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Chapter 132 Customized Plaques
Filled with boundless hope for the future, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu busily prepared for the restaurant's opening after taking over the shop.

Cleaning is undoubtedly a crucial part of this process. It not only affects the restaurant's first impression on customers, but it is also the foundation for ensuring food safety and a comfortable dining environment.

That morning, sunlight streamed through the dappled windows into the restaurant, which was not yet open for business.

Jiang Man and Wang Xiu arrived at the store early. They were dressed in simple but neat work clothes, with cleaning hats on their heads and cleaning tools such as brooms and rags in their hands. Their eyes revealed determination and focus.

First, they started by cleaning the ground.

The ground was cluttered with dust, sawdust, and construction debris left over from the renovation. Jiang Man and Wang Xiu worked together, with Jiang Man holding a broom, starting from the corner of the shop and carefully sweeping the trash towards the center, leaving no crevice untouched.

Her movements were swift and powerful, the broom swishing against the ground with a soft "swish," as if playing a prelude to labor. Wang Xiu followed behind, using a dustpan to clean up the trash that Jiang Man had swept up, emptying it into a garbage bag.

When they encountered stubborn stains, they would squat down and carefully scrape them off with a shovel, then wipe the floor repeatedly with a damp cloth until it was clean again. After cleaning the floor, they turned their attention to the walls. Although the walls had been freshly painted, there were still some splattered paint and dust. Wang Xiu brought over a basin of water, soaked a rag, wrung it out, and handed it to Jiang Man.

The two started from the bottom of the wall and carefully wiped it from bottom to top. Jiang Man meticulously wiped every part of the wall, and when she encountered places that she couldn't reach, she brought a ladder and carefully climbed up to ensure that every inch of the wall was spotless.

Wang Xiu helped by handing over tools and reminding Jiang Man to be careful. With their efforts, the slightly mottled walls gradually became clean and bright, the beige surface radiating a warm atmosphere under the sunlight. Next, they began tidying the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the restaurant, and hygiene requirements are exceptionally strict.

The stove, cutting board, sink and other kitchen utensils are covered with dust and grease, requiring a lot of effort to clean.

Jiang Man put on rubber gloves, picked up a steel wool pad, dipped it in dish soap, and vigorously scrubbed the grease on the stove. The grease was very stubborn, and Jiang Man's forehead was covered in sweat, but she did not slacken in the slightest, scrubbing again and again until the surface of the stove regained its metallic luster.

Wang Xiu was responsible for cleaning the cutting board and sink. She carefully scrubbed every corner of the cutting board with a brush, removing the grime from the crevices. Thanks to her efforts, the limescale in the sink gradually disappeared, leaving it sparkling clean.

In addition to these, no corner of the restaurant, including tables, chairs, doors, windows, and lights, escaped their "cleaning army".

Jiang Man and Wang Xiu arranged the tables and chairs neatly, and carefully wiped each table and chair with a clean cloth to ensure that customers felt comfortable and clean when they sat down.

The glass of the doors and windows was polished to a shine, allowing sunlight to stream in without obstruction, making the entire shop even brighter.

The dust on the light fixtures was gently brushed away, and the bulbs once again emitted a soft glow, adding a warm atmosphere to the shop. Xu Laosan wasn't idle while cleaning.

After purchasing the necessary items for the store, he rushed back to help. He was responsible for sorting, organizing, and arranging the purchased tableware, kitchen utensils, and other items.

He first neatly placed the brand-new bowls and chopsticks in the sterilizer, then hung various pots and pans on the kitchen wall in order of size, and arranged the condiment bottles in an orderly manner on the worktable.

Everything found its proper place under his careful arrangement, and the entire kitchen became neat and tidy.

After getting off work, Qin Yishen also came to the store to help out.

Seeing everyone busy at work, he picked up a mop and joined in without saying a word.

The next morning, Xu Laosan and Qin Yishen set off early, heading straight for the fireworks market. Along the way, the bustling crowds and endless stream of vehicles filled the city with vitality. Their steps were light and firm, their hearts filled with anticipation for the upcoming opening ceremony.

Upon entering the fireworks market, a wide variety of fireworks come into view. The colorful packaging and dazzling array of varieties are overwhelming.

A faint smell of gunpowder filled the air, as if foreshadowing the upcoming excitement and celebration. Xu Laosan and Qin Yishen wandered among the various stalls, carefully selecting firecrackers.

"Yishen, what do you think of this? These firecrackers are big, so they must be loud too."

Xu Laosan picked up a string of firecrackers and said excitedly.

Qin Yishen took the firecrackers, examined them carefully, and nodded in agreement: "Hmm, these firecrackers look good, but let's see if we have any louder ones. It's a grand opening, so it should be lively."

The two continued their search in the market, haggling with the stall owners and inquiring about the quality and effects of the firecrackers.

After careful selection, they finally chose a long and thick string of firecrackers.

The packaging of this string of firecrackers is bright and eye-catching, with a golden "福" (good fortune) character printed on the red paper, symbolizing abundant blessings.

After paying, Xu Laosan carefully hoisted the firecrackers onto his shoulder, as if carrying a heavy burden of hope. The two, carrying the firecrackers, happily embarked on their journey home.

Meanwhile, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu were also busy. They went to a well-known signboard making shop to customize a unique signboard for their restaurant.

The shop is filled with all kinds of exquisitely crafted plaques, some simple and elegant, others modern and stylish, each showcasing the superb skills of the artisans.

Jiang Man and Wang Xiu looked around the shop, carefully admiring the font, carvings, and decorations on each plaque.

"Sister Xiu, what do you think should be the name of our restaurant? We need to think carefully about the name for this signboard."

Jiang Man frowned and fell into deep thought.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Xiu said, "Man'er, we specialize in home-style dishes, so how about calling it 'Home-Style Flavor Restaurant'? It'll sound familiar and evoke memories of home cooking."

Jiang Man's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands and exclaimed, "This is a good name, simple and fitting, let's call it 'Home-Style Restaurant'!"

After deciding on the name, they began discussing the design of the signboard with the shop owner. Jiang Man gestured and said, "Boss, we want a wooden signboard with a simple, ancient-style running script font, which will look grand and elegant. We'll also carve some simple patterns around it, nothing too complicated, just enough to highlight the rustic style of our restaurant."

The shop owner listened attentively, nodding as he wrote down their requests one by one.

Then, the shop owner took out paper and pen and sketched out a simple design draft for a signboard.

Jiang Man and Wang Xiu looked at the sketch and offered some suggestions for minor modifications.

After some discussion and revisions, the design of the plaque was finally finalized.

The shop owner promised to produce it as soon as possible and deliver it before the restaurant opens.

"Okay, you can go back and wait. You can come and pick it up in about three days."