Despite their rambling, they were all honest and warm-hearted natives of Yanjing City, so they were just a bit gossipy, but otherwise they had no ill intentions.

After selling off the remaining items at a fraction of the cost, the two of them, each carrying a large money jar, rode away on a bicycle and left the wholesale market.

On the way back, Zhao Defu looked at the large money box in the bicycle basket with envy, unable to stop smiling.

"This is fantastic! We've made so much money in just one morning. Even if we don't open the factory, we won't have to worry about losing money with this!"

Jiang Sheng merely glanced at him, showing no sign of the joy Zhao Defu appeared to have, and simply poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"Don't be too happy yet. This trick of ours can only last for a few days at most. Before long, believe me, we will definitely not have any advantage."

Zhao Defu looked surprised and disbelieving: "I don't believe it. We've sold so many canned goods already. If people can't afford a whole can, but we're selling them in portions, there will definitely be a lot of people who will buy them!"

"Today is a perfect example," Zhao Defu said confidently. "If you ask me, we should just continue with this stall. There's no need to open a cannery. If we lose money, it'll be a huge loss!"

Zhao Defu's idea was quite normal, and Jiang Sheng didn't argue with him. He just slowly spoke while pedaling.

"We can only last six or seven days at most. Do you think only we can make money this way?"

Although it wasn't very clear or obvious, Zhao Defu wasn't stupid and quickly understood what Jiang Sheng meant.

"So you mean that if we can make money, others can make money using the same method?"

"That's right."

Jiang Sheng let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Think about it. Making money by opening cans and selling them is a method that anyone can use. When others see that we can make so much money, they will definitely follow suit. When there are too many people selling them, do you think our method will still be novel?"

That's definitely the case.

Zhao Defu nodded in sudden realization: "If we really do it this way, we can only make money for two or three more days at most. Before long, others will follow our example."

"No wonder you said that earlier. We really need to think of another way out."

But if you really open a canning factory, the canned food you make won't be exactly the same as other people's canned food.

In that case, their new brand of canned goods definitely won't have any advantage.

We still won't make any money then!

Zhao Defu was full of doubts and had no idea what Jiang Sheng was up to.

Looking at his confident face, it was clear that he had already figured out how to solve the problem.

Zhao Defu became increasingly curious and asked out what was on his mind.

"As the old saying goes, heavenly secrets should not be revealed."

Jiang Sheng shook his head and said this nonsensical sentence, then gave Zhao Defu a mysterious smile and said nothing more.

“No,” Zhao Defu didn’t understand. “Brother Sheng, you should at least explain it to me clearly. I really don’t understand what you’re thinking.”

"You'll understand when the time comes. You wouldn't understand even if I told you now. Wait until the first of next month, and you'll know what I mean."

Jiang Sheng only explained this one sentence, and after that, no matter how much Zhao Defu asked, he couldn't get a single word out of him.

Zhao Defu knew Jiang Sheng's temperament; if he was unwilling to talk, no one could possibly get a single word out of him.

He had no choice but to stop asking. The two returned to Jiang Sheng's home, splitted the money from the day's sales in half, and then Zhao Defu started talking to Jiang Sheng about the factory.

“The factory license has been approved,” Zhao Defu said, looking even happier than Jiang Sheng. “My uncle asked me to tell you today not to mention the dinner invitation anymore. If you really want to thank him, don’t forget to cooperate with him when the canned food processing plant is up and running, and repay his kindness.”

Jiang Sheng felt a warmth in his heart and naturally nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"Don't worry about it. Your uncle is my uncle. He did such a big thing for me, so I will definitely repay his kindness."

Zhao Defu beamed with joy as he looked at the three hundred yuan he had received that day, excitedly counting the money as he spoke.

"My uncle said that I made so much money following you these past two days, and he told me to learn from you in the future!"

"Brother Sheng, I must say, you're not only good at studying, but your business acumen is also amazing!"

Zhao Defu gave Jiang Sheng a thumbs up and was about to say something when the phone in the living room rang.

Jiang Sheng looked up in confusion.

Who could be calling their home at this time?

The only people who knew their phone number, besides the landline at the eldest sister's factory, were Zhao Defu's uncle, Zhou Yongming.

Jiang Sheng didn't think much of it, assuming it was his older sister calling, so he quickly walked over and answered the phone.

"Hello, big sister, this is Xiaosheng."

"It's Xiaosheng, I'm your uncle."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yongming's voice came from the other end of the phone, and he spoke to Jiang Sheng with a smile.

"Were you surprised that I called you today?"

Jiang Sheng was genuinely surprised: "Uncle, I really didn't expect you to call me."

After a pause, he asked curiously, "Did you call me here to talk about the factory?"

"It is indeed related to the factory."

Zhou Youming nodded, his expression becoming serious, and said, "I heard you say a while ago that you wanted to find a sealing machine with a smaller caliber, right? I've found one for you."

Since it's related to sealing machines!

Jiang Sheng looked surprised and delighted: "Uncle, you really found the sealing machine?"

“Yes,” Zhou Yongming nodded and said, “I’ve found out about the sealing machine for you, but your uncle can’t help you with this. You’ll have to rely on yourself.”

Upon hearing Zhou Yongming's words, Jiang Sheng's heart sank.

However, he also knew that Zhou Yongming must have spent a lot of time and effort to find out so much for him.

Jiang Sheng was grateful and did not complain about Zhou Yongming. Instead, he nodded and expressed his deepest gratitude.

"In any case, I am already very grateful to you for helping me to this extent, Uncle."

"I would appreciate your guidance, Uncle, on what to do next."

Zhou Yongming's face instantly showed admiration and praise.