PDLP Chapter 140: Someone I haven't seen for a long time but want to see
Chapter 140: Someone I haven't seen for a long time but want to see
If you run a shop, you should be considerate and attentive to everyone. No one can predict whether the rich and powerful will always be rich, or whether the poor people will be able to rise to prominence. The best strategy is to make money through harmony.
But this was obviously not the time to get angry: "Chen Fu, take him down."
Chen Fu is the shopkeeper. After what happened, the servant might not be able to stay in this shop anymore. Chen Fu will have to be careful for a while.
Chen Fu obviously knew Boss Qi very well. At this moment, he, who had always been calm and composed, was a little flustered. He almost tripped over himself while walking. He pulled the servant and both of them retreated in embarrassment.
"Mrs. Zhao, has the goods been delivered?"
Boss Qi felt a little embarrassed. He had come all the way to deliver the goods and almost offended the person.
"Yes, but is it still the same amount as last time?"
It’s no wonder that Zhao Qiqi asked this. There were still a lot of soaps left on the cabinet. She was a little worried that the soap was not well-known in the county, so it sold less.
"Haha, let's go in and talk first."
"Agasa, make some tea."
This was the servant who had just reminded her that Chen Fu and that man were relatives.
He nodded quickly after receiving the master's order, and looked quite honest.
"What's your name? Since you came here with Madam Zhao, please sit down with us if you don't mind."
Boss Qi looked at Gu Yao standing behind Zhao Qiqi and spoke after hearing the voice.
Gu Yao was a little embarrassed. After what happened just now, he instinctively protected Zhao Qiqi. But now that he had settled down, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy when he looked at this businessman who looked rich.
"No, that's fine, just chat."
Zhao Qiqi asked him to go directly to Gu Shun and lead the people from Boss Qi's shop to move all the soap over.
In this case, Boss Qi did not say anything more. After all, he still gave Zhao Qiqi face. He hurriedly asked, "Did Madam Zhao bring all the 5,000 soaps I ordered?"
"They are all parked at the corner. I just want to know the sales situation. There seem to be a lot left on the shelf?"
Boss Qi saw what Zhao Qiqi was thinking about, smiled twice, and explained, "Because we sold a lot, we put more soap on display."
"Then why is it placed so far away?"
According to normal thinking, such high-selling products should be placed in the most conspicuous position.
"This soap is well-known, and many people come here to buy it. Placing it in a more remote location will encourage customers to browse for a while, which can also boost sales of other products. Not only does it sell soap, but it also increases the popularity of the store. It really kills two birds with one stone."
"In fact, our soap stock is running low. Now that the weather is getting colder, poor people will bathe less often, and even the rich and powerful are the same. So this soap is used less. It's not because the soap is special, so this soap is selling more."
So that's how it is. Now that the weather is colder, the frequency of taking a bath, washing clothes, etc. will decrease.
Zhao Qiqi took out a box from her sleeve. The surface of the box was embroidered with osmanthus. It was exquisite and small, with a suitable color combination, which was very eye-catching.
She didn't keep him in suspense and opened the box. Inside was a soap that was a little yellower than ordinary soap.
"This is soap."
As the name suggests, Boss Qi understood it immediately. He also knew by looking at the packaging: "Is this scented soap?"
"Not only that, it contains ingredients that protect the skin, which can make the face delicate and smooth. The addition of essence makes the experience of washing the face and taking a bath even better."
Boss Qi's eyes were excited. This soap was already very good, and this scented soap would definitely be more popular with the lady: "I wonder if this soap will have a lasting fragrance?"
Zhao Qiqi nodded calmly: "This fragrance will last for at least a day, and the fragrance blends well, not pungent or unpleasant."
She waved her hand, and the scent of soap instantly floated around, lingering around Boss Qi's nose.
"Okay, okay, Mrs. Zhao, you are really amazing."
Not only can you make soap that feels better and more durable than soapnuts, but you can also make it retain its fragrance.
“I wonder what the price is?”
"Seventy-five cents a box."
At this point, Boss Qi, who was used to seeing money, was a little stunned. The cost was only 75 wen per box, and the selling price had to be 90 wen or more, which was much more expensive than the unscented type.
"Boss Qi, those who have money can certainly afford it. This hundred coins is nothing to them. Besides, no matter how durable the soap is, it is still a consumable. Once you get used to a comfortable lifestyle, it will be hard to go back to a simple lifestyle. The number of customers will only increase, not decrease. Even those who can't afford it will probably buy it out of curiosity. As long as you publicize the quality and style of the soap, there will be many people vying to buy it."
Even if the price is one hundred wen, it is not very expensive. Of course, this is relative to the consumer group of this class. The practicality of modern luxury goods is naturally not suitable for that price, but using it will make people feel happy and feel that they are more prestigious, so someone will pay for it. There has never been a shortage of rich people at the top of the pyramid in ancient times. All she needs to do is to improve her style and uniqueness.
"My suggested selling price is one hundred coins or more."
If the price is too low, people will think it is a low-end product.
"I wonder how much soap this is?"
Boss Qi is not stupid. He was just surprised by Zhao Qiqi's calmness. He felt that these hundred Wengui were considered from the standpoint of the less wealthy group. If he could really attract some wealthy customers, it would be much easier to make money.
"Now these are just trial products, and we don't have stock yet. Mr. Qi can pre-order them first, and we will deliver them when they are ready."
Five thousand bars of soap weigh one hundred and twenty-five taels, which is very heavy. Zhao Qiqi kept it for the time being and would put the money into the storage space after getting on the carriage.
"Hurry up, hurry up. Today the county magistrate has just taken office. Let's go and see what he looks like."
"That is to say, I heard that you are good-looking and favored by the daughter of the Shangshu Ling family. Now you are here just to make some achievements so that you can be promoted legitimately in the future. You will not be able to do this for many days."
"Hey, hurry up and go. Not only is it for a look, the Shangshu family's daughter has also booked all the teahouses and restaurants on the street. You can get in for free today. If you go too late, there will be no seats left."
"That's really a big deal, let's go."
Zhao Qiqi felt a bit troubled when he heard this. Boss Cao's shop was on that street. If he wanted to deliver goods, they would have to be carried in by manpower. Horse-drawn carriages could not be carried in. This was not a big deal. Looking at the situation now, there must be a lot of people joining in the fun. The road might be blocked and he would not be able to get in at all.
"Let's go, let's go join in the fun and see when the crowd disperses, and then move our things to Boss Cao's shop."
"Sister-in-law, let me switch with my third brother and let him go out and stretch for a while."
It would indeed be a bit cramped to be confined there guarding the carriage.
Zhao Qiqi nodded, and the two of them went to the place where the carriage was parked first, and parked it where it could not move forward any further. Gu Shun followed Zhao Qiqi to the front to take a look at the situation, just in time to find out what popular shops and stores there were in the county.
Booking an entire street of taverns, teahouses and restaurants was not really low-key, and it attracted so many people. However, the newly appointed county magistrate was dressed simply, riding a maroon horse, and there were no government officials following him. Only a luxurious carriage followed behind him. The colors of lotus and peach were mixed on all sides, the windows were inlaid with gold and gems, and covered with a curtain of light blue crepe. BMWs and carved carriages came one after another.
Only when he got closer did Zhao Qiqi have time to take a look at the appearance of the newly appointed county magistrate.
She felt the blood rushing up her body, her heart tightened, and she dared not blink. The scenes in her mind flashed one by one, and she was nervous and happy...
But this was not her emotion, it was this body's instinctive, spontaneous reaction to seeing someone it hadn't seen for a long time but wanted to see...