Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Selling Vegetables?
Xiao Zhang’s pupils dilated upon hearing the price, which was even cheaper than what his relatives offered, especially for so mountain produce which was even more affordable.
This thought sparked a myriad of thoughts in Xiao Zhang’s mind, and he looked at Xu Ying with brightened eyes, “Xu Ying, where do you usually sell these vegetables? Why not sell them to the restaurant?”
Private trading isn’t allowed, but formal trading certainly is.
If he could lower the prices, he’d save a lot for his superiors; coming off stronger than his rivals, they might even reward him with bonuses.
So, really, there was only upside to this deal, no downside whatsoever.
Upon hearing this, Xu Ying imdiately turned serious, “I don’t know if this can work, but since we’re colleagues, as long as your price is right, I’ll try my best to help you, even if it ans breaking my head and bleeding.”
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Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhang was extrely grateful and looked at Xu Ying with satisfaction, “The price can still be negotiated.”
“Okay, I’ll first go and ask our society’s leaders. If it works out, great; if not, you can’t bla !”
Xiao Zhang wasn’t the type to be ungrateful. He quickly smiled and said, “If this works out, I’ll treat you to dinner. If not, it’s no loss to ; why should I be upset?”
Xu Ying, who had been worried initially, instantly smiled upon hearing his words.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Zhang felt even more that she was a good person.
Unseen by Xiao Zhang, Xu Ying was blooming with joy; this deal was definitely going to happen.
She didn’t know if their collective and the grocery store had any business dealings, but there were definitely no vegetable sales in the villages around her.
In the countryside, who didn’t have a vegetable garden? Both inside and outside their yards, a single family might not be much, but surely all these families could supply the restaurant.
Plus, each village had hunters who could add a little extra to the at supply.
It was because people were simple, not scheming much, and because of their feudal thinking and blocked communication that she saw an opportunity to exploit.
Private trading wasn’t allowed, but with the society’s formal procedures, it was feasible.
Realizing this, Xu Ying decided not to stay in the county tonight. She’d hurry back to tell her dad.
Her dad had his own aspirations; he wanted the villagers to live well. She wasn’t very capable, but she’d help as much as she could.
Xu Ying was in high spirits all afternoon and was the quickest to leave when work ended.
“Third brother, why are you here?” Xu Ying, carrying her bag, saw her elder brother as soon as she stepped out, her face full of surprise.
Xu Shengwu, seeing his little sister so flustered, frowned, “Why are you rushing? What if you fell?”
What if soone accidentally bumped into his little sister?
She was too reckless.
“I’m here with mom. Mom was worried about you staying alone, insisted on staying with you for the night.”
Xu Shengwu, also worried, decided to stay as well.
Hearing this, Xu Ying, anxious, said, “I’m not staying here tonight; I’m going ho to see dad, there’s sothing I need to discuss!
Mom, let’s go ho now!”
Seeing his sister’s urgency, Xu Shengwu quickly led her back, called Mrs. Xu, and the three of them drove to the village.
Mr. Xu, surprised to see his daughter had matters to discuss, asked, “What’s up?”
“Great news? Dad, if there were buyers for the vegetables grown by our villagers, would they be willing to sell them?” Xu Ying highlighted the main points.
“People buying? They’d definitely be willing to sell!” Mr. Xu was sowhat surprised, wondering if it was what he thought, “Soone wants to buy our vegetables?”
“Yes, and it’s all above board; no need to worry about trouble,” Xu Ying took a sip of water, nearly dying of thirst.
Hearing this, Mr. Xu sat up straight, his eyes wide with surprise, “You’re not lying to your dad, are you?”
“Why would I lie to you about this!” Xu Ying replied irritably.
Is she the kind of person who sses around?
Mr. Xu still had so doubts, so Xu Ying spelled out the situation plainly, and upon hearing it, Mr. Xu couldn’t sit still any longer.
He wanted to go to the Society office to report to the leadership right away.
Xu Ying quickly stopped him, “Dad, if you go now, the leaders will have already gone ho to sleep.
The deal is already set, what are you worried about? Just go first thing tomorrow morning and ask about it.
We don’t need to worry about our procurent side, they’re just hoping this deal will go through, and the decision-making power is in our hands. What’s the rush?”
Despite Xu Ying saying so much, Mr. Xu still had a restless night, not out of fear, but from excitent.
Early in the morning, he got up from bed, didn’t even bother with breakfast, and ordered his third son to take him to the Society office promptly.
Originally, Mr. Xu planned to walk there himself, since his third son’s vehicle was for work, not for personal use, and shouldn’t be misused.
In the end, it was Xu Ying who insisted her brother must drive their dad, and Mr. Xu agreed.
The Society leadership was incredibly busy, especially with the top leader planning a visit to the countryside in the coming days.
The Society Director was even busier. When he heard Mr. Xu was coming, he didn’t even lift his head to refuse.
But when the doorman ntioned that Mr. Xu had co in a large truck, the Society Director suddenly felt uneasy.
In these tis, even he, as a Society Director, hadn’t ridden in a large truck, yet Mr. Xu, just a team leader from the village, could?
Could it be that the top leader had co with him?
The Society Director imdiately dared not neglect them and quickly smiled and invited them in.
“Xu, please have a seat, all of you have a seat, Xiao Liu, go pour so water.”
Seeing Mr. Xu and Xu Shengwu, the Society Director even thought the young man beside Mr. Xu was a leader, admiring internally how impressive it was for such a young leader.
“Director, I’m here with good news.” Mr. Xu got straight to the point.
Society Director Sun was bewildered, looking at Xu Shengwu beside him, puzzled, “What good news?”
“The state-owned restaurant wants to procure vegetables from our Society.” Mr. Xu said excitedly.
Director Sun was startled upon hearing this, nearly dropping his cup, “Xu, you’re not joking with , are you?”
Mr. Xu was instantly indignant, “Director Sun, would I talk nonsense about such matters?”
He was an old man, not a child.
Seeing his anger, Director Sun knew he had misunderstood and quickly apologized, “I’m just too happy, could this great opportunity really happen?”
“Of course it can, they’ve already made an offer, and if you think it’s acceptable, we’ll sign the contract. The area in charge of Zhang Cai will all be buying our goods.
Not just vegetables, but also mushrooms and wild greens from the mountains, and even better if it includes ga.”
Director Sun felt wary, this seed too good to be true; he glanced suspiciously at Xu Shengwu, realizing this guy wasn’t a higher-up leader, but soone from the restaurant’s procurent.
He leaned close to Mr. Xu, whispering in his ear, “Is the price they’re offering very low?”
“Not low, the price…” Mr. Xu hadn’t finished speaking when his mouth was covered.
He glared at Director Sun, initially thinking him to be quite clever, but now wondering why he seed to have gone mad,
acting so inappropriately towards him.
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