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Qian Cheng said, "Alright, stop dawdling, let's go home and study."

The two went out the door and headed home.

On the way, Qian Cheng said, "Brother, let me tell you, I'm not only going to teach you how to sprout beans, but I also plan to teach the villagers."

Qian Lu was taken aback: "Teach the villagers? How are we supposed to make money then?"

Qian Cheng smiled and said, "Brother, think about it. There are hundreds of people in the mine. How much food do they need to eat every day? What can our family do with all that bean sprouts? If the mine needs more in the future, our family simply won't be able to supply them."

He paused, then said, "Besides, there's no work in the fields in winter, so the villagers are all idle."

If we can get everyone involved, sprouting beans together and making money together, wouldn't that be better than one company taking all the profits?

The team is happy, the commune members are happy, and we're relieved of some worries.

Qian Lu listened and nodded: "What you say makes sense."

"So, you learn first, and then you can teach others. We two brothers can be mentors and lead the whole village in this endeavor."

Qian Lu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

When they arrived at Qian Cheng's house, Qian Cheng took out all his belongings.

An empty jar was washed clean, holes were drilled in the bottom, and gauze was placed underneath.

A pot of soaked soybeans, which had been soaking overnight, were all plump and round.

Qian Lu squatted down beside him, watching carefully.

As Qian Cheng worked on it, he said, "Brother, remember, there are a few key points to sprouting beans."

"First, you have to pick the beans. You can't accept shriveled, rotten, or worm-eaten beans. One rotten bean can spoil a whole area."

Qian Lu nodded.

"Second, temperature."

It's cold in winter, so it can't be left outside; it has to be kept indoors in a warm place.

The edge of the kang (heated brick bed) is best, but not too close, otherwise it will be unbearably hot. When you put your hand in, it should feel warm, just right.

Qian Lu reached out and tried it, then nodded.

"Third, water them, once in the morning and once in the evening. The water should be warm, not too hot or too cold. Water slowly and evenly so that every bean can drink the water. After watering, the water should drain out from the bottom and not accumulate, otherwise they will rot."

As Qian Cheng spoke, he demonstrated by spreading the soaked beans into the vat, making sure it wasn't too thick, just a thin layer.

Then cover it with a damp gauze, put the lid on, leaving a small gap for ventilation.

"Is that all?"

"This is just the beginning. From now on, water it every day, keep an eye on the temperature, and it will be ready to eat in three or four days."

Qian Lu squatted there, staring intently at the vat.

Qian Cheng said, "Brother, go back and get a vat too. Try it the way I told you. Don't worry if it goes bad. Soybeans aren't worth much. You'll get the hang of it after a few tries."

Qian Lu nodded: "Okay, I'll get back and get it done."

The two talked for a while longer, and Qian Cheng went over the remaining precautions. Qian Lu listened attentively and even tried to remember them.

By the time I finished teaching all of this, it was almost noon.

Qian Cheng said, "Brother, let's eat here."

Qian Lu waved his hand: "No, I'm going back to eat. Your sister-in-law is home alone, I have to go back."

Qian Cheng did not insist on keeping him.

After Qian Lu left, Qian Cheng sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and opened a book.

I don't have much to do this afternoon, so I'll read more books.

Student proficiency +1

A notification flashed before my eyes.

He glanced at the panel; his student profession was just a little short of reaching level two.

almost.

The next day was the eighteenth day of the first lunar month.

Qian Cheng got up early in the morning.

I need to go to the mining area today to discuss serious business with Liu Baoshan.

He packed the basket of bean sprouts he had saved from yesterday, and also took a small bag of homemade cornmeal. The cornmeal was freshly ground, golden yellow, and smelled delicious.

After packing his things, he went out and headed towards Qian Lu's house.

When they arrived at Qian Lu's house, Qian Lu was already waiting for them.

He changed into clean clothes and combed his hair, looking quite energetic.

"Brother, let's go."

The two went out the door and headed towards the mining area.

On the way, Qian Lu asked nervously, "Chengzi, do you think we can close the deal today?"

Qian Cheng said, "Yes. Director Liu asked us to go today, which means there's a chance."

Qian Lu nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

When we arrived at the mining area, we entered through the back door of the canteen.

Liu Baoshan was busy in the kitchen when he saw them come in. He greeted them, "You're here? Wait a moment, I'll finish this."

The two waited on the side.

After giving instructions to his masters, Liu Baoshan wiped his hands and walked over.

"Come on, let's talk in my office."

The office was small, with a table, a few chairs, and several forms hanging on the wall. Liu Baoshan sat down and pointed to the chairs: "Sit."

The two sat down.

Liu Baoshan looked at Qian Cheng and got straight to the point: "Yesterday, I had the chef stir-fry your bean sprouts and give them to the workers."

Qian Cheng nodded, waiting for him to continue.

Liu Baoshan said, "The response has been very good. The workers all say it's delicious, better than cabbage. Yesterday, two plates of bean sprouts were sold out in no time, and people even came to ask for more."

Qian Cheng was secretly delighted, but he didn't show it on his face.

Liu Baoshan added, "I've been thinking about it. If you can deliver your bean sprouts every day, the cafeteria might want them."

Qian Cheng said, "Director Liu, don't worry, I can deliver every day without any problem."

Liu Baoshan waved his hand: "Don't rush to make any guarantees. Let me ask you, how much can your team supply?"

Qian Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Director Liu, we're just starting out now. Thirty or forty catties a day is no problem. If the demand increases later, we can expand to fifty or sixty catties, or even seventy or eighty catties."

Liu Baoshan nodded: "Thirty or forty catties should be enough for the next few days. We have three meals a day in the canteen, two dishes each time, bean sprouts count as one, thirty or forty catties should be enough."

He paused, then said, "What about the price? You said last time it was one cent lower than the vegetable market price?"

Qian Cheng said, "Yes, the bean sprouts at the vegetable market cost 12 cents a pound, while we get them for 10 cents. They're all freshly sprouted, with the roots trimmed clean, so the canteen staff don't have to clean them up."

Liu Baoshan calculated that he could save 80 cents a day by 40 jin (20 kg) of liquor per day, and 2 cents per jin, which would amount to 24 yuan a month.

It's not much, but even a mosquito's leg is meat.

He nodded: "This price is acceptable, but how do we settle the payment?"

"Our team operates on a direct-to-official basis with the mine. At the end of the month, our team issues the invoices, and the mine's general affairs department settles the accounts through the collective account. Our team leader said that all the procedures are complete and compliant with regulations."

He took out the brigade certificate he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and handed it to Liu Baoshan.

Liu Baoshan took it and looked at it. It was stamped with the brigade's red seal, and the date and contents were clear.

He nodded and returned the certificate to Qian Cheng.

"Okay, no problem."

He then asked, "What about delivery? Who delivers it? How is it delivered?"

Qian Cheng pointed to Qian Lu: "This is my brother, Qian Lu. He worked in the mine for two years and knows this place well. He'll deliver the goods every day from now on, and he'll be on time."

Liu Baoshan looked at Qian Lu and nodded: "Okay, I agree."

Qian Lu quickly replied, "Director Liu, don't worry, I will definitely deliver it on time."

Liu Baoshan said, "Then it's agreed that the bean sprouts will be delivered to the kitchen before 10 a.m. every day."

Around 40 pounds, freshly shipped, roots cleaned. Contact me anytime if you have any questions.

Qian Cheng nodded: "Okay, it's settled then."

Liu Baoshan added, "By the way, you should also contact the General Affairs Department about the settlement."

I'm not in charge of the money, I'm just a user.

They need to meet with the supplier at the end of the month before they can process the payment.