SFS Chapter 370 I Don’t Dare to Go to the Brothel
Chapter 370 I Don’t Dare to Go to the Brothel
I just strolled around and ended up at the market. As luck would have it, I came across the very beginning of the market where a group of people were setting up stalls.
The stall was filled with bamboo baskets placed next to each other, occupying a large area of the market.
The housekeeper was still complaining in his heart: "I have never seen a business like this. The booth fee must be quite a lot of money. Can the booth fee be sold for so much space?"
Old Lady Gao also saw a man in silk clothes strolling around, so she asked, "Sir, would you like to choose a hairpin for my lady?"
The housekeeper didn't even look at it, and directly replied: "What kind of hairpins dare you let me see? What good goods can there be on the market stalls?"
Old Mrs. Li had arranged the hairpins so meticulously, as if she had obsessive-compulsive disorder. She insisted that the distance between each hairpin be almost the same. But she became unhappy when she heard these words.
She said, "All the hairpins are of styles you have never seen. Although our hairpins are not made of gold or silver, they are still new. People in your county don't know the value of things. Our hairpins are very popular in Fang County, and the ladies and girls of wealthy families all covet our hairpins."
Old Mrs. Li was a brash person who never wanted to suffer a loss. Although she didn't know whether the rich people in Fang County valued her hairpin, she couldn't stop bragging.
But after hearing this, the housekeeper, who was already in a bad mood, immediately withdrew his gaze from the bamboo baskets and turned to look over. He wanted to see who dared to speak so arrogantly.
As a result, I accidentally saw the hairpins on the stall and was attracted.
"Oh, come to think of it, these hairpins are of different styles that I have never seen before."
As luck would have it, the master of this housekeeper's family was a businessman who owned a trading company. His main business was silk and cloth, and he also dabbled in tea and jewelry.
He is the steward of the inner house. Although he is not the steward of the outer courtyard who follows the master around the country, he is also quite knowledgeable.
This man is able to be a housekeeper, and he is not stupid. He knows the materials of hairpins, which is unprecedented. The same goes for the soles of shoes. It is said that the soles can be recycled if they are broken.
The first thing he thought of was: "If the market for shoe soles and hairpins can be opened up, recycling these broken ones can also make a living."
For example, he buys it back at three cents per pound and then sells it for five cents.
To be honest, they clearly have a five-cent rebate, so why should they sell it to you for three cents?
Didn’t you hear them say that they wouldn’t set up the stall for a long time, and would only set up the stall about ten times at most. From now on, whether it is purchasing goods, buying things, or recycling, all must be sent to Tangjia Village in Fang County.
Who would go so far to Tangjia Village for five cents? There is profit involved.
He muttered in his heart: "If I am fired by the master in the future, I will do this recycling business?"
But there was a good opportunity before him.
He said, "Well, you guys come with me and show your stuff to my master. My master runs a business.
If he likes your goods, he can buy them all for you. Do you know how big my master's business is?
Although we can’t go to the south due to the war, we have caravans in the west and in foreign countries!”
Hunter Gao's eyes lit up, but he didn't agree to take all of them. He said, "I'll bring more than half of the goods for you to see, and I'll have to set up the stall for the remaining half.
You also know that we are setting up a stall now for publicity. As long as we make the reputation of these shoe soles and jewelry known, it will be easier for you to sell them later."
Just like that, before many people came to the market, Gao Liehu and his friends had sold more than half of the goods. Not to mention what the owner would do if they didn't like the goods?
Just talking about their shoe soles and hairpins, any merchant with a bit of common sense would not refuse.
Shuntianfu
Li Quan led the team personally, and the hairpin group also included Old Lady Hua and Old Lady Wang.
Li Quan was assigned to Shuntian Prefecture for a special mission. The soles of shoes given to the Duke's Mansion last time were the cheapest ones, and there were only a few pairs.
Shen Zhiqiu's family and all the nine clans were very grateful to Duke Fu for everything he had done for his ancient father-in-law, so they felt that the gift they gave for the first time was a bit embarrassing.
He even believed that when his ancient father-in-law was buried in the Fu family cemetery, which was closer, they would be able to visit the grave of their ancient father-in-law every year.
In the future, no matter what business our family does or what good things we have, we will send a portion to Duke Fu. We know he doesn't need them, but this is a token of our appreciation.
Therefore, it was not too late for Li Quan and his men to enter Shuntian Prefecture with their newly purchased livestock, after all, they already had livestock waiting for them.
Li Quan led his men to the South City Market and went directly to the Duke's Mansion, but he did not go in. He just handed over the token to the guard.
This token was left to Shen Zhiqiu by Duke Fu, who said that if he encountered any troubles or difficulties in the future, he could come to the Duke's Mansion to find him.
Everyone knew that it was all out of respect for his ancient father-in-law, so they had discussed that unless it was a life-and-death situation, they would never go to the door for help.
Of course, not asking for a visit does not mean not visiting.
No! Li Quan just said that he wanted to see Achi. There was no way they were most familiar with Achi.
Then the guard told me that Ah Chi was not there, he had gone to the military camp with the young master, what was going on? What did you want from him?
Li Quan said, "It's nothing serious. I just want to bring him something. Is the old butler here? I can ask him."
The old butler is Ah Chi's father,
But Li Quan thought: "Don't meet him anymore. Don't give him gifts. He won't accept them."
He told the guard directly: "These are things for the old housekeeper. Just help me pass them on."
The guard was suspicious: "Why did you turn around and leave? At least leave your name. What should I answer if the old housekeeper asks about it later?"
Li Quan waved his hand and said, "It's okay. You can send it back later. When the old housekeeper sees me, he will know who I am."
After all, this is not the first time they have given away shoe soles. Although they gave away a lot of new shoe soles this time,
There were also hairpins from Grandma Hua's group, which were also packed in a wooden box, and the most exquisite ones were picked out.
But it’s not worth much, it’s just a token of their appreciation.
Li Quan did not dare to delay and he rushed back to the market without stopping.
Soon after, Old Lady Hua left the stall carrying a small package, leaving his mother-in-law to look after the stall. Her first target was the jewelry store.
This time she didn't go to the brothel by herself, because her little granddaughter said, there are many noble ladies in Shuntian Prefecture, if you go to the brothel in person, it will be cheap, so let's go to the silver shop,
By the time these hairpins become famous, the girls from brothels will go to jewelry stores to buy our hairpins, and that will have nothing to do with us.
But we have to deliver it ourselves. Think about it, what do those ladies think?
At that time, Mrs. Hua slapped her thigh and said, "Isn't it true? If we send her to a brothel, they will wonder who we are, and why an old woman like you personally delivers her to their door.
What? You sell them headdresses and let them dress up beautifully so that they can seduce my man, but you still have to put us behind them? "
If she has a bad temper, she might even smash her stall. This time, she really can't earn double the money. Although I understand the reason, I still feel a little regretful.