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  The workshop started on the first day, and Xia Zhi got up before dawn. She didn't want to disturb Pearl or Little Black Fish, so she was extra careful with her footsteps.

  Pearl and Little Black Fish were both sleeping soundly. But as soon as Xia Zhi got up, Little Black Fish turned over and opened his eyes. He was still a bit dazed when he first opened his eyes, but upon seeing Xia Zhi, he immediately became alert.

  "Sixteen......" Little Black called out and crawled out of his bed.

  "Hey, old uncle, it's still early. Why don't you sleep a bit more?"

  "I'm not sleeping. Sixteen, I'll go with you, I have to help you." Little Black Fish's attitude was very resolute. He didn't need Xia Zhi to take care of him, and he quickly put on his clothes by himself.

  In Xiaozhi's eyes, making some money at the summer solstice workshop is not easy. Moreover, apart from him, who else can help Xiaozhi wholeheartedly? So he must go and accompany Xiaozhi all the way.

  Besides, running a workshop and selling zongzi is also a fun thing.

  Xia Zhi knew the nature of Xiao Hei Yu Er, so he followed him. They didn't wake up Pearl and went to the kitchen to fetch water to wash their faces, then they came back.

  The back door was opened with a key, and the women workers all arrived soon. Lanterns were lit in the courtyard and kitchen, and Xia Zhi began to work with the women workers.

  Everything is difficult at the beginning. On the first day of work, many things need to be sorted out. Fortunately, most of the female workers are diligent and conscientious. Moreover, Xiao Hei Yu, this supervisor, is quite powerful. Although he is young, he is iron-faced and impartial, with no room for sand in his eyes. The women workers both like him and fear him.

  The workshop's first priority is to complete the two large orders for Wenshan Academy and the Li family. In addition, Xia Zhi also instructed the female workers to package some extra zongzi. The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and apart from these two orders, Xia Zhi also wants to develop other business opportunities.

  She plans to set up a stall outside Wenshan Academy to sell zongzi.

  The gentlemen had a book institute that gave benefits, and the students of Wenshan Book Institute also wanted to eat zongzi. The summer solstice was just because of this that they started to open a workshop.

  Of course, now Wenshan Bookstore is no longer her only goal. After Wenshan Bookstore, she also plans to expand her business to Xishi Street and Dongshi Street.

  The initial plan is like this. If zongzi sells well, Xia Zhi will continue to expand.

  Xia was busy doing things from dawn till dusk. Guo's uncle and Changsheng both took time to come over and take a look, and Xia's aunt even brought pearls over.

  "Sixteen, let me help you with this." Xia Dagu said to Xia Zhi after looking around.

  "Big sister, you're busy enough yourself, don't bother helping me out. I can still manage on my own." Xia Zhi smiled and declined. Today was the first day, once everything settled down, she wouldn't be so tense and busy anymore.

  "I'm busy with nothing but household chores. I've already arranged everything. Sixteen, your aunt is genuinely here to help you." Xia Dagu said.

  Xia's aunt was very sincere, she thought for a moment and nodded. The workshop had hired enough female workers, so Xia's aunt didn't need to lift a finger. She just needed to help keep an eye on things.

  Xia Zhi then told Xia Dagu about it. Xia Dagu smiled and nodded, "Alright, listen to the 16th." Then she said to Pearl, "Pearl, take a good look and learn from your fourth sister in the future."

  Xia Dagu came from behind, on the one hand, she really wanted to help Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi was a young girl who had taken on such a big task, and without someone reliable to assist her, it would be exhausting. Moreover, Xia Dagu also had an ulterior motive - she wanted to broaden Pearl's horizons and have her learn from Xia Zhi.

  Her own daughter's temperament, Xia Dagu understands better than anyone else. It is impossible for Pearl to be as capable as Xia Zhi, but being able to learn one or two percent from Xia Zhi will be very beneficial for Pearl's future.

  The women workers were all skilled and paid by the piece, so everyone's enthusiasm was very high. As noon approached, Xia Zhi had the women workers steam out two pots of zongzi. Then she had Changsheng harness a horse carriage to help her deliver the zongzi to the food street outside Wenshan Academy.

  As it was approaching noon, people started coming out of the academy one after another to look for food on Food Street.

  Xia Zhi set up a stall on Food Street and hung up a sign that read "Zhuangyuan Zongzi".

  That's the brand of zongzi that Xia Zhi has chosen for her family.

  The name "Zhuangyuan" sounds loud and clear, with a very good meaning, which must be liked by the students of the academy. Moreover, for people outside the students, this brand should also be welcome.

  With the signboard, Xia Zhi and Xiao Hei no longer need to shout loudly. The students from the academy can see the three words "Zhuangyuan Zong" from afar, and as they walk closer, they can smell the fragrance of the zongzi, which is even more effective at attracting customers than shouting loudly.

  In order to sell zongzi today, Xia Zhi specially changed into the old clothes she brought from home. Although the clothes were old, they were clean and tidy after being washed and ironed, which was very suitable for her current identity as a zongzi seller.

  In addition, Xia Zhi also armed himself with a hat, mask and apron. On the surface of his clothes, there were also simple zongzi patterns embroidered, as well as the three words "Zhuangyuan Zong".

  This is the brand identity of Champion Rice Dumpling.

  Near Dragon Boat Festival, there are definitely many people selling zongzi, but no one has such distinctive styles as Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi is to strengthen its brand image through these.

  The same thing, with a different packaging, its value is also different. And this way it's easier for customers to identify. Xia Zhi wants to make this small business big.

  As expected, the stall had just been set up for a short while when customers started to arrive. Xia Zhi's zongzi stall came out relatively early, and some families hadn't even started selling zongzi yet. As more and more students came out to look for food, this small stall was almost surrounded.

  Little Black Fish wore a ponytail and an apron, with a hat on her head and a mask on her face, revealing only a pair of bright and shiny big eyes, looking both clever and cute. The young students who bought zongzi couldn't help but tease Little Black Fish for a few sentences. They also chatted with Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi saw that they didn't have any malicious intentions, so she responded with a very good attitude. But her words were sharp, and the students quickly became aware of their surroundings and didn't dare to provoke her again.

  Da Qing followed naturally, lying honestly behind Xiao Hei Yu and Xia Zhi, doing a loyal bodyguard. This bodyguard had no salary, but the food was very good.

  Since following Xia Zhi, Da Qing's food standards have been rising with each passing day.

  Even without the signboard and the champion rice dumpling logo, Xia Zhi's stall is unique and unforgettable, and cannot be imitated.

  Zongzi sells unexpectedly well.

  "Ha! You're here selling zongzi again!"

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