Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Working Together

Wu Youli couldn't help but think that if he could sell twice as much, he could still sell it, but there was no one who could not set up another stall. He couldn't make the money he could have made, and it was still the same amount. Wu Youli felt a little painful.

At this moment, a thought suddenly emerged in Wu Youli's mind: what if he set up another stall? Wu Youli was frightened by his own thought. He frowned tightly, his mind in a mess.

Wu Youli moved his mouth but didn't say anything.

Jiang Xi did not urge him. It was not a good idea to rush things. Wu Youli still had to figure this out on his own. However, after what happened today, it should be soon.

Wu Youli returned home in a daze. When he opened the door, Chen Xiulian was having dinner with Niu'er.

They were eating white noodles, and Nuoer ate them in big mouthfuls, her face full of satisfaction.

This was what Wu Youli and Jiang Xi bought home after setting up a stall together. In the past, based on Wu Youli's income, they couldn't afford to eat even the cheapest black flour, let alone white noodles.

Wu Youli watched the two people eating silently, his heart full. Earning more money and giving his mother and daughter a good life would make everything worth it.

Chen Xiulian saw Wu Youli come back and stood up: "You're back? Have you eaten? Do you want me to make you a bowl of noodles?"

Wu Youli nodded, sat in the chair without saying a word, with a look of worry on his face.

Chen Xiulian knew that Wu Youli was a very honest man, and his emotions were all expressed on his face. Since he started doing business with Jiang Xi, Wu Youli had been cheerful every day, and she had never seen him with such an expression.

Chen Xiulian was a little worried: "What happened to Lili? Did something happen?"

Wu Youli shook his head and was silent for a long time before he said, "Mom, can I set up a stall to sell braised pork?"

Chen Xiulian's expression changed immediately. "Youli, what's wrong with you? Xixi asked you to help sell the braised pork stew. She's willing to help you out, so you should just follow her and do your job. Why are you trying to steal her away?"

Wu Youli knew Chen Xiulian had misunderstood and hurriedly explained, "No, I'm not trying to steal Xixi's business. It's just that Xixi feels that the profit from one stall is too little, and her zaolu is very popular. She wants to open another stall, so she wants to find someone to help her make more money. I thought I could give it a try."

Chen Xiulian finally relaxed. She stared at Wu Youli and said, "Is this true? You can't lie to me."

Wu Youli nodded: "Mom, don't worry. Xixi helps me make money, and I'm so grateful. How could I possibly try to steal her business?"

Chen Xiulian: "Why do you suddenly have such an idea?"

Wu Youli told Chen Xiulian what happened today: "Mom, setting up a stall is more profitable than I thought. Xixi has been setting up a stall for so long, she will soon be able to open a store in the county town."

Chen Xiulian was surprised: "How can setting up a stall make so much money? It's only been a short time since I opened a shop."

Wu Youli: "I didn't know this before, but Xixi asked me to do the accounting today. She can make 70 yuan a day!"

"Seventy yuan!" Chen Xiulian's expression was exactly the same as Wu Youli's. She could never imagine making so much money. So if her son also set up another stall, could he also make that much? Even if he only made half that, it would still be a lot of money.

"Are you sure? Did you calculate it wrong?" Seventy yuan a day was too much for Chen Xiulian. She had been working in the fields all her life, and now she had less than a hundred yuan on hand when she got old.

Wu Youli said, "It's true. The money is all laid out together. It's all from today's sales. But today I brought a few more jars of things, so I made more than before. But based on what I made today, it should have been quite a bit before."

Chen Xiulian was a little tempted: "If that's the case, you can give it a try."

Wu Youli nodded. If he had continued to help Jiang Xi set up the stall, he could only earn one yuan a day, which was a lot of money for him before. But since he knew that Jiang Xi could earn seventy yuan a day, one yuan was not enough.

People are never satisfied. After making money, they want to make more money. After eating white flour buns, they want to eat meat.

Wu Youli said: "Xixi told me that if I set up a stall, I could buy the zaolu made by the elder sister at the lowest price, and then sell it at the stall. I would make as much money as I sell."

Wu Youli did some calculations and found that he could make about 30 cents from one portion of braised chicken, 3 yuan from ten portions, and 30 yuan from a hundred portions. He didn't need that much at the beginning, just 100 portions of braised chicken, so he could make 30 yuan a day.

Wu Youli's breathing quickened as he thought of this. Thirty yuan! Thirty yuan a day!

Chen Xiulian poured cold water on him: "This method is Xixi taking care of you. She can definitely give you a raise. Even if she only gives you ten yuan a day, she can make more money. But she is giving you the opportunity to make money on your own. You must remember this favor, but don't think too much of it. Can you run a stall by yourself?"

Wu Youli's excitement suddenly subsided. Yes, he was not good at speaking, and when he set up the stall with Xixi, he was only responsible for packing. It was Xixi who was responsible for attracting customers and selling things. If it were him, would it be okay?

Wu Youli lowered his head, feeling uncertain again. Niuniu came over silently and tugged at his sleeve. Wu Youli snapped out of his troubled thoughts and said, "Niuniu, what's wrong?"

Niuniu pulled Wu Youli's sleeve and said, "Dad, if you want to set up a stall, I can help you. I can also do the work."

Wu Youli touched his daughter's head lovingly and said, "It's okay. I can go by myself. You just stay at home."

Niuniu frowned and said, "Dad, I want to help you. I can also sell things. We can make a lot of money, so you can buy new clothes."

Niu Niu pulled Wu Youli's sleeve with heartache. Wu Youli's clothes were very old, with severe wear and tear on the sleeve and a small hole.

Wu Youli's eyes warmed up, and he glanced at his sensible daughter and said with determination, "Okay, I'll set up the stall, and you come and help me."

Chen Xiulian's eyes were slightly red. She had three children. Her eldest daughter had suffered all her life, but fortunately her granddaughter was capable and her life was getting better. Her eldest son had an unhappy marriage, but he was filial and honest, and had also suffered a lot. He followed his granddaughter in business and had an explanation. Only her second son was still unknown whether he was dead or alive.

Chen Xiulian suppressed the sadness in her heart and said carefully, "Youli, since you have made up your mind to go, then set up the stall well and learn more from Xixi. I will also help you."

Wu Youli hummed heavily and said, "Okay, I will study hard."

Chen Xiulian also reminded him, "Youli, don't forget your roots. You can make money because Xixi is helping you. In the future, if they have any problems, you should also help them. Don't forget this kindness."

Wu Youli nodded vigorously: "I know, I've always remembered it."

Jiang Xi didn't know that Wu Youli had made up his mind. After dinner, she went to lobby another potential collaborator.

Jiang Xi found Xie Xiaoju: "Xiaoju, how have you been lately?"

Xie Xiaoju said with a bitter face: "I am becoming more and more depressed at home. I can hardly say a few words at ordinary times. That woman is showing off again because she is about to give birth. I am really miserable."

Xie Xiaoju kept complaining: "You are the best. You can make money on your own. It would be great if I could make money on my own. Then I wouldn't have to endure their anger and could just move out."

Xie Xiaoju's thoughts were exactly what Jiang Xi wanted: "Would you like to do business with me?"

Xie Xiaoju's eyes were filled with disbelief, and she said happily, "Really? Are you willing to take me with you to do business?"

She had wanted to set up a stall with Jiang Xi for a long time, but was too embarrassed to ask. Now that Jiang Xi asked her, Xie Xiaoju had no reason to refuse.

Jiang Xi hummed, "If you want to do business with me, I'm happy to do it. I have two options. The first is that you buy the braised pork from me and I'll give you a relatively low wholesale price. The proceeds from subsequent sales are all yours. The second option is a zero-cost cooperation option. That is, you help me sell the goods, and I'll pay you a daily salary. The profits are mine. Which cooperation option do you want to choose?"

Xie Xiaoju had no money in her pocket, so she chose the second option without hesitation: "Jiang Xi, I choose the second option. I'll work for you and earn a salary!"

Jiang Xi nodded: "Okay." In addition to the entrance of the steel plant, Jiang Xi had several alternative locations. These were places where Jiang Xi could set up stalls when he was wandering around the county town. As long as someone helped to set up the stalls, he could increase his income.

"Then I will take you to set up a stall together at the beginning. Once you get the hang of it, you can set up a stall by yourself. Don't worry, I will teach you how to set up a stall. It's actually very simple. You have a lively personality and are not afraid of people, so you should be very suitable for doing business." Jiang Xi suggested.

Xie Xiaoju was very happy: "Jiang Xi, you are so kind. I was a little worried that I wouldn't know what to say if I set up the stall by myself. It would be much better if you can lead me. Thank you, Jiang Xi, I will do my best!"

Xie Xiaoju was full of energy. Jiang Xi smiled and asked, "Is Zhao Xiaofen home recently?"

Xie Xiaoju didn't know why Jiang Xi suddenly asked about Zhao Xiaofen. She suddenly felt a sense of crisis: "Jiang Xi, you and I are good friends. Don't think about Zhao Xiaofen or anything like that. You and I are best friends."

Jiang Xi: "I just want to ask her if she is willing to do business together."

Xie Xiaoju: "You actually want to do business with her? Isn't it enough for me alone?" Xie Xiaoju was heartbroken, and her words made Jiang Xi sound like a heartless man.

Jiang Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I want to make more braised pork in the future. If more people help me sell it, I can make more money. If she is willing, it will also be good for me."

Xie Xiaoju understood this principle. Jiang Xi was a man who wanted to make a lot of money, and she couldn't stand in his way. "I saw Zhao Xiaofen yesterday. She seems to have been at home all this time. Anyway, she doesn't have a job like me. Do you want to go find her?"

Jiang Xi shook his head: "Don't worry, I'll help you first and let you get started."