Chapter 107 Flashlight
This perfectly averted a potential tragedy.
An Wanyu disagreed and said, "Even if this water can be used to rinse, it's still very uncomfortable to sit on; it's too cold!"
Su Jingge: "...You mean pull my butt out?"
"So your butt is cold?"
An Wanyu glared at her: "How could the Imperial Concubine possibly take a liking to this? Doesn't she fear getting cold?"
Su Jingge felt that this person was just looking for trouble.
She said, "Just wrap the cushion with a layer of cotton cloth, what's so difficult about that?"
An Wanyu couldn't find anything wrong with the flush toilet, so she flicked her sleeve and said, "Forget it, this thing was made by you anyway, so you can't find me if there's a problem."
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A group of people came out of the princess's residence again.
Just then, some merchants came to Su Jingge's door, pressing her for details: "Magistrate Su, do you still have anything similar to this flush toilet that can make someone rich overnight?"
Seeing Sun Changgui making money, everyone harbored the mentality of getting rich overnight.
Although some people have contacted her these past few days, there really hasn't been anything better.
She thought about it for a while and said, "Yes, we do have them, but you might not need them!"
The merchant laughed upon hearing this: "As long as Magistrate Su brings it out, we are sure to be able to sell it. Your goods will definitely be of the highest quality!"
Su Jingge thought about it for a moment, and realized that the next batch of orders would indeed need someone to sell them.
"I'll organize the items and report back to everyone later."
The group bowed and said, "That would be wonderful. Thank you, Magistrate Su."
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On her way back, Su Jingge passed by the candle shop and saw many people buying candles, wicks, and candle flames.
Since there were no electric lights in ancient times, these items became essential household items.
However, carrying these things at night is quite inconvenient.
And when the wind blew, the fire went out.
This presents many inconveniences for those who patrol the streets at night to ward off evil spirits.
These things can also be used by those who patrol the mountains at night and lie in wait for prey.
She returned to the restaurant and rummaged through the goods, thinking of things that would be practical in this era. Then, thinking of the candle shop in front of her, she decided to get a flashlight.
The main reason is that her flashlights have batteries inside, so they can be used simply by turning them on. However, she can't tell the people here what batteries are, because even if she did, they wouldn't understand.
So I plan to modify the flashlight so that it is powered by the gears inside.
One rotation of the gear can sustain the electricity for one to two hours, which is quite a long time.
So they took the goods to the candle shop.
In any case, the candle shop has always been suppressed by the people of Shangguzhai, and its sales are extremely poor, similar to the situation of Sun Changgui before.
Even with people, it's barely enough to keep things afloat.
She thought it better to turn the candle shop into a flashlight shop, but she couldn't just sell flashlights. With summer approaching, she planned to start selling fans as well.
However, it needs to be modified.
The shell is still her shell, but it has been transformed into a power source for generating electricity, such as the rotation of gears, which can generate electricity.
After picking up a batch of goods, she went to the candle shop.
The shop owner was lame.
After exchanging pleasantries with the others, Su Jingge asked, "Since business is slow and the rent for this shop is about to expire, why don't you stock up on some fresh goods, shopkeeper?"
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up: "Could it be that shops like Sun Changgui's became hugely popular after you renovated them?"
Su Jingge smiled and said, "Manager Liu, that's just people exaggerating. The most important thing is that the product is good, isn't it?"
Manager Liu nodded: "Many merchants in the city want to cooperate with you, but those who can cooperate with you must have something that catches your eye."
"This is just a bunch of candles, and the cost isn't low, but the cost of Sun's Ceramics Workshop is still slightly lower."
"It's just that you chose my shop, but I don't have any skills. How can I improve it? Or do you already have a plan?"
Su Jingge took out a sample and placed it on the counter: "Manager Liu, don't rush. Take a look at this flashlight first. Actually, it works on the same principle as a candle. Both can emit light and illuminate the way. But this thing is much lighter and more convenient to hold, especially for people who go up the mountain to chop wood, hunt, fish, or are frightened. They can put the flashlight on their head."
"This will have a lighting effect."
"There have been forest fires in the past because these candles and torches were not used properly. Of course, these things still exist."
"Our purpose in launching new products is only to provide some convenience for those special groups; we are afraid it will not be able to achieve a city-wide sales boom."
Manager Liu looked at the item in front of him: a hand cushion tube?
The last Sun family ceramics workshop sold toilets, and this time his shop sells hand warmers. Could it be that... Su Jingge has a grudge against those kinds of buckets?
He held it in his hand and played with it for a while.
If you press and push that small opening, it will emit white light.
"Wow!" He was startled. "I didn't expect it to be so bright!"
"This is indeed a novel and wonderful thing!"
He looked at Su Jingge and said, "Sir, the things you introduced are definitely extraordinary. How much money this small shop can make, or how big it is, is not important. What is important is that the shop is still operating and can continue to run. You have revitalized it."
"I am very grateful. This hand pad can indeed be customized for some special people."
"I just wonder what price this hand cushion holder will cost?"
Su Jingge said, "15 copper coins."
Manager Liu shook his head upon hearing this: "This is too expensive."
“My candle costs only three copper coins, and my torch costs five copper coins.”
"The size of the candles and lamps varies, and opinions on their prices differ, so we will leave that aside for now."
"This hand cushion costs 15 copper coins. Are you sure you can sell it, sir?"
Su Jingge carefully explained the calculations to him: "You can indeed buy a candle with three copper coins, but have you calculated how long a candle can last?"
"At most two hours."
"This is calculated based on the smallest candle."
"If it's a larger candle, it will cost five copper coins. Although you're selling it cheaply, it does burn for a shorter time."
"They use lamp oil, which seems to burn for a long time, but the oil is expensive."
"A candle can be lit and then burned. Although it's cheap and doesn't burn for long, it can be used frequently!"
Manager Liu stroked his chin, "That's true."
After all, it can't burn for that long, and it's impossible for every household to light a fire.
But the county won't allow it.
"So, sir, you mean that you sell 15 flashlights for 1 copper coin each, how long will one last?"
Su Jingge said, "This is generated by the rotation of gears. It only takes a few seconds to turn the gear once, and after a few seconds, it can stay lit for about two hours."
"Wait until it's destroyed, then wind it up again; it can be reused repeatedly."
"So even if I didn't spend any money, once I bought it, it won't break unless it's damaged by a non-human."
Manager Liu believed that this product would definitely have a market and many people would use it, especially those with status.
They love novel things.
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