Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 229: The Thought Process is Correct (1/2)

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: The Thought Process is Correct

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“Look if this could be done…”

Dong Dazhu didn’t hide anything, and told Zhuang Qingning all his thoughts and the general reasons.

They often interacted, and Zhuang Qingning knew that Dong Dazhu was straightforward and honest, trustworthy and methodical. But his cousin…

Zhuang Qingning smiled faintly and said: “Brother Dong, this isn’t a small matter. We need to discuss it thoroughly before making a decision. I can’t promise you anything right now.”

“For others, it may just seem like selling tofu. As a tofu grinder, if someone is willing to buy from you or even open a shop to sell your product, you should be grateful. But tofu is not like beans or wheat. It’s not something you can stock up at home and simply rejoice when someone comes over to buy.”

“Tofu has to be ground fresh. You have to set up a stall in advance. Just like my tofu shop, every day how much tofu, tofu skin, dried tofu we produce is almost predetermined. If someone needs more one day, it’s simply not possible.”

“If we are to open a tofu shop, I will have to expand the tofu pots, buy grinders, hire more people, and the output would be nearly fixed. If this tofu has to be sold according to the quantity each day and your shop can’t sell it, if you’re ordering varying quantities each day, it would make things difficult for me.”

“Generally, I am a seller, and you’re the buyer. What you do with the product after buying is your business. If it can’t be sold or rots in the shop, it has nothing to do with my tofu shop. But I intend for my tofu shop to continue long term. You must ensure constant demand and reputation for the tofu shop to succeed. If a shop is opened merely for the sake of it, without maintaining the reputation, it may turn people away. In the future, my market in the county town would be completely cut off, causing a loss.”

“Moreover, while my tofu shop may not make a lot, it makes a steady income. If a shop was opened all of a sudden, causing more stalls to be set up, I would have to bear the risk of potential loss. This would cause unease, and it would be a loss.”

“So, this isn’t something we can just casually decide. We need to ensure at least 80% success probability before we can do this. We need to discuss all aspects carefully. But since you’re not the one opening the shop, it’s not exactly in your place to discuss this.”

“Does Miss Zhuang mean…” Dong Dazhu scratched his ears.

“If it’s your cousin who wants to do this, why not let him talk to me about it? That way, I can assess the situation before making a decision.” Zhuang Qingning smiled.

“I get it, Miss Zhuang. This really isn’t a simple matter, and it’s not something I can decide by passing along a message. We really do need to discuss it well.”

Dong Dazhu said, “In that case, I’ll talk to my cousin when I get home. He also has to prepare how big the shop will be, where it will be opened, how it will sell, and how much inventory he will need from you every day. We will also need to set up a meeting where he can speak with you carefully about this.”

“That’s exactly what I was saying.” Zhuang Qingning smiled, “Not to hide anything from Brother Dong, but I have been thinking about opening a shop in the county town. I’m just too occupied with the tofu shop and the one in the town to consider anything else.”