The shopkeeper hesitated, then said after some thought, "I'm sorry, this deal is too big for me to make the decision..."
Zheng Ye blurted out, "Who can make that decision? Call them out now!"
The innkeeper spoke gently, "Honorable guest, please don't be in a hurry. The owner happens to be staying at the inn recently..."
I'll go and fetch them right away!
After the shopkeeper left, Ning Xi'er stood next to Zheng Ye and reminded him to be careful with his words.
Zheng Ye outwardly agreed, but inwardly he was somewhat skeptical.
I thought to myself, they have such a big order, and they personally delivered it to my door. Do people really think they would pass up such a good deal?
Hearing footsteps, Ning Xi'er knew it was inappropriate to talk to him in detail, so she immediately fell silent.
When I saw that the owner of the largest shop in the border county was so young...
Zheng Ye was slightly surprised.
The person who appeared before me was tall and slender with fair and delicate skin, unlike the skin that could develop from being exposed to the wind and sun in this area...
The newcomer had eyes that resembled broad beans, flat and round, yet his gaze possessed a certain charisma.
She has a high nose and thin lips, which are even more lustrous and glossy than cherries.
Zheng Ye's ears turned slightly red, sensing something was amiss...
The fact that she was blushing while looking at a grown man made her feel even more like she was possessed.
Suppressing his inner turmoil, Zheng Ye asked, "Can you make that decision?"
These were ordinary words, but because of my guilty conscience, they seemed to carry a hint of doubt...
The person in front of the shopkeeper indeed frowned.
He looked Zheng Ye up and down, his voice surprisingly gentle, "The shopkeeper just told me..."
Excuse my boldness, but may I ask your identity, esteemed guest?
And what is the purpose of this batch of grain and supplies?
After all, the county's location is sensitive, and besides the provisions needed by the distinguished guests, many other supplies...
Unlike what ordinary people need in their daily lives...
With his purpose perfectly legitimate, and besides, having his heartless and scumbag father, Ning Wei of Dingyuan, as a scapegoat, Zheng Ye answered frankly:
"As for my identity... there's nothing to hide..."
The young master of the family is serving in a military camp in the nearby northern frontier. The master has heard that due to disruptions in transportation, the northern frontier camp has been experiencing food and supply shortages for over two months...
Worried that his son was suffering in the army, and concerned for the soldiers on the frontier...
I've raised some money and want to procure a batch of food and supplies for the army camp, just to do my part...
I hope that my son can also have his living conditions and safety guaranteed...
The shop owner initially frowned when he saw Zheng Ye speaking impudently.
Hearing him speak like that, I realized it was due to his straightforward personality, so I relaxed my brow and nodded slowly.
The food shortage in northern Xinjiang is a well-known fact, if not universally acknowledged.
Firstly, many soldiers in the northern border military camps were recruited from nearby areas... The situation in the army for those who lived close to home was also mentioned.
Secondly, even when the military camp was short of food, it continued to provide relief to the villagers...
The news that villagers went to neighboring counties to buy grain would also spread.
Upon hearing that it was for procuring food and supplies for the soldiers in the northern frontier, the shop owner's face lit up with a friendly smile.
The shopkeeper got straight to the point, "Since you say the grain is for the soldiers in the northern frontier, we will do our utmost..."
Currently, our store has limited supplies, but if our valued customer needs them urgently, we can purchase them from other merchants on their behalf...
However, the cost will be higher....."
Since the shop owner said that, even if they offered a discount, they certainly couldn't buy from other merchants at cost price...
Zheng Ye naturally understood and felt that the shop owner's words were simple, straightforward, and very much to his liking.
The shopkeeper added, "Originally, as citizens of the Great Yan, it was our duty to procure food and supplies for the soldiers guarding the border..."
But if I may be so bold, this deal is extremely risky...
I'm afraid that if I accept this order, my shop will have to close temporarily to avoid trouble.
Under normal circumstances, for such a purpose reserved for VIPs, let alone making a profit, we'd probably even lose money...
As citizens of the Great Yan, we have done our part.
But this order is huge, and we'll be closing down for a while...
so......"
When Zheng Ye spoke, his voice was unconsciously softer than before.
"If the shop owner has something to say, please speak frankly..."
The shop owner laughed heartily; his voice was like a clear bell, pleasing to the ear.
"Alright, I'll be honest. This order is huge, and I won't calculate the total quantity using the unit price..."
We're treating this shipment as a purchase for our esteemed client. We'll charge an additional 500 taels as compensation, covering both cost and shipping.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Ye's face lit up with joy, and he almost agreed, but then he noticed Ning Xi'er writing words on his back with her finger.
Zheng Ye noticed carefully and discovered that Ning Xi'er had written, "Ask about rent."
Although Zheng Ye was puzzled, he still asked, "May I ask how much your monthly rent is?"
The shopkeeper opposite was the first to be surprised.
With such a large quantity and tight deadlines, not only would it be chaotic and exhausting, but as the shop owner said, the risks are also extremely high...
What if this batch of supplies isn't delivered to the military camp in northern Xinjiang, but instead crosses the border and reaches the other side...?
Even ten of their heads wouldn't be enough to cut off!
As a result, the shopkeeper only said he would accept 500 taels as compensation...
The shopkeeper's heart was bleeding...
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