"I have taught you this several times, but he just doesn't listen. He insists that making rock candy is a craft, a unique secret, and he must practice it until he masters it."

"I can't understand what kind of spell you cast to make my grandson so obsessed with this craft?"

"Song Guo Gong, you misunderstood. It was the young master who came to him that day to learn the craftsmanship, and it was not me who took the initiative to teach him."

"Actually, I had concerns at the time. Lang Jun is young and I don't know if my family will agree to this, but..." At this point, Shen An suddenly stopped.

"But what?"

Xiao Yu raised his head and said provocatively: "I didn't want to teach you at first, but when I saw the little doll was given five strings of money, I couldn't bear it."

"Yes or no!"

"Why don't you speak?"

"Shen Lang is young, so he won't lie in front of the old man."

He actually mentioned the issue of money. Shen An never expected that it would be because of this that Lao Xiao, the Duke of the country, came to visit him personally.

Why, it's too easy to dislike her for earning too much?

"It turns out that Song Guogong felt that a certain person was charging too much money."

"When I teach crafts, I always clearly mark the price. I have absolutely no intention of deceiving Mr. Lang."

This kid is too thick-skinned, Xiao Yu cursed.

"Depends on what you mean, teaching such a small thing requires five dollars, or is it extremely reasonable?"

The more Xiao Yu thought about it, the angrier he became. If he had known earlier, he should not have let him go in the Ganlu Hall just now.

Shen An knew exactly what he was thinking.

Xiao Yu wanted him to refund the money and wanted him to convince Xiao Xian not to make rock candy again.

However, he will never back down. If he wants to develop his career in Datang in the future, being shrewd and cautious is important, but not the most important.

Only principles are unshakable.

Handing over money with one hand and teaching tricks with the other, this is his principle. No matter how much resistance he faces, he will not back down.

As a time-traveler, retreating blindly will only put yourself into a situation that is beyond redemption.

Shen An Zhuangruo nodded innocently, pretending to be a sincere primary school student, although he also knew that Mr. Xiao would never believe it.

"I have always been honest and fair. The price has been negotiated and is absolutely fair and reasonable."

"You must have learned your so-called craftsmanship from others." The old man pointed out the key points.

"Did the person who taught you also charge money from you?" Xiao Yu asked him, and Shen An was stunned. This old man Xiao is very old, and his brain works very fast, not slow at all.

So energetic!

Shen An thought, it would be great if he could have this energy when he reaches this age.

"Song Guo Gong, let me give you an example. Listen to it."

Xiao Yu put on an expression like, "I'm just watching what you're doing." Shen An didn't care. He wouldn't give back a copper coin anyway, so he didn't even think about it.

In the past two days, Fang Er had found several capable guards for him to guard the house and keep an eye on the money in the warehouse.

He had long wanted to find someone to look after his house, but he couldn't find anyone he could trust.

Fang Er was willing to recommend it, and he was really overjoyed.

These guards are all carefully selected by Fang Er and are absolutely loyal and reliable. He has no other nickname, he is just very popular.

Regardless of whether they were the guards in the house or the brave young men in Chang'an City, they all were very loyal to him. As soon as he said that he wanted to help his friend take care of his house, a group of people came over and they were very enthusiastic.

Shen An was not a stingy person either. He paid them very high wages and recalled some of the original servants, so they had all the heads.

After a period of observation, Shen An believed that they were all reliable, which was really a blessing.

His various businesses here have just started to get on the right track, how could he surrender just because of an old man's interference?

So, after a moment's thought, he started to cheat.

"You see, the coral in the South China Sea is precious. If someone likes it, he will spend thousands or even ten thousand gold to get it."

"However, as far as I know, that kind of thing is rare in the Central Plains. It is very common in Qiongya Island and even Java. It is not valuable at all."

"This is the same as the high fees for learning how to make rock candy."

He looked at Xiao Yu with a matter-of-fact expression. Mr. Xiao thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.

What's the point?

Every time at this time, Xiao Yu feels that he is really old. What are the young people thinking about now?

Even someone as smart as him can't figure it out.

"What do you think."

Shen An regrets that the first element of so-called deception is to blur the true situation through exaggerated words in order to achieve the purpose of persuasion.

Mr. Xiao is so fussy about everything, how can he continue?

"This is the principle of rare things being valuable. Song Guogong can't even understand this?" He looked at Mr. Xiao with a regretful expression, which made Xiao Yu feel quite embarrassed.

Could it be that the old man really can't keep up with the situation?

"I learned the method of making rock candy from a wandering merchant in Tianzhu. It is true that he did not charge money, but now, in Chang'an City, I am the only one who can teach the art of making rock sugar. Shouldn't I charge money? "

"More importantly, I have made improvements based on the methods taught by my master, and the rock sugar produced is purer and sweeter."

"This is my credit, I should be paid."

"As for whether my fees are high or not, that depends on the opinions of my apprentices and the value of the rock candy."

"I don't know if Song Guogong has inquired about the market for rock sugar. Now in Chang'an City, the price of a bag of rock sugar is at least the same price."

"Learning this method can be said to be a huge profit. Do you still think five guan is too much?"

Hey, this kid!

He is still reasonable!

Do you really think I can’t hear it?

How did Shen An become like this? Xiao Yu still has some impression of his father, Shen Quan, as a very honest and loyal person.

How could his son be so cunning, completely unlike him?

"Mr. Shen, I would like to remind you."

"You are an official and cannot do business."

Ha ha……

Ah ha ha……

Finally someone mentioned this. This Mr. Xiao is really surprising.

Shen An was really excited.

In the Tang Dynasty, scholars, farmers, industry, and commerce were distinct and could never be confused or crossed.

Especially in the early Tang Dynasty, when Li Shimin ruled, such control was even stricter. Shen An was walking on a tightrope when doing business and making money.

It seems great, but actually it is dangerous.

"Song Guogong, this junior only has official status and has not been admitted to any official position." He took a step back first and used a move to lure the enemy deeper.

Xiao Yu is stuck there.

Shen An only had official status but no official position. He really didn't expect this.
Chapter completed!