After receiving the money, Kamisato Ayaka immediately began to act.
She asked about Granny Ruoxin's location, then went to speak with her.
She planned to purchase 200 tons of grain.
Afterward, it would be transported back to Inazuma.
In fact, even if she didn't buy it herself, someone from Inazuma would still transport grain.
But the price would be more expensive.
After all, merchants must profit.
Buying it directly was far cheaper.
By the second half of the year, when the new harvest arrived, Inazuma would no longer be short of grain.
The main reason was the new high-yield crops.
In addition, a large amount of farmland had been reclaimed this year.
Basically, all usable land had been reclaimed.
If it still wasn't enough, then they would consider further imports.
Ayaka found Granny Ruoxin and explained her purpose.
When Granny Ruoxin heard that Ayaka wished to buy 200 tons of grain at once, she was startled.
"Girl, I can't make that decision."
"I need to ask the Liyue Qixing for permission."
Granny Ruoxin didn't dare agree recklessly.
Even if Liyue had a surplus this year, 200 tons was still significant.
Selling that much without the Qixing's approval was impossible.
Hearing this, Ayaka froze for a moment.
"Then what if I get Lord Takumi's approval, along with Miss Ningguang's?"
Granny Ruoxin nodded.
"If both of them approve, then I have no objections."
"It would be best if you contact them directly."
She smiled.
If Takumi and Ningguang agreed, there would be no problem.
Ayaka nodded.
"Then I'll call Miss Ningguang."
"Takumi is here too, but he's busy."
"He asked me to buy grain, so asking Ningguang will be enough."
Ayaka then took out her phone and made a video call to Ningguang.
Granny Ruoxin was surprised.
She glanced at Ayaka thoughtfully.
It seemed Ayaka and Takumi had a good relationship.
With her experienced eyes, she could clearly see that this girl had feelings for Takumi.
Takumi really was quite charming.
Granny Ruoxin sighed inwardly.
Before long, Ayaka connected with Ningguang.
She briefly explained the situation.
After listening, Ningguang was surprised.
"Two hundred tons? That's fine."
"Let Granny Ruoxin allocate it for you."
"I'll instruct Nuwa to issue the related tasks."
Ningguang quickly gave the answer.
Since Ayaka needed it, Liyue could sell it to her.
They would simply reduce the amount sold to merchants.
Granny Ruoxin, who watched the call, also nodded.
"Since Miss Ningguang has no objection, then everything is fine."
"Come with me, girl."
"I'll take you to make the arrangements."
Granny Ruoxin headed toward the granary.
Dried grain was continuously being delivered inside.
The collectors had already received Ningguang's orders:
Reduce the amount sold to merchants.
But not too drastically.
Each merchant would receive a few dozen tons less.
It wasn't a major issue.
Once they understood, they immediately began readjusting the allocations.
Granny Ruoxin soon arrived with Ayaka.
She explained everything to the workers.
They immediately began preparing the requested quantity.
With Granny Ruoxin's help, Ayaka obtained everything smoothly.
They were weighing and preparing all the needed grain.
Tomorrow, Ayaka would bring in a ship and take everything away.
She had already begun arranging it.
Meanwhile, Takumi had been brewing wine all day.
Several types were completed.
Because of this, he even crafted several new stoves.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible to finish everything today.
Takumi also noticed something else—
Mr. Zhang's youngest son seemed quite capable.
Very suitable for management.
He used to oversee a warehouse in Liyue Harbor.
But with more and more work in Qingcezhuang, he returned home with his older brother to help farm.
Perhaps when the winery opened, Takumi could let him manage it.
He could brew wine too—not as well as his father, but still very good.
Having him help manage things was a solid option.
Takumi's attention shifted toward the Zhang family.
Mr. Zhang had two sons.
The older son was married and even had a daughter.
The granddaughter attended school in Guiliyuan and only returned on weekends.
The younger son was unmarried.
But it seemed he liked someone already.
Takumi didn't ask for details.
There was no need to rush.
The winery could be built with Takumi's power alone.
He could establish it in the shortest possible time.
After they finished today's batch, Takumi said:
"Old man, I'll come again tomorrow."
"I'll start building the winery."
"You'll be the head brewmaster."
"And prepare some raw materials."
"I'll arrange everything."
"Just be ready."
Takumi stored all the wine brewed that day.
Then he told Mr. Zhang his plans.
Hearing this, Mr. Zhang's eyes lit up.
"Alright!"
"No problem!"
"I'll follow your lead."
The old man had no objections. Takumi could arrange things however he wanted.
After agreeing, Kamisato Ayaka returned.
Seeing her, Takumi said goodbye to the old man:
"Old man, I'll head out first."
"I'll be back tomorrow."
"Get ready."
Ayaka followed silently.
After a short walk, they left Qingcezhuang and returned to Guiliyuan.
"Is your wine all brewed?"
Ayaka asked with interest.
Takumi nodded.
"All done."
"We'll go again tomorrow. Get the boat ready."
"We'll bring everything by ship."
Takumi looked at the wine stored in his spatial equipment and couldn't help smiling.