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Chapter 10 Study Hard and Be Praised

Xia Wan had already inquired about it.

The market price for dried noodles was 2 yuan per bowl, but because the small vendor didn't have to rent a storefront or pay for labor, Xia Wan sold vegetarian noodles for 1.5 yuan, with the vegetables and noodles priced separately, which was quite affordable. There were all kinds of snacks and fast food near the hospital, and 1.5 yuan was enough to fill their stomachs.

Sure enough, when she heard that 1.5 yuan could buy a bowl of noodles, the woman was obviously very tempted. Seeing this, Xia Wan knew what to do.

"If you buy more than 3 bowls, I will give you a piece of dried tofu. If you buy more than 5 bowls, I will charge you 6.5 yuan or give you a braised egg. Our noodles are chewy and the sauce is a secret family recipe. I'm sure you'll want to eat it again!"

The price was affordable, and the stewed pot was really tempting. The woman originally only intended to buy two bowls for her husband and sick child, and only eat steamed bun herself. But when she heard it, she directly paid for three bowls.

Xia AiJun took three bundles of wet noodles directly when Xia Wan received the money. He put them in a basket made of bamboo strips and hung it by the boiling pot. After rolling and adding two rounds of cold water, the noodles were already cooked. Xia Wan took a disposable bowl with sauce, scooped the noodles, mixed them, packed them, and completed the whole process in just three to five minutes. Three bowls of fresh noodles were ready to serve.

Xia Wan put away the money. Xia Aijun couldn't come to his senses. How could he earn money so easily? Doing business was that simple!

It was almost 6:30 p.m., and the people in the hospital usually got up very early. The patients usually stayed in the ward for examination at this time, and their families went out to buy breakfast. The county hospital was located in the center of the city. People who got up early and passed by would come here to buy breakfast.

For a time, the stream of people swarmed to the stall at the gate of the hospital. People who came here could always see the dried noodles stall at a glance. The taste was attractive, and the price was directly marked next to it, which was very attractive.

It was the first time for Xia Aijun to do business. He soon had no time to think about it.

The stall was crowded with more and more people, and the hubbub was mixed with complaints and bickering. Xia Wan, who was packing up the dried noodles, felt a sudden tightness in her chest and looked up, feeling a little surprised.

There were too many people!

Xia Wan no longer blindly mixed noodles with her head lowered. She packed up the noodles skillfully and saw them off with a smile.

There was still no need to pack up when the noodles were boiling. Xia Wan took a break and held a stack of bowls with sauce. She politely asked the dense crowd to stand in line and then handed out bowls to get money. The crowd, who had been like headless flies gathering together, suddenly lined up to take the bowls in an orderly manner. This not only avoided arguments among the crowd, but also ensured that potential customers did not leave while waiting for their turn to pay. It was a win-win situation,

The surrounding vendors were also observing the new noodle stall. They saw that Xia Wan was only wearing simple clothes, but her facial features were extremely beautiful. She spoke politely and sweetly, and was efficient in her work, which earned her the goodwill of the people around her. Xia Aijun looked calm and did not talk much. He was honest and reliable and did not like to make trouble. The initial wariness and jealousy of everyone faded a bit.

Time passed quickly in the busy crowd. When the crowd dispersed, it was already eight o'clock in the morning. Xia Aijun looked at the two empty pots and felt dizzy.

Xia Wan politely gave the unwanted braised soup to the stall owner next to her for free. The people around them also smiled and returned some fruits and pancakes that didn't look good but tasted good. The two of them quickly packed up the stall and went home.

On Saturday, Li Aizhen happened to be on a weekend break at home. Since she sent Xia Wan and Xia Aijun out at five o'clock in the morning, she had been waiting anxiously at home. Later, she was so nervous that she couldn't sit still. She cleaned up the vegetable garden, washed and dried her clothes. She was busy all morning before finally seeing the two of them return.

Li Aizhen hurriedly greeted them and saw the joy on their faces, knowing that business was good. She immediately put her worries aside and helped them unload the stove, pots, and miscellaneous items.

After everything was settled, Xia Aijun was still in a trance. He lowered his head and took the things that had been unloaded to wash. Xia Wan pulled Li Aizhen into the room and handed her a pile of change in her pocket, leaving Li Aizhen in disbelief..

The bill was calculated by Li Aizhen, and the dishes were washed by Xia Aijun.

After paying the bill, Xia Wan took a comfortable hot shower, changed her clothes, and felt refreshed. She directly moved the small wooden table to the door to do her homework.

It was the first semester of the first year of junior high school. The difficulty of the textbooks was not as insane as the later years when parents were ambitious for their children. The difficulty was moderate and focuses on the importance of basic methods.

Xia Wan kept doing exercises. And she was joined by her neighbor Xiao Yong halfway through. Xiao Yong, who was scratching his head and doing homework, was currently in the fourth grade, which was the year with the highest academic requirements in primary school.

Xia Wan had finished her homework and was about to go back to her room to drink water. When she got up, she happened to see Xiao Yong doing his homework. She frowned, but she didn't interrupt him. Instead, she got up and went to her room to drink some water. When she came back, she continued to preview and review.

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