Pastoral little master

Chapter 191
He Youfu pulled Qiduo two steps away from the crowd.

Qiduo knew in her heart that he would never give up on Ou.

"Miss Seven, can't the price be lowered? You see, we need a lot of money to transport it back to Suzhou from here. The price is so expensive, and it will be hard to sell when we go back." He Youfu called with a bitter face. poverty.

"Didn't Mr. He say you bought it and eat it before, why are you selling it again?" Qiduo blinked her eyes and asked pretending to be puzzled.

He Youfu's fair face was slightly red, and he waved his hands and said, "Isn't that just a casual talk, whether it's eating or selling, it doesn't matter, the important thing is the price.

Miss Seven, look, I know quite a few colleagues. If your price is right, I will publicize it when I get back, and I guarantee that your business is booming. Counting the money will make your hands cramp.

Seventh girl, let's make it cheaper, let's make friends, and plan to do business next time.Besides, the storage time of lotus root is short. Maybe the two thousand catties I bought rotted before the city of Suzhou. I took a big risk and it was cheaper. "

Qiduo was really tired listening to his chattering bargaining.

Frowning lightly, she said with a smile, "Master He, there are risks involved in doing business. In this way, if you can buy five thousand catties, I will give you a little more, thirty yuan per catty. Let me tell you the truth. , the quantity of this batch of lotus root is limited, if you think it's expensive, then I can't help it. You think about it!"

"Five thousand catties is too much, if it all rots when I go back, it will be a big loss." He Youfu hesitated.

Qiduo pointed to Mr. Huang's boat and said, "Master He, the lotus roots on this boat are transported to the capital, they are not worried about rotting, what are you worried about?"

Of course she wouldn't say that she would guarantee that none of your lotus roots would rot. If he didn't take good care of them on the way and something went wrong, she couldn't bear the responsibility.

When you talk and do things, you have to leave a way for yourself, but you can't talk big, and you will send yourself into a dead end.

There are inherent risks in doing business. If you are afraid of risks, you should not do business.

Is there any risk in buying [-] acres of barren hills by yourself?

Of course there are.

What if no crops can be grown on that barren hill?
At that time, the loss will not only be more than 500 taels of silver, but also the manpower, seeds, fertilizers, etc. that will be invested immediately. It's about money.

Qiduo and He Youfu had another confrontation.

In the end, the two settled the deal at a price of [-] Wen a catty, but He Youfu went to Luhuapo to pick up the goods by himself, and Qiduo was not responsible for delivering the goods to the pier, so He Youfu himself was responsible for the loss on the way.

He Youfu gave a deposit of ten taels of silver, and Qiduo will prepare the lotus root when he goes back today, and He Youfu will send someone to pick up the goods tomorrow.

When Qi Duo was discussing business with He Youfu, Shen Huairen, Mrs. Huang and Master Huang were just watching from a distance and did not come to disturb.

After the business has been negotiated, a simple sales contract needs to be signed. Mr. Huang ordered Steward Feng to take Qiduo, father and daughter, and He Youfu to handle it.

The sales contract was signed at the wharf management office, and the officials of the management office stamped it with a red stamp and collected taxes.

The sale and purchase of commodities needs to pay taxes, which are generally paid by the seller, that is, Qiduo, and a total of more than one tael of tax is paid.

This tax money could have been saved.

It's just that Qiduo and He Youfu don't know each other, and they don't have a middleman. Just in case, they come to the official management office to sign a contract to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.

After signing this contract with legal significance, if both parties breach the contract, they have to compensate the other party for their losses according to the terms listed in the contract.

Qiduo received the banknote and told He Youfu the exact location of Luhuapo, and he left with his entourage.

After finishing all these, Qiduo and Tan Dejin went to Zheng Wanru and his party.

Zheng Wanru came over first, hugged her, stroked her hair affectionately, and asked softly, "Qiduo, are you tired?"

"Auntie, I'm not tired, I'm happy." Qiduo narrowed her eyes and smiled.

Mrs. Xu also came over, looked at Qiduo and smiled softly.

"Qi girl, come here." Master Huang smiled and waved to Qiduo.

Zheng Wanru put her arms around Qiduo's shoulders, and walked towards Master Huang and Shen Huairen together.

"Master Huang, uncle." Qiduo called out with a smile.

Shen Huairen nodded with a smile.

Mr. Huang smiled and said, "Seventh girl, you are really amazing. After a short time of effort, you have made another business."

"Hey, it's your good fortune, Mr. Huang. If you hadn't chosen such a good day for us to deliver the goods, how would we have met that Master He?" Qi Duo responded with a smile.

"This is your own ability, don't be humble anymore." Master Huang smiled and waved his hands.

Qiduo's answer made him very happy.

Several people chattered again.

Qiduo proposed to invite everyone to a restaurant for dinner, but Master Huang and Shen Huairen both declined.

Mr. Huang said that he will leave Tonglin County in the future, and there are still many things that need to be explained, and some friends are going to say goodbye, and Shen Huairen will accompany him.

Qiduo and the others sent Master Huang and Shen Huairen away first.

Tan Debao took Tan Dama and others to go home first, there are still many things to be busy at the lotus pond.

Tan Dejin drove the carriage and took Qiduo, Mrs. Xu and Zheng Wanru to Mrs. Kang's house.

Mrs. Kang repeatedly invited yesterday, and if she came to her door today, it would be rude if she didn't go.

Zheng Wanru has been to Mrs. Kang's house and knows the way.

The Kang family opened a grain shop and an oil shop in Tonglin County, both named after Kang Ji.

Although Kangji Grain Shop and Kangji Oil Shop have not been open for a long time, because of honest management, and Mrs. Kang’s husband Kang Baosheng is a shrewd mind, the business is booming now, ranking among the three major grain and oil shops in the county.

Going to Kang's house happened to pass through the Chunfeng Deyi Building, and Qiduo thought of asking Xu Youxuan for help.

"Auntie, is the Kang family far from Chunfeng Deyi Building?" Qi Duo asked Zheng Wanru.

Zheng Wanru smiled and shook her head, "It's not too far. Turn left from this road and you'll find Maoqing Road. The Kang family's food store is in the middle of Maoqing Road."

Qiduo said, "Auntie, mother, you go to Aunt Guirong's house first, and I'll go to the Chunfeng Deyi Building first, and let Dad pick me up later, okay?"

When it comes to Chunfeng Deyi Building, Xu's complexion is a bit complicated.

But she nodded anyway.

Qiduo raised the curtain and asked Tan Dejin to stop in front of the Chunfeng Deyi Building.

Zheng Wanru introduced the situation of Kang's family again, "Kangji Food Store is a shop with three bays, and there is a small courtyard at the back, which is used as a warehouse and a place for the staff to live. Mrs. Kang and the others bought a shop behind the food store. I live in a house with two entrances, and a corner door is connected to the small courtyard of the food store. In this way, Mrs. Kang can not only take care of the front business, but also take care of the back house, which is very convenient."

Qiduo nodded secretly, there was a grain store and an oil workshop, the conditions of the Kang family were still very good.

When it comes to oil mills, she can't help but think of oilseed cakes. She doesn't know if the Kang family's oil mills are the same as the oil mills she understands. If it's what she thinks, the Kang family should have oilseed cakes to sell, and she can buy some back Fertile land.

"Sister Guirong and his wife are very capable. I think their family only had a small oil workshop in the past, but now it is not easy to build such a large one. It can be regarded as self-made." Xu said with emotion.

Zheng Wanru nodded in agreement, "That's right, Mrs. Kang's virtuous couple are indeed capable, and their only son is not as bad as the children of ordinary rich families. He is very smart, honest and kind-hearted, diligent in his hands and feet, and is a rare good young man."

This is deliberately telling Xu Shi about Kang Jin's advantages.

Mrs. Xu didn't think too much about it, she just nodded and said, "This is all taught by Sister Guirong and the others well."

Then Zheng Wanru talked about how she met Mrs. Kang.

Soon, the carriage arrived in front of the gate of Chunfeng Deyi Building. Tan Dejin stopped the car and called Qiduo to get off.

Qiduo ran off the carriage, waved to her parents and Zheng Wanru, and went into the restaurant.

Mrs. Xu looked at the Chunfeng Deyi Building through the raised curtain, her eyes were dull for a moment.

Xu Youxuan is not in the restaurant, but in the food city.

Qiduo went to the Food City to look for him, and finally found him in the back kitchen.

"Brother Xu." Qiduo recognized his back and called out crisply.

Xu Juxuan turned his head and walked out of the kitchen.

He looked at Qiduo, blinked his eyes, "Xiao Qi?"

Looking at Qiduo in women's clothing, his tone was a little uncertain.

This is the first time he has seen Qiduo in women's clothing.

When she was disguised as a man before, he just felt that she was a little more delicate and lacked the toughness of a man.

Seeing her in women's clothing at the moment, although she is not surprised, she is still surprised. Is this cute little girl the very capable Xiao Qi?
In his imagination, Qiduo's appearance should be that kind of mature, stable and neutral type. He didn't expect that after washing off the oil and powder on his face, his facial features would be so gentle.

'Pfft, it's me. Could it be that Brother Xu doesn't recognize me after a few days of seeing each other? ' Qiduo joked with a smile.

Xu Youxuan rubbed his nose in embarrassment, "You can't blame me, I haven't seen your original appearance, why are you here today when you are free, didn't you say that the family is very busy recently. '

"I'm busy at home. I'm sending lotus roots to the pier today. I just delivered the goods on board, so I came here specially to find you." Qiduo briefly explained what happened.

"Oh, what do you want from me? Come on, let's see if I can help you." Xu Youxuan asked hurriedly.

"Let's talk later, I'll go to the kitchen and have a look." Qiduo pointed to the kitchen.

I haven't come for a few days, and I, the deputy manager, have neglected my duties. I should also ask the chefs if they have any problems that need to be solved.

Sure enough, as soon as she walked in, a chef immediately stepped forward, as if seeing a savior, saying that the bottom of the hot pot could not be made to the level of Qiduo, and she was a little anxious.

Qiduo asked him how he made it, and then found that he had missed a few ingredients and the heat was not controlled enough.

Qiduo didn't hide how to make the bottom of the hot pot. Anyway, she has many ways to prepare it. Besides, with supernatural powers and spiritual spring water in hand, it's a bit difficult for anyone to beat the bottom of the pot that she made.

Because of her confidence, she didn't need to hide it.

After working in the kitchen for a while, she came out when she saw that everything was normal.

"Come on, let's talk in the study, it's a bit noisy here." Xu Youxuan said.

Qiduo nodded.

On their way to the restaurant, Qiduo asked how the business in the Food City was doing recently, and if there were any difficulties.

Xu Youxuan said that everything is normal and the business is very good, so she should not worry.

Hearing what he said, Qi Duo was relieved.

"That's right, Brother Xu, last time my uncle gave me two mandarin fishes, and I forgot to thank him after eating, is he still here?" Qi Duo asked with a smile.

I deliberately inquired whether Mrs. Xu and the others are still here.

I really don't want to meet them.

"Don't worry about small things. Grandpa and father visited Song County the day before yesterday, and they are not here for the time being." Xu Youxuan replied.

"Oh, brother Xu, next time you see Uncle, remember to say thank you to me." Qiduo couldn't help letting out a sigh of relief in her heart, it's fine if she isn't here!

'By the way, Xiao Qi, you haven't come these few days, how many times has Xiu Yi asked you. 'Xu Youxuan said again.

(End of this chapter)