nashuaworldcup Chapter 125 Chen Ming's Purpose
Chapter 125 Chen Ming's Purpose
Chen Mingdao asked, "Would I have the honor of having a cup of tea with the second master?"
Lin Chang'er had a very bad impression of Han Yue, and she didn't have a good impression of Chen Ming either.
However, she also admitted that this person was smarter than Han Yue, more pragmatic, and better at reading people, but she didn't really want to associate with him.
Lin Chang'er said, "Sorry, I'm busy."
Chen Ming paused, not feeling embarrassed, and watched as she was about to turn and go downstairs.
He hurriedly caught up, saying, "Waiting until after lunch is fine too."
Lin Chang'er didn't turn her head. Han Yue and Lin Quede were already quite troublesome, and she didn't want to cause any more trouble.
After all, dealing with these people is not as important as making money. Besides, Chen Ming's identity is a good one, but otherwise, getting involved with him will only cause trouble.
Lin Chang'er thought that since he came from an official family, he would give up after she had refused him once.
Unexpectedly, after lunch, Chen Ming was waiting outside the private room where Lin Chang'er and the others were having their meal.
Lin Chang'er saw him as soon as she stepped out. Chen Ming had a smile on his face. "We just finished eating. Would you really appreciate a cup of tea to cleanse our palates? Second Master, are you really not going to do me the honor?"
Lin Chang'er thought this person was quite shameless, but she really didn't want to have much contact with him and was about to refuse.
But then Bai Shaoan laughed and said, "Young Master Chen is inviting us for tea, shouldn't everyone be invited?"
These words surprised Chen Ming for a moment, then he smiled and said, "If Young Master Bai wants to come along, I would be more than happy to oblige."
His original intention was to use Lin Chang'er's relationship to improve relations with the Bai family, the Pei family, and the Wu family.
But the Wu family member keeps a low profile and is rarely seen, the Pei family member is a shrewd old man and Chen Ming can't get any advantage from him, and the Bai family member is wise but foolish and only acts according to his mood.
He observed for several days before deciding to start with Lin Chang'er, who came from the lowest social class and seemed the easiest to deceive (no, I mean, to put it another way).
Bai Shaoan smiled and pointed to the old lady Bai, Pei Sihai, and the two children, Xiao Jinyu and Xu Gun'er, in the private room, "I mean, everyone who sees it gets a share."
Chen Ming's smile was slightly awkward as he looked at the people in the private room.
So it has to be his father. He told him long ago that those from the capital are all cunning old foxes. What kind of tricks are they trying to pull? They can't do anything about it.
Chen Ming gave up and said, "Alright, it's better to meet by chance than to invite someone. But there's not much good tea in this town. How about we borrow Master Pei's place and I'll show you all my skills?"
Although Chen Ming was a son born out of wedlock, his concubine was favored, and his food, clothing, and daily necessities were no worse than those of the legitimate sons in the family. He also carried good tea with him when he went out.
Since he had invited them, Pei Sihai naturally didn't refuse. "Young Master Chen, you're too kind. I'll have someone prepare."
Lin Chang'er never expected that Chen Ming, who seemed like a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun, would actually lower himself to such a lowly position.
The tea was excellent, and the tea-brewing technique was graceful. No one, young or old, was neglected, which slightly changed her impression of Chen Ming.
However, he must have gone to such great lengths to do more than just invite her for tea.
But if he didn't speak, she naturally wouldn't ask either.
Finally, Chen Ming couldn't help but speak first: "I heard that the second boss also sets up a stall at the market to sell seafood?"
Lin Chang'er raised an eyebrow. "Yes." There's nothing to hide about setting up a stall.
Chen Ming smiled and said, "It's like this. My stepmother is from the South and loves seafood. But the seafood in the prefectural city is always a bit lacking. There are few varieties and it's not fresh. I wonder if the second boss has ever thought about taking the seafood business to the provincial capital."
I want to build a line, but it needs to be feasible.
Having her deliver goods only to the Chen residence would be too costly in terms of transportation. Having the residence come specifically to pick them up would be feasible, but it would also seem overly attentive and could backfire.
Lin Chang'er's eyes darted around. Interesting. This guy is offering an olive branch but only daring to offer half of it.
Lin Chang'er: "Young Master Chen, you may not know this, but right now my stall has a very limited variety and quantity of goods. Going to the provincial capital..." is not worth it.
The business definitely needs to be expanded, but the timing isn't right yet.
Chen Ming said regretfully, "That's a pity."
After a pause, he said, "If Mr. Chen sends someone to collect the goods himself every day, could the second employer provide the goods for Mr. Chen?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'er subconsciously looked at Pei Sihai, who nodded and replied, "Young Master Chen, you may not know this, but apart from clams and sea duck eggs, the other types of seafood available to Chang'er are uncertain..." Madam Chen's love for seafood is naturally a disaster, and clams and sea duck eggs are not even worth her attention.
Chen Ming had also thought of this, which is why he asked Lin Chang'er if she had any intention of doing business in the prefectural city.
However, Chen Ming chuckled, "Master Pei also said that it's not certain, but it's definitely still possible." Last night, I heard Lao Liang say that he ordered a dogfish shark!
And the golden eels in this auction are fewer in number, but that's precisely why they're so rare!
He said, "How about this, if the second master has any rare goods, could you send some to my Chen residence? Of course, if the second master's business is to be done in the prefectural city, I also have some connections that I can introduce to the second master. In short, the second master will not have to pay for the carriage and horses."
His words were veiled yet sincere, and Lin Chang'er should have agreed.
It's stupid not to make money when you can!
But ever since Bai Shaoan revealed a bit of his identity, she felt more and more that Wu Qingfeng's background must be even more extraordinary.
I'm afraid Chen Ming is secretly plotting against Wu Qingfeng and Bai Shaoan.
However, he did say it in a veiled way!
Lin Chang'er then dodged the question by saying, "In that case, I thank Young Master Chen in advance. If I have a large shipment, I will come to bother you again."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ming smiled, stood up, and bowed respectfully. "Then it's settled. If the second master comes to my Chen residence, he only needs to mention the name of Sihai Restaurant at the east gate of my residence, and I will give the order in advance."
Lin Chang'er also stood up and returned the greeting. Chen Ming had achieved his goal and did not linger any longer.
After the door to the private room closed again, Pei Sihai joked, "Just when we ran into someone trying to steal our business, Young Master Chen offered his advice. Why didn't Chang'er respond to him?"
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "I'm afraid it won't be easy to earn money in this prefectural city."
As she spoke, she gave him a meaningful look.
Pei Sihai glanced at Old Madam Bai, who also seemed to understand.
He stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
Before leaving, Pei Sihai whispered to Lin Chang'er that he would tell Wu Qingfeng about this and then tell her when he had news.
Lin Chang'er naturally had no objections, as she had originally planned to expand her seafood business inland.
However, this approach is open to discussion.
After returning, Lin Chang'er was busy for three days in a row. During this time, Niu Ersao was well-behaved, and Zhou Hai and his nephew Zhou Mu's business of distributing seafood went relatively smoothly. Most of the 100 catties of clams were sold out by noon every day.
On the third night, after having a late-night snack, the five people who had come to go beachcombing were sent away, and the beachcombing activity came to a temporary end.
When Lin Chang'er settled the wages, she gave each person an extra 10 coins as a reward and said she would treat them to lunch at Sihai Restaurant the next day.
The women and men who came to help were all eager for dawn to break.
After the villagers who had come to help left, only the Zhou Hai and Zhou Mu families remained.
Lin Chang'er took out a string of copper coins from her money bag and handed them to the uncle and nephew with a smile, "Uncle Hai, Third Brother, as we agreed before, we would give you 10% of the profits from the sale of clams worth 1 tael of silver."
In the past three days, you have sold a total of 270 catties of clams at 5 coins per catty, totaling 3 qian and 50 coins per liang. I will give you the profit of one liang first, and then continue to do so, settling accounts once you reach one liang.
If I get busy and forget, please remind me...