Ji Yu

Although Qiyu said that he didn't care and didn't want to care, but after he really took over the business, he was very shrewd and capable.The silk and satin business is not a huge profit, but the income is not only to pay the men's monthly money, but also enough to maintain our usual household, and there is a balance.The money at home is no longer negative growth.

Perhaps it is because he has truly realized that every penny and every tael of silver has been credited to the account, and he is very happy with this business.I can understand him very well, just like I envied A Ping at the beginning, the money I got with my hands and hard work is a peace of mind.Male favorites, or even brothel prostitutes, probably don't feel this way when they sell their bodies for a lot of money.

I think the sense of accomplishment that Qiyu got from this is something he has never had before.So he seriously impressed me.

When he was busy making a living, I took the Tongsheng Examination and successfully obtained the title of scholar.Stepping into the ranks of scholars, you can also receive a few liters of Lumi in the Yamen every month.

My neighbors used to call me "Brother Lin" and "Master Lin", but now they call me "Scholar Lin."

As for the exam, just go and take it once.I have no background, no reputation, and I am not outstanding in Chinese among scholars.Regardless of whether the examiner cheated or not, my chances of getting in were slim.Simply go to participate once, and also see the scenery of this examination room.

"Third Master, Ah Sheng, the guy in the shop, is here."

"Understood, I'll go over now, you pour him a cup of tea", I put down the book in my hand, tidied up my clothes, got up and left the study room, entered the living room, saw A Sheng fidgeting drinking tea, saw me coming in , hurriedly put down the teacup, and said anxiously to me: "Third Master, Second Master and the shopkeeper got into a quarrel, and the quarrel was very fierce. We would like to ask you to persuade me."

quarreling?

"Why are they arguing?" The shopkeeper is a very measured person, and he will not quarrel with the boss over trivial matters.

"The second master wanted to reduce the price of all silks and satins by [-]%. He said that this would attract more customers, and we would earn more if we shipped more. But the shopkeeper disagreed. He said that this was not in line with the rules. We Doing so will offend all colleagues in the city."

Qiyu is indeed willing to use her brains in business.Just thinking about things is not enough.How do I know this?These are things that cannot be learned from books.I don't know it from birth, but some things exist in my mind that has forgotten a lot.I can't think of it when I think about it deliberately, but when I need to use it, a lot of common sense will come out automatically.

I thought about it, and felt that there are some things that I should not talk about outside, so I asked Lao Chen to come in, "Old Chen, go with A Sheng, and ask the second master to come home, and just say that I have something to discuss with him."

Then he said to Ah Sheng, "Tell the shopkeeper that everything will remain as usual for the time being, and there is no need to change the price of the goods. I will tell him the result after my discussion with the second master."

Lao Chen and A Sheng agreed to go.

After a while, Qi Yu came back angrily.He directly took my teacup and drank water, then sat down in front of me, and complained, "Why are you calling me back in such a hurry? Did Ah Sheng and the others come to tell you about the quarrel between me and the shopkeeper?"

"Where did you get so angry?", I hugged him to my side and asked with a smile.

"It's our shop, but the shopkeeper stopped me when I wanted to change the price. If it wasn't for his age, I would have wanted to beat him up."

"Oh? Why do you want to change the price?"

"If the price is lower, it seems that the profit is less, but there must be more customers buying things, and the shipment will be faster. This way, you will earn more..." He explained his thoughts to me with joy.

I nodded patiently while listening to his thoughts.

"Do you think my idea makes sense?"

I nodded, "It makes sense."

"Right, I will tell the shopkeeper tomorrow, if he disagrees again, I will resign him."

"Then do you know who set the price of the original silk and satin cloth?"

"Who?"

"This is a convention of all silk and satin retailers. The price you get from the supplier is the same, and the selling price is a profit added to this price."

"Oh, so what? I'm willing to sell at a reduced price, can't I?"

"If you lower the price, other people will see that there are fewer customers, so they can only lower the price. Then your price will be the same again, and customers will not only come to our store, but you will earn less money."

"what……"

"Lecheng is so big, although there are many silk shops, but our business has been good. There is really no need to use such means to attract customers. If you do this, all the silk shops will follow you to cut prices and lose money. You just I really offended all my colleagues. They have a deep foundation here. If you find one or two people from the government to inspect the store every day, or find local ruffians to make trouble every day, you will not be able to do business. Not to mention the ones who ruin other people's business There are many ways. We are not a wealthy family, and we are no match for them. Our business went smoothly before because we directly took over the business of Boss Qian, and we used the original shopkeeper. Keep two points of incense and love. Seeing that we also abide by the rules, this business can continue safely. To give a simple example, they only need to unite with a few big players to make the supplier stop our goods. Those suppliers Shang will not offend so many people for our family. Our business will not continue."

"You're right," he said dejectedly, "I was thinking too simply. I originally thought that after the price cuts, one or two silk and satin shops would be brought down, so we would reopen the shops and open more shops." How many stores are there?"

"If you have 10 taels of silver, you can probably do it," I laughed.

He said unwillingly: "You are so young, how do you know so much? Is this what Gu Shao taught you?"

"Forget it. If you read a lot, you'll know everything," I said casually.

"Am I stupid?"

"You are not stupid at all." If I were him, I'm afraid I would never have thought of using vicious competition to fight for monopoly.

He leaned against me wearily, seemingly unconsoled.

"If you want to make more money, we can find out if there is a suitable store to sell." I looked at his bright eyes and said slowly, "However, this may not be our long-term residence. If all the cash is exchanged for property, the property will not be taken away in the future.”

"I almost forgot about this," he said with some disappointment, "It would be great if I could settle down here, I really like it here."

"I don't want any turmoil either. It's too far away from the capital, and we don't hear any news there. So I don't know how the matter of our departure ended."

"Those things are really annoying. I'm so troublesome. I just want to live in peace with you. Why do I have to worry so much?"

I lay back and those things were really annoying.

Qiyu also lay down next to me, stared at Fangliang for a while, then came to me, put his arms around my waist, and rested his head on my shoulder, "However, today's life is much more enjoyable than before gone."

"Yeah," I kissed his beautiful eyes, "but tomorrow you will pay the shopkeeper. I wasn't very worried about him at first, but I am completely relieved that he can quarrel with you today. "

He smiled back and kissed me, "I know."

"Ask him for advice on business, and learn more skills. People say that you are a scholar who is useless, and I will count on you in the future. Be careful, you are the one who has to support your family."

"Don't worry, no matter where you go, I can support you," he said boldly.

Because of her status and circumstances, Qiyu was originally very lazy, and she was a little addicted to pleasure.But his personality is actually very strong. When he was locked up in that courtyard before, he might argue with others about whether his clothes were the prettiest, his appearance was the most beautiful, his piano skills were the most superb, and his kung fu in bed was even the best. Not the most powerful... Although it doesn't make any sense, it seems that he just wants to surpass others in terms of momentum.

Now this is well reflected in doing business.That's fine, this kind of temperament is a businessman who can make money.According to my lazy temper, as long as the business can support the guys and myself and maintain the balance of payments, I probably won't think too much about it.Qiyu is actually much more useful than me.

In fact, I don't want to take the imperial examination, and I don't want to bother doing business.I just want to have a flower field, plant the flowers I like, and occasionally sell one or two rare flowers I have cultivated, which is enough for me to live for a year or two.I usually do my own laundry and cooking, read books and hang out in the streets when I have nothing to do.Be a commoner all your life.Such a day is really nourishing, but things can't always go as expected.Not too bad now.

I changed the subject and said, "You never seem to call me by my name?"

"I don't know your name. You definitely don't like that 'Nian Shao', and now this Lin Jue, Lin Jiyu, is also fake. What do you think I call you? Just stop calling me."

I don't even know my own name...

"Just call me Lin Jue, or Ji Yu, whatever you want. Anyway, I'll be using this name in the future, so it's better to get used to it early. I quite like the word Ji Yu, which is only one word away from your Qi Yu. You'd better get used to your name 'Lin Yun' as soon as possible, and don't make trouble in small things."

"Got it. Ji Yu, if you want to call me brother, you can't just call me by my name."

"Second Brother? Qi~Yu~Brother~Brother~?", I tickled him, and rolled into a ball with him giggling.