kvmb Chapter 81 Liu Yue
Chapter 81 Liu Yue
"There's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you all," Xiao Siyue said, seeing that everyone had finished discussing the matter.
"Yue'er, is there anything else?" Old Master Xiao stroked his beard, pondering what Xiao Siyue wanted to say.
"It's about the scented soap. We've been cooperating with Liuyue Pavilion for the past two years and have made quite a bit of money," Xiao Siyue said, glancing at everyone.
Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, he continued, "However, now that our business is booming, everyone is quite busy every day, so I'm thinking of stopping making this scented soap."
"Why did you stop? We're not actually that busy; we can still find the time." Zhao Yindi asked, somewhat puzzled.
“Yes, Yue’er, we can earn several hundred taels a month making scented soap. It would be a shame not to do it,” Liu Cui also advised.
The others didn't say anything.
Grandpa Xiao felt that since his granddaughter said that, she must have her reasons.
"My dear ladies, it's like this. Actually, the scented soap we make is very simple. Liuyue Pavilion should have known how to make it long ago, but due to our cooperation, they didn't make it themselves and still got their goods from us. This shows Manager Liu's kindness."
"Besides, they've already helped us a lot before. If they do it themselves, it'll be a way of repaying Manager Liu's favor," Xiao Siyue explained.
Xiao Siyue thought that Liu Yue had really helped them a lot. If it weren't for making money from scented soap, they wouldn't have been able to afford their older brother's wedding, open a toy shop, or have had the funds to build the business step by step.
Hearing Xiao Siyue say this, everyone seemed to understand. It was indeed very simple; they had learned it after seeing it only once.
"Yue'er is right, let's do it this way. When we go to town tomorrow, let's talk to Manager Liu."
"And what about the things we make at home?" Liu Cui asked.
"We don't have many at home, so we'll keep them for ourselves. We just sent them over not long ago, so Liuyue Pavilion should have plenty more." Those at home can be used by ourselves, or we can save them for future gifts or something.
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The next day, Xiao Siyue, the elderly couple, and Xiao Qiren went to town.
The group first went to Liuyue Pavilion.
Aunt Liu
"Siyue is here." Liu Yue was quite happy to see Xiao Siyue; she hadn't seen the little girl for a long time.
"I've come to see Aunt Liu," Xiao Siyue said, handing the gift she had brought to Liu Yue.
"Hehe, you little rascal, let's go inside and sit down." Liu Yue chuckled and led the group to a small private room.
"Aunt Liu, the main reason I came here today is to tell you that we will no longer be making scented soap," Xiao Siyue said directly after sitting down.
"You're not going to do it anymore? Why are you not going to do it anymore?" Liu Yue became anxious as soon as she heard this. Her scented soap was selling very well, and if she stopped doing it, she would lose a lot of money.
"Aunt Liu, don't worry, listen to me," Xiao Siyue said quickly, seeing Liu Yue's anxious expression.
“Aunt Liu, you must already know how we make scented soap,” Xiao Siyue said confidently.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue paused for a moment, her earlier haste faltering, before nodding in agreement.
She already knew; having bought so many and used quite a bit herself, she had already figured it out with her keen eye.
“Aunt Liu, we won’t do it anymore. You can do it yourself,” Xiao Siyue said, leaving Liu Yue somewhat stunned.
Does "do it yourself" mean what she thinks?
"Yue'er, you mean..."
"Just like Aunt Liu thought, you can make your own scented soap and sell it yourselves in the future."
After confirming the information, Liu Yue was extremely excited. She had thought about it after learning about the formula, but she ultimately suppressed the idea.
She can't do such a thing.
However, to my surprise, Xiao Siyue actually offered to do it herself.
After her initial excitement subsided, Liu Yue calmed down.
"Yue'er, I understand what you mean, and I'm glad. However, I can't let you suffer a loss."
"How about this, I'll pay for your formula. How much do you think is appropriate?" Liu Yue felt she couldn't take advantage of someone.
“Aunt Liu, no need. We are very grateful to you for accepting the scented soap I made before. Besides, it is your ability to figure out the recipe,” Xiao Siyue shook her head and refused.
When Liu Yue heard Xiao Siyue say this, she felt that this child really knew how to be grateful. However, she did not think that she had helped Xiao Siyue before. She had only accepted the soap because they made good soap.
"That won't do. How about this, I'll offer a thousand taels of silver. You can't refuse."
Xiao Siyue glanced helplessly at Old Master Xiao.
Old Master Xiao had no choice but to say, "Boss Liu, one thousand taels is indeed a bit too much. We'll accept five hundred taels. You can rest assured that you'll continue making scented soap. We will never interfere."
“That’s fine too.” Liu Yue gave Old Master Xiao 500 taels of silver.
"Aunt Liu, we'll be going now." Xiao Siyue said, seeing that everything was settled, and prepared to say goodbye.
"Okay, then I'll see you off."
Liu Yue saw the person to the door and watched Xiao Siyue and her group leave before returning to the shop.
After leaving Liuyue Pavilion, Xiao Siyue and her group went to a hot pot restaurant.
When Manager Bai saw Xiao Siyue and the others come in, he quickly came out from behind the counter.
"Master, you've arrived."
Xiao Siyue responded and said to Manager Bai, "Manager Bai, take the account book and let's talk in the backyard."
Manager Bai was startled. Had something happened? He had only just finished checking the accounts.
Despite his anxiety, Manager Bai quickly grabbed the ledger and followed.
The group went directly into the study in the backyard. This study was specially set up by Xiao Siyue to facilitate checking accounts or discussing important matters. She set up such a study in each of her shops.
"Manager Bai, please have a seat."
After the four members of the Xiao family sat down, Xiao Siyue looked at Manager Bai, who was still standing, and pointed to the chair next to her.
"Manager Bai, it's like this. In a few days, I will be going out of town, and the shop will be managed by my uncle. I came here today specifically to introduce you to Xiao Qiren," Xiao Siyue introduced Xiao Qiren to Manager Bai.
Shopkeeper Bai breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, realizing that nothing had happened. However, he was still somewhat confused, wondering if they were going to change owners. But he quickly realized what was going on and bowed to Xiao Qiren.
"Don't be so polite, Manager Bai. I'll need your guidance if there's anything I don't understand in the future," Xiao Qiren said with a smile.
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it," Manager Bai quickly waved his hand, somewhat flattered.
"Manager Bai, please take out the account book and explain it to my uncle in detail, and also tell him about the shop's affairs," Xiao Siyue said.
"Yes," Manager Bai replied, and he and Xiao Qiren began their discussion.
Xiao Siyue ate the sweet fermented rice balls made by the shop, looked at the two people getting along harmoniously, glanced at Grandpa Xiao, and the grandfather and granddaughter smiled at each other.
"Uncle, how is it?" After waiting for about an hour, seeing that the two had stopped talking, Xiao Siyue asked.
“Yes, I have a pretty good understanding of it,” Xiao Qiren said confidently.
"That's good. Manager Bai, if you need anything in the future, just ask my uncle. You can go ahead and get busy."
"Yes." Manager Bai turned and went into the shop in front.