Chapter 1113: Chapter 1107: Jin Zijin Has Returned
“This saying makes sense, but I do not know if the price is really that low. If it’s true, I would imdiately buy a few pieces to replace the windows in my study first.”
The person next to him held a white jade long smoking pipe and pushed him aside a little, pointing to the outside buildings and said, “You? By the ti you get this colored glaze here, it would be at least half a year later. Inside news, the current supply of colored glaze has already been reserved by those high officials and nobles. Us, having a bit of money but no power, just have to wait.”
The speaking man was helpless, but this is how society works; officials co first, then the farming citizens; wealthy rchants like them would be at the very bottom.
The hierarchical system of scholar, farr, worker, and rchant is truly frustrating. No matter how rich you are, your social status remains low!
At this mont, Gu Youyou had already taken the various bosses upstairs, where there was a large eting room and individual offices for the bosses.
Elegantly and grandly decorated, these patrons had spent a significant amount of silver, they should feel it was worth the money.
Then, in that largest eting room, Gu Youyou explained to them the various pros and cons of glass—the biggest drawback of glass being its fragility. Therefore, rely selling it was not enough; they also had to provide delivery and installation services.
Since the window sizes might differ from ho to ho, it is usually necessary to asure the sizes at the custor’s ho first before making custom orders.
This service could be charged separately or included in the cost of the glass. Gu Youyou left the decision to the bosses.
The bosses felt valued and pleasantly surprised.
They also thought highly of Gu Youyou for her character. As the largest shareholder, she wasn’t making marketing decisions alone but was consulting with them.
They thought about it and decided that it would be better to let custors decide on this matter themselves to prevent any feelings of being cheated.
Different thicknesses and styles of glass each had different prices, and Gu Youyou also gave them the authority to set the prices.
After all, these bosses were very clear about the costs.
They were major rchants in their regions; no one was more sensitive to pricing.
Gu Youyou touched her stomach, feeling it was about ti, and stood up to leave.
“Ladies and gentlen, due to my special status, I cannot stay out too long. Let’s wrap up today’s eting here. The next seven days will be for exhibition. As glass is fragile, I ask everyone to put in a bit more effort to explain clearly to the visitors.”
Everyone stood up and bowed, saying: “Doctor Gu, you have worked hard, please head back first.”
After Gu Youyou left, the guests who received the first invitation were finally able to enter and visit. They could not admit too many visitors at once to ensure everyone got a chance to see; indeed, seven days was far from enough.
…
Three days later, Jin Zijin returned alone, riding back to Beijing. The army was still behind and would take another two days to return.
In the past I left when the willows were leafy;
Now I return in a snowstorm so heavy;
It’s been half a year since I left when the willows were leafy; now upon my return, the entire Beijing is covered in heavy snow.
Jin Zijin rode his horse to the gate of his ho, where the gatekeeper was using a shovel and broom to clear the snow in front of the gate.
Seeing the tall horse stop in front, they looked up and saw the Prince covered in snowflakes.
They were quite shocked, rubbing their eyes a few tis before they dared to confirm they were not mistaken.
But why has the Prince returned in such a state?
Covered in dust and gri.
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