The rice shop was tidied up neatly, with everything inside brand new: the counter, tables, and stools were all freshly made. Not a single item was second-hand.
Wang Meng said that the opening of the shop was a joyous occasion, and they should use new items as much as possible for good luck and auspiciousness. Su Yunjin followed her second sister, Su Ningxiu, around the rice shop to take a look.
For today's opening, the rice shop had prepared in advance rice, white flour, and various kinds of coarse grains and bean flour. Opening a rice shop typically means not just selling rice but also various staple grains. The second sister and Wang Meng's shop was the same: they had rice, as well as other flours, brown rice, etc.
