Chapter 296 Price Increase or No Price Increase

The price of brown rice is twice as expensive as before the rain, but after the rain, the price of brown rice has risen to fifty cents per bowl. In this comparison, it is at least more than half cheaper.

Jiang Shoujia was familiar with human nature, so he didn't offer a price that was too low.

If you are willing to lend, then lend it.

Even if she is unwilling, he will not force her. This is all he can do.

"Lend it to me, Chief. Thank you very much. I know the price. You have given me a very low price. I will definitely pay you back next autumn."

Fortunately, those who stayed had already been screened.

The mind is clear.

I also know how much advantage they have taken.

Everyone crowded together to sign their names.

The amount of brown rice collected at home was not enough to borrow, but fortunately we had stockpiled a house full of food.

So I gave it to some people first, and the others who didn’t get it will be given to them when I return from the town today or tomorrow.

At this moment, Jiang Fubao was already sitting on the ox cart and was halfway there.

On the left is my second aunt’s hometown village.

Sunjia Village.

As he passed by, Jiang Fubao stretched his head and took a look.

Sunjia Village is not located on high ground, and the water in the fields has not yet been completely drained. Even on the road leading to the village, you can still vaguely see some small puddles.

If you listen carefully, you can hear people quarreling and crying in the village.

Coincidentally, two familiar figures were walking towards the village entrance.

Take a closer look.

Aren’t these Jiang Zhuzi and his wife?

"Aunt, do you know Sun Xiaotao?" Last night, Uncle and Aunt came back from town together.

Of course, we have to go to the town together in the morning.

Jiang Fubao sat in her arms.

He raised his head and asked in a low voice.

"Yes, I know her parents very well. Everyone in the village knows them. They are good eaters and lazy people. They look just like my parents."

While gossiping, Sun Pingmei did not forget to insult her own parents.

Jiang Fubao twitched his lips.

How much her second aunt-in-law must hate her natal family. She would criticize them every time they were mentioned.

Never fail.

"Before I got married, Sun Xiaotao was only a few years old. She was white and tender when she was born, and was indeed pretty compared to other little country kids. Her parents had a bad idea and wanted to raise her and marry her off to a wealthy family. As a result, this girl was raised like a lady from a wealthy family when she was little.

"It's a pity that the rich have seen more of the world than us, so they would never marry a country girl. Sun Xiaotao is pretty in the village, but she is nothing in the town. In the end, she couldn't even be a concubine, so they had to accept a high bride price and sell her off."

Sun Pingmei looked at the two men's backs and sneered.

"This girl is also stupid. She is married and should live a good life in her husband's family. Although Jiang Zhuzi is a scoundrel, I can tell from the look on their faces just now that Sun Xiaotao has him under her thumb. Why would she worry about having a hard time? When she returns to her parents' home, Jiang Zhuzi is carrying a bamboo basket on his back. I'm afraid he is bringing food back.

Widow Liu knelt for a long time yesterday and cried like that. She looked at her own family and had no food, but she still gave it to others. She was really out of her mind. Jiang Zhuzi was also stupid. He married her for her good looks and emptied out the family fortune. He didn't even look at what happened to the mother who raised him. Even if Widow Liu had a thousand faults, she was very good to him. "

Time passed amid Sun Pingmei's cursing.

When he looked up again, he had arrived at the city gate.

Passing by many shops, Jiang Fubao found that the outside of the grain shops were full of people, all of whom had sad faces, as if they could not survive if they could not buy food.

"Since the price of brown rice has increased, other prices have also increased. Only people in the town have enough money in their pockets and will not be unable to afford food. But by the time people living in villages outside the city realize they need to buy food, the people in the town have probably already bought up all the food."

Jiang Eryong suddenly blurted out something.

Then he went on to say, "Mom, it's time for us to raise the price of our shop."

"No hurry. We have stocked up on food in our shop, and now we can attract some new customers. We will sell mung bean soup, sweet rice noodles, and cold noodles at the original price. The rest will be increased in price. I will explain this to the customers before the shop opens. Don't worry about this matter."

This idea was not Zhang Jinlan's, but was discussed with Jiang Shoujia before she went to bed last night.

Since potatoes are used for sprouting.

The shop no longer sells potatoes.

The rest is grilling, which requires ingredients that you buy every day.

If we don’t raise prices, we will lose everything.

Jiang Fubao heard everything grandma said.

Sometimes she really wondered why her grandfather, who was so smart, was willing to stay in the village and farm.

If she went out and had fun, even if she didn't become rich, at least her home would be much better than before she traveled here.

"But if we don't raise the price, everyone will come to buy a lot, and we won't be able to survive."

Jiang Eryong couldn't figure it out, and he said anxiously.

"Your father said that each person can only buy one portion, just like the roasted sausage and potatoes. No more. This way, while we attract customers, we won't lose much. We will just sell that amount every day and close the shop after we sell it all."

Zhang Jinlan explained.

"Okay, that's a good idea. Let's do it." Jiang Eryong finally felt relieved.

Jiang Dahe, who was driving in front, didn't say a word.

He has always been a man of few words. He just follows what is said at home without asking any further questions.

The oxcart was parked behind the shop.

The whole family walked down.

Start a new busy day.

When the preparations are done.

Zhang Jinlan washed her hands, took off her apron, dipped her hands in some water, smoothed her hair, patted her clothes, and went to the front of the shop.

As soon as the shop door opened, the customers who had been queuing outside rushed in, and Jiang Da and his brothers rushed to stop them.

"Everyone, please wait. Let me tell you something. The price of food in the city has risen sharply recently. All the restaurants, food shops and even the food stalls have increased their prices. Our shop should also increase its prices, otherwise we won't be able to afford the loss. However, we are doing business with conscience, and I am familiar with the customers who come here often.

I am embarrassed to make more money from you. To be honest, my family has stockpiled some food. It is not much, but it is enough to sell for about a month. From now on, cold noodles, green bean soup and sweet soup will all be sold at the original price until we sell out the previously stockpiled ones. As for the rest, please forgive me. We really can’t afford it if we don’t increase the price…”

These are words from the heart.

The guests queuing outside were deeply moved.

It even made passers-by who originally had no intention of patronizing Jiang's Snack Shop stop in their tracks.

"Manager Zhang, you are so righteous! From now on, whenever I, Chen, go out for a bite to eat, I promise to only go to Jiang's Snack Shop—"

"Me too--"

"The price is not raised. My God, he is indeed a shopkeeper who comes from a peasant family. He is nothing like those unscrupulous merchants. Shopkeeper Zhang cares about the people."

"......"