Sold immediately after wearing it? I took my family and fled the famine.

Ling Yuehan and Pei Jingshi followed behind her. Ling Yuehan entered the main room, plopped down on a chair, stretched her long legs out, and slumped over as if her bones had been removed: "Chu Yu! It's definitely Chu Yu! He sent me two letters to provoke me first, and when he knew I wasn't falling for it, he went to find my father!"

"Despicable! They actually let my father threaten me with my marriage! How awful!"

He grew angrier and angrier, tapping his fingers on the table: "Once, twice, and three times! Fine, I'm going back! I'm going back to Lingnan! Just you wait, once I've dealt with that old man Ling at home, I'll march back to the border and settle accounts with him."

Jiang Xing poured him a cup of tea and pushed it towards him: "Have a sip of water and calm down."

"Ah Han, could it be that your uncle has found you a good marriage? You should seize the opportunity. I've heard that the Chen family's daughter is as beautiful as a fairy." Pei Jingshi smiled after hearing this. He and Ling Yuehan were good brothers, so he naturally knew that this kid was fearless, but what he feared most was the marriage his father had found for him.

He had said long ago that he did not want to get married at such a young age, as he still had many great things to accomplish, but he could not resist Uncle Ling's enthusiasm, so he did not like to stay at home.

Hearing Pei Jingshi tease her, Ling Yuehan was furious: "Hmph, I've said it before, my great cause is not yet accomplished, how can I easily lose to romance? Besides, I don't like that Chen girl in the first place. What if that Chen girl is the second Chu Zhihe? I don't have that much energy to train her."

He spoke his mind without thinking, forgetting the helplessness in Pei Jingshi and Chu Zhihe's marriage.

Sure enough, Pei Jingshi frowned. He was naturally angry, angry that he didn't have the same courage to fight back as Ling Yuehan. He had the entire Pei family behind him, and in a place like the capital, he could never use the entire Pei family to act recklessly.

"Um, Jing, I didn't mean to, I just blurted it out in a moment of anger."

Pei Jingshi shook his head: "It's alright, you're right, let's talk about you."

Ling Yuehan picked up the teacup, took a big gulp, and then slammed it down: "I haven't finished my business yet."

"What important matter is it?"

"You still haven't given me the recipe for that self-heating rice, and there's also the matter of Jiang Xiansheng Supermarket. I originally wanted to have a good talk with you about that." As Ling Yuehan said this, she suddenly sat up straight, her annoyance fading and replaced by a serious expression: "Miss Jiang, I'm being serious with you."

Jiang Xing sat down opposite him: "Go on."

"I've seen too much during my six months at the border. When supplies ran out, soldiers would eat tree bark and grass roots. After the batch of supplies you sent arrived, especially the self-heating rice, so many people were able to have a hot meal."

"I was thinking at the time, if this thing could be made in Lingnan, it wouldn't just be useful for border areas, but also for ordinary people traveling, trading, and doing business."

He paused, leaned forward slightly, and looked into Jiang Xing's eyes: "And your Jiangxiansheng Supermarket. I went in for a look before I left last time. It had everything, everything was neatly arranged, and the prices were fair. The more I thought about it after I came back, the more I felt that if this place opened in Lingnan, the business would definitely be great."

"There are many wealthy people in Lingnan, but buying things there is a hassle, having to run around to different shops. If there were a shop that could gather everything you need, who wouldn't want to go?"

Jiang Xing listened to him but didn't immediately reply. She held her teacup and thought for a moment before speaking, "I can give you the recipe for self-heating rice. It's not difficult to make, just time-consuming. It would be great if you could make it where you are. As for supermarkets..."

She paused for a moment: "Are you really thinking of taking it easy?"

"Really?" Ling Yuehan nodded without hesitation. "My Ling family has several shops in Lingnan, all in good locations. If you're interested, I'll go back and set up the shops. You can send someone over to give you some pointers, and we'll get things set up. I'll provide the capital, you supply the goods, and we'll split the profits 50/50."

He spoke so frankly, clearly indicating that he had already planned it out in his mind.

Jiang Xing looked at him for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "You've calculated things quite clearly."

"That's right." Ling Yuehan smiled as well, the anger she felt from being forced to go home by Chu Yu had mostly dissipated. "In business, I, Ling Yuehan, never let anyone suffer a loss. I trust the goods you supply, and I trust your business methods."

Jiang Xing thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay. Go back and take a look at the shop first. Once you have some ideas, we can discuss the details further."

"I'll send someone to Lingnan in a few days to bring over samples of the goods and the business model. You can try it out for two months, and if it works, then we can expand it further."

"However, your supermarket has to use my brand name, which is equivalent to you joining my brand."

Ling Yuehan slammed her hand on the table: "It's alright, I trust you, so let's make the decision quickly!"

Jiang Xing nodded: "If there's something important, you should take care of it first. You can go back now. I've written down the recipe for self-heating rice for you tonight. Come pick it up tomorrow when you leave."

"Alright." Ling Yuehan replied, then glanced at Pei Jingshi, as if remembering something, and smiled, "Jingshi, if Miss Jiang needs anything in the future, I'll have to trouble you to take care of her. Let's get together again next time."

Pei Jingshi nodded without saying anything more.

Ling Yuehan didn't linger any longer. She waved to the two of them, took a few steps, then turned back and called out to Jiang Xing, "By the way, Miss Jiang, is there any braised pork left for tonight? I'm leaving tomorrow, this is my last meal!"

Jiang Xing chuckled: "Yes, I'll make it for you."

Ling Yuehan left satisfied.

Only Pei Jingshi and Jiang Xing remained. Pei Jingshi looked at her.

"Miss Jiang," he finally spoke, his voice calm, "Regarding the franchise you mentioned earlier, I wonder if I can join like Ahan? Don't worry, the profit sharing will naturally be the same as Ahan's."

Jiang Xing glanced at him: "You're going to join too? Are you planning to open a supermarket in Beijing?"

Pei Jingshi nodded, but Jiang Xing did not immediately agree.

"Young Master Pei, to be honest, it might not be appropriate to open a supermarket in the capital, since the capital is not the same as the prefectural city."

"I'd love to do it too, but I'm afraid I can't agree to it right now. I believe you understand what I mean."

Pei Jingshi naturally understood Jiang Xing's meaning. Indeed, he had only proposed this idea on a whim. However, opening a supermarket in the capital might be a matter of luck, but if he was unlucky, it could bring Jiang Xing a fatal disaster.

In the capital, that large shop has no powerful backers, only high-ranking officials and nobles. As he sees it, he has no way to protect Jiang Xing's safety, so how could he put her in danger?

"I apologize, it was my oversight. However, if you are not considering the capital for the time being, would you be willing to drive to Jiangnan?" Pei Jingshi bowed and apologized.

Jiangnan? Could it be the Suzhou area? That's certainly a good place to go.

Seeing that Jiang Xing remained silent, Pei Jingshi cupped his hands again and said, "My maternal grandfather was from the water towns of Jiangnan. This supermarket might be suitable to open in Jiangnan. As long as Miss Jiang is willing, the other ladies don't need to worry about it."

Jiang Xing was indeed moved. Jiangnan was a rare blessed land, and this deal was very worthwhile for her, so why not do it?

The two then discussed the matter in general, and once the agreement was finalized, Pei Jingshi would bring his men directly to Jiang Xing to sign the contract.