The two old ladies saw this and their hearts skipped a beat. Did they run into trouble with their business? They hurriedly asked, but Xie Wanyun shook his head and said, "This is quite troublesome, and the profit is not very big, so forget it."
When the two heard this, they became even more curious. Wei said, "Wanyun, we are all family. There is nothing wrong with talking about it. You are still treating the old lady and me as outsiders."
Xie Wanyun then slowly spoke, "Here's what happened. A few days ago, a merchant from Mobei offered to sell me cheese. It's the finest product on the Mobei grasslands. He sold it at a higher price in the winter, so he still has quite a bit of stock. Now that the weather is getting warmer, the storage costs are too high, so he wanted to sell it to me at half the price, but in cash. I figured making some cakes for the restaurant wouldn't be a problem, so I agreed. The amount isn't too big, and I don't want to touch the official account. If the old lady or the wife is willing, they could share some of their own savings with me and do this business. We can split the profits directly, which would be convenient."
The two old ladies thought it was a good idea. However, what if they lost money...
The two exchanged glances.
Xie Wanyun sat down and drank tea calmly.
Madam Qin cleared her throat and said, "Wanyun, you have helped us earn a lot of money these days. Your mother-in-law and I naturally trust you. How much silver do you want?"
"I've calculated it, and only four or five thousand taels of silver will be enough. If the three of us invest together, after deducting the costs, we can at least double our profit."
Xie Wanyun threw out the bait slowly and without rushing them.
The two old ladies looked delighted. Wei thought for a moment, then frowned and said, "Wanyun, are you sure there won't be any problems? If so..."
Madam Qin, feeling better these days and in a good mood, interrupted her and said, "Why are you so suspicious? Wanyun has made a lot of money for us these days, and you still don't trust her?"
Wei was a little embarrassed after being rebuked. She thought to herself, "I've been taking care of you since you were sick, and now that you're better, you're not giving me face."
Xie Wanyun smiled inwardly, but remained expressionless as he spoke calmly, "Madam has doubts, and I don't blame her. Actually, this deal isn't big, and we can only make a few thousand taels. Madam, it's fine if she doesn't like it. I'll go back to my room and see how much money I have left, and then quickly finalize this deal. A few thousand taels of silver isn't a lot, but it's not a small amount either."
After saying that, he was about to stand up.
Wei was anxious and grabbed her, "Wanyun, don't leave yet. I didn't say I wouldn't invest! How about this? I haven't touched a single cent of the dividends you gave me a few days ago. How about I use them all to invest?"
Xie Wanyun widened his eyes in surprise, "Madam, don't you think about it? What if I lose money..."
"No! I believe you!" Wei said firmly, waving his arms to show his determination.
Old Madam Qin also nodded and said, "My share should be included as well." She told Mama Liu to take out the small box containing the banknotes.
"Wanyun, please show us the purchasing documents."
Xie Wanyun's eyes flickered as he said, "Of course, both ladies, please wait for good news."
For the next few days, Xie Wanyun didn't show up at the Marquis' Mansion. The two old ladies were a little worried, so Wei asked Wei Mingyue to inquire about it. Wei Mingyue said she hadn't been to the restaurant in the past few days and didn't know.
Wei was so angry that she kept scolding her for being stupid and urged her to go and have a look.
Wei Mingyue agreed reluctantly and came back in the evening saying that they had imported a lot of cheese, which was of very good quality. The chefs in the restaurant were thinking about making some novel snacks these days.
The two old ladies were relieved when they heard this. Wei Mingyue had recently made a lot of money with Xie Wanyun, and her wallet was bulging, so her temper had also gradually worsened. She was no longer the poor relative who was submissive and obedient at first.
When Wei thought of this, she still felt upset.
I had only been feeling relieved for a few days when my worries started to pick up again. It was early spring, and with two suns out, the temperature suddenly soared, making it so hot that I had to wear only light clothing.
Those cheeses...
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