The next day, Luo Wenxin and Zhou Cheng came to their door.
Selling vegetables in Jiangning County went very smoothly the other day; almost all of them were snapped up.
Their first day was just a trial operation. They had already told customers that the prices would be cheaper during the trial operation, but the prices would be different next time.
"We didn't plant much this time, and we only made about two taels of silver after selling them all," Zhou Cheng said with a hint of regret.
They paid one tael of silver to buy the garlic, but now that they've sold it, they only have two taels left. How are they going to explain this to everyone?
“Uncle Zhou, don’t we still have some cellars left? This time, let’s plant them all. Besides, these plants grow one crop after another, so we won’t need to replace them this winter. Although our income isn’t good right now, in the long run, this business is still viable.”
Before, neither of them was sure they would lose everyone's money, but after hearing Song Ning's words, they felt reassured.
This idea came from Song Ning, and now she can't ignore it.
"Uncle Zhou, Uncle Luo, how about this, my family will cover the cost of buying garlic this time."
“How can that be? Growing these vegetables is everyone’s responsibility. How can we let your family pay for it all?” Luo Wenxin was the first to disagree.
To be honest, most of them are from Dongyuan Village. If it weren't for them, the families in Nanshan Village wouldn't have to go through so much trouble.
Although they had fled famine all the way here and no longer referred to villages as such, it would be unfair for the Song family to bear all the burdens.
"Uncle Luo, I'll cover the initial investment first, and everyone can pay me back later when they make money."
"But this..."
Song Ning laughed and said, "No buts, you two don't know me? I don't do business at a loss."
Since she paid the money, she was confident that she wouldn't lose it.
Song Ning handed Zhou Cheng fifty taels of silver directly: "Uncle Zhou, here are fifty taels of silver. If you need more money later, come back to me."
They are now a large collective, with only twenty households in the entire Tianxiang County, and they don't want to get involved in any unnecessary complications.
Moreover, among these hundreds of people, only the Liu family is currently causing trouble. As for the others, even if they had any dirty secrets in the past, they have all been smoothed over along the way.
I heard that the Zhou family and the Luo family had a grudge in the past, but now they discuss everything and get along very well.
She also believed in Zhou Cheng and Luo Wenxin's character.
Song Ning didn't want to put herself in a superior position, so she made it clear in advance that all the money was borrowed and that it would be returned with interest.
After receiving the money, they didn't say much more in thanks and quickly organized people to buy garlic.
Making money can't be delayed.
With farming settled, Song Ning needed to think of ways to make money.
Cotton and selling vegetables were not her ultimate goals.
She still plans to start a food business, making braised dishes.
As long as it tastes good, you won't have to worry about it not selling.
Since there aren't many seasonings available at home, Song Ning takes out all the seasonings from her old kitchen every evening.
The bottles in her house automatically replenish themselves when they're empty, and her kitchen is always full; it only takes a few days to empty them all.
All the seasonings are ready; all that's left is to buy the ingredients.
Song Ning had already told Zhou Ling'an that he was going to Jiangning County today.
As soon as I got on the bus, I saw a group of people coming from not far away.
Seeing that they were coming aggressively, they headed straight for her house.
The group's carriage was parked outside the courtyard. As soon as they got out of the carriage, they started moving things outside.
It wasn't until these people had moved all their things into her yard that Song Ning couldn't hold back any longer: "Stop!"
Those people look like servants from a wealthy family. What's going on here?
"What are you doing...?"
One of them spoke up: "These were all sent by my general as an apology to the Song family's daughter."
There are only twenty households in the area. If there is any disturbance in any of them, there is no need to spread the word. They can see it just by standing in the courtyard.
As more and more people gathered around, Song Ning patiently waited.
"Please, take these things back the way they came, okay?"
The leader hesitated for a moment: "But, this is the general..."
“Go back and tell your general that the past is the past. I don’t need his apology. If he really can’t get over it, just give him the money.”
Given their current situation, food and money are what they need most.
Let alone what Xie Linzhou might give her, she wouldn't accept it. Even if she did, look at what he gave her.
High-end teacups, made of brocade, and other items such as jade pendants, jewelry, and sachets.
It's outrageous that out of all these items, not a single one is even useful.
Xie Linzhou has a really good eye.
If you're going to give something as a gift, you should at least show some sincerity. Giving these things now is just for her to display at home, isn't it?
Does he really want her to treat him like royalty?
unlucky.
Those people stopped moving, but they didn't leave either. They just looked at each other, hesitant and undecided.
"I don't want any of these things. If you feel you can't deliver this, you can just throw them on the street."
She definitely won't want it.
She wouldn't dare take anything from Xie Linzhou.
Song Dahai and Liu Yuelan knew that these gifts were sent by General Xie, and their legs went weak.
Who is General Xie? How could they possibly want his things?
Liu Yuelan stepped forward respectfully and said, "Sir, we appreciate General Xie's kindness, but we cannot accept this. Please take it back."
Song Ning whispered, "Father, Mother, we absolutely cannot accept this. General Xie's things are not something ordinary people like us can afford. Who knows what trouble it might bring in the future."
Liu Yuelan quickly nodded: "Don't worry, Mother definitely can't accept it."
Song Ning smiled, climbed into the car, and looked at Zhou Ling'an: "Alright, let's go."
Those who remained watched as Song Ning truly left, unsure of what to do.
The onlookers gradually dispersed. Er Ya was quite capable; she actually managed to get General Xie to deliver gifts to their home.
It's no wonder Er Ya didn't like it; just look at all the things that were sent over.
If I gave it to them, they wouldn't want it. They think it's just pretty but useless, and a handful of rice would be more practical.
As the two men walked along, Zhou Ling'an, driving the carriage, couldn't help but ask, "Er Ya, did something happen between you and General Xie?"
Song Ning was taken aback. As expected of someone who has studied, she is very clever.
Why do you ask that?
"It just feels like General Xie is trying to curry favor with you by sending you this gift today?"
Song Ning rolled her eyes and took back what she had just said.
"Which eye of yours saw him trying to please me?"
He probably had a change of heart and realized that what happened that day was all his fault.
"But......"
"But what? Let me tell you, don't overthink it. Don't mention that person in front of me again. I find it unlucky."
"oh."
Zhou Ling'an pursed his lips, but a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
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