PFC Chapter 131 Why are you here?
Chapter 131 Why are you here?
"So, I'll send someone to get the chopped peppers in the afternoon. Our people are also continuously purchasing peppers in the south. Now is the time when southern peppers are on the market in large quantities. We'll collect as many as we can. If there are any leftovers, we can sell them directly in the grocery store." Shopkeeper Zhao said.
"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go back first." Li Xiaoxiao prepared to say goodbye when she saw that there was nothing else.
"Wait, Miss Li, it's a great pleasure to have you here. I'd like to give you the dividends from last quarter's sanitary napkin sales. Please sit here for a moment. I'll be right back."
After saying this, Shopkeeper Zhao turned and went to the accounting office. When he came out, he had a cloth bag in his hand. He handed it directly to Li Xiaoxiao and whispered, "Miss Li, this is the dividend from last quarter's sanitary napkin sales. A total of 8,000 taels. Please keep it!"
Upon hearing this figure, Li Xiaoxiao's mouth dropped open in amazement. She hadn't expected just one quarter's sales to yield such a lucrative return. This wasn't just a financial gain; it was also a testament to and encouragement for her career.
Seeing this, Shopkeeper Zhao seemed to see through Li Xiaoxiao's thoughts and explained, "Although there are many other sanitary napkin products on the market now, our family was the first to produce sanitary napkins, and many customers are still willing to buy from us. Moreover, we have always listened to you and strictly controlled product quality, which is one of the reasons why our business is so good."
Li Xiaoxiao felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard this. She knew that product quality was the lifeline of the company, and only by always adhering to this principle could they remain invincible in the fierce market competition.
She looked at Manager Zhao with gratitude, carefully put away the cloth bag, and then stood up to say goodbye.
Walking out of the shop, Li Xiaoxiao found Bai Jing waiting by the carriage. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao coming out, he hurried over and asked with concern, "Xiaoxiao, how are you? What did Shopkeeper Zhao say?"
"Uncle, Manager Zhao tasted the pickled peppers I made and thought they were delicious. He said he would send people to the south to purchase a large amount of these lantern peppers, and then transport them to our house to be made into pickled peppers. As for the price, it's the same as for making chopped peppers." Li Xiaoxiao said happily.
After hearing this, Bai Jing was also happy for Li Xiaoxiao: "That's great, this way we have another business."
The two of them were talking as they walked towards the carriage, about to go do some shopping. At this moment, a burst of rapid horse hooves sounded from afar, breaking the surrounding silence.
Li Xiaoxiao looked up and saw a horse galloping towards them. On its back sat a handsome man dressed in gorgeous clothes. The man had an upright figure and an extraordinary aura, as if he had walked out of a painting.
"Yun Che?" Li Xiaoxiao shouted in surprise. She hadn't expected Yun Che to appear at this time.
Yun Che heard Li Xiaoxiao's voice and a bright smile appeared on his face. He pulled the reins, letting the horse slowly stop, then dismounted and walked over to Li Xiaoxiao.
“Xiaoxiao, long time no see.” Yun Che’s voice was filled with tenderness and longing, as if it could melt the ice and snow in one’s heart.
"Yun Che, why are you here?" Li Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
"I just finished dealing with things in the capital, and I couldn't wait to rush over to find you." Yun Che explained with a smile, "As soon as I entered the town, my people told me that you happened to be at Xiang Man Lou, so I came to see you."
“I see.” Li Xiaoxiao felt touched. She had never expected Yun Che to care about her so much.
Yun Che greeted Bai Jing again, "Yun Che, we are just about to go buy some things and return to Li Village. Do you want to go back with us?" Bai Jing asked.
“Of course. It just so happens that I have some free time these days, so I can stay in Li Village for a while longer. Then I can return to the capital in advance to prepare for my wedding with Xiaoxiao.” Yun Che replied with a smile.
After hearing Yun Che's words, Li Xiaoxiao's face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head and fiddled with the corner of her clothes.
Bai Jing glanced at them, smiled, and boarded the carriage first. Yun Che helped Li Xiaoxiao onto the carriage, then turned and handed his own horse to the waiter at Xiang Man Lou. Shopkeeper Zhao, who had heard the news, came out and greeted Yun Che. "Master, why didn't you tell me you were coming so I could prepare?"
“This was a last-minute decision, so I didn’t tell you in advance. You don’t have to worry about me. Just focus on your business. I’m going back to Li Village first.” Yun Che said in a deep voice.
Shopkeeper Zhao watched Yun Che board the carriage before turning and entering the restaurant. "Uncle, why don't you drop us off when we get to the market? We'll go shopping, and you can just wait for us in the carriage," Li Xiaoxiao said to Bai Jing, who was driving the carriage.
"Okay." After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, Bai Jing drove the carriage towards the market in the east of the town.
Xiang Man Lou was not far from the town's market. Not long after, the carriage stopped. Li Xiaoxiao looked out the window and saw the bustling market. "Yun Che, let's get off."
Yun Che jumped off the carriage first and helped Li Xiaoxiao down. Seeing Yun Che's thoughtful behavior, even Li Xiaoxiao from the 21st century was moved.
After getting off the car, they walked towards the market hand in hand.
Walking into the market, they saw stalls of all kinds lining both sides of the road, selling fruits and vegetables, cakes, cloth... The sounds of hawking echoed one after another. Li Xiaoxiao looked around excitedly, while Yun Che looked at her tenderly the entire time.
Suddenly, Li Xiaoxiao was attracted by a small stall selling jewelry. She let go of Yun Che's hand and walked straight over. Seeing this, the stall owner immediately started to sell her things enthusiastically.
Yun Che stood by with a smile, watching Li Xiaoxiao intently selecting jewelry, his heart filled with love. He secretly decided to secretly buy the piece of jewelry she liked later and give her a surprise.
Li Xiaoxiao picked up a jade bracelet and examined it carefully. It was crystal clear, emitting a warm luster. Clearly, she loved it. Yun Che saw all of this. He coughed lightly, attracting Xiao Xiao's attention.
"Do you like it?" Yun Che asked, pointing at the bracelet.
Li Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Well, it's pretty. But I'd better take a look at other ones." After that, she put down the jade bracelet and continued to choose.
Yun Che smiled and silently took note of the jade bracelet. After Xiao Xiao finished selecting the other jewelry, Yun Che quietly picked up the jade bracelet that Li Xiao Xiao had just looked at, paid for it together, and then pulled her away.