Chapter 89 Aunt Li searches for her target...
Chapter 89
Lin Mujin took Wang Xiaoli to the fishing village by bus early in the morning.
This time she was not running around like a headless fly, but went straight to the fisherman's house.
These are the same stores where I bought dried seafood last time.
Of course, she doesn’t go to every house, she also has her priorities.
The aunt should be a nice, generous and welcoming person. Her family may be large and have an average financial situation, but the house should be clean and tidy.
"Aunt Li, I'm here again." This was her first goal.
It was not low tide, so Aunt Li did not go fishing, but was mending her fishing nets in the yard.
Aunt Li stood up quickly when she heard the noise and said with a smile, "It's Miss Lin, come in quickly, have you finished eating the dried seafood?"
Lin Mujin sat on the stool in the main room and felt a lot warmer. The temperature was low and the wind was strong in the morning at the seaside. Fortunately, she was wearing a thin sweater, otherwise she would have caught a cold.
I turned my head to look at Wang Xiaoli again. She was just wearing an ordinary long-sleeved shirt and didn't feel cold at all. She was worthy of being from Northeast China and could withstand the cold.
"I'm not here to buy dried seafood this time. I bought a lot last time and haven't finished it yet."
The actual situation is that I didn’t eat much, just like what Cousin Lin said, it was too troublesome.
I've been busy lately and really don't have the energy to soak dried seafood for three or four days.
"I came here this time because I want to do business with Aunt Li."
Aunt Li poured tea for the two of them. "Tea, what's your business? Want to buy seafood? It's cheaper if you buy in bulk."
Lin Mujin smiled but changed the subject, "Aunt Li, where are your children?"
The last time we came here, there were four or five of us, big and small.
Aunt Li replied, "Some of them are in school and looking for temporary jobs. They can't just sit here and eat for free. They eat too much. I can't afford to feed them anymore."
Lin Mujin took a sip of tea, which tasted a bit bitter. "Not really, your family still has a fishing boat."
Aunt Li said, "That was bought by three families together, and going out to sea is too dangerous, and you can't make much money."
Lin Mujin nodded in agreement. "Yes, going out to sea is too dangerous. Aunt Li, my business is completely risk-free and I can earn at least two thousand dollars a month. I wonder if your family would be willing to do it?"
After so much preparation, we finally get to the point.
Aunt Li was of course interested. "What business?"
Lin Mujin said, "My food shop needs a large amount of small oysters. They're 2 yuan per pound. I'll start with 30 pounds a day, and I'll definitely increase the amount later. I guarantee you'll earn at least 2,000 yuan a month."
Aunt Li didn't expect such a good thing to happen. "Promise, I promise."
Lin Mujin knew she wouldn't refuse, but she said, "Aunt Li, don't worry. Just listen to me. The tide is out this afternoon, so you can have the children go to the reef to pry the oysters. Then, at five o'clock the next morning, you can open the shells and dig out the meat. Wash the oyster meat two or three times, making sure it's not broken or covered in sand. Then, use a net bag to drain the water and put it in a plastic bucket. Deliver it to the market in Sham Shui Po before half past six. They'll be weighed and paid for right there. We'll also cover the round-trip bus fare."
There are many requirements, but there are also benefits.
Aunt Li listened very carefully. She didn't think that washing the oyster meat a few times was considered a job, and getting up at five in the morning to pry the oysters was nothing. Her family usually got up at this time.
The round trip bus fare is also reimbursed, and the most important thing is that the salary is paid on a daily basis!
"No problem, I can agree to anything."
Lin Mujin thought for a moment and said, "It's because of my last encounter with Aunt Li that I felt she was a straightforward and clean person, so I came straight to your house this time. If you have a scale, remember to bring it with you so we can weigh it in person at the market."
If you weigh it once, the data will be almost correct.
No need to worry about ghost scales or anything like that.
Only a business that is open and honest can last long.
Aunt Li smiled, her eyes curved. "I have a scale at home. It's very accurate. I've been using it for years."
Lin Mujin didn't expect it to go so smoothly. "Then let's start supplying it tomorrow. Aunt Li, I have to emphasize that the oysters must be fresh. Don't open the shells the night before. You know that seafood can be harmful if it's not handled properly. We all want to make a little money, and if we get into trouble, it will be troublesome."
She couldn't watch the whole time, so she could only tap it once.
In fact, it is almost winter now, and it is not that hot. The temperature at the seaside is even lower, so it won’t be a big problem even if the shells are opened the night before.
But fresh ingredients can help food stalls make more delicious food, which can attract more customers.
Aunt Li hastily assured him, "Don't worry, we won't do anything immoral."
Seeing that she was so anxious that she almost raised her hand to swear, Lin Mujin chose to believe her. "Aunt Li, I still trust you, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you to seek cooperation. One more thing, the weather at the seaside is unpredictable, and not every day is suitable for oyster opening. I want your family to make money, but I don't want you to put yourself in danger. If the weather is not suitable, you can open more in advance. As long as you don't open the shells, you can store them for a day or two without any problem."
She was also preparing for a rainy day, fearing that the product might be out of stock due to weather reasons.
Aunt Li nodded. "I know that."
Lin Mujin stood up and extended her hand, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."
The two sides shook hands and smiled at each other.
Lin Mujin asked again, "Do you want me to go to the market with you and visit my food stall so that there won't be any problems with the delivery tomorrow morning? We'll reimburse the bus fare."
Aunt Li didn't hesitate at all. "Wait a moment, I'll change my clothes."
This is what we need to go and see.
She didn't think the other party would cheat her, but she wanted to remember the location for easier delivery.
Soon Aunt Li came out after changing her clothes. Lin Mujin called Wang Xiaoli and the other two to walk towards the bus stop together.
Aunt Li felt that this girl was a little abnormal. "Who is this girl? Why is she so silent?"
Lin Mujin explained, "She came from the mainland and already has legal status, but she can't speak Cantonese well, so she's not very willing to speak."
Aunt Li couldn't help but take a few more glances. "She works in your shop?"
Lin Mujin nodded, "Yes, she works very hard and seriously."
Aunt Li probably had more questions, but she didn't ask because she was worried about Wang Xiaoli's presence. Lin Mujin was also unwilling to talk more about Wang Xiaoli. Nowadays, Hong Kong people are not very friendly to inland smugglers and migrant workers.
So he changed the subject, "Aunt Li, wait until we cooperate a few times, and then you can let your child deliver the goods."
Aunt Li nodded. "That's good. I'm a little carsick."
Lin Mujin quickly said, "When you get on the bus, sit next to the window. It will be much better. If the reaction is still severe, you can buy a lemon or something and put it under your nose."
Aunt Li listened to the advice and said, "Okay, I'll sit by the window."
After a while, Aunt Li took the initiative to start a conversation and talked about her specialty - making fish balls.
"Next time, I'll treat you to fish ball soup. My kids love it."
Lin Mujin also wanted to build a good relationship, so she nodded and agreed, "Then I must try it."
Soon the bus arrived and the three of them got on and headed towards the food truck.
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