Chapter 264 Renting an Island
"Why are you renting an island? To grow oysters?"
He knew that someone in Lianjiagou had rented a small deserted island to grow oysters and he strongly encouraged it.
He recently asked his clerks to visit villages along the coast to encourage brave villagers to grow oysters.
After all, oyster sauce is selling really well. If we can supply enough oysters, we can make more money.
"I want to rent Coconut Island, which is full of coconut trees and cannot grow oysters."
Jiang Wan did not hide anything and told Lord Qin that the main ingredient of the skin care products she made was coconut.
"If you want coconuts, there are plenty along the coast, tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of kilograms."
Coconuts are not like other fruits that go bad within two days of being picked. Coconuts have thick shells that keep them fresh, so they can be fresh for more than ten days after being picked.
We would still have enough time to buy coconuts from Yongzhou and send them over.
"You can buy coconuts directly from others, and each one costs about three or four wen. If you rent an island, it will be more expensive. Although there are rewards for opening up new land, which can exempt one year of rent and taxes, it still costs dozens or even hundreds of taels."
Qin Zhen paused after he finished speaking.
"Xiao Wan, which island do you want to rent?"
"The island I want to rent is called Coconut Island. Everyone in the village calls it that. I don't know what name it is registered as in the county government documents. The island is neither big nor small. It is almost entirely covered with coconut trees. It is located northeast of Lianjiagou. It takes about half an hour to row a boat there."
After hearing what Jiang Wan said, Qin Zhen immediately asked the clerk to get the information about the island.
There are a total of nine large islands, six medium-sized islands, and many scattered and unknown small islands registered under the jurisdiction of Hailing County.
For example, the one that Lian Yue rented is a very small island and the cheapest.
"Coconut Island... is here! It's about fifty-three acres in total."
Fifty-three acres of land is not big for a deserted island in the sea, it is just a medium-sized island.
"If you want to rent this island, the first year is free of rent and tax, and the second year is at least 100 taels of silver per year. The contract is at least two years."
Qin Zhen explained all the twists and turns in detail, and Jiang Wan heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that it was only one hundred taels.
One hundred taels, isn't it just the price of two sets of skin care products? She is willing to spend it!
"No problem, I'll rent it for two years."
Jiang Wan had a lot of spare money now, so it was worth spending one hundred taels to rent that beautiful island.
Not to mention that there are so many coconuts on the island, the scenery on the island alone is worth the price.
If Coconut Island were placed in modern times, it would definitely be rated as a five-star island. I wonder how many tourists it would attract if it were used for tourism.
It's a pity that in this era, transportation is inconvenient and there are not many people in the city who like to travel.
So let’s keep the island for our family to enjoy.
When A-niang is free, I will take her, Baozhu and Anan to the island to play for a day. It will be so wonderful to have some barbecue and drink some coconut milk.
Jiang Wan was so absorbed in her thoughts that when she came back to her senses, the clerk had already written the contract.
Because Yin Huaixi was not there, Jiang Wan pressed her fingerprints and added her mother's seal to complete the contract.
After signing the contract, everything on Coconut Island became the property of someone else, and Jiang Wan was in charge of everything. If anyone went to the island to take coconuts, she could sue the authorities if she wanted to.
"Thank you Uncle Qin for your care~"
One hundred taels of silver were charged for renting the island. Needless to say, Lord Qin must have reduced the price by quite a bit. Jiang Wan stepped forward very servilely and poured a cup of tea for Doctor Qin.
Qin Zhen benefited greatly from it.
If he helps someone, he certainly hopes that the other person will know and appreciate it. To contribute silently is not his style.
"By the way, didn't Qin Yuan come to see you with Ah Yue today? Have you guys agreed on the sale of the anti-freckle cream and other things?"
Jiang Wan shook her head.
"I was in a hurry to come to the county government to handle the island lease, so I didn't have a detailed chat with Manager Qin. He should be waiting outside now. Uncle Qin, why don't you call him in? It's a good opportunity for the three of us to discuss it."
Qin Zhen thought it was a good idea, so he called his men to call Qin Yuan in.
"grown ups……"
"Don't be polite. I asked you to come here to ask what you think about the skin care products Xiao Wan mentioned."
Now Hailing Trading Company is thriving under Qin Yuan's leadership. He knows that this man is a natural businessman, so he has completely delegated power to him.
This time I just plan to sit in.
Qin Yuan had already thought about it.
"Sir, Miss Jiang. I am very optimistic about the sale of these skin care products. If Miss Jiang is interested in cooperating with our Hailing Company, there are two ways to cooperate."
He looked at Jiang Wan and said very seriously, "First, Miss Jiang Wan, you name the price and our company will buy it at the original price. Whether we make a profit or a loss after the purchase has nothing to do with Miss Jiang. Second, Miss Jiang will directly hand over the goods to the company to sell. No matter how much is sold, we can discuss and share the profits among ourselves."
Jiang Wan touched the teacup and suddenly interrupted, "How many?"
Qin Yuan was stunned for a moment and smiled embarrassedly.
"I haven't decided yet. It depends on how you, Miss Jiang, cooperate with our company."
If Jiang Wan takes care of the entire process of the product from raw materials to blending and packaging, it will be fine for me to take one or two percent of the cost.
If Jiang Wan is only responsible for mixing and the packaging is provided by the company, then adjustments will have to be made as appropriate.
Anyway, it depends on the investment of both parties.
Qin Yuan wants to cooperate with Jiang Wan for a long time, so he can't be so black-hearted.
Jiang Wan thought about it carefully and decided to sell the products for fifty taels per set, which would earn her a lot of money. But the shopkeeper Qin was very capable, and the skin care products would definitely be sold at a higher price in his hands.
Let's split it.
Jiang Wan had just finished talking about the division of the profits when she heard the sound of injustice drums outside the county government office.
Since Lord Qin had come to work, they naturally could not disturb him anymore and left the county government office together immediately.
"Miss Jiang, do you want to go take a look at the workshop?"
"I won't go to the workshop anymore. Every time I go there, there are so many people there that it's like watching monkeys. Shopkeeper Qin, I'll go back and discuss the profit sharing with my mother. I'll go into the city and give you an answer in three days."
Qin Yuan nodded happily and enthusiastically sent Jiang Wan to the dock.
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It was already afternoon, and it was scorching hot outside, and Yinzhu's little face was flushed red.
Just now, her little sister Xiaoman came to play with her, and she thought they really came to chat and play.
As a result, Xiaoman directly stated the purpose of his visit.
She was asked by her aunt to ask Yinzhu which of their proposals she liked.
Yinzhu felt extremely flustered when she thought about revealing her affair with Xiaoshan in front of his parents.
Fortunately, the news Xiaoman brought to her was pretty good. Xiaoshan's parents agreed without saying anything and even considered it carefully for her and her brother.
"What do you think, Yinzhu? My aunt is a very nice person, gentle and kind, and never scolds anyone. If you marry Brother Xiaoshan, there will definitely be no conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the future."
Xiaoman had a teasing look on her face. She was so happy that her little sister was suddenly going to become her cousin's wife.