Chapter 99 Assistant Manager "Here, it's done." ...

"Here, it's done."

Zhou Qinnan showed them the sewing and embroidery area. Look, the orange twilight illuminated the small flowers on the embroidery thread, causing a little exclamation.

The shepherd's wife Nuomin came over and said a little embarrassedly: "Thank you, you have such a skillful hand. Actually, it has nothing to do with you..."

Wang Xiangqing, who was standing next to him, had already figured out the logic and said with a smile, "If it were me, if I was cheated by someone from a certain place once, I would inevitably have some prejudice against the people from that place. This is human nature. There are many people coming and going to do business here. There will always be one or two who don't follow the rules, just like among a group of horses, there are also one or two who love to cause trouble to others. I can't say anything else, but we, Dashengkui and Fanji Commercial Firm, will never go against our conscience to make such bad money."

He pointed at the flags flying around and said, "Everyone, remember this. This is our family's flag, lavender with a crescent moon. If something you buy from the guy with this crescent flag breaks down after less than a year of normal use, I'll compensate you with a new one next time I come."

"Really?" No one had ever heard of such a statement, and for a moment they were skeptical.

Wang Xiangqing patted his chest and said, "Of course it's true. I am the general manager of Dashengkui, and my nickname is Wang Erbazi. I only lied to you. You can tell your own lieutenants about this matter and let them report it to the higher-ups. We will be in big trouble then. We will never ruin our license as Mongolian merchants for such a small matter."

Zhou Qiniang also echoed: "We? Fan Ji is the same."

She could barely speak a few short sentences in Mongolian, so she looked at Wang Xiangqing and asked him to help translate.

"Regarding the selection of fabrics, different fabrics have different advantages and disadvantages. Luxurious silk fabrics like this are actually quite delicate, and can easily leave marks on them if you're not careful. They're also difficult to maintain. They're best worn on festivals. For daily use, such as herding sheep, riding horses, milking cows, or mowing grass, it's best to use a slightly coarser twill like this. Although it may not feel as good as the previous one, this one is really strong and durable, and the price is also cheaper."

Wang Xiangqing nodded repeatedly as he recounted the story. Indeed, the goods sold were made of different materials. Different materials had different usage scenarios. If you had to wear silk and ride horses and herd sheep, unless you were a prince or noble, the material would definitely be destroyed faster. How could an ordinary family afford this?

So I took the opportunity to explain to the surrounding herdsmen what kind of materials are durable and how to change and wash them to better preserve them so that they will not be easily damaged.

These herdsmen heard a lot of this knowledge for the first time, and they listened to it as stories with great interest.

By the time the sun had completely set deep into the grassland and the torches and lanterns were lit, the herdsmen had already dispersed in groups of three or two.

The guys finally had some free time, ate a few bites of dry food, and then busied themselves packing up their stalls and goods.

Zhou Qiniang was flipping through the account book and checking it carefully. Suddenly, Wang Xiangqing came over and said, "Mrs. Fan's action just now was really wise. Otherwise, I'm afraid some people would still be angry. Once they are angry, it will be difficult to reason and explain."

"You are too kind. We are all working for the master." Zhou Qiniang pursed her lips and said, "Also, you can call me Zhou Qiniang."

Wang Xiangqing readily followed suit and immediately changed his address from Madam Fan to Zhou Qinnan.

"You mentioned the difference between different fabrics just now, which is also a brilliant idea. It is true that they have rarely seen some styles, so they may not know which one is more suitable. It is rare that you can think of this."

Zhou Qinnan smiled but said nothing.

Men like Wang, the shopkeeper, are probably similar to Fan Yuqi, running around outside, busy with their big business, and rarely paying attention to the small things of running the family. But she is different. Having been in the back house for many years, she naturally accumulated a lot of experience, such as what kind of clothes are easy to wear and tear? How to dress the family members decently with the least money.

Her maids and other women in commoner families had more wisdom. For example, children always played outside and rolled on the ground, so their clothes would be easily damaged. So they needed to sew two more layers of cloth at the elbows or knees, so that they could be used a little longer.

Thinking of this, she felt a little proud. Who would have thought that these trivial things could be useful in doing business?

Zhou Qiniang said: "Since you want to do these ordinary people's business, you have to ask your sisters, mother, and wife for advice. They are the ones who really take care of the big and small things in the family. If you can do all the things they care about, then this business will naturally get better and better."

"I'm grateful for your advice." Wang Xiangqing clasped his fists towards her and said, "Come to think of it, the strong and durable twill fabric you just mentioned has helped us sell a lot of twill fabric. Thank you very much."

The materials brought by the Fan family were not like this. Except for silk, they were almost all fine cloth. If she was considering her own family, she would not have to mention this. She would have been so generous. This Zhou Qiniang was also an open-minded person.

Zhou Qiniang put down the account book and said seriously, "Our two families each have their own strengths, so we should help each other. To be honest, Manager Wang has also helped me a lot along the way."

She watched from the sidelines and figured out some truths. Although her husband Fan Yuqi looked down on the Dashengkui family, thinking that they were just peddlers and could not compare to the Fan family's wealth and could directly trade with Jiangnan to collect precious silk and tea.

However, Zhou Qiniang felt that the princes and taijis on this grassland were a minority after all, and most of them were ordinary herdsmen. If they won by quantity, they might be able to make a big business. Now there was no big conflict between the two positions, so it would be better for them to get along well and share what they had.

After a short chat, Wang Xiangqing no longer treated her as a merchant's wife, but as if he was talking to Fan Yuqi.

As they were talking, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves. They turned around and saw the shepherd who was so angry at the beginning and said that he was cheated. He came back, still riding his old horse, and his tone was a little uncomfortable.

"This is the milk tofu made by my wife. It's delicious. You can keep it and try it."

The shepherd Buhe hurriedly took out a small bag from the felt bag on the horse's back and handed it forward.

Wang Xiangqing was also a top person, so how could he not understand what was happening? It was obvious that the shepherd felt bad and came back to show his goodwill and apologize in a subtle way.

He smiled and took it, saying kindly, "Thank you very much. I just love this. It's delicious when you soak it in milk tea or fry it. Now I can enjoy it again."

Bu He tightly grasped the reins, opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then said quickly: "I was a little too hasty just now. In fact, I really shouldn't have taken my temper out on you."

"I understand. Don't take it to heart. I hope you can take care of our business in the future."

Bu He nodded, pulled his hat down and said, "I will certainly take good care of the business of honest and reliable friends. I wish you all the best in your business on the grassland!"

After saying this, he immediately whipped up his horse whip and galloped back. The back of the rider disappeared into the night, and then even the sound of horse hooves gradually disappeared.

After packing up the stall, he asked the staff to pack the remaining goods and load them onto the truck. Wang Xiangqing and Zhou Qiniang hurried to the place where the princess was stationed, preparing to reply.

At the place where the princess was stationed, a maid had come to report before, and Mu Xue knew that something had happened, but? Later, someone said that the two people had already handled the matter.

Since the matter had been dealt with, Mu Xue was not in a hurry and was just ready to listen to their reply. After dinner, seeing that the night sky was clear, she and Duo Erji sat on the felt carpet in front of the tent to watch the stars and wait for them to come back.

When there is nothing important waiting to be done, I always feel calmer.

The warm night breeze, carrying the scent of grass and soil, blew gently on her face, like a powder puff. Mu Xue leaned back on the felt blanket with both hands and looked up at the starry sky. The starry sky of the grassland, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, seemed particularly dense and dazzling.

She identified the direction of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and whispered to Duo Erji the legend of how the Weaver Girl came down to earth to bathe, and how the Cowherd stole her clothes...

When Duo Erji heard Niulang taking the feathered robe, he frowned and said, "What kind of man is this? He uses such a despicable method to keep someone. If I were the Queen Mother, I would punish him."

Mu Xue laughed: "We? We think alike. I don't know which poor boy made up this story. But the meeting on the magpie bridge at the end does have a romantic feel."

She continued the story in a soft voice. On the seventh day of the seventh month, magpies formed a bridge to make it easier for the Cowherd to meet the Weaver Girl. In short, it was a happy ending.

After hearing this, Duo Erji hugged her from behind and said lazily in a very conceited tone: "If it were me, I would travel through mountains and rivers to see you without any need for the Magpie Bridge."

They stared at the starry sky for a long time. Only when someone came did Mu Xue sit up straight. It was not something that needed to be kept secret, so they just told it in front of Duo Erji.

While recounting the entire story of the incident, Muxue paid attention to Dorji's expression.

Hearing that some unscrupulous merchants were defrauding herdsmen, his sword-like eyebrows frowned. Mu Xue noticed this look and had an idea in her mind.

After they finished speaking, Mu Xue first affirmed the two people's response methods, and then said: "Such a black sheep will not be beneficial to both parties in the long run. Maybe this is the way to go?"

She looked at Duo Erji and said, "You can ask the captains to pay more attention. If multiple households report that a certain merchant is not following the rules at the same time, please report it to me along with the testimony and evidence. After the investigation, I will report the matter to the Lifanyuan strictly and cancel the business license that allows this merchant to trade in Mongolia directly to serve as a warning to others."

Duo Erji pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "That's fine, but I'm afraid it will tire you out."

"For ordinary matters, I don't need to handle them personally. Just report to my chief Shi Musen, and he will communicate with the Lifanyuan." Mu Xue said lightly.

Duo Erji thought about it and realized that this was the truth, so he instructed his followers that if there were any more illegal businessmen who aroused public anger, Zhang Jing should report it to the Princess's Chief Secretary at the same time as he reported it to the Assistant Taiji.