Three points are destined, seven points depend on face

"I heard that you want to purchase goods from me? For the sake of my brother-in-law, I can give you the lowest price."

Why did Xia Chuntao feel so awkward when she heard this?

What does "for my brother-in-law's sake" mean?

It seems like your brother-in-law and I have nothing to do with each other, right?

"Boss Song, I just want to buy some goods and do some small business. You don't have to do it for anyone's sake."

"Also, I have nothing to do with the county magistrate, if that's what you want to know."

"Haha, I don't know if it matters or not, but my brother-in-law has mentioned you several times in front of my sister. He also said that he wants my sister to interact with you more and gain more knowledge."

Song Hui flicked his elastic robe and looked at Xia Chuntao with a smile.

"I don't understand. What kind of knowledge can you, a village woman, give my sister?"

Xia Chuntao pursed her lips, really baffled.

WTF!

Do you think everyone would be surprised by his brother-in-law's rat-like behavior?

If it weren't for the fact that he looked like her brother, she would be so indifferent to him!

No wonder Song Hui looked at her so strangely, as if he thought she was a vixen.

Xia Chuntao didn't have time to talk to Song Hui about such silly things. There was always a place for him to stay.

"I'm here to do business with Daxi Trading Company. However, Boss Song must not like me as a small customer. Let's not waste each other's time and say goodbye."

After finishing speaking, Xia Chuntao turned around and left Daxi Trading Company without looking back.

Song Hui watched Xia Chuntao's tall figure disappear from the door of the trading house, feeling like a punch on cotton, feeling depressed in his heart.

Why doesn't this woman retort?

If she leaves without proving her innocence, isn't she afraid that he will find trouble with her?

If Xia Chuntao knew Song Hui's thoughts, he would definitely tell him: Don't speculate.

If Daxi Trading Company cannot purchase goods, it will have no choice but to go to Rongcheng to purchase goods.

Rongcheng is a large northern province, and Xiyang County is just a county under its jurisdiction. There is no doubt that if you can find a good source of goods in Rongcheng, it will definitely be more affordable than purchasing goods from Daxi Trading Company.

The main reason why most local merchants do not go to Rongcheng to purchase goods is because it is three hundred miles from Xiyang to Rongcheng, and a round trip by horse-drawn carriage takes at least eight or nine days, which is expensive and takes a long time.

Although we follow the official road, things are not always peaceful on the road. There are always bandits robbing homes in remote places. If people and money are lost, the loss will be great.

When Xia Chuntao was considering whether to go to Rongcheng, Li Yuee had already found two shops as per her request.

One is in the West Market, where there are many ordinary people. Food and clothing prices in this street are relatively affordable, and there are usually fewer people shopping in the middle of the afternoon. This shop is at the corner of the street. It has a large area and the rent is relatively low, only three taels of silver a month. In addition, the shop used to sell books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones. It is also very clean and has many bookshelves.

One is located in the most prosperous Longxing Street, which is a paradise for wealthy people. The last time they sold lucky bags, the business was not very good. However, the area of ​​the shop here is only half that of the one in the West Market, but the monthly rent is five taels of silver.

Whether it's expensive or cheap, it all depends on how you use it.

Based on his current financial strength, Xia Chuntao finally settled on a shop in Xishi. As for the shop on Longxing Street, well, that is the direction of her efforts!

Finally, we negotiated with the landlord and paid one year's rent.

Bookshelf is also excellent for storing goods, which saves Xia Chuntao the cost of making shelves. There is also a warehouse behind the shop, which is very convenient for storing and retrieving goods.

The only downside is that because the shop is large and the window paper has limited light transmittance, the back half of the shop looks darker, not to mention on cloudy days.

Who wants to buy things in a dark shop?

Xia Chuntao decisively broke the bank and asked Liulichang to customize several pieces of translucent glass to install on the windows. Although it is not as transparent as modern glass, the effect is already very good.

The shops are all booked, so we have to go to Rongcheng. Xia Chuntao found a group of dealers who were going to Rongcheng at the big car shop, packed her bags and prepared to set off.

"Mom, how long will it take for you to come back?" Alai asked with a frown.

"As little as half a month, as much as twenty days."

"Mom, can you please not go?" Alai's eyes were red, "Dad, I also went to Rongcheng and never came back."

"Mom, don't go, don't go!" Niuniu cried and hugged Xia Chuntao, the little knot on her head drooping sadly.

Xia Chuntao sat the two children on her lap.

"Mom will definitely come back. Mom also brought many good things to Zhu Lailai and Zhu Niuniu. Don't you want gifts?"

The two children shook their heads, "We don't want gifts, we want our mother by our side."

Looking at the way the two left-behind children who were about to take up their duties looked at him, to be honest, Xia Chuntao felt quite sad.

But how can life be so satisfying?

"If Mom doesn't go out to work, we will have to live a hard life. If we get sick, we may not even have money for medical treatment. What will we do then?"

Alai raised his head and said, "We can ask Grandpa Liang, Aunt Zhao and Aunt Yue'e to borrow money. Aren't they very good to my mother?"

"Fool, you have to pay back the money you borrowed. If you never repay the loan, then you are no longer a rogue? Are you going to be rogues?"

The two children shook their heads vigorously. Everyone in the village hated the scoundrels.

Xia Chuntao touched the soft hair of the two children,

"Even if your father is gone, we still have to live well and live with dignity. We can't expect help from others."

The two children nodded confusedly.

"Let's do this. Mom will have sex with you guys and promise that she will come back on time, okay?"

"Then... okay, mother, you have to keep your word!"

Xia Chuntao held out her little finger, "Okay! Hang yourself with a hook, and you won't be allowed to change for a hundred years. Whoever changes will be a puppy."

After completing the careful hooking ceremony with the children and entrusting the two children to the care of Sister Zhao, Xia Chuntao quietly left Daxi Village at night.

After meeting up with other merchants at the large cart shop, at dawn, more than 20 horse-drawn carriages, either carrying people or hauling goods, set off from Xiyang County in a mighty manner.

In order to make it easier to go out, Xia Chuntao specially dressed up. Her eyebrows were thickened, her lips were whitened, all exposed areas were blackened, and she wore coarse men's clothing. At first glance, he doesn't really stand out, just like a small salesman walking around the streets.

Xia Chuntao was quite satisfied. During the four-day journey, like other merchants, she stayed in inns and ate whenever she needed. She also made friends with several merchants on the way.

"Dalang, judging from your energy, you will definitely be able to do business."

Xia Chuntao has already become a brother-in-law, claiming to be the eldest son of the family. Her family is in decline, so she is a small peddler walking around the streets, looking for business opportunities in Rongcheng.

Xia Chuntao bowed to the other party and continued: "Brother Cheng, good luck. I heard that Rongcheng is very prosperous. I, a country bumpkin, want to see it. Anyway, it's not selling anywhere. Maybe there are more in Rongcheng." Good opportunities are waiting for me!”

Several people around said yes.

Merchant A: "Da Lang is right. Although Xiyang County is good, it is still far behind Rongcheng."

Merchant B: "If nothing else, Rongcheng has many kinds of goods, and Xiyang doesn't have many of them."

"Oh? What's the reason for this?"