Chapter 182 Folding Fans Go on Sale and Become a Hit

"Big brother!"

The friends were very happy to see Wenyun Pavilion.

This is their own business.

"I have met Imperial Censor Wei."

The talented students of the Imperial Academy bowed in unison.

Greetings, everyone.

Wei Shuyu returned the greeting with a cupped hand, and then invited, "Please come inside, everyone."

This sudden scene left the onlookers completely stunned.

When did people from the Imperial Academy start getting involved in business?

After a few simple pleasantries, the scholars entered the Wenyun Pavilion.

Wei Shuyu then turned his gaze to the crowd...

Do you all think the folding fans at Wenyun Pavilion are too expensive?

No one dared to answer.

Wei Shuyu was too cruel.

If you say something wrong and get beaten up, then it's a complete waste of time.

"..."

My face is practically frozen from smiling, what do you mean by not saying anything?

Not giving me face?

"You, tell me."

Wei Shuyu randomly pointed to a young man who looked like a spoiled brat.

"I?"

Zhang Yi pointed to his nose and looked around.

"That's right, it's you."

Wei Shuyu nodded.

Zhang Yi was not intimidated. In Chang'an, where nobles and officials were everywhere, his father was also a Duke!

And he's from a military group!

Originally, I just wanted to be a handsome man quietly.

Since you've arrogantly named me, don't blame me for being impolite...

"You call that folding fan expensive? That's robbery!"

Zhang Yi rebuked him with righteous indignation.

"..."

Wei Shuyu was stunned.

I let you speak, I didn't ask you to perform beyond your usual level.

"Alright, stop talking," Wei Shuyu said, stopping him.

"You think you can just say you won't talk about it?"

Zhang Yi glared at him, getting worked up: "I'm going to say it anyway..."

"A bundle of bamboo can be bought for one cent, paper costs less than one cent, and the pendants are not expensive either."

"You sell something that costs one coin for a hundred coins; even robbery isn't this ruthless."

Wei Shuyu was shocked.

Who gave you the audacity to come and sabotage my business?

I have hundreds of people around me, while you only have one attendant...

"Don't kill him."

Wei Shuyu waved his hand.

The group of friends all rushed out.

They were all eager to fight, as if they wanted to tear Zhang Yi to pieces.

"What...what do you want to do?"

Zhang Yi retreated in panic: "In broad daylight, are you trying to commit violence in the street?"

However, his response was a barrage of punches and kicks.

Ping-ping-pong-pong.

After a while, Zhang Yi lay on the ground, occasionally twitching.

However, no one sympathized with Zhang Yi's miserable state.

Choi Sin-ki was already notorious for his rampage in Chang'an.

You should be grateful if people don't bother you.

If you keep stubbornly charging in like that, aren't you just asking for death?

"Trash."

"waste."

"Let me kick you one more time."

The players weren't having enough fun.

They had no ability to resist at all.

"You...you all wait."

Zhang Yi rose with the help of his attendants.

Seeing Wei Shuyu's gaze sweep over, he was so frightened that he fled in panic.

"I apologize, everyone, this is just another little incident."

When Wei Shuyu looked at everyone, he put on a smiling face again.

Yes, it was indeed a minor incident.

We've gotten used to it.

The onlookers largely agreed.

"Isn't everyone curious about why this folding fan is so expensive?"

Wei Shuyu beckoned, and Luo Dan immediately handed over a folding fan.

Swish.

Wei Shuyu unfolds...

"Look at the handwriting above, everyone. This is the handwriting of Liu Feiyan, the top scholar of the Imperial Academy."

What?

Everyone was shocked.

They had naturally heard of Liu Feiyan's name.

People might not know the instructors, the directors of studies, or even the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, and the common people probably wouldn't care.

But the title of the number one talent in Chang'an is legendary.

"Is this really Liu Feiyan's authentic work?"

Finally, some ordinary people asked a question.

If it were an authentic work by Liu Feiyan, people would always be scrambling to buy it, let alone for a hundred coins.

The most talented scholar in Chang'an.

His future will not end here.

Once he enters the imperial court and rises to a higher position, the value of his calligraphy will skyrocket.

At that time, let alone 100 coins, you might not even be able to buy it for 100 strings of cash.

"If it's an original..."

Wei Shuyu glanced around before slowly saying, "You could say that, and you could say that that isn't true."

Um?

These words immediately left the people completely bewildered.

What do you mean by that?

Surprisingly, this time it wasn't a man who spoke.

She was a lady from a prominent family.

Wei Shuyu chuckled.

What was most popular among women in ancient times?

Pearl jewelry, exquisite silks?

No, no, no...

He's a genius!

Women in ancient times went to great lengths to win the favor of talented men.

"Does everyone know about woodblock printing?"

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "The characters on these are carved and printed one by one according to Liu Feiyan's handwriting."

"So this is equivalent to Liu Feiyan's own authentic work."

After Wei Shuyu finished speaking, the crowd began to whisper among themselves.

In this way, it's certainly possible to collect it or use it to show off.

But it's still too expensive!

Wei Shuyu continued to tell his story...

"An earthquake struck Chang'an, and a flood struck Yangzhou."

"Whenever Young Master Liu thinks of the people suffering in dire straits, he cannot sleep at night."

"He wanted to do his part for the people, but he didn't know how to start..."

"First, he has not yet become an official and is therefore powerless and incompetent."

"Secondly, he came from a poor family and was destitute."

"Why do you all think he would tarnish his reputation by engaging in such business activities?"

"It's all to raise funds for the people!"

"Young Master Liu is cooperating with our Wenyun Pavilion..."

"He promised to donate all the proceeds to the disaster-stricken people!"

Wow.

The crowd erupted in uproar.

Originally, Liu Feiyan's rubbings were not of high value.

But when it comes to doing good deeds, the level of sophistication immediately rises.

"Young Master Liu..."

A group of women, their eyes blurry with tears, wiped the corners of their eyes with handkerchiefs.

"Young Master Liu is devoted to the people, generous and selfless, and he is willing to ruin his reputation to help the disaster-stricken people. I wish I could repay him with my life."

"It's a pity our fate was so short that we couldn't meet."

"Now that Young Master Liu has spoken out, this humble woman should do her part in whatever small way she can..."

A woman choked up as she said, "I want these folding fans, give me ten of them first."

"Okay."

Luo Dan immediately ordered his men to bring out ten of Liu Feiyan's folding fans.

"I want five."

"I want ten."

"Give me twenty..."

Women throughout the room rushed to buy the items.

That's insane.

They've all gone mad.

We understand if you buy a folding fan to support us.

But why buy ten or twenty?

Are you going to buy it to use as a broom?

"Please be patient, everyone. I haven't finished speaking yet..."

As soon as Wei Shuyu's voice rang out, Wenyun Pavilion immediately stopped selling.

Seeing this, the women had no choice but to give up for the time being.

"To thank our customers for their support, Young Master Liu has secretly included one of his genuine works among them."

What?

These words shocked not only the women but also the men.

Liu Feiyan's good deeds have destined him to become famous in Chang'an.

Anyone who manages to obtain his original work will become the center of attention wherever they go.

The most important thing is value!

Liu Feiyan's act of kindness directly elevated his status.

At that time, the value of this original will definitely skyrocket.

Buy it! You absolutely must buy it!

"Have you all seen the folding fan in my hand?"

Wei Shuyu pointed to a corner of the folding fan: "The inscription here, which reads 'Wenyun Pavilion,' indicates that it is a rubbing."

"The one signed by Liu Feiyan is his own authentic work!"

boom.

The shooting begins.

The women went even crazier.

The minimum purchase is twenty units.

Some wealthy women even throw around a hundred at a time.

Two strings, five strings, ten strings...

For the ladies of high society in Chang'an, it was really not expensive.

As the news spread, more and more people arrived.

Next door is Wanhua Pavilion.

For women of the night, a man of great talent holds a special attraction.

Who hasn't dreamt of a romantic and talented man falling in love with them?

A few strings of cash aren't expensive for the ladies of Wanhua Pavilion... cough cough.

On the contrary, they felt it was quite worthwhile to support Liu Feiyan.

Some wealthy women even clamored to pay for everything.

If he hadn't been outnumbered and glared at by the women, he wouldn't have been able to fight back.

They might actually do something this crazy...

In the distance, a certain attic.

Liu Feiyan trembled as he watched this scene.

It really happened...

When he was initially misled by Wei Shuyu, he was still somewhat skeptical.

But now, he was so excited he couldn't contain himself.

A scholar collaborates with a merchant, exchanging his reputation for profit.

This sets a precedent!

He is very likely to be condemned by all scholars in the world!

But he didn't accept the money; he promised to donate it all to the disaster victims...

From this day forward, Liu Feiyan will be famous throughout the world!

It even set a precedent for cooperating with merchants...

History will likely record a significant chapter about Liu Feiyan!