Chapter 167 Unexpected People
Chapter 167 Unexpected People
Ever since Xia Mo told Ling Chuan about his suspicions about Liu Dazhi's identity, apart from asking people to pay more attention to him, he has not taken any other actions and his life goes on as usual.
They first spent a few days clearing the weeds in the fields, and then they rode into the city again on the ox cart.
If they wanted to make a lot of money, they had to take the first step. So half a month later, the couple stepped into Manager Hong's grocery store again.
However, as soon as they entered the door, they were spotted by the sharp-eyed waiter, who greeted them with a smile and invited them in directly.
After entering, Xia Mo saw Shopkeeper Hong who was counting with his head down, and smiled, "Shopkeeper Hong, how are you these days?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Shopkeeper Hong raised his head and immediately smiled when he saw Mr. Xia Mo approaching.
He stood up to greet them: "Oh, it's Brother Ling and Mr. Liu, please take a seat, please take a seat."
After asking the two to sit down, Shopkeeper Hong quickly asked the waiter to make a pot of tea, and then he said leisurely: "Thanks to you, the last batch of sugar was very popular with the host of the banquet, so other malt sugars are also very popular there. If I didn't know you would come to me again and there were still some stocks in the store, I would have wanted to go to Liujia Village to find you a long time ago."
Manager Hong's straightforward statement was exactly what Xia Mo wanted to find out this time, which was undoubtedly more pleasant than any compliment he could give him.
He smiled and looked at Ling Chuan, then said, "What are you talking about, Shopkeeper Hong? We are talking about mutual benefit and win-win. Without your sales channels and dedication, no matter how good my maltose is, it will be useless."
"Hahaha, Mr. Liu is right. If that's the case, then we don't need to flatter each other." Shopkeeper Hong narrowed his eyes and smiled, then said, "I wonder if you two are free recently and whether you are still willing to take orders?"
"Of course I will." Xia Mo found it a little funny. Who doesn't like to make money? Besides, he came here just to see if there were any orders to take.
After all, if he could lead the village chief to do something directly, it would definitely be more powerful than all their words.
"Boss Hong, to be honest, the reason I came to see you this time is to see if you have any work to do."
"Yes, yes. Didn't I just tell you? If you don't come again, I will have to go to Liujia Village to find you, haha... Don't know about the second one?"
"The second is that I want to ask Shopkeeper Hong how the sales of sugar are going. You see, I am also a half-craftsman. Recently, Brother Ling and I have been thinking about some things at home. I thought that maybe we can open a small sugar factory in the village and study other sugar-making recipes passed down by our ancestors."
Shopkeeper Hong paused for a moment when he heard this, then his eyes lit up and he stared at Xia Mo, "Mr. Liu, are you saying that you can make other candies?"
"I'm not sure yet, Shopkeeper Hong. You and I have cooperated so many times. You are my only and important cooperative boss, so I won't beat around the bush. If I open a sugar factory at that time, I hope we can continue to win together."
After listening to this, Shopkeeper Hong laughed out loud, "Of course! Mr. Liu is still far-sighted. Sugar is very precious, so you don't have to worry about these. As long as you can make sugar of the same quality as maltose, you don't have to worry about its sales no matter where you are."
It’s not that Manager Hong is exaggerating. If Xia Mo can really make high-quality sugar, he really doesn’t need to find a market for it himself.
First of all, maltose is a good sign. Shopkeeper Hong's business is booming and has long attracted the attention of his peers, but Xia Mo doesn't know that someone has already asked Shopkeeper Hong about his craftsmanship.
Secondly, the sugar market is too monopolized, resulting in a shortage of sugar or too high a price. Therefore, if Xia Mo can really build a sugar mill and produce sugar, there will definitely be vendors who will come to him.
"Thank you, Manager Hong, for telling us. Now we have more confidence, don't you think? Brother Ling?" Xia Moyan smiled happily, thinking that the trip was not in vain.
"Yes." Ling Chuan also smiled. "Manager Hong, you have been involved in business for many years, and your knowledge is much better than ours. In this respect, you are our predecessor. If you hadn't come to ask us, we really wouldn't dare to take the money and do anything wrong."
Shopkeeper Hong smiled and waved his hands, "Mr. Liu is talented and bold, and Brother Ling is also a man of insight and broad-mindedness. Most people don't dare to think and do as you do."
As they were talking, the scene inexplicably turned into flattery. Xia Mo couldn't help but laugh, and Manager Hong also realized it later, so the three of them looked at each other for a moment and then smiled and disappeared.
I have to say, when it comes to business, everyone is very skilled in their work, Xia Mo silently complained in his heart.
Finally, Xia Mo and Manager Hong got back to the topic and talked about the small problem with the packaging of the malt sugar last time. Well, it can't be said to be a problem. As a matter of excellence, Manager Hong hopes that Xia Mo can design some new styles this time.
Xia Mo also has this idea. When selling things, in addition to the value of the product itself, its pattern and method are also a selling point.
After signing the new order with Manager Hong, Xia Mo and Ling Chuan did not immediately rush to the rice shop to sell wheat, but went directly to his shop to ask for many gifts.
They planned to visit Grandma Dou first and check on Old Man Xie who had difficulty walking. After all, Grandma Dou was already old and was still thinking about Ze Ge'er and his mother. She even went to Liujia Village to see them and brought them such important information. How could they not go to visit her when they came?
So the two of them carried large and small bags of gifts and slowly walked towards the address Xie Yu left for them, but they were stopped before they reached their destination.
"Hey! Wait a minute, you two in front!" A gentle female voice suddenly sounded from behind the two of them.
Xia Mo subconsciously looked back and saw a girl in a pink pomegranate skirt and a light yellow cotton dress with a pink ribbon walking towards them with big strides.
I haven't seen them, so I shouldn't talk to them.
Xia Mo thought about it and retracted his gaze, then held Ling Chuan's hand with his backhand and led him to move to the side, but the girl stopped in front of them and did not move.
Seeing that the couple in front of her didn't recognize her, Tang Yue'er said with a little embarrassment: "I'm talking to you. We've met before."
Xia Mo raised his eyebrows. He still didn't remember that he or Ze Ge'er knew such a person. Could it be someone Brother Ling knew?
Xia Mo thought about it and turned to Ling Chuan. Ling Chuan frowned slightly when he noticed the young man's gaze. He looked at the girl indifferently and said in a cold voice, "I don't know her."
He was already a serious person, and his face became even more stern because he was worried that the young man would misunderstand him. His fierce face looked even colder and harder, and he seemed difficult to mess with. Tang Yue'er was so scared that she wanted to back off, but she still held back.
When Xia Mo saw Ling Chuan's reaction, he thought to himself that he didn't know him either. Could it be that he recognized the wrong person?
Perhaps his thoughts were too obvious, so Tang Yueer smiled awkwardly and began to stammer and explain:
"Well, we did meet once before, so it's normal that you didn't recognize me. But don't worry, I didn't stop you to cause trouble, but I have some questions to ask this young man."
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