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"It's not about sitting on the floor and raising the price. It's about how much money you have and how much food you eat." The corners of Chen Mu Mu's mouth twitched, and his eyebrows shot up slightly.

"Fish balls, fish balls, bean curd milk, cornflakes, sweet potato jerky, chili sauce, lasagna, osmanthus cake …" "There are a total of thirty varieties. When the market opens up, even the earnings from the past few years would probably not be less than three thousand taels of silver."

"The period of freshness of the snacks is too long, I wouldn't dare take such a risk." Shangguan Bai laughed lightly, "I believe you've also investigated the situation of my Shangguan family. Although they are the junior family heads, they are still not someone I can decide on. If I agree to your request, my father will cripple me."

"You really have no guts. You can't even make a small decision." Chen Mu Mu Mu looked down on him.

"Naturally, I can make decisions for items worth several dozen taels of silver. However, three thousand taels of silver is not a small amount even for my Shangguan Family." Shangguan Bai didn't get annoyed. He poured another cup of tea and looked at her, a bright starlight flashing through his eyes. "If you think that these two methods of cooperation are unreasonable, why don't we change the way we work together?"

"Tell me about it." The first two suggestions, Chen Mu Mu was not satisfied, hearing Shangguan Bai's third suggestion, he could not wait to hear it.

"Even if you keep your recipe and make the food, the food that comes out of your workshop will have to be sold by my Shangguan family." Shangguan Bai's eyes swirled with wisdom, his entire person exuding a different aura. "This kind of cooperation method, not only can we receive benefits in a short period of time, it's also good for us to settle our debts and avoid all kinds of troubles in the future."

Chen Mumu muttered to herself. She had the materials and the prescription in her possession, but what she lacked the most were connections. If the Shangguan Family were willing to give her connections, this cooperation would not be a loss to her.

"What's the price?"

"Miss Chen, your business is excellent, but our cooperation is long-term." Shangguan Bai beamed a bright smile, "I wonder if Miss Chen would be willing to take a step back and let us all have a chance to earn money?"

For the cooperating parties, it was always necessary to lower the price appropriately so that both parties could make money, and Shangguan Bai's argument was not too exaggerated.

Chen Mu Mu silently calculated the cost and investment. After pondering for a while, she smiled and said, "How about I give you a price that is 10% lower than the market price?"

Shangguan Bai shook his head and smiled faintly. "If it's less than a tenth, then Lady Chen's sincerity might not be enough. After all, if our cooperation in the future expands, wouldn't Lady Chen earn more?" "I think you can back off a little bit more Miss Chen."

From this refined appearance, it was hard to tell that he was actually a cunning fox.

Chen Mu took a deep breath, and determination flashed in his eyes. "Two points, no less. My people also need to eat. If I can't earn anything, then my hard work will not be in vain."

"Happy cooperation." Shangguan Bai knew that this was her bottom line, so he didn't bargain any further and raised his teacup with a smile.

"Happy cooperation." Chen Mu Mu Mu raised his cup as well.

After working hard for a long time, he had finally settled a matter.

After the conversation, the dishes and wine were properly served. Chen Mu Mu and Mei had a meal before bidding her farewells to Shangguan Bai.

However, he didn't expect to run into Lin Qiu'er just now when he came out of the restaurant.

Lin Qiu'er's gaze swept over Shangguan Bai and her, her eyes turning strange as she smiled dubiously. "Cousin, who is this young master? Why haven't I heard you mention him before?" Seeing how intimate all of you are, I'm afraid that it's been a lifetime since you were together? "

In the conservative era, what was supposed to be an understatement was actually revealed by Lin Qiu'er in such a way that it made people awkward and embarrassed.

Even though Shangguan Bai had seen too much wind and waves, after being teased like this, his fair and jade-like face unconsciously flushed. He unconsciously raised his head to look at Chen Mu.

Normally, Lin Qiu'er would make things difficult for her, and Chen Mimu was already used to it. Originally, she did not think much of Lin Qiu'er's words, but when Shangguan Bai looked at her, she felt embarrassed for no reason.

He hastily waved his hand to clear it up, "Shangguan Gongzi, don't mind me. My cousin has always had an open mouth, just treat it as her farting."

"Why are the words and actions of a woman so crude? Aren't they afraid of being laughed at?" Lin Qiu'er immediately turned to her.

In a short period of time, Shangguan Bai who was adept at observing people's expressions had roughly understood that Chen Mu and Lin Qiu'er were not on good terms. He smiled faintly and said, "It doesn't matter, it's all just a matter of character."

Young master was like a jade, and his courteous actions easily gave one a favorable impression of him.

Glimmers danced in Lin Qiu'er's eyes as she stared fixedly at Shangguan Bai. "My little girl, Lin Qiu'er, is Chen Mu Mu's elder cousin. May I know how Sir is called?"

"My surname is Shangguan, and my first name is Bai. Miss can call me Shangguan Bai." Shangguan Bai laughed.

"So it's Sir Shangguan." Lin Qiu'er nodded her head and looked at him and Chen Mu before shifting her gaze to the topic before them. "I can see that the relationship between Young Master and my cousin is sincere. Could it be that you've already privately accepted it?"

Upon hearing these words, not only did Chen Mu Mu feel displeased, even his good-natured Shangguan Bai's expression changed slightly.

In this era, before marriage, it was a challenge for men and women to commit to each other for life.

"Miss Lin, stop spouting nonsense. If this news about Lady Chen's reputation were to spread, it would definitely be incredible." Shangguan Bai said solemnly, "Miss Chen and I are just business friends, don't make things up Miss Lin, lest someone gossip behind her back."

The corners of Chen Mu Mu's mouth twitched.

She did not know Guan Bai well and was merely a friend she had met a few times. However, every time she saw him, he always had a gentle and good-natured look. Now that she suddenly got angry, he seemed quite charming.

Men who would stand up for women were all good men.

And seeing that young master Ruyu was so angry and controlled so much like she was, this was truly a type of enjoyment.

Lin Qiu'er's face turned green and white at his words. She wanted to retort, but she had no way to do so. Furthermore, Shangguan Bai's aura was not one she could handle.

The only thing he could do was to lower his eyes slightly, and say in a low voice: "Sir Shangguan is right, Qiu'er was reckless, and did not think everything through. Please forgive me Young Master and Cousin."

With her pitiful appearance, if not for her physical condition, she might have even thought that someone was bullying her.

An impatient look flashed past Chen Mu Mu Mu's eyes as he waved his hands, a smile of mockery on his face.

"It's alright, it's not the first time Cousin has talked so carelessly. I can understand that."

Shangguan Bai looked at the two girls, the smile on his face suddenly deepened.

"Chen Mu Mu!" Lin Qiu'er fumed, and due to the presence of Shangguan Bai, this noble young master, it was not appropriate for her to flare up, so she could only glare at Chen Mu Mu.

No matter how sharp a saber was, it wouldn't be able to kill a person. Naturally, Chen Mu Mu Mu Mu acted as though she didn't see something of this level and completely ignored it.

He looked at the sky and said to Shangguan Bai: "Shangguan Tzu, it's late now. You also have some matters to attend to, I'll go back first."

Shangguan Bai nodded and hesitated slightly before saying: "The two of you girls are a bit further back than me, so it's not safe. How about I get someone to send you two back?"

Lin Qiu'er's eyes lit up. "Alright, then I'll have to trouble Shangguan Tzu."

There is no need, there is an oxcart for entering the village, we will just follow it, Shangguan Tzu is busy with other matters, so we will not disturb you further. Chen Mu Mu didn't bother about Lin Qiu'er's expression and rejected her outright.

"Alright, until we meet again." Shangguan Bai didn't insist, he cupped his hands towards the two and left with the servant.

"Chen Mu Mu Mu, why don't you let Shangguan Tzu send us off?" Lin Qiu'er asked in displeasure after the crowd left.

"You aren't familiar with him, yet you want him to gift you such gifts. Where did this face come from?" Not giving her any face, Chen Mu Mu Mu stated straightforwardly.

"I'm not familiar with him, but aren't you close with the Shangguan Tzu? Why would he send you?" Lin Qiu'er was still very unhappy.

Chen Mu didn't care if she was happy or not, and sneered lightly, "It's my business if I'm familiar with him, I'm not willing to let him send me off, it's my freedom. If you're not willing, why don't you let him give it to you, and instead use my name."

After pausing for a moment, he caught onto Lin Qiu'er's words and lightly mocked, "This is clearly our first meeting, and we don't even know their names. To actually call them 'Shangguan Tzu', how shameless."

"I am related to you by blood, and you and I are cousins. Your friend is naturally my friend, and you call him Shangguan Tzu. It is understandable for me to call him big brother." Lin Qiu'er rationalized and looked at her with disdain. "You even want to fuss over this. I really don't understand how someone like you can still live."

A person who is always ready to assault others is really annoying.

Chen Mu Mu's eyes narrowed as he paused for a moment before turning and walking to the head of the town.

For some people, the more logical it was, the more arrogant they would be. Ignoring and looking down on others, that was the only way to show respect to themselves.

"Chen Mu Mu, what do you mean? Why are you ignoring me?" Lin Qiu'er chased after him in quick steps as she questioned him furiously.

"I don't want to." Chen Mu Mu had never given her face before, so she directly said, "Lin Qiu'er, there's no one else here. I might as well tell you, I don't like you, so don't follow me."

"What a joke, this is the only way to get to the town's head. If I don't follow you, can I?" Lin Qiu'er rolled his eyes at her, his steps never stopping.

Just like a fly flying around, although annoying, but it was better to ignore it.

Chen Mu Mu took a big step forward, advancing on his own. Lin Qiu'er frowned as she followed closely behind, not saying anything for a long time.

It was better not to speak, lest she get impatient. Chen Mu pondered in his heart as he walked quickly, thinking about the future of the food business.

After following Shangguan Bai's cooperation, the sale of the products was no longer worrisome. There were many restaurants and inns in the Shangguan Family, this order definitely wouldn't let her lose anything. Now, she only needed to adjust the taste and quality of the food, then she could sit and count the money.

With money, you can work like a ghost. With money in your hands, you can do better calculations in the future. And she, too, could find a way to return.

This ancient way of thinking was out of place for her. There was nothing in the refrigerator and bathroom of the air-conditioned water heater, and the concept of being inferior to a man was bound to make it hard to breathe. If she had a chance to go back, she would definitely go back.

Thinking of being able to go back, his mood unconsciously brightened.

"What are you thinking about? Nervous." Seeing that she was happy, Lin Qiu'er couldn't help but grumble. "You can tell at a glance that you're thinking of men. That Shangguan Bai, are you really that obsessed with him?"

"Of course, only those in the Shangguan Tzu have looks, which woman doesn't love it?" Chen Mu Mu Mu was in a good mood, and he couldn't be bothered to quibble with her.

"With your water nature, aren't you afraid that Lu Jinfeng will feel sad if he finds out?" Lin Qiu'er said.

"You really can't spit out a single piece of ivory. In your eyes, no matter how you look at it, it would just be sh * t." Chen Mu Mu rolled his eyes, "Don't say that I don't like Lu Jinfeng, even if I like Lu Jinfeng and think about Shangguan Bai, it's still my problem. You don't have to worry about it after eating the radish."

"Shameless." Lin Qiu'er ridiculed, "A shameless woman like you is not worthy of Cousin Xiao Feng at all."

"If you like her, then go and chase her. What are you saying here?" "Lin Qiu'er, don't say that I didn't warn you. Defamation is something like this, it's fine if you let it go, but Shangguan Bai is the eldest son of the wealthiest in the entire Linzhou. If you offend him, it'll be hard for you to even take a single step outside."

"The Young Master of the Wealthy Class in Linzhou?" Lin Qiu'er's gaze flickered and she instantly shuddered.