They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 163 All Things Happened at Once
"Please, Madam Xu."

"Please come, shopkeeper."

After putting down the bowl, Manager Tang invited Xu Zhichun back to the private room.

It's time to discuss the price.

"I wonder how much Madam Xu can supply in a day? And for how long?"

Restaurants are not like homes; if the supply is insufficient or the source of goods is unstable, it's impossible to prepare a good menu.

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Don't worry, Manager Tang, I have quite a few at home. These tomatoes can last a long time. If we deliver every two days, we can deliver forty or fifty catties at a time. I estimate that we can supply them until late autumn."

Two days' worth is forty or fifty catties, and one day's worth is only about twenty catties, which is enough to sell.

Some people are happy to try new dishes.

Shopkeeper Tang nodded. "How much does Madam Xu want?"

Xu Zhichun thought for a moment: "It should cost at least twenty or thirty coins, after all, this is something new."

These days, even the best cuts of pork only cost sixteen or eighteen yuan per pound, and chicken and duck are about the same price. Tomatoes are vegetables, after all, and even if they are very fresh, they are not so delicious that people are obsessed with eating them. Twenty or thirty yuan per pound is considered very cheap.

If it's any more expensive, it won't sell well.

Perhaps a few people who are not short of money and are curious and want to try it will order it, but a business can't be supported by just a few people.

Shopkeeper Tang then smiled and said, "In that case, how about twenty-five coins per catty? Send forty catties tomorrow first."

"Row!"

Xu Zhichun readily agreed with a smile.

Shopkeeper Tang continued, "These tomatoes are still fresh, so the price is naturally high. It probably won't be this high in the future. I might adjust the price at any time. I hope Madam Xu won't have any objections? Of course, I won't arbitrarily lower the price; I'll just follow the market rate."

"That's natural, it's only right."

Xu Zhichun nodded with a smile without hesitation.

"Okay, okay, then let's do it this way."

Manager Tang was relieved to see Xu Zhichun agree so readily.

"Row."

Xu Zhichun smiled. Shopkeeper Tang didn't need any reminders; how could she not know perfectly well? These tomatoes are different from konjac tofu and ice jelly. Tomatoes come with their own seeds, and as long as they're properly fertilized and watered, they'll produce a plentiful harvest. More than we can eat, absolutely more than we can eat. I believe there will be plenty on the market next year, and the price then will definitely be much higher than it is now.

However, it's worth it to make a fortune by taking advantage of a good time difference.

The dozen or so Xu Zhichuns that were brought were given to Manager Tang.

Twenty-five coins a pound, and there are several pounds of this, which adds up to over a hundred coins.

How could Manager Tang accept her gift for nothing? He packed a roast chicken, the restaurant's signature dish, and a large bag of fried meatballs weighing about two or three pounds for her to take back.

Xu Zhichun smiled and thanked him, accepting the gift.

If we're having dinner together tonight, this is perfect; it adds two more dishes.

Back at the stall, half of the konjac tofu and konjac noodles had already been sold, and about 20 jin of braised meat had been snapped up.

Although it's not cheap, the quantity is limited, and it's popular with wealthy people, so it sells out the fastest.

Just as they were about to pack up and head home, they were surprised to find that Young Master Zeng and Manager Fang had sent someone to invite them again. This time, it wasn't Zeng Xiaoyan they were inviting, but Xu Zhichun.

Zeng Xiaoyan glared at Lai Sheng warily: "What are they trying to do now? There's a limit to how despicable and shameless they are. Is this never going to end?"

Lai Sheng's expression darkened: "Third Miss, isn't that going too far?"

"If you don't go too far, is what a human being would do?"

"You—" Lai Sheng was furious, but he held back his anger and didn't dare to lash out: "Madam Xu, our young master and the manager request that you make a trip. Madam Xu wouldn't refuse, would she?"

Xu Zhichun thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go."

She really didn't want to give them face, but if she didn't go, the Zeng family might keep pestering her.

Zeng Xiaoyan and the others naturally accompanied them, and Lai Sheng couldn't stop them. Just then, they all rushed into the restaurant. In the small flower hall on the second floor of Sifang Restaurant, Young Master Zeng frowned: "We are only looking for Madam Xu. Lai Sheng, please ask the Third Miss and the others to sit somewhere else."

Zeng Xiaoyan: "We won't go anywhere else, we'll just wait outside here."

"What do you mean?"

"It means I'm not at ease."

"you!"

Young Master Zeng was furious.

Xu Zhichun: "Young Master Zeng, Manager Fang, what exactly did you call me here for? I'm very busy and don't have time to waste with you two. Please tell me quickly."

Zeng Xiaoyan: "That's right, Sister-in-law Zhichun isn't your servant, so you can call her whatever you want."

Young Master Zeng glared at her fiercely.

Zeng Xiaoyan was not afraid at all. She turned to Xu Zhichun and said, "Sister-in-law Zhichun, we will wait for you outside. Just call us if you need anything."

"Row."

Young Master Zeng: "."

Zeng Xiaoyan, Liang Mingliang, and Aunt Zhu'er all went out and waited outside.

Young Master Zeng's face darkened, and he was seething with anger.

That Zeng Xiaoyan, she's so biased!
Young Master Zeng was mocked and rebuked a few times, while Manager Fang was completely ignored, which made him even angrier.

His expression was rather unpleasant as he asked Xu Zhichun, "Is the ice jelly sold at Lotus Restaurant and Biyue Tea House also supplied by Madam Xu?"

Xu Zhichun had pretty much guessed it was about this, and it turned out to be true.

Everything's happened at once, and everything's been exposed. Oh well.

"Manager Fang, are you questioning me?"

Shopkeeper Fang paused for a moment: "So it's true?"

The uncle and nephew exchanged a glance, both extremely annoyed.

That Manager Tang is too cunning. He's all smiles and friendly on the surface, but he's full of lies.

Liar.

If he hadn't intentionally misled them into believing that the ice jelly was made by their Lotus Restaurant, they wouldn't have been going in the wrong direction for so long.

I was furious when I found out the truth.

Many customers go to Lotus Restaurant and Bishui Tea House specifically for the ice jelly. Do they only order one serving of ice jelly after going there? Of course, they also order other things.

Originally, the two businesses were evenly matched and could have been tied. But ever since they started selling ice jelly, crystal meat, and cold crispy shreds, their business has been booming, leaving our business far behind.

It's making me angrier the more I think about it.

Xu Zhichun smiled calmly: "I can sell my things to whomever I want. Isn't Manager Fang's accusatory tone a bit inappropriate?"

Xu Zhichun didn't even bother to mention that she had gone to their door first to ask if they wanted it; she felt it made her look cheap.

Not to mention.

Shopkeeper Fang sneered, "Xiao Yan is also a member of the Zeng family. Don't you think you're going too far by doing this?"

“It’s my stuff, I can make the decisions about it. How is that going too far? Xiao Yan is Xiao Yan, and I am me. She’s just someone I hired to do things. How can she make decisions for me?”

"."

That sounds right, but it's not actually that way at all.

The uncle and nephew were both extremely frustrated, but they couldn't find any words to refute him.

Young Master Zeng took a deep breath: "We'll take this ice jelly too. Madam Xu, name your price."

(End of this chapter)