The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 125: There’s also a Commission

Chapter 125: Chapter 125: There’s also a Commission

Gu Youyou asked, "So, is he really willing to spend that six thousand? Oh no, sixty taels of silver?"

Qin Changlin confirmed, "Of course, he’s willing. That Fu, the wealthy patron, is the richest man in the nearby towns. I told him that this medicinal herb is hard to find and the production process is complex. I only have these few bottles left, and he won’t be able to buy them again. Fu has more money than he fears death. As long as it can make him live a few more years, he’s willing to spend whatever it takes!"

"Hehe, since it’s a case of more money than sense, then we can’t be blamed!" Gu Youyou said, beaming with delight.

Qin Changlin, who was sitting across from her, asked with a puzzled look, "Sister Youyou, there isn’t something wrong with that stuff, is there?"

Why did she sound like a swindler?

Gu Youyou was taken aback and her face turned stern as she said, "What nonsense are you spouting? Could there possibly be a problem with what I make? If there was a problem, would I let you sell it?

This year, I only made these few bottles, originally intending to use them to break into the market. Now look, you’ve sold them all to that Fu. Next year when I make them, you will have to take responsibility for selling them!

Of course, you won’t miss out on your share of the benefits!"

Gu Youyou took out ten taels of silver and handed them to Qin Changlin, saying, "I’m quite satisfied with this price. It’s not easy for you, an apprentice. Consider this silver your commission! Ah, if you manage to sell more, that’s all on you. I won’t ask!"

"Oh my, Sister Youyou, if I took even one extra tael, I’d never be able to complete my apprenticeship!"

Gu Youyou laughed and said, "Alright, I’m being serious. What we make is high-end goods. In the future, I’ll sell them in a drugstore, placed alongside ginseng and deer antler. It’s a top-notch dietary supplement!"

Gu Youyou decided to sell only to the wealthy. Although it wasn’t very honorable, wasn’t there a saying, ’no merchant gets ahead without being savvy’? Those ancient rich people, if you didn’t take them for a ride, how would they be willing to part with their silver?

Qin Changlin smiled naively, scratching his head while repeatedly nodding in agreement.

"I understand, Sister. From now on, I’ll follow you!"

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and asked, "Right, Sister, where do you live? In case I need something, I should know how to find you."

Gu Youyou said, "Forget it, as long as I know where you live, that’s enough. Don’t go spreading my business around; I have too many poor relatives at home!"

Qin Changlin was a sharp one, and with just a hint from Gu Youyou, he understood completely and didn’t pursue the matter any further.

...

Gu Dabao from the Gu Family had reached the age to get married, and Erya was also at the age to be wed.

The Gu Family was, after all, the rich among the poor in Lotus Village. Not to mention anything else, they certainly had enough to eat, so the prospects for Gu Dabao, as the eldest grandson, were quite good.

Many matchmakers came to propose potential brides for him, but Huang Xiangwen, Dabao’s mother, was quite picky and wasn’t satisfied with any.

It seemed she was even boasting about marrying him to a girl from the town!

In the end, the one who came to make the match for the Gu Family was Matchmaker Zhang!

Matchmaker Zhang was familiar with both of the old folks at the Gu Family. She had successfully arranged the matches for several of the Gu aunts, two uncles, as well as for Daya and Gu Youyou herself, so they couldn’t treat her like they did the other matchmakers; they had to give her some respect.

Matchmaker Zhang wiped her heavily powdered face, which looked as white as flour, and with a handkerchief embroidered with coarse cloth, she twisted her way to the door.

"Thump thump... Is anyone home?"

Huang Xiangwen had just returned from the field, her clothes still covered in mud that she hadn’t changed out of yet. She had come back early to cook, so she was the first one at home.

Hearing Matchmaker Zhang’s voice, she immediately guessed why she was there. What else could it be, if not to make a match?

What decent marriage prospects could a village matchmaker bring? It was always just someone from the nearby villages!