Chapter 33 Chapter 33

◎Talk about business.◎

There are still a few days left in the National Day holiday. Lian Jiu is going out to discuss cooperation with Wu Shanshan's family. The other new teachers are also planning to go out and buy some daily necessities for themselves, so they might as well go together.

The night before, Lian Jiu discussed with Su Caifeng about opening a small shop in the mountains, but this action definitely could not be done by Pixiu.

Finally, they unanimously agreed to let Yuan Qing come.

I will take over after Bai Ze wakes up in a while. By that time, the fruits and meat from the mountains can be sold online, and Yuan Qing will have grown up and can start live streaming to sell goods.

But why are all the teachers so quiet today?

After spending some time together, Lian Jiu was able to roughly understand their personalities. They were all young people, so they were quite open-minded and had a lot of fun. It didn't take long for him to get along with Yuan Qing.

But after getting on the bus, they all huddled in their seats like quails.

Lian Jiu turned around and asked Wei Jingxuan, "Did something happen that I don't know about? Were you scared by the little monster again?"

"No, no." Wei Jingxuan cautiously glanced at Si Lan, the Divine Lord sitting in the front row, "We just haven't woken up yet."

How dare I say now that I was gossiping behind someone's back yesterday, only to find out that he had super hearing!

What a sin.

However, the four of them were trembling with fear until they got off the car, and they didn't even get a glance from the God, as if he had no idea what happened yesterday.

Is this the calm before the storm?

Wang Shanqing asked, "Director, what's the Divine Lord's temper like?"

Lian Jiu thought they had heard rumors from other monsters about Si Lan's terrifying nature, so he quickly confirmed it to the greedy bodyguard: "He's fine."

The four of them looked like they were trying to scare me.

"Really?" Lian Jiu said. "Didn't you see? Yesterday, I took him to eat two bags of potato chips, and he stopped being angry. Don't listen to what other monsters say; that's just their stereotype. Si Lan is actually a good person. Have you ever seen him lose his temper with you?"

He never lost his temper, but he didn't even look at us either.

After thinking about it, the few of them got out of the car and ran straight to the nearest convenience store. Each of them bought a bunch of snacks and presented them to Si Lan, acting very servile.

"Lord God, what we said yesterday was nonsense. We didn't mean to disrespect you."

"Right, right, right. You are a great demon and you don't bear grudges against small people. Don't bother with us."

"We are mortals, and we can't withstand a kick."

Si Lan glanced at the snacks and raised his eyebrows slightly. After all, these people gave them to him to apologize, so that was what he deserved.

Just as he was about to reach out to take it, he heard a cough not far away.

"..." His hand, ready to move, retracted. Si Lan thought for a moment and asked seriously, "Is one bag a day not enough?"

The people in front of me: “???”

Lian Jiu came over and explained, "Si Lan's stomach isn't very good, he can't overeat. You bought him so many snacks, he can't finish them all in one meal, don't spoil him."

Even a dignified god has to be controlled when eating snacks.

It’s so miserable.

Si Lan emphasized again: "One bag a day."

Lian Jiu saw through him at a glance: "Can you bear it?"

Wei Jingxuan suppressed the dark glint in her eyes and said casually, "Then let the director keep it. Can the director give the Divine Lord one bag a day?"

"Yes!" Duan Zi'an also said, "This is our small token of apology. God, you must accept it!"

Lian Jiu was puzzled: "What are you apologizing for? What did you do?"

"It's nothing, it's just overstepping one's bounds."

While Lian Jiu wasn't paying attention, Si Lan accepted all the snacks: "I won't hit anyone casually."

Lian Jiu glanced at him, and the latter looked away: "I'll leave it with you when I get back. I'll take a bag every day."

Seeing how reluctant he was to let go, Lian Jiu felt a little reluctant: "Okay."

Wei Jingxuan grabbed Wang Shanqing's hand and said, "Hmm."

Wang Shanqing thought she was feeling unwell: "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing serious." Wei Jingxuan said, "Maybe I ate too much candy today."

Everyone came out, but not everyone went together. They were divided into several groups, some going home, and some going shopping.

Lian Jiu told them not to rush back to the mountains, as it would be the same if they went back after the National Day holiday. Then she took Si Lan and Wu Shanshan to her supermarket.

These things could have been discussed directly at the company, but Lian Jiu felt that he still had to go and see the specific situation of the supermarket.

Fortunately, Wu Shanshan's mother was counting the bills here today, so everyone went straight to their main store.

As soon as I arrived at the supermarket entrance, I saw a capable woman waving at me: "Shanshan!"

"Mom!" Wu Shanshan walked over quickly and introduced him to her mother. "This is the director Lian Jiu I told you about. He's also a leader in our mountain village."

"I know, I know." Mother Wu looked at the two young men with superior looks and liked them more and more.

The Wu family has a very open-minded family tradition. Even though the family has a lot of money and property, they will not force their children to accept things they don’t like. Life is only a few decades long, and the most important thing is to do what you like and live your own life.

But when they heard that Shanshan was going to a wildlife nature reserve, the two old people were really worried. First, it was far from home, and the elderly did not have the professional knowledge, so they had no conditions to go and take a look; second, the animals there did not look like domestic animals and were very dangerous.

It’s natural that I can’t bear to let go of such a good daughter.

But unexpectedly, things have turned around now. My daughter doesn't want to go to the nature reserve anymore. Instead, she wants to work as a veterinarian in a mountain in the city, and she will be working under the name of the kindergarten.

The two elders went to check this kindergarten. Although there was little information available, the videos there were very popular.

There are animals in the video, which is what Shanshan likes.

It is also safe to live in harmony with so many human children.

What's more, the environment and atmosphere are really good, so I would like to express my special gratitude to the principal whom I have never met.

Now, when she saw him, she found that the headmaster even looked younger than her daughter, and the man next to him was very handsome, and it was obvious that he was not an ordinary person.

People of this age can give up the temptation of big cities and their own pretensions to work in such impoverished mountains, and even lead the people in the mountains to get out of poverty. No matter which one, Wu's mother admires and loves him very much.

She feels relieved that her daughter is working with such a person with upright values.

Mother Wu said lovingly, "Hello, I'm Shanshan's mother. Principal Lian Jiu is really young and promising. I hope you can take care of Shanshan more in the future. She has just entered society and there are still many things she doesn't understand."

"You're too kind." Lian Jiu lowered his head slightly and said modestly, "I'm really grateful to have recruited such an outstanding person like Shanshan."

Seeing her neither humble nor overbearing attitude, Wu's mother liked it even more: "Shanshan doesn't know much about these things at home, I'll take you to see our vegetable area."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Because it is the headquarters supermarket, this Hejia is very large. It has two floors and various divisions. You will get lost if you don’t read the signs.

The longer Lian Jiu looked at it, the more frightened he became. Wu Shanshan's family was like this, not to mention Wei Jingxuan's family.

I don’t know if life in the mountains can satisfy them.

There are also many varieties of vegetables in the vegetable section, and they are all very fresh. They are guaranteed not to be left overnight, and they look fine at a glance.

"We have a dedicated supplier for our vegetables, and we've signed a contract with them. As you can see, they're all very fresh," Wu's mother said. "Although I have a good impression of you, I'm still a businesswoman, and I have to consider all aspects. What advantages do your vegetables have compared to these?"

Lian Jiu was prepared for this. She asked Si Lan to go to the car outside to get the samples first.

"I'm sorry," Wu's mother said. "Although you are Shanshan's leader and friend, we still have to handle this matter impartially. I hope you don't mind. Will this not affect your relationship?"

Wu Shanshan looked at her mother in confusion. They had clearly agreed on the phone that the goods could be supplied, so why did she change her mind now and say such a thing?

She was about to speak, but was stopped by her mother's look.

The tacit understanding between mother and daughter over the years forced her to remain silent for the time being.

"Of course not!" Since they hadn't had such a tacit understanding for a long time, she naturally couldn't see it. She said softly, "Shanshan has done us a great favor by providing me with this channel. I'm very grateful to her. Now it's up to us to convince you. Besides, these are two different things and we can't confuse them."

Mother Wu smiled slightly: "Okay."

After a while, Si Lan took out the vegetable samples.

This was the first time for Fu Yushan to do greenhouse farming, and it was also the first time for Lian Jiu himself to try it, so he still had a lot of experience. Therefore, the vegetables he planted were very common and could be found everywhere in the supermarket.

But the good thing is that because it is common and every family is extremely dependent on it, there is a huge demand for it.

"Look, this was picked by our workers early this morning." Lian Jiu took out the vegetables and compared them with those in the cabinet. "No water was sprayed on them, and no chemicals were added. Shanshan saw this with her own eyes in the mountains. This is what it looks like in its original state."

Comparing the two cabbages together, the difference is immediately apparent.

Although the vegetables on the shelves are fresh, those who have worked in this industry know that at the end of the day, they often have to rely on lights and occasional spraying of water to keep the vegetables from wilting.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and the two vegetables were in completely different states. Mother Wu suddenly realized, "Is this why you chose this time to come?"

"That's right." Lian Jiu admitted frankly, "I also want to show the advantages of our products."

Mother Wu took the vegetables and examined them carefully. She had originally discussed this cooperation because of her daughter's and this kindergarten's special circumstances, but now she was genuinely interested in the vegetables here. "Go on."

Lian Jiu showed her the photos of the greenhouse he had taken earlier. "This is our environment. Unlike ordinary greenhouses, which have greenhouse lighting, we get natural sunlight and rain. Moreover, the picked vegetables can stay fresh for two days without low temperatures or refrigerators."

"Two days?" Wu's mother was surprised. "No vegetable can do that."

“But we can do it.”

"Have you tried it?"

"To be honest, these vegetables aren't just for sale; some are kept for the villagers themselves," Lian Jiu said. "But conditions in our mountains aren't very good, and the villagers don't have appliances at home, so the vegetables we take home are basically stored naturally. Two days is the minimum guarantee of freshness at room temperature."

"Of course, we can't use unconventional means to sabotage it."

"Strange." Mother Wu picked a leaf, washed it, and put it in her mouth, a little surprised. "Is this some special variety you developed?"

Lian Jiu shook his head: "No, they are just some ordinary seeds, but the soil in our mountains is more suitable for growing them."

The leaves were very sweet and fresh, which was incomparable to the vegetables on the shelf. Mother Wu asked, "Besides these, do you have other varieties?"

"There are only four varieties grown in the mountains right now." Lian Jiu took out the other samples and suddenly thought of something. He looked up and said, "But if we can cooperate, and it's a long-term cooperation, we can also grow other varieties you need."

Talking to smart people is simple, and Wu's mother was very satisfied.

Many vegetables have a short shelf life, so supermarkets dare not buy too much even if the profit is high. If they are left until the afternoon, the vegetables will basically be wasted.

But if, as Lian Jiu said, the vegetables from the mountains can remain fresh for up to two days, then supermarkets can buy more of these vegetables.

However, Lian Jiu also made his requirements clear during this exchange: if cooperation is to be achieved, it must be long-term cooperation to cultivate it.

But such good vegetables are naturally not cheap. If everyday vegetables are expensive, then no matter how good they are, it will be meaningless. Mother Wu asked again: "What's the price?"

"We won't deliberately lower or raise the price. We'll just follow the price you paid before," Lian Jiu said. "Also, the soil in our mountains has been used to grow many medicinal herbs, so these vegetables will have more nourishing effects than ordinary vegetables."

Is there such a good thing?

Mother Wu went to see her daughter, and Wu Shanshan nodded immediately: "I have eaten it, really, Mom, look, is my skin condition better?"

Lian Jiu: "These samples are for you. You can go back and try them for a few days."

"I see." Mother Wu gestured for her assistant to come over and take the vegetables. She then added, "Our supermarket signed a contract with the previous supplier. To ensure quality, it's a monthly contract, and it only started this month. If we need to purchase in bulk, we'll need to wait until next month. And we can't purchase from both of your suppliers at the same time. If we purchase from your supplier, the other supplier might..."

Lian Jiu understood what she meant.

The vegetables from the mountains are obviously better than those from other shops. If they are sold together, the vegetables from other shops will probably be unsold, and the seller will lose money.

But these are not a big deal. In the long run of business, Wu's mother means she wants to cooperate!

Lian Jiu said happily, "Of course."

"But considering you've already produced a batch," Wu's mother said, "I can have our local supermarket set up a few separate containers in the vegetable section. You can bring in a small amount this month and we'll see how it performs."

Lian Jiu's eyes suddenly widened: "This province?"

There are so many chain stores in this city, aren't there even more in this province?!

"Yes." Mother Wu asked with a smile, "Is there any difficulty?"

"No!" Lian Jiu hurriedly shook his head, "I was just too surprised."

"You seemed so steady and mature when discussing business with me just now, but now you can't control yourself." Mother Wu didn't look down on her, but she thought this little girl was quite genuine. "How old are you?"

"I'm 23."

"She's younger than Shanshan indeed." Mother Wu sighed immediately, and she had a better impression of this little girl. Although she was young, she was not stage-frightened, and she didn't pretend to be mature. "She really is young and promising."

Lian Jiu felt very embarrassed because the other person was older than him because he had completed graduate school.

But I don’t have any academic qualifications yet.

Eh…

"Um..." Lian Jiu recovered from his surprise, "If this month's test satisfies you, can we also supply goods from other provinces?"

Wu's mother looked at her differently: "You may not be very old, but you have such a big mouth."

"Every penny earned is a penny earned."

"Your vegetables have a long shelf life, but do you know how much supply comes from other provinces combined?" Wu's mother thought she had no idea and kindly reminded her, "This is no small matter. That's why we source our produce from several provinces locally. If you can handle so many deliveries, your company must be quite large."

Vegetables have a growth cycle, so these suppliers will have many large greenhouse sites. As soon as one is delivered, they will plant a new one and take another one. Only a large enough industry can supply them.

Lian Jiu is very confident about this, as the growth cycle of vegetables in the mountains is short and the space is large.

The monsters all have their own strengths, so planting them saves time and effort.

There is no need for drones, after all, there are bird monsters in the mountains.

"We don't have anything in the mountains, but we have a lot of land." Lian Jiuyang smiled, "We can still supply vegetables from several provinces."

Mother Wu looked at her for several seconds, then suddenly smiled and said, "Director Lian Jiu, I'm really impressed by you."

"Since you are so confident, if the cooperation is reached next month and you can meet the supply needs of this province, I can gradually arrange supply channels for you in other provinces."

"good!"

Mother Wu was genuinely curious about this young man and said, "It's getting late. Since you're back, why don't you come to our house for dinner?"

Lian Jiu immediately said, "I should be the one treating you to a meal."

"Let's not talk about those empty things." Mother Wu waved her hand. "We've already finished our business. Shanshan is working with you again. Just think of it as going to a friend's house for dinner. I'll have to rely on you to take care of her for me in the future."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Si Lan and said, "This teacher should come too."

Wu's mother was so enthusiastic that Lian Jiu couldn't refuse, so he had to go with her to their house.

After dinner, Lian Jiu and Si Lan returned to the mountains. Wu Shanshan planned to stay at home with her parents for two days and was going to send a car to take the two teachers back.

But the painted horse has always been with me, so there is no need to send it away.

After Lian Jiu and Si Lan left, Wu's mother sighed to Wu's father, "This director is no ordinary person."

"I can tell." A person's character can be seen from many small details during a meal.

Although Lian Jiu is just the principal of an ordinary kindergarten and his background is not good, his conversation and etiquette are very decent. This shows the openness and dignity that comes from the bottom of his heart.

Father Wu praised him, "I heard he's a junior leader in the Municipal Bureau and has a bright future."

"What's a small-time leader at the Municipal Bureau?" Wu Shanshan said. "She's more powerful than you think."

"for example?"

"I can't tell you that." Wu Shanshan thought for a moment. "Maybe at some point, in a few years? You'll know."

The parents were surprised: "So mysterious?"

Wu Shanshan nodded. "What she is doing, and the achievements and contributions she will achieve, may be unique in the entire country, and perhaps even in the history of the world. She is irreplaceable."

The two elders looked at each other, their daughter had received higher education.

Such irresponsible words would not be said casually.

So... what Lian Jiu is doing is not just poverty alleviation?

But something more important than this, or even more profound?

"If you say so," Mother Wu said thoughtfully, "then we must add our family to this process."

On the way back to the mountains, Lian Jiu was in a very good mood.

After drinking a little wine at their house, this state became very obvious on the surface.

Si Lan sat beside her and took advantage of her low alert today to quietly open a bag of snacks. While eating, he asked, "Are you happy?"

"Of course, from now on we monsters will have a stable source of income." Lian Jiu turned his head, "Aren't you happy?"

Si Lan: “Not bad.”

"Are you still a monster?" Lian Jiu wondered. "This may be a small step for us, but it's a giant leap for the monster world."

Si Lan pondered for a moment: "Well, maybe I'm happy."

"..." Lian Jiu snatched the snacks from his hand and stuffed a handful into his mouth. "How can you be so confused as a demon god? Your demon people are not happy when they have money. What makes you happy?"

Si Lan stared at the snack in her hand, reached out and grabbed it to eat it, "This one might make you happier."

Lian Jiu couldn't believe it, and felt it was a bit ridiculous. He angrily hugged the snacks in his arms and refused to let him take them: "Are you saying that the money that can be used to build the demon world is not as good as these snacks that cost a few dollars a bag?"

Si Lan raised the corner of his mouth, and did not try to grab it again. Instead, he leaned back in the car seat and nodded softly.

Lian Jiu frowned slightly: "What kind of logic is this?"

"It doesn't make sense." Si Lan narrowed his eyelids slightly and said calmly, "You said this is a big step for the demon world. If the demon world is happy, it has nothing to do with me."

Lian Jiu opened his mouth and said, "You... aren't you also a monster? A mountain-guarding demon god?"

Si Lan chuckled: "Who made him a god?"

Lian Jiu was stunned.

She remembered what Su Caifeng had said before. These demon gods were ferocious beasts in the past, and were made gods by those humans and demons.

I also remembered Yuan Qing saying that a long time ago, when Si Lan was seriously injured, he said he was too tired.

It’s better to die.

At this moment, Lian Jiu suddenly understood that Si Lan might not have wanted to be a god at the beginning.

If it were me, if I didn’t like these little monsters and didn’t want to stay, I would be forced to stay in the mountains and do these things.

Then I don’t think I would be happy either.

No wonder Si Lan has always had a weak relationship with monsters.

After a long silence, Lian Jiu stuffed the snacks in his hand back into Si Lan's arms: "You can eat two packs today."

Si Lan turned his head and glanced at her.

Lian Jiu opened the window, placed his hands on the window frame, and supported his chin to enjoy the night breeze.

A faint aroma of wine was also blown towards Si Lan.

Si Lan subconsciously took a breath and slowed down his eating.

Suddenly, Lian Jiu turned around and said, "Si Lan."

Si Lan pinched the snack: "Hmm?"

Lian Jiu asked: "Then is there anything you want to do?"

Si Lan's dark eyes moved, and he looked up: "What?"

"I finally made it back to life." Lian Jiu said softly, "Isn't there anything you want to do? Go and try something that makes you happy."

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