Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 232 - 229: "Miss Ruan, are you serious? Can we really make money selling our corn?
Ruan Mian wasn’t just here for the price.
She quickly pulled out the prepared cooperation document and handed it to Mr. Yi.
"The price is negotiable, not much, and I won’t charge a penny for the recipe. No matter the season or weather, there will be a steady supply of corn in the future."
Mr. Yi was hearing for the first time that this raw grain could be steadily supplied regardless of the season?
"Mr. Yi, it’s all clearly written on the paper. If I’m unable to fulfill any part of this, you can terminate our cooperation at any time."
To Mr. Yi, this document seemed like a fortune falling from the sky, and the price was quite suitable, so he decisively signed it.
After receiving this contract, she immediately proceeded to document the dessert recipe as stated, and in exchange for Mr. Yi’s first payment of corn.
The corn could be delivered tomorrow to the Heart Restaurant.
When she returned to the house with this news, the villagers were stunned.
"Miss Ruan, is this true? Can we really sell this corn for money?"
Ruan Mian immediately had them prepare the predetermined corn, and after it was bagged, distributed the corresponding silver coins to the villagers.
"Of course it can be sold, and it can be sold steadily in the future. As long as you can grow it, I can help you sell it."
For a moment, the villagers gathered together were overwhelmed with joy, lamenting: "This is wonderful! This way, we cannot only earn silver coins but also not waste any grain!"
"Thank you, Miss Ruan, thank you for your great idea!" Seeing the villagers thanking her one after another, Ruan Mian took the opportunity to propose.
"My fellow villagers, this is just a small favor. We are all from the same village and have endured hardships together. Getting to this point is not easy."
"Mutual help is even more necessary, so there’s no need to thank me. However, I do have a matter I wish to ask you all for help with."
Bringing such benefits to everyone, her request was naturally echoed by many.
"Miss Ruan, feel free to speak! We will surely lend you our full support!"
In response, Ruan Mian smiled gently before speaking.
"Previously, my brother and Mr. Xue wanted to join forces to build the village’s private school, but my brother hasn’t returned yet, and the school issue can’t be delayed any longer."
"I ask all of you, if you find the time, to lend a hand at the school site. Many hands make light work; the sooner the school building is completed, the sooner the village’s men and women, young and old, can go to school."
The intention was great, but as soon as the words were out, someone raised a doubt.
"Miss Ruan, we are quite old; there’s no need for us to read. It’s good for the children to attend school, but can the girls also read?"
"Only through education can one master destiny and leave poverty behind to return to the Capital City and restore the family’s honor. The glory of the family shouldn’t rely solely on one little boy."
"No matter if it’s a girl or someone older, even an elder over sixty; if you wish to read and are willing to study, we have teachers to educate."
"As everyone knows, my brother is a compiler at the Hanlin Academy, an educated man who can teach. My father was once a literate person too; even though he later engaged in merchant activities, he can still teach something basic."
"Moreover, among the women I rescued from Xingjia recently, there are those who have been educated from a young age. They were once students of Scholar Zhang Dao Yan, a renowned Grand Scholar."
"Is that the same Scholar Zhang who taught the Crown Prince, noble children of Dukes and reputable men of the court?"
"Precisely."
For a moment, the person gasped! Though everyone found it hard to believe, Ruan Mian’s credibility still held in the village.
They lived the stable life they did thanks to the help from Miss Ruan and her family.
Not to mention, repairing the school benefited the entire village. Whether or not they were paid, they were willing to help.
Almost every household sent someone to Mr. Xue’s, planning to begin work as soon as the weather permitted.
The sooner the school was repaired, the sooner they could start reading.
Later, Ruan Mian discussed with Zhang Yue about having her bring along other students of Elder Zhang to teach the village’s girls and women.
To better facilitate acceptance, they divided everyone roughly into four different classes based on age and gender, tailoring education to ensure the best results.
They planned to discuss more specific course content upon her brother’s return, with all the teaching staff providing input.
After settling this matter, she went to the garrison to visit her aunt.
Coincidentally, her aunt wanted to see her, and upon her arrival at the garrison, she immediately took her to the shop’s backyard for a chat.
Upon hearing about Ruan Mian’s experiences in Xingjia, her aunt lamented deeply regarding Elder Zhang’s passing.
"Elder Zhang, what a pity. So long as these wicked people aren’t eradicated, this world will continually have cases like Elder Zhang being persecuted!"
"But this isn’t something we can intervene in overnight. Right now, strengthening our commercial empire is most important! By the way, I’ve found a shop at Guishe Fang, and I can take you there to have a look. If you approve, we can pay the final installment."
Her aunt’s dedication to her responsibilities ensured nothing was amiss.
Sure enough, when Ruan Mian saw the two large shops in prime locations with great feng shui, she was very pleased.
"Aunt, you’re remarkable! If I remember correctly, these two shops were once used for Money Shop business, right? Such great locations aren’t cheap."
Upon hearing this, her aunt proudly placed her hands on her hips, almost overflowing with pride.
"I make sure things are done properly. The price for these shops was higher than usual, but I got them for the lowest price possible, thanks to Wang the Second’s connections."
Seems like Wang the Second has become her aunt’s follower now; her aunt truly has a way with people.
Ruan Mian gave a thumbs up and immediately paid the final installment, bagging the two large shops.
As they passed by a grocery store, Ruan Mian noticed the red window decorations and red ribbons hanging outside and suddenly stopped.
Her aunt noticed and teased, "Are you still thinking about marrying Mr. Xie again? Last time, you bought quite a lot."
Ruan Mian laughed at her joke and truthfully explained, "I was thinking of getting something for my sister. My sister said General Huo would come here with a proposal after returning from his mission in the Capital City."
"Really? That’s wonderful news!" Her aunt had met Huo Zong and heard of his achievements, not to mention he’s now the Great General stationed at the border.
Given Qing’er’s transformation from a convict to a civilian and marrying such an upstanding Great General, it’s not easy.
With this, her aunt weighed her purse and snapped her fingers, pulling Ruan Mian into the shop.
"Shopkeeper, take this, and this, and this. Wrap them all up for me! I’m taking them all!"
