latelenovela Chapter 11, Signing of the First Pre-contract
Chapter 11, Signing of the First Pre-contract
As Zhu Xiangui waited in line, he became increasingly apprehensive.
This... the queue is practically stretching all the way to the entrance of the market, and one queue wasn't enough, so a second one appeared.
Zhu Xiangui estimated that the foot traffic at this shop was about the same as that at their restaurant.
That white jade radish must be a truly rare delicacy.
So when it was his turn, he didn't hesitate to buy all the white jade radishes.
Zhu Xiangui's words immediately drew protests from those behind him.
Yufei looked at Zhu Xiangui with a troubled expression.
"Thank you for your recognition of my white jade radishes, uncle. However, the customers who came after me have been waiting for quite a while, and I can't let them leave disappointed. So, if you have time, please wait a bit, and we can talk in more detail after I sell all the radishes?"
"Okay, then buy me 10 jin first!" Zhu Xiangui said regretfully.
Yufei didn't take any action, but continued to apologize, raising her voice considerably.
"This is the second thing I wanted to tell all my uncles, aunts, grandmothers, and other relatives. I'm really sorry, but to ensure that everyone can buy our white jade radishes later..."
Yufei regrets to inform everyone that there will be a limit; each person can only purchase a maximum of two jin (approximately 1 kg). To express her apology, Yufei is also giving away a small amount of chili peppers from the same series as the white jade radish as a small token of her appreciation.
Suddenly, all sorts of opinions arose, but there was nothing they could do. There were only so many radishes available, and they had searched other places, but they couldn't find this particular type.
"We'll just have to accept whatever we can buy," the initial commotion subsided, and everyone quietly lined up again.
"Little Yufei! We need to increase production! Keep it up!" someone joked.
The previously somewhat gloomy atmosphere immediately brightened up.
Zhu Xiangui also bought two jin and stepped aside, waiting for Yufei to finish selling her goods.
With Grandma Yufei's help, the goods sold out in less than an hour.
Grandma Yufei stared in disbelief at the truck, which had been overflowing with goods but was now completely empty. This sight only strengthened her resolve to continue the business.
Grandma Yufei was thinking about whether she should stay in the county for a few more days and sell more. If possible, she would discuss with her family about doing business in the county.
Yufei hadn't expected her grandmother's change in attitude.
After Yufei finished her work and everyone who had bought radishes left, Zhu Xiangui came over.
"Xiaoyufei, just now... you asked me to wait for you here, okay?" Zhu Xiangui asked.
"Uncle, would you like some white jade radish?" Yufei asked Zhu Xiangui directly.
"Of course, that's obvious, is that what you mean?" Zhu Xiangui was such a shrewd person, how could he not understand Yufei's implied meaning?
"Uncle, this isn't a convenient place. Let's talk somewhere else."
Zhu Xiangui nodded upon hearing Yufei's words, indicating that he could.
So they went to the hotel where Yufei was staying and held negotiations.
Ultimately, the plan was to provide their restaurant with white radishes and chili peppers once a week, and if other products of similar quality were available, they would be given priority.
White radishes will be purchased at 2 mao per jin (0.5 kg), but the quantity supplied at one time must be no less than 300 jin (150 catties).
The deal was struck with the condition that the chili peppers, which were more expensive, would be purchased for 5 cents per pound, with a minimum order of 150 pounds.
That afternoon, Zhu Xiangui took the contract and signed a reservation contract with Yufei, just in case something went wrong.
"See you tomorrow morning," Zhu Xiangui said, shaking hands with Yufei.
"See you tomorrow!" Yufei smiled.
At this point, Zhu Xiangui no longer treated Yufei like a child at all.
What happened today has completely shattered Grandma Yufei's worldview; she never imagined her granddaughter was so amazing.
That important figure who intimidated her was someone Yufei negotiated with effortlessly, and she even closed a stable and profitable deal with him.
The next day, around 5 a.m., Yufei was already waiting at the entrance of the guesthouse. After Zhu Xiangui arrived with the truck, he led her to an alley next to the guesthouse.
Yufei had already prepared everything: 500 jin of white jade radishes and 300 jin of chili peppers.
After Zhu Xiangui counted the items, he instructed his helpers to pack them into boxes.
"Hey, girl, what's that cart full of white jade radishes?" Zhu Xiangui asked, noticing another cart nearby.
Yufei said to Zhu Xiangui in a coquettish tone
"Uncle Zhu, please don't even think about it~ This is just a promise I made to the customers at the market."
I'm a little worried because I prepared too much today. My grandparents are old, and it will be hard for them to get there. It would be great if someone could help them on their way.
After speaking, Yufei glanced at Zhu Xiangui a few times.
"Alright, alright~ Uncle would be a bad guy if he didn't take you there today, you little rascal! Uncle will take you and your grandma there~ Hahahaha"
Zhu Xiangui wasn't angry at Yufei's "rudeness"; on the contrary, he was happy.
Today we prepared a full 300 jin (150 catties) of white jade radishes for the customers at the market.
However, the quantity was still limited to ensure that almost everyone could buy it.
After finishing that, Yufei had about 30 kilograms of white jade radishes left. She gave some to the uncles and elders who had stalls with her at the market, as a way of thanking them for taking care of her over the past few days.
The other vendors at the market warmly invited her to come again next time, since she alone had drawn in a lot of customers to the market.
Many people don't just buy white radishes; they also buy a lot of other vegetables at the market, boosting the overall economy of the market.
Those who had tried to take Yufei's seat and were stopped by her group of customers had all calmed down.
I earned more in these three days than I usually do in a whole month.
After today, Yufei will be returning to her hometown. Yufei and her grandmother went back to the inn first to count the money they had earned over the past three days.
Grandma Yufei was so excited that her voice trembled as she earned a total of 177 yuan.
I'll go shopping this afternoon, buy some things, and then go home.
Yufei nodded happily. She wanted to learn about other markets and see if there were any other business opportunities to make money.
This is a bit slow in making money; she's still a long way from her goal!
After lunch, the grandmother and granddaughter went straight to the grocery market.
Grandma came mainly to prepare some fabrics and yarn.
Yufei looked around, trying to find something that could make money.
The two of them shopped all the way to Tiange and came back with bags and bags of things.
Yufei also found a business opportunity; how could she forget that sugar was incredibly precious in this era?
And who knows how many forks she's harvested from the sugarcane in her space.
These damn memories!
But she knew that the raw material for sugar production was sugarcane, but she didn't know the sugar-making process!
With these questions in mind, Yufei returned to the countryside with her grandparents.
An unexpected surprise followed: after Yufei showed off her skills to her grandparents in the county, the two elders were particularly at ease with her.
If you think someone is trying to kidnap Yufei, you might end up being sold out by her and even have to count the money for her.
Yufei was speechless, thinking that her grandparents seemed a little too confident in her. -_-||