Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1369: Chapter 1366: Idea

Not only that, ever since the Chu family planted fruit trees, many villagers in the villages under Nanchang County also began planting fruit trees. When the fruits ripened in summer, they couldn’t sell for a high price.

So many fruits were wasted for no reason.

Although merchant ships took some away to sell, due to poor preservation, not many were sold, and the profits were somewhat low.

But if the fruits were divided into several sales channels, such as fresh fruits, dried fruits, candied fruits, fruit-based ice jelly, and popsicles, they would sell very well in summer.

Now that autumn had arrived, dried fruits were very suitable for sale.

Of course, there still needed to be a variety of other items in the grocery store.

The fruit drying was handled by the workshops in the village, which Mother had arranged.

But that didn’t hinder him from placing orders.

“Second Housekeeper, there’s something I need you to do,” Chu Jin looked up and instructed, “Go investigate the cost prices of items like honey, vermicelli, noodles, and other foodstuffs.”

“Alright,” the Second Housekeeper didn’t ask further questions and nodded in agreement.

Chu Jin picked up his pen and wrote down quite a few items: “Investigate the cost prices for these goods for me.”

“Young Master, are you planning to open a grocery store?”

Chu Jin shook his head, “No, you just need to help me investigate these items. Oh, and Sichuan pepper, I remember my mother’s Sichuan pepper trees have started to bear fruit.”

“Young Master, lady harvested the Sichuan pepper for two years without selling it,” the Second Housekeeper mentioned.

“Alright, then go ask around. According to the price list I’ve prepared, fill it out for me,” Chu Jin instructed.

Chu Jin handed over the list with boxes that only needed the prices to be added to the Second Housekeeper.

Upon reviewing it, the Second Housekeeper was somewhat surprised, “This seems similar to the reformed ledger.”

“It appears clearer and more understandable.”

“I will get to it right away,” complimented the Second Housekeeper before he left to carry out his tasks, which involved many items and might keep him busy for a while.

Chu Jin nodded and then turned to Steward Xu, “Mr. Xu, I need you to help me write an article.”

“Of course, Young Master, just tell me how you want it written.”

“Chef He, are you familiar with the freshness of vegetables?” Chu Jin asked.

Chef He nodded, “Yes, Young Master, the servant girl grew up in the countryside and understands very well the freshness of vegetables. I can predict in advance when the vegetables will spoil.”

“Good, I need you to do a job for me. Start by improving your oratory skills, as you will need to help me promote the products later,” Chu Jin directed.

Chef He nodded shyly, although it was a bit difficult for her to speak up, this was a task assigned by the young master, and failing to complete it might mean being dismissed. Chu Jin was unaware of her thoughts; he was simply trying to make full use of resources.

“As for you two maidservants, follow Chef He and learn about the properties of each type of vegetable and how to preserve them.”

Maidservants busying themselves in the store was not fitting, but they could assist in managing the inventory and restocking in the back courtyard.

Having given tasks to everyone,

Chu Jin left the residence, bringing Zhang Cong along, first to the bookstore, and then he checked the accounts of the rouge shop.

Before long, it was noon.

At the entrance, he encountered Chu Lin, and Chu Jin called out, “Uncle, have you finished your tasks?”

“And grandmother and grandfather?”

“They’re at your house, Uncle. Let’s go there for lunch together.”

“Alright.” Chu Jin followed to Chu Lin’s residence in the county, a house which had been bought a long time ago. It used to be quite damp, but after using bamboo charcoal and lime, it improved significantly.

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