Whether Ling Qi genuinely believed her or was just teasing her, she was too lazy to think of any more reasons and asked Chen Yuancheng, "I know salt is regulated by higher authorities, but is sugar?"
"No, sugar is not. Anyone can do business with sugar."
Upon learning that she could do business in sugar, Xiao Yunying's face immediately lit up with a smile:
"I don't know much about doing business, and I don't have anyone I can trust to work for me. How about I teach you the purification method? In the future, Huiweilou will need a lot of white sugar and rock sugar in its dishes, and the sugar I purify myself will definitely not be enough."
Not only can we use them ourselves, but we can also sell them separately. Once these two types of sugar are promoted and become as well-known as brown sugar, the profits will certainly be considerable.
Brown sugar is already expensive for ordinary farming families, and refined white sugar and rock sugar are even more expensive.
The world is not short of rich people; they are willing to spend more money to enjoy better things.
Chen Yuancheng knew this perfectly well: "Are you willing to teach me the method?"
"I've already said it, so tell me if I'm willing or not."
“Yun Ying, you should know that the method you mentioned for refining white sugar is something that Huiweilou can’t match.”
If she were to do it herself, she could monopolize the sugar industry and pass it on to future generations.
Xiao Yunying gestured with two fingers: "You know a little bit, but if I don't let you do it, I can't protect this method myself."
In this world where the powerful and wealthy reign supreme, she, a powerless peasant girl, truly cannot contend with those in power.
"I can protect you."
Xiao Yunying put down the oil paper: "To be honest, it's not just because I can't protect it, but mainly because I'm lazy and don't want to get involved."
Chen Yuancheng: "...Don't you like making money?"
"I may like it, but I don't want to spend most of my time making money. I'm a lazy person with no great ambitions. As long as I have enough money to spend, that's fine. The bonuses from Huiweilou are enough. I don't want to make myself too tired."
In my past life, I was like most people, going to school, taking exams, graduating, entering society, and starting my career in an orderly manner.
She was ostracized from a young age due to her physical condition and endured far more pressure than others at every stage of her life. She was exhausted.
When she came into this world, she didn't want to put too much pressure on herself; she wanted to relax and live as she pleased.
I want to be a salted fish who can decide for himself whether and when to turn his life around.
Let her be quiet for now; there's no need to motivate her. Let her enjoy life first.
Chen Yuancheng said, "I understand. Leave this to me. How about we split the profits 70/30?"
Xiao Yunying held up five fingers: "Five five. I have other things to say. If you don't agree, I won't say anything more."
"Is there something else you haven't said?"
Xiao Yunying raised her chin, feigning arrogance: "Hmm, are you listening or not?"
Chen Yuancheng smiled indulgently: "Okay, I'll do as you say, fifty-fifty."
Ling Qi scratched his head, wondering if he hadn't understood or what. Why were these two trying to push their own interests down when they were discussing business?
Without his young master saying anything, Ling Qi went to get the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone himself, and had two stools brought over so that the two of them could simply talk in the small kitchen.
Xiao Yunying writes traditional Chinese characters too slowly, and it takes her a long time to think before she puts pen to paper. Therefore, she dictates the method for purifying white sugar and rock sugar, which Chen Yuancheng records.
"I've tried white sugar, and it works. I haven't tried rock sugar, but theoretically it should work. You can have someone try it a few more times."
Chen Yuancheng spread the two pieces of paper out on the table to dry: "I understand."
Xiao Yunying scratched her forehead: "I have something else to say. If you think it's dangerous and you can't do it, just pretend you didn't hear me."
"you say."
"Tell me first, do you know how the salt here is made?"
Chen Yuancheng thought for a moment and said, "As far as I know, it is made by boiling in brine from salt wells or by sun-drying in seawater."
Just as she guessed, the people here only knew how to make salt, but not how to remove impurities.
"Actually, the method for purifying white sugar can also be used to purify refined salt."
Chen Yuancheng suddenly realized, "That's right, how come I didn't think of that?"
Xiao Yunying pretended to take a paper package from her basket and open it, revealing snow-white fine salt inside.
"Whether it is brine steaming or seawater sun drying, it is a coarse processing, just like brown sugar. It contains a lot of impurities, which makes the salt taste bitter. The refined salt is as white as snow and has a much purer taste."
Chen Yuancheng pinched a little salt and tasted it: "As expected, there's no bitterness. Did you make this?"
Xiao Yunying put down the oil paper: "Well, just like with white sugar, what you make might not have such uniform granules, but it's much better than those mottled coarse salt grains and large salt blocks."
The ones she has are all factory-made; they can't compare to those that are purely handmade.
"Salt production is a major issue concerning people's livelihood. You must not tell anyone else about this, understand?"
Xiao Yunying said, "I know that refined salt is regulated and we don't sell it. Can you have someone refine it and use it for Huiweilou's dishes? High-quality seasonings really do add a lot of flavor to dishes."
Chen Yuancheng agreed: "As long as the method is not leaked, it's fine for us to use it ourselves. I won't let anyone else know."
Xiao Yunying got more and more excited as she spoke: "And there's more!"
He pretended to take a bamboo tube from his basket, which was filled with 52-proof liquor.
Chen Yuancheng stared intently at the bamboo tube in her hand, his pupils suddenly contracting.
He had carried that basket before, and it was clearly empty except for a bundle.
If the two oil paper packages were shrunken and light, it's possible he didn't notice them under the wrapping.
The bamboo tubes are thick, so their shape will definitely bulge out under the wrapping cloth.
Xiao Yunying didn't notice the change in Chen Yuancheng's expression. She took the bamboo tube, opened the lid, took a small bowl from the cupboard, poured some out, and pushed it in front of Chen Yuancheng.
When Chen Yuancheng looked over, his expression had returned to normal, and he smelled the aroma wafting towards him: "Is this wine?"
"This is distilled liquor. Do you drink alcohol? If you do, you can try a little. This liquor is strong, so you can't drink too much."
Chen Yuancheng picked up the small bowl, brought it close to his nose, and smelled it: "The color is as clear as water, and the aroma of the wine is strong."
He took a small sip, frowned, put down the bowl, and coughed a few times while covering his mouth.
Xiao Yunying said apologetically, "Oh dear, I was so focused on the wine that I forgot you have wheezing and can't drink alcohol. Lingqi, quickly bring your young master a cup of tea."
Chen Yuancheng stopped coughing: "It's nothing, I didn't expect this wine to be so strong."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
