Chapter 103: The Treasure of the Town and County
Translator: 549690339
In the ancient era, where imperial power was supre, it was essential to curry favor with the nobility or find a powerful backer.
Originally, she was selling cold jelly noodles as a ans of improving the Qiao Family’s poverty-stricken state. Making tofu was an intuitive next step.
The tofu she sold in the future was not expensive. Her initial offer was six wen per catty, a very sincere price. She initially planned to accumulate wealth over ti with a steady stream of business.
But during her dealings with Shopkeeper He, a few words led to a sharp increase in the price, almost reaching that of pork.
So in just a few days, what was initially a small business of tofu and bean curd unexpectedly beca a hot commodity bid upon by top establishnts like the Zuixian Building.
This was sothing she hadn’t expected at the start.
After Shen Bai and Shopkeeper Zhou left yesterday, she reassessed the situation and decided to sell the recipe in exchange for land.
The people from Zuixian Building were the most prestigious and prestigious people she had t so far. They did not bully her, a simple village girl, into giving up her valuable creation. With this in mind, she decided to sell the recipe at a half price.
In the future, she plans to create many more new things and securing a powerful backer is a necessity.
Shopkeeper He understood Qiao Xiaomai’s aning, stroked his beard, and solemnly said, “Miss Qiao needn’t have such worries, at least in Bailu Town or even in Huai’an County, you can conduct your business with peace of mind.”
Qiao Xiaomai showed a questioning look in her eyes and blinked, “Please explain.”
“Because the headmaster of Bailu Academy resides here. He is the tutor of the current emperor and used to hold the office of Grand Tutor. Even though he has been out of office for many years, his status still carries weight, just like a mountain suppressing all evil spirits in this area.”
“So, you can conduct your business with peace of mind that no one will dare insult you.”
Bailu Academy attracts many official’s sons, even the crown prince would co to learn from the headmaster every year. Thus, no one would dare to bully or rob in Bailu Town for fear of his status. Qiao Xiaomai’s concerns were, therefore, unwarranted.
Of course, the actions of the Sun Family from the Qiao family were a dostic issue and did not co into this discussion.
“So that’s how it is—” Qiao Xiaomai let out a long ‘oh’, Bailu Town seed to possess such a jewel that she was unaware of.
However, since she had already spoken her mind and genuinely wanted to acquire land, she said, “Thanks for telling all this, Shopkeeper He. But I still want to exchange the tofu and bean curd recipe for land. Please discuss with Shopkeeper Zhou of Zuixian Building and see how much land you two can give .”
Shopkeeper He clucked his tongue a couple of tis. Qiao Xiaomai usually displayed sharp business acun, but now she seed weak, which was unusual.
“Alright, 1 will send for Shopkeeper Zhou and Young Master Shen right away.”
After he gave his instructions to a waiter, a quarter of an hour later, Shen Bai and Shopkeeper Zhou arrived side by side.
Shen Bai hadn’t changed from yesterday, tall and aloof, cultured and refined.
Shopkeeper Zhou too hadn’t changed, still quiet and smiling like the Maitreya Buddha.
After listening to Qiao Xiaomai’s words, they exchanged a glance, surprise flickering through their eyes.
However, this outco was within their expectations. Neither of them dared to offend Qiao Xiaomai, so they had to divide the recipe between them.
Shen Bai was slightly disappointed that they could not monopolize the recipe, but with the Pri Minister backing Zuixian Building having to share the recipe was a better outco than he had anticipated.
“What kind of land would Miss Qiao like?” Shen Bai asked aloud..
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