Chapter 451: Transaction Failed
"My mutton is twenty cents per pound. Would you like to buy it alive or slaughtered?"
"Buy a live sheep." Jia Yanbing said without thinking.
The meat is no longer fresh if it is killed. Although it is unlucky to keep it alive, it can be sold at a good price.
"Alive? How are you going to transport it?"
"We have our own way to do this, but what's the price you're offering, boss?"
How could the old sheepman sell live sheep before? He had only sold mutton before, and this was the first time he sold a live sheep. However, he calculated the price in his mind, and if it was a live sheep, it would probably cost twelve cents per pound.
So he quoted a price, "12 cents per pound of live sheep."
Jia Yanbing smiled and shook his head. "My fellow villager, the price you gave me this year is a bit high. You probably only know how to herd sheep, but you don't know the market price of mutton this year, right? If my guess is correct, the sheep at the border should be unsalable this year. You should be able to sense it yourself, right?"
Jia Yanbing's words made the old sheep head feel a little nervous. The sheep in his family had indeed grown fast and reproduced a lot in the past two years. He thought that his sheep-raising skills had improved. Could it be related to the weather in recent years?
In recent years, not to mention livestock, even crops have had a bumper harvest. Those families in their village who used to have no food to eat can now fill their stomachs. In the past, the doors and windows in the village would be closed before dark in winter, and everyone would have gone to bed. But now, smoke is rising from every house, indicating that everyone has enough food to get through the winter and will not go to bed hungry.
But the old sheephead didn't want to sell his sheep at a low price. After all, he had worked hard for a year or two to raise the sheep, and he had to earn some hard work pay.
"My fellow villager, I don't know what you are talking about. I just herd sheep in the village and have never been far away. Who knows if you are kidding me? If you really want to buy it, I will give you twelve cents per pound. If you want to buy it cheaper, I don't have it."
The old man was determined and refused to give in no matter what was said. His tone was very clear: this is the price, it’s up to you to buy it or not.
Jia Yanbing slowed down his tone and his attitude was very easy-going, making people want to get close to him. His affinity is really great.
"Brother, we are staying in the inn in the town. Your village is only two quarters of an hour away from the town. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask about the market. I will also give you my lowest price. I am willing to take all your sheep at once. Each catty is ten cents, and you have to deliver them to me. It will probably take several days to get there. We can pay part of the deposit first, and then pay the rest after the sheep are delivered."
When the old sheep leader heard this, he stood up angrily and was about to chase the man away.
"You lowered the price and still want me to be responsible for delivering it? You are robbing me, right? I won't sell it anymore. I won't sell it anymore. Please leave."
There was no change in the expression on Jia Yanbing's face. He still looked calm and confident.
"Brother, you need at least 700 to 800 kilograms of hay every day, right? That means at least 400 coins a day, which is 12 taels of silver a month. And the price I'm giving you now is 10 coins per kilogram, which is already a high price. In another month, the sheep from the west will come over, and you won't be able to sell your sheep for even 8 coins per kilogram. You will lose another 12 taels of silver a month. Brother, you should do the math yourself."
Jia Yanbing said this calmly, then nodded politely and left.
Wan Laoer listened carefully throughout the whole process. This time he understood a little bit. This time the test was about psychological warfare. But he also came from the west. Didn't he hear that there were too many sheep this year to sell? Could it be that he didn't pay attention?
Wan Laoer hurriedly followed behind. As soon as they reached the yard, the hostess brought out a few bowls of cooked goat milk.
"Ah. Why are you leaving now? Why don't you stay for a while? The goat milk is ready."
Jia Yanbing took a look at the goat milk on the tray in the woman's hand, turned around and walked back.
"Since sister-in-law has cooked it, we can't let your hospitality go to waste."
Jia Yanbing called Wan Laoer and Fubao over and handed each of them a bowl.
Wan Laoer couldn't figure out what Jia Yanbing was up to.
The business deal has collapsed, how can I still drink other people’s goat milk?
He was a little too embarrassed to drink it anyway, but as he watched Jia Yanbing drink it sip by sip, he couldn't help but pick up the bowl and put it under his nose to smell it. A rich milky aroma hit his face, making Wan Laoer swallow his saliva.
Not to mention Fubao, who is a real foodie. With such delicious food, he grabbed a big bowl and drank it heartily without anyone asking him to.
Even after finishing a bowl of goat's milk, she still felt unsatisfied and licked the bowl clean, making it cleaner than her face.
The woman watched Fubao's actions and was very pleased.
"Oh, this little girl, why is she so lovable?"
Fubao handed the bowl to the woman with both hands and said with a sweet smile: "Aunt, the goat milk you cooked is so delicious. This is the first time for Fubao to drink such delicious goat milk. Thank you."
The wrinkles on the woman's face were all smiling. Fubao's voice was soft, sweet, good-looking, and polite. The woman couldn't help but like Fubao even more after hearing him.
"Then can I make you another bowl? I don't have anything else at home, but I have plenty of goat milk."
Fubao glanced at Wan Laoer and Jia Yanbing, and seeing that they had almost finished drinking, he shook his head and said, "No, thank you, auntie. One bowl is enough for Fubao. You can make some for yourself. Drinking it will keep grandma healthy."
The woman touched Fubao's little head with envy. She had two sons but no daughter. Both children were sent to school in the county town and came back once a month. It had only been a few days since they left, but she already missed them. Seeing Fubao, such a cute girl, she also wanted a little daughter.
"Okay, auntie drinks it too. Next time you come to my house, I'll cook goat milk for you to drink. I'll also make a lot of snacks with goat milk. I'll pack some for you. How about you try my cooking?"
"Yeah, okay."
Fubao nodded happily, his eyes lighting up.
"You're still giving them goat milk? They're trying to steal our sheep. You'd better feed the goat milk to the dogs instead of giving it to them."
After being angry in the house for a while, the old sheep heard the noise outside, strode out and scolded the woman.
The woman was a little confused about the situation, but seeing that the boss was angry, she knew that the deal must have fallen through. However, even if the deal failed, the friendship still existed. When people come to someone's home, they are guests, and they can't just leave without even having a drink of water. What would happen to their family then?
The woman smiled at Jia Yanbing and the others a little embarrassedly, "My man has this kind of temper. Please excuse me. Since the deal doesn't work out, I have to drink the goat milk."
After hearing what his wife said, the old man was very angry, but he didn't dare to lose his temper with her. He just turned around and went back into the house, slamming the door.
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