Chapter 41 is a good way to make money
"Okay, I'm full. I'll give you this little stool. Go sit down and eat with Minxu."
Tu Suminyang showed a happy smile on his face and sat down with satisfaction.
When Yu saw this scene, her heart was filled with turbulent waves.
I have to admit that Tu Subo really married a virtuous wife!
She easily won the old grandfather's heart to her side. Not only that, even the simple-minded youngest son who only knew how to play now affectionately called her sister-in-law.
If this continues, won’t the people of the second house completely lose their status in the family?
There was an undercurrent in her heart, and worry and envy intertwined into a complex emotion.
Yu unconsciously tightened her chopsticks, but suddenly felt Tu Su Minfei quietly touching her elbow.
"Mother, the three fresh delicacies cooked by my sister-in-law today are indeed very delicious. You may want to try some more."
Yu swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth. Tu Su Minfei waited until the old grandfather put down his chopsticks before asking with a hint of curiosity, "Grandfather, we've been moving soil and digging holes lately, and you seem to have everything organized. Do you have any new plans for making a living?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Yuexuan, the female member of the family who had already left her seat, involuntarily turned her eyes slightly.
There has been a lot of activity at home these days, and those who were called upon to work together have gathered together.
However, Tu Su Minfei was the first to express doubts about this.
It seems that there are still wise people in the second house...
The old grandfather did not respond immediately, but Tu Su Minfei did not feel embarrassed or uneasy.
He said kindly, "I raised this question not out of any other motive, but simply because we are a family, we should work together. If we have other ideas, we should plan them early to avoid being caught off guard and slowing everyone down."
"Grandfather, if you don't think it's appropriate to reveal this, then just pretend I never asked..."
"There's nothing left unsaid."
The grandfather lowered his eyes slightly and interrupted him. His tone was calm but undeniable. "There really is no land available for cultivation right now. Winter is approaching, and it's too early for spring plowing. Waiting until spring arrives to make plans is obviously not a wise strategy. My eldest daughter-in-law suggested starting a charcoal business to make a living. I thought it made sense, so I agreed."
"Charcoal industry?"
Tu Suting asked in surprise, "What kind of business is the charcoal industry?"
The old grandfather gently closed his eyes and slowly said, "Yuexuan, explain it to them in detail."
Gu Yuexuan didn't expect that she would become the center of the topic. After a little hesitation, she began to talk confidently.
"Fangling is bitterly cold. With the arrival of late autumn, people need to start preparing for warmth. Residents in the town and county generally use charcoal for heating, as burning wood is inconvenient. We might as well go up the mountain to cut wood, bring it back, dry it, and make it into hard charcoal briquettes. We can then sell it for a profit."
Tu Suting didn't know much about household affairs, but Yu, who had assisted the old lady in managing the household, had a gleam in her eyes after hearing this.
"That's absolutely true."
"During those years in Shengjing, the family's daily expenses for charcoal heating were considerable. Especially in winter, the charcoal shop was bustling with buyers, and the business opportunities were endless."
Xi Lanfang gently hugged Tu Su Yunxi and whispered, "Does the charcoal burning process require a lot of wood?"
"Do I have to pay for the wood?"
Mrs. Yu laughed cheerfully. "Sister-in-law, you're absolutely off base. Look, isn't there a lush forest right in front and behind our yard? Why would we need to spend money on firewood?"
The cost of converting wood into charcoal is almost zero, just the labor.
The merchant talent hidden in her blood was triggered, and ripples were stirred instantly. Her face immediately blossomed with unconcealable excitement. "In Shengjing, ordinary charcoal is only three cents per catty, while medium-quality red charcoal can be sold for six cents. As for that pure, smokeless silver charcoal, it can be sold for a sky-high price of nine cents per catty."
"So, if we can produce four pounds of silver charcoal a day, that would be equivalent to the wages of Second Master and his men for moving bricks for a day!"
What's more, how could a furnace only produce four pounds of charcoal?
Even with errors and losses, including all the problems, the daily income far exceeds the income from moving bricks!
Gu Yuexuan hadn't expected her to have such potential. After a moment's pause, she finally smiled and said, "Second Aunt's calculations are indeed very astute. However, the market prices in small places can't be compared with Shengjing after all. I'm afraid the profits won't be as lucrative as imagined."
Yu's thoughts turned, and the little thoughts in her heart had long been thrown out of her mind. She immediately said, "What's so difficult about this?"
"Although the unit price is not as high as others, when converted into real silver, after deducting the possible difference and loss, in the end, we still make a lot of money!"
Her hands flew, and with just a few words she calculated the potential profits to the exact degree, while also dispelling any remaining doubts in the minds of those present.
The old lady pondered for a moment, her calculations clacking in her mind, and finally nodded in approval: "So, burning charcoal is indeed a good way to make money."
Tu Suting thought for a moment, then agreed, "I also think this is feasible."
Chopping wood is hard, but how hard can it be harder than moving bricks?
Since it’s both physical labor, why not choose a job with better pay?
Seeing that no one objected, the grandfather asked with satisfaction, "With such strength, are you all willing?"
Seeing his father's gloomy face and silent expression, Tu Suminfei quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Since this is a viable way to make money, then we are definitely willing to follow grandfather's instructions."
"As long as you are all willing."
"In recent days, Yuexuan and I have completed all the necessary preparations. Once your work is completed, we can immediately start the plan."
Everyone present nodded calmly, except Tu Suye, whose expression was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, impossible to ignore.
His gaze was like the north wind in winter, cold and gloomy. He stared at Tu Subo and spoke icy words from between his teeth: "You've been quietly planning this for these days. It seems that you have planned this all along, right?"
Tu Subo, who had remained silent the entire time, replied casually, "It's true that I've been thinking about this for a long time."
"Why reveal it now?"
Tu Suye's emotions erupted like a volcano. He stood up suddenly and roared, "There are already other ways out. Why do you force me to go to the brick kiln and endure the hardship? Do you feel happy when you see me in trouble?"
Tu Subo's lips curled up into a faint smile, and he said slowly: "Second Uncle, you are not the only one involved in the brick kiln."
"What does this mean?"
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