flstandardbreds Chapter 105 Breaking the Gold Barrier and Unveiling a Grand Plan
Chapter 105 Breaking the Gold Barrier and Unveiling a Grand Plan
Breaking the Gold Barrier and Unleashing a Grand Vision
Su Yunlan's slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, producing a crisp sound that contrasted sharply with her furrowed brows.
The room was filled with a faint aroma of tea, but it did nothing to ease the restlessness in her heart.
The deficit in the ledger was like a glaring scar, reminding her of the urgent need for her porcelain kiln expansion plan.
Xiao Yuhan noticed his wife's unusual behavior. His deep gaze fell on her slightly pale face, and he asked with concern, "Yunlan, have you encountered a problem?"
Su Yunlan looked up, pushed the ledger in front of him, and said with a hint of helplessness, "We underestimated the funds needed to expand production, and now there is a significant shortfall."
Xiao Yuhan carefully examined the account books, his brows furrowed. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I will visit a few familiar merchants tomorrow to see if I can raise some funds."
"I'm afraid it's just a drop in the ocean." Su Yunlan sighed softly. "Now that the war has just ended and everything is in ruins, everyone is tightening their belts to make ends meet, and there are probably not many people who can spare money."
Xiao Yuhan held her hand, offering her silent comfort.
The two remained silent, and the atmosphere in the room became tense for a moment.
The following day, Xiao Yuhan visited several businessmen, but as Su Yunlan had predicted, he gained very little.
Left with no other choice, they turned their attention to Zhang, a well-known local tycoon.
Zhang the Rich Man was obese, his face was plastered with a hypocritical smile, and his shrewd eyes darted around, making him instantly repulsive.
After hearing Xiao Yuhan's purpose, his thick lips curled up slightly, revealing a set of yellowed teeth: "Borrowing money isn't out of the question, but the interest..."
He stretched out five fat fingers, a greedy smile spreading across his face like a spider waiting for its prey to take the bait.
Su Yunlan sneered inwardly; this was clearly taking advantage of someone's misfortune!
But she remained outwardly calm, and simply asked, "I wonder what the interest rate is that Mr. Zhang mentioned?"
Zhang the rich man held up five fingers and said arrogantly, "Fifty percent!"
Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and anger in each other's eyes.
A 50% interest rate is outrageous!
“Zhang the Rich Man, your interest rate is a bit too high.” Xiao Yuhan’s tone was icy, carrying a hint of warning.
Zhang the rich man didn't care at all. His obese body jiggled in the chair, making a nauseating sound: "High? You're the ones begging me, not the other way around! Take it or leave it!"
Su Yunlan took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger. Just as she was about to speak, a sudden inspiration struck her, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips: "Master Zhang, I can afford the 50% interest. It's just..." She paused deliberately, her gaze falling on a jade pendant hanging around Master Zhang's neck, "but I wonder if Master Zhang has ever seen anything better than this?"
Su Yunlan took out a small brocade box from her sleeve, gently opened it, and a crystal-clear luminous pearl was presented to everyone.
The soft light shone on her fair face, adding a touch of mystery to her appearance.
Zhang the rich man's eyes widened, his thick lips parted slightly, and his greedy gaze was fixed on the luminous pearl.
"This, this is..." He stammered.
"It's just a luminous pearl," Su Yunlan said casually, but her tone carried a hint of barely perceptible smugness.
She then took out several rare and precious antiques from her sleeve, all of which were priceless.
These were all things she casually took out from her spatial storage; to her, they were nothing more than a drop in the ocean.
The rich man was dazzled by the sight, his mouth practically watering, and all traces of his previous arrogance had vanished.
He rubbed his hands together, smiling obsequiously, "Madam Su, what do you think about the interest..."
“Interest is negotiable,” Su Yunlan interrupted him. “It’s just that I urgently need the money right now, and I’m afraid Zhang the rich man can’t come up with that much right now, can he?” She turned her gaze to Xiao Yuhan. “Fourth Brother, why don’t we go ask the other rich men?”
Xiao Yuhan immediately understood and left the Zhang family with Su Yunlan.
Instead of going directly to other wealthy people, they found several smaller but reputable money shops.
Su Yunlan offered several treasures as collateral, and the money shop owners, seeing these rare treasures, readily agreed to lend him the money.
Young Master Xiao witnessed the whole thing and was astonished.
He secretly asked Su Yunlan, "Sister-in-law, where did you get all these treasures?"
Su Yunlan smiled mysteriously and did not answer, but said, "Twelfth Brother, this matter is known only to Heaven, Earth, you, and me." Although Young Master Xiao was curious, he knew he should not ask too much, so he buried his doubts in his heart.
With sufficient funds, the expansion plan of the porcelain kiln was able to proceed smoothly.
The kiln workers were full of energy and working enthusiastically.
The roaring kiln fire illuminated their dark faces, and sweat soaked their clothes, but their eyes shone with hope.
The Song Dynasty potter directed everyone, his booming voice echoing through the kiln: "Keep it up! Our porcelain will be sold in the capital someday!" His rough hands gently stroked a freshly fired piece of porcelain.
Looking at the bustling porcelain kiln, Su Yunlan felt a surge of immense accomplishment.
She knew that this was just the beginning...
As night fell, Xiao Yuhan looked at the brightly lit porcelain kiln and was filled with emotion.
He walked to Su Yunlan's side and gently...
Looking at the brightly lit porcelain kiln and his wife's busy figure, Xiao Yuhan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
He walked to Su Yunlan's side and gently embraced her.
Su Yunlan was slightly taken aback, then relaxed and leaned against his chest with peace of mind.
"Yunlan," Xiao Yuhan whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her ear, sending a shiver down her spine, "Thank you, thank you for everything you've done for me and for the Xiao family." His voice was deep and magnetic, filled with deep love and gratitude.
Su Yunlan gently closed her eyes, feeling his embrace and his love, a happy smile appearing on her lips.
“We are husband and wife, there is no need for thanks.” She replied softly, her voice gentle yet firm.
The improved porcelain was quickly put into production and rapidly launched to the market.
The exquisite patterns, delicate glaze, and affordable price immediately attracted many customers.
The market response was enthusiastic, with people scrambling to buy the porcelain, and demand far exceeded supply.
The Zheng porcelain merchants were all smiles, with orders pouring in like snowflakes, making them incredibly wealthy.
Looking at the mountain of orders, his admiration for Su Yunlan grew even stronger.
Standing in front of the porcelain kiln, Su Yunlan looked at the prosperous scene and felt a surge of pride and joy.
The roaring kiln fire illuminated half the sky and also lit up her confident face.
The innovation of the porcelain kilns was a complete success!
She took a deep breath, feeling the earthy and gunpowder-scented air, and an unprecedented sense of accomplishment welled up within her.
"Sister-in-law, look!" Young Master Xiao Twelfth ran over excitedly, holding a piece of paper in his hand. "This is the latest order, from the capital!"
Su Yunlan took the order, her gaze falling on the seal on it, her expression changing slightly.
“The capital city…” she murmured to herself, a complex look flashing in her eyes.