Chapter 53 The villagers agree to split the profits 50/50.
When Ye Li and Jiang Ji returned home, there was a mule cart parked in front of their house.
The mule cart was rented by Ye Liang.
He promised to sell the preserved eggs to Gong Lisheng yesterday, and today he rented a mule cart and delivered all of the more than a thousand preserved eggs.
Inside the kitchen, Ye Liang, Jiang Mai, and Jiang Ya were having lunch.
Ye Liang stir-fried the eggplants that the villagers had given him yesterday with green peppers. He knew how Ye Li usually cooked, so he added plenty of oil.
Although his cooking skills were average, the dish was still quite oily and flavorful, and the two little ones ate with great relish.
The Jiang family's good days had only lasted a few days, and the two of them hadn't yet developed picky eating habits.
Upon seeing Ye Li and Jiang Ji return, Ye Liang quickly offered them pumpkin soup.
The pumpkin chunks were simmered for a long time, and when they were done cooking, Ye Liang would deliberately use a spoon to mash the pumpkin chunks into a puree. This whole pot of soup had a faint sweetness even without sugar.
It's perfect for quenching thirst.
Ye Li and Jiang Ji were indeed thirsty and hungry. After sitting down at the table, they first drank most of a bowl of pumpkin soup before slowly picking up the flatbread and eating it.
Ye Liang picked up a piece of eggplant and stuffed it into his mouth. The eggplant was a bit salty, so he took a big bite of the pancake and asked while chewing, "Brother Li, what did Boss Gong say?"
"He's willing to give up two hundred coins. However, Jiang Ji and I agree to split it in half."
Ye Li explained the requirements for splitting the eggs in half, and then said to Ye Liang, "Brother, why don't you give the 'transformed egg' to Boss Gong?"
If the profits were truly split in half, then the villagers would receive the same profit as Ye Liang, who sold each portion for six coins—two hundred and fifty coins each.
If that's the case, why bother with all that effort?
“Um… When I got home yesterday, I already told your second brother and Yu Ge about it. Yu Ge was very happy and he was quite willing to do this job.”
Ye Liangfan is in a difficult situation.
Ye Li immediately said, "In that case, you can sell it for seven coins a serving."
"Seven coins? There must be very few buyers." Ye Liang was even more troubled.
"Sell slowly. If we're lucky enough to run into a caravan, we'll sell faster."
Ye Lidao.
Ye Liang frowned: "Then I'll go back and discuss it further."
Actually, he was quite confident in his cold-dressed preserved egg.
Because a seasoning was added: cane sugar.
To be honest, even a roughneck like him could clearly tell the difference between adding sugar and not adding sugar.
If you add cane sugar, it will taste even better.
But how can ordinary families bear to add sugar when cooking?
Regardless of whether he was willing to give it up, just asking whether he knew how, he dared to say that even in Baxian Town, most families didn't know that sugarcane could enhance flavor.
In this way, although the taste of his cold-dressed preserved eggs is not unique, it is enough to leave a deep impression on diners.
If ordinary people can't make the same taste, they can only come to the pancake stall to buy it from them.
For example, Mr. Gong's cutting board was right in front of his shop, and Ye Li was worried that people might see his recipe. So Ye Li gave Mr. Gong some advice, telling him to dissolve the cane sugar in the vinegar basin.
Or should his family try selling it for seven coins first?
It's okay if it's a little slower, since it takes half a month to make one batch anyway.
Ye Liang made up his mind. After lunch, he first confirmed the number of preserved eggs he had brought with Ye Li. Then he fried tofu puffs, while Ye Li went to Jiang Fuzheng's house with Jiang Ji.
Actually, it doesn't matter whether Jiang Ji goes or not.
But Jiang Ji had already made up his mind not to go home after returning to the private school. He wanted to spend more time with Ye Li, so he went out with Ye Li.
When the two arrived at Jiang Fuzheng's house, the family had just finished lunch. The two relayed Gong Lisheng's terms, and Jiang Fuzheng was very satisfied upon hearing them.
good.
Dividing it in half is the fairest way.
In this way, he will no longer think about how much he has lost.
Sigh, this amount of money is too large; he can't pretend to be calm.
After the party ended yesterday, his family members were still upset and offered suggestions on how to maximize profits.
However, considering his position as the neighborhood chief, he would never set up a stall outside.
Therefore, their family also preferred to sell to Gong Lisheng, as it was easier and they would make a decent profit.
Ye Li has now negotiated a profit-sharing agreement, which he is truly satisfied with.
He praised Ye Li and then told Jiang Mantang to take the gong and gather the villagers.
Yesterday, each family sent only one person, but today, as soon as the gong sounded, almost everyone except Ye Li's family came out together.
This matter involves a huge sum of money, and everyone except the young children who don't understand wants to know the final outcome.
I'm not satisfied with earning less.
Want to earn more money, but there's no safe and easy way.
I'm so worried.
Therefore, upon hearing the gong, everyone stopped what they were doing and headed towards Jiang Fuzheng's house.
Twenty-one households, totaling over a hundred people, gathered in front of Jiang Fuzheng's house. Everyone stood around the big locust tree, while some quick-witted children climbed up the tree to observe the commotion below.
It was hot, and the shade cast by the big locust tree wasn't enough for everyone, but no one was willing to leave. They were all eager to hear what Jiang Fu was about to say, even under the blazing sun.
Jiang Fu cleared his throat as he had yesterday and said, "The Ji couple went to the cold jelly shop today, and Boss Gong is willing to add fifty coins."
Before the villagers could discuss the fifty coins, he continued, "But Mr. and Mrs. Ji proposed that if we can guarantee that the cold jelly shop sells three hundred servings of cold preserved egg every day, then the profits will be split equally."
"In other words, for every 500 eggs we sell to Boss Gong, we will earn an extra 250 coins."
"I think the numbers are acceptable and fair, but as I said before, we won't force it. How to proceed is up to the villagers themselves."
"If there are better ways, then everyone should give it a try."
"In addition, since none of us are literate, I'm afraid you might not be able to do the math. So I have to remind you that if Boss Gong sells 300 servings a day, then he only needs 18,000 eggs a month."
That is, eighteen thousand.
"Alright, you guys discuss it yourselves."
He didn't waste any words, and after he finished speaking, he stopped talking, letting the villagers discuss it among themselves.
Anyway, everyone's here today, so it's good for the whole family to stand together and discuss things.
Ye Li and Jiang Ji stood beside Jiang Fuzheng. Aunt Lü squeezed out from the crowd and came up to the two of them with a smile, saying, "Brother Li, well done, fair!"
Ye Li smiled upon hearing this, "Auntie, I'm glad you're satisfied. I'm also from Yezaopo, so I'll definitely side with us."
"Then, when will Boss Gong come over to sign the contract?" Aunt Lü asked.
Ye Li nodded: "Yes. If he is willing to sell his own eggs to him, he will pay a deposit of three hundred coins."
“My family is willing, Brother Li. When Boss Gong comes, you have to buy from my family first.”
Aunt Lü hurriedly said.
Ye Li chuckled, "Don't worry, ma'am, no one's going to compete with you. It's not even certain how many people will be willing to sell."
“You and Datong Xiaoliu Yuge also sell to Boss Gong, right? Add my family, and the four of us are enough to guarantee that Boss Gong can sell three hundred portions every day.”
Her son went to town to buy eggs before dawn today.
This morning alone, her family bought two thousand eggs, ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work as fast as they can.
The reason I only bought two thousand today is because that's all I managed to get; the other families in the village went to the city before dawn.
Her son will go buy more tomorrow, at least three thousand more!
Her family alone can provide 5,000 a month. Add Ye Li, Jiang Tong, Jiang Liu and Jiang Yu, and you'll have enough to make 18,000.
It's so easy, right?
She wasn't the only one who delivered vegetables to Ye Li yesterday.
If you arrive too late, Mr. Gong won't accept your order—the cold jelly shop only has Mr. Gong and his wife, and the daily sales quota is limited.
Someone has to grind the garlic, and someone has to buy the cucumbers and various seasonings.
Besides, this jelly shop isn't located at the city gate; how many customers can stroll by every day?
Besides, would anyone eat there every day?
Unless you absolutely love this cold preserved egg salad.
Right now, there aren't enough preserved eggs, and they're fresh, so many people are buying them. But once they have preserved eggs every day, customers will get tired of them, and the business of the cold jelly shop will cool down.
Therefore, she was genuinely afraid that if there were too many eggs, Boss Gong would refuse to accept them.
At that point, she would have to find her own way.
She had no connections.
Her family owns a relatively large amount of land, but they don't have enough manpower to set up a stall.
As for promoting it to other restaurants, since there's a cold jelly shop there, other restaurants can't offer high prices.
Besides, she also felt that the eggs wouldn't sell for the price of meat, and one serving would only cost seven coins.
In that case, it would be easier to sell to Boss Gong.
Aunt Lü thought this way, and the families who delivered vegetables to Ye Li yesterday could also figure it out. They originally intended to sell to Gong Lisheng, and now that Ye Li had secured an extra hundred coins, they were quite satisfied.
Seeing that Aunt Lü was talking to Ye Li, they squeezed out of the crowd and asked about the contract signing tomorrow.
The villagers who were initially unable to make a decision couldn't help but step forward when they saw Aunt Lü and the others surrounding Ye Li.
They originally thought that the eggs would sell well, and they were eager to borrow money to make more eggs so they could earn more money.
Now that Jiang Fuzheng has settled the accounts, they are starting to panic again.
Eighteen units of 1,000 each; according to the original plan, each household would only be able to make 1,000 units per month.
In other words, only eighteen households could sell to the cold noodle shop.
What about the remaining families?
Moreover, now that each household has increased the number of one thousand several times, there are even fewer households left to sell to jelly shops.
If they can't sell to jelly shops, then they have to find their own way.
...
This isn't right!
After hearing Jiang Fuzheng's words yesterday, they were so confident that they even dared to covet Zuixianju, and they looked down on Boss Gong's small cold noodle shop.
How come after only one day, the situation has returned to what it was when I first learned how to make preserved eggs?
Do we really have to find our own way?
Soon, someone asked Jiang Fuzheng, "Clan leader, now that Boss Gong has collected enough mutated eggs, who will buy the rest?"
"Everyone can push their own carts to the county town to sell. Whether you sell preserved eggs directly or sell cold preserved eggs, it's up to you. It's up to you."
Jiang Fuzhengdao.
After hearing this, those who were willing to set up a stall naturally didn't take it to heart.
But some who are wavering are truly troubled.
Although everyone often goes to the county town to work during the off-season, all you need to do to carry heavy loads is find a foreman.
Getting them to do business now is really a headache.
"Chieftain, why don't you take the lead and ask around at a few restaurants?" someone suggested.
This suggestion immediately drew a lot of support.
Yes, yes, the clan chief is also the village head. He goes to the city for banquets from time to time. He has been to many restaurants and has connections!
Looking into those expectant eyes, Jiang Fuzheng did not refuse and agreed: "With everyone's enthusiasm for making preserved eggs, Boss Gong cannot possibly eat all the preserved eggs in the village."
"In that case, once everyone's eggs are ready, I'll go into town and ask around."
Now, even if I wanted to go, there are no samples available.
The eggs that have turned into eggs will not be ready until [a certain number of days have passed].
With Jiang Fuzheng's promise, the people who were initially panicked suddenly calmed down, as long as they had a way to sell their products.
Once an agreement was reached, the group quickly dispersed.
Everyone went home.
Ye Li first greeted Liang Erxiang, then called Jiang Tong and asked him to come home with him to take the oxcart back.
Jiang Tong's family is preparing to build a new house, and tomorrow they will take an oxcart into town to buy bricks.
Ever since Jiang Tong received that forty taels of silver, matchmakers have been coming to his door to propose marriage. However, his family's old courtyard is quite old, and the matchmakers all said that since he has money now, he should just build a real new house.
We can't let the new bride/husband live in a cramped, dark mud-brick house.
Jiang Dachuan and his wife were quite anxious about Jiang Tong's marriage. In addition, Jiang Da and Jiang Shun were also of marriageable age. So the family discussed it and decided to build a new house first.
Moreover, they wanted to build houses made of blue bricks.
If it weren't for the income from the eggs, Jiang Dachuan and his wife would never have made this decision.
Of the forty taels of silver, ten were used to buy an oxcart, and the remaining thirty taels were to be used to find wives for the three sons.
With the income from preserved eggs, they could earn several taels a month, so Jiang Dachuan and his wife changed their minds and decided to build a large brick and tile house.
Moreover, we need to build several more rooms.
Besides the income from preserved eggs, Jiang Tong also does carpentry work, and although his wind chime business doesn't earn much, it's a steady stream of income.
After seeing Jiang Tong off, Ye Li didn't take over Ye Liang's work. He took out the fabric he had bought that day, cut off a piece of jelly, called Jiang Mai and Jiang Ya who had already woken up, and then went to Jiang Dahe's house.
He doesn't know how to sew, so this task can only be left to Liang Erxiang.
Jiang Ji stayed home to do laundry.
When they arrived at Jiang Dahe's house, Jiang Dahe had already led Jiang Liu and Jiang Yu to the fields.
Liang Erxiang accepted the fabric and took out a ruler to measure the two little ones. Jiangmai and Jiangya had been eating well for the past three months and had grown noticeably taller.
Moreover, I've gained weight.
After measuring Jiang Ya's belly, Liang Erxiang couldn't help but rub Jiang Ya's little belly: "You've really gained weight, it's so soft."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ya pouted her little belly and said with some pride, "Brother Li's cooking is so delicious, I eat a lot of it every day."
He fattened himself up.
Ye Li was amused by his expression and flicked his belly: "If you keep eating like this, you'll turn into a little pig."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ya raised her chin, completely unconcerned: "Piglets are great, you can slaughter them and eat meat during the New Year."
He really loves his two little pigs.
However, he quickly added, "But you can't eat my flesh."
Liang Erxiang laughed too.
Ye Li laughed as she squatted down and hugged the little boy in her arms, rubbing him a few times. This little guy was really adorable.
Jiang Ya was being rubbed and giggled, and for a moment, only laughter filled the room.
Ye Li led the two little ones home, and Ye Liang was ready to get on the mule cart and leave.
He also cut a piece of jelly for Ye Liang, about a pound. Chen Cuihua gave him a lot of jelly today, and he gave it to two families. He still had more than two pounds left.
At this moment, Jiang Ji also finished washing his clothes, picked up the hemp rope, and prepared to go collect firewood.
This was a task for the two little ones, and they immediately followed suit.
Ye Li didn't go. Today, she exchanged a banknote for Jiang Ji's money. He needs to sew this banknote into the lining of his clothes.
This is a challenge for him.
Although he had the original owner's memories, he had never actually done it before. By the time he finally managed to sew up Jiang Ji's clothes, the sun was almost setting.
He hurriedly put away his clothes and needlework and went into the kitchen to cook.
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