Chapter 13 013. Someone is coming from the palace

One popularity point increased in the morning, probably in He Ji. It was so noisy at that time that she didn't hear the sound of the bone ring.

The other one is Fang Cai.

Yun Guinuan turned his attention to the storyteller in the middle of the teahouse. The latest increase in popularity should come from him.

Why does it increase popularity points? Is it because she helps others?

Yun Guinuan couldn't figure it out, and there was no instruction manual for the bone ring, but judging from the situation, these three popularity points were only added after she helped others.

It only takes two popularity points to upgrade the bone ring.

Yun Guinuan closed the bone ring. She was not interested in upgrading the bone ring. She couldn't see the benefits from it. It would be more practical to make money.

Yueming Teahouse was quickly filled with seats. After Yun Guinuan heard this story, he quietly left.

There is a Dongxing Bookstore across the street from the teahouse.

Yun Guinuan touched the veil on her face, went in, looked around and saw no one, she knocked on the counter twice, "Is anyone there?"

No one answered.

Yun Guinuan frowned and was about to continue knocking on the counter when a rustling sound came from behind the counter.

A head popped up and asked despite the heavy sleepiness, "What's going on?"

Yun Guinuan stood on tiptoe and looked into the counter. There was a recliner underneath and the shopkeeper was taking a nap just now.

"Are you the shopkeeper? I want to negotiate a business deal with you and rent a shelf space from you."

Shopkeeper Cheng You rubbed his eyes, and two rays of light quickly swept over Yun Guinuan, "You? This is a bookstore and I don't sell goods. You can go and don't disturb my business."

Yun Guinuan stood still, "What I'm looking for is the bookstore, and the business I'm talking to you about can make your business better."

The bookstore is empty, and the books on the bookshelves are almost gathering dust. It seems that business is not doing well.

Where does the business come from?

Cheng You stopped and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Don't refuse first, let's see what she plans to do. If it can really make money, then accept it. If it's nonsense, it won't be too late to kick the person out.

Yun Guinuan glanced sideways at the stall at the door, "Shopkeeper, how many books can be printed with one thousand taels of silver?"

Cheng You was stunned, this little girl wants to publish a book?

He lowered his head and fiddled with the abacus, and there was a crackling sound. He raised his head and asked, "What kind of paper does the girl want to use to print the book? What kind of book does she want to print?"

Yun Guinuan said, "The most common kind, the binding is a little neater and not thick. I will provide the content of the book."

Cheng You lowered his head and fiddled with the abacus again, "If it's the most common paper binding... one thousand taels can produce about five thousand books. Do you want to do it, girl?"

Yun Guinuan took out the story of the Fox Fairy and patted it in three parts on the counter. "Here is the manuscript. Please help me publish it into three books."

The separate parts just fit in with the progress of Yu Nan's storytelling.

Cheng You reached for the manuscript and said, "That's no problem."

Yun Guinuan raised his arm and held down the manuscript, "But I have a request."

Cheng You raised his eyebrows and looked at her, "Girl, you came to ask our bookstore to publish the book, not us begging you to publish the book."

He looked at Yun Guinuan's clothes again. They were too plain. He even doubted whether Yun Guinuan could afford a thousand taels.

Yun Guinuan took out one thousand taels and slapped it on the counter, then pointed to the bookstall at the door, "This is the one thousand taels for printing books. I'll give it to you first. There's also the bookstall at your door. I'll rent one for two thousand taels."

Yue, can you make a request now?"

Cheng You was startled, this girl really has something, she can get three thousand taels at a time.

He lowered his head and quickly counted the abacus beads, raised his head, held the banknote in his hand to check its authenticity, and did not let go, "Girl, please tell me."

Yun Guinuan pointed at the first two parts of the manuscript, "Can we print two thousand copies of each of these two books within two days?"

If not, she will have to find other bookstores to cooperate.

Donghang Bookstore is closest to Yueming Tea House, and business is not good, so the price can be lowered. If you switch to another bookstore, there will be no such big benefit.

Cheng You was very hesitant and mobilized all the manpower in the bookstore to work day and night. They could print four thousand books in two days, but this would make them very tired and they would not be able to print other books.

"If it doesn't work, just return the banknote to me!" Yun Guinuan made a gesture to get the banknote.

Cheng You clutched the banknote tightly, "Okay, okay, no problem, Miss, what are you going to do after the book is printed?"

Anyway, business has been bad recently, so there is no need to print other books.

Don't give up on the sales that are delivered to your door; don't take the money on your doorstep.

Yun Guinuan pointed to the bookstall in front of the door, "Sell directly in front of the door. Didn't I rent your stall for a month?"

Cheng You glanced at the silver notes in his arms and frowned, "In this case, one thousand taels of silver notes are not enough. Printing books and adding bookstalls will give you three thousand taels."

He raised his hand and showed three fingers.

Yun Guinuan said confidently, "Don't worry, I will pay you for the stall fee after the books are sold. I have given you one thousand taels and the manuscript, and you are still short of two thousand taels. Your bookstall is just a rental, and you don't need it."

You contribute money and effort, and I contribute money and things, but I’m worried that you’ll take my things and run away.”

Cheng You was stunned by Yun Guinuan's deception. It seemed that he really didn't pay anything. Even the cost of printing the book was paid by this lady in advance.

He won't lose money on this transaction. If she can't pay the stall fee by then, he will deduct all the books to pay off the debt!

Yun Guinuan's gaze turned around on him, "We have decided to make a contract, and we are not allowed to go back on it!"

The two signed a contract, one share for each person.

Cheng You stared at the signature on the contract with his eyes widened. He looked at the woman in front of him, pointed at her and hesitated, "You, you, Yun..."

"Little Plague God!"

After shouting for a long time, I couldn't say her name, but these three words came out of my mouth.

Yun Guinuan was not annoyed and patted Cheng You on the shoulder, "The contract has been signed. You can't go back on it. I'll wait for you to put the book up for sale in two days."

She raised the contract in her hand and put it into her sleeve pocket in front of Cheng You. In fact, she put it into the bone ring.

Cheng You sat slumped on the spot with a pale face. Why did he accept the order from the Little Plague God for a small advantage? It was really over now, and the good days were over.

A few days ago, the shopkeeper of Xu Ji's pawnshop was punished by Prince Rui because the little plague god came to his door. This incident was widely spread in the capital. I wonder what kind of misfortune will befall him.

Can he pay three thousand taels to send this god away?

Yun Guinuan looked at his dead look and couldn't help but find it funny, so she kindly "comforted" him, "Don't worry, if you listen to me carefully, you won't be in trouble. I'll give you money."

She patted Cheng You's shoulder solemnly twice, turned around and walked away gracefully.

As soon as Yun Guinuan returned to the Hou Mansion, Sanlang pulled her aside mysteriously and said, "Sister, someone was looking for you when you were not at home."

"Looking for me?" Yun Guinuan was surprised. She didn't know anyone in the capital. "Who is it?"

Sanlang pursed his lips and looked ashamed, "I'm sorry, sister, I heard someone knocking on the door and didn't dare to answer, but judging from the tone of voice, it sounded like someone from the palace."

Yun Guinuan felt strange, "Is someone from the palace looking for me?"

Who would come to her? She didn't know anyone in the palace.

Who will come to Yun Guinuan?
Chapter completed!