However, Hu Shanglai did not show up for three days in a row.
If he hadn't left a glass bead as a deposit, Fan Jian would have thought this guy was a liar.
Just this glass bead is worth three to four thousand taels of silver. No one would spend so much money to play with it.
With so much money, Fan Jian can even kneel down and call him daddy.
Just when he was about to look away, Lyle finally appeared.
"Oh, brother Lyle, you're finally here." Fan Jian greeted him enthusiastically.
Hu Shanglai replied with a smile: "I'm really sorry, I have something busy these days and I really can't leave."
"It's okay, please sit inside."
This time Lyle arrived on the Changsheng and received a grand reception.
The shopkeeper personally entertained the guests, accompanied by Fan Jian.
Despite what the shopkeeper said nicely, if he wanted to take away Fan Jian's credit, he would have no way to explain it.
Fortunately, Lyle's attitude toward Fan Jian became more intimate. Even when the shopkeeper asked to invite Lyle to dinner, Lyle insisted that Fan Jian be brought along.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, and the guests and hosts happily returned to the Changsheng, Lyle took out the rest of the glass beads.
"There are twenty-five glass beads in total. Old shopkeeper, please give them a look."
The old shopkeeper carefully picked up one from the tray and looked at the sun for a long time.
He chose this moment carefully, deliberately not mentioning the glass beads, waiting for the sunshine at this time after dinner to be just right, so that he could clearly examine the glass beads.
After repeated inspections, the old shopkeeper divided these glass beads into several grades.
For example, some beads have air bubbles inside, and some beads are not regular and round enough. These are all defective products. There are only three beads that are truly flawless, round, and round.
But even so, after bargaining, the two parties still agreed on a hefty price.
There were one hundred thousand taels of silver in total, and the average price reached four thousand taels.
"Mr. Lyle, you said before that you need some supplies. Do you have a list for us to allocate." The old shopkeeper said: "Our boss has great energy. We will definitely be able to allocate all the supplies you need."
The glass beads purchased at this price can already make Changsheng a lot of money, but if they can be exchanged for material payment, then they can make another profit.
However, Lyle waved his hand and said: "I'm really sorry, I have almost allocated these supplies, and I have been busy with this these past few days. After all, I used to purchase supplies from this company. They heard about it.
For my business, I was given a very low price, and I couldn’t refuse it.”
The old shopkeeper and Fan Jidian were disappointed, but neither of them showed any dissatisfaction. After all, this batch of glazed beads was enough for them to make a lot of money.
"It doesn't matter, we are familiar with each other once and twice. Mr. Lyle will come to our Dasheng next time. You can contact us for material matters. I don't say that Mr. Lyle must buy from us, but Mr. Lyle can compare prices.
, In Shangyanshang, what we do business with is profit."
"That's right." Lyle said with a smile: "Well, I don't know how the old shopkeeper will settle this amount. It's not to urge the old shopkeeper, but the materials over there are almost allocated, and it's time for me to settle the accounts.
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"Don't worry, Mr. Lyle, we will settle the bill with banknotes." The old shopkeeper said, taking out a stack of banknotes from his arms and counting them carefully three times: "This is a banknote from Xingsheng bank account, and it is used in all Dasheng bank."
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After saying that, he quietly leaned over and said softly: "To be honest with Mr. Lyle, this Xingsheng Bank is also our boss's property."
Lair's eyes widened immediately: "Hiss... It seems that your boss is really a big shot with great hands and eyes."
"Don't dare." The old shopkeeper said, "Mr. Lyle, please click a little and see if the number is correct."
Lyle nodded and began to count the banknotes.
After all, when a business involving one hundred thousand taels of silver is involved, everyone must be careful.
After counting, Mr. Lyle put the banknotes into his arms and said, "It's a pleasure to do business with the old shopkeeper when the money is settled."
The old shopkeeper also returned the favor: "This is natural, we have both sincerity and strength."
"I still have a lot of things to be busy with, so I'll take my leave now."
"Mr. Lyle, take your time and look forward to our next cooperation."
After Hu Shanglai left, Fan Jian and the old shopkeeper looked at each other and laughed.
"Old shopkeeper, how much can we earn this time?" Fan Jian asked mysteriously.
"It's hard to say. After all, this thing is just like jade, there is no price. If there is a buyer who is interested, the price can be any high."
The old shopkeeper said proudly: "But according to my estimation, I can at least make this amount."
As he spoke, he stretched out his palm and spread his fingers.
Fan Jian exclaimed: "Five thousand taels?"
The old shopkeeper rolled his eyes: "You weak-sighted thing, it's fifty thousand taels."
"hiss……"
Fan Jian took a breath and said, "Old shopkeeper, I actually figured out a way to sell these glass beads at a higher price."
"Oh? Young people can use their brains, which is great. Please tell me about it."
"I learned this method from the government. The year before last, a head of the Ministry of Personnel had his house confiscated. Later, the government sold his family's things, which was to convene a large group of people and directly bid for whatever they liked. As long as it was high
You can buy it as soon as the government sets the price, and we can do the same."
Fan Jian is talking about official sales, which means the government sells the property of convicted officials to replenish the national treasury.
When the old shopkeeper heard that he was interested, he urged: "Don't be so secretive, just tell me quickly."
Fan Jian collected his thoughts and said: "The method I came up with is called singing and selling. Let's set up a banquet to entertain some wealthy and noble people, and then take out the glass beads for sale during the banquet. We will set a minimum price.
Then they will call out the price. No matter who bids, we will arrange for one person to be responsible for calling the price. For example, a certain master bids five thousand taels of silver. If someone bids a higher price, they will continue to sing until no one bids, and they will sing three times in a row.
Price, and then the transaction is completed.”
The old shopkeeper looked at Fan Jian with complicated eyes for a long time, until he felt his heart trembling, and then he patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, this method is good, you are really a talent, just this method of yours, it's all good
It can be directly regarded as an industry."
"The old shopkeeper gave me the award, I just thought of it."
"It's not easy, it's not easy. You've combined official selling with the method of seizing courtesans on the Qinhuai River." The old shopkeeper sighed: "You don't have to be modest. This method is indeed wonderful. I will definitely report it to Butler Du.
, as long as you do it well this time, I will definitely recommend you to open a shop and do this singing and selling business."
Happiness came so suddenly. Fan Jian was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly: "Thank you, old shopkeeper, thank you old shopkeeper."