Chapter 111: Capital, Toothbrush and Soap
Chapter 111: Capital, Toothbrush and Soap
When they arrived at Fengxian Building, the waiter led them directly to a window seat on the second floor, which was a semi-open room.
On one side is a wall, and on the other side is a hollow wooden board with patterns carved with green plants. Opposite the window is a screen with a landscape painting.
Fengxianlou's first floor is just like the lobby of an ordinary restaurant. There is a hollow area in the middle of the second floor, with a circle of tables and chairs set up next to it. Other places outside are filled with this kind of seats.
The third floor is the private room.
There is also a building at the back which is used as an inn, which is quite a grand project.
Wen Yuting looked at the two of them holding hands and said jokingly, "You two have such a good relationship!"
Starting from that restaurant, Jiang Ci held Lin Jingsheng's hand, and later when they got on the carriage, they held each other's hands.
Jiang Ci and Lin Jingsheng then loosened their clasped hands, both of them sweating.
"The relationship between Master Wen and General Ji is even more enviable. Why didn't the general accompany you this time?"
Wen Yuting answered casually, "Bringing him along will delay things."
As soon as he comes, he just wants you to stick with him and disturb his progress in checking the accounts.
It would be better for him to come by himself, check the accounts and finish the work early, and then go back to accompany him.
These words amused Jiang Ci. Just from these two sentences, one could imagine the way these two people got along with each other.
While the dishes were being served, they were chatting in a familiar manner, like friends who had known each other for a long time.
Wen Yuting: "When did you get married? You have such a good relationship."
Lin Jingsheng: "More than three months."
Wen Yu listened and thought about this time and became interested, "No wonder Ji Chen asked you to stay in the capital, but you didn't want to. It turns out that you were in a hurry to go home and marry a handsome husband."
Jiang Ci was confused and curious about what Wen Yu had heard about Lin Jingsheng, but she didn't show it.
Jiang Ci: "He only knows how to make fun of people."
A waiter brought tea and cakes.
"Try this chrysanthemum cake. It's a new cake launched by Fengxianlou. I think it tastes great."
Jiang Ci and Lin Jingsheng each took a piece and put it in their mouths.
It has a fresh and fragrant taste, sweet but not greasy, and is icy cold when you put it in your mouth. It is the most delicious thing Jiang Ci has ever eaten.
But then I thought that this plate of pastries might be enough to pay for their meals here for a few days.
Sure enough, being expensive has its advantages.
Wen Yuting said, "When I arrived at the provincial capital, I found that the soap from Hefenglou was very popular, so I asked someone to buy a few pieces. I really admire the people who make this stuff."
"I've also heard that the toothbrushes are imported from the same place as Fenglou. It's really a place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. You've been here for two days, right?"
Jiang Ci felt the air around them stagnated for a moment, and the hand holding the tea paused for a moment.
Lin Jingsheng sensed the tiny movements of the person next to him and said, "To be honest, this soap was produced by the factory in our village."
Wen Yuting's surprise didn't seem that surprising, but rather it seemed like he was doing it for them to see.
Wen Yuting: "The toothbrush is also produced in your village."
"Ah."
Jiang Ci: "At that time, my family was short of money, so I thought of toothbrushes. After a few attempts, I succeeded. I didn't expect it to sell so well."
"I really admire you. I said that when I first saw you, I felt that you were different from ordinary guys. You are really different and so amazing."
When Wen Yu heard this, his tone was relaxed, just like a joke between friends praising each other.
"Master Wen, you are joking. I heard from Ah Sheng that Master Wen's restaurants and shops are all over the place. This is not worth mentioning."
"In the capital, there are many people who say bad things about me behind my back. Of course, I look down on them, but now I feel a sense of sympathy for you."
Wen Yu thought this was a bit playful and the expression on his face became more lively, as if he was a kid complaining to his friends.
"it's my honour!"
"Brother Ci, I have a feeling that your achievements are not limited to this. After all, you can make me feel that we are kindred spirits. Keep working hard to make more things. In the future, you can sell your products all over Dashun."
I don’t know if it was Wen Yu’s lively and playful beauty or her words that made Jiang Ci’s heart beat fast.
"I'll lend you some good words!"
Lin Jingsheng watched as the two of them got along better and better as they talked.
Didn't Jiang Ci notice anything was wrong? No, they were talking about things that could be known with a little inquiry.
"I heard about toothbrush soap when I came to the capital, and saw people's enthusiasm for it. I thought that after I finished the main purpose of this trip, I would ask someone to find out the source of the goods, and I wanted to get some to buy in the capital. What do you think, Brother Ci?"
"Master Wen, you are discussing business with me."
“Hmm? To be honest, I knew you had soap in your hands these days. I went to several restaurants in the past two days to look for people to cooperate with. Today I just confirmed it.”
"Master Wen is helping the younger generation."
"You could say that I trust my instincts. If I help you, I will make a lot of money in the future."
Those peach blossom eyes were full of confidence, confidence in one's own intuition.
The exquisite dishes were served.
Wen Yuting: "Let's eat first, and then we can talk slowly after we finish eating."
As he ate the exquisite and delicious dishes, Jiang Ci secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It finally gave him a chance to catch his breath.
Jiang Ci didn't sense any malice from Wen Yuting, and even felt full of kindness.
From the conversation with him, Wen Yuting knew how good he was to him. It was really like what he said, that she appreciated him and helped him.
Wen Yuting's approach seemed like a gamble, betting that if she helped him now, she would be able to make a fortune in the future.
He himself had not thought about this, or it could be said that he did not dare to think about it!
The taste of the food here is truly worthy of the reputation of Fengxianlou.
It tastes even better than some of his modern seasonings and cooking methods.
After they finished their meal, the waiter collected the plates and served them a pot of tea.
Jiang Ci: "The toothbrush industry in our area is not large, with only half of the village making it. It just happens to supply Hefenglou, a traveling merchant who cooperates with me, and the grocery store in town.
If you want to buy soap from me and sell it in the capital, you have to wait for some time. Although I have extra soap, it is not a lot."
Wen Yuting said, "I'm not in a hurry about this, but I need to give you an exact number. The population of the capital will be more than that of the prefectural capital, and of course there will be more wealthy people. You can transport it to the capital once a month, 5 toothbrushes and 5 bars of soap each time."
Jiang Ci's heart was burning with excitement as she listened.
They went into more detail.
Fortunately, he had previously asked Li Qing which province the toothbrushes he bought went to. He said it was Liuzhou, which is on the coast. Liuzhou is separated from the capital by two provinces, so it would not affect the capital.
Here the shortcomings of the simple contract are revealed, and it is easy to find loopholes.
However, Jiang Ci didn't want to offend his first partner, and Li Qing was really a rare sincere and easy-going partner.
When the time comes, I'll discuss it with him and make some compensation.
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