Chapter 34: Chapter 034 System BUG
Translator: 549690339
Zhuang Qingning did not hesitate to choose to open and view.
[Congratulations host for acquiring a novice salted duck egg production secret recipe.]
!!!
Before, to get a novice tofu production secret recipe, it cost 666 hard work points, begging and negotiating with Xiaowu for so long, using both persuasion and threats, just to get a recipe place on credit. Now, with a wave of her hand, she can get a recipe?
This is simply too profitable, isn’t it?!
Zhuang Qingning felt that Xiaowu, this system, was really reliable and great!
The system was silent for a while, which surprised Zhuang Qingning.
Usually, without even being praised, Xiaowu would brag and show off, but now that she has praised it so openly, Xiaowu is silent. This is not common.
Xiaowu, calling Xiaowu…
[Can I say that there is a bug in this random reward?]
[Logically, rewards for such small tasks are usually fragments, small gifts or hard work points, and there definitely should not be any secret recipes, like the salted duck egg recipe, which is at least the same price as the tofu recipe…]
But if it gives them, then it makes them feel at ease.
The system allowing the host to obtain more recipes is exactly what could help the host to get rich sooner. This is a truly, truly, truly great thing.
[So it seems that it’s pretty good then…]
Of course!
Zhuang Qingning nodded in affirmation.
After consoling the dejected Xiaowu, who was overwhelmed due to the system bug, Zhuang Qingning joyfully bound the novice salted duck egg production recipe and unlocked the novice salted duck egg secret recipe powder.
Then she went back to handling the tofu business at hand.
The sun gradually ascendant, the town was becoming increasingly crowded, and the roadside stalls were getting busier.
Bai San came to buy tofu again, and this time he still wanted eight pounds.
Probably fearing that he would come late and there would be no tofu left to buy, Bai San came much earlier. However, even so, there were only over ten pounds of tofu remaining in Zhuang Qingning’s bamboo basket.
This made Bai San frown, “From the looks of it, 1 better start coming earlier in future, or else I really could end up not being able to buy any.”
“I have noticed quite a number of returning customers recently, probably because they find the tofu tasty. But as it is inconvenient to transport the tofu to town, I can only make about forty pounds a day, so that it doesn’t go to waste.” Zhuang Qingning explained.
There was another reason that Zhuang Qingning didn’t mention, and that was the concept of scarcity marketing.
Even though the tofu she made tasted wonderful, it didn’t have a reputation yet. If she opened up the supply, people might think that the tofu must not taste good since it’s always available and thus it doesn’t get sold off.
Making people always think about buying her tofu felt more like a scarcity marketing strategy. By reminding them that if they didn’t come early, they wouldn’t be able to buy any, her tofu’s reputation of being a ‘tasting-good-but-hard-to-buy’ item would naturally be spread through word of mouth.
“Your tofu sells so well, why would you ever be afraid of not being able to sell it? I think you could sell twice as much. One hundred pounds just about does the trick.” The auntie who was buying tofu on the side chimed in when she heard Zhuang Qingning’s explanation.
“Young girl, just listen to me and make more. My old self sometimes forgets to buy it at home and can’t get any two out of three times. Not to mention, it’s not convenient for you to come all the way to the market and not bring enough tofu to make money, is it?”
“Yes, the aunty has a point. I should make more tomorrow.” Zhuang Qingning responded with a smile.
Seeing that Zhuang Qingning took her words into account, the auntie felt quite flattered. She was almost overflowing with satisfaction, chuckling away as she paid before finally favourably taking her tofu and leaving.
Bai San who was standing on the side seemed pensive, then proposed, “Speaking of the inconvenience of transporting tofu to town, 1 have to drive the bullock cart to town every day, so how about I pick you up every morning?” “Looking at where you were waiting for the cart last time, 1 guess you live in Enji Village, right? I live in Bai family village. If we go this way, we just happen to be en route.”
“I don’t think it’s worth the trouble. When I get up in the morning, I can just make a detour to your village, drop you in town, and it won’t delay much time at all.”
Zhuang Qingning had been pondering over the inconvenience of flagging down carts on the road every day. She was considering to find someone in the village who comes to town daily, has a bullock cart, could help her transport the tofu, and has a good reputation.
However, she hadn’t found a suitable candidate after much thought. But now that Bai San suggested this, she thought it was feasible.
“That would be very kind. It’s just that it would be a bother for Uncle Bai to have to make a detour.” Zhuang Qingning replied, “We do live in Enji Village, just a couple of houses away from the entrance.”
“All, what’s all this talk about it being a bother?” Bai San scratched his ear and said, “I’ve also been thinking about having to come here every day just to buy tofu. If I could help you transport the tofu, I could directly take the tofu with me and save myself the trouble.”
“So don’t worry about the cart fee, just make sure I can buy tofu from you every day.” Bai San said cheerfully.
Not taking the cart fee, Zhuang Qingning naturally wouldn’t agree.
After a round of negotiations with Bai San, they finally agreed upon a time for Bai San to pick them up every morning. As for the cart fee, Bai San agreed not to accept it, but they had to guarantee that he could buy eight pounds of tofu every day for just five coins.
In this way, neither side felt they were at a loss, and both gained convenience.
Bai San felt that this decision was not bad, after buying his tofu, he left cheerfully.
The remaining pounds of tofu sold out quickly.
“Even though we started a little early today, the tofu still sold out really fast, considering just the time it took to sell out, it was a quarter-hour faster than the large market day yesterday.”
The tofu business was good, and Zhuang Qingsui was beaming with happiness, so much so that her bright, sparkling eyes were like shining stars.
“Yes, your tofu really is selling faster and faster.” Mrs. Liu agreed, “In my opinion, you really do need to make more of this tofu.”
“Also, Zhuang Qingning. Don’t get discouraged by the incident at Fushun Tower. People living in this world are bound to encounter a few deceitful ones. Even if Fushun Tower failed, you can still try elsewhere. If you can supply to restaurants and shops, your business can grow even bigger.”
“I have been thinking about it.” Zhuang Qingning said, “I think this time, the waiter at Fushun Tower was able to trick me because 1 was new and it was assumed that my tofu wouldn’t sell well. I was despised and bullied for being eager to sell my tofu. This time I stood my ground and got the money back, next time if I meet someone more crafty, I’m afraid the money would just be gone..”
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