"The first batch is ready now, everyone please have a taste."

Ruan Qiushui placed the finished product on the table.

"So crispy! One bite and you're hooked. It's fragrant and spicy, with an unforgettable aftertaste. You'll want to eat it again and again."

Xie Xiuying never expected that such ordinary potatoes could be made into such a delicious snack.

Zhou Lan and the other three gave a thumbs-up and praised her repeatedly.

"Alright, it's your turn to try."

Ruan Qiushui gave up her position, allowing Xie Xiuying and the other four to take turns operating the equipment, while she and Gu Xianjin became the judges and commentators.

“Ruan girl, I’m not an expert either. The food they made was alright, but it was just not as good as yours.”

Gu Xianjin couldn't give a clear answer, but he was certain that Ruan Qiushui's cooking was the best.

"It's already quite good that everyone could produce this level of quality for the first time, but there's still room for improvement."

"Both Sister-in-law Zhou Lan and Sister-in-law He Chunhua have the same problem: the potato slices are not of uniform thickness. This means that the boiling and frying times are different, and some are easily overcooked while others are not cooked through."

"Auntie Xie, Sister Chen and Sister Daya have excellent knife skills; they are clearly culinary experts. However, the potatoes are a little overcooked, and the seasoning is not evenly distributed."

Ruan Qiushui tasted it and gave an objective evaluation.

"Next, we'll learn how to make popcorn."

Ruan Qiushui taught Xie Xiuying and the other four how to make popcorn again, and then let them try making it.

"Based on everyone's performance in the two rounds, I will divide you into two groups. One group will be led by Aunt Xie Xiuying, with Zhao Daya assisting, and will be responsible for making spicy potato chips."

"The second group, led by Chen Fenglan and assisted by He Chunhua, is responsible for making popcorn."

"As for Sister-in-law Zhou Lan, she is quick and efficient, clean and meticulous, so she can be in charge of food packaging."

The initial groupings are complete; further adjustments will be made as needed.

"Alright, let's get to work now. Please don't feel pressured. It's okay if we're inefficient; we'll get better with practice."

Gu Xianjin also boosted morale and quickly helped cut the oil paper for packaging.

Ruan Qiushui and her six companions worked all morning before they finally had a chance to rest.

"Ruan girl, shall I take it to the supply and marketing cooperative now? Or would you like to come with me?"

In just one morning, Ruan Qiushui and her six friends had made two hundred packs of snacks and were thinking that they should send them to the supply and marketing cooperative to test the waters.

He wasn't really sure if he could just send Gu Xianjin to the supply and marketing cooperative alone, since they were giving Ruan Qiushui face.

And as for the price of these snacks, he's a foreigner, so he doesn't understand and can't negotiate.

"Okay, Uncle, wait a moment. I have two letters to send out."

Ruan Qiushui went to the clinic to retrieve her bicycle.

I was just going to town yesterday, and here comes the opportunity.

"These are all precious and fragile items. Won't they get damaged on the way here?"

Gu Xianjin tied the snacks to the back seat of his bicycle, feeling somewhat uneasy.

If the water buffalo hadn't gone to the fields to plow today, he would have definitely sent the oxcart to deliver the goods.

"It's okay, we'll just ride slowly."

Popcorn is fine, but I'm worried about breaking the potato chips.

Gu Xianjin and Ruan Qiushui carefully escorted the potato chips to the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Hello comrade, we are members of the Hongqi Brigade. Are you here, Director Yang?"

Ruan Qiushui walked into the supply and marketing cooperative and saw an aunt knitting a sweater.

"You must be Ruan Qiushui? I am Bai Mei."

“Our director instructed us early on that you should go directly to his office when you arrive.”

Bai Mei stood up and led Ruan Qiushui inside.

"Ruan girl, you go ahead, I'll keep watch outside."

He's not really of any use anyway, so he might as well stay outside. The bicycle and snacks are still here; we can't lose them.

Ruan Qiushui nodded, took two sample packets, and followed Bai Mei inside.

"Ruan girl's here. Did you bring some snacks? Have you decided on the price?"

Yang Limin looked at the small oil paper package in Ruan Qiushui's hand with some excitement.

"Popcorn and spicy potato chips are both priced at one cent per bag; that's the purchase price for the supply and marketing cooperative. As for what price you want to sell them at, that's up to you."

The cost of popcorn and potato chips is less than two cents, so this selling price is already considered a huge profit.

"Ruan girl, isn't this price a bit too high?"

Although the bag looks like it contains a lot of fruit, the price is enough to buy ten fruit candies.

If the purchase price is set at this level, the profit margin of the supply and marketing cooperative will be small.

"What does Uncle mean?"

The price is negotiable, of course.

"How about reducing the purchase price by four cents for each type, making it six cents for me?"

That way, he can sell it for 12 cents and still make a 50% profit.

"Alright then, I won't beat around the bush with Uncle Yang. I'll compromise one last time, eight cents. What do you think, Uncle?"

If all else fails, she'll take the goods to the black market to sell.

"good."

Ruan Qiushui lowered the price by two cents, and he also made a profit.

“We each brought a hundred packs this time. Uncle Yang, you can sell them first. We’ll deliver them again tomorrow morning. You can check the sales figures then and place your order.”

If the order volume is large, then we can consider expanding staff.

"Ruan girl, your vision is too narrow. Your hundred packs aren't even enough for my entire supply and marketing cooperative to sell."

Yang Limin laughed heartily.

“My uncle has influence in the entire county’s supply and marketing cooperative. Even if you bring a thousand packages, I can still help you distribute them.”

The key is that these snacks taste great; once you've tried them, you're bound to buy them.

"Alright, I'll send Uncle a thousand packs tomorrow."

Whether Yang Limin was bragging or not, she took it seriously.

"Okay, just bring it here, and I'll take it all."

Yang Limin patted his chest in acceptance, thinking he would call a few colleagues later.

"Uncle, the money is all here. You go back and have the accountant process it, I'll go to the post office to mail a letter, I'll be back in a bit."

After receiving payment from Yang Limin, Ruan Qiushui gave it directly to Gu Xianjin.

"That's it?"

Is making money really that easy?

In less than a day, I got 16 yuan?

"Yes, you should go back and take charge of the work. The supply and marketing cooperative needs a thousand bags tomorrow."

Ruan Qiushui waved her hand in front of Gu Xianjin's eyes. Well, Uncle Xianjin was overjoyed again.

"A thousand bales, a thousand bales."

That must cost a fortune!

Gu Xianjin rode his bicycle wobbling from side to side, and that's how he got back to the brigade.

Ruan Qiushui arrived at the post office and, seeing that no one was around, quickly took out the package she wanted to send to her godmother and brothers, along with two letters, and mailed it out.

black market.

"Big brother, our God of Wealth is here again."

An unknown henchman was overjoyed to see Ruan Qiushui, even more so than if he had seen his own parents, and turned to run into the house.

"My dear Qiu-jie, I've missed you so much!"

"You have no idea, that last batch of fruit sold incredibly well."

If it weren't for the difference between men and women, Zhou Yi would have already gone up and spun Ruan Qiushui around in his arms.