Chapter 33: Huddling together for warmth

Feng Yun did not misjudge; Wen Hui was very efficient in handling affairs.

When the restaurant opening lacked seasonings and ingredients, she personally led a group to Shiguan County to procure them and liaise with suppliers. When they were short-staffed, she posted notices to hire workers temporarily.

Thus, Yutangchun opened its doors on the third day with the sound of gongs, and even though they only sold simple fare such as porridge, pastries, and noodles, it was quite a bustling scene.

Feng Yun specifically told her to buy two strings of firecrackers from Shiguan County for the opening celebration.

Yutangchun was the first and only restaurant to open in the city.

The reason was simple: in wartime, money was worthless; grain and cloth were the real currency. Without a doubt, Feng Yun was operating at a loss. Even if there were no taxes for five years, so what?