Pan Jinlian's petty bourgeoisie life

It has such a taste because it is made differently. If it is sold according to the flow of tea, it will also damage its reputation.What's more, the imperial court does not allow the brewing of bootleg alcohol. If it is tracked down, wouldn't it be troublesome for the two of you? "

There was a little smile on Chai De's thin face, pinching his beard to tell Wu Da and Wu Song about the gains and losses. If you sell him the formula, he can go to the government to recruit people to rectify the Wu family.But she was not in a hurry, instead she was a little happy: Chai family, I'm afraid this time I really want this formula.

Wu Da coughed and glanced at Pan Jinlian quietly. Seeing that she was motionless, he just blinked, knowing that she disagreed, so he made up a story and replied:

"Please come back, we don't sell this stuff, that is, we can't sell it in the future. We cook and drink it at home. If the things passed down from our ancestors are used to sell them for money, wouldn't we tarnish our ancestors? What's more, we don't need to live a simple life. So much money."

Although he spoke loudly, his hands trembled a little, and Wu Song remained silent.Pan Jinlian knew that he had just entered the public school, so she naturally knew what a crime it was to not pay taxes on the bootleg wine, so she hurriedly smiled and went to refill tea for a few people, and said:

"It's all from my own family, so why be so angry. Didn't you see that shopkeeper Chai was joking with you? We haven't bought the liquor that can only be bought in the registration book. How could it become bootleg wine? Even liquor Not at all. Don’t blame shopkeeper Chai, we are a solid person in charge of the family, but if we do a small business, even if we offend you, the old man is unintentional. With such a chivalrous reputation as a senior official, Chai, you are naturally a bodhisattva. He usually cares about it? He drinks tea, this is the best West Lake Longjing tea."

Chai De's face sank, he smiled mischievously, took a look at Pan Jinlian, and softened his posture, telling Wuhan University to think about it again. He would come to visit after three days, so he said goodbye, led the horse and led the people away.As soon as the people on the other side left, Wu Da hurriedly sighed:

"Sister, the Chai family is not easy to provoke. We'd better give them the formula, otherwise my brother will still suffer in the future. Besides, it can be exchanged for money after selling it, isn't it good?"

"Brother said yes, I naturally thought of this meaning. I just heard people say that there is no profiteering and no business, so I was afraid that our recipe would be sold cheaply and suffer losses, so I wanted to stimulate the appetite of the Diaochai family, and let them know that we are not It’s so deceiving. Also, we need to discuss this method of selling in detail.”

Pan Jinlian smiled and put away all the teacups and teacups. With the support of Wu Songwu Erye, she dared to compete with the Chai family, but the most important thing was that this was related to her future living expenses, so she couldn't be careless.The Chai family came in the evening, so it was obvious that they couldn't wait. Thinking about it carefully, perhaps the person who was followed by Wuhan University during the day was also the Chai family. It seems that this Chai family is not as glamorous as the world thinks.What they need is new gadgets to revitalize the business of the shop, and what they need is money to allow their lives to live comfortably.

There was a cool wind blowing outside, it was already night, Wu Song closed the door, and the three of them rested separately.Since Pan Jinlian came to Wu Song, she has not used to block the door with a table. Wu University seems to have lost the covetousness she had when they first met, and Wu Erye is also rumored to be not close to women. Of course, if He wanted to take advantage of himself. A small table seemed useless.

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On the second day, Wu University went out to sell cooking cakes as usual, and Wu Song also went to work in the yamen, leaving Pan Jinlian alone to guard the door.As soon as the door was opened, Wang Po came over early in the morning, and chatted up with a smile:

"My lady slept well yesterday? I don't know where the dog barked all night, which made the old man toss and roll for half the night without falling asleep."

"I didn't hear it. Is there something wrong with mom?"

When Pan Jinlian saw that she was painted like a flower again, she knew that the old lady had started playing tricks.Sure enough, Wang Po squeezed into the door and stepped into Pan Jinlian's room:

"You're welcome, lady. I'm just sitting around. No one comes to drink tea in the morning. I'm very relaxed here."

After speaking, he went straight to the main room, found a chair and sat down, took Pan Jinlian's hand and just smiled.Pan Jinlian sighed and sat beside her:

"Mom, just tell me if you have anything to do. We are all neighbors, what else can we not say?"

"I'm not going to be polite about this. I had a guest officer from another place who wanted to settle down in Yanggu County yesterday. He wanted to find a wife. Seeing Mrs. Liu's needlework, she fell in love with her, so I asked me to make peace. Seeing that the lady is familiar with the sister-in-law of the Liu family, I want to ask you to do this good deed, and I will also give you two matchmaking money, and finally there will be a good banquet waiting."

Wang Po said her intentions coyly, but Pan Jinlian was shocked. Isn't this sister-in-law Liu a well-known broom star? How come there are still people asking for marriage, let alone a foreigner who has never even met her once?

"Mom, does she know the details of this guest?"

"I know, why don't I know, but the family is wealthy, with thousands of hectares of fertile land and hundreds of tile-roofed houses. The shop has been cultivated, and the handsome man is also Sai Pan'an. How many people have I seen with my old eyes? I live across from Sister-in-law Liu. I really don't want to give her such a good deed. Fortunately, that person is a foreigner and has never heard of the name of the Liu family. As long as we do it quickly, we won't be able to regret it when we become friends. .”

When the matchmaker opened his mouth, even a ghost could tell the truth. Pan Jinlian had really learned what Wang Po was capable of, but she knew very well in her heart that if it was as good as she said, how could she settle in Yanggu County and fall in love with another woman? widow.After thinking for a while, Pan Jinlian replied with a smile:

"So I'll go to Sister-in-law Liu's house with my mother. You can tell her clearly, and then see what she thinks. I've never experienced this before, so naturally I can't make decisions for others."

Wang Po nodded again and again, and walked out shaking her handkerchief. Pan Jinlian also hurriedly covered the door and followed.The sister-in-law of the Liu family was sitting on a small stool at the door embroidering. Seeing the two coming together, she stood up smiling and welcomed them into the house, where she poured water and made tea.Pan Jinlian pulled her to sit down, Wang Po chatted with her for a long time, and then she added more details to what she just said, and finally explained:

"My lady, don't be shy. You've been here for so many years. It's time to think about it. I've seen this man before. He's a good man, and he promised me that I don't need my wife to move to another place. He is willing to come and live. My lady will do anything Don't worry. The only remaining distant relatives of your dead ghost husband have also moved to other places. No one dares to make trouble. Wouldn't it be a good life for the two of you. Think again, and I will listen to you some other day. "

Sister-in-law Liu lowered her head and remained silent, Wang Po hurriedly gave Pan Jinlian a wink, and walked away on her own.Pan Jinlian accepted the order, but did not follow it, but asked in a low voice:

"What do you think? It's just the two of us. Let's hear it."

"I can't trust that Wang Po..."

Sister-in-law Liu told the truth, Wang Po was really not authentic, and Pan Jinlian knew very well that what the woman said could only be taken seriously, if it had something to do with money, it would be worthless.But this is a good opportunity, and it would be a pity to miss it:

"Why don't we take a look for ourselves? Maybe we can meet a good person by accident. It's better to have someone to help us live together than to live through such hardships. If you feel embarrassed, I will tell Wang Po, we have to meet first before we can make a decision." .”

There was another silence, and after a while, Sister Liu finally raised her head:

"I believe in you, sister, just do as you say."

Pan Jinlian smiled slightly, pulled her to persuade her a few more words, and then went out to find Wang Po and told her her plan. Wang Po hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed, saying that she would invite the merchant to drink tea in the shop tomorrow, and Sister Liu went from Take a sneak peek from the window on the second floor of the house, and if you like it, it's not too late to make a plan.

After working for half a day, it was already noon when she returned home. Pan Jinlian fried Yangzhou fried rice and ate it. She rested for a while, thinking about her own business.Finally, I made up my mind to have a showdown with Wu Da and Wu Song at the dinner table:

"Two brothers, I don't think we can sell the formula to the Chai family."

"Not for sale?"

Wu Da swallowed a mouthful of food, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Yes, not for sale. We can't drain the water to catch fish. We should put the fish in the river to grow up and then fish them out slowly. So I thought we would teach them the craft of making wine, but the most important thing is to make the formula yourself Take it, and distribute dividends from the money he earns every year, so that he will pay us as long as he sells our wine."

Pan Jinlian made up her mind, ground the hops, dry yeast powder, and ginger and cinnamon into fine seeds, mixed them until they couldn't be seen, held them in her hand, and used this to invest in Chai's wine shop, at least [-]% of the net profit Only then can we give up.If he succeeds, he will have someone to rely on in the future, and maybe he can save money to buy a house or buy a few acres of land for rent in the future, which is a hundred times better than living under the eaves of others.

11 Chaijia

Although Wuhan University is a stubborn and honest person, after all, he has been in business for a few days, and after brainstorming, he helped out with an idea: if things cannot be given to them, it will be troublesome to find someone to identify them at a medicinal material shop. .As for Wu Song, he never puts money in his eyes, as long as it does not hinder the morality of the world, he has nothing to say, and he nodded in agreement.

Three days later, Chai De brought the young man to Wu's house again. It was afternoon, and the sun was shining warmly on the street. Pan Jinlian was sitting at the door lazily chatting with Sister Liu across the street, looking at the two of them. Leading the horse over, he hurriedly put the needle and thread he used for pretending into the basket, patted his skirt and stood up: