Chapter 345 Where You Fall, You Rise Again
Ye Shenge hesitated. They were already engaged, practically family now. It was a good sign for a man to have the awareness to hand over his salary. After all, her father’s salary had always been handed over. Although her mother didn’t care about that little bit of money, she never refused it, so perhaps she could follow suit.
“Sure, how much pocket money should I give you each month?”
“Hahaha, I get the privilege of receiving pocket money too?”
“Of course. A man can’t go out without money in his pocket. We still need to maintain appearances.”
Zi Yisheng reached out and touched the little girl’s long hair, which was soft and smooth.
“No need to give me any for now. I still have plenty of assets that haven’t been handed over. I’ll have my people consolidate them and then give them to you.”
Ye Shenge quickly stopped him. They weren’t married yet; it was a bit too early to hand over all his assets.
“No rush. After we get married, you won’t be able to *not* hand them over. For now, I don’t want to worry about it so early.”
“You don’t need to worry. I’ll give you all the profits, and someone else will handle the worrying. You just need to be happy counting money and spending it at home.”
Isn’t this what every woman wants to hear? Spend as much as you want.
“Will you spoil me too much by doing this?”
Zi Yisheng helplessly tapped the little girl’s forehead.
“Can money spoil you? What are you thinking? I even think you’re too rational.”
After dinner, Zi Yisheng also attended Ye Shenge’s first black market meeting, as he was also a collaborator.
“I just looked at the ledger. Grains are still the highest in volume for the black market, but also the lowest in profit. Seafood and dried goods have the lowest cost and the highest profit, so we can increase the quantity. As for medicinal herbs, the volume is the smallest, but the profit is still quite high. Is it because there are no other supply channels?”
“The biggest competitor for medicinal herbs right now should be the Min family’s medicinal herb outlets. But they don’t seem to care at all that we’ve taken a lot of their business.”
Houzi had always worried about the Min family causing trouble if they sold medicinal herbs, but there had been no reaction from them.
“The Min family doesn’t care about this volume. They’ve already monopolized the national medicinal herb market. The few cities you occupy are just a drop in the bucket to them, so you can sell with confidence.”
Zi Yisheng understood Min Xing very well. The medicinal herb market belonged solely to Min Xing, not the Min family at all. Besides, this was a deliberate apology gift he was giving to the little girl, so he wouldn’t cause trouble.
Seeing Houzi still confused, Ye Shenge smiled and pointed in the Min family’s direction.
“The big boss lives in the village. You can operate with a free hand from now on.”
Houzi gave Ye Shenge a thumbs-up. Following Ye Shenge was much more profitable than following Mu Ge.
Ye Mu’en, feeling a bit neglected, didn’t mind. In any case, whether it was more or less, it all belonged to his sister. Although he had a share, as long as he didn’t take it, it was all his sister’s.
“As for the grain issue, we’ve always sold it at a very low price, so we earn the least.”
This was also what Houzi regretted the most. The grains that Mu Ge had painstakingly found were being sold at a low price.
In fact, Houzi didn’t know that grain was Ye Shenge’s biggest risk-free business. The grains produced in her space were very easy to come by; it could be said that even the seeds were self-sufficient. Therefore, this was the only way Ye Shenge could help the masses. However, for other goods with costs, they had to be sold at their market price. She couldn’t do charity all the time; she also had to support many people.
“We’ll continue to sell grain at this price until the drought ends.”
“Little girl, is the grain I’m allocated a bit too little?”
Ye Shenge’s space produced six hundred tons of grain monthly, but only two hundred tons were allocated to Zi Yisheng. However, her space didn’t have any extra land. Now, for the sake of grain, she hadn’t planted any fruits or vegetables. The food at home was all from previous stock, leaving only a few plots for medicinal herbs.
“There’s only this much. I can’t get any more. But can’t you buy grain from Mi Province? Don’t think about getting more from me.”
Zi Yisheng reached out and pinched Ye Shenge’s cheek, only to be glared at by her elder brother.
“Alright, I’ll give you some grain after I pave the way to Mi Province.”
Zi Yisheng ignored his elder brother’s glare and smiled at him.
“Brother, why don’t we continue to cooperate? Anyway, there’s no conflict in the black market areas we manage. Let’s split the matters concerning Mi Province?”
“Sure, since we’re going, we can’t go for nothing.”
Houzi’s interest piqued at the mention of Mi Province. He pointed in its direction.
“Are you talking about Mi Province on the other side of the shore?”
Ye Mu’en rolled his eyes. Why did his subordinates seem dumber than Zi Yisheng’s?
“Nonsense, can you find a second Mi Province?”
“Hahaha, do we have a way to go to Mi Province?”
“Yes, we’ve gotten a boat. Since you’re here this time, let’s go together. We can also see what’s suitable to sell here.”
Luo Hansheng was also excited. Who wouldn’t want to travel? Especially to cross the sea.
“Amazing, you guys are truly amazing. Mu Ge, don’t worry, I’ll definitely explore every nook and cranny of Mi Province. Our black market business will be unmatched in the future.”
Mi Province was very rich in resources. As long as they could transport them back, they would sell for a high price.
After discussing everything, Ye Shenge took twenty stacks of money from a sack and placed them on the table.
“This is twenty thousand yuan. Take it and distribute it to everyone as a reward, so everyone can have a good New Year.”
Houzi was unwilling to accept it. Their wages were already very high. Mu Ge had already given them a good way to live. Taking more would make them feel guilty.
Ye Mu’en knew what these people were thinking. He picked up the money and stuffed it into Houzi’s arms.
“Just take it when I tell you to. Stop talking nonsense. There will be bonuses for good performance in the future.”
Ye Shenge smiled and signed the ledger, as proof that she had received the money. Of course, the ledger would remain with her.
“When you go to Mi Province, I’ll bring you more gold bars. Our money probably won’t be accepted there. So, if you want to buy anything, use gold to exchange for it.”
“Hehe, then Shenge should bring us more. I’m afraid I’ll want to bring everything back when I see it.”
Ye Shenge was already envious of them being able to see the other side of the shore. Now, hearing about spending money made her even more eager.
“I want to go too. If you let me go, I’ll bring more gold bars, and you can buy whatever you want then.”
Houzi’s excitement came to an abrupt halt. He quickly looked at Ye Mu’en with his eyes. He didn’t know anything!
Ye Mu’en reached out and tapped Ye Shenge’s forehead.
“Don’t even think about it. The temperature at sea is very low now. You could get sick with just a little carelessness.”
“So, can I go when the weather gets warmer?”
Ye Shenge was a little clever and quickly took the opportunity.
Zi Yisheng burst into laughter. This was the first time he had seen the little girl so eager to go somewhere. He couldn’t let his elder brother snatch this opportunity.
“Okay, I’ll personally accompany you for fun in April or May next year.”
“Wow~~, Zi Yisheng, you’re the best, best boyfriend.”
Ye Mu’en’s eyes widened like ox eyes. He was a step too late, and this scoundrel had gotten ahead of him. They had originally agreed to take Shenge to Mi Province, but this cunning fellow!
“Hehe, Big Brother will accompany you then too, to help you carry things.”
“Mhm, Big Brother is also the best Big Brother.”
Luo Hansheng smiled watching everything unfold. He remembered the first time he met Ye Shenge; she was a girl who had to find someone to help her with simple tasks like unlocking a door, relying entirely on herself. Now, she had the care and attention of many people, all vying for her. This was what true happiness looked like. It was wonderful!
Min Xing, who had been quiet for several days, looked at the newly acquired book in his hand with a blossoming smile, making Min De subconsciously take two steps back.
“Last time I lost so much face, and Zi Yisheng’s scoundrel didn’t offer any comfort. Let’s see how I take his wife first this time, and then make him beg me. Hmph!”
Min De wanted to cover his face. Beg you? You’re thinking too much. It’s already generous of Young Master Zi not to kick you out. I really don’t know why Young Master Min gets confused whenever it comes to Young Master Zi.
Min Xing straightened his collar and walked away with the book. He would rise where he fell.
Ye Shenge saw Min Xing again at the gate of the Zi family’s residence. She raised an eyebrow and immediately put on a look of amusement, even stepping back slightly to let the main characters begin their performance.
“Miss Ye, look, I found another book you might like.”
As he spoke, Min De swayed the book. Zi Yisheng looked at Min Xing’s foolishness like he was an idiot.
“Oh, so you’re looking for me? Is this a gift for me?”
“Of course, it’s for you. My greatest wish has always been to give like-minded friends everything they like.”
Yo, the target has changed. This time, I’ve been promoted to the female lead.
Ye Shenge smiled and walked up to Min Xing, but her eyes were fixed on the book. It looked quite old, suggesting it had some age.
“Then, thank you.”
“Hey, oh, who? Who are you, daring to steal my book?”
Before Min Xing could finish speaking, the book in his hand was snatched away. He turned to see a woman holding a cane holding his book.
“If you’re giving it, then give it quickly. Why are you babbling with the book in your hand?”
“Pfft.”
Ye Shenge couldn’t help but laugh out loud. She quickly covered her mouth and took the book handed over by Qi Xuan.
“You, I haven’t finished speaking yet. What are you in a hurry for? No, who are you, and why did you snatch my book?”
He hadn’t even had a chance to perform yet.
Qi Xuan looked dismissively at the effeminate man in front of him. What a waste of good looks.
“Who am I? Hehe, she is my paternal aunt, this is my paternal uncle-in-law, and this is my paternal uncle. Who do you think I am?”
Qi Xuan introduced Zi Yisheng and the others one by one to emphasize his status.
Qi Xuan’s introduction made Zi Yisheng very happy, and even Ye Mu’en accepted the title of paternal uncle. Only Ye Shenge couldn’t quite accept someone four years older than her calling her paternal aunt; the generation gap was too big.
Min Xing immediately deflated. This person had too many elders above him; he probably couldn’t afford to offend them.
“Fine, I’m not going to stoop to the level of a child.”
He then turned and smiled at Ye Shenge.
“Miss Ye, I hope you like it. Even if you don’t, I have more.”
Saying this, he took out another book from his back waist and swayed it again.
“Hey, this person is really interesting, giving gifts piece by piece.”