Chapter 207 This peony is so lifelike, it was actually carved from soap
Chen Xingyun was not surprised at all. It would be strange if Manager Yun did not want exclusive agency.
However, she still showed some hesitation, and after a moment's hesitation, she said, "Ordinarily, I shouldn't refuse such a good thing, but my mother insisted that I open a few more shops to train me."
"To be honest, in addition to this shop in the county, I also opened one in Hongye Town, and I will probably open one in Xizhou Prefecture in the future."
"If I give Shopkeeper Yun the exclusive agency, then all my shops..."
Unexpectedly, Shopkeeper Yun breathed a sigh of relief, and even felt a little helpless.
He thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just a few shops.
"Miss Xingyun, you're worrying too much. Although I want to be the sole agent, the soap and perfume will always belong to Miss Xingyun. You can open as many shops as you want, and I will never interfere."
The reason why he was so easy to talk to was because he was sure that the other party could not open many stores, and at most they would be within the territory of Xizhou.
There are dozens of states in Yue Kingdom, and there are many places to make money. There is no need for him to fight for this one.
Sure enough, Chen Xingyun's worries disappeared and he smiled again.
"No wonder my mother always says that it's safe to do business with Shopkeeper Yun. Shopkeeper Yun is such a straightforward person."
Shopkeeper Yun smiled. Even though he knew it was a compliment, he still felt relieved.
"However, my knowledge of soap and perfumed soap is limited, so I'd like to ask Miss Xingyun to help introduce them."
"This is my job, and I'm happy to do it."
Chen Xingyun nodded, and then systematically explained all the details about soap and perfumed soap, including the characteristics and prices of different types.
He also asked He Chunyu to take a piece of each and show it to Manager Yun.
Shopkeeper Yun listened very carefully, and the more he listened, the more he felt that this business had great potential.
Especially the last expensive soap, it is obvious that it was designed specifically for the ladies and girls of wealthy families.
The exquisite styles and patterns, as well as the colors and smells are all loved by ladies and girls, and are much more competitive than bath beans.
The most expensive price of this thing in Yun'an County is only five taels, which is not worth many dollars. But if it is taken to the provincial capital, Shangjing and other places, it will definitely be sold for more and at a higher price.
As for the soap, he didn't think much of it, mainly because it was too cheap. Even if he sent it to Beijing, the profit would be limited.
"Good stuff, all good stuff."
He praised it highly, his eyes shining, as if he could already see this thing being sold to thousands of dignitaries and earning him countless silver.
At the same time, he was secretly surprised at Chen Xingyun's ability. Seeing her meticulous and eloquent manner, it was clear that she was an expert. It was hard to imagine that she was just a girl from the mountain village.
Could it be that she is a business genius?
He looked enlightened, and suddenly understood why Mrs. Xiao was so confident in handing over the entire soap industry to her.
This is incredible! Madam Xiao definitely has a successor!
Seeing that he couldn't let it go, Chen Xingyun raised the corners of his lips slightly, a hint of pride emerged on his face, and he felt more confident.
"Actually, I have another kind of soap that I haven't introduced to Shopkeeper Yun yet."
"oh?"
Shopkeeper Yun was curious. Could there be something special about this soap?
Chen Xingyun gave a wink, and He Chunyu immediately went out. Not long after, he came back with a beautifully crafted box and placed it on the table between them.
The box was about one foot high, more than twenty centimeters long and wide, hollowed out on all four sides, all carved with peony patterns, emitting a faint fragrance.
When Shopkeeper Yun smelled the fragrance, he was suddenly shocked. It was pear wood!
Apart from anything else, this box could at least be sold for a few taels of silver. His curiosity was immediately aroused, and he couldn't wait to know what was inside.
He Chunyu had already opened the lid, and what was inside suddenly caught his eye. It was actually an exquisitely shaped peony flower.
The whole branch is about twenty centimeters high, with large flowers and pink petals blooming in layers, dotted with yellow stamens in the middle.
The branches and leaves are lush green, which sets off the flowers and makes the colors distinct.
From time to time, a faint scent of peony wafts in, which is absolutely wonderful.
"Could this be..."
Shopkeeper Yun suddenly thought of something and opened his eyes wide in disbelief.
Is this also soap? How is that possible!
Chen Xingyun's smile widened, and he admired his reaction with satisfaction.
Not to mention Shopkeeper Yun, even she was greatly surprised when she saw it. It was really too exquisite. Brother Xiao Guo's craftsmanship was truly ingenious.
"Yes, this is the kind of soap I was talking about. What do you think, Shopkeeper Yun?"
Shopkeeper Yun took a deep breath. The peony flower was so lifelike that he thought it was a real flower at first, but he didn't expect it to be carved out of soap!
Soap can actually be made into this look?
Not to mention the ladies, even he loved it so much that he wanted to buy one to take home and enjoy it.
In just a moment, he understood the value of this thing. It was prepared for real dignitaries!
His gaze towards Chen Xingyun changed again. This girl actually had such ambition. She would definitely achieve great things in the future.
“A fine product, no, this is a treasure!”
Shopkeeper Yun praised it generously, and even came forward to appreciate it carefully, reluctant to leave.
"Miss Xingyun, I wonder what this soap is all about?"
He seemed extremely interested. Compared to this, the soap that cost several taels of silver seemed much more ordinary.
Chen Xingyun said, "This type of soap is extremely difficult to make. The most difficult part is carving. If you're not careful, all your efforts will be wasted. Therefore, it cannot be mass-produced."
"This is the type of soap we specialize in customizing. Customers can provide patterns, so each piece of this soap is unique."
Shopkeeper Yun nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Of course it was so. Those truly powerful people all liked to be unique.
As long as it suits their wishes, they are willing to spend any amount of money.
"How are you going to set the price, girl?"
"It depends on the size and complexity." Chen Xingyun gave an example: "For example, this peony flower would cost at least one hundred taels of silver."
This is an extremely expensive price, one hundred taels of silver, many families cannot save that much in their lifetime.
It's really jaw-dropping that a bar of soap costs so much money nowadays.
Shopkeeper Yun was not surprised, but rather very delighted. For a truly wealthy person, a hundred taels of silver was just a drop in the bucket.
At Ruyi Restaurant in Shangjing City, a meal often costs this much.
Those noble ladies and daughters of wealthy families would also spend lavishly on the things they loved, and this peony soap in front of them would definitely catch their eye.
"I want this peony."
Shopkeeper Yun made up his mind immediately, his heart burning with excitement. This kind of soap would surely allow him to knock on the doors of many powerful people!
This is the real money-making stuff. Selling one bar is equivalent to selling hundreds of ordinary soaps.
"Miss Xingyun, let's discuss the cooperation contract."
He couldn't wait to give this peony to the young master behind him.
The young master's birthday is in half a month. I'm sure he will like this as a gift.
That’s right, he wanted to sell this thing directly to Beijing!
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