The young shop assistant cautiously took the order form handed over by Cheng Hao.
His eyes immediately widened.
He said nervously, "This is indeed a considerable business. I'll go and speak with the shopkeeper."
Cheng Hao let him go.
The young shop assistant darted into the crowd.
Su Miaomiao shouted after him, "Remember to ask your shopkeeper for a fair price!"
The young shop assistant actually promised.
Cai Shi and Xi Shi finally managed to squeeze to a less crowded spot.
They were quite surprised by this.
"With so much noise, can this child still hear? Truly sharp."
Su Miaomiao chuckled.
How could she not be sharp?
Those who could work in such a setting were no ordinary children.
Indeed.
A moment later.
The young shop assistant rushed out of the crowd again, holding a stamped order form. He said the shopkeeper had given them a good price, the lowest possible, and that he didn't have time to bargain, so he had given them the lowest price directly.
If they could accept it, they should follow him to the backyard to collect the goods.
The young shop assistant also added, "If you want us to use our carts to deliver the goods, there will be a fee. But because you, our distinguished guest, are buying so much, our shopkeeper specifically instructed us not to charge you and to deliver it directly back to you!"
Cheng Hao looked at the price. It was still within an acceptable range, not outrageous. He nodded. After all, it was such a large grain shop, and an old establishment with such an old signboard, they wouldn't deceive people.
Therefore, he indicated that he could accept it.
The young shop assistant immediately led them to pay, and then waited for the shop assistant who had collected the money to stamp it. Then, they could take the order form to the backyard and wait for the shop assistants to load their goods. This treatment was only for customers who bought in large quantities.
Others would directly park their carts or wheelbarrows near the shop entrance, load their goods, and push them away. Moreover, they couldn't park there for too long for fear of blocking the way, which was why these people were in such a hurry.
Half of it was because they were in a hurry to get back to work, and the other half was due to parking issues.
Fortunately.
Because Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao were buying a large quantity, they could relax a bit.
They just had to wait for the goods to be loaded and delivered.
Cheng Hao then asked Cheng Fengtai, "What do you plan to sell?"
It wasn't an option to follow them all the time.
Cheng Fengtai said that he used to sell miscellaneous goods, going from street to street. But with so many shops here, he wasn't sure if anyone would be willing to buy, and since these shops were so popular, they probably had no shortage of goods to sell, so why would they extend credit to him for reselling?
Su Miaomiao found a way for him. She said, "Not necessarily. You know, some people don't lack hands but are very lazy. Laziness is a habit that's hard to break. If someone can sell them the things they need right at their doorstep, or even deliver them into their homes, some people would still be willing to buy."
She suggested that it didn't have to be general merchandise; he could also specialize in running errands for people.
Cheng Hao understood what she meant. In their previous lives, they had two major platforms in modern times that made money from this. There wasn't anything so new here yet. If they wanted takeout, they had to order it themselves and have it delivered home. It was fine for wealthy families who could command their maids and servants, but there were also some families with some money but unable to afford servants. Thus, there was a demand for such proxy purchasing or errand services.
Su Miaomiao's words opened up a new world for Cheng Fengtai.
He was somewhat surprised, then said, "Yes! This is really feasible!"
But then he immediately thought that such a method would soon be imitated by others. When too many people were doing it, he wouldn't be able to earn anything.
Su Miaomiao also said, "So, this can only be a short-term thing, but it's tiring. Otherwise, you can still earn some money. However, I have another good idea. Aren't we going to sell pastries? This item is new, and no one else has it or can buy it. Since you know the roads well and don't mind going from street to street, why don't you take some out to sell, right to their doorsteps? If these pastries are presented beautifully, there will be no shortage of buyers. I'll give you a cheaper price, and the difference in profit will definitely make you earn. Instead of selling other people's goods, why not sell our own? And we'll leave some of the earnings for you as personal savings."
She added that including Cai Shi, Xi Shi, and other servants who were working, anyone who earned money would be paid a portion as a hard work fee.
And daily expenses would also be paid from common funds.
For example, rent and such.
Cheng Fengtai and Cheng Kaichun had never expected this. They were somewhat lazy about doing things for others unconditionally, but if it was about saving money for themselves, they had some drive. Their hearts immediately heated up.
Cheng Kaichun, such a lazy person, even asked, "Really? As long as the pastries sold that day, we get the difference in price? Then how much will we earn for selling one pastry?"
Su Miaomiao smiled and said, "The price hasn't been set yet, but it will definitely not be cheap. It will be considered mid-range or high-end pastries. When the pastries sell at a high price, the difference you earn will also not be low."
Hearing this.
Cheng Kaichun and Cheng Fengtai were extremely tempted. They agreed on the spot.
Cai Shi and Xi Shi looked embarrassed and said softly, "How can this be?"
They ate, drank, and lived with the Cheng family; it was only right that they should work.
How could they still get money?
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao knew that in the short term, everyone would have no objections, but if adjustments weren't made, over time, people would naturally become dissatisfied. Therefore, practical benefits had to be provided.
This would boost everyone's motivation and make them believe that following the couple would lead to a better life, thus fostering greater unity and collective effort.
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao were not short of money or resources, but they lacked manpower. Therefore, winning people's hearts was essential, and making everyone more united was also very important. Instead of relying on the couple to support them, it was better to let them experience the joy of self-reliance, and at the same time, prevent them from becoming lazy.
Seeing the reactions of Cheng Fengtai and Cheng Kaichun now, they knew the effect was good.
Upon hearing Cai Shi and Xi Shi's words, the couple reassured them to accept it.
"As long as you work diligently, whatever you receive is what you deserve. We will provide ideas, but the actual execution depends on you."
Cheng Hao replied.
Currently, they were helping to solve problems because Cai Shi and Xi Shi had approached them. Once everyone was on track and could earn money on their own, Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao would focus on their own careers.
What they wanted to earn was the big money.
Although they were not particularly short of money, the more money, the better, of course.
Therefore.
Since they had a stable life for the time being, they had to work hard to make more money.
This way, they wouldn't have to constantly extract money from their cheap father, and as time went on, it would become increasingly difficult. Ultimately, they had to earn more money themselves. In the future, they would have to put up with his moods less.