Chapter 292: Why not take advantage of this free shout?
In the small thatched hut where Sang Zhixia and Xu Yu were temporarily staying, Second Aunt Xu held the bowl full of hot water in her hand and didn't even bother to bring it to her mouth. Her look at Xu Yu's face was full of resentment.
"Xu Yu, do you still remember what you promised me before you left?"
Xu Yu lowered his head and poured water without saying a word.
Second Aunt Xu gritted her teeth in anger: "When you came out to look for Xia Xia, I told you repeatedly not to forget Second Aunt's business, and what happened?"
"If I hadn't come today, would you still remember this?"
Xu Yu silently placed the bowl of water in Sang Zhixia's hand.
Sang Zhixia looked around feeling a little guilty, and said with a smile, "Don't be upset, Second Aunt. Xu Yu might have just been busy and forgot, but he..."
"Xia Xia, don't rush to speak for this kid."
Second Aunt Xu took a big gulp of water and said unhappily, "Second Aunt is asking you, do you remember what you said to me before you left?"
Sang Zhixia didn't expect the boomerang to fall back on her. She blinked and opened her mouth silently.
Second Aunt Xu slammed the table in frustration, "You said you'd be back the next day at the latest! Let me wait for you at home before you come back!"
"What happened? Did either of you remember it?"
"Think about how your second aunt has been spending all these days waiting for you two! I've almost grown gray waiting for you to come back!"
The more Aunt Xu thought about it, the angrier she became. Sang Zhixia herself lacked confidence, so she shrank her neck like a quail and didn't respond.
Xu Yu said stubbornly, "Second Aunt, what is it that Zhizhi has to do? How about you tell me now and I'll do it right away?"
"Can you get it done if you go there?"
Aunt Xu rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Can you kill pigs or catch them?"
Xu Yu: “…”
Second Aunt Xu was murderous and heartbreaking. She said bitterly, "Speaking of which, don't even think about running away. Wait until the rules and regulations on the farm are arranged, and then go and guard the stove and boil the oil!"
It was rare for Xu Yu to be so choked that he was speechless. His face twitched and he sat quietly beside Sang Zhixia without saying a word.
Aunt Xu still felt irritated when she saw this. She squinted her eyes and asked, "Why aren't you talking? Have you finally remembered that you've let me down?"
Xu Yu pulled the corners of his mouth into a smile and said seriously, "Second Aunt, you know that Zhizhi has the final say in all matters at home and outside. I never butt in."
Xu Yu touched Sang Zhixia's arm and said flatteringly, "Zhizhi, tell Second Aunt to tell her to tell me to boil the oil."
Sang Zhixia pressed her eyebrows together, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Aunt Xu was so angry that she laughed: "Look at what you have accomplished!"
"I didn't come here today just to chat with you."
Second Aunt Xu did have something important to discuss with Sang Zhixia, and this matter could only be done if Sang Zhixia nodded and said it was okay.
Aunt Xu said, "Didn't I send some of the first batch of soap flowers to the embroidery shop earlier? I had them tinker with them a bit. When I was rushing to cut and deliver spring clothes, I took people to deliver some door to door."
The soap flower that Sang Zhixia took out of her hand was not big, but it was very solid and thick.
It was so heavy that Aunt Xu felt sorry for it and thought it was too extravagant to give it to someone as a gift.
She simply found a mold maker and cut the formed soap flowers into thinner pieces. She was also creative and carved more delicate patterns on the four-piece soap flowers.
After the second transformation, the soap flowers are more delicate and compact. They are carefully wrapped with a soft satin handkerchief and then placed in a wooden box the size of a rouge box.
Such a little thing that has been carefully decorated can be given as a small gift that can be obtained without spending any money. It looks very nice both in appearance and in substance.
Aunt Xu couldn't hold back the feigned anger on her face. She covered her mouth with her handkerchief and said, "When I originally sent it out, I didn't expect such a quick response, but the money that came to my door is unstoppable. I have to be so anxious that I have to come to you for advice."
There are still some stocks in the embroidery shop, but the quantity is too small to meet the demand of many people.
"Not only do they ask for it themselves, but they also ask for a portion for each of their close relatives and friends. They always ask for at least three boxes! The embroidery shop can't produce so many ready-made ones at once!"
It is impossible to push away the money that has already been delivered to your door. It would be unacceptable not to do this business.
Aunt Xu had been waiting patiently at home, but when she thought of the real money that would come flying with wings, she really couldn't wait any longer after waiting for so many days.
Sang Zhixia was a little surprised when she learned the whole story. She sat up straight and said, "According to what Second Aunt said, doesn't that mean it would cost three to five hundred at a time?"
"Three or five hundred is not enough."
Second Aunt Xu thought of how Sang Zhixia had never interacted with outsiders when she was at her mother's house, and how little she knew about the relationships among these wealthy families. A pang of sadness welled up in her heart, and she softened her voice and said, "Although North City may not be very prosperous, there are countless wealthy families with plenty of money."
"The mistress of the house, the daughter of a wealthy family, these people don't go out much, but they have a lot of connections to maintain. A servant from one family comes to ask about the amount of eight or nine families."
"Forget about three or five hundred. Even if you can make over a thousand at once, you won't have trouble selling them!"
Besides, there are more than just wealthy families in the Northwest.
Outside the northwest, there are many more prosperous places with gold and jade. As long as the reputation of the things is established, there will be hope for the future.
After hearing this, Sang Zhixia quickly reviewed the existing information in her mind and said thankfully, "Although this was a bit sudden, fortunately the farm was well prepared."
"The pigs on the farm are ready to be slaughtered, and we also have plenty of shellfish we brought back from the south a month ago. Unless you're in a rush to fill an order, we can start tomorrow."
Second Aunt Xu liked Sang Zhixia's straightforwardness the most. She smiled and nodded non-stop, "That's what I meant too. It's better to do it sooner rather than later."
"That's settled. I also want to tell you something else."
Sang Zhixia: "Second Aunt said."
"Your soap flower has already become famous, and there are many people waiting to buy it with money. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to sell it in the embroidery shop?"
Sang Zhixia didn't expect that Aunt Xu would say this, and was obviously stunned.
Aunt Xu was a little amused when she saw this: "Oh, you silly girl!"
"The embroidery shop deals in clothing materials. Everyone talks about this rare soap flower, but those who don't know it would be hard to imagine it came from an embroidery shop. How can it be so famous?"
"Now that you've made a splash, you should immediately open a bright and spacious shop, put up a plaque and hang a signboard, and promote the reputation of soap flowers with drums and gongs."
"Now, when people talk about soap flowers, the first thing they think of is your shop's name. It's free publicity, so why not?"
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