coobybook Chapter 226 It means something
Chapter 226 It means something
In the study, Xie Shuting was flipping through the account book in her hand. Her brows gradually relaxed from the initial solemnity, and Shen Yancheng felt much more at ease.
After reading the account book, Xie Shuting took the tea handed to her by Lian Xi, took a sip, and said softly: "There is nothing wrong inside the city, but I am afraid there is something wrong outside the city."
"Please give me some guidance, Miss." Shen Yancheng hurriedly leaned over and bowed.
"The transactions in the city are all small items, so they are not as big a problem as his."
Xie Shuting said this, raised her hand to signal Shen Yancheng to sit down, and said in a deep voice: "The people outside the city are wealthy. Although the government is involved, power and money cannot be put together after all."
Shen Yancheng was originally a businessman, and after hearing Xie Shuting's words, his heart suddenly sank. Although his face was calm, he could no longer suppress his joy in his heart.
"What do you mean, miss?"
Shen Yancheng's tone was slightly tentative, but seeing Xie Shuting nodded with a smile, he said softly: "Just as Master Shen thought, this is exactly what I meant."
"this......"
Shen Yancheng stood up in a panic, and hurriedly took the hand and greeted, "Miss! This is really inappropriate. If it is reported to the capital, and the government sends people to investigate, the final result may be unfavorable to you."
"No problem."
Xie Shuting waved her hand calmly and said, "Let's talk business. I made a promise to you all when I raised the commercial tax. Now I am just fulfilling it."
“But…but this…”
Seeing that Shen Yancheng couldn't make up his mind for a while, Xie Shuting flicked the teacup and said with a smile: "Master Shen, go find the merchants in the city now. If you think it's feasible, go to Yuelai Inn in the afternoon. I will wait for you at the inn."
After Xie Shuting finished speaking, she stood up and smoothed her clothes. As soon as she reached the door, she turned back and said with a smile, "Master Shen, please stay."
"Your humble servant respectfully escorts the young lady." Shen Yancheng hurriedly bowed and saluted.
After seeing Xie Shuting's back blending into the crowd, Shen Yancheng stood there hesitating for a moment, and finally stomped his feet, gave a few instructions to the clerk, and quickly left the market.
On the street, Lian Xi held a candied haws in one hand and a sesame cake in the other, mumbling suspiciously, "Miss! What did you just say to Mr. Shen?"
"So many things can't shut you up." Xie Shuting joked.
"My mouth is blocked, but my heart is blocked. Is it because Lian Xi can't bear to hear these things?"
Looking at Lian Xi's slightly playful expression, Xie Shuting shook her head helplessly and said, "I asked Manager Shen to contact the merchants in the city to set up a chamber of commerce."
"Ah!~"
Lian Xi's surprised expression froze in an instant, and the candied haws that he had just eaten rolled out of his mouth instantly, and was then taken away by a wild cat on the street.
"Ah! My candied haws."
Xie Shuting looked towards the alley, and Shanshan smiled and said, "There are still many wild cats over there, so don't fall again."
Lian Xi heard this and immediately protected the candied haws in front of his chest, alertly watching the situation around him. Although this thing is common, it has not been circulated in the market before.
Others may not know the origin of candied haws, but Lian Xi knows it very well.
Hawthorn is originally a medicinal plant. Xie Shuting saw the candied haws by chance. Later, she also liked it and taught the method to the cook.
The kitchen tried making a few, but after Xie Shuting ate them, her facial features were distorted by the sourness and she instantly lost her appetite.
But the cooks liked this thing, and after asking Xie Shuting for permission, they taught the method to the people at home. When they had nothing to do, they would make some and buy them on the street.
Seeing it today, Lian Xi was naturally very happy, so he bought a string and ate it with great relish.
"Oh, Miss! If you ask Mr. Shen to set up a chamber of commerce, will it be possible..."
Lian Xi said this, looked around and lowered his voice, "Will it affect the business of Laigu County? The business of these shops may be affected."
"It's okay." Xie Shuting replied calmly.
The business model of Lianjia merchants is not something that outsiders can learn by just watching it once. The Chamber of Commerce has both downstream and upstream, so coming to Guxian to set up a chamber of commerce will not have much impact on him.
Although those shops might lose money, Xie Shuting didn't expect to make money looking at Minsheng's industries.
Whether it was the grain shop, Huichuntang, or even the silk shop and rouge shop, Xie Shuting had already made the worst-case plan. The worst that could happen was that she would not make any money.
"Xi'er! What do you think is the most profitable industry in Gu County?"
Lian Xi pondered for a moment after hearing this, and suddenly his eyes lit up and he said happily: "I know, it's the restaurant that Sister Keqing is in charge of."
"It is now, but it will not be after the Chamber of Commerce is established." Xie Shuting said calmly.
"Why?"
Lian Xi asked suspiciously, "Could it be that... establishing a chamber of commerce will be helpful to Miss's business?"
"Yeah!~"
Xie Shuting nodded and said softly, "The most profitable industry in Laigu County will definitely belong to the money house in the future."
"Miss, what do you mean?"
"Think about it, after these people set up the Chamber of Commerce, they must have saved their money. It is impossible for them to keep it at home. If they want to reassure everyone, they must have kept it in a bank." Xie Shuting said with a smile.
Lian Xi suddenly understood and said in shock, "So that's it."
To make money? Of course, we want to make money from the rich. It doesn't make much sense to make money from ordinary people.
Although Lian Xi knew the reason, she still asked with some concern: "Miss! What should we do if they think the risk is too great and are unwilling to form a chamber of commerce?"
"Don't worry."
Xie Shuting smiled and comforted him, "Businessmen pursue capital and profit. Others don't know the profit, but I think Shen Yancheng knows it very well."
"Miss, do you want to take advantage of Shen Yancheng?"
As soon as Lian Xi finished speaking, she realized something was wrong and quickly changed her words: "Miss, are you trying to drag Shen Yancheng into this? This...Miss, what I mean is..."
"I know."
Xie Shuting soothed softly, "I know what you mean. Okay, no need to say more. Let's go to the inn first. I'm a little hungry."
"Ok."
Lian Xi nodded, holding the cake to her chest, and said softly, "Miss! There is a shortcut here. Just go through this alley and you will get there."
"I remember there was no alley here before?" Xie Shuting asked doubtfully.
"This is about another person promoted by Miss Yizui, the head of the Gongya, Zhu Gui. He ordered people to split and connect every five households on the street, saying that there is a large flow of people coming to Gu County at present, and they are afraid that a fire will be uncontrollable."
"I see." Xie Shuting nodded slightly.
As they talked, they walked through the alley and arrived at the entrance of Yuelai Inn in a blink of an eye. The journey was indeed shortened by half as Lian Xi said.
Looking at the carriage parked on one side of the inn, Xie Shuting admired Zhu Gui's intelligence. If it were her, she might not be able to do so well.