Chapter 96: Enemy
The weather was getting warmer day by day, and the silk farm put away the winter clothes made by Shujin and replaced them with spring clothes for sale.
After a few days of selling, problems arose.
On this day, Jiang Shu went to the silk farm for inspection, and the shopkeeper Liu looked anxious and worried.
"Shujin is very good at making winter clothes, but it is far inferior to silk in making spring and summer clothes, so we still have to find a silk source."
Last year, the Fang family poached Jiang's largest silk source, causing Jiang's silk to run out of stock. Later, Jiang's father contacted several small silk merchants and barely supported the winter.
But now the demand for silk has increased after the season change, and the small silk merchants are far from enough.
Jiang's must find a new supplier.
"Manager Liu has been with my father for many years. Does he know any suppliers?" This matter is urgent, and Jiang Shu is also very troubled.
Manager Liu shook his head: "To find suppliers, we have to go to the production area. I'm afraid the boss has to go there in person."
Cooperation with suppliers is very troublesome, and generally the boss goes there in person. First, he inspects the goods on the spot to confirm the quality, and second, he understands the integrity of the supplier and communicates with each other before he dares to confirm the cooperation.
Otherwise, once there is a problem with the quality of the goods and the supply, it will be very troublesome, and the storekeeper can't bear the responsibility at all.
Jiang Shu thought for a moment and made up her mind: "Okay, I'll go there myself. But I don't have enough experience, so I'd like to ask Manager Liu to go with me."
Apart from other things, Jiang Shu was far inferior to Manager Liu in identifying the types and quality of silk.
Moreover, Jiang Shu didn't know much about pricing and bargaining.
Even if she was talented, she still needed to learn and accumulate experience.
"Okay, when are you going to leave?" Manager Liu agreed, more anxious than Jiang Shu.
The success of the silk shop's business was directly related to his salary, so he was naturally very concerned.
"Just in a few days, I will go back to learn from my father, explain the affairs of each store and then set off."
Jiang Shu knew that she would have to go out to do business after taking over Jiang's business, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.
In the evening, Jiang Shu returned to Jiang's house. She didn't even bother to eat, and immediately went to Jiang's father to learn from him.
After hearing her words, Jiang's father sighed: "The best silk production area is in Jiangnan, but the journey is long, and I am a little worried."
"Mom is also worried, do you have to go in person?" Thinking of Jiang Shu's hard work and possible danger, Jiang's mother couldn't help but tear up.
Jiang's father was already like this, if Jiang Shu had something else happen, she really didn't know how to live.
"Why not let Liu be the storekeeper? If we can't reach an agreement, we can just
give up the business of Yizhuang. Life is more important." Jiang's mother thought that the Jiang family had a huge business, and it didn't matter if they lost the business of Yizhuang.
Jiang's father was shocked by her idea.
Isn't this just a waste of food?
Jiang Shu patiently explained: "Traveling for business is necessary. Even if we don't go to Jiangnan for Yizhuang this time, we will go to other places for the grain store next time."
"But you have never been far away, and I am really worried." Jiang's mother's eyes were already tearful.
A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles away, and Jiang Shu understands Jiang's mother's motherly heart.
Taking out a handkerchief to wipe Jiang's mother's tears, Jiang Shu comforted her in a gentle voice: "Mom, don't let your imagination run wild. I will be extra careful. I will never take risks like Dad. I will wait until the rain stops before I set off."
These words made Jiang's mother laugh and cry.
"Although it is hard to do business, it is not that dangerous. This time it was just an accident." Jiang's father advised rationally.
"If you encounter such an accident once, you will regret it for the rest of your life." Thinking of how difficult it was for Jiang's father to escape death, Jiang's mother was still worried.
She even thought that if they sold all the Jiang family's properties, the money they got would be enough for them to spend their whole lives.
But Jiang's mother was reminded rationally that this idea was wrong and Jiang Shu would not agree.
"Mother is right. I will remember your advice and be extra careful to prevent any accidents and come back safely." Jiang Shu assured her again and again, and Jiang's mother reluctantly agreed.
Jiang Shu breathed a sigh of relief and asked Jiang's father for advice on business experience and skills. Fearing that Jiang's mother would be worried again, he asked Jiang Ning to take Jiang's mother away.
The father and daughter talked until the moon was over the treetops. Jiang's father had to take medicine and rest, and they ended the conversation reluctantly.
The next day, Jiang Shu explained to the shopkeepers of each store and was preparing to go out, when shopkeeper Liu came in a hurry.
"Boss, it's bad. Those Xiao Yi families have also been robbed by the Fang family."
"What?" Jiang Shu was shocked.
What exactly does Fang Mingxu want to do? Why does he always have to pick on Jiang's family?
Jiang Shu's pretty face was shy and tense, and she decided to ask Fang Mingxu for clarification.
Fang Mingxu seemed to have expected Jiang Shu to find him, so he was not surprised.
The two of them went to the teahouse and asked for a private room.
"Boss Jiang, please go first." Fang Mingxu smiled and asked Jiang Shu to sit first.
Jiang Shu couldn't laugh, and after sitting down, he asked straight to the point with a cold face: "Why does Boss Fang want to make things difficult for Jiang Ji, but Jiang Ji has offended the Fang family?"
"Boss Jiang, you worry too much. The Jiang family and the Fang family have no grudges in the past or in the present." Fang Mingxu said truthfully.
Jiang Shu was puzzled: "Why did Mr. Fang target Jiang Ji?"
"No." Fang Mingxu shook his head and said seriously: "I am a businessman, everything is for profit. The salt market has been bad in recent years, so naturally I have to think of other ways out."
"Apart from food, the most profitable place in Shangjing City is the Yizhuang, and everyone relies on their own abilities." Fang Mingxu smiled shamelessly.
Jiang Shu suppressed his anger and asked: "Since everyone relies on their own abilities, why did Mr. Fang snatch away Jiang Ji's suppliers?"
Fang Mingxu laughed when he heard it: "Isn't this also relying on their own abilities?"
Although Jiang Shu is smart, he is too naive.
Doing business is all about intrigue and competition, so why are there so many rules and morals.
"Why did Mr. Fang pick on Mr. Jiang?"
"You should pick the softest persimmons, and Mr. Jiang doesn't even know that?"
Jiang Shu stared at Fang Mingxu with almond-shaped eyes, and saw the undisguised contempt and ridicule in his eyes.
It is true that doing business is for profit, but there are also Confucian businessmen and unscrupulous businessmen in this world.
Fang Mingxu is a profit-seeking person who will do anything to get what he wants. They are not the same kind of people at all, and there is nothing to talk about.
"Thank you for your advice." Jiang Shu stood up and was about to leave.
Fang Mingxu stopped her and raised his glass to her, saying, "Boss Jiang, you haven't had your tea yet."
"Boss Fang, drink your tea and pay your bill." After leaving this sentence, Jiang Shu opened the door and left.
"She seems very angry." Fang Mingxu looked at Jiang Shu's figure leaving angrily, and sipped the tea in his cup leisurely.
After leaving the teahouse, Jiang Shu went to find the owner of Huangji Silk Manor, who was on good terms with Jiang Ji. After
some discussion, Jiang Shu bought a small amount of silk from Huangji at a price 10% higher than the purchase price to maintain the basic needs of Jiangji Silk Manor.
"Niece, you have to act faster. The weather is getting warmer day by day, and the demand for silk is increasing day by day. I can only support you for one month at most." Boss Huang said earnestly.
If he had not been on good terms with Jiang's father, he would definitely not lend a helping hand.
After all, the more he gave to Jiang Ji, the less he would earn.
Friendship cannot be measured by money, and naturally it cannot be linked to business.
"I understand, thank you, Uncle Huang." Jiang Shu bowed deeply to show her gratitude.
Fang Mingxu said that Jiang Ji was a soft persimmon, and she would let Fang Mingxu know that if you squeeze a soft persimmon, you will get your hands stained with juice.