From afar, she could see crowds gathering near the trade fair. It seemed that many people shared her idea: to familiarize themselves with the venue or browse the goods today and negotiate prices privately before the official trading day.
"Judging from the situation, there are quite a few people today. Are we still going?" Qin Su looked at Mo Lan's furrowed brows and chuckled.
"Go, of course we'll go, we're already here."
Furthermore, she secretly sent people to participate in the barter trade, and the items traded were honeycomb briquettes.
It took more than two years to perfect the entire production chain, from mining to transportation and then to making coal briquettes. The supply chain is now fully mature, and there is no longer any problem in meeting market demand.
Jiang Mian introduced a new rule this year: to enter the transaction, one must have an entry and exit permit issued by the government. Tingyu had already prepared this, and after the gatekeepers checked it, the three of them entered directly.
"Entry by badge can indeed reduce unnecessary crowding and trouble. Jiang Mian's method is good."
Qin Su glanced at the number plate in his hand and followed Mo Lan into the venue.
Looking at the rows of goods, it's no wonder that the people of Liangjing are envious of Yejun's trade. It's not unreasonable for them to want a bite of such a lucrative opportunity.
"That's why I said Jiang Mian is a talent, he's too smart." Even in modern times, you need an invitation to attend any exchange meeting.
Jiang Mian was able to come up with this idea a thousand or eight hundred years in advance, which definitely makes him a person who is at the forefront of civilization.
The two chatted idly as they strolled through the cargo aisle. Like previous years, it was a hub for all tradeable goods: tea, rice, silk, and porcelain from the south; dried seafood from the east; melons, fruits, and various dried fruits from the west; and furs, felt, and carpets from the north…
Walking further ahead, they reached their own shelves. Mo Lan stopped, wondering whether to just walk past them, but Qin Su had already spotted the black coal lumps first.
"What is this? I've never seen it before."
Since Qin Su was curious, Mo Lan didn't want to pretend she didn't know. However, before she could explain, she saw a young man in blue robes walk out from behind the shelves.
Mo Lan was taken aback when she saw Hua Fengyu suddenly appear. Why did this child come down the mountain?
Hua Fengyu didn't miss the shock in Mo Lan's eyes, but now was not the time for the siblings to reminisce. He was more concerned about the person next to his sister.
Is she wearing a mask because she can't be seen in public? Hua Fengyu subtly scrutinized Qin Su, his probing gaze impossible to ignore, especially his eyes, which carried an unreadable hostility.
However, his tone was still very gentle.
"Are the guests interested in our coal briquettes?"
Qin Su looked at Hua Fengyu, and of course didn't miss his gaze. Although he was puzzled, he felt that something was wrong. Why was this young man hostile to him?
"I am indeed interested. I wonder if this gentleman could enlighten me?"
"Hehe... Of course, these are coal briquettes, used for burning coal for warmth, and they're the only ones available here."
As Hua Fengyu spoke, he gestured to the people around him to bring over the already burning coal stove. "Look, these are the coal briquettes that have already started burning. They're good for heating in winter and cooking at other times. They burn longer than firewood and are more convenient to use."
As Mo Lan listened to her elder brother introduce coal briquettes to Qin Su, she twitched her lips speechlessly. It was true that she had suggested participating in barter, but she hadn't expected her elder brother to come in person.
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