Gu Lili jumped into the ditch and examined the stone carefully.
It looked strangely familiar, and when I touched it, the mechanical voice in my head started playing again.
"Drip, quartz, five hundred coins a ton!"
This made Gu Lili's face light up with joy.
Quartz is an important material for making glass.
If I were to set up my own Liulichang or something, I'd be rolling in money.
Looking at the quartz stone on the ground, Gu Lili couldn't help but laugh.
This terrified the people nearby.
I thought Gu Lili had developed mental problems because she couldn't build a house.
Tie Dan's father quickly asked, "Li Li, what's wrong!"
Tie Dan's father's voice interrupted Gu Lili's get-rich-quick dream, and Gu Lili also woke up.
Somewhat embarrassed, she said, "It's nothing, I just thought of something funny."
There's a rock here that's really hard to dig out.
We need to find a way to solve this problem.
“Uncles, you can dig the ones on the side first. I still have to go to Donghai Town later. Let me think of a way to get this stone out!” Gu Lili said.
It wasn't that Gu Lili was stubborn; although she had bought a lot of wasteland, building a house and moving earth would be considered unlucky if the location was changed.
No one objected to what Gu Lili said.
After all, the masters had followed this rule for generations, and they discussed the matter while they were digging.
If all else fails, just slowly dig it out.
It's just that we don't know if Gu Lili is willing, which will delay the construction progress and incur a lot of extra labor costs.
When Gu Lili returned home, her father, Sizhu, also arrived.
Sizhu's father parked the oxcart in front of Gu Lili's house and came to help carry the candy.
Gu Lili only plans to take Gu Erniu with her today; she intends to give Gu Erniu a little training.
When the group arrived in Donghai Town, Gu Lili, along with her candy and Gu Erniu, went directly to the Li Family Trading Company.
As soon as Gu Lili stepped inside, she saw a woman dressed in red, who looked to be around twenty years old.
That's rather strange; I've never seen a female waitress since I transmigrated here.
"Gentlemen, would you like to buy something?" Li Yingru greeted the two men with a smile.
Li Yingru did not look down on the two siblings because of their clothes, which made Gu Lili give her a thumbs up in her heart.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "We're not here to buy anything, we have something to discuss with your manager!"
"I am the manager of this Li's Trading Company. What can I do for you?" Li Yingru replied.
Li Yingru was still sizing up the two people in front of her, assuming they were there looking for work.
The two looked rather thin, but they were quite clever.
I've been too busy to handle everything these past few days.
Business had been slow lately, with everyone in town flocking to Wang's Trading Company.
Unexpectedly, Wang Fugui's shop ran into trouble a few days ago.
It is said that, for some reason, a ball flew in and exploded, making the whole store smell terrible.
The people who went in to buy things were driven out by the stench.
To be honest, Wang Fugui is really unlucky. Anyway, these past few days, all the talk in Donghai Town has been about his family.
It's that time of year again—his own wife being stripped naked in the street by his own son. It's that disgusting thing again.
This allowed him to get a great deal.
Wang Fugui and his family's business were mortal enemies. That bastard got his hands on maltose from who-knows-where and practically monopolized the sugar business.
Now, I guess I won't be able to show off for a while.
Upon hearing this, Gu Lili, knowing that Li Yingru was the shopkeeper, didn't hesitate and placed the candy in front of Li Yingru.
"Shopkeeper, we sell candy. I wonder if you'd be interested in selling our candy?" Gu Lili said, taking a piece and handing it to Li Yingru.
Li Yingru's eyes widened when she saw the candy.
A few days ago, when Wang Fugui's products were selling like hotcakes, she asked someone else to buy some and come see them.
It's quite similar to the one Gu Lili has, but I wonder if it's as sweet.
Li Yingru picked up the candy from Gu Lili's hand and put it in her mouth without hesitation.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's exactly the taste!" Li Yingru couldn't help but praise.
This tastes exactly the same as the one I bought from Wang Fugui.
This praise left Gu Lili and her brother feeling somewhat bewildered.
Li Yingru seemed to realize her lapse in composure, coughed, and said, "Your candy is quite delicious. How much do you plan to sell it for per pound?"
Gu Lili smiled and held up one finger, saying, "One hundred coins per pound!"
On her way here, she specifically checked the price of grain, and it was already rising.
Wheat, which originally cost ten coins, has already risen to fifteen coins, and I believe it will definitely rise further soon.
If I sell my candy too cheaply, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.
Besides, this is about doing business, not charity.
Of course, the goal should be to earn money for oneself.
Upon hearing the price, Li Yingru frowned deeply. "This is too expensive! The maltose in my shop only costs a hundred coins. If you sell it to me for a hundred coins, and I sell it to someone else for a hundred coins, how am I supposed to make any money?"
Li Yingru couldn't accept such a high price; one hundred coins was indeed a bit too expensive.
Gu Lili wasn't annoyed and continued, "Manager Li, the price of grain has risen recently. This sugar is made from grain, so this is already the lowest price I can offer. Of course, my brother and I won't force you to buy or sell. If you don't want it, we'll ask around at other stores."
Li Yingru lived in the town, and she knew about the rising grain prices.
However, one hundred coins is really a bit expensive, exceeding my budget.
"Did you buy this candy for Wang Fugui before?" Li Yingru asked.
Gu Lili nodded and said, "Yes, but he's not fair. I won't sell to him anymore. If you want my candy, I guarantee that Donghai Town will supply only your store with the goods."
Gu Lili's answer touched Li Yingru's heart.
I've witnessed firsthand how popular Wang Fugui's candy was.
People who come to buy sugar don't just buy sugar; after buying sugar, they also buy other necessities, which can stimulate other businesses.
When you calculate it this way, the candy doesn't seem so expensive after all.
“Alright, give me thirty jin to try first! There’s a shop in my hometown of Tianning Town!” Li Yingru said cheerfully.
This answer brought a smile to Gu Lili's face. Originally, she planned to go to Donghai Town and then Tianning Town today, and then go to other places tomorrow.
Let's go to Mingyue Town today, so we don't have to go to another town.
After weighing the money, Li Yingru turned around and went to find money to give to Gu Lili.
Gu Lili put away the silver notes and prepared to leave with Gu Erniu.
We still have to go to Mingyue Town today! It will take a long time to go there and back.
"Young lady, are you selling your secret recipe for this candy?" Li Yingru asked.
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