"The Liu family!"

Wang Qian didn't hide anything, "They've already started making a lot of copies, and they've rented all the shops around our store in the county town. Once they succeed in making a copy, our business will be in danger."

Who are the Liu family?

Wang Yuanguang and Lu Aihua looked on in astonishment.

Lin Xiaoyu also looked bewildered.

But soon, she seemed to have made a connection to something and asked, "Do you know anyone in the Liu family?"

Wang Qian's expression froze.

But after exchanging a glance with Lin Xiaoyu, he nodded, "Yes, I know some people from the Liu family."

"Is it your college classmate?" Lin Xiaoyu asked again.

Wang Qian hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully, "Yes!"

"Oh, I think I understand now!"

Despite saying this, a hint of sadness flashed deep in Lin Xiaoyu's beautiful eyes.

She wasn't very clear about Wang Qian's relationship during college, but Wang Qian told her about it later.

It was a college classmate named Liu Yanran.

If she guessed correctly, the Liu family that was stealing their business should be Liu Yanran's family.

"Xiao Qian, since she's your college classmate, she should be easy to talk to. Go and talk to her and tell her not to do such a despicable thing!"

Lu Aihua said with great distress, "If this matter damages your relationship with your classmates, that would be terrible!"

Wang Qian suddenly didn't know how to explain.

The business world is like a battlefield!

Even the closest people will resort to any means necessary, even without any moral bottom line, once their interests are involved.

But his parents, being simple and honest people, would probably find this difficult to understand. He didn't intend to explain.

Moreover, this business competition originated from her falling out with Liu Yanran.

Things have escalated to this point; it's practically a matter of life or death for you.

The bonds of friendship between classmates are nothing but a joke in the face of these interests.

"Wang Qian, how did the Liu family manage to copy it?" Lin Xiaoyu suddenly asked.

"I don't know yet!"

Wang Qian shook his head. "However, I've already heard some news today. They are indeed imitating our roasted green pepper sauce. As for what kind of imitation it will look like, we'll only know when they put it on the market."

"Have you thought of a solution?" Lin Xiaoyu asked again.

"not yet!"

Wang Qian sighed, "Given the current situation, we can only take it one step at a time. After all, the Liu family is powerful, and our current resources are not enough to confront them head-on."

"So, the secret recipe is our last resort!" Lin Xiaoyu said.

"That's why I asked you if you had leaked it!"

Wang Qian said, "As long as the secret formula is not leaked, we will have the power to retaliate."

"Is this why you're only starting work tomorrow?" Wang Yuanguang finally seemed to wake up from his dream.

"right!"

Wang Qian nodded. "We'll hire workers to do it. In the process, they'll definitely come into contact with the secret formula. Once the Liu family offers them a high price, some of them will definitely be greedy and sell our secret formula."

"Then what should we do?"

Lu Aihua looked troubled. "If we don't hire people, we can't do that much ourselves, but if we do hire people, we're afraid the secret formula will be leaked!"

"Perhaps I have a way..."

Lin Xiaoyu said thoughtfully, "Only I know the secret recipe. As long as we set up checkpoints at key locations, or only allow people we trust to do it, we can avoid it."

"Which key steps can be avoided?" Wang Qian stared intently at Lin Xiaoyu.

"To make this roasted green pepper sauce, you first need to roast the green peppers until they are cooked, and then marinate them with various ingredients."

Lin Xiaoyu spoke eloquently: "Simply roasting the green peppers is something anyone can do, but it's also the most time-consuming and labor-intensive part. We can let the workers do that part."

"The ingredients are the core flavor of our Niangui roasted green pepper sauce. As long as we control this part well, it won't be leaked!"

Wang Qian was astonished by what he heard.

"Xiaoyu, you are so clever and quick-witted. I knew you would always have more ideas than me."

Lin Xiaoyu blushed and stammered, "I was just talking nonsense. I was afraid you would laugh at me."

"Xiaoyu, you don't need to underestimate yourself. You are indeed very talented in this area."

Wang Qian said earnestly, "Come and help me after you finish your postpartum confinement."

"Okay!" Lin Xiaoyu nodded, feeling indescribably satisfied.

Once upon a time, all she asked for was that Wang Qian stop abusing her and give her a little respect.

But one day, Wang Qian suddenly changed his attitude. He not only changed his previous disdain for her, but also treated her like a treasure, afraid that she would suffer the slightest grievance.

Now, Wang Qian has made a lot of money, done such a big business, built a big house, and takes such good care of his wife and son.

Although she didn't say anything, she seemed to be immersed in endless happiness every moment.

If things could continue like this, she would be truly content with her life.

"Let's do it that way!"

Wang Qian took a deep breath. "From now on, we will handle the ingredient preparation ourselves. As for the roasted green peppers and other parts that everyone knows about, we will leave those to the workers."

...

the next day.

The roasted green pepper sauce is finally ready to be made.

In Wang Qian's courtyard, several bonfires were lit, and a dozen workers got to work in an orderly manner.

Someone was responsible for washing the green peppers.

Someone used a small iron awl to skewer the green peppers;

Someone was in charge of grilling the skewered green peppers until they were cooked;

Someone was responsible for peeling the green peppers, chopping them up, and putting them into a large vat.

The yard was originally quite large, but it became somewhat cramped after a dozen or so people started working on it.

"How is it?"

As soon as Wang Qian returned to the bedroom, Lin Xiaoyu asked eagerly, "Did they do a good job?"

"good!"

Wang Qian said, "Mom is supervising, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"I only have a few days left in my postpartum period. I'll personally supervise and prepare the ingredients then, which will make things much better."

"Yes, I need to go to the city."

Wang Qian said, "I've already bought the land. I need to go and discuss building the factory with Brother Li."

"Okay, then be careful on your journey."

Lin Xiaoyu advised, "If you're tired, take a rest. Your health is the foundation of everything."

"I know!"

As he spoke, Wang Qian quickly kissed Lin Xiaoyu on the forehead and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I really hope you can finish your postpartum confinement soon."

"What's wrong?"

Lin Xiaoyu blushed and said shyly, "You've already..."

"Cough, cough...I'm leaving!"

Wang Qian was also a little embarrassed and hurriedly left the bedroom.

...

At 1 p.m., he arrived in the county town and went directly to Tianming Snacks Co., Ltd. to find Li Guangsheng.

"Brother Li, I've already settled on the factory location. Next, I need to find a team to start building the factory. Do you have any good recommendations?"

"You've come at the right time. Let's not talk about that now. I have something more urgent to discuss with you!"

Li Guangsheng's face was solemn.