Bai Jinxiao's words suddenly stopped, his eyes revealing curiosity and urgency as he pressed, "Second sister-in-law, you must tell me in detail, where exactly is that mysterious ancient town of Wusu hidden? How can I find the woman who sold Luo Eryin?"
Jiang Huaiyu gently shook her head, her tone gentle yet firm, "Brother, the principal of these 200 taels of silver is not intended for purchasing rouge."
"Oh? Then what is its purpose?"
Bai Jinxiao was stunned for a moment, his eyes showing confusion.
Jiang Huaiyu slowly explained, "My mother-in-law and sister-in-law were present just now, and I was worried that they would be concerned, so I didn't go into details."
"I see. So what was it for?"
"In fact, the woman who made Luo'er Yin is currently in dire straits. This is why Luo'er Yin is little known. Brother, your primary task in going to Lu'an this time is not to buy rouge, but to help this woman get out of her current predicament. The remaining silver will all be used to fund her purchase of rouge raw materials."
At this crucial moment, the woman should have just created Luo'er Yin and was in a state of neglect. Bai Jinxiao's arrival at this time was perfectly timed.
It would not only save the woman from danger, but also seize the business opportunity presented by Luo Eryin, achieving two goals at once.
Bai Jinxiao stared blankly, his face full of confusion.
"If we give her all the money, how will we make a profit?"
"Of course, it won't be given away for free."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly, his expression revealing his wisdom. "If the woman agrees, we will sign a contract with her. We will cover all the costs of raw materials, transportation, and sales. The woman only needs to focus on making rouge, and we will split the profits from sales with her on a 30/70 basis. In this way, this business can be sustained for a long time."
Bai Jinxiao was stunned when he heard this. He had never imagined that Jiang Huaiyu would have such a long-term plan!
He originally thought that Jiang Huaiyu just wanted to imitate those peddlers from the north and south, trading between the two regions and making a profit from the price difference.
Unexpectedly, however, she actually intended to keep this business firmly in her own hands and make it a long-term plan.
Bai Jinxiao hesitated slightly, his brows furrowing. "A one-time transaction is fine, but Huaiyu, how can you be sure that the girl will agree to enter into that contract with us?"
Jiang Huaiyu simply smiled calmly, gently lifted the teacup, and took a small sip.
However, Bai Yujing had already grasped the key point in an instant, and he said with a smile, "Brother, think carefully, what exactly is our primary task in Xialu'an?"
Recalling Jiang Huaiyu's words, Bai Jinxiao casually replied, "Should we help that girl?"
“That’s right,” Bai Yujing raised his eyebrows, a hint of smugness in his expression. “If that girl is really in trouble, and we lend a helping hand, it will be as if we have done her a great favor.”
He continued his analysis: "Moreover, we are responsible for all aspects, from the collection and transportation of raw materials to the final sale of the goods. The young woman only needs to contribute her superb skills and does not need to bear any risks, but she can share 30% of the profits. For her, this is undoubtedly more beneficial than harmful."
"Given both the favor shown to her and the potential benefits, what reason does she have to refuse?"
Bai Jinxiao couldn't help but praise it after hearing it.
"That's brilliant! This move is truly ingenious. With such a two-pronged approach, I dare say no one can resist it!"
Jiang Huaiyu shook his head gently, his tone calm, "Nothing in this world is absolutely certain. If you have no other opinions, then let's proceed with this plan."
Bai Jinxiao, however, had already dispelled his previous concerns and patted his chest confidently.
"Huaiyu, rest assured, I will certainly live up to my mission and handle this matter properly. Now that I have already lent that young lady a helping hand and given her such favorable terms, how could she refuse unreasonably?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly, her eyes filled with tolerance. "Brother, you can't be so absolute. While I'm willing to help her partly to facilitate this deal, more importantly, I can't bear to see such a skillful woman suffer. Therefore, we can't use this favor to pressure her. Business must be based on integrity."
"I think the best reason she was moved was because the conditions we offered truly attracted her, rather than just repaying a debt of gratitude. Only a contract signed under such circumstances can truly achieve equality and mutual benefit for both parties, without any resentment. Only such a business can be as stable as a rock and last for a long time."
Bai Yujing smiled gently, gazed at her affectionately, and said softly, "Your insight is profound, Madam."
Bai Jinxiao listened to these words, a deep thought showing between his brows. After a moment, he spoke with a slight embarrassment: "Sister-in-law is truly magnanimous."
Jiang Huaiyu simply smiled subtly and said nothing more.
In reality, it wasn't that she was exceptionally magnanimous, but rather that she possessed profound insight and had long foreseen Luo Eryin's future position in the market.
This was no small deal, so she had to establish a firm stance from the outset and demonstrate her sincerity so that the cooperation could proceed smoothly.
“Brother, the details behind this matter are quite complicated. Before things settle down, it’s best not to tell your mother-in-law and sister-in-law, so as not to cause them any worry.”
The Yang family might be easier to deal with.
However, if Madam Bai were to learn of this, she would surely worry that the 200 taels of silver would be lost, and if she were to obstruct the process again, it would only cause more trouble. It would be better to wait until she had made a substantial profit and returned with a large sum of silver in her hands before revealing the truth; that would be the safest course of action.
"rest assured."
Bai Jinxiao knew his mother's personality well and immediately agreed.
Once the matter was settled, Jiang Huaiyu spread out paper and pen, meticulously recording all the details and key points on the paper, and handed it to Bai Jinxiao.
Bai Yujing then carefully drafted the contract and handed it to him as well.
...
Two days later at dawn, Bai Jinxiao resigned from his job as the restaurant's accountant and prepared to embark on his journey to Lu'an.
Bai Yujing and Jiang Huaiyu also packed their bags and prepared to return to the capital.
The two brothers bid each other a reluctant farewell at their doorstep and split up into two groups: one headed towards the capital, while the other traveled south to Lu'an.
Jiang Huaiyu hired a carriage and a driver, remembering the arduous journey that took three days when she got married, but now she could arrive in just two days.
Bai Yujing sat beside her in the carriage, but noticed that her face lacked the joy of a woman returning to her parents' home. He couldn't help but ask with concern, "Huaiyu, you seem to be preoccupied. What's troubling you?"
Jiang Huaiyu slowly withdrew her gaze from the scenery outside the car window, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
“It’s a trivial matter. This trip to the capital will require at least five days of stay, and I’m worried that it will disrupt the children’s studies.”
Bai Yujing gently patted the back of her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry too much. The students are all very sensible. You have carefully assigned homework these past two days, and they will definitely complete it meticulously. Once we return from the capital, you can continue teaching at the private school as usual."
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