Uncle Jiang paused for a moment, tilted the load on his shoulder, and continued walking.
"Wan'er, why did you give the waiter osmanthus-scented mosquito coils just now? It's such a waste." Uncle Jiang felt a pang of heartache when he thought about it.
That's four coins!
It's one thing to give the shopkeeper one, but why not give the waiter osmanthus-scented mosquito coils? Or even just regular ones would be fine!
Uncle Jiang felt heartbroken thinking about how he had earned four coins less than he had.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xun said disapprovingly, "Second Uncle, you don't understand. If the mosquito coils we give the waiter every night are not the same as the shopkeeper's, the waiter will think that we are treating people differently and that we are looking down on people."
Where is that carrying pole you used to carry on your shoulders now?
Besides, our oxen are still in someone else's stable. If we give the waiter some benefits, wouldn't he help us look after them? Moreover, we'll be setting up our stall in town every day from now on, so won't we still need his help to move the oxcart around frequently?"
Jiang Wanwan was quite surprised that Jiang Xun could say such a thing.
I never expected Jiang Xun to be so farsighted, knowing how to think three steps ahead for every one step he takes.
“Fourth Brother is right, that’s only one of the reasons,” Jiang Wanwan said.
"Oh? There are other reasons?" Jiang Xun looked at Jiang Wanwan curiously.
"Laifu Restaurant is a restaurant, and even if its business can't compare to Laixiang Restaurant, its daily customer traffic is still quite good. People like Uncle Laifu and Brother Dakang often come into contact with people, so if our mosquito coils are effective, they might even advertise for us and promote them more."
Moreover, I learned from Zhang Dakang that Uncle Laifu also runs a general store in addition to this restaurant. Maybe he'll find the mosquito coils useful and order them from us.”
Uncle Jiang listened in stunned silence, his admiration for Jiang Wanwan flowing like a mighty river.
If his hands weren't tied up, he would have given his niece a big thumbs up. "Niece, you're so smart, your uncle is truly ashamed of himself."
Jiang Wanwan said with a smile, "Second Uncle, don't underestimate yourself. Just listen and learn more."
"Yes, yes, Second Uncle will definitely learn more!" Second Uncle Jiang said firmly.
"By the way, niece, did you draw the picture on your oil paper bag? It's really well done, especially those dead mosquitoes, they're so lifelike and realistic, just like real mosquitoes. It's very satisfying to see them," Uncle Jiang praised.
"Hehe, I just drew it when I had nothing else to do," Jiang Wanwan joked, tacitly admitting that she made the drawing on the paper bag.
Otherwise, you can't exactly say you bought it from an online store and had it printed by a printer, can you?
As they were talking, the three of them had already reached East Street.
“Niece, where would be a good spot for us to set up our stall?” Uncle Jiang stopped and looked around.
Jiang Wanwan looked around and fixed her gaze on the empty seat next to Laixiang Restaurant.
"Let's go next to Lai Xiang Restaurant. The food at Lai Xiang Restaurant isn't cheap. Those who can afford to eat there are families with some money. For them, spending a few coins to buy a few rolls of mosquito coils is a very easy thing."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Uncle Jiang carried two buckets of mosquito coils and walked to the entrance of Laixiang Restaurant.
This location is excellent. Next to Lai Xiang Restaurant is an empty alley, so if they set up their stall there, they won't block anyone's way.
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