Zhao Yanniang always had the ability to see through the essence of things with a sharp insight. As soon as she said this, everyone felt as if they had been enlightened.
Yeah, what if the shop doesn't make any money for the next year?
He Tiantian had no such worries at all. She explained, "Everyone, please be quiet and think about it. Even if we only make 2,100 taels this year, and even if we don't make any other profits, we'll still make a profit after deducting costs."
"Moreover, as long as these people who top up their cards keep coming, it will bring in customers. Why worry about other people not coming? So this business model is profitable no matter how you look at it, and it can also retain customers."
Zhao Yan, being an educated man, roughly understood Aunt He's meaning even before she finished listening.
Brilliant! This method is truly brilliant!
From now on, the shop will never have to worry about not having customers to eat.
Those present understood after hearing this analysis.
He Tiantian's business model completely shattered their expectations.
I initially thought this method wouldn't work, because who would be foolish enough to pay before eating? And to throw away dozens of taels of silver in one place all at once.
But now it seems that this is indeed the fastest and most effective way to make money.
The shop was a resounding success on its opening day. Everyone present felt excited and proud.
However, Zhao Tingzhang and his men could not stay in the city for long. Although the city was nice, water was scarce.
Cooking requires a lot of water, and we've already used up half of the three large tanks of water we had saved up.
I estimate that what's left will be usable tomorrow, and nothing more.
The city has its advantages, but apart from not being prosperous or lively, the village doesn't seem to have any major drawbacks.
Zhao Tingzhang had initially found it novel, but now he felt that being in the city was inconvenient everywhere.
He pulled He Tiantian aside and said apologetically, "Wanzi's mother, you see, I have to go back this afternoon. I wanted to help you for another two days, but there are still many things to do in the village."
He Tiantian understood that with the arrival of the carriages, there would be no more carriages available in the village.
The whole village was waiting for the horse-drawn cart to bring water so they could have water.
Thinking of this, He Tiantian said, "Chief, I want to discuss something with you."
"What is it? Tell me."
“I want to buy a horse-drawn carriage to transport water from the village to my shop. I might have to make a trip to the city every day.” Buying a horse-drawn carriage was something He Tiantian had thought of from the beginning, but she was too poor to afford it at that time.
Things are different now; she can not only buy a carriage, but also a nicer one.
"So I'd like to ask Chief Zhao to help me choose some horses, and also find two people from the village to help me carry water every day. I think Dahai is pretty good, he's honest and hardworking. Could you help me find another one?"
Zhao Tingzhang was most willing to do this kind of errand-running work.
Farmers have no choice; they're used to being on the move. If they were to stay in one place, they'd feel uncomfortable all over.
Without further ado, Zhao Tingzhang pulled Zhao Yan out to the market to choose a horse.
Mrs. Chen carried Xiao Mingzhu upstairs. She had been worried that her daughter would lose money in her business.
But now it seems that they actually made quite a bit of money.
Not bad, not bad, better than those farmers who cultivate the land.
It's just too tiring, and I don't have time to take care of the children.
He Chun and He Shitou were chopping firewood in the yard; the firewood had been bought at the market.
He Chun felt a pang of heartache with every swing of the axe.
"Good heavens, city people really know how to make money. They have to pay for just two pieces of firewood..." In the village, they could just go up the mountain and chop down as much as they wanted.
It doesn't cost a single penny; it's just a matter of putting in some effort.
He Shitou also felt a pang of heartache. Although he knew his sister earned a lot of money, he still wanted to save as much as possible.
So he said, "Sister, when you bring water each day, please also bring some firewood. I'll chop the firewood at home and put it on the cart."
He Tiantian's eyes lit up. "Great idea, little brother! Save the money you would have spent on firewood and use it to get you a wife later."
"Haha, I hope I can meet my aunt soon..." Zhao Wanzi joked.
He Shitou blushed deeply and could only lower his head to chop firewood to hide his embarrassment.
Zhao Denglong, Zhao Xiaolv, and Xiaolan are not very talkative and prefer to focus on their work.
So the three of them barely rested, working tirelessly in the kitchen.
For dinner, we prepared fried sugar cakes, baked oil cakes, and steamed dumplings.
These are all dishes they used to eat and cook at home often. So making them again now will be quick and easy for them.
However, dinner is also limited in quantity. For example, only fifty portions of sugar cakes and fried dough are made, and only one hundred shumai are wrapped.
First come, first served; no restocking once sold out.
Although we need to make money, we also need to consider the children's health.
She couldn't keep working like this every day, and she also had other plans for Zhao Denglong and Zhao Xiaolan.
Zhao Yanniang is very well-deserving of her two hundred coins a month, while her husband now earns one hundred coins a month.
If business is good, I can earn 120 or 1300 a month.
If we calculate it this way, after saving for a few more years, we'll have enough money for Zhao Yan's bride price.
The county magistrate and the academy awarded a total of one hundred taels of silver, which was set aside as tuition fees for Yan'er's upcoming studies and expenses for traveling to the capital for the imperial examinations.
It is said that the capital is a long way away, and with money, Yan'er can stay and eat well along the way.
The more Zhao Yanniang thought about it, the happier she felt.
She felt that she had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and that her whole family had a bright future ahead.
As Zhao Yanniang kneaded the dough, she didn't even realize that she had a smile on her face, and she looked very happy.
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