My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

Several businessmen came to Lingnan City, all wanting to cooperate with Sijia Restaurant, but after hearing the requirements of Sijia Restaurant, most of them backed off.

"After all, we are a high-end restaurant and we do business in Lingnan City. If the prices are kept so low, our business will not be able to flourish."

"That's right, Boss Si. The prices in Lingnan City are not comparable to those in other county towns. The people are relatively wealthy and don't care about such a small thing."

Si Muyan smiled and nodded: "I have also considered these things. Although I have not been to Lingnan City myself, I have asked relevant people, so I don't agree with the ideas of the bosses."

"Boss Si, why not share your opinion and let us hear it."

The several companies that came to seek cooperation were all big merchants in Lingnan City. Two of them either wanted to give their sons some experience, or they thought that the Si family restaurant was a small business and did not need to be taken too seriously, so they arranged for a young man who looked very young and had not experienced much.

They were a little nervous before they came, but after arriving, they found that the Si family restaurant was so small. When they saw the owner of the restaurant, she was actually a young girl who had just reached the age of marriage, and the contempt on her face became even stronger.

Now he wanted to hear Si Muyan's opinion, but it was just because he had already thought of the rebuttal.

Si Muyan didn't get annoyed and said, "Our food shop is an ordinary business. Our main goal is to make our food affordable for ordinary people. High-end restaurants are certainly not suitable. The common people you bosses are talking about are relatively wealthy, but as far as I know, Lingnan City is a very tolerant city. Of course, there are the glittering and feasting dens, but there are also ordinary and down-to-earth people. Their income and expenses are similar to those of ordinary people in the county town."

"You just heard it from others. After all, you haven't even been to Lingnan City."

"Really?" Si Muyan asked, tugging at her sleeves. "Bosses, you're all used to seeing wealthy people dressed in silk and satin in restaurants every day. Even if you look out the windows, you don't see many people strolling around in plain clothes, right? But in reality, the vast majority of people in the Great Zhou wear ordinary hemp clothes. Many of them may have enough food and clothing, but the price of meat is prohibitive for them, and they can only eat it occasionally. Compared to the desire for food, supporting their families is the most important thing."

Several people were stunned and didn't speak for a while.

Si Muyan continued, "I said Lingnan City is very inclusive because it can accommodate the extravagant games of the rich and powerful, as well as the struggles of ordinary people to survive. In places you can't see, how many people devote all their energy just to ensure that their families can survive well, and they can only eat one or two bites of meat a month or even a year? Dear bosses, they are the potential customers of our Si Family Food Shop."

Several bosses frowned, and the two young men were quite indignant and wanted to say more.

Si Muyan raised her hand: "You all want to cooperate with our food shop, so I think you have some understanding of the food shop. You must be aware of Fu Man Lou's desire to cooperate with us last year, right? I didn't agree to Fu Man Lou, and I won't agree to any company that doesn't follow my rules. Please go back, bosses."

One of the bosses immediately spoke up, "Boss Si, we've only just started discussing this, so there's no need to reject us so quickly. There are many ways to cooperate. It's rare to find someone as righteous as Boss Si, who's so focused on benefiting the people."

Si Muyan said calmly, "That's not the case. I know the value of things. I can make money, but there's no need to ask for too much. In fact, there are many fragrant pots in Lingnan City. You can find someone else to do it."

One young man couldn't help but say, "You, the Si family, have kept the price so low, what can we do? Nowadays, fragrant pots are everywhere in the streets and alleys. Even if we work harder on the ingredients, this fragrant pot will never become a high-end item!"

Si Muyan crossed his arms and sneered, "Cooking ordinary food increases the price by dozens or even a hundred times? Sorry, I can't do that. Please, second brother, help me see the guests off."

Now Zhu Laoer no longer goes to the porridge shop. He is tall and strong, so Si Muyan lets him stay in the food shop to help with odd jobs. Not only can he help her younger sister, but it is also more appropriate for her to have such a person with her when she talks about business.

Zhu Laoer immediately frowned and walked to the door and said, "Boss, please come in!"

The young man was so angry that he said indignantly, "I heard Boss Jin say that Boss Si is stubborn before. Today I see that he is really so stubborn. Humph, he is so inflexible. If the Si family wants to become a wealthy family in this lifetime, it's just a dream!"

As soon as he left, the others followed, until only the two older ones were left, and they didn't move.

Si Muyan said, "Even though the deal may not go well, there is still friendship. However, there is really no need for me and the two bosses to cooperate. You guys are pursuing a high-end route, while each of our shops is for the masses. We have different ideals and cannot work together. Please leave."

One of them said with a forced smile, "I'm the owner of Shixianglou, my last name is Qian. Boss Si, we can cooperate in other ways. I can agree to what you said, such as daily fixed supply and price adjustment."

Si Muyan nodded: "Boss Qian is sincere in his cooperation, so we can continue to talk."

Boss Qian looked at the other one and said, "Boss Feng, why don't you let me take the lead?"

Boss Feng was raring to go. Their restaurant was already inferior to the others in Lingnan City. He had originally planned to offer more discounts, perhaps to attract Boss Si, but he hadn't expected Boss Si to be so stubborn. Now Boss Qian had a solution, but he hadn't thought of anything else.

After Boss Feng left, Boss Qian said with a smile.

"It's like this. Our Qian family is considering opening new food shops in Lingnan City and the surrounding counties. They'll all be ordinary, affordable food shops that ordinary people can afford. Don't worry, our Qian family is quite powerful. We can easily open thirty shops of the same size as the Si family's food shop. The Si family doesn't need to worry about the site selection and the arrangement of the workers."

If this is the case, it is indeed the best choice for the Si family. Opening a new shop requires not only money, but also many details to worry about. The Si family does not have the financial resources to do so at present.

But working with others is indeed the best way.

Si Muyan asked: "Then what does our Si family need to worry about?"

Boss Qian said confidently, "We, the Qian family, will rebuild a workshop and hand it over to Boss Si to manage. We can easily handle the workers, and Boss Si can also bring over anyone you want. In addition, our food shops need to be unified. Except for your Si's food shop, all other shops will stop supplying. All compensation will be borne by our Qian family."