Chapter 221 Market supply exceeds demand

Having lived in the technological age, Shen Yueyao has many business ideas in her mind.

She wants to implement all of these.

For example, by growing a variety of fruits, everyone can buy fresh fruits to eat all year round.

For example, opening a hot pot restaurant or supermarket, so that everyone can eat hot pot and feel the charm of hot pot.

Opening a supermarket can increase employment opportunities and make life more convenient for villagers.

Because if the villagers want to buy things, they have to go to the market in other villages when there is a market.

If you need something urgently, you can only go to town.

For the villagers of Liuhe Village, the town is a bit far.

Of course, for more remote villages, the town is even farther away.

But if a supermarket is opened in the middle of the village, it will make life more convenient for everyone.

But opening a supermarket is not that easy.

Shen Yueyao thought that if a commercial street was built next to Liuhe Village, a supermarket could be opened inside the shops on the commercial street.

Of course, this is just a temporary plan in her mind. To truly implement it, it requires financial resources and time.

Su Xueyi's heart was shaken when she heard Shen Yueyao's words.

There were waves in his heart.

It is conceivable that if he were to take up a local position, with Yao Niang around, the local economy would definitely develop.

Even if Yao Niang opens a workshop in the local area to do some business, she can help many people.

Just by opening a workshop in Liuhe Village, Yao Niang has helped many villagers.

When everyone mentioned Yao Niang, there was a look of gratitude on their faces.

Although Yao Niang always said that she only did a small thing, to the villagers, she was a benefactor.

Because of her workshop, everyone can now earn money. Not only can the family have enough food to eat, but their lives have also improved.

Many people still think that when their family conditions improve and they have saved more money, they can send their children to private schools.

Even if you can just recognize words and characters, that's fine.

"Yao Niang, thank you." At this moment, Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao deeply, and huge ripples appeared in her heart.

Shen Yueyao smiled and said, "Why are you thanking me?"

Su Xueyi shook her head and smiled, but said nothing.

Only he himself understood this, and he was also worried that after passing the exam and being admitted to the capital, he would be sent by the court to serve as an official in a lower place.

In that case, I wonder if Yao Niang is willing to leave her hometown and go with him.

Because if you go to work in a local area, you are unfamiliar with the place and it is indeed more difficult.

Unexpectedly, Yao Niang didn't worry about these things at all.

When she talked about farming and business, there was a bright and moving gleam in her eyes.

Su Xueyi gently touched Shen Yueyao's hair and said softly, "With you here, Yao Niang, I won't worry no matter where you go."

With her by his side, he felt strong enough to do anything.

Su Xueyi originally wanted to take the imperial examination because she wanted to bring the Su family back to the capital.

But when he saw what Yao Niang did and how the villagers' lives were getting better, he was also touched.

As an official, he also wants to do something, something that can truly help the people, so that being an official will be meaningful.

So he had a plan in his mind. After the palace examination, he would either enter the Hanlin Academy or take up a local post. He would most likely think of taking up a local post.

Shen Yueyao met Su Xueyi's eyes and probably understood what he was thinking.

She smiled sweetly and said, "Don't worry, do whatever you want to do. I will support you in everything you want to do."

Just like he supported her.

They will support each other.

And now that she has reached this age, she also wants to visit different places and learn more about local customs and cultures, just like traveling, which would be very meaningful.

It’s much better than staying in the capital all the time.

Maybe one day she can write a travel book.

The two of them chatted for a while, worked for a while, and then went to sleep.

Have a good night's sleep.

The next morning, Shen Yueyao got up early and started working.

For breakfast, she made preserved egg and lean meat porridge and steamed eggs.

After the family had breakfast, Shen Yueyao was going to make popsicles.

Madam Meng, Su Daya and Su Erya went to the workshop to take a look. Seeing that there was no problem, they all came back to help Shen Yueyao make popsicles.

While helping, Su Erya couldn't help but ask, "Aunt San, are you going out to sell popsicles after making so much?"

Shen Yueyao nodded and said, "Well, make a hundred or so first and try selling them in the fields. You can also try selling them at the dock in town."

"Let's see how the market responds first. If it's good, we can build another workshop later."

Su Daya whispered, "Aunt San, do you still want to build a workshop next door? There's not much space nearby."

The chili meat sauce workshop and lipstick workshop opened by Shen Yueyao are both very large and occupy a large area. If they build another one next to them, there will be no space left.

Shen Yueyao said, "Let's see how the popsicles sell. If they're good, I'm going to go to the town this afternoon and buy the land between the town and the village and build a workshop there."

"We can build a workshop and make popsicles, and we can arrange people to sell them everywhere."

Shen Yueyao thought about the technological age and everyone’s love for popsicles and ice cream in the summer. She believed that it would be the same in this era, and there must be a lot of people buying popsicles.

However, it also depends on the consumption capacity of local people.

Therefore, Shen Yueyao will not expand the workshop blindly.

If she can't make popsicles in bulk, she can also run a workshop for preserved eggs and salted duck eggs.

When she made preserved eggs before, she didn't expect them to be so popular in the summer.

Many customers place orders for preserved eggs from her.

The preserved eggs she made were not enough to sell.

There is a complete shortage of supply.

So Shen Yueyao also considered opening a workshop for producing preserved eggs and salted duck eggs.

Su Erya said with bright eyes: "Aunt, the popsicles are so delicious and can cool you down in the summer, so there will definitely be a lot of people buying them."

Shen Yueyao smiled and said, "Let's see how things go. If it's good, we can open a workshop. If it doesn't sell much, we won't make so many. We can buy duck eggs to make preserved eggs and salted duck eggs."

Su Daya's expression changed and she said, "Aunt San, I think preserved eggs are really delicious. When it was hot a few days ago and I had no appetite, eating a plate of preserved egg and tofu made me feel very refreshed."

Madam Meng added, "I went to town before and saw that the signature dish offered by the restaurant was preserved egg and tofu, and quite a few people went there to eat it."

Shen Yueyao's expression changed as she said, "We can indeed make more preserved eggs. We can hire someone to go to each village to collect duck eggs, and then hire people to pickle the preserved eggs in the workshop."

Su Erya concentrated her thoughts and said with some concern, "Well, Third Aunt, the method of making preserved eggs is relatively simple. If we hire someone to pickle them, will everyone learn the method?"

Su Erya was worried about this.

Shen Yueyao explained: "The method of pickling preserved eggs is indeed simpler and easier to learn, but since we have opened a workshop, we are not afraid of others learning it."

"But at the beginning, we still have to avoid some things. We try to hire honest and good people to work, have them sign confidentiality agreements, and set some rules. If someone leaks secrets, my workshop will no longer employ that person or their relatives. This can be relatively restraining."

"If this can still lead to leaks, then there's nothing we can do."

"It's actually okay if the method gets leaked. I still have a lot of business ideas and can open other workshops. There's nothing to worry about."