Volume 1 Chapter 0033: Far-sighted
After the tofu was pressed into shape, Nan Yi cut off the irregular edges and corners to make the tofu square, and then separated the tofu in the middle.
Put water in the pot again, put the bay leaves in the water, cut half of the tofu into squares and soak them in the pot.
Nan Ruoyin cooked the tofu in the pot over a low fire using a straw handle, while Nan Yi held a pair of chopsticks and occasionally turned the tofu in the pot.
Gradually, the tofu was dyed into a yellowish earth color.
When the fire is cooked enough, take the pot out of the pot, drain the water, and bury the freshly baked dried tofu in wood ash by Nan Yi.
Wood ash looks pitch black, but it is actually not dirty. Burying dried tofu in wood ash can absorb the remaining moisture in the dried tofu, making it last longer and taste better.
After burying it in the wood ash for a day, you can put it in a container and hang it on the beam.
When you want to eat it, soak it in water for a while, then cut it into strips or any shape you like, and then stir-fry it.
The dried tofu made in this way can be soaked in water for three or four days without going bad. A pot of tofu can be eaten until the Yuanxiao Festival without any problems.
Before liberation, ordinary families in the south relied on this dish of tofu for the New Year, and bought some meat from outside, and if they could afford it, they would buy a silver carp. All other dishes had to be grown or cooked at home.
No matter how bad the conditions are, a New Year’s Eve dinner can still have eight or ten dishes.
Seeing that New Year’s Eve was only a few days away, Nan Yi estimated the fermentation time of the wine and gave up the idea of making his own wine.
According to the lunar calendar, Nan Yi took Nan Ruoyin to do what they were supposed to do every day.
It was time to cleanse the filth , and on the 26th, the day to slaughter pigs, Nan Yi took Nan Ruoyin to watch people slaughter pigs.
The willow-shaped butcher knife stabbed into the pig's neck, and the pig began to struggle on two long benches. Three or five people held the pig down and drained the last drop of its blood.
After the pig's stomach was opened, Nan Yi went up to try to get close to the pig and bought a few chops, some lean meat and a whole pig intestine.
Nowadays, not many people like lean meat. Even pigs themselves don’t like it because they are full of fat.
If someone's pigs are slaughtered and the meat is full of lean meat, not only will they feel disappointed, but others will also gossip, "Look, this family is full of lazy bones, the pigs are so lean that they don't grow any fat."
This is an era where fat is considered beautiful, and it is also a good era for fat people. If a young man of marriageable age weighs more than 180 kilograms, his right to choose a mate will easily surpass that of a man who drives a Ferrari with one hand.
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The 28th day of the twelfth lunar month
Nan Yi went to the checkpoint on Zhongying Street and met Fang Mengyin, who was carrying only a briefcase.
"Grandma, are you here to eat and drink for free and not bring anything?"
"No, I brought my mouth."
"How about you put your briefcase down and turn around?"
"Do you believe that your grandmother can also say the three words 'bitch'?" Fang Mengyin gave Nan Yi a sidelong look.
"I believe it, too much. Grandma, we are still a few miles away from home. Please get in the sedan chair."
"Oh, are you going to give me a non-physical performance, or let me play the emperor described by Andersen?"
"You are older, so you decide."
"I'll beat you to death, you little bastard."
"Hahaha, let's go, your great-granddaughter is still home alone."
The two walked towards Wenchangwei, talking all the way.
"The clothing brand has been registered. My client registered a company in France and applied in Paris under the name of this company."
Fang Mengyin took out a document from her briefcase and said, "I have already signed the authorization letter. The Peris brand is authorized to be used by Wenchangwei Garment Factory."
"Well, the Chinese brand should use Paris first. This name sounds foreign, and consumers will think it is a foreign product, and they will feel more proud when wearing it."
"Why not just use Paris?"
"Grandma, now everyone has just opened their eyes to the world and thinks that foreign things are good. But after seeing them for a long time, people will think that foreign goods are just so-so. Then, domestic goods will rise. When foreign goods don't sell well, I plan to turn them into domestic products."
"This name sounds like a foreign product. How did it change?"
"It's easy. Just say that a temporary worker in the factory made a mistake and misheard the name Pei Rui as Paris. These hundreds of thousands of labels have been ordered, and the factory is reluctant to throw them away, so they just use them.
Wenchangwei Garment Factory is a collective enterprise of the production brigade. The cultural level of everyone there is not high, so this kind of mistake should be understandable.
As for the future, how to explain the operation of Paris as a foreign product will depend on the specific situation and different strategies will be formulated.
Of course, things may not go as smoothly as I thought. That’s okay. I can create a secondary brand and run the two brands together. I will promote Paris as the main one and keep the other one in reserve. I will make a plan for retreat first.”
"It's a good idea, and the approach is also good. Do you want to make Wenchangwei the best village in the country?"
"I live in seclusion in the city. Only Wenchangwei is rich. I can hide in it without being noticed. Besides, you have lived for dozens of years and witnessed many changes in Shanghai.
Have you ever seen a change happen overnight?
Although the top leaders have already signaled the liberalization of the economy, individuals can still do business.
If I just set up a street stall to sell wontons, I wouldn't worry about anything. But I want to run a business that needs a lot of employees.
As long as the government doesn’t redefine exploitation and loosen restrictions on employment, running a business will be like walking on thin ice.”
"So, you need the shield of Wenchangwei's collective enterprise?"
“Yes, our domestic business will need to be covered with the cloak of Wenchangwei for a long time in the future.
I need to have the right to speak in Wenchangwei, and I also have the obligation to make Wenchangwei prosperous; I have to let the people of Wenchangwei understand that with me around, Wenchangwei's future will be bright, and I have to let them regard me as a god.
Only in this way can I rest assured that our company will be registered under the name of Wenchangwei. "
“But if the business develops too well, then by then, it won’t just be the wolf cubs in Wenchangwei who will be eyeing them. The vicious tigers outside will also be attracted here, watching with eager eyes and will swallow them up if they get a chance,” Fang Mengyin said worriedly.
"First of all, I am not a sheep. I cannot be swallowed by anyone who wants to. Secondly, a cunning rabbit must have three burrows. We must adopt a multi-pronged approach and bloom in many places. In China, we must not only take the path of affiliation, but also combine the model of foreign investment and joint ventures.
At the same time, industrial layout should also be carried out overseas.
I think the ideal situation is that our industries are spread all over the world in developed and underdeveloped regions, and industries are connected by an investment bank. "
"Very good, you have given it a lot of thought. I hope you can keep a clear mind."
"It's raining heavily. If you get too excited, the rain will soak you. You have to stay awake, my comrade."
The two of them approached Nan's residence, and Nan Yi once again turned to Fang Mengyin and said, "Grandma, Nan Ruoyin is my daughter, my biological daughter!"
Nan Yi deliberately .
"Okay, you don't need to tell me again and again. Since you think highly of her, I will treat her as my own granddaughter and train her well. I won't disrupt your plans."
