After transmigrating,The Female Supporting Character Became Darling of The Five

Chapter 131: Finding an Agent

Mr. Gu left reluctantly, and when Su Wan returned, the whole family rushed to her, eager to know what had been said.

"Wanwan, what did Mr. Gu want? Why did it take so long?"

Seeing her daughter’s not-so-good expression and somewhat displeased demeanor, Su’s mother grew worried, fearing Mr. Gu might have said something inappropriate.

"He wants to buy the recipe for my goat milk soap..."

Su Wan recounted Mr. Gu’s conditions in detail.

Just hearing the figure of one thousand taels left the Su family gasping in astonishment. Was this the power of the richest man? One thousand taels could be taken out so casually!

Not to mention the offer of shops and houses.

Although it was shocking, the Su family were not the kind of people who were merely attracted to vanity or short-term profits. They respected Su Wan's decision; after all, it was her creation, and she should have the final say.

"Wanwan, you can do whatever you like. Your parents support you. While we're still young and strong, we can help you with a lot of work!"

Hearing that Su Wan wanted to start her own workshop meant she would definitely need plenty of hands.

Moreover, since the recipe was so confidential, it was essential to involve family members; trusting outsiders would be too risky.

"And we'll help too, Su Wan! Both Fifth Brother and I will be here to work with you. We don't need to rely on anyone else; we can do it ourselves!" Su Chen was the first to express his support, as he had plenty of strength.

Their Fourth Brother was going to study culinary arts soon and would not be at home, leaving only Third Brother and Fifth Brother around.

Second Brother had to return to the county soon, as he would soon have to leave with the doctor.

Seeing her family so supportive, Su Wan had no reason not to continue working hard. They weren't sitting idle; they were putting in effort alongside her.

"Okay, once the house is built, I'll sell the recipe for the Shaqima (a type of sweet pastry) and use the money to set up my own workshop. The goat milk soap we produce will be sold to various counties and prefectures. First, we’ll establish a reputation in Xiangzhou Prefecture, and then gradually expand to other prefectures. Initially, we can act as agents, just like our previous business with the grocery store. Once we build a name for ourselves, we can open shops and branches," Su Wan already had a rough plan in mind.

"You want to sell the Shaqima recipe?" Su Yun was a bit incredulous.

This Shaqima was also a profitable venture.

Hearing this, Su Wan seriously explained, "Shaqima is just a passing novelty; no one will keep eating it forever. Over time, it will become less profitable. Besides, if we develop towards a pastry shop, we won't be able to compete with other peers. So the best option is to sell the recipe for a large profit; it’s better than losing everything."

In the eyes of the Su family, her mind was incredibly agile and efficient, always covering all angles and considering both immediate and long-term outcomes.

Su Wan never rushed into anything blindly; she always had a plan and full confidence before acting.

Once she explained, the Su family understood her reasoning clearly—it was simple and straightforward.

"You have a point, Su Wan. When it comes to business, you definitely have a talent. When my restaurant opens, I may need your advice. As we discussed before, we’ll split the profits fifty-fifty," Su Yun said, feeling he had much to learn from Su Wan and should remain humble when necessary.

"You don't need to give me fifty percent; I only want thirty percent. You're the real boss, Su. Save up some money so you can find me a good sister-in-law later," Su Wan teased him, showing that she didn't care much about the profit sharing; the fact that he had that intention was good enough.

Just then, Second Brother Su Mu chuckled softly.

"You’re already being modest, and the restaurant hasn’t even opened yet. But I’ll say this upfront: if you need my help, just ask."

It was rare to see him talk and smile; he was like an iceberg. To outsiders, he was handsome but rather dull and somewhat stubborn, moved by only a few things. If there was a difficult medical problem he couldn't solve, he would lose sleep over it until he found a solution.

In the original story, after Second Brother inherited his master’s teachings, he developed a peculiar reputation.

"Don't worry, Second Brother, I won’t be polite," Su Wan winked at him playfully.

After the interlude, everyone returned to their busy tasks. The Su family had to manage lunch for the workers at home. Su Wan went to Granny Cai's house and bought a basket of eggs. Since they weren't making Shaqima anymore, they didn't need the eggs, but they could use them for their meals.

She also bought a lot of crucian carp from the market; they were cheap, and buying in bulk offered discounts.

Granny Cai's family had also just hatched some chicks, so Su Wan bought four chicks—two roosters and two hens—to raise. The four chickens at home had grown up and the hens had started laying eggs.

Now she have bought chickens again, and the wild boar meat that was hunted before the New Year, the fresh meat that was not eaten was made into air-dried meat, and the kang was full of bacon.
　　The little rabbits in the rabbit nest have grown up. In a few months, they can breed again.
　　The family has no shortage of meat and rice. If it runs out, they can just buy more.
　　What needs to be done now is to spread the word and wait for others to come to her house to talk to her about the recipe of Shaqima.
　　Waiting for others to come to her house is different from looking for others yourself. If you take the initiative to find others, you can only wait for others to lower your price, but if they take the initiative to find you, the initiative will be in your hands, and you can set the price at will.
　　Su Wan discussed with her family and prepared to go to Qinghe County to find some people to spread the news.
　　Liufangzhai is a chain store with branches in all counties in Xiangzhou Prefecture. Only by selling the recipe to them can you get a high price.
　　Su Wan went to find some people in person. She found some sharp-tongued women, gave them some copper coins, and asked them to go to Liufangzhai to chat. While chatting, they told the news to their shopkeeper.
　　As long as they have heard of Shaqima or have eaten Shaqima, they will not miss this opportunity. Su Wan just needs to wait at home.
　　Several women took the money and went to Liufangzhai together.
　　According to the words Su Wan taught them, they each acted out.
　　First, they walked around the store without buying anything, and looked embarrassed. At this time, the shop assistants would definitely ask them what they wanted. Then they took the opportunity to say that they wanted to eat Shaqima, but the store didn't have it, what a pity, and how delicious Shaqima was.