The Li family thoroughly enjoyed the meal, exclaiming how satisfying it was.
"Auntie, what is this made of?"
"Tofu, tofu, must be made from beans."
"This tofu is really delicious."
“That’s right, Dad, it’s made of beans.”
One of the children quickly raised his hand and showed off to his parents.
Li Xujiang, who was listening nearby, suddenly realized what was going on.
Those strange molds were used to make such delicious things.
"Has everyone tried it? Is the taste alright?"
After everyone finished eating, Pan Jinhua asked.
"Mother, it's delicious, of course." Li Xuming was very supportive; how could his mother's cooking not be delicious?
“That’s right, sister-in-law. This is tender and smooth. At my age, this is the best thing for me to eat. It doesn’t require any chewing at all.”
"Fourth Brother is right, especially the Mapo Tofu, which is so tender it melts in your mouth."
Li Shida and Li Shijie both expressed their opinions.
"It's also suitable for children; it's very easy for them to digest."
"Not only that, my son just said this is made from soybeans, so the cost is quite low." Li Xuyue paid attention to the material.
"You're all right."
Pan Jinhua nodded in satisfaction.
"Xu Yue has hit the nail on the head: the production cost is low. Soybeans are currently priced at eight coins per pound, and one pound of soybeans can make five pounds of tofu."
"Mother, is what you're saying true?" Li Xuming was shocked by this statement. One pound of soybeans could yield five pounds of tofu?
"Would I lie to you? Didn't I make it all and feed it to you?"
"If we sell this, we're sure to make a profit. If we sell it for a higher price, we'll make a fortune!"
Li Xushi understood what his elder brother meant.
Upon hearing this, the others gasped in shock.
You should know that eating too many soybeans can cause bloating! Ordinary families may use soybeans as a staple food, but they don't eat them every day. Of course, for poor families who can't even afford three meals a day, having anything to eat is already a blessing, so they won't be picky. An upset stomach is nothing compared to being hungry.
Furthermore, the clansmen are currently engaged in land reclamation, and there is no income at home. Pan Jinhua's transferred funds are also limited, and with such a large group, their daily expenses are considerable. Ultimately, having no food in hand causes anxiety; for them, without a source of income, there is still a deep sense of unease.
To their surprise, while they were still worrying, Pan Jinhua had already solved the problem. Did this mean they had some income?
Everyone stared intently at Pan Jinhua, waiting for her to speak.
“The second brother is right. But we can’t sell this at a high price. Soybeans are already cheap, and tofu is a new product. If we sell it at a high price, I’m afraid it will be difficult to open up sales channels.”
"But tofu is delicious, and the wealthy will love it."
Some argue that it would be better if the cost was low, so that they could sell it for a higher price and make more money.
"No, a gentleman loves money, but he acquires it in a proper way. A petty person loves money but has no manners. Our Li family cannot do such a despicable thing."
"Does Auntie mean it's okay to sell?"
Li Xuyue's eyes were burning. He had no objection to selling at a high price or a low price, but as the eldest son of the Seventh Branch, he always had to find a way out for the Seventh Branch.
"Yes, this thing is meant to be sold, and it has great potential; it's bound to be profitable."
"But let me make this clear from the start: if we do this business, I will keep 20% of the recipe and the remaining 20% will go to the clan. In the future, when the business grows, the clan will contribute to the education of children, the marriage of men and women, and all kinds of celebrations and funerals."
"It would be understandable if Aunt didn't share the recipe she came up with. Now that she has shared it and is willing to let our families participate, we should certainly give Aunt a profit. And if the clan funds are used for clan members, that's even more appropriate."
Li Xushen from all directions immediately agreed.
“Shen-ge’er is absolutely right,” Li Xuyue followed closely behind.
“I agree too.” Li Xuhai, being watched by his family, quickly spoke up, afraid of being too slow.
Li Shida and Li Shijie looked at their son and smiled at each other. "We have a son!"
"Okay, the remaining 60% will be negotiated by each party, and they can decide their respective investment percentages. We need capital to do business."
Pan Jinhua made the final decision.
"Mother, I have no objection."
Li Xuming understood that his mother brought this up in this setting because she hoped that the various branches of the family could work together to develop the business, and naturally, they couldn't hold each other back.
The other three families gathered together to discuss the matter.
"According to my sister-in-law, this stuff seems like it can make money, but how much exactly? If our family puts all our money into it, we might not even earn as much as we spend..."
After looking at it for a while, Yuan thought it was unreliable. The tofu was delicious, but her sister-in-law said she wouldn't sell it at a high price. How much money could she make?
The other two companies also thought of this issue after discussing it.
"Has your sister-in-law decided on the price of this tofu?" Li Shida didn't expect his wife to be so quick-witted, so he quickly asked.
“Naturally, I plan to sell this tofu for three coins a pound. If we make fifty pounds of soybeans, the cost will be four hundred coins. If the tofu sells for three coins a pound, then two hundred and fifty pounds would be seven hundred and fifty coins. This way, we can make three hundred and fifty coins. Of course, we have a large family, so we can't make that little every day. And buying soybeans in bulk will cost less than eight coins.”
Seeing that everyone was hesitant, Pan Jinhua added fuel to the fire.
"Shuxia Village is adjacent to Niujia Village and Futian Village, and there are quite a few villages further away. I plan to build a tofu workshop in Shuxia Village. At first, we will make tofu ourselves and sell it. Once we have built up a customer base, we can make dried tofu, stinky tofu, tofu sheets, dried bean curd sticks, tofu puffs, and other derivative products. Compared to fresh tofu, these are easier to preserve and easier to sell. The soybean residue produced can also be used to feed pigs, so it won't be a waste."
"So many things can be made from soybeans?"
"That's good. That way, if the tofu isn't sold, it won't go to waste; we can make dried tofu."
"Is what you said true, Auntie?"
"If that's the case, the prospects are indeed quite good."
Although Li Xuming didn't know how his mother knew so much, Pan Jinhua had made it very clear, outlining the future development for them, so the other three families would no longer hesitate.
Sure enough, soon, each of the families sent one person to surround him.
"Brother Ming, let's talk."
"please."
It's clear that the discussion was quite heated.
After about fifteen minutes, the families finally settled on a plan: the four families would jointly invest, each receiving 15%, while Pan Jinhua and her clan would each receive 20%.
Li Xuming immediately wrote down the contract, listing all the agreed-upon terms. It wasn't that he didn't trust his clansmen; it was just that when it came to business, things had to be done precisely and clearly.
Write it down in black and white to avoid disputes later.
After several families carefully examined the document, they all signed and sealed it. Each family kept a copy, and another copy was given to the clan.
Since there was no clan leader at the moment, Pan Jinhua, who was the most senior, was put in charge.
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