There were many rice dealers here, recently, the traditional stores have been displaced by supermarkets. As a result, the rice stores are changed noodle shops. We interview two stores and the contents are as follows:
(Reported by Pei Yu )
Q: How long have you worked here?
A：Oh, we have run the business here for decades. I’m the third generation.
Q: Do you sell noodles or flour?
A：Both are available.
Q: So, selling noodles is better and easier than selling other items?
A：It depends. We used to sell the dumpling skins. The items available vary because of the change of time. However, we are the first shop to make noodles.
Q: Who is your teacher?
A：My grandpa. I am the third generation.
Q: Where did your grandpa come from?
A：From Fukien.
Q: What is the difference between past and now in selling?
A：My grandpa didn't sell dumpling skins and wonton skins.
Q: What did he sell in the past?
A：Just normal noodles.
Q:When did you startesd selling dumplings?
A：We have sold dumpings since my father run the business.
Q: So was that 40 to 50 years ago?
A：Yes, almost. There are most military villages in Fongshan, and they extremely love noodles. That was why we chose to sell noodles.
Q: Does markup affect your bussiness?
A：A littlel bit.
Q: Could you teach us how to make dumplimg skins?
A：Dumplimg skins are made of water and flour, and you knead it. Then it’s machine’s bussiness.
