Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law found an empty space at the entrance of the market that was more than one person wide. The place was a bit small, but they didn't have much stuff, so they could barely fit it in.

The eldest sister-in-law placed the prepared cakes one by one on the bamboo curtain, her eyes showing anxiety: "Little sister, are we just going to sit there and wait for customers to come and buy them?"

Ji Nuan looked around and saw people coming and going in the market, most of them were customers who got up early to go out and buy things. She shook her head and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, we have to take the initiative. We can't just wait." As she spoke, she took out biscuits of various flavors from her bag, carefully broke them into small pieces, and spread them on a piece of oil paper.

Then, Ji Nuan took a deep breath, raised her voice, and shouted clearly, "Don't miss it if you're passing by! Fresh pastries, free to try!"

"Look everyone, here are some fresh pastries, free to try!"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, quickly attracting the attention of passers-by.

When someone came over here, she continued to solicit them enthusiastically while holding the oil paper: "Brothers and sisters, come and have a look and taste these freshly baked pastries, I guarantee you will have an endless aftertaste!" As she spoke, she picked up the broken biscuits with chopsticks and handed a piece to everyone she met.

Under her leadership, the originally deserted stall gradually became lively.

The sister-in-law carrying the vegetable basket took a bite of the biscuits, her eyes flashed with surprise, then showed some hesitation, and asked, "How much are these?"

Ji Nuan smiled and pointed at the cakes on the bamboo curtain, explaining in detail, "Big sister, look at these! They're all biscuits of different flavors, and a pound is only sixty coins. And there's this cake, too, six coins each. Although the prices seem a little higher than in other cake shops, you know, these are all made with our own secret recipe, the only one of their kind on the market."

Seeing that the sister-in-law was still a little hesitant, Ji Nuan added, "Sister, this is our first time setting up a stall today, and we have prepared a discount for the first three customers. Buy a pound of biscuits, and we will give you biscuits worth ten cents. This is really a bargain. Do you want to weigh a pound and take it home to try?" As she spoke, Ji Nuan pointed to several packed biscuits to show her sincerity.

"You are such a talker, girl." The older sister-in-law smiled with some appreciation and said, "I would feel embarrassed if I didn't buy it." Then she picked three flavors and asked Ji Nuan to weigh one kilogram.

Ji Nuan took the money and, in front of everyone, took out a carefully packaged biscuit from the package beside her and handed it to her sister-in-law. "Sister, this is a special gift for you as the first three customers. It's ten cents worth of biscuits. Please take it."

The crowd who were still watching were attracted by the good deal when they saw that they could get biscuits worth ten cents extra when they bought a pound. They did not hesitate any more and stepped forward to choose their favorite flavors and urged Ji Nuan to weigh them quickly.

Ji Nuan was very quick and efficient. She packed and weighed the items at the same time, and did not forget to ask her sister-in-law to help collect the money. The two of them worked together in perfect harmony, and the scene was very lively.

The first three discounts were quickly sold out, but Ji Nuan didn't let that dampen her enthusiasm. She generously gave one or two cookies to those who bought half a pound or several ounces of biscuits. This gesture made the customers very satisfied, and they all said they would come back next time.

After a while, the crowd that had gathered around gradually dispersed, the few cakes had been sold out, and only a few small biscuits weighing more than three or two pounds were left in the backpack.

The eldest sister-in-law looked at this scene and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, with a satisfied smile on her face. "I didn't expect it to sell so quickly. If I had known earlier, I would have made more preparations."

Ji Nuan also smiled with satisfaction, "We were just testing the waters today, and the results are pretty good. We can ask Big Brother to come and help in the future, and you can sell in two different locations. This way, sales can be taken to a higher level."

"Little sister, you are quick-witted. I will discuss this with your elder brother when I get back." After hearing Ji Nuan's suggestion, the elder sister-in-law's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"As for the remaining cakes," Ji Nuan gently patted the remaining cookies in the backpack, "we won't sell them. We'll keep them for ourselves when we get home."

She then suggested, "Let's go to the cattle and horse market and see if we can pick out a suitable horse. You and your elder brother will often have to go into town to sell cakes, and it will be much more convenient to have your own carriage."

When the eldest sister-in-law heard about buying a carriage, she was reluctant: "Buy a carriage? How much money will it cost?"

Ji Nuan smiled and comforted her, "Sister-in-law, have you forgotten? I still have some money. Besides, although buying a carriage is a bit expensive, it can save a lot of time and energy. You can use this time to make more cakes. In the long run, buying a carriage can help you make more money."

"Then I'll listen to you!" The sister-in-law was delighted by Ji Nuan's words, and her face was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

If their family could really buy a carriage, they would be the first family in Taohua Village to own a carriage, and the villagers would be so envious.

She held Ji Nuan's hand, and the two of them walked and talked as they headed towards the cattle and horse market.

Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law were talking about where else they could sell cakes when they unexpectedly met Chen Yu.

From a distance, she noticed that Chen Yu and another young man were standing in the middle of the road, arguing about something with red faces, and their entourages were pushing and shoving each other.

"Chen Yu." Seeing this, Ji Nuan hurriedly pulled her sister-in-law to speed up her pace, walked closer and shouted.

Chen Yu heard Ji Nuan's call and turned to look over here. The anger on his face seemed to ease a little. He quickly exchanged a glance with the young man, as if reaching some kind of tacit understanding. Then they both waved their hands to signal their followers to retreat.

After both parties stepped back, Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law approached Chen Yu.

Ji Nuan asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

Chen Yu shook his head, looking relaxed.

"What can happen to him? I haven't even done anything yet!" Before leaving, the young man did not forget to give Ji Nuan a cold look and said to Chen Yu angrily: "Chen Yu, just wait for me!" After that, he left angrily with his entourage.

Chen Yu looked at Wen Lao San's departing back and spat disdainfully, "Coward!" Then he turned around, a warm smile instantly appearing on his face. He said to Ji Nuan, "Nuan Nuan, why are you here?"

Ji Nuan said, "My sister-in-law and I are preparing for the cattle and horse market. Why are you guys arguing in the street?"

Chen Yu nodded to his sister-in-law and introduced himself, "Hello, sister-in-law, my name is Chen Yu." Then, he turned to Ji Nuan and told her what had happened: "Nuannuan, that was Wen Lao San. Last time my horse went crazy on the street, it was because he tampered with the hay. I was so angry that I asked someone to teach him a lesson tonight. They put him in a sack and beat him up. I didn't expect to run into him on the street today, and he wanted to get even, so we started a quarrel."

"By the way, what are you doing at the cattle and horse market?" Chen Yu asked curiously.

Ji Nuan smiled and replied, "We want to buy a horse. We don't have a carriage at home, so it's not convenient to go back and forth to the city. We happen to be free today, so I'll go with my sister-in-law to take a look."

Chen Yu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "That's perfect. I know a horse dealer. I can take you there and help you pick out a good horse."

The eldest sister-in-law couldn't judge horses, so when she heard Chen Yu say that he knew someone, she showed a happy expression and quickly thanked him: "Thank you so much, Mr. Chen."

So, the two became three and went to the cattle and horse market together.

Chen Yu took them to a horse dealer he was familiar with and explained in detail what Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law wanted. Upon hearing this, the dealer immediately brought out several strong horses from the stable for them to choose from.

Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law carefully observed each horse, comparing its coat color, physique, and gait. Chen Yu offered professional advice, helping them determine the quality of each horse. Ultimately, Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law chose a bay horse with a lustrous coat.

Chen Yu lived up to expectations; the horse dealer he introduced offered a fair price. The horse Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law chose cost only eighty taels of silver, a considerable discount compared to similarly priced horses on the market. The dealer even included a sturdy carriage frame, saving Ji Nuan the trouble of buying another one.

The horse dealer reminded them of the things they needed to pay attention to when raising horses. Seeing that Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law were women, he arranged for an experienced servant to teach them how to drive a horse carriage.

After Ji Nuan and her sister-in-law mastered the basic skills of driving a horse-drawn carriage, they took out snacks from their backpacks and gave them to Chen Yu and the horse dealer respectively to express their gratitude to them.

After saying goodbye to everyone, the two drove their carriage and set off on their journey home.