Following Gu Lili's words, he said, "That's right, that's what I think too!"
As he spoke, he took another big bite of the pancake that Gu Lili handed him.
Lord Lin also felt that Gu Lili's words made sense. He also worked in the fields all day long, so it wouldn't hurt for him to eat more.
This morning's breakfast was completely devoured.
After eating and resting for a while, Lord Lin took his servant to the fields.
Lin Xiyao, along with the embroiderers, Gu Huanhuan, and Zheng Yue, started doing needlework.
Gu Lili didn't have time to play with Lin Xiyao today, because the soap makers were starting to arrive one after another.
It was the same group of people who had helped make the candy before, so Gu Lili felt at ease using their services.
"Lili, are we making candy again today?" Uncle Dazhu asked, coming over to ask.
Yesterday, Gu Lili also asked Chang'an to inform everyone that they would not be going to the fields today, but would be working at Gu Lili's house, which is why Uncle Dazhu made such a guess.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "Today's tasks are easier than those for making candy. I'll assign you your tasks later."
As for what she will do, Gu Lili will keep that a secret for now.
Because it's quite troublesome to explain.
When the finished product is released, everyone will naturally know.
However, just like with the previous maltose, Gu Lili keeps the recipe a secret.
Just as everyone was assigning tasks, Old Mrs. Li and Li Tiansheng arrived, followed by Li Ershu, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.
"Lili, did I fail to do anything this morning?" Old Mrs. Li asked apologetically as she stepped forward.
Yesterday, she carelessly put aside what she was doing, and today she's late again, so she can't help feeling uneasy.
Gu Lili smiled at Grandma Li and said, "It's not late, the time is just right. Grandma, you should stay outside and tend the fire, just like Grandma Yang."
The two of them tacitly agreed not to mention yesterday's events again. However, Gu Lili still thought she would ask about the details when they had lunch later.
Gu Lili continued to say to Li Tiansheng, "Third Uncle, why don't you take a few people to the other side of the mountain and cut some more bamboo? I'll tell you more about things later."
Pillars are natural molds and are indispensable.
Gu Lili has already assigned all the people.
Grandma Yang and Grandma Li tended the fire, eight people were responsible for rendering lard, and four people were responsible for cleaning the pork fat and cutting it into small pieces.
Chang'an was sent by Gu Lili to the seaside to burn seashells into lime and then bring them back.
This is a secret job. Gu Yun Chu has gone to the restaurant right now, so Chang An is the only one who can do it.
Gu Chenxi was responsible for some logistical work. Because there were many people working and the work was in high temperatures, tea was essential.
Fearing that someone might suffer from heatstroke, Gu Li specially prepared some mung beans and had Gu Chenxi boil them into a soup for everyone to drink as tea.
After Gu Lili made the assignments, everyone started doing their tasks in an orderly manner.
Gu Lili finally had time to greet Li Ershu, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
"Second Uncle, you've come to get some candy, haven't you?" Gu Lili asked.
Although she asked that question, she clearly sensed that Li Ershu's actions were more than just taking candy.
As expected, Li Ershu scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Sigh, I've run into a bit of trouble and wanted to hear your opinion, Lili."
The reason Li Ershu came to ask Gu Lili was because he felt that although Gu Lili was young, she had a lot of insight.
"Let me guess, is there someone else like you who has started a sugar painting business?" Gu Lili guessed.
Seeing Li Ershu nod, Gu Lili was not surprised.
From the moment Li Ershu started this business, she knew that there would definitely be imitators.
That's human nature; if they see others making money doing something, they'll definitely try to do it too.
Gu Lili asked, "Second Uncle, do you have any thoughts?"
Seeing Li Ershu's hesitant expression, Gu Lili guessed that he probably already had an idea in mind, but just wanted to ask for her opinion.
Li Ershu thought for a moment and said, “Lili, I’ve inquired. Their candy is bought from other shops and it doesn’t taste as good as yours. But they can’t resist the fact that their price is one coin cheaper than mine. If you calculate it, they can make about one coin profit per candy, but they just won’t raise their prices. They’re determined to compete with me.”
Gu Lili listened but did not interrupt Li Ershu. Instead, she gestured for him to continue.
“I’ve thought about it, and instead of engaging in this pointless competition with them, I’d rather buy some candy from you and then resell it to them. Of course, I don’t mean you’d give me the candy back at the same price.”
Li Ershu explained anxiously, "That's right, I was thinking of selling the sugar painting technique to others as well, so they can compete among themselves. What do you think?"
After Li Ershu finished speaking in one go, Gu Lili understood.
Indeed, as Li Ershu said, if Li Ershu wants to continue making sugar paintings, he can only follow others and lower his prices to sell them.
That would lead to cutthroat competition, and you wouldn't make any money, but you'd be exhausted.
Gu Lili thought for a moment and then asked, "Second Uncle, don't you want to do some big business?"
While she was asking Li Ershu, she already had a plan in mind.
She sells all her candy to the Han family, but relying solely on the Han family is actually quite risky.
If Gu Lili and the Han family have a falling out one day, then this sales channel will be cut off.
It would be better to take this opportunity to plan ahead and let Li Ershu take the maltose out to explore and find more merchants.
"Yes, of course I want to!" Li Ershu said decisively.
Gu Lili nodded. This matter still needed further planning, but she still gave Li Ershu a general overview of the situation.
To everyone's surprise, Li Ershu was so frightened after hearing this that he immediately stood up.
"No, Lili, I did want to do a bigger business, but I never thought I'd do something that big!" Li Ershu exclaimed in surprise.
Recently, he has been frequently traveling to various towns and has heard more or less about the Han family.
He was just a farmer, but his skill in sugar painting was remarkable.
He wouldn't even dare to dream of collaborating with businesses like the Han family.
Seeing Li Ershu's expression, Gu Lili said with a sarcastic smile, "Hey, Second Uncle, who was it that was so loudly saying they wanted to do business? They haven't even started yet, and they're already backing out!"
Sure enough, Li Ershu couldn't resist Gu Lili's provocation and immediately gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Okay, okay, I said it. I'm not backing down. I'm just a little slow to recover."
Gu Lili was drawn to Li Ershu's indomitable spirit, so it was perfect to entrust this task to him.
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