flstandardbreds Chapter 269 If it's really difficult, I can give you another half a percent.
Chapter 269 If it's really difficult, I can give you another half a percent.
Chen Ming chuckled. He had to give Chang'er face since she had stepped in to smooth things over.
He waved his hand at the servant, "This is the last time."
The servant, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly left the carriage and sat back on the shaft, waiting for his young master to give the order so that the carriage could depart.
Inside the carriage, Chen Ming asked, "Sister Chang'er, would you like to go to the yamen to check on the progress of the case?"
Lin Chang'er shook her head, "No need! I trust Young Master Chen to handle things." Besides, it wouldn't look good to see someone kick someone when they're down.
It's not easy to come here, and the return journey will take at least two hours.
Instead of watching the spectacle, why not go and do some shopping?
She entrusted a large amount of work to Chen Ming, but she could first purchase a small batch for her own consumption.
Let's take another look at the market layout in the provincial capital; what if we come across a new business opportunity?
A major flood quickly depleted her savings, and then an epidemic emptied her wallet even further.
It's not that she's stingy, nor that she's worrying unnecessarily; it's that to help people along the coast get rich, the initial investment alone is considerable.
She shared her thoughts with Chen Ming.
Chen Ming naturally agreed without hesitation. He first took her to the street of grain and oil shops, where she bought a small amount of rice and flour. Then they went to the vegetable, fruit, and meat shops to buy vegetables.
After we finished shopping, I took her to the department store street along the canal.
Lin Chang'er was also greatly surprised, never expecting that the classification of the prefecture city would be so clear.
The residential area and the commercial area were clearly separated, and the commercial area was divided into sections like a supermarket in later times.
Although they are separate, they are not far apart, making it extremely convenient to purchase.
Speaking of this, Chen Ming felt proud, "Actually, it wasn't classified like this originally. It was only after my father took office that we started to distinguish them little by little, and now it's finally somewhat proper."
Lin Chang'er nodded with a smile, "The Prefect works hard for the people of the prefecture, which is a blessing for them."
Chen Ming and Chen Zhao were extremely happy to see their elders praised.
When Chen Ming introduced Lin Chang'er, he put in even more effort.
The prefectural city was also affected by the flood, although not as severely as Ninghai, Yuhai, and Xin'an counties.
However, many homes and shops were also flooded, especially along the banks of the canal.
Grains, vegetables, and fruits are unsellable once soaked in water, but general merchandise can usually be salvaged.
Clean up what can be cleaned up, and sell what can't be cleaned up cheaply.
The cotton cloth that originally sold for 200 coins a bolt was cut in half, now only 100 coins a bolt.
A pair of straw sandals that cost 5 coins only cost 2 coins.
Of the four basic necessities of life—clothing, food, shelter, and transportation—clothing comes first. But even though most families in the village are doing better now, they still patch and mend their clothes year after year.
Lin Chang'er carefully examined the cotton cloths that had been soaked in water.
They're all made of fine cotton, and water stains can be easily washed off with soap. Although they shrink a bit, pre-shrinking before cutting and sewing doesn't affect their use.
Don't you have to wash new clothes before wearing them?
At this price, what more could you ask for?
The uncles, aunts, and cousins in the village should also be willing to make themselves a new set of clothes.
Lin Chang'er bought all the cotton fabrics in several regular colors in one go.
Chen Ming was puzzled. "Sister Chang'er, what's wrong?" If you need fabric, he can send some!
He remembered that in the past, the gifts he gave to those gourmands included silks and satins.
Could it be that Chang'er's sister used all her money for disaster relief, leaving her to cut back on food and buy this contaminated cotton cloth to make clothes?
Chen Ming felt inexplicably sorry for this girl who was a few years younger than him.
Lin Chang'er was busy bargaining with the shopkeeper and didn't pay attention to his words.
After she had practically worn herself out, she finally managed to get the shopkeeper to round down the price and give her a basket of scraps of cloth as a gift.
Only then did he look at Chen Ming with a sense of accomplishment, "Young Master Chen, what did you just say?"
Chen Ming felt that she was deliberately avoiding the topic, so he naturally didn't want to poke at her sore spot again.
She shook her head hastily, "It's nothing! I know a few fabric shops. If Sister Chang'er needs anything, I can ask around next time to see if they have any leftover fabric."
Lin Chang'er, this is wonderful! "No need for next time, just today, thank you for your help, Young Master Chen!"
Chen Ming scratched his head. Was she going to buy enough fabric for his family to wear for several years at once?
I sighed, feeling even more sorry for her.
Lin Chang'er didn't realize how dramatic he was. She happily helped Chen Zhao move the cloth, her smile stretching from ear to ear.
Lin Chang'er didn't want straw sandals; this was a skill that almost every housewife in every household had to possess.
However, she found the tiger-head shoes in the cupboard quite adorable.
Although the price was a bit high, I still bought a pair for each of the youngest children in the family, including Zhou Yi.
The others were too old to wear tiger-head shoes, so we bought them a separate set of clothes to ensure that no one was left out.
Although Lin Chang'er wasn't exactly stingy, she was never hesitant to haggle when it came to it.
The shopkeeper kept saying, "No, no, I can't sell it, I can't buy it."
When Lin Chang'er turned her head away regretfully, she leaned closer again and asked, "Little sister, would you like some more?"
After much haggling, Chen Zhao finally reached a deal when he was almost asleep leaning against the door.
When paying, Lin Chang'er smiled broadly, and the shopkeeper sighed repeatedly, "Young lady, you're really good at bargaining! Remember to come again next time."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "Sure, may your business prosper! Give me a discount next time!"
Having gotten a good deal, I had to say a few kind words, and sure enough, the shopkeeper was immediately pleased.
We happily saw them off.
After visiting two more fabric shops and purchasing a batch of fabrics that had been soaked in water but were still usable, it was already late afternoon.
Chen Ming personally escorted Lin Chang'er and Chen Zhao out of the city. Fearing they would be bored on the way, he had his servant buy them many snacks and pastries in advance.
Before setting off, he whispered to Lin Chang'er, "Sister Chang'er, if things really get difficult, I can give you another 50% of the profits from our business."
It wasn't that he was stingy, but he was afraid that if he gave too much, firstly, it would be difficult to explain if his family asked, and secondly, Lin Chang'er herself might not accept it.
After all, not to mention the seafood business, the sugar business alone is quite profitable.
It's just that Chang'er spends a lot of money on disaster relief, which leads to cash flow problems.
Lin Chang'er was completely bewildered, not understanding why he would suddenly have such an idea.
However, integrity is the most important thing in business, so she waved her hand and said, "What are you saying, Mr. Chen? A person cannot stand without integrity. I appreciate your kind intentions, but I won't mention the discount. Thank you for your hospitality. I'll head back now."
Chen Zhao was already sitting on the carriage shaft, waving to his cousin, "Cousin, come home to visit when you have time, it's on me."
Chen Ming scoffed, "Do I need you to treat me when I go back to my hometown?"
Lin Chang'er chuckled and sat on the other side of the carriage, urging the horses out of the city.
Lin Chang'er returned with a full load. Because Chen Zhao was there, she couldn't just stuff everything into her space. In the end, she used the excuse that she had filled a whole carriage, but the actual quantity was far more than that.
Fortunately, Chen Zhao is a simple-minded child.
When the cargo is heavy, the carriage runs slowly.
By the time the two had almost reached Ninghai territory, it was already dark.
All along the way, there were sounds of birds, beasts, and insects, but now all was suddenly silent.
Lin Chang'er's heart skipped a beat, sensing something was wrong. Just as she was wondering if they had encountered bandits, a light suddenly appeared ahead...