The two returned to the Liu residence, had lunch, and then waited for Li Ershu to return.
Let's discuss when the group should return.
Li Ershu returned shortly after lunch.
Gu Lili saw Li Ershu's happy expression from afar and guessed that Li Ershu must have gained something from going out today.
Just as Gu Lili had predicted, Li Ershu put down his things and took out the contract he had signed that day from his pocket.
"Lili, look! This is the contract I signed today."
Li Ershu smiled and handed the contract to Gu Lili, then took out the deposit he had received that day from his pocket and placed it on the table in front of Gu Lili.
Gu Lili took the contract from Li Ershu and looked at it carefully.
There were six transactions that included a deposit, and four transactions that did not include a deposit.
In just one afternoon, Li Ershu actually ordered 3,500 bars of soap.
If all these people come with contracts to collect the soap, Gu Lili can earn three thousand five hundred taels of silver.
Gu Lili couldn't help but give Li Ershu a thumbs up.
"Second Uncle! You're really amazing!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
Li Ershu scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed by Gu Lili's praise.
"Hey! It's not that I'm so great, it's all thanks to your ideas that I was able to sign so many contracts!"
Gu Lili shook her head.
Her idea was good, it was just a contract. The idea of using sugar paintings to attract attention was actually Li Ershu's own.
"Second Uncle, don't be modest. I'll take this contract for now. If someone comes to buy soap with this contract, you'll get a 10% commission," Gu Lili said with a smile.
Li Ershu was completely confused and had no idea what Gu Lili meant by "ten percent".
Seeing this, Chang'an guessed, "I guess what Lili meant by 'ten percent' is that out of one hundred taels of silver, you have ten taels!"
Gu Lili smiled and gave Chang'an a thumbs-up.
"That's right, that's exactly what I meant. Chang'an, you're really smart." Gu Lili praised without reservation.
Chang'an wasn't as embarrassed as Li Ershu, but somehow his ears changed.
Li Ershu had also calculated the quantities on the contract, counting them on his fingers.
One hundred taels has ten taels, and one thousand taels has one hundred taels.
If all 3,500 taels of silver are used to pick up goods at Gu Manor today, then that amount to 350 taels!
Li Ershu's eyes widened in surprise!
That means he earned 350 taels of silver in just one afternoon.
This is something Li Ershu couldn't even imagine.
Just yesterday, Li Ershu felt that a pleasure boat costing fifty taels was extravagant.
Unexpectedly, he was able to earn so much money in just one day.
No wonder so many people are willing to dine on pleasure boats.
Turns out, sometimes making money is that easy.
"Lili, no, no, no, ten percent is really too much." Li Ershu quickly shook his head and refused.
Although he wanted to make money, now that he has, it feels like a dream and is unreal.
In fact, his first thought was that he couldn't take that much money.
Gu Lili waved her hand and said, "Second Uncle, this is not much at all, and this is money you earned with your own intelligence, so just take it without worry."
Seeing Li Ershu's restless appearance, Gu Lili continued.
"Second Uncle, there are ways to make money in this world that don't necessarily require physical labor. Our brains are also very important. Look at you, you came up with the idea of using sugar paintings to attract people, which is why you signed so many contracts. This money is rightfully yours."
While being willing to put in the effort is important, sometimes, using your brain can earn you more money.
After hearing what Gu Lili said, Li Ershu also began to think about what Gu Lili had said.
Gu Lili's words are indeed correct.
Just like my parents, they work tirelessly in the fields all day long, but they only earn so little money.
Sometimes, using your brain is indeed very important.
“But Lili, 10% is really too much! How about 5%?” Li Ershu continued to refuse.
Although he felt that Gu Lili's words made sense, the money really came too easily.
It was something he couldn't accept all at once.
Gu Lili said helplessly, "Second Uncle, you think this is too much? Do you still want to marry Miss Liu? People must have desires to earn more money. You think a few hundred taels is too much? What if you sign a bigger contract in the future? Will you not even dare to ask for it back?"
Gu Lili understood what Li Ershu was thinking. He had lived an honest and simple life for more than ten years, and suddenly he could earn so much money, which was indeed beyond his comprehension.
After all, Li Ershu had a stereotype of his maternal grandparents, who had toiled in the fields for a living.
"I...of course I want to marry Miss Liu! But..."
Gu Lili interrupted Li Ershu with a smile.
"If you want to marry me, just listen to me. Take it. That's settled then. Stop arguing!"
As soon as Gu Lili finished speaking, she saw Liu Miaoyin standing at the door.
She was carrying a plate of pastries, her face flushed, while a servant followed behind her carrying a tray of dishes.
Judging from the looks of it, they must have been worried that Li Ershu hadn't eaten lunch, so they came to bring him some.
Her face was so red; she must have heard what Li Ershu said.
Following Gu Lili's gaze, Li Ershu also spotted Liu Miaoyin.
Suddenly, blushing seemed to spread to Li Ershu's face, as if it were contagious.
Liu Miaoyin gritted her teeth, quickly walked into the house, and put down the pastries in her hand.
"Brother Ershu, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Hurry up and eat, I'm leaving!"
Before her maid could even put the dishes down, Liu Miaoyin ran away shyly.
All that remained was Li Ershu, who was grinning like a lovesick fool as he watched Liu Miaoyin's retreating figure.
Even after the maid had placed the dishes and left, Li Ershu still hadn't looked away.
Gu Lili coughed teasingly and joked, "Oh dear, Second Uncle, are you trying to glare two holes through the Liu family's wall?"
Li Ershu then realized he had lost his composure and quickly turned around.
"Lili, stop teasing me! I'll go out again after lunch and try to sign a few more contracts. I'm determined to marry Miss Liu!" Li Ershu said earnestly.
No sooner had Li Ershu finished speaking than they heard footsteps fading away outside the door.
The three of them peeked out and saw that Liu Miaoyin had returned and had heard Li Ershu's heartfelt words again.
She ran away shyly.
Liu Miaoyin had just delivered the pastries and hadn't even had a chance to speak to Gu Lili and the others before she ran away shyly.
After running a few steps, he felt it was impolite, so he mustered up his courage and decided to go to Gu Lili and the others again.
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