His older brother had told him the deal: he'd handle the research and production side of things, and though he'd take a little loss, it was fair enough—each ice cream would be sold for six cents, and he'd get four cents, leaving only two cents for Su Li.
Su Li immediately began counting on his fingers, doing the math. Two cents for each ice cream—if he could sell thirty a day, that would add up quickly. Wow, the numbers shocked him! This was way faster than collecting scraps for money.
After class, Su Li placed his ice cream box on his desk and opened the lid of his insulated container. He pulled out a pink ice cream and handed it to Gao Ming. "Gao Ming, this is my big brother's new invention—a magical snack to beat the heat and satisfy your cravings. It's mixed-flavor ice cream. I'll give you a strawberry one to try. It's so delicious, and you can't find it anywhere outside."
