Shopkeeper Liu followed Ning Wei to various markets in the capital these days. Ning Wei was planning to diversify his business. He finally thought of opening a semicolon. He really didn't expect it.
Opening a semicolon is not an easy task.
He has been running a shop for many years, and he knows that to run a shop well, it is not just about finding a good location and spending some money to build a shop.
The knowledge of business is too great and the water in it is too deep. He has been working hard for decades, and he can only make ends meet and make a living.
At present, the shop on Qingshi Street has been converted into grain, oil, rice and noodles. It has not yet been opened, but the owner has already thought of opening a semicolon.
Alas! After all, I am still too young and have not been beaten by reality.
Shopkeeper Liu thought for a while and felt that he needed to remind his boss, so he said: "Boss, doing business is not an easy thing. You can't just dream about it, you need to be down-to-earth."
Ning Wei turned to look at Shopkeeper Liu who spoke earnestly, and immediately understood what he meant. She did not argue, but looked up at the sun in the sky and asked, "Uncle Liu, how long has it been since it rained this year?"
Shopkeeper Liu just thought that Ning Wei didn't listen to his advice, and felt a little unhappy. Thinking that Ning Wei was the daughter of the lady, he continued to persuade patiently: "My boss, I know that you want to do something in the shop.
It's just that no matter what we do, we can't be in a hurry, we have to take our time.
Business needs to grow from small to large and move forward step by step.
Don't be greedy for more, because behind more or more is a lot of manpower and material resources, and when it comes to things, it's just money.
We currently have limited capital, limited manpower, and no experience. We are just crossing the river by feeling the stones.
Going big right from the start is very risky and we can’t afford to lose.”
Ning Wei looked at Shopkeeper Liu who was so sincere and sincere. She understood Shopkeeper Liu's worries and knew that he was doing it for her own good.
But she couldn't tell him that there would be a severe drought this summer, which would cause crops to fail in many places, and then...
This year's winter has been extremely cold and long, with snowstorms in the north and freezing temperatures in the south. The persistent low temperatures have affected next year's spring plowing. As a result, grain prices have increased several times.
Ning Wei nodded in agreement, "Uncle Xie Liu, I understand these principles."
Having said this, Ning Wei looked up at the sun in the sky again. "The sun is very big recently..."
Shopkeeper Liu thought that Ning Wei disliked the hot weather, so before she could finish her words, he responded: "It hasn't rained in some days. Today's sun is bad. If my boss can't bear it, there is a restaurant in front. Let's go there to eat."
Take a rest and get out of the sun."
Ning Wechan said: "That's not what I meant. Uncle Liu, what I meant was that it hasn't rained in some days."
Shopkeeper Liu was a little confused and said, "I don't understand what my boss means."
Ning Wei said: "It hasn't rained since I was a child this year. It is destined to be a disaster year. The price of rice will definitely rise next year. We should take the opportunity to buy more grain."
"Disaster year?" Shopkeeper Liu looked up and finally turned his attention to Ning Wei, "My boss, it's only the beginning of June..."
Looking at Ning Wei's determined expression, shopkeeper Liu swallowed the words that followed and changed his words: "If it is really a disaster year, we should buy more grain. We don't have to wait until next year. By the autumn harvest, the price of rice should have gone up."
While they were talking, the carriage arrived at the entrance of the hotel. Shopkeeper Liu tightened the reins and the carriage stopped.
Ning Wei got off the car and walked to the hotel. She found a table in the lobby and sat down. The waiter brought tea and water. Ning Wei ordered three dishes. Shopkeeper Liu parked the car and came in. He sat down and wanted to continue what he was doing.
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Ning Wei poured a cup of tea for Shopkeeper Liu and said softly: "There are many people here and they have mixed voices. It is not appropriate to talk too much."
Shopkeeper Liu understood, nodded, lowered his head to drink tea, and said no more.
"It's really not a human job to run around in the streets on a hot day."
"Who says it's not the case? Mrs. Ning is the same. She just doesn't stay in the house. She goes out for a walk and lets us suffer along with her."
"Damn it, I'm so thirsty after walking here from Minghui Lane. Waiter, serve me some tea."
"Okay, sir, sit over here."
When Ning Wei and Shopkeeper Liu heard the sound, they turned around and saw several strong men following the waiter towards the largest table in the hall.
Shopkeeper Liu whispered: "My boss, these people seem to be..."
Shopkeeper Liu didn't say the next words.
Ning Wei nodded, "I know."
Shopkeeper Liu looked at a few people while drinking tea, and said softly: "These people look very friendly. Do you know any of them, boss?"
Ning Wei shook her head, "I don't recognize it."
The waiter brought the food, and the two of them lowered their heads to eat.
After dinner, shopkeeper Liu paid the bill, and the two of them came out of the restaurant.
After getting on the bus, shopkeeper Liu looked back at the store and asked, "Master, these people seem to be looking for you."
Ning Wei looked ahead, "I know, let's go!"
Shopkeeper Liu flicked his whip at the horse, and asked with some anxiety: "Master, are we still going to Nancheng? From the tone of those people, they seem to be looking for the boss all over the city."
Ning Wei said, "Go! It doesn't matter, I'm wearing men's clothes today and they won't be able to recognize me."
Shopkeeper Liu wanted to persuade, thought for a while, and swallowed the words that came to his lips. "Okay! I understand."
On the way, Shopkeeper Liu said: "My boss, even if this year is a disaster year, the price of food will increase when autumn comes. But buying food requires capital, and the money we have is limited, so it will be difficult to do this."
Ning Wei thought for a while and said, "I will take care of the money matter. Uncle Liu will take care of other matters."
Shopkeeper Liu leaned forward and said, "Don't worry, boss, I'll go look for the warehouse when I get back."
"Thank you, Uncle Liu. In addition to the warehouse for storing grain, we also need manpower. You can go to Yahang to buy some manpower tomorrow."
"Okay, I've written it down, little one."
Ning Wei then said: "Uncle Liu, what's the current price of charcoal?"
Shopkeeper Liu said casually: "It's Futian now, and the price of charcoal is very cheap."
Having said this, shopkeeper Liu suddenly thought of something, turned to look at Ning Wei, and asked: "What? The boss still wants to do the charcoal fire business?"
Ning Wei nodded, "Well, charcoal is easier to store than grain. The price is low now. Let's save some and sell it slowly when winter comes."
Shopkeeper Liu is not optimistic about this business, "The charcoal fire business is not good.
This business can only be done during a few days in the winter. The time is too short, and the only people who can afford it are the rich.
Ordinary people, when it’s extremely cold, they sit around the stove and warm themselves up while cooking, or huddle under the quilt to keep warm. One winter can be passed with patience.”
Ning Wei did not argue, smiled and said: "Nothing, the house on Zhuangzi is empty. Let's make the best use of everything. We collect a few carts of charcoal every day and put it in. We will slowly sell it in winter and make a little profit."
Now. Do you want to do business? As long as you make money."
Shopkeeper Liu thought about it and nodded in agreement. "Okay, I understand. I'll go back and arrange for Liangcai and Xu Wu to do it."
