After Qin Jianzhong left, Cheng You took out the money to count it.
The price of Qizi Gao sold was higher than in Yongcheng.
These were just the first steps to opening the market. Once those people knew how good Qizi Gao was, they would definitely repurchase.
Only then would there be large orders.
Cheng You thought about it, and maybe she could even increase the price.
After all, transporting it out of the province incurred additional transportation costs.
“We’re making money, let’s eat meat today.”
Qi Chengyan chuckled, “When do you not eat meat?”
Cheng You propped her chin and looked at him, smiling playfully.
“I mean roasted suckling pig.”
She didn’t know if it could be done successfully, but she wanted to try.
Qi Chengyan nodded, “I’ll inquire and see where we can buy one.”
Cheng You thought for a moment, “Let’s go to Qili Village tomorrow, see if Grandpa’s family has any.”
It was also mainly to see the things Jiang Dingcheng brought back.
She was actually a bit curious, what was so amazing about Zhao Yunlin’s first pot of gold?
What she saw was astonishing, she truly saw many things she had never seen before.
No matter how much money Cheng You had, she was still a bumpkin who had never even left Yongcheng.
Dried squid, dried abalone, dried sea cucumber, all sorts of dried seafood, an endless stream.
They carried a unique smell of the sea.
Jiang Dingcheng was talking about his experiences along the way, and he was just talking about the oysters.
“The people by the sea, they just dig out the meat and eat it raw. I didn’t dare at first, but after trying it, I realized. The taste is just one word, fresh! I heard these oysters are especially good and very nourishing, it’s a pity I couldn’t bring some fresh ones for you to try.”
Cheng You licked her lips. She had never eaten fresh seafood.
Living off the mountains, eating from the mountains; living by the sea, eating from the sea.
The most things she had seen were medicinal herbs.
“Next time we have a chance, let’s go to the seaside for a walk and broaden our horizons.”
Getting down to business, Jiang Dingcheng asked, “What should we do with these things? Are they enough for us to open a general store?”
Besides dried seafood, he also brought back some other local specialties.
He had bought a little from each place he had visited along the way.
Cheng You asked, “Uncle, did you leave your contact information? If we really open a store, these things of yours might only last a few days, so you need to restock promptly.”
Jiang Dingcheng nodded, “I did. I was thinking of installing a telephone in the store then, which would be more convenient.”
Walking out of the warehouse, Jiang Dingcheng locked the door.
“Then should we go to the commune to look at the shop?”
The thought of opening a store made him a little excited.
Cheng You said, “Not the commune. Our first store will be opened in the county town!”
Jiang Dingcheng was momentarily stunned, a little taken aback.
After a long while, he found his voice, “Youyou, what did you say?”
“The first store will be opened in the county town, and the branches will be opened in Yongcheng city.”
Jiang Dingcheng almost cursed, “Youyou, can’t you take it one step at a time!”
You can’t get fat with one bite.
Cheng You said earnestly, “Uncle, I will participate in the college entrance examination in December. If I get lucky and get admitted, I want to go to Yancheng to study, so my time is limited.”
She had to help the old Jiang family get the first general store up and running. Once they got the hang of it, she wouldn’t have to worry about opening more branches.
The old Jiang family were her cherished family. Only when they were well could she forge ahead.
“Okay! Uncle understands. Then we’ll open in the county town!”
There were more shops in the county town, and more choices, but the rent was more expensive.
However, since they had bought a lot of dried seafood which was not cheap, they didn’t need to skimp on rent.
Jiang Dingcheng also asked Cheng You, “Besides these things we brought back, what else can we sell?”
Cheng You said, “Since it’s a general store, we can sell anything, as long as there are people who buy it.”
So Jiang Dingcheng also negotiated cooperation with some manufacturers, such as the daily chemical factory.
Fortunately, with Cheng You’s strong support, this general store opened at the end of August.
The name was simple and direct, called “Old Jiang General Store.”
On the first day of opening, business was incredibly brisk, which scared Jiang Dingcheng into immediately contacting the manufacturers he had previously sourced from.
The Old Jiang family itself had many people, and each part of the process was clearly divided, orderly, and much better than Cheng You had imagined.
Jiang Wanrou originally wanted to come over under the pretext of offering congratulations, but she was kicked out by her parents.
Still thinking of taking advantage now, dream on!
Her maternal family didn’t recognize her, and her husband had gone and never returned. Jiang Wanrou was on the verge of collapse, declaring that she would also take the college entrance examination and go to Yancheng to find Yuan He.
The second aunt directly made it clear, “Go find whoever you want, it has nothing to do with our old Jiang family. I don’t have a daughter like you!”
However, these matters did not reach Cheng You.
With the general store on the right track, the next thing was the matter of Zhen Shan Tang.
Everything else was fine, and there were ready staff, but it was difficult to find a doctor to practice in the clinic.
Zhou Yunru’s ability was not enough, and she still had to learn from Uncle Li for a few more years.
Uncle Li couldn’t leave his elderly mother, so he couldn’t come back and forth every day.
The matter was put on hold.
Finally, Old Mrs. Li spoke up, “Then we’ll go live in the county town for a few years. I’m tired of being cooped up here my whole life. When Yunru is ready, we’ll hand the pharmacy over to her.”
It wasn’t that she was truly tired, but rather that she didn’t want to make things difficult for Cheng You.
“Grandma.”
Old Mrs. Li caressed her little face and said gently, “Our girl is going to college, more promising than your mother. Grandma doesn’t know if she’ll live to see you have children, I only wish you peace and safety every year.”
“I’ll come back to see you, and I’ll take you to Yancheng too.”
Old Mrs. Li chuckled, “My eyes can’t see, it’s the same wherever I am. You just remember, as long as you are well, I will be relieved. Bring Zhenzhen along too, this girl is being wasted in the countryside.”
“Okay.”
Cheng You leaned on her lap, listening to her speak quietly.
At this moment, she finally felt a hint of parting sorrow.
While everyone was busily preparing for the college entrance examination, Cheng Tao anxiously waited for Zhao Yunlin to return.
She didn’t know what was going on. After he left last time, there had been no news since.
Seeing that Cheng You’s general store had already opened, she didn’t know if Zhao Yunlin had bought back the things she had entrusted him with.
In September, the weather gradually turned cold. It rained for several consecutive days in Wujing Village, and the temperature dropped instantly.
No matter how heavy the rain, it couldn’t extinguish the fervent desire for the college entrance examination.
Late at night, there was a knock on the door outside.
Cheng Tao got up, throwing on a coat. She listened carefully and, in a daze, heard Zhao Yunlin’s voice.
She hurried out, not caring that she was getting soaked.
“Tao’er, I’m back!”
Zhao Yunlin was drenched, but he didn’t dare to delay for a moment on the road, rushing home non-stop.
Cheng Tao felt his bulging pockets and quickly pulled him inside, worried that Wang Hongxia would come out.
“Let’s talk inside, it’s too cold outside.”
Speaking of cold, Zhao Yunlin couldn’t help but shiver.
He hadn’t suffered much, and it was only thanks to the money in his pockets that he had managed to hold on until now.
He wanted to show Cheng Tao that he was not a useless person who had to rely on his family for everything.