Good luck every time

After Li Ruyi left Sanjia Village, he did not return to the provincial capital immediately.

She had to prepare the goods she was going to sell before the grocery store opened.

Things that you need to buy from merchants in the city should be put last.

In addition to the things that Sanjia Village can produce, there is another thing she also wants.

That is the dried meat in the village.

Although Li Ruyi has been very busy in recent years, he has maintained a close relationship with the village.

The big boss broke through the fifth level of internal strength last year, and Li Ruyi was invited to a banquet.

There were probably only two outsiders at the banquet, her and Li Er, which showed her current status in the village.

As the weather gets warmer, the village needs salt again.

Li Ruyi, together with Li Shisi and Li Jiujiu, drove the carriage to the place where they delivered salt in previous years and waited.

Although Li Shijiu is Li Er's older brother, the age difference between them is not much, only more than half a month.

He was not as calm as Li Er, and was a bit greedy. He always carried a handful of roasted corn kernels or some grass leaves that he had picked from somewhere.

It was a disaster year and there wasn't much to eat, but he managed to eat more than others by his own efforts.

Ever since Acai became the manager, the cooking job for the Li family has also been contracted out to Li Ruyi.

The Li family's yard was full of women, and it was inconvenient to cook there, so she occupied Han Shian's yard.

Han Shian's valuables had been taken away, so she had nothing to worry about. She set up a shed there and hired two elderly and capable aunts to cook. The food she ate on a daily basis was also arranged by Sun Xiaohua.

However, the food exchange is still going on, and the Li family is not so deserted. It’s just that fewer and fewer men come here, and most of them are women in the family who come to exchange things.

Half a pound of food was not heavy, so I just carried it back.

In this way, with the feeding by professionals, the people from the Li family who ate there gained a lot of weight visibly.

Li Ruyi did not try to stop him, as Li Shiwu had been keeping him under control for the past few days.

If they can’t go up the mountain, those people won’t be able to work, and if they can’t work, they won’t be able to eat.

You will be hungry and thin by then.

Li Ruyi was driving the carriage, and all he could hear was the sound of Li Shijiu crunching his food.

Li Ruyi just found it funny.

When they arrived at the place, the three of them began to move things and unload the goods.

Han Shian had worked in the county government for so long that he helped Li Ruyi get four more salt stickers.

Now Li Ruyi can control 3,000 kilograms of salt every month.

However, the salt is basically not profitable, and most of the proceeds are used to support her.

I made a lot of money in other places.

Sometimes my eldest sister is always worried when she looks at the accounts.

But only Li Ruyi knew that for such a big business to be expanded at such a fast speed, it was a good thing not to owe any money.

Unload the things and move them into the house.

This house was renovated years ago and it still looks quite new. There is enough firewood inside, but in the winter the wind and snow blow in, making it a bit cold and damp, so we still have to clean it before we can live in it.

The three of them worked hard and started a fire.

Li Shijiu liked this moment so much that he took out a sweet potato from his arms and buried it under the fire.

Li Ruyi looked at his collar curiously, secretly wondering what strange things could be taken out of it.

But given the family's financial situation, he couldn't afford it even if he wanted to.

The sky quickly darkened.

The two of them were freezing cold as they sat around the fire. Li Ruyi sealed the windows with tarpaulin, but the mountain wind blew down so hard that it seemed as if it could blow into the gaps between people's bones.

She had internal energy to protect her body, so she didn't feel any problem, which made the Li brothers jealous.

When it was time to take a break, the fire was moved and Li Shijiu took out the roasted sweet potatoes he had been longing for.

He did not eat alone, but divided the sweet potatoes into three portions. After eating them all, the two of them spread straw and blankets and slept on the ground where the bonfire had just been lit. The warmth slowly made them relax a lot.

Li Ruyi sat aside and meditated.

A night passed and the sun rose the next morning.

The people on the mountain haven't come down yet.

Li Ruyi was not in a hurry and waited patiently.

Another day passed before people came down the mountain.

Looking at the line of figures from a distance, Li Ruyi felt extremely familiar.

Thinking back to those days, she always looked forward to seeing people coming down from the mountains.

In the blink of an eye, those days seemed like a lifetime ago, and her real past life was scattered in her memories, as if it would never suddenly pop up again to influence her emotions and choices.

Since this was the first time they came to collect salt after the New Year, the boss led the team personally.

The group was stunned when they saw Li Ruyi standing at the door.

The boss looked at Li Ruyi carefully for several times, and finally said in confusion.

"Li Er, is it really you?"

Li Ruyi has already come out to greet him.

"It's been a while since I last saw you, Boss, you're still as charming as ever!"

As soon as Li Ruyi opened his mouth, everyone felt familiar.

But this familiarity is mixed with a strange atmosphere.

Tian Er was the bravest one. He ran straight to Li Ruyi, walked around her, and even measured her height.

"You are already fifteen, how come you only grow smarter but not taller?"

Li Ruyi dodged him without leaving a trace, and the boss looked up and saw that Li Ruyi's martial arts had improved again.

He called out to Tian Er.

"Don't be rude, Brother Er! It's rare to see Brother Li Er. It's just right. We brought some wine. Let's stay here tonight and go back tomorrow morning!"

Li Ruyi waved her hands repeatedly after hearing this.

"No need to do that. The people in the village are still worried about everyone. I won't keep you here. If it's convenient for you, I'll visit the village another day."

As the boss listened to Li Ruyi's words, he felt that strange feeling come over him again.

He waved his hand.

"No, no, I've heard that you're a very busy person nowadays, so just focus on your own things on weekdays!"

Li Ruyi welcomed the person into the house.

"It's okay, it's okay. I haven't seen you guys for a long time, and I miss you."

The boss followed her into the house and sat by the fire.

The people in the village also followed him in.

Soon the room became crowded.

But it was a lot warmer.

Li Shijiu loves food the most, and he treats people with kindness by his mouth.

He had stewed ginger soup early in the morning, and when everyone arrived, he had already started distributing the ginger soup to everyone to ward off the cold.

It is spring now and the weather is chilly, and people are freezing to the bone. After drinking this bowl of ginger soup, I feel cold sweat coming out instantly. It is much more effective than drinking alcohol.

Moreover, the mountain road was steep, and the boss specifically reminded that no one should drink alcohol.

Drinking is the worst thing that can cause trouble. If you stumble and lose your balance, you might fall off the cliff.

When there was no boss, some people still drank secretly.

But when the boss was with the team, he was not allowed to drink any more than the two sips of wine for warming himself!

Everyone took the wine not for themselves to drink, but to see if Li Ruyi would accept it.

This is fruit wine they made from wild fruits picked from the mountains. It tastes sweet, but is very strong and most people can't stand it.

Life was tough in the disaster years, and the prospects in the mountains were bleak. Because of what Li Ruyi had said before, the boss asked everyone to stock up some food, but everyone had only so much money, so how much could they stockpile? !

Now, of course, we have to find ways to earn more.

Li Ruyi guessed all these things when he saw many people taking out jars of wine from their backpacks.

Life was hard enough for Sanjia Village with her, let alone outside...

The days waiting for spring are the most difficult. There is no food at home, but the wild vegetables in the mountains are about to grow. With just a short period of time, it seems that there will be endless hope if we persist. But persisting is not that easy.

The village is isolated from the outside world. If you don’t store enough food beforehand, when you want to go out and buy food during a disaster, the price will be ridiculously high...

Li Ruyi didn't say anything, she just greeted the boss.

While she was speaking, the people she brought with her squatted beside her, busy cooking soup and adding firewood.

The people in the village were also paying attention to her expression.

After chatting about recent developments, the boss finally stated his purpose.

"I wonder how the market for this fruit wine is outside? In previous years when I went to the county, I didn't see anyone selling it. But I guess since it's wine, it should be about the same."

Li Ruyi shook her head.

"It's still different. If the alcohol is less strong and tastes better, it would be more valuable."

"If you're too drunk, it's almost the same."

Fruit wine is sweet and is mostly drunk by women nowadays. It sells better when it is less strong.

The alcohol is too strong and is not suitable for a casual drink at a banquet, so it can only be served at the table. People who can afford this kind of wine may also use more famous wines at banquets. Regardless of whether it tastes good or not, it is more respectable after all.

The boss didn't understand this and was stunned for a moment.

"Why is there such a saying?"

In his mind, the stronger the wine, the better.

Li Ruyi did not hide anything and explained it to him, and he finally understood.

Whatever you make has to be sold to someone.

The boss had never thought about this problem before. He sighed, looked back at the fruit wine that everyone had brought back, and felt a little melancholy.

It was obvious that I put in a lot of effort, but the result was counterproductive.

Li Ruyi saw this and tried to smooth things over, saying.

"But it's okay. I just happened to be planning to open a grocery store in the capital city, and I'm in need of some new things. If the boss wants to sell them, I'd be happy to take them."

After hearing what Li Ruyi said, the boss's melancholy was swept away and instantly turned into joy.

"Really? Brother Li Er, you can't lie to me!"

Hearing him mention his brothers again, Li Shijiu, who was making soup for someone, felt his hand tremble and the soup spilled on the back of his hand, scalding him and making him grimace.

Li Ruyi smiled instantly.

"Of course I won't lie to you. We have been friends for many years. Besides, I, Li... Er, never go back on my word."

After saying that, Li Ruyi asked how much wine there was, estimated the price, and paid for it on the spot.

When the boss saw the money, he finally felt relieved. With this money, he could always buy food.

No matter how many there are, there will always be more people who can survive, and it’s a good thing if they can survive.

In today's world, those who can survive natural disasters and man-made calamities and live in peace to old age are considered to be very blessed.

Seeing the boss heaved a sigh of relief, Li Ruyi changed the subject and talked about another thing.

"Boss, today, besides the fact that I haven't seen you all for a long time and want to meet you all, I also have something else I want to discuss with you."

The boss just felt a little grateful, and now he was very easy to talk to, and nodded.

"Why be so polite? Just say whatever you want to say."

Li Ruyi had a good idea in her mind that if this matter could be accomplished, it would be a win-win situation for both her and the boss.

"I want to collect all the dried meat in our village..."

The boss was stunned for a moment, but immediately remembered what Li Ruyi had said before about opening a grocery store in the capital.

The boss had been working with Li Ruyi for many years and was very confident in her character. After hearing this, he not only did not feel sad, but a hint of joy rose in his heart instantly.

Instead of refusing, he sat up straight and asked back.

"Oh? What's the price?"

Li Ruyi used to go to the carriage shop every year to help the boss buy things, and it wasn't for free. He was well aware of the prices charged by the caravan.

Since it is a win-win situation, she will naturally give more than the caravan.

Li Ruyi also quoted a price that he had prepared.

When the people in the village heard the price, their eyes lit up.

The boss frowned, looking a little worried.

If the cooperation with the caravan ends here, my life and property will depend on Li Ruyi from now on.

This would always make him more anxious.

Anyone would think twice about asking the boss to abandon the already stable situation and gamble on whether Li Ruyi will always be prosperous in the future.

Li Ruyi understood his concerns.

This is not just the boss's business, it concerns the future livelihood of everyone in the village.

Li Ruyi took the opportunity to state her conditions.

"I now have a small caravan of my own. In the future, I will mainly supply my own grocery store. I can give all the money earned from the caravan to everyone."

She only said to give up the money from the caravan, but she would not tell the boss how much the dried meat was sold for in the capital.

Li Ruyi is not a black-hearted businessman, but he is not a fool either.

She has so many people to support, if she doesn't make money, is she going to starve?!

It has to be said that the boss was somewhat tempted, but the matter was of great importance and he couldn't make a decision immediately.

"I also need to go back and discuss this matter with the elders."

The boss didn't say anything final after all.

Li Ruyi offered tempting conditions.

"The caravan's profit is at least 30% of the price of the goods. I will increase it to 40%."

"In addition, I have a batch of grain in my hand. If the boss can use it, I am willing to exchange the first batch of dried meat for grain. The price of grain will be 30% lower than the current market price."

The boss looked up in surprise and looked at Li Ruyi.

"Really?"

If he had to say what is giving him the most headache right now, it would have to be food!

If the price is 30% lower than the market price, the people in the village will have to hold on for a longer time!

In fact, when the boss came here this time, he also thought about whether he should buy less salt.

But if I don’t buy salt, I will lose my livelihood.

There is not much land in the mountains to begin with, and without livelihoods, how can the village maintain its current situation? ?

This seems to be drinking poison to quench thirst, one wrong step will lead to all the wrong steps.

But if we follow what Li Ruyi said...

The big boss suppressed the heat in his heart, and asked a question in a hoarse voice amid the joyful gazes of the crowd behind him.

"What do you want?"