Chapter 107 Master Xuan is furious
Lin Yuesha turned her head away guiltily, a guess forming in her mind.
It was her who gave Feng Mama a heads-up yesterday at Zuifeng Tower. Feng Mama acted swiftly and immediately inquired about her home address.
There are no counterfeit products yet; this is the only store in the entire county that sells this product.
Chen's production speed couldn't keep up with the purchasing speed of others, and she was worried about how to sell the next batch of goods.
Moreover, it wasn't just that group of people who came to the door; several business owners from the county also expressed their desire to place orders after hearing that the county magistrate had praised the spiced melon seeds and roasted peanuts.
The other party was so afraid of running out of stock that their attitude was incredibly good. They left the money as a deposit without even haggling over the price, showing no stinginess whatsoever.
"And Manager Cai, who was doing business with us in the beginning, just left."
Business was booming, but Chen felt uneasy because he had received deposits but couldn't provide so many goods.
Although the other party indicated they weren't in a rush, the delivery date couldn't be later than seven days.
It takes two to three days for our own batch of goods to dry, and that's the fastest we can do.
"Mother, let me think about it."
Lin Yuesha rubbed her temples. She was worried when business was bad, but she was also worried when business suddenly became booming.
Currently, our own shipping capacity is limited, so we have to outsource the business.
Lin Yuesha didn't mind. Making spiced melon seeds and roasted peanuts was hard work, but it wasn't irreplaceable. Soon, a bandit group appeared in the town, and her family didn't have as much business.
Before that, you must seize the opportunity to make a fortune.
"Mother, how about this, have Father send a message to Aunt's family. I remember Aunt's family hasn't separated yet, and there are many people. The whole family can make roasted peanuts together, so it shouldn't be too slow."
Of course, the recipe is their own; all they need to do is help with drying and transporting it to town. Making money is simple and easy.
Moreover, this opportunity to make money is only possible because of her aunt, so her in-laws will likely have to think highly of her.
"You're such a clever little devil!"
Upon hearing this, Chen's brows immediately relaxed; it was indeed a good idea. Her eldest sister's life in her husband's family hadn't been easy these past few years. Her own family couldn't offer any support, and with her widowed sister, her eldest sister had been criticized. It was time to finally stand up for herself and change those people's minds.
"What about the spiced melon seeds?"
In the countryside, there are many families and a lot of space, so the speed of making roasted peanuts can barely keep up. However, after moving to the town, the speed of shipping spiced melon seeds is much slower.
"Mother, I have a way."
Making spiced melon seeds isn't difficult; the key lies in the ingredients used for boiling the seeds, which are all homemade. As for the later drying process, there are no technical challenges.
Therefore, they only need to produce the formula and some semi-finished products to the merchants who need their supplies. The merchants are responsible for the subsequent drying process.
Regarding the price, it can be reduced by two coins per pound.
From this perspective, their own production is fast and doesn't take up much space, and merchants can also get supplies quickly.
In business, time is money, and I'm sure business people would agree with that.
"Little girl, my little girl, she has a bright and clever mind."
Chen was overjoyed. She was not good at dealing with people, so she planned to wait for Xiao Chenggui to return and then go door to door to explain the situation.
After a sleepless night, Lin Yuesha returned home feeling exceptionally at ease. Even if a white shadow appeared, she was no longer afraid.
Compared to a real ghost like the King of Zhenbei, the white shadow could be described as cute.
After dinner, Lin Yuesha slept soundly, and when she woke up, the sun had already set.
In the courtyard, wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys, carrying the aroma of fish.
"Little girl, did you not sleep well last night? I came in several times and you didn't even notice."
Ms. Chen did not want to disturb her daughter's nap, so she deliberately postponed dinner by half an hour.
Lin Yuesha rubbed her eyes and, seeing that only she and her mother were home, asked again, "Where's my father?"
“Look, your dad saw some barbarians selling oil tea noodles. You said you wanted some last time, so he bought it for you from far away.”
Chen pointed to a small cloth bag, her words tinged with complaint but her face beaming with a smile, "Your father, he just spoils you!"
"That's right, my father is the best."
Lin Yuesha knew Xiao Chenggui's character quite well. He was so-so towards his stepbrother, but he would give her whatever she wanted.
"Your dad kept praising your idea, and he even went to Chenjia Village to stay overnight. He'll be back first thing tomorrow morning."
After finishing speaking, Chen pointed to the fried fish in the pot and laughed, "He went to the merchants' houses this afternoon and they all agreed. One shopkeeper even gave us some seafood."
The northern region is quite far from the sea, and there are no seafood products in the summer. In the winter, peddlers would bring some seafood such as dried fish and shrimp, but because they were expensive, the people didn't buy them much.
Lin Yuesha mentioned it once, and Xiao Chenggui remembered it.
Originally, the shopkeeper planned to send some meat today, but Xiao Chenggui suggested replacing it with sea fish, just so his daughter could have something fresh.
Although the fish was salted, it was only lightly pickled. After being fried in oil, the skin turned golden brown and the meat inside was tender. Lin Yuesha was really hungry, so she ate two large bowls of it with white porridge and pickled vegetables.
With her appetite returning, Chen was actually quite pleased. Now that her family had the means and the money to rebuild their house was secured, she felt that there was hope for the future.
After dinner, Chen prepared to lock the courtyard gate. Only she and her daughter were at home. Although the town was relatively safe, Chen was still a little scared.
Who knew that before the courtyard gates could even be closed, troublemakers would arrive.
Master Xuan, accompanied by several servants, arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, shouting and yelling.
This morning he was stripped naked and thrown out of Zuifeng Tower. He happened to run into a fellow patron and lost all face. When he got home, his wife somehow found out about it and made a huge scene, insisting on a divorce.
Master Xuan was seething with anger, with nowhere to vent it. After thinking it over, he realized something was amiss.
Last night, he seemed to have discovered the little girl's whereabouts, which is why he carelessly barged in, only to be knocked unconscious.
So what if the little girl from the Xiao family is acquainted with the county magistrate!
Before coming, Master Xuan asked someone to inquire at the yamen. It would have been better if he hadn't asked. What he found out almost made him furious!
He didn't contribute anything to the government; all he did was hang himself, and it was for his own family's case!
He had been a prominent figure in the town for many years, and not only had he been tricked by a little girl, but he had also wasted a lot of money. Master Xuan couldn't swallow this insult.
He was certain the county magistrate wouldn't interfere, so he immediately led his servants to the door. This time, he would not let the little girl get away with it!
Master Xuan's visit was ill-intentioned. Lin Yuesha quickly realized his purpose.
Heh, haven't you learned your lesson from yesterday? If she hadn't been merciful and let that fat guy go, who knows if he'd even have a whole corpse left by now.
It seems that one cannot be too kind, otherwise, once the other party recovers and retaliates, it will only cause trouble for oneself.
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