couple gave out coupons in the front and recorded names in the back. Soon, the dissatisfaction was resolved.
After they got back, Sister Hong dropped Ye Zhinan off at Fushou Village and then left.
Lu Yanlai counted the day's earnings excitedly.
"Sis, here. This is today's account."
Ye Zhinan was surprised. "Didn't I say I don't want it?"
Lu Yanlai glanced at Li Feilong and said with a smile.
"You don't have to take it, but you have to manage the accounts. Feilong is a rough man, and I have to manage the cooks. After thinking about it, only you are suitable."
So this was their plan!
Ye Zhinan gave a knowing smile.
"Okay, then I'll reluctantly manage it for you. But I can't go with you every time. You keep the money. I'll make a monthly statistics, report the revenue every three months, and make an annual summary. Is that okay?"
"Okay. We'll follow your arrangements."
Li Feilong quickly nodded. As long as he didn't have to deal with those numbers, anything was fine.
"Also, I've numbered all the coupons issued today. We can count how many were issued. Plus the number of people who made reservations, we can roughly know the daily demand. During the three - day trial operation, we can get an average value. If there's a shortage of staff, you must hire one more person."
Ye Zhinan talked non - stop. The couple took notes seriously, and their eyes were full of admiration.
"Sis, where did you learn all these? If it weren't for you, today would have been a disaster!"
Li Feilong only knew how to lead troops in battle. He was more than capable of dealing with bandits and rioters, but was at a loss when it came to ordinary people.
Although Lu Yanlai was a daughter of an official family, she had been in the bandit circle for a long time. She was reasonable and could also be tough - tempered. But she admired Ye Zhinan very much in terms of doing business.
Her eager - to - learn look made Ye Zhinan feel a bit embarrassed.
"I learned it from books. If you want to learn, I'll go back and borrow the books for you."
"Forget about reading books. We'll just follow your arrangements."
The three of them smiled, and the matter of selling marinated duck necks was properly arranged. On her way home, Ye Zhinan looked up and saw a bright moon hanging high in the night sky.
Suddenly, a cold face appeared in front of her, which gave her a fright.
"Inspector Qin, are you scaring people again at night?"
Qin Yihuai slightly raised his chin. His voice became even colder through the cold wind.
"You also know it's very late."
He sounded just like a nagging housekeeper...
Ye Zhinan pouted. She lowered her head. Under her slender eyelashes, her eyes seemed to be filled with mist, looking extremely aggrieved.
Qin Yihuai's heart suddenly sank.
This woman...
"Okay. It's not safe at night. I'll take you home."
Hearing his voice soften, Ye Zhinan raised her head and looked at him with her little face.
"Thank you, Inspector Qin."
One walked in front and the other in the back. After walking for a while, Qin Yihuai's voice rang out again.
"The business was good today?"
"How do you know?"
Ye Zhinan blinked her almond - shaped eyes and looked at him inquiringly.
"I can tell you're in a good mood. But still, be careful."
Looking at his serious expression, even though the cold wind was blowing, Ye Zhinan felt warm inside.
"I've given all the instructions. I won't go there anymore. But if there's anything, I'll have to trouble Inspector Qin to take care of it."
She knew that no matter how detailed the instructions were, there would still be unexpected situations.
Qin Yihuai nodded slightly, which was a silent approval.
When they arrived at the Ye family's place, she saw that Qin Yihuai didn't leave.
"Do you still have something to do?"
"Yes. The weather is getting warmer. The seed drill is almost done. We can start."
So it was about the fields!
Ye Zhinan knew that the harvest was not good last year. Qin Yihuai used the stored grain to help everyone pay the taxes, but it wasn't a long - term solution. So he came to ask her for help.
"If anyone has any questions, they can come and ask me."
Looking at Ye Zhinan's smiling eyes, Qin Yihuai felt relieved.
He was afraid that the previous things would make her hold a grudge, but fortunately, she didn't.
The next day, before dawn, Ye Zhinan came to the fields early. She saw that there were already a few families busy in the fields, and they were all using the seed drills.
Seeing that some farmers were having trouble using the seed drills, she took the initiative to help.
Before long, the farmers gradually learned how to use them, and their working speed also increased a lot.
When Ye Zhinan returned to her own field, she was in a dilemma.
She was alone. The seed drill needed two people to cooperate, one in front and the other in the back, or at least an ox.
She thought for a while. Taking advantage of no one noticing, she secretly entered the space and took out two wheels. Then she installed them on the seed drill and tried it. It was very smooth. Just as she was admiring her work with satisfaction, a familiar voice came from behind.
"It seems you can handle it by yourself."
Qin Yihuai!
Ye Zhinan looked at him uneasily, wondering if he had seen her installing the wheels.
"When did you come?"
Qin Yihuai's eyes darkened slightly. His cold - white face seemed to turn a bit paler.
"Just now."
"That's good. You came just in time. Help me test this seed drill."
Saying that, she hung the rope on Qin Yihuai and gave him a push forward.
After two rounds, a few drops of sweat appeared on Qin Yihuai's forehead.
"May I stand at the back?"