Goldfield
Chapter 98: Dividend

After paying the tuition for a month for Little Shitou and three additional taels to buy the donkey carriage, Xiaocao had about four taels left in his wallet. He decides to take advantage of his presence in town to buy whatever his family needs.

The father and son pair kept the donkey cart at the entrance of the cattle and horse market and paid the attendant five copper coins. Xiaocao specifically gave the old man a water bag and repeatedly instructed him to give the donkey a special bowl of water every hour.

The two then went to the largest food market in the city. In the market, the selection of vegetables and produce was as miserable as ever. Most of the vegetables sold are cabbage, radish, and yam. It was obvious that everything had obviously been stored in people's basements for a long time. Not many people sell meat or chicken.

Xiaocao first went to a general store to buy some spices, soy sauce, and vinegar. This time, he had enough money, so he could weigh each seasoning separately. He bought two ounces of each seasoning he needed, which would last for about ten days.

In addition, he also carried seven to eight bamboo tubes of different sizes that were all made by his father. As soon as he entered the stall, he gave the shopkeeper a new container to replace the one he borrowed from him last time. He then asked the store owner to put one ketchup into every big remaining tube

The shopkeeper only remembered that she was the little girl who had bought the seasoning before when she returned the bamboo tube to him. He smiled, “Little girl, did you finish using the spices so quickly? Your family has to sell food to someone else, right? ”

“One stays! How do you know?” Xiaocao gave her the weight of the seasoning she wanted and smiled sweetly at this honest and kind shopkeeper.

The store owner grinned, “In addition to selling food, which ordinary and average families are willing to spend so much money to spice up their food? Oh ho! You buy more spices than ever before, it looks like you are making money! Congratulations ah! ”

Xiaocao smirked at him and said, “I sold some appetizers on the dock and managed to make a little money. I'm not sure when I'll have enough money to be like you, Uncle Shopkeeper, and open a store in town. ”

The store owner laughed out loud and said, “This older uncle also made only a little money, enough to survive. Don't think that it's all sunlight and a rainbow opening up somewhere. When you sum up the rent and money spent on goods and other things, there really isn't much left, is there? Do not underestimate selling food. As a matter of fact, as long as you make good salted vegetables, you can still make a lot of money. Did you see the pickled vegetable shop there? They have been very popular for the past two days. In fact, my wife really likes the sweet and crunchy dried radishes in the stall as well as the spicy cabbage pickles. If he does not eat pickles every meal, he will not be able to finish his food.. ”.

“This city is really a great place to make money, even salted and pickled vegetables can sell very quickly!” Yu Hai exclaimed in astonishment as he left the general store.

Xiaocao smiled meaningfully and said, “Dad, when we make enough money someday, we can also rent a stall here in the city. The store will only sell different types of boiled dishes. As the only kiosk in town selling boiled food, we can definitely make money that way..

Yu Hai happily replied, “When our family has more money, we have to buy more farmland. We only have three areas of dry sand. The produce from the land was not enough to feed our entire family. ”

“Once we open a kiosk in the city and make money, we can buy more farmland! Father, most of the land in our village is dry and sandy. If we want to buy land, we have to buy a lot closer to the city. Back then, we could even move our entire family to the city. That way we can avoid Oldest Aunt coming to annoy us all the time.. ”Xiaocao hates bad habits and little tricks Madam Li. The woman also had a gossiping tongue that never stopped, and she never said good things about others.

Yu Hai frowned and quietly reprimanded her, “How can I say such a thing about your eldest aunt. Be careful not to let others hear you, they will start saying that you are a bad boy. ”

Xiaocao slightly sneered and grumbled inwardly, ‘Isn't Oldest Aunt the most shameless around here? He's a real troublemaker! ‘

Suddenly, they heard a familiar-sounding voice calling them, “Brother Dahai, Xiaocao! You guys in town now? Looks like you have bought a lot of stuff ah! ”

Xiaocao turned his head to look and looked at their neighbor, Madam Fang, waving her hands at them. The basket in front of him had a pair of fat and plump chickens in it, and the basket next to it was empty.

“Aunt Zhou, did you come to the market again to sell chicken eggs? Business is going okay? ‘ Xiaocao ran a few steps forward and stopped beside Madam Fang. She smiled sweetly at the woman as she asked.

Madam Fang helped her brush a few strands of hair off her cheeks and smiled, “Not bad! The chicken eggs sold out and there were only a few chickens left. Did you guys ride Old Zhang's ox cart to get here? How's academy? Is Little Shitou able to enter without a problem? ”

“With Brother Qian Wen guiding us, everything went very smoothly. We didn't have enough seasoning at home, so we went to the food market to have a look. Aunt Zhou, please continue what you need to do, but will you return to the village by train as well? We bought a donkey cart today! ” Xiaocao is very happy and happy because they can buy cheap donkey carts. He couldn't help but tell Madam Fang the good news as soon as he could.

Madam Fang replied with an astonished expression on her face, “Wow, Xiaocao! You only worked for a few days and you managed to buy a cart? Then when we get back, Auntie Zhou should use you .. ”

Yu Hai, who was standing at the side, hurriedly interrupted, “Mistress Fang, don't listen to her! When we were at the cow and horse market, we saw classmate Shitou who was in desperate need of money and sold a sick donkey. Xiaocao thought the animal looked pitiful, so he spent three taels to buy the animal and the carriage. The donkey looks very sick to me. I don't know if it's safe or not! ”

After learning that they had spent three taels to buy a half-dead donkey, Madam Fang was not sure what she should say. Instead, he smiled and commented, Our “Xiaocao has a very good heart! Good things come to good people. The donkey will definitely heal.. ”.

Right at this moment, someone came to ask Madam Fang what the selling price of her chicken was. Xiaocao hurriedly said, “Aunt Zhou, do what you need to do! In the afternoon we'll be home together, ok! ”

Yu Hai felt confused inside. This young man looked completely foreign to him. When did he help this guy? Who would have thought, Yu Hai had mistaken. The one who thanked the young man was not him.

“Ah... You are the one who runs that salty vegetable store, right?” Xiaocao pointed his finger at the pickled vegetable shop that was around him. Inside, there were some people who were buying pickles. A middle-aged man, who looked very similar to Jiang Yu, was currently busy helping the customers inside.

Xiaocao grinned at the young man, “It looks like business is going well now!”

Jiang Yu happily replied, “This is all thanks to you, benefactor. The salty and salty vegetable recipes you gave me have all been made and are on the market. Everyone loves the taste, and new products attract a lot of new and old customers. My Father has been constantly talking about you these past few days and continues to tell me that we need to personally express our gratitude to you. Earlier when you talked to other people there, I thought you looked familiar. As I got closer, I discovered that it was you. Philanthropist, please come to our store to sit and chat for a while. ”.

Yu Hai looked at his daughter, flabbergasted. When did her little girl become this family's ‘dermawan’?

Jiang Yu was too enthusiastic and warm, so Xiaocao was unable to refuse her invitation. Therefore, he followed her to the pickled and salted vegetable store. Inside the store, a unique aroma of pickles and salted vegetables surrounds it. Compared to before, the smell was much more appetizing.

“Old Jiang, can you give me half a catties of savory and spicy dried radish and half of sweet and spicy catties? The savory and spicy ones have already sold out? When will it be available again? About two more days ?! Then give me half the starch from the sweet and spicy and then add half the starch from the spicy cabbage! ” A gallant-looking woman who looked to be around forty revealed a disappointed expression when she heard the savory and spicy dried radish had sold out.

Another old man in his fifties shook his head and smiled, “Storekeeper Jiang, your family's salted and pickled vegetables now taste better and taste better than when your wife was alive. Do you get advice from someone who is talented? ”

Shopkeeper Jiang was weighing the requested pickled vegetables with a smile and replied, “Of course, that's what happened! We really have a really great guy who gave us some tips. Uncle Elder Lu, you know that my wife died suddenly and unexpectedly. So all the recipes went with him to the grave. My son and daughter only learned a few basic and simple preservation methods from him. You, of all people, should know that my store, if not for you, the old client who still helped us, is long out of business now. ”

At this point, he could not help but shake his head due to his heavy emotions. The other old man sighed for a while and then Shopkeeper Jiang continued, “A few days ago, my son got help from someone talented. The guy gave him some preservative recipes and when we made them, we found that the vegetables were even tastier than those made by my dead wife… be sure to hold on tight to these pickled nuts and spicy cabbage! If you think it feels good, please come back! ”

The old man chuckled softly, “Even if you don't say anything, I'll still be back! My wife, after eating cabbage and radishes all winter, does not have a good appetite at this time. When he ate the spicy cabbage I bought two days ago, he even ate two bowls of extra food. Now, he can't even eat without eating your spicy cabbage on the table! ”

A young warden at the side interrupted, “Isn't that so! My youngest child at home almost turned your sweet, crunchy dried radish into a snack. If I don't give it to him, he'll throw a tantrum! Fortunately, pickling your family vegetables is cheap and of good quality, otherwise I would not be able to afford the habit! ” He then urges the store owner to weigh the sweet and crispy horseradish catties for him.

Shopkeeper Jiang humbly smiled and said, “It is not good to eat too many pickled vegetables. It is better to eat more than regular food. After a few months, newly grown vegetables will enter the market. Make sure your child eats more green vegetables. ”.

“Dad! That's really our benefactor! I invited him back! ” Jiang Yu walks cheerfully with a big smile on her face.

Shopkeeper Jiang looked at Yu Hai behind his son and rushed out, forgetting that his hands were still sticky due to the vegetable preservative juice. He grabbed onto Yu Hai's hand and repeatedly said, “Good! I've finally had a chance to meet you! You are truly the savior of our little shop! ”

An awkward expression crossed Yu Hai's face as he stared blankly at his hand which was now covered in pickled juice. Jiang Yu immediately pulled her father away and timidly smiled shyly, “Dad, you thanked the wrong person. The one who taught me the recipe was the little girl behind him. You thank our generous father. ”

Shopkeeper Jiang laughed blankly as he said, “Everything is the same, all the same! Good brother, you have a daughter who has the heart and kindness of a Bodhisattva! ”

Yu Hai humbly replied, “You are too good, too good! She had always liked to experiment with cooking since she was young, so she had little talent in this field. ”

Xiaocao rolled his eyes into his heart and said inwardly, ‘Dad, are you trying to be modest here? Why do you seem to be bragging right now? ‘

Jiang Yu took out the latest account book and spread it out so that Xiaocao could see through it. He enthusiastically said, “Good, although the recipe you taught me uses more seasonings than any other recipe, but the taste of the product is very good. Even though we spent a bit more to make it, we were still able to set a slightly higher price and customers would still buy it. Over the past few days, the most in demand are savory and spicy dried radishes and spicy cabbage. Many people also really like pickled nuts. ”.

The young man was afraid that Xiaocao could not read, so he was constantly chatting about the sale. Xiaocao glanced at the books. Although written in a traditional style, he can recognize most of his characters. At first glance it is clear how much salty and salty catties they sell and the profits they get.

In just a few days, a small salted and pickled vegetable shop actually had a revenue of forty-five taels and a profit of twenty taels. It made him want to sigh in grief —— is much easier to make money in the city!

There was currently no one else in the store, so Shopkeeper Jiang took out five taels and said, “Benevolent! By then we had reached an agreement that we would split our profits 20-80. This is your dividend from the past few days, please accept, benefactor. ”