Yan Qingqing pretended to be troubled and said, "Actually, I have already given the management rights of the prefectural city to the Ding family, so this matter is really difficult to handle."
Madam Liu came full of confidence, but she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when she heard Yan Qingqing say this.
Unexpectedly, Yan Qingqing changed the subject and said, "I have a good relationship with the Ding family. If we can offer some compensation, it's not impossible to get them to give up the management rights of the prefectural city."
It wasn't that Yan Qingqing looked down on the Ding family and wanted to break the contract, but rather that the Ding family had limited strength and connections, and their manpower and resources were mainly concentrated in Chengyang County. Currently, besides Chengyang County, they had only developed markets in two nearby counties.
Master Ding and his wife had also mentioned to Yan Qingqing several times that if people from other counties were willing to open shops, she should not worry about them.
Yan Qingqing originally planned to open her own shop in the prefectural city, but it would be even better if she partnered with Madam Liu.
Firstly, it would save a lot of manpower and resources. Secondly, Madam Liu had extensive connections in the prefectural city and knew many noble ladies, making her more suitable for this business.
Upon hearing this, Madam Liu's eyes lit up, and she looked at Yan Qingqing and said, "Good sister, just tell me, I'll agree to any conditions."
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Sister Liu has come in person, which shows her sincerity. It wouldn't be right for me not to agree."
How about this, sister will provide the shop and the staff to run it, and I'll provide the products. We'll split the profits 50/50.
However, the shop needs to use our Canghe Li Ji brand name.
When Madam Liu heard this, she realized she had gotten a great deal. The shop was a one-time purchase, and it was readily available to her.
As for whose brand they're using, that doesn't matter at all.
Canghe Li Ji is quite famous now, and using his brand will attract more customers.
Moreover, many wives of officials do business in a low-key manner, but everyone knows who runs the business.
Madam Liu wasn't the type to take advantage of others, so she said, "This is too unfair to my sister. My shop is all ready-made, and my sister provides all the goods. How can I take 50%?"
My sister can give me 30%. Even 30% is a bargain for me.
Seeing that Madam Liu was straightforward, Yan Qingqing stopped beating around the bush and said with a smile, "The later management and operation will also require a lot of time and effort."
If Sister Liu feels embarrassed, could you do me a small favor?
Hearing Yan Qingqing say this, Madam Liu felt relieved and asked, "What kind of help is it, sister? Please tell me. I will never refuse if it can help."
Yan Qingqing then told her about her plan to open a shop and build a workshop in the prefectural city.
After hearing this, Madam Liu smiled and said, "So that's what it is. That's easy to handle. I'll tell my husband when I get back."
My nephew thinks a suitable place to build a workshop can be found by simply going to my master to get the land deed.
As for what location the shop wants, I can help negotiate if they're interested.
Lord Liu is the prefect, in charge of these matters, so his word naturally carries weight.
Furthermore, Madam Liu also knew that the Li family's establishment of workshops and shops in the prefectural city would increase the city's tax revenue.
She had heard that the Li family's businesses were all very profitable.
Moreover, it would also give Yan Qingqing face, so Madam Liu agreed without hesitation.
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Sister Liu."
I won't let my sister's trip be in vain, so let's draw up a document right now.
Once you've chosen a shop, please send someone to let me know. I'll arrange for a batch of goods to be shipped to you from Canghe Town.
Once the workshops in the prefectural city are built, you can get your goods directly from there.
Seeing that Yan Qingqing had made such a proper arrangement, Madam Liu naturally expressed her gratitude once again.
Yan Qingqing immediately had Ruyi bring her a pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and wrote down the contract without even thinking.
Yan Qingqing has gotten used to doing business over the years, and she is very skilled at writing contracts.
Yan Qingqing quickly finished writing the contract, making three copies, and had Madam Liu put her fingerprint on them.
He kept one copy for himself and submitted the other to the government for record-keeping.
After receiving the contract, Madam Liu carefully tucked it into her bosom.
Yan Qingqing then had Li Xiang'an and Li Yueniang come to pay their respects to Madam Liu.
It is said that meeting in person fosters a stronger bond, so if they wanted Madam Liu to take better care of them after arriving in the prefectural city, it would be best to meet her.
Both men were shrewd businessmen, and upon learning that they were to meet Madam Liu, they naturally dressed up carefully and then greeted her respectfully.
Upon seeing the two, Madam Liu naturally showered them with praise once again.
He also took off a pair of jade bracelets from his own hand and put them on Li Yueniang's wrist.
Li Yueniang naturally refused to accept it, but Madam Liu insisted on giving it to her, saying, "One should not refuse a gift from an elder. You can accept it without worry, Auntie."
Li Yueniang looked at Yan Qingqing with some hesitation after hearing this.
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Since it's from your Aunt Liu, you should accept it."
Li Yueniang happily accepted the gift and thanked Madam Liu, saying, "Thank you, Auntie."
Upon hearing this, Madam Liu happily took Li Yueniang's hand and said, "That's right. Yueniang is not only beautiful, but she is also a clever and good child. I wonder which family will be lucky enough to marry her as their daughter-in-law in the future."
Li Yueniang was somewhat helpless. How old was she? Why were people already making fun of her? Weren't they afraid she would blush?
Yan Qingqing and Li Xiang'an acted as if it were none of their business. Just a few days ago, she had been mocking Li Xiang'an. Now, she would let Li Xiang'an experience it for herself.
However, it must be said that Li Yueniang really lacked the arrogance of an ordinary girl.
Seeing that Yan Qingqing and Li Xiang'an were unwilling to help her, she smiled and said, "Auntie, you flatter me. In the future, if you find a handsome and promising young master, you should think of Yue Niang first."
Madam Liu was taken aback upon hearing this, then burst into laughter and said, "Good, good, I'll think about it carefully when I get back and see whose young master is better."
Yan Qingqing hadn't expected Li Yueniang to say something so surprising, so she could only say, "Sister Liu, please forgive my rudeness."
"That girl has no shame. She's only thirteen this year. I was originally planning to keep her for another two years, but it seems girls really are hard to keep at home once they grow up."
Yan Qingqing's words made Madam Liu burst into laughter again.
After chatting for a while, it was almost lunchtime, so Mrs. Liu naturally had lunch at the Li family's house.
After spending the day together, everyone's relationship deepened considerably, and they gained a better understanding of each other.
Mrs. Liu was even more confident about this business deal.
After seeing Madam Liu off, Yan Qingqing sent a message to Li Xiangbao and Wang Dong, asking them to take some time to go home.
Yan Qingqing wanted to ask them which of the two would like to go to the prefectural city together.
That evening, Yan Qingqing remembered that she had something to discuss with Li Xiang'an again.
So he put on his clothes, took Ruyi, and went to Li Xiang'an's courtyard.
But as soon as they reached the door, they heard voices coming from inside.
Yan Qingqing quickly gestured for Ruyi to be quiet, then quietly walked to the wall and pressed her ear against it.
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