Why is Chapter 104 different from what she expected?!
Why is Chapter 104 different from what she expected?!
Lu Xun led Xia Mo and Brother Xia to his private residence, which he had purchased, for a meeting.
Lu Xun's private residence was very large, covering an area of two and a half acres. It was divided into two courtyards, front and back. The front courtyard was divided into four independent side courtyards, which were exquisitely decorated and did not look like the residence of a merchant's son at all.
“This house is perfect for a restaurant,” Xia Mo concluded, her gaze sweeping quickly over the house.
Lu Xun was leading the way and thinking about where would be a better location for a restaurant when Xia Mo brought it up directly.
"This?" Lu Xun frowned, thinking about the layout of the restaurant. Even if this place were converted into a teahouse or a bookstore, it wouldn't be suitable as a restaurant, right?
“Yes,” Xia Mo nodded firmly.
Xia Mo confidently analyzed: "The front and back yards are well separated; the front yard is used for men's gatherings and banquets, while the back yard is used for women..."
Lu Xun was so engrossed in listening that he mentally rehearsed Xia Mo's words and began to devise a plan. He then nodded in agreement.
"Not bad!"
After Lu Xun blurted it out, he realized that he had responded too quickly and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. If he acted like this, wouldn't he be at a disadvantage when it came to splitting the profits later?
Although Brother Xia only looked at the front yard, he believed Xia Mo's choice without hesitation.
"Hmm, not bad," said Brother Xia, who appeared the most composed of the three.
"As long as you can complete the formalities at the government office, you can start operating by opening a side gate in the backyard," Xia Mo said.
“The side gate can be repaired in one night. As for the business documents, I can get them done today.” Lu Xun was even more anxious to know how many shares Xia Mo and the others would propose.
Lu Xun thought that with Xia Mo's assertive and unyielding nature, she would definitely ask for an exorbitant amount.
Brother Xia also wanted to know what Xia Mohui would suggest.
Xia Mo smiled and said, "Our terms are: you sell my braised meat for one tael per plate, with each plate weighing four taels. For the first two years, your restaurant can only take 30% of the cost. After two years, the restaurant can take 50% of the cost from the braised dishes. The braised dishes will be supplied to the restaurant at the market price of the braised meat at that time, and no other fees will be charged. How about that?"
Lu Xun waited for Xia Mo to make an outrageous demand, saying she wanted 50% of the restaurant's shares, and then he would negotiate to reduce it to 20% or 30%.
Lu Xun had many ideas, but he never expected that Xia Mo and the others had no intention of taking a share of the restaurant. The conditions they offered were all about the menu!
Lu Xun stared at Xia Mo in surprise, curiously examining her for a few moments. She still had that same half-closed look in her eyes. He suddenly wondered how dazzling Xia Mo would be if she opened her eyes.
"to make!"
* * *
The business negotiations took only half an hour, the signing of the contract and the agreement reached by both parties took another half an hour, and in a total of one hour, Brother Xia and Lu Xun reached a cooperation agreement.
That same day, Xia Mo and her brother Xia returned to Anjia Village.
When Brother Xia returned with the thirty-five taels of silver he earned from selling braised food, the whole family happily surrounded Xia Mo.
When Brother Xia produced the contract for braised food with Lu Xunqian, Xia's father, mother, and others could not believe it.
Xia's father, eldest brother, and second brother sat down and had a heated discussion about the matter. They asked questions directly about anything they didn't understand.
"Daughter, wouldn't it be more profitable if we supplied directly to the restaurant? Why should we take a cut from every dish?"
Xia Mo smiled and replied, "Selling one jin a day is equivalent to one liang, and selling three dishes a day is equivalent to three liang. Three dishes are only one jin of braised food. We earn more and save effort."
The important part comes later.
She wanted her family to become wealthy and live a more comfortable life, but she never imagined it would really exhaust her family.
After hearing Xia Mo's answer, Xia's father and the others gave Xia Mo a thumbs up.
"A restaurant can't possibly only sell three dishes a day. If business is good, it should sell at least ten or eight dishes, right?"
Xia Sange's eyes lit up.
Xia Mo stood aside, enjoying herself, watching her family discuss the matter enthusiastically again.
* * *
The next day—
December 2nd —
Wei Zhishu took Ma Yiyi back to his hometown to visit relatives. The pretext was that if the two of them got married in the capital, they would not be able to return to their parents' home for three days, so he wanted to take Ma Yiyi back to Anjia Village first.
Uncle Ma, Aunt Ma, Big Brother Ma, Second Brother Ma, and Third Brother Ma were flattered and overwhelmed. The whole family rushed to the village entrance to warmly welcome Wei Zhishu and Ma Yiyi.
In Anjia Village, people are filled with curiosity about how Wei Zhishu and Ma Yiyi, two people from completely different backgrounds, could get married.
At this rare opportunity, everyone in Anjia Village came out to watch.
They wondered if watching closely would reveal why these two people were a couple.
Ma Yiyi forced a smile as she met with Aunt Ma.
Ma Yiyi knew very well who Wei Zhishu wanted to see on this trip, and in order to increase Wei Zhishu's favorability towards her, she would do the same!
Outside the Xia family gate—
In just a few days, the Xia family's courtyard wall had been built to a height of three meters, and a thick solid wood gate that could withstand the impact of wild beasts had been installed.
Looking at the drastically changed Xia family, Ma Yiyi's eyes showed an indescribable look of surprise.
She had anticipated that the Xia family would struggle financially because Xia's father and eldest brother were in prison, and would have to sell the eight acres of land they had bought. But now…
Why is it different from what she expected?!
Ma Yiyi looked up at the Xia family's gate, her heart filled with sorrow that almost overwhelmed her.
"Knock knock knock..."
Ma Yiyi, harboring ulterior motives, still knocked on the Xia family's door.
Who is it?
Xia's mother called out towards the gate.
Now, the courtyard wall and gate gave Xia's mother an unprecedented sense of security, and her voice even became a bit firmer.
“Aunt Xia, it’s me,” Ma Yiyi said in a slightly trembling voice, her voice filled with fear.
She knew very well that the Xia family did not want to see her and did not welcome her, and given Xia's mother's personality, what she would do.
Xia's mother frowned at first, but after a while, she recognized Ma Yiyi's voice. She put down the basin in her hand, grabbed the broom that was placed against the wall, and stormed angrily toward the door.
Xia Mo's divine sense saw the light screen in front of Ma Yiyi.
Ma Yiyi and the viewers watching the live stream on the screen saw what Xia's mother had done from a high-altitude perspective using a fake fly.
When Ma Yiyi tried to dodge, the comments section started instructing her on what to do.
The comment "Don't do stupid things and you won't die" says: "I advise you to stand still and take a beating obediently. Maybe that will win the favor of Xia Mo's family."
A commenter on the bullet screen, offering guidance on life's direction, said: "If you can use this opportunity to make the Xia family feel guilty towards you, that would be even better."
The comment section, "Miracles happen with sheer force," says: "Don't you have a 'luck value' mission? If you can get the Xia family to hate Xia Mo, your luck value gain speed will also increase..."
The comments and suggestions continued.
People in the live chat were speaking their minds without any restraint or scruples.
Ma Yiyi indeed stood outside the door without moving!
The door opened, and Xia's mother lashed out with her broom, mercilessly lashing at Ma Yiyi's head and face.
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