Chapter 48 Wang Yun's Order
The tofu wrapped in red hot sauce is spicy and satisfying.
"This tofu is so good! The spicier it is, the more I want to eat it! Oh my god, how can it be so delicious?"
The person who spoke was the big man who had just shouted that he wanted to buy tofu.
At the table next to this man was the merchant he had just spoken to. He picked up a piece of cabbage stewed with tofu with his chopsticks. The sweetness of the cabbage combined with the chewiness of the tofu made him take one chopstick after another, and only put down his chopsticks when he felt a little full.
His companion loved Mapo Tofu more. His thick lips were red from the spiciness, but he still ate it with relish, saying as he ate:
"This tofu is good. Let's just take it back and save ourselves the trouble of looking for another source!"
Another person also said: "I think this soft tofu is delicious too, it's soft and smooth, and it's sweet with sugar in it. People in Yangcheng love sweet things, so I'm sure many people will like it. Even the elderly can eat it."
Everyone has a deep understanding of the last sentence. What impresses them most about this tofu is that it is not picky about people. Children and the elderly can eat it. There are many people with bad teeth, and there are not many foods suitable for them.
The more the merchant thought about it, the more he felt it was a good idea. He stood up and said:
"I'll go talk to him. If it's too late, he might lose it."
"Okay, go ahead, I'll eat a few bites."
There are many people who have the same idea. We have all traveled far and wide, so naturally we have good vision.
Wang Yun and the other two were also sitting in the hall eating. They didn't eat anything either, and they also brought a portion to Li Xiaoshu.
The three of them were enjoying their meal when suddenly their vision went dark. It was the elder brother who had just tried to get close to Wang Yun.
"Little brothers, are you eating? Will my name be Fan disturbing you?"
Wang Yun wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Brother Fan, please sit down. We've finished eating, and you're looking for me..."
"To be honest, my dear brother, your tofu is really delicious. I'm a merchant from Yangcheng and I often travel between Yangcheng and Rongcheng. I've never seen tofu like this before, but today I tried it and it was really good. I'd like to buy some, but I wonder how much it's going to cost?"
Those who were paying attention nearby also pricked up their ears to listen, and some even came over and asked:
"Little brother, tell us, everyone likes your tofu very much and wants to take it back home to try."
Wang Yun didn't expect so many people to like it, so he stood up and said, "I wonder if everyone is buying it in small quantities or in bulk, the price must be different."
Fan Xing asked, "How much do you want to buy the goods for?"
"Wholesale starts at 1,000 jin, and the purchase price is 2 wen."
"Hiss—" Everyone took a breath
"I didn't expect this price. It's so delicious, only 2 cents?"
"My boss is kindhearted. He saw that people would starve to death during the cold winter, so he put a lot of effort into developing this tofu. He only hopes that everyone can have a full stomach and a good year. Therefore, although the purchase price of tofu is low, the selling price cannot be too high, otherwise it would go against the boss's original intention."
These words were said by Xie Shuangbai, but he just mentioned them briefly. Now Wang Yun exaggerated them.
"He is a kind man. Many people do starve to death every winter. It's not so bad in Rongcheng, but the closer to the border, the worse it is..." an old man sighed.
Everyone fell silent and sighed deeply.
"Little brother, I'm from Fencheng. I'm willing to order 10,000 kilograms of tofu and sell it to the people of Fencheng at a low price when I go back!" said a bearded merchant.
Wang Yun stood up and bowed to him. "Big Brother, you may be kind and righteous, but I can't ask you to lose money. The boss said that the cost of transporting the goods back and forth is also a cost, and the price can be increased according to the distance."
The bearded man laughed and said, "Your boss is kind and righteous. From now on, I will make a long-term tofu contract with you. My name is Zamon, and we will be friends from now on!"
"Brother Zamon! Your order is too large. I have to go back and queue up the order, but since you're the first one in line, I'll definitely expedite it. I have 5,000 kilograms of firm tofu and 2,000 kilograms of tender tofu in stock right now."
As soon as Wang Yun finished speaking, Zamon waved his hand and said, "I want them all!"
Fan Xing was anxious. He was the one who went to talk first, so how come this bearded guy got there first?
"Little brother, I was here first, why... did I give him the tofu?"
Although Fan Xing was angry, his attitude was still good.
Zamon said bluntly, "It's true that you negotiated first, but you kept hesitating. Don't dilly-dally when doing business. Southern merchants are always hesitant!"
Wang Yun saw the two men about to argue and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Brothers, please don't get angry. Our workshop is still under construction. For now, each caravan can only order 10,000 kilograms and ship them in batches. Is that okay with you?"
He went on to say:
"If you two are not in a hurry to go back, you can come with me to the workshop to take a look. In the future, you can send someone to the workshop directly to pick up goods. Our boss also accepts soybeans in exchange for tofu. 1,000 kilograms of soybeans for 500 kilograms of tofu. However, the soybeans must be of good quality and cannot be mixed with bad beans, otherwise the cooperation will be cancelled."
When Fan Xing heard this, he felt much calmer. He could even exchange it for soybeans, which was perfect. Soybeans were cheap, and in some places he could buy a bag for just a few cents.
"Then please take us to the workshop tomorrow!"
"We'd like to order tofu too, but the quantity won't be as large as theirs, is that okay?"
The person who was speaking was a short-term merchant in the surrounding area. He couldn't eat ten thousand kilograms.
"Of course, big brother. The minimum order is 1,000 kilograms. The tofu is so solid that 1,000 kilograms will be gone in a big village. Besides, our old tofu can be frozen when it gets cold and will not go bad all winter."
When Wang Yun said this, everyone was surprised again: "How can this old tofu last all winter without going bad?"
"Brother, I can still lie to you. Freezing tofu in the snow won't spoil all winter!"
"This is great! It can be stored just like cabbage, and the two are delicious together! I'll order 5,000 kilograms of firm tofu!"
"I'll also order 5,000 kilograms."
"And me!"
For a while, the place was bustling with noise. Everyone was afraid that they wouldn't be able to place an order, and they were also afraid that if they placed an order, the shipment would be late. In short, Wang Yun and the other two were exhausted, especially Wang Yun, who was so tired that he was talking until his mouth was dry.
Li Xiaoshu, who was looking at the goods outside, was also pulled in by Hei Dou to explain. He was stunned when he saw so many orders.
The next morning, everyone had breakfast.
Zamon paid the money readily, and all 7,000 kilograms of tofu were taken away by his men. He sent a team of people back to sell the tofu first.
The remaining team continued to wait for him at the inn.
Wang Yun and his companions took the merchants who wanted to order tofu to Xiaoshi Village.
Even the innkeeper sent a waiter to follow him to find out the way. He also wanted to order tofu. If this delicacy is ready, it will attract a lot of customers. Only a fool would not make money.
Sitting on the wobbly donkey cart, everyone looked at the desolate surroundings, secretly curious about what kind of person the boss Wang Yun mentioned was.
They were really curious about the boss who could make such tofu and train such subordinates.
Don't underestimate Wang Yun's young age because he has a good business mind. Although he is still a little immature, he will become a great man in the future.
Then I thought about my own sons and nephews. If there was such a capable person among them, I wouldn’t have to worry about the size of my family fortune in the future.
If Xie Shuangbai knew what they were thinking, he would really say: Hey guys! He was born to be a businessman. He can draw inferences from just a few words. That's not to say he is very capable!
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