Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 335: Discussing Cooperation

"Who’s there?"

Liu Cuilan raised her voice and shouted toward the door, soon a strong male voice responded from outside.

"Auntie, hello, is Comrade Su Xiaoxiao at home?"

The voice sounded so polite.

Liu Cuilan glanced at her third daughter with surprise, coming to find the third one, and it’s a man, could it be...

"Third child, why are you still standing there? Hurry and open the door. You didn’t even mention such an important matter to me in advance, so I could have prepared a couple of dishes."

Instantly connecting it to her future son-in-law, seeing her third daughter not moving, she gave her a push and urged, "Hurry up, why are you just standing there? Don’t keep the guest waiting."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

Did her mom misunderstand something? The voice outside was obviously Skinny’s, probably here for serious business.

Seeing her mom bustling around, wiping tables and sweeping floors—clearly misunderstanding—she was about to explain when Liu Cuilan interrupted, "Hurry up, go open the door!"

Forget it, better open the door first.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t have time to explain, she quickly walked over to open the door.

The courtyard door opened, standing at the entrance were two figures, one fat and one thin, indeed Skinny and Liu Dadan.

"Comrade Su."

Both stood at the entrance with broad smiles, carrying numerous things in their hands.

A jar of malted milk, five or six big red apples, a pound of meat, a dozen eggs—they really invested heavily.

Su Xiaoxiao curiously looked the two up and down, "Do you guys have any business?"

Skinny chuckled, "Comrade Su, we were just passing by and thought to check on you."

Passing by?

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t believe it; who passes by with so many things?

These two were clearly hiding something.

Feeling unsettled under her gaze, Skinny awkwardly explained, "We also wanted to discuss some cooperation with Comrade Su."

"Weren’t the sewing machines supposed to be retrieved tomorrow? There’s still one day left."

Su Xiaoxiao thought they were rushing about the sewing machines, frowned and said.

"The sewing machines aren’t urgent, we came for other business."

Seeing her misunderstanding, Skinny explained everything as if pouring beans from a bamboo tube.

Turns out, a new electronic watch appearing in the market recently became popular, cheaper than brand watches yet offering more functions.

Both guys sharply caught the business opportunity and put great effort into finding out that the supply surprisingly originated from Su Xiaoxiao, essentially prompting their visit to discuss cooperation.

Su Xiaoxiao was also surprised that the electronic watches she randomly sold were so well-received.

Opportunities for money shouldn’t be missed.

She immediately looked at the two, "How do you want to cooperate? Let me hear it."

Skinny laughed sheepishly, rubbing his hands, just about to speak when a head suddenly popped out behind Su Xiaoxiao, startling him.

"Third child, why aren’t you letting them in?"

Liu Cuilan looked over kindly, but upon recognizing the two figures standing in front—one fat and one thin—her expression froze instantly.

One was as thin as a stick, the other had a scar on his face; neither looked like good folks.

If one of them were to become her son-in-law, she’d be furious.

Her third child better not be fooled by these two punks.

Liu Cuilan’s enthusiasm vanished: "Our house is small, no need to let you guys in. Discuss whatever you have right here."

Skinny: "..."

He had lifted one foot up, only to see Liu Cuilan gazing at them with disdain, as if she was about to directly drive them away.

Wasn’t she letting them in just moments ago? Why has she changed her mind so quickly?

Though, they’re primarily here for business talks; discussing things anywhere works as long as they can secure the electronic watch supply. Standing and talking at the door was completely fine.

Su Xiaoxiao realized her mom misunderstood and quickly explained, "Mom, they’re here for business talks, just a few words and they’ll leave."

Turns out they were here to discuss business, their arrival startled her.

Skinny quickly expressed, "Auntie, we came suddenly and didn’t bring much good stuff. Please accept these for the kids at home, don’t mind it."

Meanwhile, he secretly shot Liu Dadan a look.

Liu Dadan, catching on, promptly handed all the items over to Liu Cuilan.

Holding a bunch of things, Liu Cuilan’s expression turned awkward.

See what she has done, those two young lads, though not so good-looking, seemed decent-hearted.

"Why don’t you come inside and sit? Have a drink and rest for a while."

Liu Cuilan gathered her things, putting on a smile again.

Taking so many items from them left her feeling uneasy, "You can take these things with you when you leave, they’re too precious, Auntie can’t accept them."

She nearly drove them away mistaking them for her third child’s suitors, feeling somewhat awkward after realizing the truth.

"No, no, Auntie, we’ll keep it short, we still have things to handle later."

The two dared not enter the house—Comrade Su’s mom was as quick-changing as a Sichuan opera; if she kicked them out again once inside, it would be even more embarrassing.

"Mom, take the things inside, I’ll chat with them briefly, it won’t take long."

Su Xiaoxiao broke the awkward atmosphere—considering how much the pair profited from her supply, she took the items with a clear conscience.

"You child, how can you accept so many things from them?"

Liu Cuilan disagreed; they weren’t her third child’s partner, she shouldn’t accept their stuff.

"You chat away, I’ll head inside and get some pickled cucumbers for you."

Feeling uncomfortable about taking their stuff for nothing, she thought cucumbers are rare goodies these days, swiftly headed indoors with her things.

Once she left, Skinny dared to continue: "Comrade Su, here’s what we’re thinking, if you can hand over the electronic watch sales to us, we can split the profits fifty-fifty, and we’ll cover the costs."

Having collaborated before, Skinny trusted Su Xiaoxiao completely.

Especially after learning Chen Tieshan offered Su Xiaoxiao a three-and-a-half-point profit, he couldn’t sit still anymore.

If that miser Chen Tieshan could offer three and a half points, he couldn’t lag behind.

This time he proposed five whole points.

With few subordinates under him, a five-point profit was enough to share around.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t expect him to be so generous; she thought for a moment and agreed right away, "Alright, let me know how many electronic watches you need, like the sewing machines, come get them tomorrow. I’ll give you the sewing machine price at a hundred seventy per unit."

Su Xiaoxiao generously set a price lower than she offered Chen Tieshan.

Since they conceded fifty percent of the profits, she should also show some goodwill.

The pair previously paid two hundred twenty per unit for supplies, and now the price drops by fifty. Comrade Su was indeed generous.

Skinny was originally feeling a bit distressed over giving half the profits, but now he congratulated himself for his generosity earlier.

Liu Cuilan rushed out holding a coarse porcelain jar, only to see Su Xiaoxiao walking back alone.

She looked past Su Xiaoxiao, failing to spot the two dubious-looking male comrades, and asked puzzled, "Where did they go? Why did they leave? I haven’t given them the pickled cucumbers."

"Mom, let’s keep these for ourselves, they don’t want them."

There’s only so little stored up, and the family was too frugal to consume it themselves; why give it away?

Su Xiaoxiao took the jar, heading inside, just as she reached the door, suddenly a line appeared before her eyes, halting her steps right away.