vstars Chapter 438 Confrontation
Chapter 438 Confrontation
After Fang Tong and the other two walked away, he became curious: "Brother Yan, how are you going to deal with him at that banquet?"
He still didn't understand the means of revenge among the intellectuals.
Qin Yan's face was calm: "I'm not planning on doing anything."
That was a banquet hosted by the son of the prefect. He was a poor student with no background or support. What could he do?
Anything slightly against the rules will be discovered.
By then, not only Fang Jin will be in trouble, but he will too.
"Ah?" Fang Tong was stunned.
Qin Yan said calmly: "I'm just asking casually."
Fang Tong was speechless. This random sentence scared Fang Jin so much that he had a hard time sleeping tonight.
His son is too evil-minded. No, no, it was Fang Jin who was fooled.
Brother Yan just casually expressed his concern for his uncle, what's wrong with that?
The three of them returned home feeling relaxed and bought some pears.
Near noon, Wu Dongjia arrived and chatted with Fang Tong for a while before entering.
"I heard that Brother Fang has been tending to the fields recently. I wonder if he has grown any vegetables? If there are any extra, my Juxianglou will be open every day and they will be of use." Wu Dongjia had a kind smile on his slightly plump face.
It's easy to make people feel good.
But there is much more to this statement.
Is it possible that the dignified Juxianglou still lacks a place to buy food? This is obviously a favor to Fang Tong.
If you do someone a favor now, you will have to return the copper when we talk about the oven later.
After all, businessmen are all smart, right?
Fang Tong was not stupid either, he could see his intention, and the things he planted were all seeds of the system, so there was no shortage of space for them, so why should he use good things to take advantage of others?
"What can we rural folks grow? Mainly wheat and other things. We do have yams, though. If they grow well and Juxianglou needs them, just come and find me."
With just one word from him, the initiative was back.
It's true that yam is expensive. There aren't any farmers who order food from Juxianglou on a long-term basis. Who knows, they might have to go looking for Fang Tong when the time comes.
Wu Dongjia's smile was more genuine: "Okay, I think Brother Fang is doing business and farming at the same time, and he will make a fortune."
As a businessman, it is always right to congratulate others on making money.
Fang Tong replied cautiously, "Oh, Mr. Wu, you're too kind. I'm just a peasant, farming. My wife is a good cook, making some food to earn money, but I wouldn't dare say I'm into business."
"When it comes to business, you, Mr. Wu, are more experienced. Yes, you look so radiant, your business must be booming lately."
Under the guidance of the old doctor Zhou, Fang Tong is also making rapid progress.
He already knew that if someone in a scholar's family was engaged in business, it would bring bad reputation if it got out.
Merchants who took the imperial examinations were despised by others.
Although he personally felt that this kind of convention was pure nonsense, what was wrong with businessmen? As long as they did business honestly and made money, it was considered their ability.
But now that you know about it, just be careful with your words and actions and don't cause trouble for your son.
Wu Dongjia quickly said modestly, "Isn't it all thanks to my sister-in-law? The business of several cake shops is not bad."
"Oh, right." He raised his hand, and the servant who had been following him took out an account book and handed it to him with both hands: "I came here today to check Brother Fang's accounts. It's time to give him the dividends we agreed on."
Fang Tong frowned slightly.
He had never done big business, but he knew that dividends were paid once a year.
The cake shop has only been open for a short time. Even if the business is good, it has probably just broken even and the profit is only a little.
It doesn’t really matter whether we separate or not at this time.
Wu Dongjia must understand all this. He is now offering benefits to negotiate the price of the oven.
Even though the person came in and sat there for a long time without even asking to see what the stove looked like, he was still keeping his business at hand.
Fang Tong was more cautious in his heart, but he looked very natural: "Look, you are a guest, and you haven't even had your meal yet, so how can you ask for a bill? It seems that I haven't entertained you well enough. I am so ashamed."
"Besides, there's no need to settle the bill. I completely trust your character."
While he was speaking, Fang Nanzhi brought in a cake.
It's creamy and topped with a layer of fruit, it looks beautiful.
Behind her was Qin Yan, who also brought a plate of snacks: egg tarts and tiger skin cakes.
When Wu Dongjia saw the little girl coming in, he didn't react much, but when he saw Qin Yan, the boy, doing this kind of work himself, he became a little restless.
Whose scholars are not treated as superior and worshipped?
He glanced at Fang Tong, and seeing that the other party didn't react, he managed to remain calm.
"Uncle Wu, please try it, it's fresh out of the pot." Fang Nanzhi said crisply.
Qin Yan also saluted him.
Wu Dongjia smiled immediately: "It's been a long time since we last met. The two children have grown taller."
He rummaged through his pockets and pulled out two purses, giving them to them: "I was too busy during the Chinese New Year and didn't take care of it. I forgot to give the two children New Year's money. Now that we finally get to see each other today, I have to make up for it."
This is a bit nonsense, it's already June.
Make up for the New Year’s money?
But Qin Yan accepted it generously: "Thank you, Uncle Wu."
Fang Nanzhi also followed.
Wu Dongjia felt inexplicably happy in his heart. The Qin family members were different.
Although he is the top scorer in the government case, he is neither arrogant nor impatient, and as a businessman he has always behaved like a gentleman.
Unlike other scholars, he does not describe businessmen as vulgar and vulgar.
In short, with two children around, Wu Dong's family is less hypocritical.
When Fang Tong cut the cake, he took a bite and immediately knew the difference between baking and steaming the cake.
If steamed cakes were previously popular because of their novelty, they would be able to gain a foothold.
This baked cake is all about taste.
Then, he tried to bargain for the oven, but found it difficult to start.
After all, the stuff is really good.
Wu Dongjia tasted the tiger skin cake again and gave up completely in his heart. Well, just give up the profit.
Before the formal meal was served, both parties signed a new contract in a friendly manner.
Fang Tong made an appointment to take people to various stores to set up ovens.
Of course, he could give the oven drawings to Wu Dongjia, and Wu Dongjia would then hire someone to build it.
But he was thinking that his brothers had been busy with farm work recently and had not had time to make money, and the family had to spend money.
Just take on this job and make some money for everyone first.
Wu Dongjia also didn't think that Fang Tong was trying to conceal the method of building the oven. Once it was built, the cake chefs would use it every day, so how could they not know its structure?
As for the account books he brought, they were not wasted.
The two sides discussed the current profitability of the cake shop.
Qin Yan also suggested: "Uncle Wu, we can offer free samples of the new baked cakes at first, and then limit the purchase to a limited quantity, so the price can be higher."
This is mainly because they are worried that the cake makers are not used to using the ovens and that shipments will be slow at the beginning.
Even Qian Fengping burned several pots of cakes, but the second uncle didn't mind. He tore off the black crust and ate it all.
"Oh? What if more people want it later?" Wu Dongjia seemed to be thinking about something.
"After a period of limited production, you can release it again, lower the price slightly, and encourage sales. But at the same time, you can launch another new product and sell it using the same method."
Qin Yan's eyes fell on the egg tarts.
Wu Dongjia understood immediately. He clapped his hands and laughed, "Brilliant! Nephew Qin, this is a brilliant move."
In fact, what he wanted to say was that this child had a talent for business.
But then I thought, since they are all studying in the provincial school, why would they still want to do business?