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Mr. Bai stroked the stiff stubble on his chin and pondered for a moment.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh, a gleam of approval flashing in his eyes:

"I think Xin Xin's idea is great! It's reliable!"

Mr. Bai looked at Qiao Xinxin and smiled approvingly:

"In the restaurant business, we have to constantly come up with new ideas. With increasingly lenient policies, people on the street are more eager to try new things. Grilled skewers are oily and flavorful, perfect for guys who want a couple of drinks after get off work. If we added freshly grilled skewers to our menu, along with our own braised dishes, our business would definitely take off!"

Seeing that Bai's father supported her, Qiao Xinxin was overjoyed and snuggled up to his arm, acting coquettishly.

"Dad's got the vision! Let's get started today and try to set up the kebabs as soon as possible!"

Seeing that both her husband and daughter agreed, Bai's mother couldn't help but smile and reached out to tap Qiao Xinxin's forehead:

"Alright, alright, whatever you say! You two are both so opinionated, I'll just be your helper and count the money!"

The kitchen was immediately filled with the family's cheerful laughter, completely dispelling the chill of the morning.

Seeing that Bai's father had agreed, Qiao Xinxin felt reassured. She clapped her hands and said with a smile:

"Then let's order a grill. It doesn't need to be too big, just big enough. I want to put it near the entrance for good ventilation, and it'll be visible as soon as the guests come in, and the aroma will be tempting."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Bai nodded in deep agreement and praised him, saying:

"Xin Xin is so clever! Okay, I'll go ask her in a bit. The blacksmith at the street corner should be able to do it. The owner's skills are excellent. If he measures the dimensions properly, the material he makes will be sturdy and last for several years."

"Dad, I'd like to change the layout of the kitchen."

Qiao Xinxin pulled Bai's father to the kitchen doorway and gestured towards the empty space there:

"If the grill is placed near the door, a small countertop needs to be cleared next to it to put the skewers of food. It would be best to add a small partition near the door so that the whole room is filled with smoke while grilling, which would drive away the customers."

Mr. Bai looked in the direction she was pointing, pondered for a moment, and then slapped his thigh:

"Okay, then let's change it all at once! I'll go talk to the blacksmith and have him make the grill and the side panel together. Tell me the dimensions, and I'll write them down."

Qiao Xinxin quickly grabbed a pen and a piece of paper from the counter, leaned over the table, and drew a simple diagram of her envisioned layout from memory. She drew it very carefully, clearly showing where to put the grill, where to add a partition, and where to place the ingredients.

Mr. Bai leaned closer and studied the picture for a while, making sure he understood it clearly, before carefully folding the paper and putting it in his pocket.

"Alright, that's a really clear drawing. I'll go now, you two prepare the dishes for the shop, I'll be right back."

Mr. Bai put on his hat, pushed open the door, and walked out with a swift and decisive motion.

After Bai's father left, Bai's mother and her daughter Qiao Xinxin were also busy, working enthusiastically in the kitchen.

Bai's mother deftly picked and chopped the vegetables, while Qiao Xinxin prepared the meat and ingredients on the side. She also took out the dried shiitake mushrooms that she had soaked in the morning, drained them, and chopped them into small pieces, preparing to make a pot of shiitake mushroom and minced meat sauce for lunch, adding a new topping to the vegetarian noodles at the shop.

Once the oil in the pan was hot, Qiao Xinxin added the minced meat and diced shiitake mushrooms. After a quick stir-fry over high heat, the aroma of soy sauce and cooking wine filled the kitchen.

Smelling the fragrance, Bai's mother couldn't help but praise:

"Wow, my daughter's cooking skills are amazing! Just smelling that meat sauce makes me want a bowl of noodles!"

When Mr. Bai returned, it was almost ten o'clock. As soon as he entered the door, without even taking a sip of water, he excitedly exclaimed:

"We've found the person! We'll pick it up in three days. I've given you the dimensions, and the material is thick sheet iron, sturdy and heat-resistant. We'll also make the protective panel. The blacksmith said it will be finished the day after tomorrow afternoon, and it will definitely be delivered first thing the day after that!"

Qiao Xinxin nodded happily, grabbed Bai's father's arm, and laughed:

"Great! Dad, thank you for your hard work. Let's wait three days until the new oven and new menu come out together. I'm sure it'll be a great start!"

Over the next two days, Qiao Xinxin was also busy, starting to prepare for the barbecue skewers.

She went to a nearby grocery store beforehand and bought several kilograms of lean pork and high-quality pork belly, as well as a large bundle of bamboo skewers. Back at the store, she carefully washed the meat, cut it into evenly sized small pieces, and marinated it with soy sauce, cooking wine, scallions, ginger, and her own blend of spices.

The meat was left in the bowl overnight to fully absorb the flavors. The next morning, Qiao Xinxin arrived at the shop early, took out the meat pieces, and neatly skewered them onto bamboo sticks. After skewering, she dipped them in a thin layer of cooking oil, covered them with a clean, damp gauze, and prepared to grill them directly when the grill arrived.

On the afternoon of the third day, Bai's father indeed happily carried the newly made grill back from the blacksmith's shop.

The sheet metal grill was sturdy and neatly constructed, with a shiny side panel attached to it.

Upon seeing this, Qiao Xinxin took out the pre-marinated meat skewers without saying a word, and also chopped a large plate of green peppers and onions, preparing to try grilling a few skewers first.

Bai's mother also stood curiously by her side watching her operate the device.

Qiao Xinxin first lit the charcoal fire in the corner of the yard. After the coals were fully burned and there was no more smoke, she used tongs to put them into the bottom of the grill, then arranged the meat skewers in rows and brushed them with a thin layer of oil.

Soon, the grease dripped onto the sizzling charcoal, making an enticing "sizzle" sound. A rich, smoky aroma, mixed with the unique fragrance of the marinade, instantly filled the courtyard and drifted out onto the street on the wind.

Even the plump lady from the grocery store next door couldn't resist peeking over, following the aroma, and taking a deep sniff:

"Hey, Bai family girls, what are you doing? It smells so good! I can't sit still next door!"

As Qiao Xinxin skillfully flipped the meat skewers, she smiled and answered towards the wall:

"Ma'am, these are our new grilled skewers! Come and try them later. It's free tasting today, and you can buy them after you've tried them!"

"Oh, that's great! I'm in for a treat!" the plump woman exclaimed happily, then peeked back inside and waited.

When the first batch of meat skewers came out of the oven, Qiao Xinxin took a bite herself first.

The meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a perfect balance of saltiness and savory flavor. The spiciness and cumin aroma were perfectly combined, making it even better than the ones she grilled outdoors.

She quickly distributed the meat skewers to Mr. and Mrs. Bai.

Mother Bai took a small bite, her eyes lit up instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise:

"Wow, it really is different! This flavor is so much better than stir-fried in a pan, and it's not greasy at all!"