Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 290: The vendors can’t sell charcoal, so Master Mi Feng buys a coal stove

While the cotton was drying in the yard, Yu Yu thought of taking a walk to the market to kill some time.

She hummed a little tune and skipped along the streets of the market, looking around. It was so lively.

As I was walking, I suddenly heard a charcoal seller sighing and complaining to someone in front of me: "I thought I'd stock up on all this charcoal and make a fortune this winter, but who knew that coal stoves are being used everywhere now? Now I can't sell any of it. What should I do?"

The people around him also echoed: "Yes, that coal stove is indeed convenient and warm. Everyone is buying coal briquettes instead. Who would buy charcoal? You're stockpiling it is a bit of a mistake."

After hearing this, Yuyu couldn't help but come forward and asked curiously, "You've stockpiled a lot of charcoal, what are you going to do now that you can't sell it?"

The merchant saw that it was a little girl and waved his hands helplessly, saying, "Little girl, I'm worried too. I was counting on this charcoal to have a good New Year, but now it's all piled up here, and I don't know when I can sell it."

Yuyu tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Boss, don't be too anxious. Maybe someone else will need charcoal later. You can try to sell it at a lower price, or think of other ways."

The merchant smiled wryly and responded: "This is the only way I can try. Thank you, little girl."

Yu Yu stood there for a while, looking at the piles of unsold charcoal, thinking to himself that the emergence of this coal stove has really changed a lot of things.

Then she continued walking into the market to see if there was anything interesting or new.

Yu Yu walked and looked along the way, and unknowingly found herself back in front of Zuixian Tower.

As he was standing there looking around, he suddenly saw Master Mi Feng walking towards him.

Yuyu's eyes lit up, and she greeted him with a smile, "Master Mi Feng, you're here again."

Young Master Mi Feng smiled and nodded, with a hint of helplessness on his face, and responded, "Yes, Miss Yuyu, in my inn, we all use wood stoves. Unlike outside, everyone has started using coal stoves. Wood stoves are very troublesome. I have to get up from time to time at night to add more fire. Otherwise, if the fire goes out, the room will be very cold and I won't be able to sleep well."

After hearing this, Yuyu frowned slightly and said, "Oh, that's really troublesome. It's so cold in winter, and it's so uncomfortable to sleep soundly. So, why don't you get a few coal stoves back home?"

Young Master Mi Feng sighed softly, spread out his hands and said, "I want one too, but coal stoves are just becoming popular, and I haven't had time to buy one yet. So, I came to Zuixianlou to take a look and ask where I can buy a reliable coal stove."

Yuyu patted her chest and said proudly, "Master Mi Feng, you're right to ask me. I know where I can buy one. I'll take you there. The coal stove is very useful. Just adding coal balls can keep you warm for a long time. I guarantee that after using it, you will never want to use a wood stove again."

Upon hearing this, Master Mi Feng perked up immediately and quickly thanked her: "Thank you so much, Miss Yuyu. Your help really saved me a lot of trouble."

Yu Yu waved her hand and took Master Mi Feng to the place where coal stoves were sold, and along the way she kept introducing him to the various benefits of coal stoves.

When Yuyu heard that Master Mi Feng was going to find a place to buy coal stoves, she quickly waved her hand and said, "No, come back, Master Mi Feng, these coal stoves are sold right in front of Zuixianlou. There's no need to go anywhere else."

Young Master Mi Feng stopped and turned to look at the coal stoves placed in front of Zuixian Tower. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said, "So it's right here. I hadn't noticed it before and was thinking of asking around."

Yuyu walked over to the coal stoves with a smile, pointing at them and introducing them: "Look, young master, these are the coal stoves. They are very easy to use. When the coal balls are burned, hot steam will come out, and the room will be warm in no time. It is much less troublesome than a wood stove."

Young Master Mi Feng walked forward, carefully examined the coal stoves, reached out and touched them, and nodded repeatedly: "They look really good, and the workmanship is quite fine. How much do I have to pay for these coal stoves?"

At this time, the man who helped Yuyu's family manage the coal stoves came over with a smile and said, "Sir, our coal stoves are reasonably priced. If you buy a lot, we can give you a discount. Moreover, the quality of our coal stoves is guaranteed, and there is no problem with the after-sales service. You can buy with confidence."

After hearing this, Master Mi Feng felt relieved and said to the boss, "Okay, give me a few first. My inn is exactly what I need. This really solves a big problem for me."

The boss responded cheerfully and went about selecting a coal stove and packing the food for Master Mi Feng. Yu Yu watched from the side with a smug look on her face.

Seeing Master Mi Feng happily looking at the coal stove he had just bought, Yu Yu remembered the worried look on the charcoal vendor's face at the market and couldn't help but say, "Master Mi Feng, a lot of those vendors haven't been able to sell their charcoal lately. What do you think we should do?"

Young Master Mi Feng was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Coal stoves are so popular now. Everyone uses them for heating, so naturally no one buys charcoal anymore. Although charcoal was also commonly used for heating in the past, it's not as convenient as a coal stove. You can wait a long time between adding briquettes, and you don't have to worry about adding more firewood at night. It's also very warm, so everyone will definitely prefer a coal stove."

After hearing this, Yuyu sighed softly: "Yes, but those vendors have so much charcoal in stock. They must be very anxious if they can't sell it. It's a pity."

Young Master Mi Feng thought for a moment and said, "That's true, but perhaps they could try to find other uses for the charcoal. For example, some families are still used to using charcoal for cooking, or some barbecue businesses might need it. They can always find a way to sell it. They can't just sit there and wait for the charcoal to pile up."

Yuyu's eyes lit up and she nodded, saying, "Master Mi Feng is right. Why didn't I think of that? I'll talk to those vendors and ask them to try this as well. Maybe we can sell some charcoal."

Young Master Mi Feng smiled and praised, "Miss Yuyu is so kindhearted. She's even thinking about helping them find a solution. If she can really help, that would be a good thing."

Yuyu felt a little embarrassed by the praise, scratched his head and said, "Any help counts. If everyone is warm, this winter will be easier to get through."

Yuyu blinked her eyes and smiled as she invited Master Mifeng: "Master Mifeng, since you're already here at Zuixianlou, why don't you come in and have a meal? The food in our building is really delicious, come in and try it."

Upon hearing this, Master Mi Feng immediately became interested and responded with a smile, "Oh? It's been a while since I've tasted Zuixianlou's cooking. Since Miss Yuyu is so enthusiastic about inviting me, I'll respectfully obey."

Yuyu happily led the way, introducing the dishes as she walked: "Sir, here's the sweet and sour carp. The fish is fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then topped with a special sweet and sour sauce. It's sour and sweet, perfect with rice. We also have a dish called Eight Treasures Tofu. The tofu has been soaked up all the delicious broth, and it's incredibly fragrant every time you take a bite."

Young Master Mi Feng swallowed his saliva and nodded repeatedly, "It sounds delicious. After Miss Yuyu introduced it like this, I can't wait to try it."

Soon, the two of them walked into Zuixianlou. The store was bustling with activity and Ah Cai greeted them warmly.

Yu Yu took Master Mi Feng to find an empty table to sit down, and then hurriedly called A Cai to order the dishes, preparing to let Master Mi Feng taste the delicious food of Zuixianlou.