sbdcsierra Chapter 328 Are you willing to sign a contract of servitude?
Chapter 328 Are you willing to sign a contract of servitude?
Mu Tiantian rushed over from the stairwell, looked up at Tang Guangjun and said, "You're late. I've already bought all of Auntie's stuffed candies."
Tang Guangjun looked at the angry little girl in front of him and found it amusing.
Looking her up and down, I had no idea which rich girl she was, out having fun.
Buy it all?!
This kid is hilarious.
Tang Guangjun didn't believe that a rich young lady who received a monthly allowance could buy all the Lin family's candies.
"Little sister, what are you saying?"
Don't worry, I won't fight you for it.
Here are a few pots of candy from my brother and sister-in-law's house for you; I won't argue with you over snacks.
We're talking about future business, so don't cause trouble!
After saying that, he pointed to the distance and told Mu Tiantian to go cool off somewhere.
Although he wasn't wealthy, his family was much better off than Dou Wei's.
He can afford to pay several thousand taels of silver; he's not short of money!
Gao Mengli looked at the two men, who were on the verge of exchanging hostility, and asked with a hint of malice, "Oh, I wonder how many goods Lord Tang wishes to order?"
"Auntie!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Tiantian became anxious and quickly ran over to grab Gao Mengli's hand: "Auntie, wait two more days, and I'll settle the remaining payment for you."
"I'll also give you the deposit for the next transaction, so please don't sell it to him, okay?"
After saying that, Mu Tiantian looked Tang Guangjun up and down: "Besides, this so-called Lord Tang probably can't come up with that much deposit."
"Hey, how dare you talk like that?"
Tang Guangjun immediately objected.
He's not some poor wretch like Dou Weiyi, who does he think he is?
He immediately reached into his sleeve, intending to take out several hundred taels of silver to show the young girl his wealth.
"Sister-in-law, I'll double the deposit this child gave you, and you'll do business with me!"
What's all this talk about benevolence and righteousness? Even if we're not steaming buns, we still have a sense of pride.
Today, let this little girl see his wealth!
Gao Mengli glanced at Tang Guangjun with a mocking expression and coughed, "Oh, ten thousand taels."
"I'm making a decision today..."
Tang Guangjun was about to take out the money when he heard Gao Mengli's words, and he stopped in his tracks: "Duo... Duo Shao??"
Mu Tiantian was amused by Tang Guangjun's petrified expression.
This man can't produce any money!
He immediately crossed his arms, walked up to Tang Guangjun, and stabbed him in the heart: "Oh dear, sir, you heard me right, it's ten thousand taels!"
"Sir, you were just offering double the price, which is twenty thousand taels!"
At this point, Mu Tiantian laughed heartily: "My lord, hurry up and take it out, it can't be..."
Mu Tiantian reached out and pinched Tang Guangjun's sleeve, pretending to look at him: "You can't possibly not produce it, can you?! Hahaha!"
Tang Guangjun was inwardly cursing, his face flushed with embarrassment, and he quickly took a step back to distance himself from Mu Tiantian.
He quickly stuffed the several hundred taels of silver back: "What are you talking about? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would fight with a child for food?"
"I'm a magnanimous person, I'll let you have this business!"
Mu Tiantian smiled slyly: "Since you've said you're going to do business, how can you go back on your word halfway through?"
Look around the streets and alleys, you'll see signs everywhere saying "Honest and fair dealings with everyone, young and old!"
Tang Guangjun blushed, and really wanted to slap himself.
It's really embarrassing to talk big and then slip up.
Wen Chou, standing next to him, was trying not to laugh, his shoulders shaking like a sieve.
Tang Guangjun was furious and slapped Wen Chou on the shoulder: "What are you laughing at?"
Wen Chou glanced at his master and said seriously, "Yeah, it's definitely a joke."
Tang Guangjun: "..."
Suddenly, he thought of assassinating his advisor; he figured he might as well get rid of him.
Lin Xi was secretly overjoyed. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, he would have been pounding his chest and laughing so hard he was doubled over.
Gao Mengli quickly coughed lightly: "Lord Tang, we can't do this candy business, but I have other businesses to do with you."
Tang Guangjun's awkward expression vanished, and he immediately beamed as he walked up to Gao Mengli: "Sister-in-law, please explain in detail!"
This is exactly what it means to find a new path after a long and difficult journey!
Gao Mengli gave Lin Xi a wink, and Lin Xi immediately understood.
It takes about six pounds of glutinous rice and one pound of wheat to make one pound of maltose.
Each household grows only a small amount of glutinous rice; it takes the combined production of Pingyao County and Pingding County to supply his family with enough rice for half a year's worth of fillings for their candy.
Lin Xi pondered for a while before speaking: "Lord Tang, our family needs to purchase a large amount of glutinous rice and wheat to make maltose."
Glutinous rice costs twenty coins, and wheat costs nine coins.
If any residents in your county need to sell their goods, you can have them sell to my family's restaurant in Pingding County; we buy from them on a long-term basis.
"Glutinous rice and wheat?!"
Tang Guangjun was overjoyed, saying that the Lin family was his golden goose, and that they were still thinking of him for such a good thing, which really touched him!
"Alright, alright, I'll go back and make the arrangements right away! I'll have the people bring out all the surplus glutinous rice and wheat they have at home. Don't worry, I'll personally supervise and make sure they don't use inferior materials!"
After Tang Guangjun finished speaking, he hurriedly took Wen Chou and prepared to leave.
Just as he reached the door, he suddenly slapped his forehead: "Hey, I saw that the candy filling still has some numbing sensation inside. I have to ask them if they'll accept it."
So he braked and turned back to the main gate.
Unexpectedly, Mu Tiantian ran over and slammed the courtyard gate shut, almost pinching Tang Guangjun's nose by a mere 0.00001 units.
"Ugh, how annoying!"
Mu Tiantian clapped her hands, looking furious.
Hearing Mu Tiantian's words from outside the door, Tang Guangjun awkwardly touched his nose: "Hey, this little girl, she's got quite a temper!"
Wen Chou stared at his master and quickly gestured with his eyes: "Are you going to ask or not?"
Tang Guangjun waved his sleeve: "It's alright, you can come and ask tomorrow!"
Seedling cultivation is a major undertaking, and he needs to make arrangements for it first.
Mu Tiantian pressed her ear against the door and listened until the two had walked away before she returned, satisfied.
To her surprise, footsteps sounded at the door again. It was too late for Mu Tiantian to block the door again, and she couldn't help but mutter, "Will this person ever stop?"
The first step in business warfare is to prevent supplier exposure.
She has to keep an eye on things, lest someone steal her boyfriend right under her nose.
The door creaked open, and a blond-haired man walked in.
"Hey, it's not that person!"
Mu Tiantian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran to the door to peek outside.
Du Hao looked completely bewildered: "Miss Mu, what's wrong?"
Mu Tiantian was in a great mood because she didn't see the two people: "It's okay!"
Then, excitedly, he ran back to his room, ground ink, and wrote a letter.
She wanted the shopkeeper to send over more silver notes; she wanted to buy all the stuffed candies for the whole year.
"Du Hao is here. Come here, I have something to say to you."
When Gao Mengli saw Du Hao coming over, she quickly waved to him.
Du Hao quickly walked into the courtyard and sat down at the stone table: "Master, Ah Li said you wanted to see me?"
Gao Mengli tapped the table lightly with her index finger, then looked up and dropped a bombshell: "Du Hao, if you were asked to sign a contract selling yourself to my family, would you be willing?"