novelAbuy Chapter 576 - 572 Business Comes Knocking (Second Update)
Chapter 576 - 572 Business Comes Knocking (Second Update)
After thinking things through, Mu Shuangshuang felt sleepy and was about to go to bed when suddenly there was a knock at the door."Who is it?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Shuangshuang, it’s me!"
It was Fengzi’s voice.
Mu Shuangshuang was surprised and got up from the bed, opened the door, and a gust of cold wind rushed in.
Lu Yuanfeng stood at the door, wearing a single coat and holding a handful of winter jujubes in his hands.
Before Mu Shuangshuang could react, the winter jujubes were already in her hands.
"Where did you get these winter jujubes?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"That winter jujube tree behind the village, I just went to pick them. I didn’t have time during the day, so I thought of it and just went to pick them," Lu Yuanfeng said with a smile.
With a smile, he pulled at the scratches made by the tree branches on his face.
Although it wasn’t painful enough to make a grimace, the expression on his face still changed slightly.
Mu Shuangshuang immediately noticed it, and she grabbed Lu Yuanfeng’s arm, causing the winter jujubes in her hand to tumble down.
"You really don’t take care of yourself, we could have picked the winter jujubes tomorrow morning!"
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t care about the jujubes on the ground, instead, she looked at Lu Yuanfeng’s face with concern.
"It’s no big deal. It doesn’t hurt at all. If you don’t believe me, touch it!"
To reassure Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng leaned his body slightly forward, bringing his face close for Mu Shuangshuang to touch.
Mu Shuangshuang stretched out her hand, barely touching Lu Yuanfeng’s face, when she felt his body tense, his breathing becoming heavier.
Mu Shuangshuang’s hand was very soft, like a gentle caress.
This was the first time she touched Lu Yuanfeng’s face like this, gentle as if it were a fragile treasure, yet each touch made Lu Yuanfeng feel as if the scratches weren’t painful at all.
Lu Yuanfeng was even willing to be hurt more.
The two looked at each other, neither speaking a word.
"Fengzi, let me wash some winter jujubes for you. Let’s eat first," Mu Shuangshuang said.
"I don’t eat this; it’s all for you. At this time, a bite of winter jujube is crisp and sweet!"
Girls like to snack, but Lu Yuanfeng couldn’t go to town every day, so he’d come up with a compromise, bringing snacks for Shuangshuang whenever he had free time.
Oranges, winter jujubes, and some wild fruits from the mountains. When he went to town, he’d buy some tasty treats too.
"Let’s eat together. There’s so much, I can’t finish them all."
The two gathered the jujubes on the ground, and Mu Shuangshuang took them to the kitchen to wash them clean.
Afraid of being seen, Mu Shuangshuang closed the door and chatted with Lu Yuanfeng while eating winter jujubes.
It was already early September; the nights were cold, yet Lu Yuanfeng didn’t feel it. Maybe it was because it was late, and he was with Shuangshuang in one place.
Lu Yuanfeng felt increasingly warm, sweat pouring out.
Mu Shuangshuang wiped him with a handkerchief several times, but the more she wiped, the more he sweated.
"Fengzi, don’t be nervous, we’re just talking!"
Mu Shuangshuang feared Lu Yuanfeng might catch a cold, so she reminded him.
And the moment she spoke, the sweat came out more.
"Alright, let me tell you my plan for the future..."
Mu Shuangshuang meant to go to town tomorrow to find a partner for cooperation.
Jiu Si Xuan couldn’t be considered because of the incident last time; she didn’t want to see it happen again.
However, Xue Yi’s place attracted her.
Xue Yi was a bit sinister, but he was smart and had a vast network.
Before avoiding him, she thought he would deceive her.
But after several dealings, except for selling preserved eggs at a high price, he hadn’t taken advantage of her.
Cooperating with him seemed reliable!
Mu Shuangshuang explained this to Lu Yuanfeng to hear his opinion.
Lu Yuanfeng thought Xue Yi could be considered but also suggested looking into other options, as ultimately, it was about the price.
As they say, the highest bidder wins!
Mu Shuangshuang agreed with this reasoning, and they decided to ask around in each tavern.
But before they could set off during the day, someone came over in the morning.
The coachman driving the carriage stopped in front of the third branch.
A businessman dressed in his forties got out from inside, seemingly familiar with Shuangshuang’s house, and went straight into her room through the small door.
At that moment, Mu Shuangshuang was in the yard feeding pigs. The little black pig had gained quite a bit of fat in just a few months, and every few days, Shuangshuang would lead it outside to let it eat soil and feel freedom.
"Is this Miss Shuangshuang’s house?"
The man asked Mu Shuangshuang.
"That’s me, and you are?" Mu Shuangshuang didn’t remember knowing this person.
"Here’s the thing, I’m from the XX Tavern in town. I heard that the cold noodles and popcorn at Jiu Si Xuan were made by you? Why aren’t you delivering to Jiu Si Xuan anymore? Did they deduct your pay or have poor manners?"
"I’m telling you, cooperate with us, and I guarantee you’ll enjoy good food and drink, as long as you’re willing to give us the recipe!"
Mu Shuangshuang frowned.
"How did you know I stopped delivering the cold noodles to Jiu Si Xuan?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"How else would I know? Wasn’t it that a couple of days ago, the regular customers of Jiu Si Xuan collectively left and went to other taverns? They especially like your cold noodles and popcorn. Although it’s getting colder, they can’t let go of that taste!"
The man patiently explained to Mu Shuangshuang.
Mu Shuangshuang suddenly understood.
She knew her departure had an impact but didn’t realize it was such a big one.
"So, have you thought it over? I can offer a high price, twice as much as Jiu Si Xuan!"
Cold noodles and popcorn are rare items.
Of course, most importantly, it’s about the person making these things.
An adept housewife doesn’t have just one dish. This girl might have more good things hidden.
Moreover, having cold noodles means having Jiu Si Xuan’s customers.
This kind of low-investment, high-reward business is irresistibly tempting.
"Sorry! I did end my contract with Jiu Si Xuan and am considering other options, but I haven’t made up my mind yet." Mu Shuangshuang isn’t someone who makes decisions right away.
She doesn’t fight an unprepared battle, at least she needs to understand the situation clearly.
But this morning, several waves of people came like this.
All came by carriage; others might not know the specifics, but they could tell these people were distinguished, so the news of the third branch’s success spread, reaching the old Mu Family’s main household.
Mu Dade listened to Mrs. Jin in his house with a furrowed brow.
He had hoped to show off in front of the third branch, but the third branch stood out.
What kind of world is this?
"Master, I think you shouldn’t worry. This may not necessarily mean the third branch benefits. At least those people didn’t stay long. I suspect they came to discuss business with the third branch!"
Ever since Mu Dade passed the provincial examination, Mrs. Jin privately called him "Master" to get used to it in advance.
"Talk business? What business?" Mu Dade asked curiously.
"Exactly, I heard the third branch isn’t delivering cold noodles to Jiu Si Xuan anymore. Without that income, maybe those people are here for the cold noodles recipe!"