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Chapter 74 Hot Pot Restaurant Opening

On September 15th, the hot pot restaurant officially opened.

The usually quiet East Street is unusually lively today.

Two days before the opening, Xiao Siyue did a lot of publicity work, asking the shop's employees to find some beggars to spread the word that the hot pot restaurant would be free on the first day of opening.

So many people who heard the news came to join in the fun, and the area in front of Xiao's Hot Pot restaurant was packed with people.

However, at the time, Old Mrs. Xiao disagreed, thinking that the first day being free would cost a lot of money, but in the end she agreed after being persuaded by Xiao Siyue.

"Do you really think they're offering it for free today?" One person standing outside the door hesitated to go in, fearing he might be scammed.

"It's okay, let's go. There are so many people here, they wouldn't dare to lie to us." One of the people next to them was quite bold and pulled the other person inside.

Gradually, the store became full.

Many people are very curious about what hot pot is.

After everyone sat down, they noticed a strange pot on the table, which puzzled them all.

Someone said directly, "Is this something they're planning to cook for us right here? Otherwise, why would they put the pot on the table?"

Before he could ponder this for long, a worker put red-hot charcoal into the chimney in the middle of the pot.

Then, some soup with unknown ingredients was poured into the pot. It looked bright red, but it smelled very fragrant, making one's mouth water.

"What's in this?" the man couldn't help but ask.

"It's chili peppers. This is a spicy hot pot," the waiter replied.

"What is a chili pepper?" the man asked, completely bewildered.

"Chili peppers are similar to dogwood, but not as pungent. They're spicy but fragrant," the waiter explained before moving on to the next table to light a fire.

The man was still chatting with the people at the table when another waiter brought over the dishes.

When they saw the dishes the waiter had placed on the table, they were dumbfounded. What were these? And why were they all raw?

"Looks like you were right, you're planning to make us do it ourselves." The person next to him rubbed his forehead and said with a helpless expression.

"Haha, let's give it a try, it's actually quite interesting."

"Haha, you're right."

The group watched as the waiter picked up a paper-thin slice of meat, dipped it lightly in the pot, and then placed it in a bowl filled with various condiments. They couldn't help but swallow hard.

Then the waiter said, "You should eat like this."

They couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks, grab the meat, and put it into the pot.

Before long, the lobby was filled with the sound of slurping. Some people's faces were already red from the spiciness, and tears were streaming down their faces, but they still kept slurping.

"Delicious, so delicious!"

"It's so spicy, but it's so delicious."

Some people have already abandoned their usual gentle and refined image and are eating with great relish.

The atmosphere inside the store was very harmonious and lively, but it was tough on the people waiting outside.

The rich aroma and the constant stream of praise wafting from the shop made them almost unable to stand still. Many people craned their necks to look inside, but no one came out.

Many children were crying because they were so hungry, and no amount of coaxing could soothe them.

"Manager, why haven't they finished eating yet? Will we be able to eat today?" someone couldn't help but ask Manager Bai.

"Don't worry, everyone, we'll definitely get to eat soon. Please be patient and wait a little longer." Manager Bai was also helpless. The hot pot was just too delicious, so he had no choice but to reassure everyone.

"Oh, I wish I had come sooner," someone said with great regret.

"Yes, if we had come earlier, we would be eating inside right now," one person chimed in.

Everyone outside sighed and groaned.

It wasn't until an hour later that someone slowly started to walk out.

As they walked, he said to the person next to him, "This hot pot is really delicious. Let's come again tomorrow, okay?"

"Right on my mind."

It wasn't until evening that the hot pot restaurant saw off its last group of customers. Everyone was exhausted and slumped into their chairs.

"Yue'er, there are so many people today," Old Mrs. Xiao exclaimed.

“Yes, that’s true,” Xiao Siyue said, having done her homework beforehand.

"However, we lost a lot of money today." Old Mrs. Xiao felt a pang of regret when she talked about it. There were so many people today, and she didn't know how much money they had taken from her.

"Grandma, don't worry, you won't lose out." Xiao Siyue said confidently.

Since no one had ever tried hot pot before, she could only attract customers by offering it for free. With these customers, she believed that with the deliciousness of the hot pot, she could make back the losses of the day in just a few days.

"I hope so. It officially starts tomorrow. I wonder how many guests there will be," Old Mrs. Xiao said with some anticipation.

However, to Mrs. Xiao's dismay, the next day there were even more customers outside the shop than the day before.

"How could this be?" Old Mrs. Xiao was still a little shocked. She thought that today's food would be less than yesterday's.

"Grandma, you underestimate hot pot," Xiao Siyue was very satisfied with the scene. Hot pot really is addictive. It seems she can look forward to making money in the future.

Xiao Siyue felt as if she could already see a large amount of silver flying towards her.

He couldn't help but burst into laughter, his expression gradually contorting.

"Yue'er, what's wrong?" Old Mrs. Xiao was startled. Could the child be sick? Why did she have that expression?

Seeing the worried look on Old Lady Xiao's face, Xiao Siyue coughed twice and said, "Cough cough, Grandma, I'm fine, I'm just too happy. I'm sure I'll earn a lot of money today."

“Yes, yes,” Old Mrs. Xiao’s attention was instantly diverted.

Xiao Siyue then patted her small chest, realizing she had gotten a little carried away.

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Within a few days, hot pot had become a sensation throughout Taohua Town, and there was even a hint of it spreading to the county.

Those with a bit more money in town would choose the private rooms on the second floor, since eating hot pot really does affect their image. They are all quite reserved and can't eat with snot and tears in front of so many people.

Those with slightly less money tend to eat in the lively lobby on the first floor.

Regardless, the Xiao family's hot pot restaurant has become a major attraction in Peach Blossom Town, attracting a constant stream of customers every day.

Not only hot pot, but also chilled desserts are loved by many people. Some people even buy one or two to take home after finishing their hot pot meal.

What made Xiao Siyue happiest was, of course, the increasing amount of money in her hands. The Xiao family members hadn't stopped smiling for the past few days.

Especially Old Master Xiao, who was a hidden money-grubber, would count the money several times a day before he would stop.

Xiao Siyue felt that she would be able to open another hot pot restaurant soon.