0p0 Chapter 502 Helping Xier to close a deal
Chapter 502 Helping Xier to close a deal
When Jing Chunxi and Madam Yan entered the spacious main hall one after another, Xu Zize and the three brothers Cheng Rui and Cheng Zhi were sitting on one side. Across from them, Shopkeeper Yan and his sons Yan Qing and Yan Huai were also sitting there.
Everyone had a smile on their face. They must have had a great conversation just now. The atmosphere was very harmonious. Jing Chunxi couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Xi'er is here, come and sit down." Xu Zize's voice came, and Jing Chunxi only then noticed that he was waving at him. Cheng Rui, who was sitting next to Xu Zize, heard the call and immediately stood up, as if wanting to give up his seat to Jing Chunxi.
However, Xu Zize stood up first, smiled slightly, and took the first seat, then gave his original seat to Jing Chunxi. This move warmed Jing Chunxi's heart, she knew that Xu Zize was respecting her and wanted her to feel more comfortable sitting next to him.
When Manager Yan and his two sons saw Jing Chunxi come in, they immediately stood up, bowed to her, and said respectfully, "Miss Jing, Happy New Year!" Jing Chunxi quickly returned the greeting.
She bowed to them, then sat down and asked them to sit down as well.
Seeing that his mother was still standing, Yan Qing quickly gave up his original seat and let Mrs. Yan sit next to Manager Yan, while he moved to the last seat at the bottom.
His series of actions seemed very natural, and made Jing Chunxi feel the harmony, politeness and respect for elders in this family.
"Xi'er, Brother Xiaokang just helped you close a deal." Xu Zize turned his head to look at Jing Chunxi, his eyes full of doting, but his tone carried a hint of pride.
Jing Chunxi was not surprised to hear this. She smiled slightly and said, "Tea business? With Shopkeeper Yan?"
She had been thinking about collaborating with Shopkeeper Yan for a while, but she hadn't had time to speak up yet. The sweet potato flour and dried bamboo shoots business was going smoothly, and she wanted to continue doing it long-term. Jian'an's tea was already famous, and the two places were on the same line, so naturally, it would be a good idea to combine the tea business as well.
Xu Zize nodded as expected, and also admired her intelligence, with a satisfied smile on his face.
Jing Chunxi looked at Shopkeeper Yan, only to see him stand up a little embarrassedly and then bow to both Jing Chunxi and Xu Zize.
Shopkeeper Yan said apologetically to Jing Chunxi, "I just complained to the prince, saying that Jian'an's tea has no market, and the prince promised to cooperate with me, a lowly person." The family of four opposite, including Mrs. Yan who just came in, heard the news. Although she tried hard to hold back her smile, her face blossomed like a chrysanthemum, and she was obviously very happy.
Shopkeeper Yan continued, "Our Tieguanyin and white tea, which are the highest-yield and best, have been suppressed by the government for years and sold to tea merchants as junk tea." There was a hint of helplessness and anger in his tone as he spoke. Jing Chunxi felt a bit down after hearing this. In just the past ten days in Jian'an City, she had already realized how difficult it had been for the tea farmers.
Shopkeeper Yan continued, "I won't talk about the past two years. But in the past few years, although there was some sales, the government used tricks to help foreign tea merchants suppress the price, pushing it down to an extremely low level. They also used their own scales and deducted weights. The tea farmers were miserable and had no place to complain."
"So, as long as the prince and Miss Jing offer a reasonable price, the tea farmers will not only be happy to buy and sell, but will also be grateful to you."
When Shopkeeper Yan said this, Mrs. Yan nodded repeatedly, indicating that this was indeed the case. She also said, "We will definitely be able to collect this tea."
Xu Zize continued Shopkeeper Yan's words, looked at Jing Chunxi, and said, "Rather than letting unscrupulous merchants and the government collude to defraud tea farmers, it would be better for Brother Xiaokang and Xi'er to make this deal."
He paused for a moment, took a sip of tea, and then continued, "I just talked to Shopkeeper Yan. He can be responsible for collecting the tea, controlling the quality, and earning some hard-earned money; we will be responsible for buying and selling."
At this point, Xu Zize asked Jing Chunxi in a tentative tone: "But if this happens, Xi'er and I might be very busy. We will have to come here at least twice a year. I just wonder if Xi'er can spare the time to travel back and forth like this."
Before Jing Chunxi could answer, Shopkeeper Yan hurriedly said, "It doesn't matter if the prince and the young lady are busy. Just tell us where to send you and we will be in charge of the transportation. After the New Year, Yan Qing will be eleven years old. I also want to give him some training, otherwise he will not be able to do anything in the future."
As soon as Shopkeeper Yan said this, Jing Chunxi saw Yan Qing sitting up straight across from him, puffing out his chest, looking ready to take responsibility. Even Yan Huai shifted his hips to sit more upright, appearing very serious.
With her space, they definitely didn't need to transport it. Jing Chunxi didn't say anything, but she knew it was tacit agreement. She opened her cherry lips, revealing a few small white teeth, and said with a smile: "Since Brother Xiaokang has already agreed with Shopkeeper Yan, I have no objection. Brother Xiaokang, please sign the contract. Xi'er will pay the deposit."
She didn't even ask how to sign the contract or how to divide the profits, and she directly agreed. Seeing Jing Chunxi like this, Xu Zize couldn't help but shake his head, but he also understood that this was her trust in him.
But she was so kindhearted and innocent. If she had met someone else instead of him, he would have skinned her, torn her bones, and eaten her whole! It really worried him.
"Brother Xiaokang has the deposit, so Xier doesn't have to spend any money." Xu Zize naturally had no intention of cheating her. He thought this way: Although Manager Yan's family is trustworthy, money can move people's hearts, and no one can guarantee what will happen in the future.
If Jing Chunxi, a little girl without any backing, was allowed to sign the contract for such a big deal, what if he couldn't take care of her in the future? And if Xiao Deyuan was transferred to another place to be an official, he might not be able to protect her.
It would be better to just put the deal in his name, let him be her backer, and all the money earned would belong to her.
This way, the two of them will have more opportunities to meet in the future, and he can also better protect her.
Thanks to the successful conclusion of this great deal, the dinner was a great success for both the host and the guests. The hall was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
Shopkeeper Yan's face flushed with excitement, and he was already tipsy after only four or five drinks. He sat there, his eyes hazy, a simple smile on his lips. He didn't say much, just a silly grin. It was as if all his troubles had dissipated with the alcohol.
With this long-term business, he would have a backer, no longer worried about being bullied by government officials. His peers would also look up to him, and he would have a higher status in the hearts of tea farmers. He knew that this was not just a business deal, but a path to stability and dignity.
Little Tianbao was beaming with joy. She was incredibly happy to be sitting at the same table with Tangsuan and Xiaoman. Like a little adult, she kept clinking glasses with her soup bowl, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
She ate a lot of dishes, even the vegetables that she didn't usually eat, and she ate them with relish, and even ate half a bowl of rice more.