Chapter 279 Reluctant to part with the lard
No one had any objections to Cen Yan providing the raw materials, but after hearing that the raw materials included lard, they all couldn't help but gasp in shock.
"Lard? Do we need lard to make this lipstick? Good heavens, we don't even have enough lard for ourselves, we have to use meat coupons to buy it. What if the lipstick doesn't sell? Wouldn't all our efforts have been wasted?"
"Yeah, how much lard do you need to make lipstick? A spoonful or two is fine, but too much is really too much. My husband will definitely blame me for not being good at managing the household!"
"Yeah yeah!"
The women didn't understand what flavorings were, and they weren't very clear about how beeswax was used. But lard was a delicacy that the family only indulged in during festivals. On ordinary days, they would just pluck a tiny bit with chopsticks and add it to dishes for seasoning, which was already a luxury.
Is it really worth using it to make some useless things?
Cen Yan also thought of this reason, "If people are reluctant to use lard, they can use rapeseed oil or other edible oils, which is the same."
"Easy for you to say! Isn't rapeseed oil just oil? Rapeseed oil is much more expensive, you know! I thought this was some great side business, but it turns out it's just a capitalist's playhouse!"
"Yes, Cen Yan used to be a capitalist. She was rich, so naturally she wouldn't cherish a little bit of lard. Now that she's married to Commander Qi, no matter what, Commander Qi has a high position, high salary, and high allowances, so he can afford to support his wife."
“But we ordinary people are different. One jar of lard is enough for our family to eat a lot.”
"That's right!"
Upon hearing these words, Cen Yan's smile faded.
She had expected that her identity as a capitalist's daughter would cause trouble, but she never imagined that the trouble would come so quickly.
But before she could say anything, Aunt Tang and several of her sisters-in-law stepped forward.
"Everyone, calm down, calm down. Don't say things that sound malicious and make people uncomfortable. Cen Yan's intentions are that we should have a skill and some side job to supplement our income. She doesn't mean any harm."
"And didn't the political commissar say that everything is voluntary? If everyone is willing, the organization will definitely help them out. If they are not willing, then they won't participate. Anyway, everyone will do their own thing. We'll just hand it over to Cen Yan to deliver to the supply and marketing cooperative and the department store for resale."
“If you want to try, then Cen Yan will lead us to try. If you don’t want to try, then you can all go home.”
Cen Yan gave Aunt Tang and her sisters-in-law a thumbs up, saying, "That's the logic behind it. Those who want to do it can do it together, and those who don't can go home. It's not like we're forcing them to participate."
"Sisters, lipstick uses lard, which is expensive, but it's not cheap either. And you only need half or even less lard, so the waste isn't as much as you might think."
She didn't want to persuade anyone anymore. She was willing to lead everyone in starting a side business, but she couldn't tolerate others talking about her behind her back like that. She was a capitalist's daughter, so what?
Her grandparents, and their ancestors, were all "red capitalists." When the country and the people needed them, the Cen family contributed money and effort. In her opinion, the Cen family ancestors were just as glorious and upright as three generations of poor peasants.
"If any of you ladies have doubts or don't want to learn how to make lipstick, you can leave now. For those of you who do want to learn, I don't want to say much more. We can work together to build a side business later. Since it's still early, I'll demonstrate how to make lipstick for you."
After saying that, Cen Yan went into the kitchen and brought out a stove, then poured all the chopped pork fat into the pot.
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