Chapter 120 Winter Solstice Appointment
"The winter solstice of Daqi is in half a month. There will be activities in the capital and palace banquets. Are you interested in going and seeing them?"
The corners of Wen Zhi's mouth raised, his eyes burning.
In ancient times, the winter solstice was valued and it should be very lively. She had only seen the murals at the palace banquet, which was far from the experience of going to the scene.
Shen You became interested, "I'm a gangster over there and I don't understand palace etiquette. Is that okay?"
"It doesn't matter." Wen Zhi thought for a while and half-joked, "And it's not a gangster, not a businessman from the Western Regions?"
Of course, this identity must not be known to outsiders.
"Okay!" Shen You nodded. With this kind of feast, she might be able to make some money by selling things.
No one has participated in the Winter Solstice Festival yet, so she has already thought about what to sell!
The modern hairpin that can light up is made into a miniature lantern shape with a small lamp inside. It will definitely be popular in ancient times!
The bulk products purchased online are all made of copper. Modern color-preserving copper is very bright and not easily oxidized. It was also a rarity in ancient times.
But after all, it is copper, and it still needs to be made of gold and silver to make it more exquisite, so that it can be sold at a high price.
Thinking of this, Shen You raised a smile,
"Tomorrow I will go to Lancheng to open a store and I will come back after delivering the goods, just in time for the winter solstice."
The matter was settled like this. After Wen Zhi left, Shen You began to prepare the things to sell in the winter solstice.
Early the next morning, I went to the antique street to find someone.
"Boss Shen, according to your request, the labor fee is not low." The shop owner explained in advance.
"I know." Shen You sent him the reference pattern, "Just use modern processing technology. I need it urgently, so it's troublesome."
The main selling point of her hairpin in ancient times was that it was shiny and unique, but traditional craftsmanship was not available, so she found a shop to let others make part of it.
Shen You paid and went to eat a portion of Cantonese steamed rice noodles. She thought about it before going out, so she walked around the antique street market.
The cultural items there are dazzling to see. There are all kinds of wooden beads, and gourds are the most numerous. I just look at them every time, but when I see a good deal, I can’t help but want to buy them.
Shen You fell in love with a mother-of-pearl box. It was made of ordinary wood, but fortunately it was a real old object and the mother-of-pearl craftsmanship was good.
A little old, there is room for restoration.
"This one hundred thousand, since we are colleagues, we won't bid much." The stall owner asked for a price.
"You haven't raised the price yet. The things from the late Qing Dynasty should have been collected in the countryside. The wood and its condition are not worth so much, five thousand."
Shen You carefully placed the things on the stall. If she accidentally dropped it to the ground, she would have to pay 100,000 today.
"Five thousand is too little. You have to let me make some money, Boss Shen, twenty thousand."
"Six thousand at most, if not, forget it."
"Okay, take it away." The boss handed the thing to Shen You.
This price does not count as a loss, it can only be said that she did not lose money. After repairing it, it can be placed in the studio.
Shen You walked around for an hour, and when he went back, he carried another gourd on his back. This time it was 40 centimeters and the kind that was bigger than his head.
Seen from the back, he is wearing a maroon trousers, a beret of the same color, slightly curly long hair, a big gourd hanging on his back, and a small one hanging on the vine.
Several people saw it and asked which store they bought it from and how much it cost.
Just when Shen You was getting ready to go home and switch to the [Lancheng] plane, another scene appeared over Daqi.
It rained again, and the stone pavements on the street looked cold.
The small workshop was bustling with people early in the morning and was very lively.
"Shopkeeper Liu, money matters are easy to discuss. Can you make a batch of Tao shoes for us first?" The man in dark clothes was discussing. On the other side, the shop that had expressed disdain for the new Tao shoes made by the workshop a few days ago, The shopkeeper came to the door himself.
"Miss Liu, the clerk in the store was short-sighted and ignorant. I hope you won't take it to heart." Shopkeeper Gong's face showed a bit of embarrassment and regret.
The shoes made by this workshop became popular in the capital in just a few days. They were worn in "Youjian Shop" with cotton socks from the Western Regions, and everyone who used them said they were good.
Now the children of aristocratic families are waiting to buy. Several of the best shops in the city came to the door as soon as they found out that the shoes were made here.
As soon as I asked, the list was already far away.
Other families also imitated it, but I heard that all the shoes made by Miss Liu went to the palace! Others are always a bit off.
Just because of this title, those who are not short of money are willing to pay more to buy what Miss Liu does here.
Shopkeeper Gong's intestines are now ruined. This incredible wealth obviously came to the door first, but he missed it alive.
In the end, the money was made by Youjian Shop.
"We will definitely complete the orders we have already received on time. There is really no way to advance the time for the following orders. If you feel that the construction period is too long, you can go to other companies and ask." Liu Erniang answered unhurriedly.
She really didn't remember the little things a few days ago, but she really couldn't complete the list now.
She originally just wanted to support the workshop and prevent Miss Shen from losing money. Unexpectedly, in just a few days, she received a deposit of one thousand taels, found several women with good skills to work on it, and moved the workshop to the city.
She and Sister-in-law Chen are focusing on researching new styles of shoes.
She knew that other companies were also making this kind of shoes. If they couldn't make more exquisite styles first, the business would soon be replaced.
After listening to her words, several shopkeepers hesitated for a while, but decided to reserve a part here and wait for the construction period.
If you need an urgent batch, someone else can make it first, so there won’t be any delay.
I have to leave directly today. If the Liu family workshop makes any good things in the future, I won’t be able to queue up.
Several shopkeepers paid the deposit one after another, signed the deed, and left the workshop in a hurry.
Naturally, there are many people who are jealous of profitable business.
It didn't take long for someone to come to the door.
The leader was a middle-aged wealthy businessman wearing brocade clothes, followed by several people.
This is a man from the Chamber of Commerce, his surname is Jin, and he is also in the silk brocade and ready-made clothing industry.
He squinted his eyes and looked up and down, then asked, "Are you the shopkeeper of the workshop?"
"It's me." Liu Erniang responded gently.
Although she received a lot of deposit, Liu Erniang still dressed plainly on weekdays, let alone when doing work, she kept it simple.
The wealthy businessman only glanced at the teacup on the table and made no intention of reaching out to drink the tea.
"Shopkeeper Liu, your workshop has been doing well in recent days."
The words were nice, but when he said them, they had more meaning.
"There are too many shops that want to cooperate with your family, but here you are." He looked around again as he spoke, then smiled and shook his head, "I guess I can't take so many orders."
"Why don't you think about it and incorporate the workshop into our Chamber of Commerce? Our Ruyifang is one of the best shops in the capital. Of course, you are still in charge."
This is to swallow up the Liu family workshop in disguise.
With the Chamber of Commerce as their backing, it would be too easy to deal with such a small workshop and a widowed woman.
If you are interested, you should hand over your workshop and craftsmanship, and still make a living in the capital.