Jiang Kangning didn't stay with the two for too long, and he still had official business to deal with. After coming out of the county office, Wang Shijing said to Shao Yunan, "Yesterday, the village of Shaojia Village came to look for you, and I went there for you."

Shao Yunan raised his eyebrows: "Why is he looking for me?"

Wang Shijing said: "Saying that your adoptive parents adopted you also saved your life, and I want you not to pursue your own background. He didn't go into details, I think he might know something. I told him that as long as he can manage your adoptive parents well That family, of course you won't talk about your life experience anymore. Uncle Zhao reminded me when he said that Shaojia Village should have heard about your relationship with the magistrate Jiang, so he came here because he was afraid that you would talk to the magistrate Jiang. this matter."

Shao Yunan snorted coldly: "As long as they are smart, I am not a picky eater."

"That's what I said to him. He said that since you signed a letter of decision with your family, then the two sides will not communicate with each other in the future, and you will no longer be a member of the Shaw clan."

"Thank you so much for their great kindness." Shao Yunan's eyes turned the matter over. Therefore, Jiang County Magistrate's thigh is about to be hugged tightly.

The two went to the county school, which coincided with the closing of the county school today, and the gatekeeper was still the uncle Guan. Shao Yunan took out a bottle of goat milk jam and gave it to him. Receiving the gift, Guan Bo smiled happily, and told Dean Shao Yunan Cen and the two masters' residences in great detail. The two masters and their families live in the county school, and Master Cen's residence is not far from the county school.

After Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing discussed it, they went to visit the two masters first, and then went to the house of Dean Cen. The two masters were still quite surprised by Shao Yunan's visit. Shao Yunan sent jams and mountain goods, and apologized again. The two masters received a novel gift called "Jam", and Shao Yunan behaved very politely and "well-behaved". The two masters who had been impressed by Shao Yunan had a deeper affection for him. Knowing that Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing's sons wanted to go to a private school next year, the two masters even sent some enlightening books to Shao Yunan, and also pointed out that ordinary private schools can spend more money to go to school ahead of time.

The books given by the two masters can be bought at the bookstore in the county seat, and even in the books bought by Shao Yunan, but the books given by the two masters are full of notes and their own opinions, which is completely free preschool education. ! Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing thanked them repeatedly. For them now, this is a treasure that money can't buy!

Shao Yunan opened his eyes to the ancient people's ritual exchanges, and also showed the ancients' interpretation of the word "li". After all, there are few scholars who are as virtuous as Wang Zhisong. Most of the scholars in this era are orthodox literate people with knowledge, education, connotation and quality.

When I arrived at Dean Cen's house, I was lucky that Dean Cen was at home. After being informed by the servant, Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing were taken to the main hall of Dean Cen's house. Seeing the two, Dean Cen had a kind smile on his face. The couple bowed and saluted respectfully. Shao Yunan directly explained his intention: "Director Cen, this junior made some jam for you to try."

Wang Shijing put the jar in his hand and the pocket full of mountain goods to Dean Cen's hand. Dean Cen was also curious: "Jam? What is it?"

Shao Yunan sold it off: "One bottle is made of goat's milk fruit, that is, red sour fruit; the other bottle is made of wild peaches. What is it, Dean Cen, you can taste it."

"Haha." Dean Cen stopped asking, and then said, "Is it okay today? Did the patriarch embarrass you after you go back?"

Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan were very grateful, they were only one side, but the other was concerned. Wang Shijing replied: "Master Xie is concerned. Most of the clansmen understand, and the rest, Yun An and I don't care."

Wang Shijing didn't mention the patriarch, and Dean Cen was relieved. He turned and said, "You two have two children, a boy and a girl, right?"

Shao Yunan: "Yes. The eldest son is six years old this year, and the daughter is four years old. Brother Jing and I want to see if we can send the eldest son to study in the county in the spring of next year."

Dean Cen nodded: "seven years old next year, it's not too early, there should be a private school to accept it. Whether or not he can get a title is second, the important thing is to let him understand the truth since he was a child, and don't be an ignorant person. ."

Dean Cen didn't mention his "Baiyue Academy", neither did Shao Yunan. The two sides talked for a while, and Dean Cen also sent Shao Yunan a few books to enlighten Wang Qing. The book sent by Dean Cen was naturally better than the one sent by the two masters. After the husband and wife sincerely thanked them, they proposed to leave, and Dean Cen did not leave anyone behind.

After leaving Dean Cen's house, the two found a restaurant to drink some tea, and bought two cakes to eat. It's not that Shao Yunan wants to save money, the two are purely prosperous. At this time, the catering was still very underdeveloped. The food like Yizhangxuan should be placed in modern times, and the taste is far worse than that of the food stalls. Shao Yunan, who was not too hungry, really couldn't get his appetite. Wang Shijing would rather make do with what Shao Yunan made at home.

There was also a bottle of goat's milk jam and a bottle of peach jam in the back basket. After the two of them left the restaurant after the rest, Shao Yunan said, "Brother Jing, let's go to Diezhuang Pavilion. Good people will do it to the end and see if they can find a buyer for Uncle Lizheng's family first."

Wang Shijing was puzzled: "Isn't Diezhuang Pavilion selling jewelry?"

Shao Yunan said: "The value of things delivered to your door is absolutely different from what others are asking for. We gave the jam to the shopkeeper of Diezhuang Pavilion to thank him for his willingness to buy stones and relieve our urgent kindness. This jam is just a A gift. But if we go directly to a place like Yizhangxuan where jam can be used, then what we send is goods. The shopkeeper of Diezhuangge is not stupid, if he sees the value of jam, he will definitely tell Yizhang Xuan's shopkeeper. If they are really interested in this jam, they will definitely come to the door, and then we will have the initiative at this price. "

Wang Shijing understood: "Listen to you."

As soon as Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing stepped into the butterfly makeup pavilion, the little Er who had entertained Shao Yunan before graciously brought them in, and asked the other little Er to report quickly. After a few words, the voice of the shopkeeper Zeng came from the stairs: "Brother Shao."

Shao Yunan raised his head and said hello: "Treasurer Zeng." Then he introduced the people around him, "This is my husband, Wang Shijing."

"Brother Wang, please go upstairs."

The shopkeeper Zeng brought the two of them into the previous room, and Xiao Er then brought tea. The shopkeeper Zeng laughed and joked: "Zeng Mou also heard about Shao Xiaoge's limelight in the county school. It's a pity that Zeng Mou didn't see the excitement with his own eyes."

Shao Yunan was not embarrassed, and said with a smile, "I'm forced to be helpless. I didn't expect Mr. Zeng to even hear about it. I won't be famous now, haha."

The shopkeeper Zeng smiled and said, "I don't know if Zeng is not famous, but there are many people in the teahouse and tavern these days. Most of them still sympathize with Brother Shao and Brother Wang, and some people praised Brother Shao for his decisiveness."

Shao Yunan was embarrassed and smiled awkwardly.

Shopkeeper Zeng also changed the subject: "Brother Shao is here today, but what rarities are there to sell?" Shopkeeper Zeng naturally knew about the meat stone, and as a businessman, he must have been moved. But now that the meat stone is in the hands of the county magistrate, shopkeeper Zeng is also a sidekick when he asks such a question.

Shao Yun installed stupidly and said: "It's not that there are rare things to sell. The shopkeeper Zeng solved the urgent needs of my husband and wife. The county magistrate asked me to go to the yamen today. I happened to make some jam and give it to the county magistrate. I also gave a thank you to the shopkeeper Zeng for a taste of the early adopters. In addition, there are some self-produced mountain goods in the village, which also added a dish to the shopkeeper Zeng."

Wang Shijing perfectly acted as an "assistant" and took out the last two small jars of jam and a bag of mountain goods in the back basket. After all, shopkeeper Zeng was a businessman. When he heard "Jam", he immediately became interested and asked, "What is Jam?"

Shao Yunan replied shamelessly: "It's a sauce made from wild fruits on the mountain. I picked a lot at home, and I couldn't eat it all at once. Time. I eat it by myself and the taste is not bad. I can eat it with steamed buns, pancakes and snacks. I can also eat it with my mouth open, or soak it in water. The shopkeeper Zeng likes to eat it. After the wild fruit on the mountain is ripe, I will eat it again. I'll make some for you."

There are several meanings in the ears of shopkeeper Zeng. First, the raw material of this thing is wild fruit; second, there are many wild fruits; third, this thing is durable; fourth, this thing is rare; fifth, there are many ways to eat this thing!

Shopkeeper Zeng ignored the etiquette and opened the seals of the two jars in front of the two of them. Immediately, two different kinds of fruity sweet aromas came out. One of them has a strong peach aroma.

Shopkeeper Zeng couldn't hide his surprise, just smelling it like this made his index finger move! Shopkeeper Zeng raised his eyes: "Is this made of peach?"

Shao Yunan nodded: "One bottle is made of peaches, and the other bottle is made of red sour fruit."

Shopkeeper Zeng looked at the "sauce" in the jar, and immediately called Xiao Er to take two bamboo spoons. The child quickly brought out two bamboo spoons. Shopkeeper Zeng first scooped a spoonful of peach jam and ate it. Shao Yunan tried his best to bite his tongue from the expression of experience. The shopkeeper Zeng tasted it carefully, took a sip of tea, and then changed the spoon and scooped up the goat milk jam.

After tasting two spoonfuls of jam, the look in the eyes of the shopkeeper Zeng made Shao Yunan unable to bear to look directly, causing Wang Shijing's one eye to be a little gloomy.

"Brother Shao, please sit for a while, I'll come when I go."

"Treasurer Zeng is free."

Shopkeeper Zeng got up and hurried out. Wang Shijing suddenly held Shao Yunan's hand hard, in exchange for Shao Yunan's puzzlement. Wang Shijing held it for a long time without holding back, and asked in a low voice, "This is the shopkeeper, does he have a family?"

Shao Yunan, who was stunned for two seconds, bit his mouth and then laughed sullenly. He pulled out his arms and wrapped his arms around Wang Shijing's neck, dragged him over, and nibbled at the other's mouth.

"It's not me that people look at, it's a good thing in my hand. Besides, he can be my father at his age." After taking another bite, Shao Yunan said not ashamedly, "But Brother Jing, I like you for being my father. I'm jealous."

Wang Shijing was quite ashamed, but his daughter-in-law said he liked it, so what else could he be ashamed of. Turning passive into active, Wang Shijing held down the back of Shao Yunan's head and kissed his mouth fiercely. The daughter-in-law is too attractive, and it is getting more and more attractive, but you have to be optimistic and watch it.

When shopkeeper Zeng came back, he brought another person with him. Not noticing Shao Yunan's red lips, the shopkeeper Zeng directly introduced: "Brother Shao, this is the shopkeeper Xu of Yizhangxuan. Lao Xu, this is Xiaoge Shao, and that is his husband, the King Shijing Brother."

"Brother Shao, Brother Wang."

The two sides clasped fists. Then, Shopkeeper Zeng gave the spoon to Shopkeeper Xu. After tasting it, Shopkeeper Xu's expression was similar to that of Shopkeeper Zeng. Shopkeeper Xu was very direct, and he asked, "Brother Shao has extra jam, I want it all, and you can set the price."

Shao Yunan didn't reveal the surprise they thought they should have, and saw that he was only slightly taken aback, and then said apologetically: "I don't have a few bottles left at home, so I gave them all to relatives and friends, and the rest are also for my children. Eat it, don't plan to sell it."

Manager Xu and Manager Zeng were immediately disappointed, Manager Xu thought about how to speak, and Shao Yunan continued, "This jam is time-consuming and laborious to make. Then I told the family that I had a good relationship with, and also the Lizheng family of our Xiushui Village, as a reward for the maintenance of the Lizheng family for my family. They are very interested in doing this business, but I don't know if they have found a buyer. already."

Shopkeeper Xu's eyes flashed with anxiety, and asked, "I wonder if Xu can easily go to Xiushui Village with you? This jam is indeed a rare item, and I want to buy it all. I can also protect this jam. The house is not coveted by others. I will pay two taels for a bottle of this red sour jam, and three taels for a bottle of peach jam.”

Wang Shijing was shocked, but Shao Yunan was very calm. Rareness was precious, and the good things that appeared the first time were definitely not in short supply. However, to do business must be the reality of doing business, business can last for a long time. Shao Yunan directly returned to Lizheng's house: "To tell the two shopkeepers, there are many red sour fruits on the mountain, but peaches are rare. But there are many wild fruits on the mountain, and the types of jams will not be less in a year. Even if there is no self on the mountain. It is also easy to get a piece of land and plant it. The price given by the shopkeeper Xu is too high. Everyone is doing business with integrity. I don’t want to cut off this jam’s financial path for the money at this time.

Shopkeeper Xu, although the method of this jam is similar, everyone's craftsmanship will be different. Now that there are few peaches, even if they do, they can't make much, so shopkeeper Xu will collect them at 800 yuan per pound. It is estimated that the red sour fruit can still be collected a lot now. Shopkeeper Xu will collect it at 400 wen per pound. Now is not the best fruiting season for red sour fruit. If it is the fruiting season, there will be more red sour fruit. At that time, Manager Xu, you will adjust the price. It takes time and channels to sell the jam collected by shopkeeper Xu. If you can’t sell it, you won’t be able to make money by making the jam. Everyone is mutually beneficial. The collected jam can also be bottled by Mr. Xu according to his own needs. Since the price of each bottle of jam is not as good as it is based on the quality, the quantity and cost of the fruit in the season, the price is more flexible, and neither of the two sides will feel disadvantaged, you see. "

How much Yizhangxuan sells per pound is their business. But for the Lizheng family, it is a direct manufacturer. Considering the longevity of the business, selling at the wholesale price is enough. Besides, if the price is too high, more people will be jealous, which is not a good thing for Li Zhengjia. Lizhengjia collects red sour fruit at 10 cents a pound, while peaches are more expensive at 30 cents a pound. After deducting labor and costs, the price proposed by Shao Yunan can also make Lizhengjia earn a lot a year. When making this jam, you need to add water. A pound of fruit is about a pound of jam. If you sell it at the price given by the shopkeeper Xu, it will be a trick. This is definitely not a good thing for doing business for a long time in the future. You can't arbitrarily raise the price because of the scarcity of things. You can raise the price arbitrarily for some things, and some things like jam, which actually have no technical content, are better to be honest. And the price for Lizheng's house is also suitable. After all, the sale of jam cannot be kept secret for too long.

The two shopkeepers Xu and Zeng doubted their ears, especially the shopkeeper Xu. He was ready for Shao Yunan to raise the price. Shao Yunan, who could see the thoughts of the two, smiled and said, "If this jam business can be established, it will be best for a long time. There are many wild fruits in the mountains, and there is land in the village to grow them. If there is really a rarer jam, then The price is definitely going to be long.”

"This jam is rare, but it also has a shelf life. Even if you use the method of preservation, it can be preserved for four or five months. Manager Xu, you still have to transport and sell the goods, which are all costs. The buyers and sellers are sincere and only when they cooperate can they be happy with each other. It’s true that the money can’t be made all the time, and it’s true that the water will flow, otherwise the business will have a grudge against each other. Shopkeeper Xu treats me as a good seller for our Xiushui Village. If there are some rare things in the village in the future, Shopkeeper Xu can do it. A long-term partner. The villagers have no power or power. If there is any difficulty in this transaction in the future, I hope that the shopkeeper Xu can help.”

Shopkeeper Xu clenched his fists to Shao Yunan and said solemnly: "Brother Shao is so honest, I, Mr. Xu, received the kindness of Brother Shao. In the future, I will only collect jam from the main house in Xiushui Village. Whether it is Xiaoge Shao or Xiushui Village, as long as there is something Well, I'll take it as soon as zhangxuan, and the price is absolutely fair."

"Thank you, Manager Xu, and thank Manager Zeng for introducing me to Xiushui Village for such an opportunity. Manager Xu doesn't have to make a special trip. When I go back, I will find Uncle Lizheng and tell him what Manager Xu means. Wait for the jam to be ready. , I asked Uncle Lizheng's son to bring it directly to the shopkeeper Xu to taste, and the shopkeeper Xu was satisfied, the two of you signed the deed and started the official production."

"This is too much trouble for Brother Shao." Manager Xu clapped his hands, and immediately a servant came in from outside with a box in his hand. Shopkeeper Xu asked the servant to put the box in Shao Yunan's hand and said, "Brother Shao is so caring, this is my Yizhangxuan, and it is also a thank you gift to Xiaoge Shao on behalf of my employer."

You don't need to look to know that it is probably silver. Shao Yunan waved his hands again and again: "No need.

The shopkeeper Xu insisted: "As Xiaoge Shao said just now, business is based on integrity. Xiaoge Shao thinks that you have not done business with my Yizhangxuan, but Xu feels that Shao Xiaoge deserves this thank you. This jam brings me What Yizhangxuan has is not only money, but also reputation, please accept Shao Xiaoge." Not to mention that they also took the initiative to lower the price so much, this sincerity alone is enough for them to maintain a long-term friendship with Shao Yunan.

Shopkeeper Zeng also persuaded him. After a few times, Shao Yunan stood up and saluted with "sorry": "Then I will be disrespectful. Thank you, Manager Xu, and thank you, Manager Zeng."

The business was done, and Shao Yunan got a windfall. The two still had things to do, so they said goodbye to the two shopkeepers. The two shopkeepers personally delivered the two to the gate. Shopkeeper Zeng even gave Shao Yunan a small gift. It was a pair of silver earrings worn by girls. The earrings were ordinary drop-shaped white jade. At first glance, they knew Shao Yunan. He has a daughter with Wang Shijing.

After the couple thanked them again and again, they left together. Turning a street into an alley, Shao Yunan held the box and shook it, the voice of Yin Ding sounded very moving. He couldn't help laughing anymore: "Brother Jing, why do I think this money is so profitable. It's no wonder that the behind-the-scenes owners of Yizhang Xuan and Diezhuang Pavilion can do such a big business, and the shopkeepers are so good at life. , that owner is probably even better at being a man."

Wang Shijing was also very happy. The two didn't open the box to count how much money they had. Wang Shijing put the box in the back basket and said complimentably, "That's Yun An, you are very good. Others will only find it difficult to earn money."

Shao Yunan raised his chin proudly: "You don't regret marrying me, do you?"

Wang Shijing's answer was to squeeze Shao Yunan's hand: "You are my daughter-in-law."