Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1031 - 010 Grand Style

Chapter 1031: 010 Grand Style

Since that was the case, Lin Yuan didn’t ask further, as long as Chen Zhu was filial to the Old Chen couple.

On this visit to see Lin Yuan, Zhao Hongde had taken time out of his busy schedule, as there were many matters in the palace needing his attention. After chatting with Lin Yuan for a while, he hurriedly left.

As he was leaving, Zhao Hongde drew a stack of silver notes from his sleeve and pushed them towards Lin Yuan, saying, "Brother knows that since your family has come to the Capital city, the Xia family is definitely taking good care of you. However, you are new here and there are many places in this mansion that need silver. Take these silver notes for now; if it’s not enough, have someone find me in the palace. You have my Jade Pendant, with it, the guards at the palace gate won’t dare to neglect you."

Looking at the stack of silver notes on the table, Lin Yuan felt both grateful and amused. She pushed the silver notes back and chuckled, "I appreciate the thought, big brother. But you might have forgotten that I am a businesswoman, I lack everything but silver."

Zhao Hongde was startled, then shook his head self-deprecatingly, "That’s true; I forgot that this little girl of mine is all focused on making money. I heard from Ah Zheng that the off-season vegetables you’ve been dealing with have earned you a large sum this year at Fuman Building. You might even have more silver in your pocket than I do!"

His words were not a joke. Zhao Hongde was an upright person who never formed cliques for personal gain and did not have the support of an inn-owning maternal family like Zhao Hongsheng. Otherwise, Xia Zheng wouldn’t have focused so diligently on earning money to help him smooth relations in the past.

Lin Yuan nodded with a smile, "These off-season vegetables indeed make a lot of money, but there are still many drawbacks. In fact, my uncle started researching them two years ago, but we only started seeing a little bit of success last year, and it was all with some common vegetables. If we talk about the more expensive, tastier ones, they probably need more meticulous cultivation."

Zhao Hongde lowered his eyes, thought for a moment, then said, "Little sister, I have a suggestion, but I’m not sure if I should say it."

"Big brother, why are you being so polite with me?" Lin Yuan looked at him amusingly, "You’re treating me like an outsider."

Zhao Hongde laughed heartily and said, "Since that’s the case, I’ll speak frankly. Previously, your vegetables were only supplied to Fuman Building and a few branches. Have you considered taking it a step further?"

A step further?

Lin Yuan looked intently at Zhao Hongsheng and said, "Are you suggesting I bring these vegetables into the Capital city? Honestly, I indeed considered the Capital city as a major client. However, these vegetables are too fragile; not to mention off-season, even transporting in-season vegetables over long distances is quite challenging."

Zhao Hongde nodded and smiled, "Although big brother hasn’t farmed vegetables, I’ve already asked others about these issues, that’s why I’m discussing this with you today. Since transporting them from Zhuma Town isn’t feasible, why not grow them near the Capital city? This would significantly reduce transportation costs and losses."

Seeing Lin Yuan’s eyes slowly light up, Zhao Hongde knew his idea was feasible and continued, "Moreover, just like Zhuma Town, regardless of the Capital city’s bustling appearance, there are quite a few rural areas and lands outside the city perfect for growing vegetables."

It had to be said, Zhao Hongde’s suggestion was highly creative. Initially, Lin Yuan only planned to open her own inn in the Capital city, but where to open it, how to do it, and what unique features to attract customers, she really hadn’t thought through yet.

Unexpectedly, this frugal big brother of hers had already thought ahead for her, truly giving her another path to explore.

"Good," Lin Yuan nodded and laughed, "So big brother, you do have a good head for business, haha, it would be a waste not to use that brain of yours to make money."

Complimenting aside, the difficulties still needed to be faced.

Lin Yuan furrowed her brow and added, "Planting off-season vegetables requires not only land but suitable conditions as well, and my uncle took over a year just to be successful. I don’t think it’s possible to start planting around the Capital city this year, but my aunt is interested in developing her vineyard here. When she and my uncle come to the Capital city together, we’ll have some family support."

Indeed, Lin Yuan had her own motives; if Liu Limin and Liu Siliang both developed in the Capital city, then the Fan’s couple would definitely come too, regarding her uncle and his wife, it would be up to them.