An's face was filled with joy.
"Ah! Really?! Good, good! Sister Shen, thank you so much!" she said excitedly.
She had asked her younger sister about the franchise fee before.
The younger sister said that Shen Ji Maocai Restaurant had just opened when she joined, and the franchise fee at that time was relatively low.
At that time, she, the Shen family girl, mentioned that the franchise fee would be increased in the future.
Now that Shen Ji Maocai's brand has been launched, and the business of Shen Ji Maocai's branch is very good, it is reasonable to increase the franchise fee.
But Sister Renchen didn't raise her price at all.
"Thank you!" Su Changan also smiled and thanked Shen Shuangshuang.
"Third brother and third sister-in-law are so polite." Shen Shuangshuang said with a smile.
The couple quickly decided to join.
After agreeing on a time to sign the contract, An looked at her husband.
Then, he smiled and said to Shen Shuangshuang: "I heard Yu Yan say before that Sister Shen intends to buy a Zhuangzi?"
Shen Shuangshuang nodded.
"Um."
"I also heard from Yuyan that third brother and third sister-in-law were interested in selling Zhuangzi, so I asked her to inquire about the situation with you."
"Third brother and third sister-in-law, are you really planning to sell Zhuangzi?"
The couple looked at each other.
"Yeah." Su Changan responded.
"There are two properties, and I'm going to sell one."
"Wangjiazhuang has a total of 248 acres of land, a house, and 18 servants."
"The Mengjiazhuang has a total land of 674 acres. The house on the village is much larger than that of the Wangjiazhuang. There are thirty-six servants in the village."
"If you sell Zhuangzi, the entire Zhuangzi will come out with the house and people."
"If Sister Shen wants to buy it, in terms of price, Wangjiazhuang will give you 3,200 taels of silver. For Mengjiazhuang, it will cost you 7,800 taels. This is the lowest price."
Shen Shuangshuang nodded. Didn't answer the call for the time being.
Anshi glanced at her husband, smiled and spoke to Shen Shuangshuang.
"Buying Zhuangzi is no small matter."
"If Sister Shen is really interested, I will take you to the village another day. You can make a decision after seeing it."
Su Changan nodded.
"In that case, thank you to the third brother and the third sister-in-law." Shen Shuangshuang naturally agreed.
"However, I wonder if Yuyan mentioned it to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law, Zhuangzi, I won't need it until next year."
"If the contract is signed recently, I can only pay you 10% of the deposit first. The remaining money will have to be paid every year."
"It doesn't matter." Su Changan said directly.
"Next, won't my wife have to pay you a franchise fee? Why not, just use that franchise fee as a deposit."
"Just wait until the final payment is made next year, and then the five hundred taels of silver will be deducted."
An immediately cast a grateful look at Su Changan.
My husband is going to pay her a franchise fee.
Su Changan had a smile on his face and expressed appreciation for his wife's eyes.
Shen Shuangshuang felt like he was being fed a handful of dog food.
"no problem."
"If I break the contract next year, you won't have to pay me the franchise fee!" He said directly.
The franchise fee is offset by the deposit, so she doesn't have to go to her mother-in-law to borrow money.
"It's refreshing!" Su Changan said, with a flash of appreciation in his eyes.
Next, Shen Shuangshuang and An agreed on a time to visit Zhuangzi.
After chatting for a while, Su Changan asked about Shen Shuangshuang's soy products business.
Su Changan became interested when he learned that the workshop's output was amazing.
"I know a few merchants who often buy goods from around Shangyang Town and sell them elsewhere. Next time I meet them again, I can help introduce them to you."
Shen Shuangshuang's eyes lit up.
"Third brother is willing to introduce me, so my little sister naturally wants to meet him."
"However, since Third Brother has such connections, he might consider acting as my agent."
"Agent?" Su Changan was confused.
"Yeah." Shen Shuangshuang nodded.
"The output of soy products in my workshop is relatively high, and they are generally sold wholesale. The current quotation is -" Shen Shuangshuang quoted his wholesale price and market retail price.
Then he talked about the operation of his own workshop.
"The agent can get the goods directly from my house. After the goods are taken out, they will be distributed to some small merchants at a certain price."
"For example, Cheng Kee Grocery Store——"
Su Changan's expression stiffened.
"Oh, that's Mr. Cheng downstairs. He is also my agent now."
"He batches the goods from me, then sells them to other merchants at a higher price, and he can earn a certain price difference."
"Although I don't make much money per item, the advantage is the large quantity. In total, I still make some money."
Su Changan moved.
The Shen family provides door-to-door delivery service, and if the order is not particularly large, it can be delivered on the same day or the next day.
How could he not be tempted by this business that could make money with just one move?
Anshi saw what her husband was thinking and laughed.
"Haha! I think so!"
"It just so happens that I also have a grocery store under my name. You can also buy some soy products and sell them in my grocery store."
"When my husband arrives, just lead the customers to my grocery store."
Su Changan nodded in agreement. I think this is a good idea.
"Haha, then third brother and sister-in-law, please come with me to the warehouse to have a look in the afternoon."
"How about picking up some goods and taking them back?" Shen Shuangshuang felt happy.
Business is coming again.
"Okay!" An agreed without thinking.
While chatting, it was soon time for dinner.
Not long after, Su Yuyan came and brought a large portion of maocai.
While eating, Shen Shuangshuang and Su Changan became more and more interested in each other as they chatted.
After dinner, Su Changan originally wanted to warn Cheng Lei, but he didn't go.
Instead, he went with An to the workshop in Deep Water Lane with Shen Shuangshuang.
As soon as the couple entered the door, they were surprised by the people working in the yard.
There are more than twenty workers in the yard, each with its own division of labor, and they are constantly working on their hands.
Some are pickling fermented bean curd, some are doing packaging work, and others come in and out from time to time, delivering goods and shipping out.
All in all, everyone seemed busy.
But everyone was busy, but in order.
The workshop manager came to receive Su Changan and his wife, introduced some of the processes in the workshop to the couple, and took the couple and Shen Shuangshuang to visit the warehouse.
When they arrived at the warehouse, the couple was surprised again.
It’s strange to say that Sister Shen wants to buy Zhuangzi to grow spices. Shen Ji has such a product output. It’s them, and they are willing to grow their own raw materials to save costs!
After the visit, An immediately placed an order with Shen Shuangshuang.
All orders are based on the quantity corresponding to the cheapest price.
Shen Shuangshuang immediately arranged for the steward to deliver the goods, and the final departure time of the goods was not much later than the time when Su Changan and his wife arrived at the grocery store.
The eighth day of February.
This day was the day Shen Shuangshuang made an appointment with An to visit Wangjiazhuang.
An wanted to see Shen Shuangshuang as soon as possible, but instead of waiting at home, she came to Deep Water Alley to look for her.
Su Yuyan also came with her.
When the two came to the door, An smelled the smell of medicine in the yard.
After questioning, I was surprised to learn that Shen could make medicine.
"I have been in poor health since I was a child. When I was a girl, I relied on my parents to treat me with medicine from doctors."
