The road to wealth of a peasant widow

Chen Cui chuckled: "Manager Chen, I made the reservation half a month in advance, and there will be two more similar shipments half a month later. The price you gave me is a bit insincere! Are you taking advantage of me just because I'm a woman?"

Seeing Chen Cui's mocking expression, Manager Chen's originally somewhat contemptuous heart suddenly tightened slightly: "My dear sister-in-law, you are joking. Our carriage and horse company treats all customers equally. This quotation is also based on cost accounting. There is absolutely no other meaning."

"There will be three shipments in total, and the price for each shipment is seven taels. If it works, we'll sign the contract. If not, I'll go to the city again. Anyway, it's still early, and I'm sure there will be other carriage companies willing to take the order."

If Hengtong Horse Racing Company was not the largest in Yinping County, and they were the only ones that had so many carriages and could carry so much cargo, she would have definitely gotten up and gone to another company.

Manager Chen's face froze. Seven taels? This was slightly lower than the price he had previously offered to other merchants. How dare she ask for that!

Generally speaking, in this situation, eight taels would be about the same. The reason why he offered ten taels was because they were the only family in the county that could transport so much cargo at one time, and no one could compete with them for business.

But he ignored the provincial capital. You know, Hengtong is the only dominant player in Yinping County, but not in the provincial capital.

There is still half a month before the delivery of the goods, so there is still enough time to find someone to transport it in the capital.

"Mrs. Liu, I'm sorry I didn't explain it to you clearly just now. Ten taels is the price quoted once. If you want to transport it three times, there must be a discount. I'll just charge you nine taels!"

Manager Chen quickly tried to find an excuse.

"It seems that Manager Chen doesn't want to do this business anymore. Well, I'll just make one more trip to the capital. It's still early anyway, so I won't waste a day or two."

As Chen Cui spoke, she stood up and walked towards the door.

Manager Chen was a little anxious. Business in winter is originally less than in the other three seasons. If he missed this big business and asked her to hire a car in the capital, if the news got out, those villains in the head office would definitely take the opportunity to defame him.

"Mrs. Liu, don't be anxious. We can discuss the price. Please sit down, let's talk slowly!" Manager Chen hurried to the door, blocked her way, and invited her in.

Chen Cuiyuan didn't really want to leave, so she took the opportunity to sit back down and acted impatient: "How can we negotiate? Manager Chen is bullying a woman like me and his offer is not honest. How can we negotiate?"

"Eight taels, that's really the lowest price. I really can't agree to the price you mentioned, mainly because I can't explain it to my superiors. It's hard to travel in winter, and the drivers have to support their families. It's not easy for everyone, so please understand!"

Manager Chen lowered his posture unconsciously and bowed towards Chen Cui with a humble look.

Chen Cui sneered in her heart. In fact, she had already estimated that the freight for ten horse carriages to the provincial capital should be eight taels. It was only because his initial offer of ten taels was too infuriating that she was so persistent.

Judging from his arrogant and humble attitude, it is obvious that he cannot afford to lose her business. What is the point of doing this? Why not just quote the price according to the rules at the beginning? Why does he have to do this?

Even so, she would not let him go easily.

"Since Manager Chen said so, I will take a step back and give you seven and a half taels. You also have to pick up the goods at the place I designate and be responsible for carrying the goods on and off the vehicle." Chen Cui said.

Manager Chen looked embarrassed. "Seven and a half taels is too low. We can't make any money at all."

"Then there's nothing to talk about. I'd better go to the capital city and look for another place." Chen Cui pretended to get up and leave.

"Wait, Mrs. Liu, this is the quotation for three shipments of goods. Let's sign a contract together, and you have to pay half of the deposit first." Manager Chen said gritting his teeth.

Although the profit from 7.5 taels is not much, but the business of three trips was booked at one time, which is a case of small profits but quick turnover, and it can also be considered as an explanation to the superiors.

Chen Cui was secretly happy in her heart, but on the surface she still pretended to be very embarrassed, "Okay, but you must ensure the safety of the goods. The charcoal must be handled with care."

"Don't worry, Mrs. Liu, our Hengtong Coach Company has always had a good reputation." Manager Chen said with a smile.

The two signed a contract, Chen Cui paid a deposit, and agreed on the time and place of transportation.

Chen Cui did not leave immediately, but instead ordered a carriage from the carriage shop to take her back to the village.

Although she had only been away from home for less than three days, she felt as if she had been away for a long time. She missed her children at home very much, and all she dreamed of at night were Sui Sui's little faces.

When Chen Cui missed her three children, the people she missed were also thinking about her.

"Brother, when do you think mom will come back?" Changfu sat next to a pile of charcoal, supporting his chin with his hand, and said with a lonely expression.

"Didn't mother say that she would be back soon after finishing her work? We should just make some charcoal at home and wait for good news from mother."

In fact, Changping also missed his mother. This was the first time he had been separated from his mother for such a long time since he was born.

In the past, no matter whether he went out to play or came home from the mountains or the fields, as long as he called out "Mom", his mother would immediately respond, either by bringing him a bowl of water or by wiping his sweat.

Even when my mother went to the county town to sell charcoal a while ago, she always came back in time. This is the first time she has been away from home for three days.

However, he also knew that his mother had gone out to find a way out for the family.

My mother was originally a woman who seldom went out. After my father passed away, she first went to the county town to sell charcoal. Now she even has to go to the provincial capital alone to make a living. What courage she has!

Chang Ping sighed softly and patted Chang Fu on the head: "You stay here and watch. I'll go see if Sui Sui has woken up!"

My uncle and Chang'an went to the mountains, and there were only the two of them at home, plus a little baby Suisui.

When Changping entered the room, Suisui was sleeping soundly, smacking her lips twice, as if she was tasting some delicious food.

In the past month or two, although everyone was assigned tasks and was busy with work and rarely had free time, because Chen Cui was generous with her food, even if they couldn't eat meat, she insisted on eating eggs every day, and the food was plenty of oil and water. Under such circumstances, everyone in the family gained weight, even Suisui was no exception.

Now she seemed to be whiter than before, with more flesh on her face. Now that she was asleep, her long eyelashes reflected on her face, making her look even more lovely.

Changping tucked the corner of the quilt for Suisui again, turned around and went to the backyard to call Changfu over, asking him to look after Suisui and help her urinate in time when she woke up to prevent her from wetting the bed.

As soon as he reached the door of the main room, he heard someone knocking at the door.