After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 88 Selling Fireworks and Firecrackers

A string of firecrackers costs two coins, an antique-style firecracker costs one coin, and other firecrackers for children cost one coin for a small box.

Fireworks come in different types. A small box of children's fireworks costs three coins, a long one costs twelve coins, and a large firework costs eighty coins. She didn't dare to order more than fifty.

These goods total five thousand virtual coins, to be picked up in three days.

The last big market of the year is in five days. I'm sure I can make another profit by selling this batch of goods then.

Shen Yi was quite agitated when he learned that she had acquired a batch of fireworks and firecrackers. He frowned for a long time before saying, "I'll take some to Dahe Town first, and visit Uncle Qi while I'm at it."

Su Tai naturally had no objections.

After getting the fireworks, Shen Yi immediately took them to Dahe Town. Before leaving, he told Su Tai, "I may not be able to get back in time tonight, but I will definitely go with you to Moshi Town to sell fireworks tomorrow. Wait for me."

"Okay! Be careful." Su Tai reluctantly saw Shen Yi off at the door, and only closed the two doors after he had gone far away.

Before the courtyard wall was raised, she didn't dare to stay at home. Now, she's not afraid even if Shen Yi doesn't come back for a year or two.

When Shen Yi arrived in Dahe Town with a truckload of fireworks and firecrackers, the streets were deserted, and there wasn't even a dog to be seen.

He could only go to the dye shop to find Uncle Qi.

Uncle Qi was very happy to see him come over.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shen Yi brought up the topic of adopting a puppy.

Uncle Qi didn't waste any time and led him directly to the backyard of the dye house. "This time, Xiao Hei did a good job and gave birth to three puppies. It's a pity that the dye house can't afford to raise so many puppies. The owner said that he would give them away after they were weaned. I was asking around to see if anyone wanted to raise a dog. I didn't expect you to come!"

All three are here now, take your pick. Don't you raise sheep? Just give the dog some goat milk, it's easy to feed.

He knew that Shen Yi's family was well-off, so he felt at ease letting Shen Yi take care of the dog.

Shen Yi looked at the three puppies with joy in his eyes and said to Uncle Qi, "Give them all to me, so that it won't be too pitiful to separate one of them."

Uncle Qi was even happier.

Having resolved his concerns, he then inquired about Shen Yi's purpose in coming to town.

Shen Yi immediately took him to see the fireworks and firecrackers. "I'm planning to sell them. Do you think they'll sell?"

Uncle Qi's eyes widened when he saw the items, and he stammered, "Where did you get these? Our boss originally wanted to sell some fireworks at the end of the year, but the fireworks workshop in the county town went out of business a long time ago, and no one has taken over yet."

"Why?" Shen Yi asked, puzzled. Logically speaking, this stuff should be quite profitable.

Uncle Qi slapped his thigh and sighed repeatedly, "It's all because of that explosion. Plus, everyone has just recovered and is focused on the food. Who would dare to take risks at a time like this? If you're going to sell, you definitely won't have trouble selling. You just need to let everyone see it, otherwise who would dare to buy?"

Shen Yi made a quick decision and asked Uncle Qi to help him get a drink.

So, the town was quiet and deserted, but suddenly a few more people started peeking around on the main street.

Shen Yi was quite straightforward. He first set off a long string of firecrackers for everyone. These firecrackers cost ten virtual coins each and were usually used for weddings and business openings. Su Tai only bought a few.

As soon as the firecrackers went off, people from all over the streets and alleys came out.

Everyone stood there for a while, until the firecrackers were finished, before daring to approach and surround Shen Yi's donkey cart.

Shen Yi hurriedly said, "Fireworks and firecrackers! Don't miss out! Here's a firework for everyone." As the firework burst in the sky, everyone looked up, craning their necks, their faces full of amazement.

Even after one firework was finished, everyone was still not satisfied.

Shen Yi smiled and took out the fireworks. "These fireworks cost fifty coins each. If you like them, you can buy some to keep for the New Year to have fun and add to the festive atmosphere. Small strings of firecrackers and firecrackers are ten coins each."

The price was much lower than everyone expected, and Shen Yi's donkey cart was almost overrun by people who wanted to snatch firecrackers.

As soon as Manager Li of the Jixiang Inn in town squeezed in, he discovered that the firecrackers and fireworks on the stall were gone, leaving only some fireworks and square boxes he had never seen before. He was immediately dumbfounded, "Gone?"

Shen Yi smiled sheepishly, "Firecrackers and firecrackers are really popular. Why don't you take a look at fireworks? We have safe small fireworks here, the kind I just set off."

Shopkeeper Li was quite annoyed. "I don't even like those fireworks. Do you have anything better?"

He just wanted to buy some firecrackers.

Shen Yi quickly brought out the large fireworks, "You can take a look at this. These fireworks can light up the night sky, and they come in many patterns. They're absolutely beautiful, but they're quite expensive."

"How much?" Manager Li stared at the fireworks, examining them closely.

Without batting an eye, Shen Yi said in front of everyone, "One tael of silver."

"Hiss!" Gasps of breath rose from the surrounding area.

A woman frowned and said, "Who's so wasteful as to spend a tael of silver on fireworks that can't be eaten or drunk? They're gone in a flash!"

“Auntie, you can’t say that! Fireworks are not ordinary things. Selling them for one tael of silver is too little. Those common large fireworks used to cost at least two taels of silver, and they could only go off ten times, which would cost two hundred coins each time! Mine can go off twenty times in a row, and it only costs one tael of silver.” Shen Yi said loudly.

Upon hearing this, Manager Li was indeed tempted, but he still hesitated, "What if there aren't twenty shots?"

Shen Yi patted his chest and said, "When you set them off, have the neighbors count them. If there aren't twenty shots, I'll refund your money. I have a good relationship with Uncle Qi from the dye shop. He knows me, so he definitely won't renege on his debt."

Manager Li knew Uncle Qi, the master craftsman at the dye shop, so he spent two taels of silver to buy two fireworks. "It just so happens that today is my wife's birthday, so I'll set off one for everyone tonight. If you're free tonight, come to Jixiang Inn, and I'll treat you all to a fireworks show!"

"Excellent! Manager Li is so generous!"

Shen Yi smiled and said, "Then I'll stay at the Jixiang Inn tonight and watch the fireworks with everyone."

"What? You haven't seen it yourself?" Manager Li was instantly at a loss.

Shen Yi chuckled awkwardly, rubbed his nose, and muttered, "Something worth one or two taels of silver, would I just leave it lying around playing with it?"

The crowd roared with laughter.

Some children were clamoring for those small firecrackers that come in a box, so this time Shen Yi generously set off a few for everyone, and then reminded them, "Be careful when you set off fireworks and firecrackers, keep your distance, and children shouldn't throw them at people, understand?"

"Got it!" Several children received their little firecrackers and ran off in a group, beaming with joy.

As darkness fell, Shen Yi realized he didn't have much left of what he had brought, so he went straight to the Jixiang Inn and booked a room.

At this time, the hall was filled with diners and people who had been attracted by the fireworks. The large crowd looked like they were watching a grand show, creating a lively atmosphere.

Seeing that it was completely dark, Manager Li immediately shouted, "Fireworks! Everyone come out and watch the fireworks!"