There were five flower cakes in the bag.
After all, since they were going to use the name of Yan's Pastry Shop, they had to learn from the quantity.
They calculated that if a bag sold for 50 coins, they could make at least 40 coins in profit.
Cui Si Niu was stingy. Because she was thinking of deceiving people, she eventually reduced the amount of lard and sugar by 90%, making the flower cakes even more unpalatable.
The shape is atrocious; it's not even round anymore, it looks like a flattened, lifeless steamed bun.
Each of the five people brought 50 bags.
If you sell them all, you'll get a little over 12 taels of silver.
That's enough for their family to save for six or seven years.
"Yes, Father. We'll be going now."
The three brothers walked side by side down the small road on the left, which was much closer to Shuangqiao Town, but it was impassable by car.
The road was too narrow, only wide enough for one person to pass, and it had rained just two days prior, so the ground was covered in mud.
If you're not careful, the oxcart will get stuck.
The journey for Cui Si Niu and her husband was longer.
It will take until at least noon to get to the next county.
The two men huffed and puffed as they walked, thinking about the silver that was about to be in their hands. They refused to sit down and rest, so they didn't eat anything. Occasionally, when they were extremely thirsty, they would scoop up some water from the small river by the roadside to quench their thirst.
They don't care whether it's clean or not.
In the morning, the three arrived at Shuangqiao Town.
"Big brother, second brother, you two go to town to sell. I'll go to Shoucheng Village and take a look. I heard that village is very wealthy."
"Okay, remember not to sell it too cheaply. We'll be going now."
The three brothers arrived first.
They split into two groups.
Luo Wan and Luo Qian went to the town, while Luo Bai came to Shoucheng Village alone.
This village is indeed the richest in town. There are many small vendors who set up stalls in town, as well as men who go to town to do odd jobs. The natural geographical conditions, coupled with the small population of Shoucheng Village and its exceptionally hardworking people, make it a great place to live.
This is what made the village increasingly wealthy.
Take the tenants who rented land from Yanxia as an example. Several of them already owned land, but they rented land to farm, even if it was exhausting. Of course, some of them were poorer families from Shoucheng Village.
Overall, the average income of Shoucheng Village is much higher than that of other villages.
As soon as Luo Bai entered Shoucheng Village, he began shouting loudly, as it was the time for autumn harvest and grain drying.
Because each household plants at a different time, the autumn harvest time also varies.
Some families were busy working in the fields, while others stayed at home.
"Fresh flower cakes, freshly baked fresh flower cakes, exactly the same as those from Yan's Pastry Shop in town! On sale today, only 80 coins a bag! Only for one day, a steal! Yan's shop's fresh flower cakes are ridiculously expensive! Everyone come and see! Authentic fresh flower cakes, only 80 coins! A bag has five big pieces, tastier and cheaper than Yan's. Only 50 bags left, once they're gone, that's it!"
It must be said that Luo Bai is quite clever.
He raised the price of the flower cakes to 80 coins a bag, so that the extra money would go into his pocket.
Even if half of the villagers are working in the fields, there are still quite a few of them.
Aunts and grandmothers came from every household.
They surrounded Robbie.
They spoke in turns, one sentence at a time.
"Kid, how much is it? Want to try some?"
"Yes, I tried the flower cakes from Yan's Pastry Shop when they first started selling them. They were delicious, but they were too expensive. A bag cost half a tael of silver. My family only bought them once. How come yours are so cheap?"
"Let me try some. If it's good, I'll take ten bags. It's only 80 coins, which is just enough for me to give away. This price is such a bargain."
"Young man, give me a bag first, I'll eat it now."
"....."
These people rushed to take out their money, some clamored for a taste test, and others tried to lift the tattered cloth covering Luo Bai's bamboo basket to take a look.
"Oh dear, ladies, come one by one. There are 50 bags. No rush, we can't sample them now. You won't find this price anywhere else, even in the capital. It's a loss-making business. If it weren't for an urgent matter at home where I need the money, I wouldn't be selling them for 80 coins. Our flower cakes are exactly the same as those sold at Yan's Pastry Shop. We were taught by the same master. Everyone who wants to buy them should pay together, then line up, and I'll bring them to you one by one."
Luo Bai couldn't possibly let them try the food.
If we tried that, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to sell a single bag.
The price was so cheap that these people actually paid.
By the time all the money had been collected, Luo Bai's pockets were completely full.
He couldn't help but smile.
"Oh dear, it's getting late. Aunts and grandmas, you can take some from the bamboo basket yourselves. There are exactly fifty bags. I'll be going now. My mother is waiting for me to save her life."
I'm worried that some people might open and eat it as soon as they get it.
Luo Bai came up with a wicked plan; he didn't even want the bamboo basket anymore.
After saying that, he took off running.
"Hey, why is this kid running? Does his mother have some kind of terminal illness? Poor thing."
"Something feels off. It's not even noon yet, why are you saying it's getting late? Is there nothing in the basket?"
"Oh, yes, quickly lift it up and take a look."
Two quick-handed old women hurriedly lifted the tattered cloth covering the bamboo basket.
Inside, bags filled with fresh flower cakes were neatly stacked.
"I was so scared! I thought he was a scammer."
"I guess his mother is seriously ill. He's showing filial piety. I'll pay first. Five bags, I'll take them first."
"I only bought one bag, just in case it doesn't taste good, since we're not allowed to try it."
“You bought so little? Didn’t this young man say that the flower cakes he sells are exactly the same as those from Yan’s Pastry Shop? I bought 10 bags, and it only cost 8 strings of cash, less than a tael of silver. I’ll give two bags to my family this afternoon, one bag to each of my daughters-in-law’s families, and keep the rest at home to eat slowly.”
"Your family is living a really good life. Looks like you're making a lot of money from your wonton stall!"
"Oh, Sister Lian, don't tease me. My little business is nothing compared to yours. You own a shop in town. Who in our village can live better than you? Even the village head has to step aside. Look at your big brick house, it's three times the size of mine."
"Haha, not at all, I just made a little money. Anyway, I'm taking these three bags and heading home now."
They each took their flower cakes and prepared to go home.
However, before he even reached his doorstep, he heard a curse coming from behind him.
"That little beast! Has something bad happened to your family? How dare you lie like this! You deserve to die a horrible death! I actually spent 80 coins on this junk! Ugh, it's disgusting! What kind of bullshit flower cake is this? Even a dog wouldn't eat it! Everyone, don't go home yet! Go after this little beast! He lied to us! This isn't Yan's flower cake at all! Open it and see for yourselves!"
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