Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao were very sincere. Chen Hu could feel their sincerity.
If there was anything he didn’t understand, Su Sanlang would make it clear to him. Chen Hu was extremely grateful for this pure and selfless kindness.
He understood what Madam Qian meant, and he agreed decisively, knowing that Su Sanlang would never lie to him.
Chen Hu agreed, and Su Sanlang became even more determined. He said, “Alright, let’s fight together and find a way out.”
“Regarding the division of profits, after we remove the manpower and capital, we’ll split it 50-50. When the time comes, we’ll write a clause. When doing business, we won’t get involved in private matters. We’ll do it the right way. Your family will provide the craftsmanship, and our family will rent a stall and sell it to the public.”
Ever since he’d had the idea a few days ago, he’d wondered a million times how to start.
Since the two families were going to do business together, they naturally had to agree on benefits first. Everyone had to start off well and treat it seriously. They had to agree beforehand that they would not be unhappy about these things in the future.
Although they were sworn brothers, there were times when their teeth would bite their tongues. The ancient people said that real brothers would settle profits openly, so they still had to calculate clearly when it was time to do so.
Su Sanlang had made it clear. Chen Hu and Madam Qian listened quietly. They knew very well that Su Sanlang had not taken advantage of them.
Madam Qian nodded and said to Chen Hu, “I agree.”
Chen Hu also smiled and nodded. “I agree as well.”
Chen Hu scratched his head, looked at Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao, and said, “Big Brother, Sister-in-law, when will we start?”
Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao looked at each other and smiled. Then Madam Zhao said, “Let’s start making 50 kilograms of pickled vegetables today. When the pickled vegetables are ready in a few days, we’ll sell them.”
Su Sanlang also said, “I’ll take a look around town today and find a suitable stall to rent.”
Now that they had discussed the matter, they had to start moving.
When Chen Hu and Madam Qian heard this, they also felt energized and acted immediately.
The few of them came out together to return to the Su family.
Su Sanlang called Chen Hu to go to town with him.
Madam Qian and Madam Zhao prepared to get vegetables and cabbages.
The two families moved together. No one was more curious than the children of the two families.
They helped with preparing the vegetables, wanting to ask, but holding back.
Zhou Heng smiled slightly. He had guessed it. Thinking about the pickles he had eaten recently, he felt that this path should work.
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The dish wasn’t expensive, but the taste was unique. If others couldn’t make it, it could be valuable.
There might be some bumps along the way, but the bumps will pass.
Zhou Heng focused on helping to pick the vegetables. This was very good. Even if he went back, he would feel very relieved.
After they were done, Madam Zhao smiled and said to Su Chong and Su Hua, “Mother has good news for you. We’re going to do business with your Uncle Hu’s family. We’ll sell your aunt’s delicious pickled vegetables and sauerkraut.”
Su Chong and Su Hua immediately understood.
Su Chong said happily, “The sauerkraut and pickles are delicious. They will definitely sell well.”
Just thinking about it made Su Chong drool.
Su Hua smiled back and said, “Definitely.”
This is great! He thought.
He even had more strength to work after knowing this.
Su Xiaoling went from surprise to calmness. She recalled Su Xiaolu’s casual remarks and couldn’t help but smile. If Xiaolu knew that her casual remarks were going to come true, she would be very happy.
Chen Daniu and Chen Erniu were also very happy. They liked to be close to the Su family. The two families did business together, which meant that they would be closer in the future.
They were happy just thinking about it. They could learn to read a lot of words from them again.
Everyone worked hard together and did not feel tired at all. From time to time, they looked at the people around them and could not help but smile.
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When Su Sanlang and Chen Hu arrived in town together, they went to rent a small shop on the street. There was only one hut. It costs four taels of silver a year. The location was good. If they wanted to rent it, they had to rent it for a year.
Previously, it was a noodle shop. The boss said that it was because the couple who opened the noodle shop was getting old and decided to go home to enjoy life.
For whatever reason, the location was indeed very good, and there were many businessmen around.
Chen Hu’s heart ached for the money. He wanted to persuade Su Sanlang to look at something else.
But Su Sanlang shook his head, gritted his teeth, rented it, and signed the contract.
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Everything is difficult in the beginning. There were risks in everything, but they should always bear them.
After signing the contract, Su Sanlang and Chen Hu went to the shop together to buy some condiments and then went home together.
“Brother Sanlang.”
Someone seemed to be calling him from behind. Su Sanlang stopped.
Chen Hu also stopped and said, “Big Brother, someone seems to be calling you.”
Su Sanlang nodded. He turned around and saw Butler Sun.
Butler Sun beckoned to him.
Su Sanlang said to Chen Hu, “Hu, that’s the butler of the Sun residence. In the past, most of my livestock was sold to the Sun residence. We haven’t interacted for a long time. Let’s go over and say hello.”
Su Sanlang brought Chen Hu to Butler Sun.
Butler Sun smiled and said, “Brother Sanlang, I haven’t seen you in a long time. I thought I was mistaken when I saw you just now. Brother Sanlang, do you have something good to sell in town?”
Butler Sun smiled. He really wanted Su Sanlang to sell some chickens and ducks, but these exchanges were voluntary. Su Sanlang had not sold living things for a long time. It was probably because the bitter days were over and it was normal not to sell them anymore.
When he met Su Sanlang today, he naturally asked.
Su Sanlang smiled gently. “We’re not selling anything. My brother and I are here to do some business. We’ve rented a shop here to sell sauerkraut and pickled vegetables. Let’s see if we can make a living out of it.”
Su Sanlang told him the truth.
Butler Sun had a good impression of Su Sanlang. Even after not seeing him for a long time, Su Sanlang was still so honest.
Butler Sun sighed and said, “It’s a pity that my master likes the mild taste. Otherwise, he could have come to take care of your business. But it doesn’t matter. When you open for business, I’ll tell my friends about it. Some of them like strong tastes.”
Butler Sun was willing to help Su Sanlang.
Su Sanlang and Chen Hu were also very happy. Su Sanlang was very grateful and repeatedly said, “Thank you.”
Butler Sun smiled and waved his hand. He suddenly remembered something. He looked at Su Sanlang and asked, “By the way, Brother Sanlang, is your little girl at home? I saw a little girl in the residence today. I think she’s about the same age as your little girl and looks very similar to her as well.”
He was stunned when he saw her. Although she was dressed differently, she looked so much like Su Sanlang’s youngest daughter. If he didn’t think it was impossible, he would have gone up to talk to the little girl.
Su Sanlang’s youngest daughter was just an ordinary child. In the Sun residence, she was the divine doctor’s disciple. She was a treasure.