When Li Yan first entered the shop, there were not many people there. Now the shop gradually became lively. Some people got off the boat at the dock and went directly into the market with their goods, while others came here first to check out the place.
Lin Feng's shop was probably famous because of the tiger skin hanging on the wall, and interested merchants came in to inquire from time to time.
Afraid of delaying her uncle's business, Li Yan saw that nothing was wrong and said to Lin Feng, "Uncle, I'll be leaving first. If you have anything to say, just tell me!" After that, she was about to leave.
Just as he turned around, Lin Feng stopped him, "Don't leave in such a hurry. I sold some wolf and fox skins a few days ago, plus those rabbit fur scarves and hats, and I got quite a bit of money. I'll give you the money first!"
After earning some money, Lin Feng first kept some for purchasing goods and the wages of several people, and planned to give the rest to Li Yan.
Li Yan was stunned for a moment, and also blamed herself for not explaining it clearly to her uncle. Now her uncle has already started a family and has to work hard for his own family. How could he give all the money he earned to her?
"Uncle, I forgot to tell you that this fur was bought by you with great effort. It has nothing to do with me. You can keep the money you earn for yourself. You don't have to give it to me!"
"How can that be possible? You paid for this shop, how can I keep it to myself?" In Lin Feng's opinion, his brother-in-law and his family provided him with a place to make a living, so it is only right that the business of his shop should at least benefit from his brother-in-law and his family.
"This shop is what my uncle deserves for taking me south to sell medicinal herbs. This shop is yours. I won't take the money I made this time, so please don't bother talking to me! If you really want to pay me, wait until the money in the shop can be circulated, and then give me the capital for purchasing the goods! Even if I entrust my uncle to sell medicinal herbs in the future, I will still pay him!"
"What are you talking about? How can I take your money?" Lin Feng said with a fierce face.
Most of the money I earned from going south last year was invested in this shop. Purchasing furs is too costly. It doesn't make sense to not use up so much money, but not give the girl any profit!
Seeing her uncle's disapproval, Li Yan blinked mischievously: "Uncle, if you hadn't worked so hard and endured so much hardship to help me sell medicinal herbs, how could I have earned all this money? Don't you agree? Besides, all this money is of little use to me. It's better to help uncle make a lot of money!"
"Now that my uncle has a family, he has four or five people following him. That means four or five families are all dependent on you. They all rely on this job for their livelihoods. When I think of this, I feel that my uncle has a heavy burden on his shoulders. How can he still ask for money?"
Li Yan spoke sincerely, and every word was from her uncle's perspective, but Lin Feng also saw his niece's situation.
Although the two shops outside the market are making money, no one can predict how long they can keep making money. The monthly labor costs alone are a considerable expense.
Lin Feng rubbed the girl's fluffy hair: "Okay, uncle got it!" But in his heart he was thinking about where to give back his niece's share of the income in the future, but that was a story for later.
Seeing that she had convinced her uncle, Li Yan left happily. Just as she left the shop, she remembered something and turned back. Then she heard Monkey's praise: "Brother Feng's niece is really generous!"
Then he sighed again: "Why don't I have such a good niece? My nephews at home can't wait to suck my blood dry when they see me. Oh, I can't do that. The more I think about it, the angrier I get!"
Just as Monkey finished speaking, he saw Li Yan coming back and scratched his head awkwardly: "Hey, why are you back again?"
The monkey was very embarrassed because the people who were talking behind his back heard it.
Lin Feng stood up again and asked, "But is there anything else?"
"Uncle, I forgot to tell you. If you see any caravans bringing any spicy goods, please be sure to notify me. Or you can ask those caravans. If anyone has any of these things in their hometown and can bring them here, I'll take them all, no matter how much!"
After saying that, he handed the drawn pattern of peppers in his arms to his uncle.
Li Yan thought that with so many merchants traveling back and forth, who knows, one day someone might bring this item to the market!
Lin Feng took the drawing and saw several patterns of different sizes and shapes drawn on the paper. He had never seen such a thing before.
After carefully examining it, he put the drawing away and said, "Okay, I understand. If I have any news, I'll let you know!"
After explaining this matter, Li Yan really left the market this time.
Li Yan came out of the market but did not return to the shop.
She stood on the street, watching the people busy in the shops and greeting customers calmly. Li Yan was very pleased.
However, within a month, the four people have made obvious progress, especially Xiaocao. From not daring to talk to customers at the beginning, she can now greet customers familiarly. Li Yan has also noticed her changes.
Li Yan stood on the street and saw that several people were handling it with ease, so she did not stay any longer and went straight to the grain shop opposite!
The shopkeeper opposite naturally recognized Li Yan. Seeing the young lady coming, he hurried out from behind the counter and said with a smile, "Why did you come in person today? If you need anything, just let me know!"
The shopkeepers who were summoned from the south by Zeng Bo were all smart people. He knew clearly that the girl's two shops played an indispensable role in the rapid popularity of this market.
Now that he saw the person coming, he felt admiration in his heart and his face unconsciously became more respectful.
Li Yan didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Maybe you can inform your master. I have something to tell him."
The main reason was that Li Yan was too lazy to go to the crowded inn to look for someone, so she went directly to the relatively quiet grain shop opposite to talk about things.
The shopkeeper did not dare to delay and immediately called the waiter and told him to do it!
"Miss, please go to the back hall and sit down and have a cup of tea. The young master will be here soon!" After saying that, he took Li Yan into a tea room.
The small clay stove in the room was bubbling with steam and wafting the aroma of tea. Li Yan was wondering in her heart how the shopkeeper really knew how to enjoy life.
As if seeing through Li Yan's thoughts, the shopkeeper introduced: "Usually, when you come here, you stay here!"
Qin Yue originally opened this grain shop in the market in order to purchase grain from various merchants. Among all the shops outside the market, this was the only one Qin Yue really cared about!
Li Yan couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. It was surprising that this person knew how to enjoy life. Although this small tea room was not big, it was decorated very elegantly. Even the faint tea fragrance in the air smelled like money.
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