flstandardbreds Chapter 165 Opportunity to Double Your Capital
Chapter 165 Opportunity to Double Your Capital
This happened in the palace in my previous life.
In her previous life, she was kind and gentle in the palace. Although some people tried to harm her, she still made some good friends.
One of them was Consort Li, who lived with her.
The two often chatted together.
The story about Yang Cunxing was told to her by Consort Li.
Consort Li's family had bought Yang Cunxing's fleet at that time.
That time, he earned 76,000 taels of silver, increasing his initial investment tenfold.
Consort Li also showed her the South China Sea pearls that Yang Cunxing brought back from his voyage.
Its quality is in no way inferior to that of the palace.
She remembered that Li Feng's boat capsized at sea.
But Qin Jiuwei naturally couldn't say these things; no one would believe her anyway.
“Buying merchant ships is inherently risky. Since we have taken on this risk, we must do everything we can to maximize the returns.”
Qin Jiuwei casually gave a reason.
Xu Liuer's eyes lit up.
Wow! That makes sense!
Lady Hou also raised her eyebrows slightly.
Although she had never liked Qin Jiuwei, these words were indeed quite interesting.
"What are you talking about? Let me hear it too."
Xie Wanning's voice suddenly rang out, and she strode in with a smile on her face.
She was accompanied by Qiu Yueli; the two had been getting along very well lately.
When Xu Liuer saw this unruly sister-in-law, her heart tightened instantly, and she didn't dare to reply.
Qin Jiuwei had always been too lazy to pay attention to Xie Wanning.
In the end, it was Lady Hou who recounted the events involving the fleet to Xie Wanning.
After hearing this, Xie Wanning blurted out, "Of course we should choose Li Feng! Only a madman would choose Yang Cunxing."
"Why?" Lady Hou looked at her.
“This fleet is inherently risky; it could capsize at any moment, resulting in total loss. Under such circumstances, it is natural to choose a safer and more secure fleet.”
Lady Hou smiled upon hearing this, "Well said."
As expected of her daughter, she thought exactly the same thing as her.
Although Wan Ning was usually a bit willful and domineering.
But when it comes to important matters, he is still very clear-headed.
Hearing the praise, Xie Wanning raised her chin even higher, becoming even more smug.
"Jiuwei, do you still want to choose Yang Cunxing?"
Lady Hou looked at Qin Jiuwei, her eyes revealing a hint of disdain.
"Of course," Qin Jiuwei insisted.
Anyone who doesn't want an opportunity to multiply their capital tenfold is a fool.
Hearing that Qin Jiuwei actually wanted to buy Yang Cunxing, and was so certain about it.
Xie Wanning rolled her eyes blatantly.
Lady Hou glanced at the women in the room and said, "Everyone, tell me, which one should we choose, Li Feng or Yang Cunxing? Whoever has more people should be chosen."
"Choose Li Feng," Xie Wanning said immediately.
Qiu Yueli followed Xie Wanning's lead and said softly, "I also think we should choose Li Feng; it would be a safer choice."
Lady Hou nodded, her gaze falling on Xu Liuer, who had remained silent.
"Liu'er, what do you think?"
Xu Liuer was already confused at this point.
But she didn't have any ideas at all; she hadn't even really understood what she was hearing.
She has no idea how the fleet makes money?
She had only ever seen rice sold at home before; a bushel of rice could sell for 500 coins, enough to buy her a new dress.
Xu Liuer didn't understand what they were saying.
All I could do was stand there and listen blankly.
If you were to ask her this out of the blue, she wouldn't know how to answer.
Seeing that many people chose Li Feng, Xu Liuer cautiously said, "I also choose Li Feng."
Lady Hou nodded in satisfaction.
Although this daughter-in-law is both unsophisticated and clumsy, she is still quite obedient.
I know I stand with them.
Lady Hou smiled and said, "Me too."
Xie Wanning instantly became smug, looked at Qin Jiuwei, and raised her eyebrows.
"You heard it all, four to one, what else do you have to say?"
Seeing this, Qin Jiuwei was not in a hurry and slowly said, "I still choose Yang Cunxing."
"You!" Xie Wanning was immediately furious.
She hated Qin Jiuwei's attitude the most, as if she had everything under her control.
They're so arrogant and condescending, it makes you want to vomit!
But now Xie Wanning has also learned to control her temper.
She clenched her teeth, her voice sarcastic.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not trying to be mean, but the money for buying the merchant ships comes from the Marquis's mansion. Why do you insist on choosing that fleet that no one believes in? Are you trying to make things difficult for everyone, or are you determined to lose all of the Marquis's mansion's money?"
Anger and coldness mingled in Xie Wanning's eyes.
Qin Jiuwei glanced at her.
Haha, this is an improvement from before; you didn't start by yelling like a shrew.
They've even learned to label others.
But Qin Jiuwei wasn't buying it.
"What the Third Miss said makes sense. Since everyone wants to choose Li Feng, then let's choose Li Feng."
Her voice was gentle, as if she had no temper.
Xie Wanning's sarcastic remarks were like hitting cotton; Qin Jiuwei didn't respond at all.
Xie Wanning was also stunned.
Qin Jiuwei paused for a moment, then continued, "I still insist on choosing Yang Cunxing."
However, before Xie Wanning could make a move, she spoke up again.
"We, Qinglan Academy, will pay for Yang Cunxing ourselves; the Hou Mansion will not be responsible for it. Yang Cunxing's ship will be considered ours, and we will bear all the risks and benefits ourselves."
The room fell silent instantly upon hearing this.
Lady Hou's brows immediately furrowed.
Having spent so much time together, although Lady Hou disliked Qin Jiuwei, she also knew that she had some abilities.
Qin Jiuwei's certainty suggests she might know something.
She pursed her lips. Should they also choose Yang Cunxing?
Just as Lady Hou was about to speak, Xie Wanning spoke first.
She glared at Qin Jiuwei, her voice rising.
"Fine! You said it yourself! Don't regret it!"
Lady Hou was speechless for a moment.
Qin Jiu glanced at Xie Wanning.
He's got some brains, but not many.