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Zhao Jianjun spoke in great detail, without hiding anything, clearly indicating that he had wholeheartedly accepted Zhou Rui.

After hearing everything, Zhou Rui knew that Zhao Jianjun definitely deserved credit, but the other party didn't mention it at all.

Furthermore, judging from the other party's demeanor, it seems they don't intend to profit from this sum of money.

Zhou Rui thought for a moment, then carefully spoke:

"Uncle Zhao, aren't you planning to take a cut?"

He asked very directly, because at this point, there was no need to hide anything or engage in any art of conversation.

Zhao Jianjun was speechless; he hadn't expected Zhou Rui to be so direct.

After a short while, he finally spoke:

"I was originally planning to do some extra work, but now I've changed my mind. I can make twenty dollars on big orders, so I won't make any money here."

"Your family is also having difficulties right now, um... I don't mean anything by that, and I'm not looking down on you at all."

Zhao Jianjun spoke the last sentence very quickly, afraid of causing a misunderstanding, while Zhou Rui waved his hand dismissively.

Then Zhao Jianjun said:

"I believe that my uncle and I will have more opportunities to work together in the future."

Zhou Rui nodded. "That's for sure, Uncle Zhao. Thank you for thinking so highly of your nephew."

Zhou Rui paused for a moment, unconsciously picking up a foxtail grass and fiddling with it, while continuing to speak:

"Uncle, let's keep things separate. You should still get what you deserve, even if you don't think much of it. This is my way of showing my appreciation."

"I'll charge you 190."

He wasn't just saying that offhand, because every product is different, and the selling price and profit margin will vary.

For example, if you sell Gastrodia elata that is priced significantly higher than the market price, you will usually receive a 10% commission on the selling price if you ask someone you trust with connections to help you sell it.

Even so, prices will always be higher than the average market price, and sellers will still make a profit because high-end items will always command a premium, regardless of the era.

Especially when encountering someone who urgently needs it or someone who really likes it.

However, for ordinary items with low profit margins, it depends on the situation.

Nowadays, the average daily wage for a "secure job" in a town is only about 3 yuan.

Zhou Rui spoke sincerely, while Zhao Jianjun laughed heartily.

"My dear nephew, that's kind of you, but really, it's not necessary. Our two families are practically family..."

"After all, our family will be like this in the future..."

Zhou Rui noticed that Zhao Jianjun's tone was starting to change, and that the other man was glancing towards the back gate.

Zhou Rui turned his head and saw, sure enough, a small head was staring at the two of them with big eyes.

It was Zhao Qingya.

Zhou Rui coughed lightly; he was indeed at a loss... He hadn't brought any candy today.

Zhao Jianjun seized the opportunity and called out.

"Girl, what are you doing hiding there? Come here."

Zhao Jianjun's expression was full of hope that he could "sell" his daughter.

Seeing that she had been discovered, Zhao Qingya simply stopped peeking.

She walked confidently into the vegetable garden and said, "Dad, are you done chatting? Don't you dare bully Brother Rui!"

The girl is more outgoing and direct, unlike the timidity of other children her age.

Zhao Jianjun glared at him, his beard bristling.

"Hey, that's enough. No wonder your mom always nags you. Could you possibly side with outsiders any more?"

Zhao Jianjun was helpless. He was usually quite lenient with his daughter, but seeing it like this...

Fortunately, the target of their betrayal was the Zhou family, specifically Zhou Rui.

Hmm... this works too.

Zhao Jianjun was secretly pleased, for through this simple transaction, he had seen Zhou Rui's character.

This further solidified his belief in his investment acumen; indeed, he had bet on Zhou Rui with an investment mindset.

Otherwise, relying on Zhou Rui's small business wouldn't actually help his factory at all.

He valued Zhou Rui's future, progressing from initial admiration to later recognition, and now to complete trust.

Therefore, "selling" their daughter to Zhou Rui is a good choice, both from the perspective of the daughter's future and the relationship between the two families.

Moreover, judging from the looks of it, I don't even need to push them any further; they're already eager to join in on their own.

Zhao Jianjun shook his head almost imperceptibly, then looked at Zhou Rui with an approving gaze.

Zhou Rui is now in a very difficult position. He didn't even think about Zhao Qingya at all during this trip.

They came purely to discuss business, but given the situation, Zhao Qingya probably wouldn't be happy if they didn't offer any response.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Rui said:

"Xiaoya, Uncle Zhao didn't bully me. Let's go to town to buy things together this afternoon. Let's go shopping together."

Zhou Rui's words came out somewhat abruptly, so much so that Zhao Qingya first said "oh," and then looked up at Zhao Jianjun with an air of arrogance.

But upon hearing the second half of the sentence, her face turned as red as an apple.

"Huh? Hmm, oh."

"Is it just the two of us? Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

Zhao Qingya's voice gradually faded, until finally one had to concentrate to hear it.

No matter how poised and confident a girl may be, she is still a girl, and it's perfectly normal for her to be shy.

Zhou Rui realized he had been a bit abrupt and quickly tried to make amends.

"No, no, it's not just the two of us, my younger brother Zhou Ming is too, we'll go together..."

Zhao Jianjun, who had been standing by watching the two with a smile, suddenly turned pale.

No, my dear nephew, if only you were half as shameless as your old man was back in the day...

Why is he so stubborn? I, as his father, have given up, and then you come up with this "there's also your younger brother" thing.

That shouldn't be the case; your emotional intelligence should be quite high.

Zhao Jianjun couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingya nodded somewhat bewildered. Lacking any particular interest, she had no idea what a date alone meant.

She felt that Zhou Rui's words made a lot of sense; this way, it wouldn't be just the two of them going out alone, and she wouldn't be so shy.

Seeing this, Zhao Jianjun slapped himself on the forehead.

Why am I, an old man, getting involved? My eldest daughter is still young; she doesn't know anything about dating alone.

Zhou Rui knew perfectly well that he said it on purpose, seemingly lacking emotional intelligence, but in reality, he was taking care of the simple-minded Zhao Qingya.

This change not only prevented the other party from feeling particularly awkward, but also made the matter more plausible.

After all, it's not good for a young, unmarried woman to wander around town alone with a stranger like him.

Zhao Jianjun gradually realized what Zhou Rui meant by looking at his eldest daughter's reaction.

A surge of praise welled up in his heart once again.

So that's what this kid was thinking!

......

The two agreed on a specific time tonight, when Zhou Rui would bring all the items to Zhao Jianjun so he could sell them.

Finally, Zhou Rui made an appointment with Zhao Qingya, and he would come to pick her up.

Despite declining Aunt Li's invitation to lunch, Zhou Rui insisted on going home.

In the end, Zhao Jianjun never charged the ten yuan "running fee".

The final transaction price was 290 yuan!