After negotiating with Shopkeeper Liu, Meng Qing breathed a big sigh of relief. It seemed that he still had to take time to learn more about the characteristics of the times, otherwise he would be as numb as he is today.
Although she has worked very hard to absorb this knowledge, it is ultimately a drop in the bucket on her own.
If given the chance, she would also like to receive a systematic ancient education so that she can better adapt to the current life.
In addition to Shu Xiu, Meng Qing also needed to prepare other gifts, and those for the county magistrate's wife needed to be carefully considered. Meng Qing did not inform shopkeeper Liu about this.
After all, there are differences between men and women. The county magistrate's wife is a concubine, and Meng Qing doesn't think shopkeeper Liu will know.
The two talked some more about business matters, and Meng Qing left with his younger brothers and sisters.
Shopkeeper Liu stood in front of the counter, pondered for a long time, and finally called the waiter, took out a letter from his sleeve, and asked him to arrange for someone to send it to the county government immediately.
I specifically asked you to hand it over to the chief steward.
The man hid the letter close to his body and took the order.
Meng Qing has been walking around with Ji Xi and others for a while in the bustling street. However, he still hasn't chosen anything that suits his liking. "Sister, I looked at the clothes in the clothing store just now and they are so beautiful. Do you really don't want them?" Although Ji Xi has a cheerful personality on weekdays, he still likes beautiful clothes like all girls.
After leaving the clothing store, I was still thinking about it.
"Really like it?" This was the first time Meng Qing saw Ji Xi chattering like this. "If you really like it, sister, I'll take you back and make you one according to your size."
Seeing Zhang Weijun and others, their eyes also lit up. Knowing that they were all moved by her, they naturally would not favor one over the other. "You should also look the way you like and make a new dress accordingly. Everyone has a share."
Ji Xi's eyes were full of excitement, and he waved his hand and said: "Sister, just make it for the sisters. I have the money, so I will buy it myself."
Ji Xi has never relaxed her work of delivering food. In addition, her delivery is fast and good. She has never delayed anything until now. She is good-looking and has a sweet mouth. She always takes tips. Although she doesn’t know how much, but Meng Qing knew that she still had money to buy new clothes.
So when he saw her insistence, he didn't try to persuade her. Instead, he said happily: "Okay, our Ji Xi can make money to buy new clothes. It's too late for my sister to be happy. How can I stop you?"
Only when you make money and spend it yourself can you spend it comfortably."
Ji Xi couldn't help but nod, she felt the same way.
Zhang Weijun and the others saw that Ji Xi was taking the lead, and they all wanted to spend their own money to buy it. They also saved a lot, but Meng Qing didn't let him go, "You are no better than your big flower sister. She is a little rich woman now, and you are still young. Listen to my sister first, and when you earn more money in the future, you can buy whatever you want, and my sister won’t stop you."
Ji Xi also helped to echo, "You are young and earn little. Hurry up and save two years of money before doing anything else."
The two elder sisters said so, and they gave up the idea.
In the end, I didn’t even buy any gifts, but I spent quite a bit of money on them.
Xiaofeng and the others have never thought that walking around the streets is such a hard task. I really don’t understand how girls can stay in clothing stores and jewelry stores for so long. The things are obviously similar, but why do they seem so good to them? There are hundreds of differences.
Especially after this pass, each of them had seven or eight more bags in their hands, which were the trophies of their sisters, ranging from clothing and jewelry to as small as flower ropes and face paint. Looking at the people in front of them who were obviously still unfinished, Xiaofeng and others
Everyone looked at each other, feeling like some strange switch had been turned on.
Only Dabao didn't feel tired at all and kept mumbling to himself.
If you get closer and listen, you can find that this little guy is doing accounting. Every time Meng Qing and the others buy something, he secretly writes down the price. After these days, he follows the accounting office. It's hard to say anything else. Accounting is quite a thing.
familiar.
Not only did he calculate, but he also sighed, "Women's money is really easy to make." It's obviously an inconspicuous little thing, neither for food nor for fun, but it happens that these women can willingly pay for it.
Dabao really feels that he still has a lot to learn in terms of doing business.
Meng Qing and the others didn't know Dabao's sigh at such a young age, they just felt very happy.
She has been in this era for so long, and she has never had such a fun shopping experience. Although she spent a lot of money, she can't help people feel happy.
Especially during this process, Meng Qing enjoyed the fun of dressing up a real Barbie doll.
Of course, there was no delay in getting down to business. I fully listened to Zhang Weijun and the others’ opinions, and finally decided on a unique hairpin as a gift.
To show her solemnity, Meng Qing went to the largest silver house in Xiaotao County, Lou Qing Yinlou, to make a reservation.
I spent a full fifty taels of silver, which was quite satisfying when I spent the money. But when I think about it, Meng Qing's heart still hurts. This is all hard-earned money.
In comparison, it was much easier to choose a gift for Master Liang. In order not to stand out too much and not choose something too expensive, I chose two calligraphy and paintings, and an osmanthus inkstone.
She chose calligraphy and painting because when the store opened, Master Liang was obviously very interested in calligraphy and painting, which was considered a favorite. The Osmanthus Inkstone was a good sign. Toad Palace won the title. If she remembered correctly, Master Liang
There should be an only son in the family who is preparing for the imperial examination.
After everything is done, the time will be almost noon, so there will be no delay for Ji Xi and others to deliver the food.
After a group of people moved everything back to the house, they took a short rest and then got busy working on money again.
Especially Ji Xi and the others, who felt that they had spent a lot of money, lamented that they didn't have enough money, and were stupidly happy at the pile of things they bought back.
Once there is demand, the motivation to make money will naturally become stronger.
Even Zhang Weijun, who always considers himself steady, walks in a hurry, quite a bit turbulent.
This enthusiasm made Meng Qing a little excited. After the children went out to do their work, Meng Qing began to wonder if there was any way to improve efficiency.
Relying on human power alone is still too slow. If something happens in the middle, it will easily time out.
If in modern times, there are bicycles and electric cars, but now in ancient times, there were only horse-drawn carriages, ox-carts, and donkey carts. However, many of the target users for food delivery live in alleys. The vehicles mentioned above are all too big.
Not suitable for use as tools.
The most important thing is that the prices are not cheap. Although there is still a lot of money left from the investment, you can't spend it carelessly.
After thinking about it, Meng Qing suddenly thought of a transportation tool that might be able to solve this problem.
That's skateboarding.
If you are just skateboarding, the roads now are paved with bluestones, and some places are inevitably muddy. Fortunately, this problem is not big in the county.
Also, skateboarding is not that easy to learn. Maybe a scooter is more suitable.