"Well, brother, don't worry! I will definitely make it and send it over as soon as possible! I wonder what your last name is, brother? How should I call you?" Zhu Qing looked at the young man and asked.
"My surname is Zhang, Zhang Hancheng. You can just call me Brother Zhang from now on!" Zhang Hancheng smiled at Zhu Qing, and then said: "Okay, I have delivered the letter. I will go back now, and I still need someone to look after me in the shop.
Yes. Please also ask the girl to send the peppermint oil over as soon as possible."
Zhu Qing nodded: "Well, brother Zhang, don't worry, I will do it as soon as possible."
After Zhang Hancheng finished speaking, he walked away quickly.
Wang came back from the fields and happened to see his back, but she asked: "Qingya, who was that person just now? What is he doing here?"
Zhuqing said to her: "Mom, he is the new man hired by Mr. Liang. He came here to deliver a letter, saying that the old man wants our peppermint oil. The more the better!"
"Really, that's really great!" Wang was very happy when she heard the news.
"Speaking of which, we have made several jars. Qingya, how do you think we can deliver this peppermint oil to Mr. Liang? Is it like this, one jar at a time? Or should we put it in a small porcelain bottle like last time?"
Wang now habitually consults Zhu Qing when she has problems or questions.
"Mom, what do you think?" Zhu Qing deliberately did not give a clear answer, but wanted to see Wang's thoughts.
"I think it's better to put it in a small porcelain bottle. But this small porcelain bottle is too expensive. A small bottle costs two cents. We have so many jars of peppermint oil, how many small bottles should we buy?" Wang's mind is obviously
Not completely liberated yet.
However, she also had the concept of packaging. It took a day to freeze three feet. Zhu Qing knew that she still couldn't get rid of her habit of being frugal in everything in a short period of time.
So Zhuqing smiled at her and said: "Mom, I bought this small bottle for two cents, and we can sell it for five cents! Besides, peppermint oil can't see light in the first place. Let's put it in a big jar and it won't take long.
It’s going to evaporate. Then we will lose more than we gain.”
When Wang heard what Zhuqing said, she was a little surprised: "We sell a small bottle for two cents for five cents? Is this okay?"
Wang is an honest person, has never done business, and does not know the secrets of making money. Therefore, she only thinks that what Zhuqing said is a big deal.
But Zhuqing had already expected Wang's attitude: "Mom, when we went to get the small porcelain bottles, we got them in pieces of about a hundred. The ones the boss gave us were cheaper than what he sold in retail. So.
It doesn’t matter if we add a little more money. And this peppermint oil is originally
It is a rare thing, and the rare thing is the most valuable thing. Although we promised Mr. Liang that we would supply him with as much as possible, we cannot give him too much at once. To make people think that this thing is not easy to get,
Only then will people be curious and want to buy it!"
Zhuqing said these words in accordance with the hunger marketing strategy of later generations. Everything is too much and too little is not enough, and scarcity is valued.
Peppermint oil is considered a new thing at the moment. If it is sold all over the street as soon as it comes out, it will not take long for people to be interested in it.
Moreover, the method of making peppermint oil is also very simple. If someone is willing to explore it deliberately, he will probably learn it. It is definitely unrealistic for Zhuqing to make money in the long run just by relying on this peppermint oil.
Wang was stunned as she listened to what Zhuqing said.
"Qingya, these principles are new to you, but who taught you this?" She was sure that this girl would never have had the opportunity to come into contact with business or anything like this when she was with her.
"Who else could it be? Mom, I used to go to Dr. Qian's house every day, and I heard what the adults said every day. In their eyes, these are just trivial matters." Zhu Qing's excuse was very simple.
Mrs. Wang really believed it after hearing this: "Hmm, let you go to Doctor Qian's house, there are really a lot of benefits!"
"Sister, mother, breakfast is ready. Let's come over and have breakfast quickly! After eating, mother, you still want to send me to my second aunt's house to study with my uncle!" Zhu Qing came from home like a little cat with a black and gray face.
Come out and ask them both to have breakfast.
This child is really very capable. Ever since he recovered, he has started to rush to help the family with housework. Although he is not very skilled at what he does now, Zhuqing is very satisfied with him if he can do it.
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Needless to say, Mrs. Wang was most pleased and happy that her son was so sensible and capable.
"Hey, my Shanbazi is very capable! Okay, let's have breakfast. After eating, I will take you to your second aunt's house first!" She said and followed Zhushan into the house.
When he heard that Wang and the others were going to his second aunt's house for Zhushan to study with her, Zhu Qing suddenly remembered another effect of peppermint oil.
So she followed them into the house, then sat at the table and said to Mrs. Wang and the others: "Mom, go to Second Aunt's house and bring some peppermint oil to Second Aunt's house. In such a hot day, when you are studying with Second Aunt and the others,
Use a little, it can be very refreshing!”
Mrs. Wang was very happy: "Yes, I can also bring some peppermint oil to your second uncle and cousin Zijun! They have always taken care of us, and we have nothing to repay. This peppermint oil is just right.
You can return the favor!"
Sun Fucheng on the side also agreed: "Yes, we owe them a lot of love, and we have to repay it if we have the chance!"
So when Wang took Zhushan away, she took five bottles of peppermint oil with her.
Zhuqing stayed at home to take care of his father, Sun Fucheng, and helped him cook while continuing to make peppermint oil.
Since Mr. Liang asked someone to notify her to provide peppermint oil, it means that the peppermint oil must have opened up a market.
Although she already has several jars at home, they are definitely not enough if she really wants to sell them seriously.
Moreover, Mr. Mo also left samples there, so maybe someone there will need them.
So just in case, Zhuqing still try to do as much as possible.
While Zhu Qing was doing this, he was mentally calculating his next step-by-step plan.
As the benefits of peppermint oil are seen by everyone, many people will definitely follow suit. At that time, it will definitely not be advisable to just go for cheap. Zhuqing thinks that we can make an issue from the source.
Wang took good care of the few mint plants she brought back from the wild. They are growing very well. If they can be planted on a large scale, she can not only use them to make mint oil, but also sell them to medicinal merchants.
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Moreover, in modern times, there are not only peppermint oil, but also peppermint candies, peppermint cookies and the like. If it is expanded, a small peppermint can have a lot of potential.
The more Zhuqing thought about it, the more he felt that planting mint was something that must be put on the agenda.
However, this kind of mint cannot be used directly on cultivated land. Because this era is still in an agricultural society, and everyone still relies on growing crops. Although mint is a medicinal material, most of it has not yet been cultivated on a large scale.
Regarding this mint matter, Zhuqing knew that she had to have a good talk with Li Zhizhao and ask him about the situation.
Of course, if she can buy wasteland, Zhuqing must also have capital. Although she currently has no money to buy mint, she still spends nearly half of her money on wine and small porcelain bottles for packaging.
In other words, Zhu Qing only has five taels of silver left in his hand to use.
Of course, before she made peppermint oil and bought the raw materials, she had obtained the consent of Wang and Sun Fucheng. Now that she wanted to buy wasteland and use the five taels of silver, she would definitely have to discuss it with Sun Fucheng and the others.
At noon, Zhuqing made Sun Fucheng a bowl of noodles with eggs and chopped green onions in it, which was full of fragrance.
Sun Fucheng insisted that Zhuqing and him take half of the meal. His reason was very simple. Zhuqing was also considered a wounded and sick person, so he had to eat something good.
So Zhuqing had no choice but to eat the noodles together with him, and each drank a large bowl of corn porridge. As a result, both of them were exhausted.
"Dad, what are your plans after your leg heals?" Zhu Qing asked Sun Fucheng.
She wanted to know what he envisioned for the future.
Sun Fucheng finished the porridge and said to Zhu Qing: "Qingya, dad plans to go to the town to do odd jobs to make money as soon as his leg heals. Unlike your second uncle, dad has a carpenter craft. He can only do odd jobs.
Don’t worry, dad can still support you and Zhushan even if he does odd jobs. When the time comes, you can go to Dr. Mo in the county and learn medical skills from him. When the time comes, you will become a medical woman and you will be successful."
This assumption is no different from Zhu Qing's previous guess about him.
"Dad, if you can make money from this peppermint oil, why don't you go do odd jobs? How about you and your mother growing mint at home?"
Zhuqing asked him tentatively.
As a result, Sun Fucheng frowned: "How can this be done? Even if the peppermint oil makes money, we must first pay back the ten taels of silver from Mr. Zhou! Besides, we will prepare a dowry for you when you get married. Studying in Zhushan also requires money.
.There are too many things that require money at home, and I don’t dare to take a break!”
This is a typical rural parent's idea, everything is for the sake of the children. And obviously he has no idea that the peppermint oil can bring much profit to Zhuqing.
In his heart, as long as Zhuqing can make money and not lose money, he will be thankful.
"Dad, what if this peppermint oil makes a lot of money? Our family won't be able to use up the excess?" Zhu Qing deliberately induced him.
"Hey, girl, don't be too wild! With your peppermint oil, it's good to be able to maintain your capital. Girl, let's not compare ourselves with others. There is really no comparison. It's enough for us to live our own lives!"
After listening to his daughter's words, Sun Fucheng felt that she still seemed to have the same temperament that said wind is rain and loved vanity. So he couldn't help but admonish her.
Seeing him like this, Zhuqing felt a little depressed, but also felt a touch of warmth. As a father, Sun Fucheng was very dedicated to her and her brother.
He and Mrs. Wang have always been reluctant to give up food and clothing, and gave their children everything good. Now that his leg was broken, the most important thing he thought about after recovering was to make money as soon as possible to support the family.
"Dad, don't worry! The matter of making money with peppermint oil is really not confirmed yet! That's what I said. Okay, you can take a rest after eating and I will clean up the dishes. I will go there later.
Let’s drop by Grandpa Li Zheng’s house and play for a while.”
Sun Fucheng nodded: "Okay! You'd better take a rest before going. It's noon, and everyone might be taking a nap. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go now."
This is true. Zhuqing felt that he was a little too impatient. He was too impatient to eat hot tofu. It seemed that he was still too eager.
So she put away the dishes and took a rest on her small bamboo bed.
When she heard the sounds of neighbors coming to the ground outside the house, she also walked out of the house.
Going to Li Zheng's house at this time, he might not be at home. Zhu Qing was a little worried. But she still wanted to try her luck.
But when she was walking on the road, she was suddenly blocked by someone.
"Qingya, don't be angry. I won't let my mother and others come to your house to propose marriage! If I want to marry you, I must do it on my own merits!"
A little kid stopped her seriously, and Zhu Qing felt confused.
"Yuanbao, you, what do you mean by this?" Zhu Qing was very puzzled.
She understands every word of this sentence, but why does it seem so baffling to her when they are put together? This child doesn't mean what she thinks, does he?
The young boy who stopped her suddenly blushed to the root of his neck. Facing Zhu Qing, he mustered up the courage and said again: "Qingya, I want to repay your life-saving grace! I will do it as soon as I have the ability.
Come and marry you!"
After he finished speaking, he immediately ran away as if there was a dog chasing him. Zhu Qing was left with a look of disbelief.
Children in this world, how come no one cares about puppy love? Zhu Qing is a little crazy!
However, such a little brat actually started confessing his feelings to her. Zhu Qing was not going to ignore him!
She has too many serious things to do!
So, she quickly adjusted her mood and went to Li Zheng's house.
"Hey, Qingya, why are you here? What are you doing?" Aunt Juying was very happy to see Zhuqing.
"I have something to ask Grandpa Lizheng." Zhu Qing smiled politely at her and said.
"Oh, okay, I'll call someone right now!" Aunt Juying knew that if Zhuqing wanted to find Li Zheng, she would definitely have her reasons.
So she quickly woke up Li Zheng who was cooling off under the vines.
When he saw Zhuqing, Li Zheng was still yawning.
"Qingya, what do you have to do this time?" Li Zheng came out and looked at Zhu Qing.
"Grandpa Lizheng, can the wasteland near the road in our village be used to grow something other than food?" Zhu Qing asked cautiously.
"Growing something? What kind of things should be grown on wasteland?" Satsuma couldn't help but be curious.
Zhuqing said truthfully: "I plan to plant some mint! This mint is also considered a medicinal material. Once you grow it, you don't have to buy it in the future."
