After the two returned to Changshu, it was still early.
Before the carriage could stop, the bookseller who had come to visit was waiting anxiously outside the door.
"What do you want to do for me?"
After getting off the carriage, Xu Han felt a little curious.
"Master, good news, I'm sending money to you specifically this time."
The bookseller's face was full of joy and he said with a smile.
"What money?"
Xu Hanliang was a little puzzled.
"The book "The Palace of Eternal Life" written by the Young Master has become a hot commodity again."
"The thousand copies we originally printed were sold out in just one day."
The bookseller answered honestly.
Then he took out twenty taels of silver from his pocket and placed it on the stone table beside him.
"This is the money for the first installment, and we will send the remaining money later."
The bookseller looked at Xu Hanliang and smiled from ear to ear.
Nowadays, not only in Changshu, but also in the literary circles of the two Zhejiang provinces, "The Palace of Eternal Life" and "The Romance of the West Chamber" have become popular.
Among them, "The Romance of the West Chamber" can be said to be the most popular in history.
It is said that even in Bianjing, "The Romance of the West Chamber" has begun to have some titles.
However, this reputation is mixed.
In addition to the love of some talented women and scholars, some old scholars and old Confucianists regard "The Romance of the West Chamber" as a book of moral corruption.
Since ancient times, this marriage has been the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker.
But "The Romance of the West Chamber" puts all these aside and actually writes about elopement openly.
Thinking of this, those old scholars trembled with anger, as the winter was as cold as winter.
Therefore, I have tried my best to criticize "The Romance of the West Chamber", but criticism is criticism.
Although the rumors about this book are not good, it has nothing to do with its sales.
It's a pity that Xu Hanliang bought it out in one go before, otherwise he would definitely be making a lot of money now.
But Xu Hanliang had no choice. He was really short of money before, so he could only sell the copyright at once.
With the popularity of "The Romance of the West Chamber", Xu Hanliang's name began to be heard all over the country.
Because of this, many people who couldn't grab "The West Chamber" have already started grabbing "The Palace of Eternal Life".
After Xu Hanliang accepted the twenty taels of silver, he turned around and prepared to return home.
Before he could open the door, a man dressed as a servant hurried over.
"Hey, sir, why did you come back?"
When the boy saw Xu Hanliang, he said anxiously.
"What happened again?"
Xu Hanliang frowned.
"I'm a clerk from the Red Mansion. Our shopkeeper came here this morning. He didn't see you, so he kept an eye on you. I'm expecting you to come."
The boy replied with a smile.
When he heard the word "Red Mansion", Xu Hanliang naturally understood that he was here for MSG.
Nowadays, Xu Hanliang is indeed quite wealthy in terms of money.
And I still need to warm my books every night, so naturally I don’t have much time to make MSG.
If this matter is left to Zhi Niang alone, then Zhi Niang will have her hands full.
So after hearing these words, Xu Hanliang immediately said: "If you can, you can find your shopkeeper here. I have something I want to discuss with him."
The boy was stunned for a moment and nodded repeatedly: "Okay."
Not long after Xu Hanliang entered the room, Sun Chengde hurried over.
After seeing Xu Hanliang, he said enthusiastically: "Master, what do you have to say?"
"I wonder if Shopkeeper Sun is interested in my family's traditional condiments?"
Xu Hanliang looked at Sun Chengde and said with a smile.
When Sun Chengde heard this, he was slightly startled: "Sir, isn't this passed down from your ancestors? How can it be sold again?"
This sentence made Xu Hanliang a little embarrassed. After coughing twice, he spoke: "Mr. Jiefu once said that there is no need to fear changes in the sky, no fear of ancestors, and no sympathy for people's words. Naturally, these things from our ancestors must be carried forward.
Yes."
Although Sun Chengde already had an idea in his mind, he didn't say anything.
"In that case, how much price are you prepared to ask for?"
In Shangyanshang, Sun Chengde asked next.
At this time, he was already prepared for a heavy hemorrhage. Even if it cost 500 taels of silver, he would buy the secret recipe.
"After all, it belongs to our ancestors, so selling it directly is not a good idea. I want to cooperate with you."
Only then did Xu Hanliang express his thoughts.
The flexible ancestral method was brought out again.
"What kind of cooperation law?"
Sun Chengde then asked.
"It's very simple, that is, you produce and sell, and I come up with the formula. I don't want much, just 30% of the profit."
Xu Hanliang looked at Sun Chengde and told the price.
"Thirty percent?"
When Sun Chengde heard this profit margin, he jumped in fright.
"Shopkeeper Sun, don't make such a fuss."
Xu Hanliang stood up and pushed the surprised Sun Chengde back.
"I named my mysterious seasoning MSG. Do you know how much a pound of MSG costs?"
Xu Hanliang looked at Sun Chengde and said mysteriously.
"Here, the price is 800 Wen. A pound of MSG costs at least 400, right?"
Sun Chengde thought for a while and gave a price that he thought was very low.
"No, two hundred coins."
Xu Hanliang immediately shook his head and had a showdown with Sun Chengde.
"Two hundred coins? You sell me eight hundred coins? Four times the profit?"
Sun Chengde's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.
"So, 30% profit is not high, and my ancestors left quite a lot of things. Let's see if you are willing to cooperate."
Xu Hanliang continued.
When Sun Chengde heard this, he began to hesitate: "Sir, let me discuss this matter with our landlord. After all, it is not a trivial matter."
There was nothing wrong with Sun Chengde's words, and Xu Hanliang nodded immediately.
"In that case, let's talk tomorrow."
Xu Hanliang stood up and said goodbye to Sun Chengde.
The young lady who had been standing next to him just now stood up.
He muttered: "Sir, is it possible that the secret recipe is really for sale? But I get one tael of silver every day."
When Xu Hanliang heard this, he was slightly startled: "Do you think we can't make this money after selling the secret recipe?"
Zhiminiang nodded: "It's okay for Zhiminiang to be tired. As long as she makes more money, she can redeem the master later."
Hearing these words from Zhimiang, Xu Hanliang could only smile helplessly. He didn't expect her to be so childish.
"Girl, this formula is in our hands, and at most it only costs one tael of silver per day."
"If you cooperate with others, you can earn at least a hundred taels of silver every day."
Xu Hanliang smiled and touched his mother's head.
"But isn't that a merchant? He doesn't work every day and gets so much money for nothing. How can it be justified?"
The young lady is still a little worried.
"Don't worry, we are not making money from the poor. After we make money, we can still help the poor."
Regarding Zhimiang's idea of transcending two eras, Xu Hanliang could only respond helplessly.