Jiang Sheng was speechless for a long time.
Three large basins of lychees—they must have worked so hard to finish them all; they're bound to get a sore throat from all that.
"If you can't finish them, just give them away as rewards to the maids and servants." Zheng Ruqian guessed her thoughts. "Don't feel sorry for your second brother. Lychees are practically worthless in Lingnan."
The high cost is due to transportation, manpower, resources, time, and long distances.
“But…” Jiang Sheng wanted to say something more.
Zheng Ruqian put away his folding fan and bowed again. "I must thank the old lady for giving me this opportunity. These three bowls of lychees are just a small token of my appreciation. As long as the old lady is happy, Jiuzhenfang will provide you with plenty from now on."
This matter actually kills three birds with one stone.
On the surface, it appears that Old Madam Jiang was avenging Jiang Sheng by slapping Jiang Liao's face.
If you look closely, you'll see that Zheng Ruqian delivered lychees to the Jiang family, and once word got out, it was as if he had expanded the sales channels for his lychees.
The last layer is even more hidden.
As is well known, the Liao family has been the main supplier of Fengjing lychees for many years. The powerful families are too lazy to send people to Lingnan, and ordinary families are not capable of going to Lingnan. As a result, the Liao family has almost monopolized the lychee business, and the price has gradually increased.
Madam Jiang wanted to deal with the Liao family, and the first step she took was to cut off their source of income.
It just so happens that Zheng Ruqian specializes in this, so rather than letting someone else have the lucrative job, it's better to let him have it, which will also be a guarantee for Jiang Sheng in the future.
Looking at the shrewd yet simple-minded young man, Madam Jiang said meaningfully, "Do a good job. Selling lychees to ordinary noble families is nothing special. Only when you sell them to the imperial palace can you truly have a lasting success."
This supports him in competing with the Liao family for business.
Zheng Ruqian was both surprised and delighted. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Madam. I will work hard."
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