Chapter 71 Xu's Business
"You want to buy my tofu recipe?"
The middle-aged man smiled and nodded, "Yes. Young lady, you are a smart person. I have tasted your tofu and it tastes really good. I am willing to pay fifty taels of silver for your recipe..."
He thought that once this number was announced, Lin Shiqi would be tempted.
After all, fifty taels is a lot for country people.
Many country people have never seen so much silver.
Who knows Lin Shiqi said, "I'm sorry, I don't plan to sell it. My family still relies on this to support our family. Although it's tiring to go to the county town every day, we have a large family, so it's not too tiring if we take turns."
It's a pity for middle-aged men.
But he didn't force it.
"How about this! If you don't sell the recipe, how about tofu? We can work together."
Seeing that he was easy to talk to, Lin Shiqi began to feel a little fond of him.
There is no intention of taking anything by force.
"How can we cooperate?"
"We have several stores in Jixiang County and even in the surrounding counties and states. Let's cooperate. You sell your tofu to us for distribution, so you don't have to run around the county town to sell it every day. But you don't sell it to other companies. We, Xu's Company, will be the exclusive agent. What do you think of this?"
After hearing this, Lin Shiqi's eyes lit up.
This method works.
Saves trouble.
But don't agree blindly, ask for clear details.
"Brother, this is a good suggestion, but we need to discuss with my husband. The specific details of the cooperation still need to be decided by my husband."
"Okay, where is your husband? Let's discuss the details together."
"What's your name, big brother? My husband's surname is Zhou, and his given name is Lang. My surname is Lin, and everyone calls me Lin."
"Just call me Manager Xu."
Lin Shiqi took Manager Xu to the bookstore to find Zhou Lang.
He explained the purpose of Manager Xu's visit.
Zhou Lang exchanged a few words with him and agreed to the matter.
Lin Shiqi believed that Zhou Lang was a profiteer and would not lose money in business.
After the final bargaining, a one-year contract was signed with the price of seven cents for tofu, a deposit of fifty taels, and the conditions that it was exclusive to Jixiang County and not exclusive to other counties in the Dayu Kingdom.
Manager Xu is also a generous person.
"I believe that Brother Zhou is a scholar and a man of credit. I won't go with you to the countryside to look at the tofu shop. I will just give you a deposit. Starting tomorrow, you must deliver 1,000 kilograms of tofu every day. We will try to sell it first. If the business is good, we can increase or decrease the quantity later..."
"Manager Xu is a straightforward person."
The two sides had a very speculative conversation.
Manager Xu took Lin Shiqi and the others to the business to have a look. There were indeed several large stores in Jixiang County, selling all kinds of business.
It is a very powerful partner.
Manager Xu also wanted to invite Lin Shiqi and his wife to a meal at a restaurant, but due to time constraints, Lin Shiqi and his wife did not agree.
It will be late if we eat.
It’s unsafe to walk in the dark to go back.
"Thank you for your kindness. If we cooperate in the future, there will be plenty of opportunities to have dinner together."
So goodbye.
Lin Shiqi was in high spirits after receiving the big order.
With a daily order volume of 1,000 kilograms, a lot of beans are needed.
The beans I bought last time are definitely not enough.
Lin Shiqi went to the grain store and bought some more.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it in time for dinner at home.
I bought a few meat buns and ate them while walking on the road.
Not long after leaving the city, night fell.
The ox cart was pulling a heavy load and moved slowly.
It was not convenient for Lin Shiqi and his wife to perform magic tricks in front of the little mute girl.
Although the child is mute, he is also afraid that the secret will be leaked.
Be as conservative as possible.
Zhou Lang drove the cart and walked in front, while Lin Shiqi and Xiao Mute sat on the ox cart.
Both of them were drowsy.
The sun had already set and the sky was beginning to get foggy and dark.
Just as we walked into a forest, suddenly, several masked robbers jumped out.
"Hey! This mountain is mine, and I planted this tree..."
Lin Shiqi was awakened from his sleep by the fright.
Were you robbed?
I have been to the county town several times, and I have never heard of any robbery in this area. Just now, there were people rushing on their way in front of them, but they didn't hear any noise!
Zhou Lang stopped the ox cart.
"Please help us, good men. We are a poor family passing by and we don't have any property..."
Who knew that those robbers didn't believe it at all.
The bandit leader said maliciously, "What's on your cart? It's so full. If you don't have the silver, you can leave the cart behind."
The other robbers also cheered, "Leave the women and children behind, so we can have fun."
"Yes, yes, that young lady is pretty, and the little girl is not bad either..."
…
Zhou Lang narrowed his eyes.
A dangerous aura emanated from him.
Lin Shiqi's face also darkened, and even the little mute girl's eyes were filled with knives.
This group of people were obviously coming for them.
With ill intentions.
This ox cart of beans also cost several taels of silver.
Definitely not to them.
The people in front of them didn't stop them, but they stopped them. This was a secret plan.
"Who sent you here?" Lin Shiqi asked.
The robbers were stunned for a moment, then they burst into laughter, "Young lady, you want to know! Well, then come back with us and have some fun. When we are happy, we will tell you naturally."
Lin Shiqi frowned.
Is this not discussed?
At this moment, Zhou Lang moved.
His figure flashed.
Very fast!
The next moment he was beside the bandit leader and slapped him in the face.
The big man was thrown off balance.
He opened his mouth and spat out blood.
Two teeth also fell out.
"you!"
Zhou Lang said in a deep voice, "You can't speak human language, but you insist on barking like a dog. Your parents don't want you to speak human language, so let me teach you."
The robbers reacted.
"You are such a tough bastard, you are so tough!"
"Everyone, come together!"
"Kill him! He dared to hit our boss!"
There were more than a dozen robbers in total, all of them were furious and rushed forward.
Surround Zhou Lang.
Lin Shiqi was getting anxious!
He muttered to himself, "What should I do? Can the dog Zhou Lang beat them? There are more than a dozen people. Should I take the mute girl and drive away first? An ox cart is not a horse cart. It can't run fast! People can catch up with us even if they walk..."
No, we have to protect as many as we can.
Lin Shiqi said to the mute girl, "You run first. Zhou Lang and I will stay here to cover our retreat. If we get caught, you can go to the government to report the case for us. This place is close to the county town, so run to the county town, mute girl..."
Who knew that the mute girl wouldn't listen to her.
Just stay beside her, without moving.
His eyes were fixed on where the fight was taking place.
Zhou Lang was tall, with steady steps, sharp eyes, and quick kicks and fists.
Even though he was besieged by more than a dozen people, he did not lose the upper hand at all.
The robbers were all burly men, some of them were as tall as Zhou Lang, and they performed their moves with great vigor and power.
But in front of Zhou Lang, they were all tricks.
Zhou Lang couldn't be moved at all.
In terms of reaction speed, strength, and moves, Zhou Lang is well-trained.
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