Chapter 39
“Yuan Yuan, I have something to discuss with you.”
Zhou Yuan stopped working and Wei Cheng pulled him to sit down, Wei Cheng handed the shop contract to Zhou Yuan, “This is our rented shop in the county town, we will use it to open a restaurant in the commercial district of the outer county.”
Holding the contract, Zhou Yuan asked in a daze, “We are going to open a restaurant? When will it open?”
Their stall is doing well, why are they going to open a restaurant now?
“It still needs to be decorated but it should be able to open in a month.”
Wei Cheng nodded, and continued, “There is one more thing. If the family opens a restaurant, we will not be able to take care of the stall at the same time. I have decided that the stall has to be run by someone else.”
Zhou Yuan looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
Wei Cheng coughed, “I wanted to let Yuan-zi and his family members take charge of the operation, and distribute 20% of the profits to Yuan-zi’s family, it would be their dividend.”
His stall earns hundreds of taels of income every month, and the business is booming. Twenty percent of the profit is at least ten or twenty taels a month. Zhou Yuan doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with Wei Cheng giving the stall’s profit to others so he responded, “Yes! I don’t know how to do business so I agree with whatever you decide.”
Wei Cheng was a bit speechless.
Wife, his point was not this.
“Yuan Yuan, you don’t mind if I cooperate with Yuan-zi’s family instead of your three brothers?”
When Wei Cheng asked this question, he stared at his wife’s expression.
Zhou Yuan thought for a few seconds, looked back at Wei Cheng, and answered with a smile, “I don’t mind, you can still arrange some other jobs for them later on, and they may not be suitable for catering business. Besides, husband, since you have already made your decision then you must have your own thoughts.”
The three elder brothers in his family usually did hard labor and have never cooked before. They may be able to learn, or they could ask his mother and three sister-in-laws to help run the business.
In his mother’s house, his parents were not that assertive, his three older brothers listened a lot to his three sister-in-laws, but the three sister-in-laws had a lot of thoughts. As a result, the stall management might fall into the hands of the three sister-in-laws.
The three sister-in-laws not only have a lot of thoughts, but their hearts are also inclined towards their mother’s family. When the time comes and they manage to gain control of the operation of the stall. …things would get more complicated.
“I have considered letting my three brother-in-laws take over the management of the stall before, but considering the three sister-in-laws in your family, as well as the personalities of the father-in-law and mother-in-law, I decided against it. The three brothers-in-law should not be able to manage the three sister-in-laws. If the management of the stall is handed over to your family members, then the three sisters-in-law in your family will definitely intervene, so this is against my original intention.”
He intends to support the family of his father-in-law and mother-in-law, but it is not suitable for him right now.
In fact, he can also take control of the stall operation where he would still be the biggest owner, he can come forward to restrict the three sister-in-laws from intervening in the stall operation, and the three sister-in-laws would have to listen to him.
The main reason he didn’t consider his in-laws was to vent his anger, he didn’t want to see those three sisters-in-law of Yuan Yuan living too well and having too much of a good day.
The second reason is because of the personalities of his brothers-in-law, and it would take time to guide them. Rather than handing over the management of the stall to the three brothers-in-law, he would rather slowly guide the three brothers-in-law to do business independently, and let them stand up at the same time. Instead of letting the three sister-in-laws climb on top of their heads.
If their family earns too much, the three sisters-in-law will definitely search for a way to subsidize their mother’s family.
Wei Cheng doesn’t want to give money to outsiders for nothing.
“Husband, you are considering Wei Yuan’s family, why not Wei Lei, he has been helping at the stall, wouldn’t it be better for him to take over?”
“Lei-zi is suitable for management. Our family will not only do restaurant business, but also other businesses in the future. From now on, I’ll let Lei-zi assist me in managing the business.”
The stall was going to be run by Wei Yuan’s family so he had to talk to Wei Lei more or less.
After Wei Lei heard this, he nodded in agreement. The stall made a lot of money but he wanted to learn from Cheng-zi how to do business more than run the stall.
He was just a little surprised that Yuan-zi’s hands and feet were so fast that he already wants to rent a shop and open a restaurant.
Wei Lei had no objection. After Wei Cheng made the pastries ordered by others and gave them to his elder brother, he then called Wei Yuan to discuss the business of the stall. Wei Yuan was initially confused by Wei Cheng’s words.
For such a good thing, Yuan-zi actually went to his house.
The business at the stall is so good, it is estimated that it can earn more than a dozen taels a month, is this not just sending money to his family?
Wei Yuan thought that Wei Cheng was joking, but after Wei Cheng said it again seriously, he believed him.
Wei Yuan took a deep breath, glanced at Wei Lei next to him, then looked at Wei Cheng, and asked, “Cheng-zi, why did you ask me to help run the stall? Isn’t Lei-zi doing it?”
“Lei-zi is suitable for management. I asked him as well, but he still wants to learn how to do business with me.”
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Wei Lei nodded in agreement.
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Wei Yuan thought for a while and answered, “I still don’t need to learn how to do business. As for the stall management, it’s a big deal. I have to go back and discuss it with my parents before I can make a decision.”
Wei Cheng watched his reaction, smiled and said, “Yuan-zi, don’t you already have an answer in your heart?”
Wei Yuan did have the answer in his heart. When Wei Cheng asked if his family was interested in running a stall, he already agreed in his heart. He also wanted to do business. His good brother was willing to give him this opportunity, and he definitely didn’t want to let this opportunity pass.
This was a good chance to make money that his good brother was offering- only a fool would refuse and he is not one. Discussing this with the family is only to show respect for the opinions of the family members. If the family members disagree, he will still agree even if he has to do it alone in the end.
Also, he was too excited in his heart, so he didn’t dare to agree right away as he calmed himself down.
Wei Cheng continued, “Yuan-zi, if your family runs the stall, we will have to find another family to take over the purchase of vegetables.”
Wei Yuan thoughtfully asked, “Right, Cheng-zi, who do you want to find?”
Wei Cheng thought about it before, “You ask Aunt Lu to talk with the third elder’s family. He has a lot of family members. I remember that the two brothers-in-law are the only ones who have regular jobs, and the third elder is a respected elder in the village. He is fair and if we seek cooperation from his family then the villagers dare not make trouble.”
Wei Yuan agreed, “The third elder is indeed suitable.”
Although he had selfish intentions to find his own relatives to take over, since Cheng-zi had made a decision, he would not mention it again.
No matter how good a brother is, he must know how to differentiate good from bad.
Wei Yuan went home to discuss with his parents. For such a big matter, Wei Yuan’s mother can’t decide any of it so it all depends on Wei Yuan’s father.
Wei Yuan’s father was silent for a long time, he looked at his family members with a serious expression, and sighed, “It seems that our family has Cheng-zi’s affection once again.”
Wei Yuan’s father had agreed.
The family showed their joy immediately, and Wei Yuan’s younger brother was even more excited. His family was going to work in the county town, and it was still a regular job.
Aunt Lu couldn’t stop her joy, and she asked her son, “Yuan-zi, if our family runs the stall, do we still have to be in charge of buying vegetables in the village?”
Wei Yuan said, “Cheng-zi said that he will find someone else to take responsibility again.”
Aunt Lu asked excitedly, “Then…” She wanted to recommend some of her relatives at home.
Before Aunt Lu could finish her sentence, Wei Yuan’s father interrupted and glared at her, “Don’t even think about it.” Then he asked Wei Yuan, “Son, has Cheng-zi said which family should we hand over the purchase of vegetables to?” ?”
“Yes, Cheng-zi said to find the third elder’s family, and let us help to inquire. If the third elder’s family agrees, we will hand over the acquisition to the third elder’s family.”
Wei Yuan’s father hummed, and Wei Yuan’s mother knew why her husband interrupted her. She wanted her relatives to take over in her heart, which was really wrong.
Buying vegetables is Wei Cheng’s business, and she can’t rely on a good relationship with Wei Cheng to just make a request. Wei Cheng also handed over the management of the stall to her family, and there is a dividend for running the stall. Her family has received a lot of favors, if they ask for any more favors, they will seem ignorant of good and bad.
Seeing his wife’s reaction, Wei Yuan’s father felt relieved, he was afraid that she would be confused.
Regardless of whether Wei Cheng finds someone to take over the purchase of vegetables, his family should not ask someone to do it. If Wei Cheng brought it up and didn’t mind them seeking their own relatives then it was Wei Cheng’s decision but if they brought it up and asked, then they would be white-eyed wolves.
Wei Yuan received a reply after two days, and he brought his fourth son.
The third elder’s fourth son was in his early thirties. He worked in the fields all year round so they have dark skin and speak boldly. They are easy to get along with.
Wei Cheng called him Uncle Zhongkun.
Unlike with Wei Yuan’s family, where there was no need to sign a contract to buy vegetables. Since it was the third elder’s house, the two parties would have to sign a contract.
Wei Zhongkun accepted the contract, “Wei Cheng, your uncle thanks you, I am the only one in my family who does not have a regular job, and your other two brothers-in-law both have regular jobs in the county to support the family, so I can only work on the farm and come out to do part-time jobs.”
“Since you trust uncle so much then uncle will definitely help you buy good vegetables, and prevent the villagers from taking advantage in troubled waters.”
He not only buys the vegetables, but his son can also help deliver them. He has a fixed salary every day, and it was still a job he could do at his own door. The time it takes to complete it is not long, and he can take care of the fields and housework at home.
“Your uncle, Zhonkun, sincerely thanks you!”
After Wei Zhongkun left, Wei Cheng talked to Wei Yuan about cooperation.
This time, a contract is to be signed.
Wei Yuan’s family is in charge of stall management, and he would distribute 20% of the profits every month as dividends for Wei Yuan’s family, and they are also paid 30 wen a day instead of 50 wen like before.
If the stall is too busy, it would be okay to hire people as appropriate, but if they hire extra people, the cost of hiring people will be deducted from their dividends.
After signing the contract, Wei Yuan was still thinking- with 20% of the profit, plus a fixed salary every month, this was a lot of money, he will help run the stall in the future, and it will not be in vain for Cheng-zi to help his family like this.
Wei Yuan thought that a monthly twenty percent dividend would only be a few taels of silver, which was already a lot. After he got the first monthly dividend of at least a dozen taels of silver, he and his family members were trembling, as if the money was burning coal. They even thought of asking to reduce their dividends.
“Yuan-zi, tomorrow you and Aunt Lu will come to learn how to cook the dishes, and you will also set up the stall together.”
“Okay, we will come with Wei Lei tomorrow.”
He knew the times when Wei Lei arrived at their home.
Wei Cheng thought that he, Aunt Lu, and his younger brother would be the only ones in Wei Yuan’s family to help with the stall, but he didn’t expect that Uncle Quan, Wei Yuan’s father, would also come. When Wei Cheng saw Wei Yuan’s father, he couldn’t decide whether he should laugh or cry. When Wei Yuan’s father saw Wei Cheng laughing, he joked, why can’t he come? He is also a good workman.
These few people came but they didn’t have breakfast, it was what Wei Cheng had told them to do, and then everyone had breakfast together, after breakfast they started a busy day.
In addition to Wei Yuan’s family studying, the Yun family also arranged for people to come and learn how to make sauce.
Wei Yuan and his family members were helping in the stall business and Wei Cheng didn’t let his wife go to the stall, Zhou Yuan did not agree. If he doesn’t go to the stall to help, he has nothing to do at home, Wei Cheng said, “Yuan Yuan, we should strengthen your arithmetic skills, and you will be the shopkeeper when the shop in the county opens.”
Zhou Yuan: “…”
A ger becoming a shopkeeper, he’s never heard of such a thing so his husband must be joking.
“Aren’t you the shopkeeper? There is also Wei Lei, how can I be the shopkeeper?”
Wei Cheng hugged him in his arms and kissed his forehead, “After the sauce factory is built, your husband will be busy at both ends, and Wei Lei will be in charge of the store. You must be responsible for collecting money at the counter, and you can just try it, haven’t you been learning arithmetics all along?”
Zhou Yuan agreed. He has been studying all the time and feels that he has a great responsibility. He must study harder before the store opens.
Wei Cheng would definitely not let his wife be responsible for collecting the money alone, if he did then his wife would have no free time to rest, he should find and train someone to assist him.
“Wife, I may have to spend a lot of money in the next few days, so I will report to you first.”
“You don’t need to ask me, you know where the money is at home, you can get it yourself.”
Zhou Yuan didn’t care about the “large amount” in his mouth.
“Yuan Yuan, we’re done talking now, should we go to sleep?” Wei Cheng stared deeply at the soft and fragrant wife who had just taken a bath, distracted.
“Well, we need to go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow.” Zhou Yuan said without realizing his thoughts.
The corners of Wei Cheng’s mouth curled up, and his voice was low, “Yuan Yuan, tomorrow your husband needs to get up early but you don’t, you can sleep as late as you want.”
Before Zhou Yuan could understand the meaning of this sentence, Wei Cheng hugged him, kissed him with thin lips, and swallowed Zhou Yuan’s exclamation……
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The next day.
Zhou Yuan didn’t wake up until it was already noon.
Zhou Yuan: “…”
He slept until it was noon, if someone were to see him, they would have immediately guessed the reason why.
He should be thankful that the family helpers are all next door, otherwise he would have no face to show to others.
Wei Cheng was busy arranging things.
Wei Cheng set out to find someone to decorate the shop. He had drawn the design a day earlier, and carpentry was mostly used in the shop’s interior decoration. He went to Carpenter Zhao and contracted the shop decoration work to him.
Carpenter Zhao took the blueprint and sighed, a countryside guy like Wei Cheng was now more and more promising.
In addition to decorating the shop, he also wants to build a workshop. A shop would be made for selling goods, and the workshop is so that he’ll have his own sources of goods. There are also different workshops to be established in order to do other business.
The establishment of the workshop requires the establishment of living quarters for the employees, which will be used for the workers of the family in the future, as well as a temporary residence for Wei Yuan’s family, so that his family can work there in the future.
There is a large open space not far from the market, with an avenue on the side, which is the place that travelers and businessmen must pass through when entering the county. He plans to build a workshop there. He considers that large open space is also suitable for building an industrial site.
Wei Cheng went to the yamen, the last time he and Steward Shi came over, the yamen knew Wei Cheng almost by now.
Seeing Wei Cheng coming, they stepped forward to entertain him warmly.
Wei Cheng said his intention, he wanted to buy the wasteland near the market outside the county.
“Boss Wei, do you want to buy wasteland?”
“Yes, what procedures are needed.”
“Please wait.”
The yamen also knew the location he spoke, and when he knew that someone wanted to buy that wasteland, he went in and reported it. After the officer returned the report, he came out with an extra secretary.
The land outside the county is under the administration of the yamen, which must be measured by the yamen to determine the number of mu of land and its location, they’ll register it and sign the necessary contracts, all of which are necessary procedures.
The price of wasteland is not expensive, five taels of silver per mu so Wei Cheng bought 30 mu.
The yamen is very happy. The wasteland was useless in the first place. If someone buys it, then the yamen can also increase their income.
After everything was done, it took ten taels of silver to process the signing and the total cost was more than one hundred taels.
Thirty mu will definitely not be fully used all at once. First, he’ll build the shops and workshops needed in the early stage, and the cost of construction is estimated to be two to three hundred taels.
In the next few days, Wei Cheng spent more than four hundred taels at a time, and then went home satisfied.
Wei Cheng handed over all the contracts to Zhou Yuan. Zhou Yuan looked at the 30 acres of wasteland in the contract, and then looked at the silver that was missing by more than half.
Zhou Yuan: “…”
Only then did he realize what “large amount” of money his husband meant- Zhou Yuan’s heart skipped a beat, and his breathing stopped for a moment.
What a great skill it is to spend money that countryside people won’t be able to earn in their lifetime in just two or three days.
Can he say that his husband is a prodigy?
Who has the money he spends like this?
Yun Chengfeng, who had been following Wei Cheng’s movements all the time, knew that Wei Cheng had bought a large piece of wasteland that day.
“He bought wasteland? And so much?”
Yun Chengfeng frowned, trying to guess what Wei Cheng bought so much wasteland for.
“Uncle Quan, can you guess why Wei Cheng did this?”
“Sorry young master, your subordinates can’t guess why.”
When Steward Quan heard the news, he was also very surprised, but he also didn’t know what Wei Cheng’s move meant. Wasteland cannot be planted in, and such a large space cannot be used to build a house.
Yun Chengfeng said, “Don’t say that you can’t guess it, even this young master can’t guess it either.”
“Then, young master, should we find someone to inquire about it?”
“No, Wei Cheng’s plan should be known to no one except himself. Unless you ask him directly, where else would we go to find out?”
Steward Quan frowned, “Then…”
Yun Chengfeng sat down lazily, and said with a smile, “I’ll go to his house in two days and ask him, so I’ll know.”
“Ah?” Steward Quan was stunned, “Master, are you going to visit Wei Cheng’s house?”
If he asks Wei Cheng so directly then what is he going to answer.
“That’s right!”
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I really love this novel, the business is flowing!!!
Thanks for the update!
Thanks for the chapter!!
Thanks for the chapter! This spend money to win money business is really painful, lol