Chapter 78: Selling to County
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Time would reveal whether yams posed a potential danger to people.
Qin Zhenzhen saw no point in wasting her breath.
Su Ning and Su Cheng remained unfazed, showing no concern about the possibility of poisonous yams.
For three consecutive days, they consumed yam beans without any issues. Qin Zhenzhen even prepared lean meat soup using yam roots for them.
Qin Zhenzhen joined them in consuming the yams, experiencing no adverse effects. Her energy levels remained high.
On the third day, Qin Zhenzhen and Su Ning decided to visit the local pharmacies.
Since the owner of the pharmacies was acquainted with Su Bin’s father, Qin Zhenzhen wished to inquire if they accepted sundried yams.
When they couldn’t find the owner, they approached the pharmacy manager instead. Qin Zhenzhen presented him with slices of sundried yams and yam beans.
Directly questioning, she asked, “Uncle Lin, do you buy these items?”
Manager Lin’s eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, “We can buy the yams, but not the yam beans. Where did you obtain these?”
Upon hearing that they could sell them and make money, Su Ning couldn’t contain her excitement and hastily replied, “We found them in the mountains
behind our village! There are plenty ot them!”
He tugged at her sister, understanding what her younger brother meant.
Su Ning added, “However, digging them up is quite challenging. The roots are deeply buried. ”
“We have to wash and slice them, soak them in vinegar and salt, and then sundry them before they resemble this. It requires a lot of effort.”
Manager Lin chuckled, saying, “You’re quite clever. Don’t worry, I’ll offer you a fair price.”
“But we don’t have a lot to sell,” Su Ning replied, sounding somewhat disappointed.
This news left Manager Lin slightly disheartened. He had been hoping to tap into his newfound strength in digging yam roots and earn some money for his siblings. He had envisioned a better life ahead.
However, Manager Lin continued, “If you have a large quantity, you can sell it to the county.”
“The county’s major pharmacy is involved in the herbal business as well. They have numerous branches, including one in the capital.’
“If you need it, I can provide you with a recommendation letter.”
Su Ping smiled gratefully and replied, “Thank you, Uncle Lin, but we have enough for now.”
Curiosity got the better of Manager Lin, and he asked, “Who taught you how to sundry yams?”
He knew that if yam slices were not soaked in vinegar and salt for a certain period, they would undoubtedly turn black. Such knowledge was typically possessed only by pharmaceutical workshops. How could they be aware of it? Quickly thinking on her feet, Su Ning responded, “It was taught to us by our sister-in-law.”
Manager Lin turned his attention to Qin Zhenzhen.
Qin Zhenzhen had no choice but to fabricate a lie, saying, “I read about it in books.”
To show her gratitude to Manager Lin, Qin Zhenzhen offered him the yam beans.
Manager Lin was delighted and promptly wrote the recommendation letter on the spot.
As they walked out of the pharmacy, both parties were filled with joy.
Manager Lin offered them a price of 30 wen for 500 grams of yams.
It was a favorable price, as 500 grams of yams could be exchanged for 1.5 kilograms of rice.
The entire family could dig up 50 kilograms of yams in a day, which, after sundrying, would amount to 25 kilograms. Earning one and a half liang was indeed a straightforward task.
However, the pharmacies only required 100 kilograms of yams.
They realized they needed to find a way to sell the remaining yams within the town.
Qin Zhenzhen had a different perspective on the matter.
She didn’t want to exhaust herself by venturing away from home to sell the yams elsewhere.
Instead, she came up with an idea. She wanted to act as the intermediary, buying the yams and earning a profit from the price difference.
In doing so, she could also assist individuals from nearby villages, providing them with an additional means to earn money..