Jiang Jiuniang readily agreed, carried Xiangxiang inside and sat down. Old Wang also got up and sat down, speaking first:

"Madam Jiang, I'd like to change the cooperation we agreed on before."

“Originally, it was supposed to be 75% of the market price, but you saved my and my elderly mother’s lives. I will never forget your life-saving grace, so I’ve decided to…”

Before Old Wang could finish speaking, Jiang Jiuniang interrupted him, saying, "There's nothing to change. Since we're doing business, it should be mutually beneficial. My sister-in-law and I have already discussed it, so please don't keep changing it, Master."

Jiang Jiuniang guessed that he would either restore the initial 60% or give up the money altogether, which would indeed benefit Jiang Jiuniang, but her conscience was very uneasy.

These matters have nothing to do with their cooperation. She was satisfied with the price they had agreed on beforehand, and there was no need for her to take advantage of them further.

Only through give and take can we get along better in the future.

Old Wang was interrupted and looked at his wife with some helplessness. His wife said, "Don't worry, Jiang Niangzi. Even if we only take 60%, we will still make a profit. Besides, this is a long-term cooperation, so we don't care about this small amount. Your business can support our entire martial arts industry. We just want to show our sincerity."

If Jiang Jiuniang were only transporting this one shipment, her family could have waived all charges, considering it a small favor and a way to repay the life-saving grace. However, since it's a long-term partnership, the martial arts industry can't afford such a drain, so they'll only charge the cost price, which is a token of their sincerity.

“I know your sincerity, but life is life and business is business. Even brothers keep clear accounts. So please don’t refuse, or I’ll be embarrassed to ask you to cooperate.”

Jiang Jiuniang felt quite ashamed. The Wang couple were truly honest; who does business like that? She was worried for them.

After much persuasion, the Wang couple were finally appeased and decided to sign the contract according to the previously agreed 75%.

To prevent them from having other ideas later, Jiang Jiuniang decided to sign on the spot.

Wang Shanshan made a trip to call Lu Baichuan over, and everyone witnessed the signing of the contract and the pressing of their fingerprints on the spot.

"Make three copies, keep yours safe, and send this copy to the government office for record-keeping later. Since someone in the martial arts team is injured, we'll postpone our departure until everyone has rested."

Jiang Jiuniang happily put the contract away, so she wouldn't have to worry about the Wang couple changing their minds again.

Lu Baichuan also said, "We're not in a hurry. Master Wang, please rest more and don't push yourself."

This was Old Wang's first time meeting Lu Baichuan. Although he didn't know who Lu Baichuan was, he could tell from his demeanor that he was no ordinary person. He respectfully clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you both for your concern. However, I don't plan to go out in person this time. I'm getting old, and it's time to let my sons make their own decisions. My two sons have been with me in the martial arts world since they were young. They are skilled and experienced in going out. Third Master can test them personally. If you are satisfied, then let them escort the goods."

Speaking of this, Jiang Jiuniang suddenly remembered that she had agreed to go to the martial arts industry to do some research, but it had been delayed for so many days since she returned.

"There's no time like the present, how about tonight? We can come over after dinner."

As soon as Jiang Jiuniang finished speaking, Sister Wang said, "Then why don't I have dinner at my house tonight and invite all the young men from the martial arts troupe over so they can get to know each other and you can feel more at ease with them in the future?"

"OK!"

Jiang Jiuniang readily agreed. The Wang family had been quiet these past few days and hadn't had time to host a meal. Now that the crisis was over, it would be nice for everyone to get together for a meal.

Once the number of people to eat was determined, Sister Wang prepared to go out to buy groceries herself. She originally planned to take Wang Shanshan with her, but Jiang Jiuniang suggested going with her, so the two of them went to buy groceries together.

"Sister-in-law, there will be a lot of people at night. Why don't we have hot pot together? It'll be so lively with a whole bunch of people sitting around the table!"

The weather has changed and it's getting a bit cold today, so hot pot is the perfect choice.

If there are many people, you'll probably need two or three pots, otherwise you won't be able to distribute them all.

More importantly, she has exclusive hot pot ingredients that will absolutely make them fall in love with it.

Sister-in-law Wang's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea. It's lively and convenient, and we don't have to do too much work."

Just go back and wash the vegetables; it'll save you a lot of trouble.

With a target in mind, buying groceries became much easier. We quickly bought half meat and half vegetables and prepared to leave.

As they passed a small vegetable stall, the vendor called out to them very enthusiastically, "Ladies, please wait a moment!"

Jiang Jiuniang turned her head and saw the young man whose stall had been destroyed that day.

"Madam, I am so grateful that you stood up for me that day. This is a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you will accept it!"

The vendor took some of every kind of vegetable he sold and put them in the two women's baskets, his face beaming with genuine smiles.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony with you, thank you."

Jiang Jiuniang did not refuse. She had helped the vendor get three times the compensation, so she didn't feel guilty about eating a few of his vegetables.

That evening, everyone gathered for dinner and got to know each other. Jiang Jiuniang and Lu Baichuan were both very satisfied with the people from Wang's Martial Arts Company. They were all young and strong men with good personalities. They were quite shy when they first met them, but they gradually became more talkative and relaxed.

After dinner, they sat together drinking tea. Lu Baichuan even personally tested everyone's skills. Although they were far inferior to him, they were still quite formidable among ordinary people.

Everyone was surprised by Lu Baichuan's abilities and instantly became incredibly impressed, turning into devoted fans who vowed to deliver the goods even if it cost them their lives.

Lu Baichuan was afraid they would make a foolish mistake if they actually encountered such a situation, so he hurriedly corrected them, "Absolutely not! Remember, no matter what, life is the most important thing. Goods are nothing; living is the most precious thing!"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. In the past, customers loved to hear such words from them, as it made them feel that they put customers first and were willing to protect the goods with their lives.

This is the first time I've heard someone say that life is the most important thing, especially since the other party is a distinguished guest who is willing to cooperate with them long-term.

Jiang Jiuniang nodded and said, "Indeed, although we business people naturally value profits, nothing is more precious than life. I hope everyone will take good care of themselves and know how to make choices."

Everyone was deeply moved. Old Wang said, "Yes, yes, life is the most important thing. We all have families, so we will naturally protect our own lives."

Those who are married will think about their wives and children, while those who are not married will think about their parents; in any case, they all have someone to care about.

After all, no one is unafraid of death, and no one wants to risk their life just to deliver a shipment.

Through this, everyone felt even more fortunate to be able to cooperate with the Lu family. It was so comforting to have such a kind and reliable guest.