Jin Sanniang's husband was the shopkeeper of a small grain and oil store.
Less than two years after her marriage to Jin Sanniang, she died of a sudden illness, leaving behind an orphan and widowed mother.
Jin Sanniang is different from ordinary women. She does not cry for her father or mother and complain that God is unfair.
Instead, while raising her children, she made the grain and oil store left by her husband prosperous and became the largest grain and oil store in Beijing.
When Jin Sanniang saw Yu Xilin coming, a girlish and shy look appeared on her still charming face:
"Master Yu, why are you here? Sit down quickly! Sit down quickly!"
While she asked Yu Xilin and others to sit down, she ordered the waiter to bring tea and water. After working for a long time, she sat down opposite Yu Xilin.
"Sanniang, I came back here to discuss something with you."
Yu Xilin didn't waste any time and went straight to the point and talked about his purpose.
"If Mr. Yu needs anything, just ask, as long as Sanniang can handle it, I won't say anything!"
After hearing Yu Xilin's intention, Jin Sanniang's eyes were filled with anticipation and excitement.
She finally looked forward to being able to sit at the same table with Yu Xilin and talk about business seriously.
This means that the relationship between the two has further developed and may even undergo qualitative changes in the future.
The excitement and joy in Jin Sanniang's heart are simply difficult to describe in words.
"Sanniang, take a look at this first."
Yu Xilin didn't care about the difference between men and women. He turned Jin Sanniang's hand over with the palm facing up, and then poured some salt in the bamboo tube onto it.
"What's this?"
Jin Sanniang looked at the crystal clear refined salt and asked with a blank look on her face.
"Try it and see."
Yu Xilin smiled and motioned to Jin Sanniang to try it.
Jin Sanniang didn't refuse. She raised her little finger and put a little bit of it into her mouth with her long nails dyed with kodan.
The salty taste had a hint of umami, which made her frown, but she still held it back and savored the taste.
"Master Yu, where did you get such good salt?"
Jin Sanniang is indeed a person who is used to doing big business. She was not surprised like ordinary people, but asked this question very calmly.
Lin Xiao was impressed by this ancient strong woman.
"My good brother Lin Xiao made it himself."
Yu Xilin put his arm around Lin Xiao's shoulders, as if they were brothers.
"You... know how to make salt?"
Jin Sanniang looked suspiciously at the young man sitting next to Yu Xilin, who had fair skin, a straight nose, and handsome facial features.
The first impression this young man gave Jin Sanniang was that he was heroic and had an extraordinary bearing.
However, she couldn't believe that such a young man actually knew how to make salt!
What's more, making salt is a big project. How can one person make it?
Lin Xiao nodded: "Yes, I can make salt."
"Sanniang, my brother wants to sell salt in your shop, what do you think?"
Yu Xilin looked at the surprised Jin Sanniang and asked with a smile.
"Is this... okay?"
As a businessman and a successful strong woman, she naturally knows the principle of not being early without profit.
Is the quality of salt that is just made privately guaranteed?
If the salt you bring for sale does not match the quality of the current sample salt, wouldn't you be ruining your own brand?
Besides, what if the salt is poisonous and kills people?
Jin Sanniang hesitated for a while, then slowly asked:
"Little brother, can you guarantee that the salt you make every time is the same as these?"
"certainly!"
Lin Xiao replied confidently:
"This is the salt we eat in our village, including my own, and I guarantee the quality! If you don't believe it, you can do a random inspection every time the goods come in. If there is even one thing that is unqualified, we will destroy it immediately on the spot and we will never break our promise!"
Jin Sanniang has never dealt with Lin Xiao, so naturally she cannot trust her.
She set her sights on Yu Xilin. Yu Xilin was from the Yu family, a young master from an aristocratic family, and her character was trustworthy to her.
Yu Xilin nodded towards her and said:
"Sanniang, relax, I will personally check Brother Lin's salt!"
"Since Mr. Yu has already spoken, it would be a bit shameful for me to refuse. Okay, as long as the quality of the salt can pass my standards, you can feel free to sell it here!"
Jin Sanniang was also happy. After hearing Yu Xilin's affirmative answer, she felt much more at ease.
"Yes, but I hope I can make it clear to the shopkeeper in advance about the price of salt."
Lin Xiao told Jin Sanniang the price she and Yu Xilin had set for the salt. Jin Sanniang was quite shocked:
"Little brother, your salt is of such high quality, why do you charge it so low to the common people?"
"My brother is a Bodhisattva, and I hope that the people can afford salt."
Yu Xilin explained for Lin Xiao.
Jin Sanniang was now even more interested in Lin Xiao, a beautiful young man, and she became more and more curious about Lin Xiao:
"You said that all you think about is worrying about the country, the people, and the world. Why don't you take the exam for a meritorious position? You can have such awareness at your age, and you will definitely be a great teacher who will leave a name in history in the future!"
"The shopkeeper is so impressed!"
Lin Xiao humbly bowed his hand.
"Don't shout at each shopkeeper one after another, give me more points! I'm a few years older than you, so just call me sister."
Jin Sanniang looked at Lin Xiao with a smile. She really admired this smart and kind-hearted young man.
"Sister, do you mind if I call you this?"
Lin Xiao also looked at Jin Sanniang with a smile.
"Of course I mind!"
Jin Sanniang pretended to be angry and glared at Lin Xiao: "I'm just kidding you! Hahaha..."
Two people, one gentle and one playful, both laughed.
"By the way, sister, the salt is sold here. Do you think you charge a commission or do you buy the goods directly?"
"Sister, I want to hear your opinion first."
Jin Sanniang put her chin on her hands and asked with great interest.
She is not short of money, and neither commission nor goods are important to her. She just wants to see if Lin Xiao has business acumen.
"Although getting the goods can relieve my financial pressure, I still hope you can get a commission."
"Oh? Why?"
"Because our pricing is rigid, if you take the goods, I can only give you a 50% discount at most, and the 50% discount is based on the fact that you have to pay at least thousands of kilograms of salt, so it is better to get a commission.
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"Hahaha... Good boy, I saw you right. You are a business man, courageous and knowledgeable!"
After Jin Sanniang heard Lin Xiao's words, she laughed loudly with joy.
Lin Xiao was a little embarrassed by her praise, scratched her head and laughed.
"Okay, in that case, I will do what my little brother wants. Don't worry, I will definitely sell you off!"
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When we came out of Jin Sanniang's grain and oil store, the sun had already set.
Lin Xiao and others said goodbye to Yu Xilin and walked towards Yuelai Inn.
"Xiao Linzi, I am completely convinced by you this time! How did you get such a big head? How can you be so smart?"
Mazi gave Lin Xiao a thumbs up. He truly admired Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao smiled, as someone who came from time travel, she naturally has this advantage.
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