Traveling through ancient times, storing supplies and not fleeing famine

Chapter 138 Do you still want to be my last disciple?

Only then did Xia Shengsheng understand Mrs. Su's intention.

“If someone asked me, I wouldn’t tell them.

But Mrs. Su is different from others. Since Mrs. Su asked, I will definitely answer truthfully.

The three things that Madam Su mentioned did come from me. I have been doing business with Mr. Tao for a while. I don’t know why Madam Su asked this question…”

Xia Shengsheng paused for a moment, waiting for Mrs. Su to continue.

Mrs. Su kept smiling gently. After getting a positive answer from Xia Shengsheng, she couldn't help but re-examine this peasant woman whom she had never looked at seriously.

When her good friend recommended Mrs. Xia and her daughter to her, she felt a little contemptuous of them.

Later, seeing that Shanshan had a talent for embroidery, in order not to bury her talent, she kept Shanshan.

At first, I just thought Shanshan's mother was a peasant woman. I could never have imagined that something that is so popular in the market now actually came from the hands of this humble peasant woman.

Mrs. Su glanced at Xier beside her.

Xier immediately understood and dismissed the servants in the room.

She walked at the end, closed the door, and stood outside.

Xia Shengsheng was not in a hurry and sat there waiting quietly.

Mrs. Su was quite surprised to see Xia Shengsheng so calm.

I wanted Xia Shengsheng to speak first, but after waiting for a long time, Xia Shengsheng didn't ask in a hurry.

Mrs. Su covered her face with her handkerchief and laughed.

He wasn't laughing at Xia Shengsheng, but at herself for being a little impatient and wanting to speak first.

"Madam Xia, to be honest with you, my master has known the master surnamed Tao for many years.

They can be said to be both enemies and friends.

We have met our match in the business world.

Originally, a few months ago, something happened in Mr. Tao's family and he lost half of his wealth.

Our master originally wanted to take over Master Tao's business.

Unexpectedly, in just over a month, Mr. Tao's business recovered and even seemed to have reached its peak again.

In fact, this is thanks to you.”

Queen Xia Shengsheng sat there quietly without saying a word, waiting for Mrs. Su's next words.

Mrs. Su suddenly felt frustrated when she saw that Xia Shengsheng was not in a hurry.

I also feel that what I think about today may not come true.

In this case, it is better to be straightforward.

"Madam Xia, I won't beat around the bush. I invited you here this time because I wanted to ask you, can we, the Huang family, get a share of the vermicelli and instant noodles business?"

Xia Shengsheng took a sip of tea slowly before saying, "Madam Su, I understand what you mean, but I want to apologize to you.

From the very beginning when I did business with Mr. Tao, I had already agreed with him that no matter it was vermicelli, instant noodles or chili.

As long as Mr. Tao can eat up the goods I have, I will definitely not cooperate with anyone else.

Mrs. Su must also know that being a person requires honesty.

Therefore, please forgive me, Madam Su."

Mrs. Su thought of the result, but she didn't expect Xia Shengsheng to refuse so bluntly.

Suddenly I felt a little embarrassed and laughed awkwardly twice.

“In fact, we are not trying to steal business from Mr. Tao.

Although these fresh things do sell very well in the market.

But there is always a situation where supply exceeds demand.

And Mrs. Xia probably doesn’t know!

Your vermicelli sells for one tael of silver per pound in the market.

A serving of instant noodles is also over 200 Wen.

This price is more than ten times higher than the price you sold it at.

If Madam Xia is willing to cooperate with us, we will provide the money, build the factory, recruit workers, and be responsible for the future distribution. Madam Xia only needs to invest the technology, and we will each split the profits in half. Wouldn't we earn more then?

What does Madam Xia think? "

Xia Shengsheng thinks it's not a big deal! This method can make her business bigger and bigger, but when the market is saturated, vermicelli and instant noodles will not be so popular.

As for the chili peppers, since they are already circulating in the market, they probably won’t be needed at all next year.

There are already people in the market who can grow peppers.

Now Mrs. Su still says that it is cooperation. If the cooperation really starts, it will not be as enjoyable as running this small business by myself.

At least now she can do whatever she wants and freely decide who to sell her things to without being restrained by others.

Moreover, if they really cooperated, the Huang family might eat her up till not even a scrap was left.

Therefore, if she were to find someone to join forces with her, it would be a complete loss and no benefit to her.

"Madam Su, I am just a peasant woman. I don't have such high ambitions, and I don't want to expand my business.

For me, my greatest ambition is to have enough food and drink, to feed a few children, and to let them grow up safely.

So I think with my current ability, I can just run a small factory and sell the goods.

And I don’t care how much money my goods are sold for in the market. I just want to earn my own hard-earned money, and that’s enough.”

Mrs. Su was about to continue persuading her when she suddenly heard the sound of a teacup falling to the ground.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man walked out from behind the barrier.

An angry expression can be seen on his face.

Xia Shengsheng was not surprised.

From the very beginning she sensed that there was someone behind the screen.

I just didn’t know that this person was the owner of the Huang Mansion.

It seems that what Mrs. Su said today was just to test her attitude, and the person who really wanted to do this business has just appeared.

"Master!" Madam Su stood up and held Master Huang's body, asking him to calm down his anger.

Xia Shengsheng didn't care.

Mr. Huang gradually suppressed his anger.

"Hmph! You are just a peasant woman. I am giving you face by negotiating cooperation with you. Don't forget that your daughter still needs my wife to learn skills!"

Xia Shengsheng didn't expect that the Huang family would threaten him with this matter.

Before, the people in the Huang family were generous, and Madam Su was also very kind.

I didn't expect that just a few business deals would make them change their attitude.

Xia Shengsheng stood up and did not answer Mr. Huang's words, but looked straight at Mrs. Su.

"Does Madam Su think so too?"

Madam Su first glanced at Xia Shengsheng, then at Mr. Huang, and sighed slightly.

"Xier, let Shanshan in!"

Xier's voice responded from outside.

Then the door was pushed open.

Xier walked in front, and following behind her was Liu Shanshan.

"Mom!" There seemed to be tears in Shanshan's eyes, as if she had heard the conversation between several people just now.

I don’t know what to do now?

"Shanshan, come here!" Mrs. Su waved at Shanshan, and Shanshan walked over obediently.

Mrs. Su touched Shanshan's head affectionately.

"Shanshan! You should know that I like you very much. Among all of you sisters, you are the one I value the most.

You have the best chance of staying and becoming my last disciple in the future.

But right now, we just want to start a business with your mother, your mother...

Hey! Child, how about you go and persuade your mother?