"...Who said my sister is detached from worldly affairs? I think she's very clever; she just likes to play and doesn't like to get involved in things. It's probably because she's still young." Madam Peng didn't expect Mo Lan to say something so straightforward and to the point.
Isn't it because of the ways of the world, as you, Ms. Peng, have said? She wants to portray herself as a tough, independent woman, but she has never claimed to be innocent and pure.
"Sister Peng, you flatter me. I just heard it from the adults. After hearing it so many times, I can at least say a few words about it."
Mo Lan waved her hands repeatedly, saying modestly, before feigning concern and inquiring about Madam Peng.
"Does Sister Peng also want the Yuan family to become powerful?"
"Ahem... Sister, you jest. What can I, a mere woman, do? As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yuan family, I must consider their well-being. But as you know, the Yuan family is a scholarly family, and they generally don't want to be associated with merchants and money. However, jade is different; it symbolizes elegance and good fortune. If my husband knows this, he certainly won't object."
The Yuan family has always been extremely protective of its reputation, to an outrageous degree, and they will not allow any damage to it. She has been well aware of this since she married into the family.
Thinking of this, a hint of sadness flashed in Peng's eyes, and she patted Mo Lan's hand somewhat awkwardly.
“Although I brought some dowry with me, after all, I have a whole family to feed and eat. If I keep supplementing my income every month, I’ll eventually be in dire straits. I’m not afraid my sister will laugh at me, but I want to save some dowry to give to my daughter in the future.”
"Therefore, I have been trying to find a way to make life easier for the Yuan family. Now that I have met you, sister, I can only say that it is fate. Sister, would you be willing to act as a matchmaker and help me out?"
"Hey, I thought it was something big. It's just a pair of broken stones. I'll send a message back home by carrier pigeon and have someone send you a cartload of stones. You can have them carved into whatever pattern you like, and then sell them for money." Mo Lan said nonchalantly, her tone as bold as a mountain bandit.
Peng: "..."
If you provoke me any further, I'll really scratch you!
I treasure it like a precious gem, but you discard it like trash.
Do people even want to live?
After calming down for a while, Madam Peng released Mo Lan's hand, sat down to the side, and patiently explained that since the other party had a mine, she naturally did not like to receive benefits in one fell swoop. In the long run, the Yuan family would definitely be able to rise to a higher level.
“I appreciate your kindness, sister. If you want to do this business long-term, you have to follow the rules. As long as you help me contact my family and get the shop up and running, I’m willing to share the profits with you.”
You can't compare yourself to others; it's easy to get angry.
Listening to Madam Peng's gentle words, Mo Lan thought for a moment and nodded, "Since you want to go through the trouble, I have no problem. I'll contact the person in charge of the jade business right away and have them come over to discuss it. My father once said that if you do a good job, a jade shop can be worth a whole street."
Peng: "..."
She had to clutch her heart tightly to avoid being driven to her death by this silly girl.
After the general issues were settled, and seeing that it was almost time, Mo Lan personally escorted the person to the Yuan family's door and took her leave.
"Sister Lan, we're already at your doorstep, why don't you come in for a cup of tea? It would be a pleasure for your elder sister to show you hospitality." Madam Peng got off the carriage, reached out and took Mo Lan's hand, warmly inviting her in.
Since we're going to do business, winning over this little devil is of paramount importance.
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