Chapter 753 755. Seeking Help
Gu Benluo knew that this stage was difficult, but he still didn't give up. He wanted to gain some sympathy, so he imitated his younger brother and hugged Jin Qianqian's arm and acted coquettishly.
"Mom, there is a lantern festival in Yongchang County tonight. I promise to memorize all the articles that Dad has assigned me by tomorrow. Do you think I can...?"
Jin Qianqian, "Why didn't you beg for mercy when your father was here just now?"
"Mom~," Gu Benluo continued to act coquettishly, "You are the one who makes the decisions on all matters in our family, big or small. As long as you open your mouth, Dad will definitely not say a word..."
Jin Qianqian pinched his nose, "Do you dare to say this again in front of your father? Your father is doing this for your own good. You have been playing along for so long, it's time to concentrate."
After staying outside with Gu Wenheng for such a long time and coming back during the New Year, it would be inappropriate to continue playing.
Although Jin Qianqian felt sorry for the child and thought it would be a bit hard, she also agreed with Gu Wenheng's approach.
They are much more indulgent towards their children than those in other mansions.
As children grow up day by day, some rules should be established.
"mother,……"
Gu Benluo wanted to continue to fight for it, but Jin Qianqian turned around and looked at him seriously, "This matter is not negotiable at all. If you can convince your father, then I, as your mother, will not be a bad person."
Gu Benluo, "..." From the tone of his voice, I knew there was no way to continue the conversation.
He walked out of the yard with his head hung, looked at the front yard with nostalgia, then walked back to his own yard with a sigh.
Hearing his behavior, Jin Qianqian smiled and shook her head, "These children really can't be spoiled. Go tell the kitchen to prepare some fruit soup and send it over."
I hope the fruit soup can remove the dryness in my body and get back on track sooner.
After sending Gu Benluo away, Jin Qianqian stared at the visiting card in front of her. Someone would be visiting in the afternoon, and there would be endless social engagements from then on.
Jin Qianqian found it unbelievable that the first person to come to the door would be Mrs. Liang.
Liang He's implication that everyone was ostracizing him was not a smart move, and everyone was just maintaining superficial peace.
This sudden post was sent to her door, and Jin Qianqian didn't understand what she was planning.
Liang He did not come alone, she also brought her niece He Xiaoyu with her.
Jin Qianqian received them according to etiquette. After serving tea, Jin Qianqian did not speak actively. Instead, she pulled He Xiaoyu aside and chatted about what they were busy with in their daily lives.
Although Liang He also wanted to train her niece, she came here today for an important matter.
Since Jin Qianqian didn't bring it up on her own initiative, she could only say it reluctantly.
"I'm sorry to bother Madam Gu by coming here unexpectedly today."
Jin Qianqian, "No, everyone who comes is a guest. I am sorry for not welcoming them well."
Jin Qianqian didn't respond and just treated her as an ordinary visitor.
Liang Heshi, "…Madam Gu, isn't she curious about the reason for our sudden visit?"
Jin Qianqian, "We just arrived in Yi Province and don't really know much about the local customs. Are we going to start visiting each other after the New Year?
My subordinates are really careless. They forgot to remind me of such an important custom. I will definitely send a letter to your house some other day and we can visit each other."
"...Madam Gu has misunderstood. We suddenly came to visit for other reasons." Liang He was uncomfortable for a moment, but quickly adjusted herself. "Madam Gu is worthy of being an imperial merchant. It hasn't been long since she made East City bustling. I admire her very much.
Now Madam Gu has opened a soap shop that is leading the way, and we are really jealous of it."
Jin Qianqian said modestly, "I am just doing a small business, not as good as Madam Liang said. I heard that Madam Liang has opened a few shops. I wish Madam good fortune in advance."
"I can't compare with Madam Gu. The shop is open, but the business is average. I came here today to ask for some advice from Madam Gu so that I can at least earn some property for my son." After more than a month, Liang He realized that business was not so easy to do.
She opened several shops, and except for the grocery store, she still had some profit, but the embroidery shop and the fabric shop had few businesses all day long.
This was her dowry. If she continued to lose money like this, she would have less left for her son.
After being persuaded by her niece, she finally swallowed her pride and prepared to ask Jin Qianqian for advice.
"You have to take your time in doing business," Jin Qianqian felt that she had said this to many people. Although she had a lot of ideas, she felt that she did not have the ability to take on too much.
"That's true, but we are a small family and can't afford the loss," Liang He leaned slightly in front of Jin Qianqian, "Madam Gu has such a large family business, I hope you can give me some guidance."
Jin Qianqian felt a little puzzled. Everyone knew about the relationship between the two of them privately. Liang He was really interesting. He could even come to her door with a clear conscience.
“I built my business by accident, and with my level of skills, I don’t dare to guide others.
You also know that money is hard to earn. What if they suffer losses because of some of my bad ideas? "
Jin Qianqian looked embarrassed, "As a businessman who has only been doing business for a few years, I am not as good as the local noble families.
But I know that in Yi Province, there are several wealthy families with a long history, and they all have century-old stores under their umbrella.
Just thinking about it is enough to make people yearn for it. If Madam Liang asks them for help, it will be much better than my half-baked knowledge."
Everyone present knew who was being referred to here.
Lord Liang rented out the shop and sublet it to several noble families. It couldn't have been unintentional.
Thinking back to the beginning, when Gu Wenheng got the blueprint, it was Lord Liang who chose first, and the preferred locations were all around the area marked out by Jin Qianqian.
Regardless of whether there are other deeper meanings here, in terms of relationships, Mrs. Liang should seek help from these.
Liang He lowered his head and fiddled with the tea. He opened these shops because of the people he sought help from, and he also got the goods from the introductions of these people.
I don’t know if she is not destined to be a business person, but the business of these shops is always lukewarm.
However, Jin Qianqian knew that a shop like this could only survive by enduring.
Dongcheng had only just begun to prosper and there were not many residents. Her shops were not well-known, and it was impossible for the people of Yongchang County to travel so far to buy from them.
"To be honest, Madam Gu," He Xiaoyu saw that her aunt was being pretentious again, and could only smile and say, "At that time, my aunt also spent a lot of time and effort to consult many people before she was able to set up these shops.
But the business has been lukewarm, and my aunt has been very worried about this these days.
I came here today to ask Madam to understand the difficulties faced by women in the harem, and to give me some guidance to help these shops find a way out."
He Xiaoyu mustered up the courage to say this, her palms sweating.
(End of this chapter)
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