Chapter 91 One Hundred Thousand Taels a Night
"This contract is made in five copies. One for each of us three, one for Miss Qi Er as my agent, and one for us to keep at the bank. Everyone must put their fingerprints and signatures on the interlaced sections of the five copies."
Such seriousness actually put the two of them at ease.
The two of them inquired about the details of the contract, and even Old Man Lin couldn't help but praise him: "Mr. Xu, your contract is really detailed."
Xu Qingying smiled and said, "I'm glad you don't mind the trouble. Business is like this. We always speak frankly and guard against villains. The three of us are all serious businessmen, chasing after the idea of getting rich. Naturally, it's best to check and balance each other. Everything will go well."
"That's right!"
Soon, everyone put their fingerprints and signed, and the signing ceremony was completed.
Miss Qi raised her teacup and suggested, "Since the business is done, let's drink tea instead of wine and wish our soap business a great success!"
The four of them raised their glasses and clinked them lightly.
There was also a heated discussion in the courtyard outside. Xu Qingying had already made it clear to Feng'er that in the evening, Feng'er would take the lead, with Xu Huiming assisting, in auctioning the first-level dealer positions. At this moment, the atmosphere in the house was peaceful, but outside it was extremely lively, with occasional noises heard.
Soon, good news came.
Feng'er pushed the door open and walked in hurriedly, with obvious joy on her face.
Xu Qingying said, "Boss Lin and Boss Luo are both family members. Just tell us what you want to say. But have all the first-level distributor positions been sold out?"
"Sir, they've all been sold. Three were sold to top-tier VIP customers, and there are four more. Just now, they ordered about 300,000 bars of soap and asked when we can pick it up. I didn't dare give a precise answer, but I said we'll build the factory as soon as possible and put them on the waiting list in order. The specific pick-up time needs to be finalized with Boss Lin and Boss Luo."
Old Man Lin immediately started to calculate in his head. He and Madam Luo had just paid 90,000 taels of silver tonight. In the blink of an eye, they had already earned back nearly 30,000 taels of silver tonight!
"Good! Good! Good!" Old Man Lin uttered the three "good"s in quick succession, feeling incredibly satisfied. He then looked at Xu Qingying, "Mr. Xu, you're both courageous and insightful! I'm sure I'll make a fortune following you! I, Old Man Lin, have seen a lot, but I've never seen such a lucrative business!"
Xu Qingying smiled and said modestly, "I'm just trying to earn some pocket money."
Mrs. Luo was also in a very good mood. The more she looked at Xu Qingying, the more she liked her. She couldn't help but say, "Young Master Xu, don't be so modest. You're so young, but your vision is so much sharper than those of us old people. I just don't know where your home is. Have your parents arranged a marriage for you? If not, I have a granddaughter at home who is about your age and is as beautiful as a flower..."
Old Man Lin interrupted her quickly and snorted coldly, "Luo Cuiping, who do you think Mr. Xu is? You're underestimating him by using your beauty."
After saying that, Old Man Lin stroked his beard again, with a meaningful smile on his lips, "Why not consider my granddaughter? She's a little older than you, but her personality and talent are impeccable. She's a perfect match for you—"
Mrs. Luo immediately retorted, "You didn't even mention the big mole on your granddaughter's face—"
"Hmph, how good is your granddaughter? You said she was as pretty as a flower and as beautiful as jade. Why didn't you say she was as pretty as a silver plate?"
"My granddaughter is growing up, so she looks a little stronger. Won't she be fine after she grows up?"
Xu Qingying was stunned. What was going on? Why was she being talked about marriage so soon?
Weren't we just talking seriously about business matters?
Why did the style suddenly change to finding a wife for her?
What's more, she is a real girl.
Miss Qi pursed her lips, covered them with a handkerchief, and stared at her with a foolish smile, as if she was enjoying the fun.
Xu Qingying had no choice but to quickly say, "Thank you for your kindness, elders. However, my family situation is complicated right now, so it's difficult for me to consider my personal marriage. Besides, marriage is such a big matter, and I still have to listen to my parents' arrangements."
Everyone present was a shrewd person. After hearing Xu Qingying's polite refusal, it was not easy for them to bring it up again. It would be bad to bring it up again.
After signing the contract, signing the signature and stamping the fingerprint, the contract is completed.
Xu Huiming had also been outside with Feng'er to get the first-level sales contract. On the way here, she had already explained everything clearly to the two of them, including the most important contract, which they also drafted and revised one by one.
Xu Qingying knew that the judicial responsibilities of the Great Zhou Dynasty now belonged to the local officials. Therefore, whether it was a civil or criminal dispute, the subjective will of the local officials accounted for the vast majority of the judgment.
That's why she wants to make the contract terms more rigid, leaving less room for subjective factors to play a role, so that it will be more beneficial to her.
Xu Degui was responsible for collecting the money.
When he received 27,000 taels from the first-level dealer, he also received nearly 90,000 taels of silver notes from Boss Lin and Boss Luo, which totaled more than 100,000 taels.
Xu Degui's eyes were red. He had never seen so many banknotes in his life. He felt that his hands were shaking every time he received the money. If Zhao Bantou had not sent Ming Xiaoshuang to follow behind him to protect him, Xu Degui felt that he would definitely faint.
He held the money and asked himself over and over again, is this true?
But looking at the peaceful and prosperous scene before him, looking at Xu Huiming's eager face, looking at the eyes of Zhao Bantou and others staring at his wallet, he could only keep convincing himself.
This is all true!!
They actually made 100,000 taels in one day! !
And there will be more in the future, they won’t even need to take care of the soap business, and money will flow into their pockets!
Xu Degui's face was almost frozen from smiling, and he felt that he had never felt so comfortable in his life.
This is not exile or torture, it's clearly a place to make a lot of money!
After everything was done, Old Man Lin took Xu Qingying's hand affectionately, smiling as if bathed in spring breeze. The look in his eyes made Xu Qingying feel a chill down her spine.
"Xiao Xu, I, an old man, have finally realized that you are a God of Wealth. If you have any business in the future, you must think of me first." Old Man Lin patted her hands heavily and smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into a line.
He now just wanted to take this God of Wealth back home to worship him. The soap business hasn't even started yet, but he has already recovered part of the cost and even has orders flying in. How can Old Man Luo not be happy?
The more he looked at Xu Qingying, the more he liked her. Even though Xu Qingying was now a young man with thick eyebrows and a dark complexion, and was very thin, he still felt that this kid was indescribably handsome.
What a good kid! Can you tie him up in a sack and carry him home?
"Boss Lin, you're joking. I'm just an ordinary person who likes money, women, and friends. Don't worry, as long as my partners are loyal to me and don't betray or cheat me, then we can naturally make money together and have fun together."
Yo, this guy is hitting him.
Old Man Lin's mind was as clear as a mirror, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "It's good to love money. I love money. How can someone who doesn't love money make money? Oh, I saw Miss Feng'er went out just now. Alas, it's also my fault. I didn't notice that the guests were still wearing thin clothes. I heard from Miss Qi that you were in a hurry to leave Xingyuan Mansion. I don't have anything else, so I'll give you dozens of furs as a small token of my appreciation. Please don't refuse. If you refuse, it means you look down on me, Old Man Lin! After all, we are partners in this soap business. You must accept this small token of appreciation."
Good guy, he actually sent people to follow her subordinates.
Judging from the tone of Old Man Lin's voice, he even knew exactly where Feng'er had gone and what she had ordered.
Is this a show of strength or a threat to her?
"Don't mind me, Young Master Xu. When it comes to doing business, you have to be alert and discerning. I have to see who you are before I dare to cooperate with you."
Xu Qingying curled her lips and handed the contract to Xu Degui. After watching him finish the inventory, she said to Old Man Lin quietly, "I don't care what kind of immortal I am. As long as I can help you make money, I'm a good immortal."
"Ah, that's right!" Old Madam Luo gave up the thought of asking about Xu Qingying's background. She didn't care where she came from, as long as the soap recipe could really make money. She looked down on Old Man Lin's methods and pulled Xu Qingying affectionately. "Young Master Xu, it's getting dark now. Why don't you stay at my house for a night? I've just sent someone back to clean out the best room. Tomorrow I'll personally escort you out of the city!"
"I shouldn't refuse an invitation from an elder. But Miss Qi has asked me to discuss something, and I can't delay. I'm afraid I'd be letting down the two elders."
Mrs. Luo also tried to keep him symbolically, but in fact she wanted to go back immediately and quickly gather the shopkeepers under her to discuss the construction of the soap factory.
She put on an expression of extreme annoyance and repeatedly warned, "Since that's the case, I can't force you to stay. But Mr. Xu, next time you visit Xingyuan Mansion, please be sure to ask me to let you know so I can show my hospitality."
So the people sitting outside in the courtyard saw this scene.
When they went in, Old Man Luo and Boss Lin still had mysterious looks on their faces. When they came out, the two of them held Young Master Xu on the left and right, with unconcealable joy on their faces and pride in their brows. They also talked about the customs and habits of Xingyuan Prefecture from time to time, looking very intimate.
Everyone felt upset and frustrated. Mrs. Luo's attitude was not surprising, but Old Man Lin, who never showed his emotions, also had such a smug expression. From this, it seemed that Old Man Lin was very satisfied with the soap business this time.
Some people were upset that a right to pick up goods was sold for several thousand taels, and they wondered how much money Old Man Lin in the inner room had earned.
If I had known this earlier, I should have joined forces with others to bid, and I wouldn't have watched the opportunity to make a fortune slip away!
The most annoyed among them was probably Master Zhang.
He watched the three people coming out of the house arm in arm, and saw Old Man Lin smiling happily. He guessed in his heart that the soap business would probably make the three of them a lot of money.
Damn it, it was only one step away.
Unfortunately, he only won a top-level premium right to pick up the goods. This thing can only be used to jump the queue to pick up the goods, but it is no match for buying the prescription in Xu Qingying's hand.
Master Zhang was about to say something sarcastic when he suddenly saw the girl next to Master Xu, who seemed to be called Feng'er. It was she who organized the auction of the first-level sales rights just now. She was a smart girl and was not inferior to the head shopkeeper of his family.
Just as Master Zhang was about to make a move, Feng'er bowed to him with a beaming smile. "Master Zhang, your bid ranked third. Our Master said that this shows how sincere you are about cooperation. She is very sorry that we couldn't reach a cooperation agreement with you this time, so she is offering you 7,000 bars of soap as a token of her appreciation. I hope you will accept it. I hope that next time I will have the opportunity to cooperate with a boss as outstanding as Master Zhang. Please don't mind. Come happily and consider it just making a friend, and leave happily."
Feng Er walked closer and whispered in his ear in a low voice, "My master also said that you should sell the soap as soon as possible, otherwise the price of soap will definitely be driven down after the Nanbei factory is built."
Now that things have come to this, Master Zhang can't make trouble anymore. What's more, Xu Qingying is so generous that she actually gave him 7,000 bars of soap.
Mr. Zhang didn't know how much the soap cost at this time, he only knew that according to the market price it was at least seven thousand taels of silver. With such a large amount of money, Mr. Xu gave it to him without hesitation. He was really generous and magnanimous!
This time, Master Zhang was filled with gratitude, with no complaints or regrets left. He quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Xu. As you said, I hope we can have the opportunity to work together next time."
Gratitude couldn't just be expressed in words. Master Zhang quickly summoned his followers and instructed them word by word, "I heard that Master Xu is going north again. Hurry and buy some clothes and food. Choose the most expensive ones. Don't delay!"
The follower ran out without stopping.
This dinner was a feast to the ears of everyone.
Everyone was ambitious. Those who bought the recipe wanted to build a factory overnight, and those who bought the right to pick up the goods wanted to go back immediately to recruit people and set up sales channels. So when Xu Qingying proposed to leave, everyone symbolically tried to keep her and then let her go.
Instead, Old Man Lin and Old Lady Luo personally escorted her to the door.
If I didn't know this, I would have thought Xu Qingying was their granddaughter.
Xu Qingying led everyone to retreat. It was freezing outside, and the girl next to Miss Qi Er also prepared a cloak for her. There were two hand warmers in the carriage. Xu Qingying held the hand warmer, took a sip of hot tea, and suddenly felt her stiff body come back to consciousness.
Miss Qi Er looked at her and smiled, her eyes filled with admiration and praise. "Xu Liu, you are truly amazing. I, Qi Er, consider myself the most extraordinary girl in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Compared to you, I have to give way. To earn 100,000 taels of silver in one night, I'm afraid there won't be another one like you in the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Xu Qingying smacked her lips and put the teacup back where it belonged, but she was a little unimpressed. "As for money, as long as you put your mind to it, you can find it everywhere."
Miss Qi was stunned for a moment, her heart deeply shocked.
If anyone else said this, she would inevitably sneer.
But the person who said this was Xu Qingying, Xu Liu, who earned 10,000 taels from his first move and 100,000 taels from his second move. When these words came out of her mouth, they carried as much weight as a mountain.
In the past, Miss Qi had felt a deep appreciation for Xu Qingying, even a sense of empathy and even a sense of rivalry. But now, after witnessing her methods, she felt that their relationship wasn't just a rivalry, but rather one that she couldn't match.
Miss Qi was a little frustrated.
"Now there's only the contract between the two of us left. Let's sign it quickly so I can go back soon."
Miss Qi Er's expression instantly calmed down, and she smiled and said, "Although you are an exile, you have the entire escort team under your control. How and when to leave is up to you."
Xu Qingying said, "A tall tree attracts the wind. It's safer to leave Xingyuan Mansion early."
Miss Qi Er also thought instantly that Xu Qingying had earned so much money tonight. Wouldn't it be known by someone with ulterior motives? If someone came to rob her or had other plans, it would be difficult for them to deal with it because of their sensitive identities.
"That's right, let's sign the contract then."
"Then let's do as we agreed. I'll give you the soap recipe and take a three-tenths profit. You'll be responsible for management and sales, and check the accounts once a year. You have to keep an eye on the soap business for me. If I need money, I'll come to Xingyuan Mansion to find you."
Xu Qingying had already made up her mind that everyone in the soap business could invest in it, but the perfumed soap business could only belong to her, Xu Qingying.
Miss Qi stared into her eyes and said with a smile, "You trust me so much that you want me to help you manage a business worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? What if I cook the books?"
"As the saying goes, don't employ a person you doubt, and don't doubt a person you employ. The people I choose, I naturally trust." Xu Qingying took out the contract and spread it on the small table in the carriage. She signed and sealed it before handing it to the Second Miss Qi. Her tone was calm, "Besides, if you really betray me, I will definitely come to Xingyuan Mansion to find you. When that happens, I will want more than just my money back."
Miss Qi Er's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said, "I was just joking. Don't worry, I, Qi Er, am a man of my word. Even if I die, I will definitely help you protect this property."
"How can you help me if you die? Live well." Xu Qingying patted Qi Er's shoulder like an older sister, then changed the subject and gave her a piece of candy to reassure her, "Of course I trust you. Not many people can resist temptation. When you knew the soap recipe but were willing to return it to me, you had already passed my test. Don't worry, if you become my Xu Zhenying's friend, you are naturally one of my own. I am very protective of my children, you will know this later. Come to Qianzhou to find me if you have any problems."
Miss Qi Er pulled her and said, "Xu Liu, you are really going to Qianzhou."
Xu Qingying raised her eyebrows. "Well, what else? You forgot that I'm still in exile."
"How about I think of a way to conceal your true identity? Qianzhou is a poor and remote place with local chieftains causing chaos. They don't have the strict control we have here. I can just find someone to replace you when the time comes. I guarantee no one will find out."
"Don't bother. Can you protect me and my whole family? What's the point of me going alone? Besides, Qianzhou is a good place, with beautiful mountains and rivers. Maybe my chance lies there!"
Miss Qi sighed. She knew her idea was a little unrealistic, but she felt sorry for Xu Liu. "You, you, but I have another question. Isn't your name Xu Qingying? Why do you always call yourself Xu Zhenying?"
Xu Zhenying smiled slightly. "When you're out there, you have to have a nickname. From now on, when you hear the name Xu Zhenying, you'll know it's me."
Miss Qi sighed and tugged at her sleeve like a woman in the boudoir, "Are you really leaving?"
Xu Qingying laughed: "What if I don't leave? Unless I rebel and become emperor myself?"
These words frightened the maid next to Miss Qi Er so much that her hands trembled and the tea bowl almost flew out.
Although Qi Er's face turned pale when she heard this, she still glared at her girl unhappily because of her girl's loss of composure. The girl quickly lowered her head in fear.
Qi Er pinched Xu Qingying's waist fiercely, and said with some disapproval, "You silly girl, you're so outspoken and dare to say anything. Do you know that if anyone hears this, I'll kill your entire clan!"
Only then did Xu Qingying remember that this was the Great Zhou Dynasty, and saying such things would result in beheading.
It was also because she was facing Miss Qi Er that she was no longer as nervous as she was with other people, and naturally she was less cautious.
She cupped her hands and said sincerely, "You're right. This is something that shouldn't be said carelessly."
"It's good that you know." Seeing that she really admitted her mistake sincerely, Qi Er had no choice but to let her go. She simply turned her head away and said, "I won't keep you here. Go away quickly and go to your Qianzhou to make a fortune!"
Xu Qingying smiled and patted Qi Er's head, speaking as if he were her elder. "I'm leaving now. I'll come visit you when I'm free."
"Who cares if you come? You'll only check my account!"
"That's right, so don't try to take my money. I hate it most when people take my money."
"Alright, alright, how come there's someone more stingy than me?"
Xu Qingying laughed, dismounted, and quickly got into another carriage sent by Master Zhang.
Miss Qi Er lifted the curtain, straightened her bun, suppressed the slightly red eyes, and spat at the carriage opposite: "Xu Liu, try to touch my hair again, and I'm older than you, you have to call me sister!"
"Okay, Qi Er, keep an eye on my money! We'll meet again someday!"
The two carriages went their separate ways.
Inside the carriage, Fang Ningmo, Xu Huiming, Feng'er, and Xu Degui all looked at her, with excitement barely concealed in their eyes.
The carriage sent by Master Zhang was very large, and given the special circumstances, Xu Huiming and Xu Degui got on the carriage without regard for gender differences.
The four of them went over tonight's accounts again and again, tied up the banknotes in stacks, and then counted the banknotes again in excitement.
As soon as Xu Qingying got on the carriage, Fang Ningmo hugged her. Even though she didn't participate in the whole process, Fang Ningmo was very excited after listening to Feng'er's ups and downs. His gloomy mood was swept away.
"Xu Liu, you've emptied the pockets of the wealthy in Xingyuan Prefecture in just one night! One hundred thousand taels! Even my entire Fang family combined can't come up with that much money. How on earth did you do it?!"
Xu Qingying sighed, wondering why she was so popular with girls.
With so many girls throwing themselves at her, what should she do?
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