Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Jiangzhou.

It's past noon.

A horse-drawn carriage and an oxcart were parked at the city gate.

Lu Qingyao sold her old passenger van and replaced it with a truck.

Two trucks were loaded with bamboo shoots.

Jiang Ziyan ran out of the city, panting, and said to Lu Qingyao, "Mother, I found out that the winter bamboo shoots in the market are 40 coins a pound for the large ones and 20 coins a pound for the small ones."

"So expensive!" Liu Yuniang's mouth dropped open in astonishment.

It feels like ever since I met Lu Qingyao, I've been giving her surprises every day.

"Winter bamboo shoots are just coming to market around the time of the Beginning of Winter, so they are a bit more expensive." Jiang Yunhu suppressed his excitement.

I considered it in my mind.

In this way, they can sell these two cartloads of bamboo shoots for at least ten taels of silver.

This price range.

Lu Qingyao wasn't surprised at all.

"Yan'er, have you found out which restaurants in Jiangzhou are the most popular?"

"I asked the vendors, and the best-selling restaurants are Tianxianglou and Yipinju, but Tianxianglou is the most upscale. I've heard that Tianxianglou is famous throughout Jiangzhou..."

"Mother, shall we go to Tianxiang Tower?"

Lu Qingyao thought for a moment, "Let's go to Yipinju!"

"Why?" Jiang Ziyan asked, puzzled.

"Tianxianglou probably already has a regular supplier..."

Jiang Yunhu guessed that the reason his younger brother and sister-in-law didn't go to Tianxianglou was probably because those who went there were either high-ranking officials or wealthy businessmen.

It's difficult for ordinary people to get in.

But Lu Qingyao didn't think so.

Although Tianxianglou is large, if they go to negotiate now, they are outnumbered and may not necessarily have the upper hand.

Yipinju is different.

Although it's not the largest restaurant in Jiangzhou, it's relatively affordable.

Yet, it has the largest customer flow.

The most important thing.

Yipinju not only has stores in Jiangzhou, but also has branches in the capital and other prefectures.

If stored properly, unpeeled winter bamboo shoots can stay fresh for 15 to 30 days.

That's enough to ship elsewhere.

Horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts stopped in front of Yipinju Restaurant.

The waiter ran out, glanced at the group, and greeted them warmly as before, "Please come in, sirs. What would you like to eat?"

Lu Qingyao was very satisfied with the hospitality of Yipinju.

Compared to Zuixianlou, she preferred Yipinju when she was in the capital.

But Jiang Yunze just couldn't stand the fact that it wasn't high-end enough.

Lu Qingyao did not go in. "Young man, could you please ask your manager to come out? I would like to discuss a business deal with him."

The waiter glanced at the bamboo shoots on the cart and immediately understood.

"Please wait a moment, everyone."

A short while later, a mature and composed middle-aged man came out.

He was taken aback when he saw Lu Qingyao.

It is quite rare to see a woman going out to do business alone.

Although the woman in front of me was dressed as a peasant woman, her demeanor was different from the others around her.

"What is your surname, madam?"

"My surname is Lu, and my given name is Qingyao."

Manager Jin glanced at the two carts of winter bamboo shoots behind Lu Qingyao, and his eyes lit up.

It weighs approximately 400 jin (200 kg), is large and plump, and is of superior quality.

I peeled one, and the bamboo shoot flesh was white and tender with a delicate texture.

"How many of these winter bamboo shoots does Madam Lu have?"

Judging from Manager Jin's expression, Lu Qingyao knew that her bamboo shoots were of superior quality.

"We can supply two truckloads like this every day, and more can be provided if needed..."

Manager Jin raised an eyebrow slightly. "May I ask, Madam Lu, have you ever been to Tianxiang Pavilion?"

"No, we came straight to Yipinju as soon as we entered the city."

Manager Jin asked, puzzled, "Tianxiang Restaurant can afford a higher price than us..."

Lu Qingyao smiled and said, "Tianxianglou can't possibly eat all of our bamboo shoots."

Although Manager Jin didn't know exactly how many bamboo shoots Lu Qingyao had, he was still impressed by her boastful words.

I can't help but feel a little curious.

"Madam Lu, please come in, have some tea and let's chat."

Lu Qingyao nodded slightly.

Looking at the luxurious restaurant, Liu Yuniang felt a little apprehensive and pulled her back, saying, "Sister-in-law, you and Yan-ge'er go ahead, we'll wait for you here."

Lu Qingyao thought about it and realized that in the future, the delivery and payment collection would mostly fall on her older brother's shoulders, so it would be better for him to know more about it.

"How about this, sister-in-law, you and Yan'er stay here and watch the car, while I come with you, brother."

"Okay." Jiang Yunhu nodded.

He also wanted to learn more from Lu Qingyao.

After settling down and drinking a cup of tea, Manager Jin got straight to the point, "How much per pound would Madam Lu like to sell these winter bamboo shoots?"

"How about 35 coins a pound for the large ones and 20 coins a pound for the small ones?"

It is cheaper than in the market, but who in business wouldn't want to buy high-quality goods at low prices?

Manager Jin pondered for a moment before speaking, "Madam Lu, it's not just these two cartloads. If you have any more, just bring them over. I'll give you thirty coins a pound for the large ones and fifteen coins a pound for the small ones. How about that?"

Jiang Yunhu's heart clenched. The shopkeeper's price was too low and not worth it. He wanted to refuse.

But then Lu Qingyao said, "Alright, but I have a condition..."

Manager Jin was delighted. "Please speak, Madam Lu."

If we can get it at this price, then we can buy winter bamboo shoots from her in both nearby county branches and the capital branch.

The consumption of winter bamboo shoots at Yipinju Restaurant in Beijing is particularly high.

"I can accept this price, but can Manager Jin guarantee that all winter and spring bamboo shoots for the entire year will be sourced from me?"

"If Madam Lu can guarantee the quality and supply of bamboo shoots, then there will be no problem..." However, the price cannot be set just like that.

Such seasonal delicacies from the mountains.

As bamboo shoots gradually enter the market after winter sets in, their price fluctuates daily as the quantity increases.

Manager Jin was somewhat troubled.

Lu Qingyao naturally understood his concerns.

At that price, she's making a profit no matter what.

What she wanted was a stable supply. "Manager Jin, how about this: we set a 15-day price guarantee period. If we reach an agreement this time, the price will remain unchanged for 15 days. After 15 days, we will make corresponding adjustments based on market price fluctuations. What do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Manager Jin concluded that this was indeed a good idea, as neither side would suffer a loss.

She readily agreed, "Deal!"

The period is fifteen days.

Even if the price fluctuates, it won't fluctuate much further.

Jiang Yunhu was overjoyed.

I'm glad I didn't have a chance to interrupt.

In this way, once bamboo shoots are dug up, they can simply be sent here.

Lu Qingyao nodded slightly. "Could we draw up a written agreement?"

"Why not?" Manager Jin smiled and told his servant to bring out paper and pen.

The two pressed their fingerprints.

At this price and with this quality of winter bamboo shoots, whether placed in Jiangzhou or taken to the capital, it would be a huge profit.

With these winter bamboo shoots, we might even be able to attract more customers to Tianxiangju.

Lu Qingyao thought for a moment and then asked, "I wonder how many kilograms Manager Jin wants for the next batch?"

Manager Jin raised an eyebrow. "Can I dig up as much as I want?"

Lu Qingyao glanced at Jiang Yunhu beside her.

Jiang Yunhu understood and nodded at Manager Jin, "Okay."

He can have the money if he wants it.

We could dig it out for him if we pooled the resources of the entire village.

Manager Jin checked the accounts and found that the current 400 jin was only enough for Yipinju Restaurant in Jiangzhou, and the amount needed in the capital would have to be at least doubled.

"We need the next batch in two days, 800 jin (400 kg), can you dig it up?"

“We can dig,” Jiang Yunhu said without hesitation.