The siblings exchanged another glance, their lips curving slightly upwards.
It seems like this deal is almost certainly going to happen!
Shopkeeper Han felt that the siblings' candy was indeed of the highest quality, but he couldn't make that decision himself.
I'm just a branch manager of the Han family, and I need to consult with the head of the Han family before I can make a decision on this matter.
"Young man, I find your candy quite good, but I can't cook it. Could I buy a pound first so my family head can try it before making a decision?" Shopkeeper Han said with a smile.
The Han family's businesses were spread throughout the entire Southern Yue Kingdom. At this time, Gu Lili did not realize that a huge fortune was right in front of her.
Upon hearing this, Gu Erniu immediately looked at Gu Lili.
Gu Lili thought for a moment and said, "That's fine then. I'll sell you one pound first, and I'll ask around at other stores for the rest. I'll come back next time to ask you for your decision!"
Shopkeeper Han felt a pang of guilt seeing such fine candy about to be sold to a rival.
However, since he couldn't make the decision himself, he nodded in agreement.
Gu Lili and her brother still asked for 100 coins per catty, and Manager Han paid without haggling.
After the transaction was completed, Gu Lili and Gu Erniu continued to promote their candy.
The siblings had just gone out when Han Mingyue emerged from behind the curtain.
Actually, he arrived a little later than Gu Lili and the others. He came in through the back door, so Gu Lili didn't notice him.
This Han family business was originally his family's property. Recently, his father sent him here to study with Master Yuan.
He hadn't been in Mingyue Town for many days. Today, while he was out for a stroll, he was targeted by a thief, which led to that incident.
The reason he didn't come out earlier was that he was afraid Gu Lili would give him another beating.
This was the first time he had ever met such a fierce girl.
"Uncle Han, what did you buy? Let me see!" Han Mingyue said.
Shopkeeper Han smiled and handed the candy to Han Mingyue. The reason he hadn't asked Han Mingyue earlier was precisely because of her; Han Mingyue didn't care about her family's business at all.
He only wants to study the classics and is nothing like the head of his household.
However, the head of the Han family did not force Han Mingyue, after all, the Han family had three sons.
Therefore, they let Han Mingyue focus on his studies and didn't force him to manage the family business.
Han Mingyue popped the candy into her mouth; it was really delicious.
"Uncle Han, hurry up and chase after them, and sell all the candy. If we sell it all to the competitors, our candy won't sell well!" Han Mingyue said anxiously.
Actually, the deliciousness of the candy was secondary; the most important thing was that Han Mingyue wanted to repay Gu Lili's kindness.
Manager Han looked at Han Mingyue with some confusion, wondering when this ancestor had suddenly become interested in doing business.
However, he didn't ask the question aloud, but instead took off after her.
Although Han Mingyue doesn't manage the Han family's business, that doesn't mean he can't.
Gu Lili and her brother had only taken a few steps when they were stopped by a voice from behind.
"Young man, wait, wait!" Manager Han called out breathlessly.
The siblings turned around and looked at Manager Han with curiosity.
Did Manager Han change his mind when he suddenly called out to him?
Manager Han, catching his breath, said, "I'll take all of this candy!"
When Gu Erniu heard that Manager Han had suddenly changed his mind, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Although Gu Lili was curious as to why Manager Han suddenly changed his mind, the fact that the candy was sold was a good thing.
The siblings followed Manager Han back to the Han Family Trading Company. When Han Mingyue saw them returning from afar, she was so frightened that she immediately darted behind the curtain again.
Manager Han entered the room but did not see Han Mingyue. He shook his head and said nothing.
The remaining sugar weighed forty-eight jin (approximately 43 catties), though there were originally about seventy jin (approximately 35 kg) in total. Gu Lili kept some for her family to eat.
Shopkeeper Han smiled and handed over four taels and eight hundred cash to Gu Lili. Gu Lili accepted the money without hesitation.
Why didn't Manager Han bargain? It's because the Han family owns shops everywhere.
Food prices are rising, but this isn't just happening in one place.
Instead, the entire Southern Yue Kingdom began to rise, as the freezing rain of the previous days had caused disasters in almost the entire northern part of the country.
Grain production is almost entirely declining, so the current price increase is just the beginning.
In time, it will probably become even more outrageous.
"Manager Han, thank you so much. I wish you great success in your business," Gu Lili said with a smile.
Shopkeeper Han nodded repeatedly, "Where do you live? If we need this candy, we can go get it ourselves next time!"
After all, with so many shops, the number would be considerable if needed.
Upon hearing this, Gu Erniu unconsciously clenched his fist again.
Gu Lili smiled and patted Gu Erniu on the shoulder, then told Manager Han her home address.
The siblings chatted with Manager Han for a while before leaving Han's Trading Company.
As soon as Han Mingyue saw that the person had left, she immediately came out again.
"Uncle Han, my elder brother is currently in Jiangbei Prefecture checking accounts. I'll be heading there with A Niu in a bit to give him some of this candy!" Han Mingyue said.
Han Mingyue thought buying candy from Gu Lili's family was a trivial matter, but he didn't know that if this matter succeeded, Gu Lili would become very wealthy.
However, what Gu Lili considered wealth was nothing more than a drop in the ocean to Han Mingyue.
To say that the Han family is as wealthy as a country wouldn't be an exaggeration.
The Han family's business extends far beyond this trading company, encompassing multiple industries.
For example, teahouses, taverns, banks, brothels, and so on.
Manager Han looked at Han Mingyue as if he had seen a ghost; wasn't this a bit too enthusiastic?
Could it be that she's taken a liking to...?
No, no, the image of Gu Lili flashed through Manager Han's mind.
Judging from her sallow and emaciated appearance, almost like a man, Han Mingyue shouldn't be like that...
Shopkeeper Han shook his head, deciding he didn't want to speculate any further.
Han Mingyue explained to the shopkeeper that she should take out half of the candy, then went to the backyard to find A Niu, and the two hurriedly headed towards Jiangbei Prefecture.
After leaving the Korean-style shopping mall, Gu Lili and her brother decided to take a stroll since it wasn't too late.
Because Gu Lili needs to "buy" grain, she has to send Gu Erniu away.
"Erniu, take this money and wander around over there. See if there are any business opportunities! Consider it a good training session!" Gu Lili smiled and handed a string of cash to Gu Erniu.
Gu Erniu had no doubts and took the money, heading in the direction Gu Lili pointed.
The two agreed to meet at the four pillars' oxcart place later.
Gu Lili turned around and started browsing on her own.
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