Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1373: Chapter 1370: Talking Business as a Businessman

Chu Xing certainly wouldn’t believe he was as innocent as he appeared on the surface.

He just smiled and said, “Have you written to your parents about this? They will definitely be thrilled to hear about it.”

“Uncle, please don’t tell my parents. I haven’t made a profit from this business yet. I’ll talk to them when I go back,” Chu Jin really thought this way. He intended to achieve something significant first; otherwise, he wouldn’t have the face to mention it to his parents.

“Alright, I won’t say anything, but if there’s anything you need help with, just let me know.” Actually, Chu Xing and Chu Lin had a certain understanding of the preparations Chu Jin had made, and both saw potential profits. Moreover, many merchants in the county had approached them to inquire about it.

After all, Chu Jin had purchased seven houses in one go, and they were dilapidated houses in North City, which puzzled many people.

Furthermore, considering Chu Jin’s status, quite a few people tried to establish connections with him. Setting other things aside, at the very least, they sought to foster good relations; nobody wanted to miss out on this opportunity.

Chu Xing and Chu Lin told everyone outside that they were unaware of the details.

Chu Jin nodded with a smile, “Don’t worry, uncle; I certainly won’t be shy with you.”

The renovation of the purchased houses was progressing quickly. In about ten days, the walls had been transformed, and all that was left was to put tiles on the roofs.

In the Chu family’s backyard, many goods had been transported over, all of them dry goods.

For example, walnuts, chestnuts, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili, flour, rice, dried fruit, jams, almonds, fabrics, mung beans, red beans.

These items were all managed by the Second Housekeeper, delegated by Chu Jin, while two maidservants were responsible for checking their quality. They were also to learn how to recognize it so that even if he left, they wouldn’t pass off inferior goods as high-quality.

Meanwhile, Steward Xu had finally produced the promotional material.

As for chickens and ducks, Chu Jin went directly to the mountains near his hometown to buy them. Over the years, every month, the chicken coop would have a fixed number of chicks. If it weren’t for the chicken farm being too small, there could have been even more.

Besides that, the other manors had also raised chickens and ducks, which were plentiful enough for the shop’s sales.

Once Chu Jin had signed contracts for the source of every type of good, ensuring a sufficient supply, half a month had gone by.

“Young Master, the shop has been renovated. Do you want to come and have a look tomorrow?” Zhang Cong hurried back from outside that afternoon and went straight to the study where Chu Jin was to report the news.

Chu Jin was delighted when he heard this and immediately stood up: “Let’s go, I’ll go have a look right now.”

“Please follow me,” said Zhang Cong, not at all surprised by his diligence.

Chu Jin was not someone who delayed his affairs; he always had a decisive and swift nature.

As the two of them left the house, they bumped into Madam Liu and her husband at the entrance.

“Lil’ Jin, where are you headed?” Madam Liu had been busy with Madam Zhang arranging a match for Chu Sheng lately, and since Chu Jin was often occupied, the two of them had seen each other less than expected.

“I’m going to check out the shop; the renovations are done, but I haven’t seen it for myself yet.”

A spark of interest appeared in Madam Liu’s eyes: “I would like to take a look as well, since I haven’t been there before.”

“You can go, but Grandpa and Grandma, you mustn’t reveal anything about it,” Chu Jin said, always business-like. He never liked to publicize his ventures before he was ready.

Madam Liu gave him a glance: “Child, don’t you trust your grandparents’ integrity?”

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhiwen volunteered to decline: “I won’t go; you two proceed.”

These days, he was chatting with his old friends, and once they got to talking, he might inadvertently let something slip. It was better not to know at all.

Hearing this, Chu Jin laughed.

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