ebookland Chapter 239 I'm reminding you, you're still young
Chapter 239 I'm reminding you, you're still young
Chapter 239 I'm reminding you, you're still young
The three hundred bolts of cloth sold out quickly, and the customers who rushed in regretted that they were too late when they saw that the cloth shop was empty.
But at that moment, the manager of Xia Family Cloth Shop said, "There will be another five hundred bolts tomorrow, so there's no need to rush."
Upon hearing that there would be more tomorrow, those who hadn't bought any fabric were immediately excited and filled with anticipation.
The news that a bolt of cotton and linen cloth from the Xia family's cloth shop was only selling for three hundred coins spread throughout the entire Haozhou prefecture.
Inside the study of the You family home—
The head of the You family frowned, considering whether to join forces with other cloth shops to lower the value of some of their cloth.
They had no choice but to use Xia Family Cloth Shop to build their reputation.
This dynasty places great importance on agriculture, including rice and cotton cultivation. As a result, cotton is not as precious as in the previous dynasty, but it is still not something that ordinary people can afford. People mainly wear fine linen, and cotton wadding is only used in the winter when it is really cold.
Fenniang, standing to the side, said coquettishly, "Master, why are you worried? The material of this cloth isn't expensive, but the labor is. From twisting to spinning, and then to weaving into cloth, it costs a lot of money. Xia Family Cloth Shop must have reduced the cost of labor before selling it. The main thing is to sell its reputation first. In other words, Xia Family Cloth Shop is definitely selling its cloth at a loss. We don't need to rush. In a few days, Xia Family Cloth Shop will raise the value."
The head of the You family said, "You don't need to worry about these things. Just take good care of your hands and eyes. Also, make sure you embroider the screen that you're going to give to the prefect properly, and don't make any mistakes."
"Yes, sir..."
Aunt Pink winked at the head of the You family.
When even the head of the You family felt that the Xia family's cloth shop was incapable of causing any trouble...
The cloth merchants in Haozhou Prefecture all believed that the cloth from Xia Family Cloth Shop could only be sold for three to five days before they could stop losing money. Who would have thought... that it would last for ten days!
Ten days have passed—
The frenzy of people inside and outside the city rushing to buy Xia Family Cloth Shop's fabrics has passed, and the area outside Xia Family Cloth Shop will no longer be crowded with people, obstructing the roads.
But the business of Xia Family Cloth Shop did not get worse at all.
Even though there weren't crowds of people rushing to buy, people still kept coming into Xiajia Cloth Shop to buy cloth.
When the people of Haozhou Prefecture think of buying cloth, the first place that comes to mind is Xia Family Cloth Shop.
As the Xia family's cloth shop prospered, the businesses of other cloth merchants plummeted, with few customers. However, those who wanted to buy patterned cloth still went to their shop.
until……
Inside the You family study—
Butler You wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "Master, the Zhou family, who used to order fabric for our maids' clothes from us, sent word that they won't be buying fabric for their servants from us today. Also, the Li family, the Chuan family, the Li family..."
Butler You rattled off a long list of wealthy families in Haozhou Prefecture. The more he mentioned, the more nervous he became, his breathing slowing down and becoming more subdued.
The You family head's expression changed from serious and solemn to ashen in just a moment.
"Click"
The cards in the hand of the You family head were crushed in two by him!
Soon, someone else came to deliver the news.
"Master, other cloth merchants have come to hold a meeting to discuss how to handle this matter."
As soon as these words were spoken, the head of the You family knew that not only his family's business had been taken over by the Xia family's cloth shop, but also the business of other cloth merchants.
After adjusting himself, the head of the You family glanced at the live broadcast screen and strode towards the front yard, where he met with several cloth merchants in the main hall.
On the live stream screen in front of the You family head, there were many comments instructing him on what to do.
The head of the You family clearly had his own ideas and didn't intend to pay attention to the messages on the bullet screen.
Patriarch You noticed a message notification on the screen above, and with a thought, he opened the notification.
This is the latest task.
The side quest rewards the You family head with a method for dyeing cloth if he can find Lady Yu.
The head of the You family thought for a moment, then beckoned to Aunt Fen beside him: "I wonder where Yu Niang is now? Have I heard any news about her?"
Aunt Fen's face twisted for a moment, then she smiled and shook her head: "I don't know."
The head of the You family glanced at Aunt Fen, nodded, and said, "You need to pay more attention to Yu Niang's matter."
After giving his instructions, the head of the You family head walked directly towards the living room.
After the head of the You family left, Aunt Fen no longer hid her madness and jealousy; her entire face became distorted.
Inside Xia Family Embroidery Shop—
Xia Mo used her divine sense to observe all of this. She reached out and nudged Huangfu Qian, who was sharing the information she had gathered with her divine sense, and said, "This Patriarch You knows that Aunt Fen is jealous of Lady Yu, yet he still sends Aunt Fen to find Lady Yu. He really... has a good plan."
Huangfu Qian simply looked at Xia Mo without saying a word.
Xia Mo said, "Men..."
Huangfu Qian continued to stare at Xia Mo.
Xia Mo sighed, "What a treacherous man! He won't deal with Lady Yu himself, but instead uses women's jealousy to make her miserable and miserable, so he can get what he wants."
Huangfu Qian remained expressionless, his hawk-like eyes fixed on Xia Mo.
Xia Mo asked, "Do you think Aunt Fen will tell Patriarch You about Lady Yu's whereabouts?"
Huangfu Qian remained silent as he looked at Xia Mo.
Xia Mo, seemingly unfazed by Huangfu Qian's gaze, said thoughtfully, "I don't think so. It seems I'll have to rely on myself to reveal information about Lady Yu."
Huangfu Qian: "..."
"By the way, did you have anyone leak information about the water-powered automatic textile machine?" Xia Mo suddenly remembered something else and looked at Huangfu Qian.
Huangfu Qian rarely looked away.
Ten days have passed, and the You family head still hasn't received any news about the water-powered automatic spinning machine. The reason is simple: Huangfu Qian has concealed the information.
Xia Mo stared at Huangfu Qian with a half-smile.
Huangfu Qian opened his mouth, only to realize that his voice sounded somewhat hoarse.
He said, "It cannot be revealed by our people; it is best to let his people investigate and find out."
Xia Mo looked at Huangfu Qian with a mischievous grin and nodded seriously, "What you said makes sense."
Huangfu Qian was unusually uncomfortable and looked away again, not daring to meet Xia Mo's gaze directly.
"Hehe, why don't you change your identity?" Xia Mo suggested with a smile.
Huangfu Qian turned his gaze back to Xia Mo.
“You can appear as my man, so you can be with me openly and legitimately, right?” Xia Mo suggested.
She never intended to have an ambiguous relationship with the head of the You family. She deliberately didn't nod to Huangfu Qian before to see his reaction. Sure enough... Huangfu Qian couldn't keep up the act anymore and showed that he cared about her!
Hahaha……
A look of surprise flashed across Huangfu Qianying's eyes, and he shook his head: "Don't forget, you're only fifteen years old."
Xia Mo paused for a moment, then roughly understood what was going on.
He gave Huangfu Qian a meaningful look.
“I’m reminding you, you’re still young,” Huangfu Qian added seriously.
"Hahaha……"
Xia Mo suddenly bumped into Huangfu Qian's arms, hugged his waist, and laughed.
Huangfu Qian: "..."
It felt as if there were feathers in his heart, scratching and itching unbearably.