On the day of the Beginning of Summer, the crickets chirped. On the fifth day, the earthworms came out. On the fifth day, the king melons came out.
Lin Jinrong, who had changed into summer clothes, sat in front of the window and carefully looked at the account books in front of her, silently calculating how much money she could spare to invest in the newly opened shop. This shop undoubtedly received Tao Shunqin's approval and support, but at the same time,
As expected, Mrs. Tao fulfilled her promise not to invest money for her, nor to allow her to use the dowry. She could only rely on her own two thousand, which may seem like a lot in the eyes of ordinary women, but in actual use it was really nothing.
Eight hundred and five dollars were spent to revitalize this shop.
She knew very well what kind of difficulties this newly opened shop would face. First of all, the fragrant medicine was expensive, so the capital was seriously insufficient; secondly, the new shop was no better than the old shop, there was no stable customer source, and the return of funds was slow; and finally,
To stock up on goods is a huge expense. The rent of the shop, the taxes to be paid, the money to hire people, the purchase of counters and furnishings, the rewards and benefits to relevant people, etc., everything cannot be avoided.
Before the fragrant medicine trade was opened, she had to rely on her own careful planning to survive.
She remembered that the fastest time for the government to liberalize the trade of fragrant medicines was in July. Among the first few medicines to be liberalized were costus and clove. However, July was also the hottest time, and many merchants would deliberately avoid this period.
time, that is to say, it would be August at the earliest before she could make her first business and earn her first slightly larger sum of money.
It was not as difficult as she thought. She now had two choices. One was to borrow money from Tao Shunqin and stock up in large quantities. Then, when the fragrant medicine was released, she made a lot of money, and then caused trouble including Tao Shunqin, Tao, and Lin Shiquan.
Many people are suspicious. The advantage is that you can make more money, earn money quickly, and take advantage of opportunities, which shows the benefits of rebirth.
The second is to run a small business in obscurity, use your current financial resources to buy a small amount of fragrant medicine, and then gradually strengthen your strength to gradually expand the business. This will still attract people even in the end.
Pay attention, but she will behave more reasonably. The disadvantage is that when others are making a lot of money, she has to watch them take away the opportunity and divide the customers, and she is likely to spend several times the time and energy to fight
You can't take it back. That is to say, although you know it, you haven't taken any advantage.
How to choose? The answer seemed to be there, but the sense of urgency and luck tortured Lin Jinrong, making her unable to make up her mind for a while. She simply threw away the account book and went to wander in the garden.
The first place she went to was Liu'er's yard. There was only a happy and smiling little girl who didn't understand anything and would bring out all the delicious food to share with her when he saw her. There was also a little girl who ate happily.
, a swaying, happy and quiet dog. It is most suitable for meditation.
But when she walked to Liu'er's yard under the sun, she was told that both Liu'er and the dog had been summoned to the Harmony Hall by the bored old lady Lin.
This was the first time in history. Lin Jinrong had to think a little more: "Does Madam know?"
The doorkeeper smiled and said, "My wife came to pick her up personally."
Lin Jinrong walked along the sun-bleached bluestone road all the way to Heletang. As soon as he arrived nearby, he saw fat dogs playing around, a few little girls with new hair clapped their hands and laughed, and threw something from time to time.
He went to lure it, but the little girl named Liu Xi, whom Lin Shiquan bought for Liu'er, was squatting alone in the corner in a somewhat depressed manner, listlessly playing with the pebbles in front of her.
Lychee then asked the little girl: "Liu Xi, where are you girls?"
The little girl's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Jinrong and Li Zhi: "The girl is inside, my aunt doesn't like dogs..."
It turned out that Lin Yuzhen was here. Lizhi looked at Lin Jinrong inquiringly and asked her if she wanted to go in.
Lin Jinrong continued walking inside without stopping: "Liu Xi, be careful with the dog. Don't let it cause trouble. Come in and look for Li Zhi if something happens." Since she couldn't hide, she would no longer hide from Lin Yuzhen and everyone in the Lu family.
The female relatives of the Lin family were listening to Lin Yuzhen complain: "Wu Xiang is going to take the exam. There is no reason not to take the exam. Even if he fails, it's good to get familiar with it. How many people have passed the exam in one go? But the old man said, since all the
That’s what the gentlemen have said, so just listen to the gentlemen. I’m really unconvinced... I’m going to be laughed to death.”
Old Mrs. Lin pondered: "There is nothing wrong with being calm. There are many people like this. What do Lu Mian think?"
Lin Yuzhen said: "He said he listened to his grandfather and Mr. Zhu. This kid is usually stubborn, but now he is obedient. Those who know him say he is calm, but those who don't know don't know how to talk nonsense."
At this point, anyone can hear the original purpose of her trip. Mr. Lu has already made a decision. Her intentions as a womanly person have no effect at all. But she can't wipe it off her face. With Wu Xiang as a foil, she
He couldn't hold back this breath, so he couldn't wait to go out early. Lu Mian didn't go to the exam not because he was afraid of Wu Xiang, but because he was calm and down-to-earth.
Luo Shi glanced at Mr. Tao, who was sitting beside him with Liu'er, and said maliciously: "Since my aunt thinks that he should take the exam, he asked his third aunt to persuade him. I see that Lu Mian listens to his third aunt's words.
You can definitely listen."
Lin Yuzhen's face suddenly sank. Lin Jinrong understood what he heard. He strolled in and saluted and said hello one by one. Everyone had to respond one by one. Being interrupted like this by her, it was difficult to bring up the topic just now. Especially since Lin Jinrong was still being treated.
As Mrs. Lin sat down, she took the initiative to ask: "Aunt, why don't you see Ayun?"
Lin Yuzhen replied: "The heat is too severe and she can't bear it. I let her stay at home to raise her."
Suddenly, Lin Liu, who was sitting far away by the window, said coolly: "Sister Yun's body is really weak... It's just the beginning of summer, and the heat is too strong. What will she do in the dog days of summer? I haven't seen her like this in previous years, aunt.
Do you want a doctor to take a look at her?"
Lin Yuzhen's face looked a little ugly, and she said angrily: "She is fine. Why should she see a doctor?"
Lin Liuran smiled and said: "Yes, she is actually thinking too much. My aunt wants to persuade her not to think too much. Thinking too much will make her sad and hurt her body." Then he stood up and left before Lin Yuzhen got angry: "Oh!
, suddenly remembered that there is still something unfinished..."
The direct result of her words was that Lin Yuzhen's expression did not calm down for a long time, and Luo Shi had no intention of apologizing to smooth things over. Zhou Shi interrupted, but no one responded.
Everyone sat in silence for a moment, and Luo Shi suddenly asked: "Third brother and sister, how is the business of the fragrant medicine shop you opened? I passed by there a few days ago and went to check it out. I saw that it was neatly tidied up.
Refreshing." Her eyes sparkled, and she glanced at Lin Jinrong from the corner of her eyes: "I heard that my fourth niece is helping with the accounting? Is she really capable? How about it? Is the business good? Actually, don't be too impatient. The store has just been opened.
Well, it’s very common to have no business for a year and a half, so you have to hold on to it.”
"The second aunt is right. She originally wanted stability and a long-term future. Mother is not in a hurry, and neither am I." It was Luo Shi's ill-intentioned words that made Lin Jinrong make up her mind in an instant. She had no foundation. Since Lu Ming was both
She can bear it, she can wait, why can't she bear it? Can't wait? You must seize the opportunity and do everything you can, but you must also be able to endure it, see your shortcomings clearly, and not be swayed by impatience and impulsiveness. She reminded again
She, this is just the beginning, just the beginning! Come bit by bit, wait until it is straightened out, and then tear it apart bit by bit, and rub it into pieces bit by bit. She is not in a hurry! She cannot be in a hurry! That end point is not her running towards it.
It can be achieved, she must walk towards it steadily step by step!
Lin Jinrong suddenly became enlightened, stood up with a smile and held Liu'er's hand: "The little girl is dozing off, I will send her back first." Then she said goodbye to Lin Yuzhen affectionately.
When Mrs. Tao saw her, she felt happy again. She felt that she was getting more and more sensible. Even Lin Yuzhen felt much better when she saw her looking so happy. On the contrary, she looked at how Luo and her daughter looked at her and didn't like her.
Lin Jinrong was no longer confused, no longer tossing and turning all night long. So the letter delivered to Lin Shiquan the next day changed from a bit impatient and a little scribbled to a neat and gentle hairpin in regular script. Lin Jinrong wrote in a kind of
In a calm tone, she told him that she had written to Tao Shunqin, asking for a batch of woody incense and cloves.
In addition to taking care of every business deal carefully, Lin Shiquan was also busy in his free time. He visited hotels in Pingzhou, chatted and got to know passing merchants, drank and joked with officials in the Yamen, and called him brothers. From time to time, he also went to Qingzhou to discuss business.
If the price is right and convenient, I won’t bother the Tao family and purchase the goods myself.
The days passed smoothly and smoothly. In May, Lin Yizhi got married. The bride, Ping, was not used to the life of the Lin family and acted quiet and silent. In July, Tao's shop lost money and was about to close down.
When the rumors spread throughout the Lin Mansion and among relatives and friends of the Lin family, the imperial court issued documents to liberalize the trading of several fragrant medicines. As a result, not only Qingzhou was boiling, but Pingzhou was also boiling.
Anyone who has the conditions wants to seize this opportunity, buy as much goods as possible before most of the foreign merchants arrive, and then resell them at a good price. Before they can do anything, these medicines have disappeared from the market.
Traces. At this moment, Mrs. Tao finally asked the quiet and unhurried Lin Jinrong: "Do you want to ask your uncle for help?"
Lin Jinrong only smiled faintly at her: "I don't have any money anymore, so I just sell the inventory."
Tao said: "I can give you money."
Lin Jinrong said dullly: "It's better not to cause trouble to uncle. Uncle also has his own things to be busy with." At the end of July, it was Wu's deadline. Wu's death was not an accident. She could not do anything at all, she could only be quiet.
Waiting quietly and watching helplessly, although you can't help, you should try to cause as little trouble to the Tao family as possible.
Mrs. Tao wanted to persuade her again, but she saw Lin Jinrong raised his head and looked at her and said: "Mom, do you want to go see my sister and Badger Lang? And my aunt, isn't it said that things are not going well lately? Now the fifth brother has become a
Now that we are married, the fifth sister-in-law is quiet, and the seventh brother is studying with Mr. Zhu, so you don’t have to worry too much."
Badger Lang is the nickname of Lin Jinyin's child. Mrs. Tao has never seen it before. Mrs. Tao was very excited: "Then let me ask your grandmother."
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