Divorce with three kids? I'll build a house and eat meat, driving my in-laws crazy.

Chapter 113 When did Chen Sanbao die?
Xiao Wu felt that these people looked familiar, and he whispered to Chu Xiu, "Young Master, isn't that...that guy?"

Chu Xiu looked up and recognized one or two of them.

He pressed down his hat and quickly hid behind Xiao Wu.

The leading man stepped forward and approached Li Ruru enthusiastically, saying, "It's like this, we want to discuss cooperation with the Li family."

Without needing to ask any further questions, he was already certain that the person in front of him was Li.

Who else but her wouldn't recognize them, yet dared to speak to them so rudely?

Only a countrywoman like Li would be so rude and arrogant.

"Cooperation? Cooperate on what?" Li Ruru wondered, wondering if these people also wanted her family's konjac tofu.

Just as he wished, the man introduced himself: "Madam Li, I am Manager Yu from Qitian Restaurant. We would like to order your konjac tofu."

He then pointed to a few people beside him and said, "These are the managers of Zuixianglou, Jufuxuan, Daoxiangju...

He rattled off the names of four or five restaurants in one breath, all of which sounded quite upscale.

"Oh, this is wonderful!" Li Ruru beamed with joy upon hearing that it was a profitable opportunity. "How much would you all like to order?"

Shopkeeper Yu asked curiously, "Madam Li, aren't you curious why we ordered your konjac tofu?"

"Why else? Because it tastes good," Li Ruru said confidently.

The shopkeepers exchanged glances and said nothing more.

"Then let's talk about the price?" Manager Yu said. "I know you also sold to Hongfu Restaurant and Chunfeng Courtyard. What do you think of this price?"

This means he had already inquired about the price, and Li Ruru shouldn't even think about raising the price.

Li Ruru didn't think too much about it; she would just accept whatever price was offered.

She treated all businessmen equally, but the discounts she offered were only given to Aunt Pang.

Aunt Pang can't be considered a businesswoman; she's just a small-time vendor trying to make a living.

The motivations of small vendors and businessmen are different: one is trying to make a living, while the other is purely driven by profit.

One had hardly any money in his pocket, while the other was rolling in money.

Li Ruru said, "The price is one tael of silver per barrel, the only price in the whole city."

Shopkeeper Yu visibly relaxed upon hearing the price and said happily, "Madam Li is indeed straightforward. I'll order 10 barrels to try it out."

If he can open up the market, he will order more.

In any case, we can't let Hongfu Restaurant monopolize the market.

I heard that his family revitalized the restaurant by selling konjac tofu.

Their Qitian Restaurant was already doing well, and if they introduced konjac tofu, business would only get better, and they might even be able to open a branch soon.

Seeing that the shopkeeper had spoken, the others also placed some orders.

The group ordered a total of 50 barrels, which was a large order.

Li Ruru's smile became even more sincere as she said, "Dear shopkeepers, this is our first time working together, so I need to collect a deposit of one tael."

Upon hearing that a deposit was required, the group's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

They are usually the ones who are begged by others to buy their products, and some even give them red envelopes (cash gifts).

This was the first time they had ever encountered a business that required advance payment, and it certainly broadened their horizons.

Shopkeeper Yu said awkwardly, "Madam Li, is it absolutely necessary to accept this deposit?"

Their restaurant is so big, and they're not going anywhere. I don't know what this village woman is afraid of.

Li Ruru said seriously, "What if we spend a lot of time making it, and then you suddenly don't want it anymore? Who can we complain to?"

It's a waste of time and food.

She paused for a moment, then added, "But don't worry, everyone, this deposit will only be collected once, and not again next time."

Just as smiles appeared on the faces of Manager Yu and the others, Li Ruru continued, "Next time we need to sign a contract so that the interests of both parties can be protected."

The shopkeepers' mouths gaped open, sensing the woman's distrust of them.

At the same time, he secretly admired Li Ruru's intelligence, seeing her as a promising businesswoman.

A simple village woman actually knew how to sign a contract. Manager Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, let's do as Madam Li says."

They've already said that signing a contract is to protect the interests of both parties. If he doesn't agree, wouldn't he seem dishonest and like he's trying to bully a peasant woman?

He's a respectable shopkeeper, how could he do such a thing?

As for whether he did anything bad behind the scenes, nobody knows.

Manager Yu took out one tael of silver and handed it to Li Ruru, and the others also took out their money.

Li Ruru received the five taels of silver ingots and beamed with joy.

"I wish all the bosses booming business. I won't bother you any longer, I have to hurry home to make konjac tofu."

Manager Yu and his companions smiled and waved goodbye to the group.

A shopkeeper nearby whispered, "Shopkeeper Yu, wasn't that man standing at the back just now... wasn't he Young Master Chu?"

Shopkeeper Yu didn't say anything, but gave him a look that said, "You talk too much."

On her way home, Li Ruru was incredibly excited. She had thought that Hongfu Restaurant, Chunfeng Restaurant, and Aunt Pang's 26 buckets of konjac tofu were already the limit, but she never expected to receive such a big order of 50 orders today.

I was so lucky today!

In her excitement, she completely forgot about her encounter with the bandits that morning.

Back home, everyone unloaded the empty buckets and the things they had bought that day.

Xiao Yishan was driving his cattle and horses to herd sheep and cattle.

"Brother Yishan, wait for me." Yinyin followed after Qiqi, holding her hand.

Today we need to make 76 barrels of konjac tofu, so Li Ruru went to find Pan Dayan first.

She rarely went to Pan Dayan's house because her house was next to the Chen family's.

Li Ruru didn't want to run into that bunch of idiots.

But the more you try to avoid something, the more likely it is to happen.

Chenjia Village is a very strange place.

Just as Li Ruru arrived at the Chen family's door, Chen Sanbao and Zhang Junniang were carrying baskets on their backs as they came out.

The three looked at each other, none of them expecting to see each other here.

Like a mother hen protecting her food, Zhang Junniang immediately shielded Chen Sanbao behind her.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a man before?"

She put her hands on her hips and said, then sneered, "Oh, I forgot, you're a widow without a man! Hahahaha!"

Li Ruru didn't want to argue with these two idiots, but they were already jumping all over her head.

If she doesn't retaliate, it would seem very impolite of her; after all, it's only polite to give in return.

Li Ruru looked at Chen Sanbao and asked in confusion, "When did Chen Sanbao die?"

Chen Sanbao got angry, "You're the one who's dead! Which eye of yours saw me die?"

Li Ruru innocently pointed at Zhang Junniang and said, "That's what she said. She said I'm a widow. Let me explain to you, a woman whose husband has died is called a widow."

Zhang Junniang choked, then retorted, "Anyway, you don't have a man. What are you doing at my house? Aren't you just trying to seduce my man?"

"How dare you, with your withered and faded appearance?"

Zhang Junniang had been a widow for many years and knew that life without a man was not easy.

Without a man in the family, there's no one to earn money, and no one to discuss things with or make decisions about.

It's chilly in bed at night, and there's no warm embrace.

Women can't live without men.

She herself couldn't live without men, so she assumed that Li Ruru was the same.

She concluded that Li Ruru must have regretted leaving Chen Sanbao, and that she had come to his door today to beg him to change his mind.

(End of this chapter)