Chapter 229 "Madam Ruan, are you serious? Can we really sell these corns for money?"
Ruan Mian didn't come here for this price.
She took out the cooperation documents that she had prepared long ago and handed them to her boss.
"The price is negotiable, not too much, and I won't charge a penny for the recipe. From now on, no matter what the weather is like, the supply of corn will be stable."
This is the first time the boss has heard that this grain raw material can be supplied stably regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter?
"Boss Yi, it's all written in black and white. If there's anything I can't do, you can terminate your cooperation with me at any time."
This document was a perfect gift for Mr. Yi, and the price was also very suitable, so he signed it without hesitation.
After receiving the deed, she immediately wrote down the recipe for making the snacks as instructed in it in exchange for the first payment for corn from Yi Dong's family.
The corn will be delivered to Hexin Restaurant tomorrow.
After returning to the house with this news, the villagers were stunned.
"Madam Ruan, are you serious? Can we really sell this corn for money?"
Ruan Mian immediately asked them to take out the designated amount of corn, and after the corn was packed in bags, he distributed the corresponding silver money to the villagers.
"Of course it can be sold, and it can be sold steadily in the future. As long as you can grow it, I can help you sell it."
For a moment, the gathered villagers burst into tears of joy, exclaiming: "Great! This way, not only can we make money, but we can also save food!"
"Thank you, Madam Ruan, thank you for your good idea!" Seeing the villagers joining the team to express their gratitude, Ruan Mian took the opportunity to speak up.
"Fellow villagers, these are just a small favor. We are all from the same village. We have suffered a lot along the way. It is not easy to live to this point."
"It's only natural for us to help each other, so you don't have to thank me. But right now, I have something I'd like to ask for your help."
She had brought such great benefits to everyone, so naturally someone would agree with the request she made at this moment.
"Madam Ruan, just speak up! We will definitely help you!"
Seeing this, Ruan Mian smiled slightly and then spoke.
"My brother and Mr. Xue wanted to work together to build a private school in the village. Now my brother hasn't returned yet, but the private school can't be delayed any longer."
"I would like to ask you all, if you have time, to go to the private school and help. Strength lies in numbers. Please build the private school building as soon as possible. This way, all the men, women, and children in our village can go to school."
The starting point was very good, but as soon as these words were spoken, some people immediately became confused.
"Madam Ruan, we are all this age now, there is no need for us to study. It is indeed possible for the children to study, but can the girls also study?"
"Only by studying can we control our destiny, escape this poverty, return to Kyoto, and revive our family. Why should we rely on a little boy to bring honor to our ancestors?"
"Whether it's a girl or an older person, even an old man over 60, as long as they want to study and are willing to study, we have teachers to teach them."
"As everyone knows, my brother is an editor in the Hanlin Academy. He's a scholar and can teach. My father was also a literate man, and although he later became a businessman, he can still teach some simple things."
"Not only that, among the women I rescued from Xingjia a few days ago, there were also women who had studied since childhood. They were all students of the once-famous Grand Secretary Zhang Daoyan."
"But what about Scholar Zhang, who once taught His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the sons of nobles, and the famous scholars in the court?"
"Exactly."
For a moment, the man gasped! Although everyone found it incredible, Ruan Mian still had a good reputation in the village.
Their ability to live a stable life is inseparable from the help of Madam Ruan and her family.
What's more, repairing the private school will benefit the entire village, so let alone whether they will be paid or not, they are all happy to help.
On that day, someone from almost every household went to Mr. Xue's place, and everyone discussed starting the construction as soon as it didn't rain.
The sooner the private school is repaired, the sooner one can start studying.
Later, Ruan Mian also talked to Zhang Yue and wanted her to bring the other two students of Mr. Zhang to teach the girls and aunts in the village.
In order to make it easier for everyone to accept, they also divided the students into four different classes according to age and gender, so that teaching can be tailored to each student's needs.
As for the more specific course content, they thought that after their brother came back, they could discuss it together with the other teachers.
After resolving this matter, she went to Guancheng to find her aunt.
It just so happened that her aunt wanted to see her, and when she saw she had arrived in Guancheng, she immediately took her to the backyard of the shop to exchange greetings.
After hearing about Ruan Mian's experience in Xingjia, my aunt sighed deeply about the death of Mr. Zhang.
"It's such a pity for Master Zhang! As long as those treacherous people are not eliminated, there will be countless Master Zhangs being persecuted in this world!"
"But this isn't something we can intervene in overnight. Right now, expanding our business empire is the most important thing! By the way, I've already found a shop in the Lady's Place. I'll take you to have a look. If you're okay with it, we can pay the balance."
There will definitely be no problem with anything my aunt is responsible for.
As expected, Ruan Mian was very satisfied after seeing the two large shops with excellent locations and great feng shui.
"Aunt, you're really amazing! If I remember correctly, these two shops were once banks, right? The price must be quite high for such a prime location."
When talking about this, my aunt put her hands on her hips, and her pride was about to overflow.
"My aunt is definitely particular about what she does. The prices in this shop are a bit higher than usual, but I'm getting the lowest price here. That Wang Lao Er helped me with a lot of connections."
It seems that Wang Laoer has become my aunt's bootlicker now, and my aunt has to be the one to hang him.
Ruan Mian gave a thumbs up, paid the balance immediately, and took the two big shops into his pocket.
When the two passed by a grocery store, Ruan Mian saw the red window grilles and red silk hanging outside and suddenly stopped.
The eldest aunt took one look and teased, "Are you still thinking of marrying Master Xie again? You bought quite a lot last time."
Ruan Mian was amused by her and said truthfully, "I was thinking of buying some for my sister. My sister said that when General Huo returns from Kyoto, he will come to us to propose marriage."
"Is it true? That's a happy event!" The aunt had met Huo Zong and heard of his deeds, not to mention that he was now a general stationed at the border.
Considering Qing'er's current status as a fugitive and a commoner, it is not easy for her to marry a general with good character.
Seeing this, the aunt weighed the purse, snapped her fingers and brought Ruan Mian into the shop.
"Boss, pack up this, this, and this! I want them all!"
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