Food Intelligence King

Chapter 148 Consignment Chestnuts, Shop Resumes Business

Uncle was very grateful when he heard that Chen Zhou wanted to help.

But he didn't really have high hopes for his nephew.

So, I told Chen Zhou to take two bags back and try selling them first.

Don't be like me, hoarding chestnuts for yourself.

If the quantity is really large, he also has a double-cab van, which can help Chen Zhou deliver the chestnuts there.

Chen Zhou then earnestly discussed the price with him.

My uncle's expected price was seven yuan, so at least he wouldn't lose money.

Although planting chestnuts is no longer expensive, harvesting them requires labor, and storage may incur costs. Five yuan and fifty cents would truly be a waste of time.

My uncle said:

"Chen Zhou, go back and give it a try first, don't force yourself. Otherwise, we might not even be able to be relatives anymore. I still run into your dad quite often."

Chen Zhou didn't boast, and nodded, saying:
"Okay, I'll give it a try first."

The uncle and nephew thus tentatively settled the matter.

My uncle sighed, "There are too many people growing chestnuts now, so they don't sell as well as they used to."

Chen Zhou laughed and said, "As the old saying goes, even the best wine needs advertising."

My nephew speaks very well, and my cousin is also very confident in the chestnuts he grows.

"Actually, chestnuts can be used not only for roasting, but also as filling after steaming."

Chen Zhou's takeaway:

[You've discovered a unique way to make chestnut paste filling.]

My uncle's method included a simple step of mashing the steamed chestnuts.

Tea was also used when preparing the filling.

There is indeed something.

Meanwhile, Ms. Lin didn't interrupt Chen Zhou and her cousin's conversation.

After wandering around the yard twice, I accurately found the medium-sized winter melon among several large ones.

Ms. Lin couldn't resist the urge and reached out to pat it. A thud.

Today was the first time she had seen her husband obtain a recipe from someone else. Previously, she had only heard Chen Zhou recount the origins of recipes.

This time I finally saw the whole process.

Ms. Lin thought to herself: Sure enough, everyone has one or two signature dishes.

At this moment, after finishing his conversation with Chen Zhou, the uncle saw his nephew's wife patting a winter melon. He walked over and picked the winter melon off the ground.

"Take this and eat it; I forgot to pick it these past few days."

The large winter melon was heavy; when Ms. Lin finally caught it, her hands slumped slightly. And her uncle had already walked away, and wasn't going back anyway, so she could only:

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Don't mention it," my uncle said with a smile.

Chen Zhou didn't stand on ceremony with his uncle and even took a bag of peeled chestnuts from him.

After saying goodbye to his uncle, Chen Zhou also started planning to sell chestnuts along the way.

No need to stock up on inventory, no burden at all.

But there is a profit.

While helping my uncle sell his chestnuts, I also let customers enjoy their delicious flavor. It's a win-win situation.

However, Chen Zhou always felt that something was missing from his verbal promotion.

It's more convincing to let people eat chestnuts and experience their flavor.

I might try my uncle's chestnut paste filling once the shop opens.

Just use the same black tea as the tea eggs.

The fillings are universal and can be used in mooncakes, pies, sesame cakes, or even steamed buns; they all taste good.

After returning to Old Chen's house, the family prepared to have a simple meal.

The saying "gaining three pounds during the holidays" is no joke. As the holiday draws to a close, I crave something vegetarian and light.

Ms. Lin knew it was time for her to make her move.

I went to the kitchen and started working with my mother-in-law.

If a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law live together every day, there will definitely be conflicts. But like Ms. Lin and Grandma Tao Tao, they only see each other occasionally during holidays and get along quite well.

With a stable, mid-level culinary skill level, one can easily handle the tasks of an assistant in the kitchen.

Chen Zhou didn't go to help today; he wanted to try his mother's cooking. Laziness, of course, was also a part of the reason.

After dinner,

Old Chen, who had hardly ever cooked in his life because of his poor cooking skills...

He spoke earnestly to his son:

"In the family, whoever cooks better should cook more. Don't be like the older generation who think cooking is only a woman's job."

That's what Old Chen said.

If it were anyone else, Chen Zhou would have to expose their dirty secrets.

But since it really was Old Chen who said it, Chen Zhou had no choice but to obediently agree:

"Dad, I know."

The next day, the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday at the community canteen came to an end.

Business has resumed.

However, Aunt Zheng, another key member of the dumpling-making team, is on her way back to Haibin City today.

Chen Zhou didn't prepare too many ingredients.

The only type of steamed bun they offer is the signature pork bun, and they only have one type of porridge.

At most, we'll include the chestnut buns for today's planned tasting event.

Before Aunt Zheng joined the community canteen, the junior sister worked with Chen Zhou to prepare for the event.

Aside from not yet being able to make steamed buns, she has no problem with other simple tasks.

So even though there were only two of them, they were able to keep busy.

However, Chen Zhou had no intention of training his junior sister to work in the kitchen.

As described in the intelligence report, Zhao Yilin is a multi-talented professional who previously held multiple positions at the design institute.

In terms of finance, accounting, human resources, and administration,
She is not only professional, but also has work experience.

Although he speaks in a garbled, he's fairly reliable when it comes to getting things done.

The store's social security and salary matters have recently been handled by my junior colleague, and there have never been any mistakes.

It's not advisable for a boss to do everything personally.

Chen Zhou chatted with her about the store's business situation.

It mainly concerns taxation.

Because regardless of the type of self-employed business, all businesses are required to pay taxes.

They face two taxes: value-added tax and personal income tax.

There are two methods of collection: fixed-amount collection at regular intervals and collection based on audited accounts.

There will also be an annual business license inspection early next year.

If the community canteen's turnover can consistently exceed 100,000, it will exceed the tax-free allowance.

Over the past two months, the turnover has been around 90,000.

Although they are tax-exempt, they still need to be declared for tax purposes.

Operating in accordance with laws and regulations is the most basic bottom line for community canteens.

Chen Zhouguang spent some time learning these terms from the business tips of points redemption.

When chatting with my junior sister, it's hard to avoid some unnecessary words.

"Senior brother, you're a bit gibberish too," the junior sister remarked after Chen Zhou finished explaining the situation.

Chen Zhou laughed and said, "See, you've led me astray all along."

"What do you mean?" the junior sister said dismissively.

"I think the current situation in our shop shouldn't be too complicated. When we buy the goods, Lao Zhang issues invoices, but when we sell steamed buns for ten or eight yuan, customers never ask for invoices. So it's a fixed-amount, regular process..."

In short, the matters of expense reporting and tax payment were also handed over to my junior sister.

Chen Zhou commented with a smile:
"It would be better for you to pursue a management role in the future."

Junior Sister is still missing that one bright spot.

However, in the near term, if business hours are to be extended, both the front of house and the kitchen will need to continue to be staffed.

If anyone is unavailable, someone can take their place.

Chen Zhou officially included talent needs in this targeted intelligence analysis.

(End of this chapter)