Seven days later, on the second floor of Jiran Bookstore.
Shen Ling was dressed in white clothes and behaved elegantly. He spread his hands and gestured to the person in front of him: "Master Hong, you're welcome. Sit down."
This room was isolated from the noise outside and looked particularly peaceful. The decoration was very elegant and luxurious. The furniture was almost all made of expensive mahogany. Shen Ling was kneeling on the soft mat behind the low table and stood to his right. A tall, stout middle-aged man, after listening to his words, knelt down and sat aside.
Shen Ling picked up the teapot and poured a glass of water for Hong Yao, and said with a smile: "Master Hong, are you here today for book advertising space?"
"Not bad, not bad." Hong Yao picked up the teacup, took a sip, replied with a smile, and then asked: "I wonder how the book advertising space is charged?"
Shen Ling raised his lips slightly. The book advertising space was officially launched three days ago. The first phase was mainly advertising from the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce and Ji Ran Bookstore. The advertising effect was also very good, attracting the attention of many businessmen in the city. Soon, it was Someone came to ask about the price. He didn't know how many people he had received like Hong Li. He took out a long piece of rice paper from the cabinet behind him and spread it out in front of the person: "Master Hong, please take a look."
When Hong Yao took the paper and looked at it, he explained: "Our book advertising space is divided into period, month and year. The prices are different. If you sell it in bulk, it will be more expensive. The longer you buy it, the more it will cost." It’s cheap, only 3,888 taels of silver in three years at most.”
Hong Yao finished browsing the price list in his hand and couldn't help but look shocked. The advertising space in one issue costs twenty taels of silver, and selling in bulk is even more expensive. This money is too much to earn!
Seeing this expression on his face, Shen Ling explained calmly: "That's it, Master Hong, we will sell about three hundred books in one issue, and if the issue is guaranteed, each book is guaranteed to have three bottom advertisements and one The interspersed advertisements on the book pages and the cover advertisements of ten books are given to you, which is a great value. If you subscribe for a year, you will have more privileges, including external promotion of the bookstore and a half-month poster promotion, etc. "
After listening to Shen Ling's introduction, Hong Yao nodded. After thinking for a while, he nodded and replied: "Okay, then I will take a monthly contract first."
"Okay, our monthly subscription is divided into eight installments, and the price is one hundred and forty taels." Immediately, Shen Ling skillfully took out a piece of rice paper from the counter on the right hand side and handed it to the other party, smiling: "Hong The owner of the house will check the contract. If there are no problems, he can sign the contract and pay the fee. At that time, we will send the layout of the specific advertisement to your house. If you have any questions, you can come to me at any time."
Although it was a bit expensive, I had to admit that the service attitude of Jiran Bookstore from top to bottom was really good. Hong Yao decided to let his people follow suit after he returned. Without thinking any more, he picked up the contract. After browsing the book, there were no problems in the front, but when he saw the last item, he was stunned and couldn't help asking Shen Ling: "Well, why does it say in the contract that Party A cannot have business dealings with the Yang family?" What’s the same thing? Violators will be fined ten times the amount of silver?”
"This is the decision of our shopkeeper, and I have no right to interfere." Shen Ling replied.
Hearing this, Hong Yao was once again in trouble. He had no friendship with the Yang family, but because he was a little tight on money a few days ago, he borrowed 5,000 taels of silver from the Yang family's bank. He would not be able to pay it back for a while. If After signing this contract, he would not be allowed to pay more than a thousand taels to Ji Ran Bookstore. He was about to give up, but Shen Ling beat him to it.
"Does the Hong family have business dealings with the Yang family?"
After listening to Shen Ling's question, Hong Yao nodded, told his situation, and showed doubts: "What happened to the Yang family?"
The Yang family is a well-established and wealthy family with a century-old heritage. Jiran Bookshop was only founded a few months ago, and yet it dares to call out the Yang family!
The corner of Shen Ling's mouth raised slightly: "I can't say more about this, but if it's a loan, the Hong family head can consider coming to our Jiran Bookstore in the future."
"Ji Ran Bookstore also opened a bank?" Hong Yao asked.
Shen Ling continued to reply: "Just these days."
Hearing this, Hong Yao showed surprise again. Not many families could afford to open a bank. They had to have a strong supply of funds. Did Tang Ji really have so much money?
Shen Ling didn't say anything more, and took out a new contract from another cabinet at the back counter: "This contract does not have the last stipulation, but we will charge an extra ten taels of silver as a handling fee."
"Handling fee?" Hong Yao asked doubtfully.
"Yes." Shen Ling nodded and added: "You see, I have been chatting with you here for so long. This tea is not cheap. If there is a problem later, I have to help you solve it. A small charge is not excessive, right? Shopkeeper I have told you that anyone who cooperates with the Yang family is not a friend, and we can only waive the handling fee if we treat friends."
Hearing this, Hong Yao couldn't refute. After some consideration, he agreed. Just when Shen Ling was about to leave, he asked again: "I wonder how much interest the bank under Ji Ran Bookstore charges?"
"Master Hong, don't worry, our loan interest will be much less than that of the Yang family."
Shen Ling left the room to go through the formalities without saying a word.
Hong Yao didn't speak anymore, but his thoughts were flying in his mind. If what the other party said was true, then he might not go to the Yang family to borrow money in the future.
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[Author's digression]: This week's golden ticket acknowledgment: Thanks to Qi Yi, He Xiaobao's little follower, Xingxing, Special Case, and the origin of football for their golden ticket support.
