Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 386 - 386 386 The Mainstay

?Chapter 386: Chapter 386: The Mainstay Chapter 386: Chapter 386: The Mainstay Bai Yue smiled, just about to say something, when Li Haiping came over.

The family had opened two shops by now, and the couple was preparing for the third and fourth. They had already understood the current business model and were developing and expanding bit by bit in an orderly fashion, just as Bai Xiao had initially instructed them.

Moreover, the income from the two shops combined was more than ten thousand yuan a day, and even more during holidays. Needless to say, with many people queuing up, the couple was not short of money.

The eldest, Li Haiping, had become the pillar of the restaurant now.

Li Haiping was specifically responsible for stir-frying the base ingredients of the kitchen.

Bai Xiao had once said that hot pot relied entirely on this base, as well as service and fresh ingredients. As long as these aspects were up to par, the business could only thrive.

And Li Haiping indeed had a certain talent for cooking.

Following Bai Xiao’s teachings on hot pot base, not only could he maintain the original flavor, but most importantly, with the many methods and techniques his aunt had passed on to him, he could innovate many hot pot bases.

Their hot pot base now had a dedicated research and development room to which outsiders had no access; all the base ingredients were handled solely by him.

This ensured that their family’s secret recipe was unique.

Moreover, the bases Li Haiping researched were actually based on the data provided by Bai Xiao. He figured out how to make them even tastier, visually appealing, and delicious. Hence, the tomato base, the medicinal mushroom health base, the clear oil and Sichuan pepper base—these flavors were all very popular, providing many options for their ‘Yuan Yang’ (mixed flavor) hot pot.

“Mom, I’m going to buy ingredients now; the second brother and I are leaving.” This was something Li Haiping had to do every ten days or so, as the selection of raw materials was the most crucial part of controlling the flavor of the bases and ensuring that their secret formulas did not get leaked. Of course, when buying ingredients, they would not purchase only one kind.

Bai Yue nodded. Li Haiping had bought a motorcycle to make it easier to go out. He wasn’t old enough to learn to drive yet, otherwise Bai Yue would have her son get a driver’s license because it’s often more convenient to have a car when going out.

She now had an open mind. Bai Xiao was right; the money earned was meant to improve their lives, not just to be hoarded at home.

The reliability and earnestness of her oldest son gave Bai Yue a great sense of accomplishment.

“You two go ahead, but be very careful on the way, and don’t ride the motorcycle too fast. Although the weather isn’t so cold now, it’s always better to be cautious,” Bai Yue advised, her heart filled with worry every time they left.

Li Haiping smiled, “Mom, don’t worry about us. We know what to do! Dad, we’re off!”

Wang Yan grinned as he handed them helmets. Despite the three boys not being his biological sons, their relationship with him was as genuine as that between a father and his sons, with a hint of buddy-like camaraderie alongside a deep respect for a father.

“Don’t make your mom worry; you must wear your helmets. And when you drive, you take the lead, Hai’an. That little guy is too reckless on a motorcycle. I rode with him once and nearly had a heart attack. He’s not cut out for riding motorcycles.” Wang Yan knew each of his sons’ temperaments well.

Li Hai’an pouted unhappily, “Dad, that was on the second day I learned to ride, but now my driving’s a lot steadier. You can’t judge me by the past.”

“Sure, I won’t judge you by the past. Who was it that knocked a bicycle crooked with the motorcycle yesterday and had to compensate the owner a hundred yuan? I’m not concerned about the money, no matter how much it is. What I worry about is you. You hit a bicycle this time, but what if you collide with a car? You’ll be the one hurt!” Wang Yan swiftly reprimanded Li Hai’an.

Li Hai’an looked dejected.

He had indeed caused the incident yesterday, and with ten mouths, he still couldn’t defend himself.