When Ning Ze heard that Zhao Gongming wanted to collect money not only from them but also from other people, his mind became active.
Thirty percent is really not much of a profit, but if they can get this business, then buy the frosting from others and sell it to Zhao Gongming, and their Ning family takes the ten percent of the profit, then they can definitely make money.
Thinking of this, Ning Ze became a little nervous and asked, "Are you serious, Brother Zhao?"
"Haha, of course it counts. Otherwise, would I have come all this way here just to entertain you, brother?"
"Yes, yes, I'm the one who can't speak. I apologize again. Waiter, take these dishes away and bring a new set to the table!"
Ning Ze's eyes lit up when he looked at Zhao Gongming. He raised his glass again and said, "Brother Zhao, I toast you!"
Zhao Gongming naturally accepted everyone who came. After drinking the wine, Ning Ze felt that he and Zhao Gongming had become closer.
Ning Ze was a little tipsy and said, "I wonder when Brother Zhao plans to get these icings?"
"Well, let's do it in the near future. I'll buy a batch at this price first, and then Mr. Ning can help me get some more. My money is in the central bank as a time deposit. Mr. Ning knows about time deposits, right?"
Ning Ze nodded hurriedly. Of course he knew. The central bank was the biggest new thing in recent times. How could businessmen like them not know about it?
The interest rate for fixed deposits is higher, but it is a bit troublesome to withdraw it.
"Brother, you probably have a lot of money in the bank. If you withdraw it now, you'll lose a lot of profit."
Zhao Gongming waved his hand and said, "Compared to the profit from the frosting, that little interest is nothing."
"Anyway, I want to buy a large amount of frosting, but the funds are all in the bank, so Mr. Ning shouldn't be too anxious when making arrangements."
"Brother, you're underestimating me by saying that. You already hold a gold card, so how could I not trust you on such a small matter? Actually, as long as the central bank can issue a deposit agreement for you, I can help you with the process and let you get the frosting in advance."
Although the central bank is a new thing, after getting to know it over this period of time, the merchants of Da Qi have confirmed that the strength of this bank is unfathomable.
The most important thing is that it is backed by the state. So as long as they can produce a deposit certificate to prove that Zhao Gongming really has that much money, then everything will be fine.
Zhao Gongming's eyes lit up and he said, "That's a good idea! Why didn't I think of it earlier? There's absolutely no problem issuing a certificate. I'll have one delivered tomorrow."
"Hahaha, that's great. As long as we have this certificate from brother, we can sign a contract later, and there shouldn't be any problem."
Ning Ze's family business is so big, he must be no novice. It doesn't hurt to be more careful in the business world. Many things can only be assured after they are settled in a contract.
When Zhao Gongming heard about signing a contract, his expression became more serious. He put down his wine glass and asked, "I wonder what kind of contract the Ning family plans to sign?"
"It's actually very simple. I naturally trust you, brother. As long as you promise to continue paying the balance, that's all that's needed."
"That's great, but the contract should restrict both of us. I can't possibly transport all the icing sugar in one go. What if you change your mind and don't want to sell it? Shouldn't there be some sort of solution?"
"That's the truth. I wonder what my brother thinks is appropriate?"
"How about this? If I can't pay the balance on time, I'll double the price. But if you don't want to sell it by then, you'll have to pay me double as well."
Double? Isn't that a bit harsh?
Ning Ze frowned. Judging from Zhao Gongming's attitude, he must be aiming for a million taels of silver. If he lost double...
But on second thought, the contract restricts both parties. As long as they do not breach the contract, the money will safely fall into their pockets.
So he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, it's settled!"
"Haha, Mr. Ning, don't agree so quickly. You should go back and discuss it with your colleagues. Let's be gentlemen first and villains later. This will benefit everyone."
Ning Ze nodded and agreed with this.
So that night, he hurriedly visited many sugar merchants.
The next day, a group of people found Zhao Gongming, and under the witness of government officials, the two parties signed a contract.
At the same time, people from the central bank were also present, which not only proved that Zhao Gongming did have money, but also directly gave a deadline.
Three days later, Zhao Gongming's deposit will be available for use, and then the one million taels of silver will be distributed and all fall into the pockets of these sugar merchants.
This was a very successful transaction. Both parties were very satisfied and it was a win-win situation.
In this case, there must be a grand banquet, and a group of sugar merchants will accompany Zhao Gongming to eat, drink and have fun.
At the banquet, Ning Ze, who was drunk, pulled Zhao Gongming aside and asked, "Brother, why did you buy so much frosting?"
Zhao Gongming, holding a wine glass, smiled and shook his head, saying, "Of course I have my own purpose, but I can't tell you now."
Ning Ze was not a fool. He knew there must be something wrong, but since Zhao Gongming didn't say anything, he had no idea what to do.
After eating and drinking, both parties left. Ning Ze and others planned to find a brothel for a second round, while Zhao Gongming said goodbye and left.
The next morning, Ning Ze was awakened by a loud noise.
Just when he was wondering what was going on, the door of his room was violently kicked open, and then those colleagues who had been drinking and chatting with him last night rushed in with red eyes.
Ning Ze was so frightened that he woke up completely.
He covered his vital parts and looked at the group of people in front of him in horror and said, "Everyone, what are you doing?"
One of the more impatient people stepped forward and grabbed Ning Ze and said, "What are you doing? Let me ask you, do you know what the price of frosting was this morning?"
"What's the price? I just woke up, how can I know the price?"
"It's tripled! It's almost tripled compared to yesterday, you know?!"
What? !
Ning Ze was shocked. How could the frosting suddenly increase so much? This didn't make sense. Something must have happened!
Before Ning Ze could speak, someone had already explained his doubts to him.
"Hey, this morning there was news from the Chinese Academy of Sciences that icing sugar is an important ingredient in refining a certain medicine, and the price of icing sugar has skyrocketed! Mr. Ning, do you know that because of that contract we signed yesterday, we've both lost a lot of money!"
After hearing these words, Ning Ze's head was buzzing!
Yes! Yes!
No wonder Brother Zhao spent a huge amount of money to buy icing sugar. It turns out he was waiting here!
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