After everyone was settled in place, Ning Ye found an open space and took out the quick-drying cement he had prepared. Since there was no limit, he directly exchanged out one hundred bags.
As for the building materials, Ningye still prefers to use stone. Although it is more difficult to mine, it will definitely be more sturdy after the building is completed, and its fire resistance will also be higher.
There is a small rocky hill right next to the mansion, where there has always been a quarry. It is enough to buy directly from there, and we don't need regular stones, just stones of the right size.
Today, we mainly need to teach them how to use this quick-drying cement. Under normal circumstances, quick-drying cement can even dry within an hour.
Shen Yuanzhi and Wang Wu were brought here, while Ning Ye took out a bag of cement and began to demonstrate how to use it.
Having never seen anything like it before, the two stared intently.
The grayish-blue color was somewhat like powder made from ground blue bricks. Just as Shen Yuanzhi was thinking this, Ning Ye directly added some sand and water to it, mixed it, and then took out a ball and threw it on the ground.
"You can use this as a special adhesive. It can be used to bond stones, wood, or even fired clay bricks. It can be used to achieve the initial shaping in about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea."
Shen Yuanzhi walked up and touched it out of curiosity. This stuff looked better than mud mixed with soil and was even softer. Was it really better than that glutinous rice copper juice?
After a while, when Shen Yuanzhi touched it, he found that it had become as hard as a lump of iron. It was also quite heavy, and it wouldn't budge no matter how hard he tried to bend it.
Wang Wu then drew his weapon and slashed it hard with the back of the blade. He used all his strength in this strike, and the weapon shattered instantly. However, the shockwave in his hand told him that the thing was indeed very hard.
Ning Ye nodded in satisfaction. "Next, you will mix the stones according to the proportions I just mentioned, and I will deliver them to you. As for the wood, you will have to find it yourselves. In any case, I need you to build your living quarters for me within a month."
Shen Yuanzhi said, "Sir, isn't the time a bit too tight? Although we have the cement you provided, we really don't have much experience. If something goes wrong, we might not be able to finish it."
"This is not something I need to consider, but something you need to consider. If so many people can't even handle this small matter, then it only proves that you are probably somewhat incompetent."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanzhi was speechless. He knew that this was yet another test from Ning Ye, and only after passing this test could he truly become someone Ning Ye trusted.
After having Wang Wu contact the mine owner, Ning Ye turned and left, because he had a guest to meet that day, and this guest was quite important.
The banquet had already been prepared inside Chunmanlou, and the person who arrived was Chen Santong. "Young Master Ning, I was too rushed to meet you last time. It is truly an honor for me to have you grace us with your presence this time."
Ning Ye smiled calmly, "Mr. Chen, you're really putting me too hard. We have an equal partnership, so why be like this? Let's just talk business directly. There's no need for this."
"Young Master Ning, you are underestimating yourself. I believe the milk candy you brought out this time will also be a huge hit in other places."
"Alright, Mr. Chen, you must have come all this way for something important. Let's get through this and see what it is that makes you come all this way again."
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Santong said, "Actually, I have a request for you, and I hope Young Master Ning can grant it."
"Since you've already said that, this matter must be quite difficult for me, and not easy to handle. But I'm in a good mood today and willing to listen. Go ahead and tell me."
Chen Santong said very seriously, "I hope to form a true alliance with Young Master Ning. No matter what happens, we should stand together and advance or retreat together."
Ning Ye paused slightly in his hand holding the wine glass. He knew that Chen Santong must have had something to do in his haste to come here, but he didn't expect him to say something like that.
An alliance of offense and defense is not just a simple cooperative relationship. Both parties are responsible for each other, making the relationship quite solid. After all, people in ancient times valued their reputation and kept their word. It was not just empty talk, and few people would go back on their word.
Not to mention that Chen Santong does not have the ability to go back on his word. If Chen Santong really did go back on his word, what could a mere businessman do?
Ning Ye tapped his fingers lightly on the table. He couldn't make up his mind about this matter for the time being. Chen Santong was indeed a great businessman, but there wasn't much a businessman could do.
If it's just about money, Ning Ye doesn't consider himself someone who's particularly short of money. If it's about other aspects, where would he need Chen Santong's help?
Since it's a defensive alliance, both sides must have something to ask of each other, but it seems that Chen Santong can't offer much.
Seeing Ning Ye hesitate, Chen Santong immediately said, "Young Master Ning, I have a lot of connections in Jiangnan. Although you may not need them now, I believe you will definitely need them in the future."
Ning Ye squinted and said, "I'm actually a very petty person. If we really form an alliance, I'll only accept being together through thick and thin. If someone betrays me, I'm afraid I won't be in a good mood."
"Please rest assured, Young Master Ning, I am not just making empty promises. Since I dare to do this, I have already thought it through."
In the end, Ning Ye still felt that having one more friend was better than having one more enemy, especially since Chen Santong did indeed have some connections. If he really needed them in the future, it wouldn't be a loss for him.
Ning Ye raised his glass and said, "Mr. Chen, please take good care of me in the future. Let me make this clear from the beginning. I was not joking at all. If you fail to do so, I promise you will regret it for the rest of your life."
Chen Santong also raised his wine glass and said, "Thank you for agreeing, Young Master Ning. It is my honor. I promise I will not disappoint you. Besides, I'm afraid I don't have the guts."
The two exchanged a smile, each harboring their own secrets.
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