After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 442 Benefiting the People

"Can you tell me what this business is about now?" Bai Ningchuan asked softly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile as warm as the spring breeze.

His handsome face seemed to be gilded by the sun, and his whole body exuded a gentle, elegant temperament that made people fall in love with him.

Even though he was discussing a business that might be considered vulgar by others, his words and actions did not reveal the shrewdness and commercialism commonly seen in businessmen.

On the contrary, he was like a gentleman who was detached from the world and faced all this with an elegant and calm attitude.

No wonder Xinyan is so obsessed with him. Which girl can stand this?

Even if we put aside Bai Ningchuan's appearance, his temperament and family background are quite good.

But for Sun Xinyan, she probably can't get rid of his appearance.

Tsk tsk, she is a fellow traveler. Fortunately, these two people have completely different definitions and preferences of beauty.

As for her, she prefers men like Chu Yan who have a slightly cold and even rough temperament.

This type of man seems to have a unique charm that deeply attracts her attention.

He may not be a gentle and delicate man like Bai Ningchuan, but the determination and courage that radiates from the inside out can make people feel awe and admiration.

There seems to be a burning heart hidden under Chu Yan's cold appearance, like a flame covered by ice and snow, waiting for someone to discover and ignite it.

And she is exactly the one who is willing to get close to the fire and feel its warmth.

Oh, Qian Duoduo thought shamelessly.

"What are you looking at? Mr. Bai is asking you a question." Sun Xinyan pinched Qian Duoduo's hand gently. She knew that Qian Duoduo was not interested in Bai Ningchuan.

Qian Duoduo suddenly leaned close to Sun Xinyan's ear and told her what he had just thought. After that, he chuckled, which made Sun Xinyan blush. She had to pretend to be calm and gently hit Qian Duoduo.

Bai Ningchuan and Chu Yan watched the two girls whispering in front of them, but they didn't dare to ask.

"Ahem, sorry, I suddenly remembered something else. The business I'm talking about is very simple. I'm talking about making sugar."

"Making sugar?" Three voices sounded at the same time.

"Yes, sugar production. The sugar that people eat on a daily basis is mostly rough in texture, poor in taste, and far from sweet enough.

However, only I know another way to make sugar - by cleverly using sugarcane to make sucrose, which can not only solve the current problem, but also bring unexpected surprises and wonderful taste.

Most importantly, the price will be much lower than it is now.”

Bai Ningchuan and Chu Yan looked at each other again. Sugar is really a rare thing!

The sugar-making technology of this era was not yet perfect and the output was extremely limited. Being able to taste the sugar was a rare enjoyment.

Unlike later generations, sugar can be found everywhere, whether it is white sugar and rock sugar in the kitchen, or a wide variety of candies and snacks in the store.

Only the rich and powerful could occasionally enjoy the precious sugar shipped from afar.

Ordinary people may never taste real sweetness in their entire lives, and sweetness is simply a luxury.

Sugar has become a symbol of status and wealth, and owning it is like owning a special honor.

Moreover, due to reasons such as inconvenient transportation, even people who can afford sugar cannot consume it in large quantities as they wish.

Every grain of sugar is extremely precious and is carefully preserved, only taken out at special moments to add a touch of sweetness.

Moreover, it is expensive and not easily available to ordinary people.

"The sugar-making process I have in my hands has amazing magic - it can not only achieve large-scale mass production, but also significantly reduce the current high costs.

It can also severely suppress the price, allowing the sweet candy that was originally high-end and only affordable for wealthy people to enter the homes of millions of ordinary people.

Imagine that those children who usually can only watch others eat candy can finally taste this sweetness;

Those old people who have worked hard all their lives can also use this cheap and delicious candy to comfort their tired hearts.

In this way, this is not just an ordinary business, but a great cause that will truly benefit the people!"

"Mr. Bai, what do you think?"

"Of course it's good!" Bai Ningchuan excitedly clapped his right hand with his left hand, and also patted Chu Yan's shoulder, which shows how excited he was.

"I wonder if Miss Yang is serious about what she said?"

"Why would I lie to you about this?"

"Miss Yang, do you know that if sugar can be widely sold in our Great Chu State, it will bring great blessings to ordinary people."

"Yes, it will be such a happy thing when sugar enters the homes of ordinary people. Therefore, this difficult task is handed over to you, Mr. Bai, and Mr. Chu!"

Qian Duoduo said the three words "Mr. Chu" while looking at Chu Yan. Although it seemed that he took it seriously, in Chu Yan's opinion, it sounded a bit like a coquettish act.

But Qian Duoduo was just teasing him.

“However, it should be noted that most sugarcane plants are found in the southern region.

The reason for this is actually very simple, because the unique climate and geographical environment in the south are simply perfect for the growth of sugarcane.

Warm and humid air, abundant sunshine, fertile soil and other conditions work together to create the most ideal growing space for sugarcane.

In comparison, the climate in the north is drier and colder, and cannot quite meet the stringent requirements for sugarcane growth.

Therefore, if you want to get fresh, sweet and high-quality sugarcane, you still have to go to the south to look for it.

However, this project is a bit larger, so I need to send people there to search. I don't have that many people, so I wonder how Mr. Bai is doing?"

"That's easy. Leave it to me."

“Okay. But generally speaking, sugarcane only starts to mature and enter the harvest period in October.

At this time, the sugarcane, after a long period of nourishment from the sun and rain, has grown thick and long, and has accumulated sufficient sugar.

Although it is not yet October, it is best to set out as soon as possible to catch the first batch of sugarcane."

"Okay, then, let's not delay. I'll arrange it today. As for the list you asked me for before, I'll also send someone to deliver it to you as soon as possible."