It would take merchants several months or even a year to transport goods back and forth.

When he comes to Jinqiu County again, the amount of vinegar produced by the vinegar workshop will definitely be able to meet his needs.

"Manager Hu, please stay." Seeing that Song Changhe had given up, Xia Mingyue tried to persuade him to stay.

"Madam Xia, do you have anything else to say?"

"Manager Hu likes the millet vinegar from our Jinqiu County and comes to discuss business. It can be said that we are destined to meet. This millet vinegar is indeed a rare and high-quality product. If we don't do this business, I think Manager Hu will feel a little regretful." Xia Mingyue said with a smile.

Hu Yuanzhi scratched his ear, "That's the case, but you don't have enough vinegar, so the business can't be done. There's nothing I can do about it. To tell you the truth that Madam Xia doesn't like to hear, I have traveled all over the country for several years and have seen many good things, but for one reason or another, there are only a few deals that have been made. There are many regrets here, and this one is not a big deal."

"Of course, business cannot be forced. Although we don't have so much vinegar right now, we can supply one-third of the amount within seven days. Why don't you take it back first, Manager Hu?"

Xia Mingyue smiled and said, "Business is always risky. Sometimes something looks good, but it may not make money. We are very happy that Manager Hu likes our millet vinegar, but it is still unknown whether this millet vinegar can make money. We can buy less and go back to explore the market. If it sells well, we can buy more. This is also a way."

Hu Yuanzhi agreed with Xia Mingyue's point of view and nodded slightly, "That's true, but I have so many cars, and it's not worth it to take away only this little vinegar. The rest of the cars are empty."

"Why not bring some other things?" Xia Mingyue said, "The vermicelli and peel residue produced in Zhaojiazhuang, the lotus root powder and dried fruits produced in the orchard in the west, the various special foods in Xiaji Food Store and Buyunlou, and even the storybooks sold in the bookstore are not available elsewhere. Shopkeeper Hu can take a look at them all."

Hearing Xia Mingyue's words, Hu Yuanzhi was somewhat tempted, but then he thought, "The profits from these things are too thin. I can't make much money after all this trouble."

"Although I can't make a lot, it's basically a steady profit." Xia Mingyue said, "Manager Hu has been traveling around for many years and has done a lot of big business. He can make hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver from a single business. But to be honest, if his luck is bad, he can also lose a lot from a single business."

"The profits from these things may seem slim, but they are very safe. If you accumulate the profits little by little, the returns will be considerable. Is that what Shopkeeper Hu is talking about?"

"Besides, as the saying goes, a sword takes an unconventional approach. Many people who do business mostly choose to do business with high profits and worthwhile business. Not many people do business like this. If Manager Hu can make it work, he may be able to achieve some success."

Upon hearing this, Hu Yuanzhi let out a breath subconsciously.

What Xia Mingyue said was right. For merchants like them who transport goods back and forth, no matter how well they plan or how carefully they consider, they still have to rely on fate.

When times are bad, the goods that have been shipped over have no market, so you have to find another place to sell them. The back and forth turnover costs a lot, and in the end you may even have to reduce the price to sell the goods.

Now that he is getting older, he has elderly parents to take care of and children who need to start their own families. The money he spends every month is like running water, and he can no longer withstand the ups and downs of life.

It is possible to do some safer business.

And just as Xia Mingyue said, sometimes doing business also requires taking the unexpected into account and filling in the gaps. These things may really make you a fortune.

Xia Mingyue had been observing Hu Yuanzhi's expression, and when he relaxed a little, she added, "Just now, I also said that it is fate that we can do business together. Shopkeeper Hu can be regarded as our first big customer. We will also give Shopkeeper Hu some profit and give him 10% more goods. In addition, if Shopkeeper Hu comes to get goods next time, as long as the quantity of goods can exceed this time, we can give him another 10% of goods. How about it?"

After thinking for a moment, Hu Yuanzhi made a decision, "Okay, let's do as Madam Xia said, but we have to agree that it will take seven days. This stuff must be ready within seven days." "No problem." Xia Mingyue agreed with a smile.

"In addition, I am somewhat interested in the things that Madam Xia just mentioned. I'd like to trouble Madam Xia to lead the way so that I can take a look."

Take a closer look, you might find something good.

"Okay." Xia Mingyue agreed again.

After this matter was settled, they agreed to go and check out other goods together the next day. Hu Yuanzhi left with satisfaction and went back to the inn where he was temporarily staying.

Song Changhe and Xia Mingyue saw him off briefly.

After returning, Song Changhe cupped his hands towards Xia Mingyue again and again, "Thanks to Madam Xia this time, otherwise this deal would really not be possible."

Then, his face was filled with shame, "On the contrary, I, as the manager of the workshop, can't put much effort into this business..."

"Manager Song has devoted all his energy to the workshop, but he has been in the government office for a long time and is not very familiar with the business affairs. He just didn't think of it at the moment."

Xia Mingyue said, "This vinegar brewing workshop has just started. There is still a long time to go, and we will become proficient in it with practice."

"Thank you, Madam Xia, for your encouragement." Song Changhe felt slightly relieved, but still felt quite guilty.

After returning home that night, he looked for some booklets that had been hidden in the bottom of a box for a long time, which recorded some accounts and important events of his family's cloth shop.

Although there is still a long time to go, he needs to work hard and catch up as soon as possible, so that he can truly deserve the title of manager of the vinegar workshop.

After Xia Mingyue returned, she cooked a few dishes herself.

Since having this half jar of mellow and fragrant millet vinegar in the past two days, Xia Mingyue has become accustomed to eating sour dishes.

The early cucumbers mixed with balsamic vinegar are crispy, delicious and fragrant. Paired with crispy peanuts, it adds to the aroma.

Sweet and sour chicken breast strips have a sweet and sour taste, mellow and rich. They are made with chicken breast, which has a more tender and smooth taste, and the soup is thick. Whether you eat it with rice or with white flour buns, you can enjoy it to your heart's content.

Vinegar-fried black fungus. After the soaked black fungus is quickly stir-fried in a pan, it has a crisp and refreshing taste, and it makes a crunchy sound when you bite it. Use green onions to stir-fry the pan in advance, and drizzle enough rice vinegar on it before serving. It is sour and delicious and you will never get tired of eating it.

Apple cider vinegar, properly stored, cored and sliced ​​the crispy apples, put them in a jar with rock sugar, and pour enough rice vinegar to marinate. When you eat it, it will be thick, sour and sweet, full of fruity aroma, and beautify your skin... (End of this chapter)