Gu Yuzhi refused, Wen Xiuzhu was overjoyed, and Shu Xiaohan was very surprised.
She believed that the young prince wanted to agree.
Not only Shu Xiaohan, but also Chief Secretary Xie believed that the young prince would agree. The two of them said in unison, "Can you tell me why?"
Gu Yuzhi briefly explained the matter of Zhaoyi, then scratched his head: "I just feel that if we lower the price at this time, Li Ji Trading Company will definitely think that we are trying to steal their business."
Xie Changshi nodded repeatedly as he listened, and Wen Xiuzhu's small eyes narrowed again.
He didn't teach the young prince these things; the young prince was able to come up with such ideas entirely on his own.
Wen Xiuzhu was so moved that tears almost streamed down her face.
During his lifetime, he was always busy with the affairs of the imperial merchants, which resulted in none of his spendthrift sons having any talent for business. However, after becoming a system, he discovered a promising talent!
It's a pity, a real pity. With his status, the young prince is destined not to shine in the business world.
Otherwise, the young master of the Wen family business would not be Shen Yu'an.
Under Wen Xiuzhu's gratified gaze, Gu Yuzhi continued, "But if we, like Li Ji Trading Company, still choose to cooperate with these managers, then it's not my fault, right?"
He shook his little head and said, in Teacher Shu's words, "That's because the Wen family's charm is too great."
Xie Changshi didn't really understand business matters, but he was smart enough to follow Gu Yuzhi's words and quickly figured it out.
Although Wen's Trading Company is called a trading company, it has only opened two stores so far, and its foundation is still too weak. At this time, breaking ties with Li's Trading Company would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock.
Chief Secretary Xie breathed a sigh of relief. He was very interested in Mu Sheng's suggestion. If it weren't for the young prince's reminder, Li Ji Trading Company would probably have made dealing with the Wen family its top priority starting tomorrow.
After Gu Yuzhi finalized the purchase price, Xie Changshi sent the accountant to inform Mu Sheng. When the accountant returned, he spoke of the matter with a faint smile: "Manager Mu said that after he went back, he cleared his head and realized that lowering the price was inappropriate. He was just about to come and visit the young master."
Xie Changshi's solemn face finally broke into a smile, and he turned to Gu Yuzhi and said, "Your Highness, Prefect Qi has indeed recommended a good person to us. Mu Sheng has compassion for the people, but he knows exactly what he should do."
Even if Mu Sheng's claim that he knew it was inappropriate was a lie, he knew his place.
As a shopkeeper, you can offer your opinions before your employer makes a decision, but you absolutely cannot question your employer's decision after it has been made.
Gu Yuzhi nodded repeatedly, his round eyes darting around, and said silently, "I have a feeling that what Chief Secretary Xie said wasn't just about Manager Mu."
Gu Yuzhi couldn't figure out exactly where it would apply.
But after resolving one issue, Gu Yuzhi's mood brightened, and he skipped out to play with Xueye.
He had already promised Xueye that once he finished dealing with the matters at the clinic, he would take her to Xinliang.
That's where Xueye was born.
Gu Yuzhi was in a good mood, so naturally someone else was in a bad mood.
Li Yanping had already received the news when other pharmacy owners from northern Mobei set off for Changzhou.
Now that Li's Medical Clinic has incurred great public resentment, he naturally cannot take action against these petty people at this time.
Upon learning that Mu Sheng had gathered all the shopkeepers together, Li Yanping immediately booked a room next door and had someone stick to the wooden partition to eavesdrop.
The eavesdropper told Li Yanping everything that Mu Sheng and the other managers said, what decisions they made, and how many managers signed contracts.
With the contract being signed over there, Li Yanping naturally had no reason to stay any longer. He took his trusted aides and headed home, but unexpectedly, he saw Young Master Wen as soon as he stepped outside.
Young Master Wen, Shen Yu'an, was only here today to act as a mascot to keep things in order. The contracts were almost all signed, and he just wanted to get some fresh air. Who knew that he would see Li Yanping as soon as he opened the door.
Shen Yu'an glanced at the private room behind Li Yanping and instantly understood.
Having navigated the business world for many years, Li Yanping's surprise was only momentary. He quickly regained his composure and stepped forward to greet him: "My name is Li Yanping, the manager of Li's Trading Company. I have long admired Young Master Wen. I wonder if Young Master Wen would have the time to grace me with his presence for a casual meal?"
Shen Yu'an's face was full of refusal, behaving like a spoiled young master who hadn't known any manners: "But I already ate. Wasn't Manager Li just in the private room? Didn't you eat?"
Manager Li's confidant glared fiercely at Shen Yu'an.
What's there to eat? Hearing about your cooperation, our own boss is so angry he's about to burst!
Li Yanping was also surprised by the other party's words, but his expression remained unchanged: "Since Young Master Wen has already eaten, then if there is a chance, I will invite Young Master Wen again next time."
Shen Yu'an said "Oh," and waved her hand, saying, "Then I'll go to the restroom first."
He left as soon as he finished speaking, looking very anxious, and the scrutinizing gaze finally disappeared after he turned the corner.
I need to talk to His Highness when I get back. Maybe I should just open my own restaurant and make sure the soundproofing is good.
I was out negotiating a contract when my competitor overheard me. What bad luck!
Shen Yu'an spat a few times and swaggered to the outhouse.
After Li Yanping boarded the carriage, the faint smile on his face finally faded: "Has the master replied yet?"
He had already tried to get the news of the incident at Li's clinic to his boss, but so many days had passed and his boss still hadn't sent any message back, which made Li Yanping feel very passive.
The recent incident involving Li's Medical Clinic using inferior and moldy medicinal materials has spread to other prefectures.
Not only have these pharmacies stopped ordering from them, but Li's Medical Clinic in other prefectures has also seen a significant drop in business. If this continues, I'm afraid all of Li's Medical Clinics in the entire northern desert will have to close down.
The confidant also looked worried: "I've been keeping an eye on things. There's really no news from the boss. I asked around and they said the boss is having some trouble and can't get away."
Li Yanping frowned instantly: "Have you found out what kind of trouble it is?"
Before the Wen family settled in Changzhou, Li Yanping went to his employer's headquarters to help them resolve the troubles. When he returned to Changzhou, the escort agency was gone, and now even the clinic was on the verge of collapse.
What trouble has the boss gotten himself into that he can't even take care of the market in the northern desert?
After thinking for a moment, the confidant pointed upwards with his index finger, and Li Yanping's expression changed instantly.
No wonder the boss is so busy!
He now suspects even more strongly that this Wen family member was specially arranged by those above to erode the Dong family's power in the northern desert!
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