In the best time of the year in Beijing, the flowers are in bloom, the spring water is flowing, and it is warm and bright.
Tranquility Wan looked at the prosperous capital city and thought about the gentle and beautiful land of Yangzhou, with hidden undercurrents surging!
Ning Jing Wan originally wanted to leave the capital quietly, but Mu Xueyan insisted on bringing all the concubines from Prince Jing's Mansion to see her off. With elegant beauties, gorgeous carriages, and respectful servants, Ning Jing Wan never knew that one day, she would leave the capital.
There is such a huge formation!
After saying goodbye to all the people who were seeing him off, Jingjing Wan sat in the carriage, listening to the sound of horse hooves, looking at the Fenglin Imperial Capital getting farther and farther behind her, her heart gradually flew to the distant Yangzhou, where Ji Qin had already
Rush to Yangzhou in advance and meet her there.
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After half a month of long journey, Ning Jingwan and his party finally arrived in Yangzhou City.
Ji Qin and Manager Wang had already been waiting at the sleeping place prepared for her. Both of them looked solemn. When they saw Ning Jing Wan, Ji Qin's frown relaxed and he said, "Miss!"
Jingjing Wan smiled and nodded.
Manager Wang and all the stewards behind him were slightly blessed, "Miss!"
Jingjing Wan smiled and said: "Uncle Wang, all the stewards don't need to be polite!"
After a simple greeting, Ning Jingwan asked Manager Wang, "What's going on this year?" before she could go to bed.
Mr. Wang said: "Our Tianya Tea House used to be the largest tea purchaser here. All affairs in previous years have been going very smoothly, and we have always cooperated very well with all the big tea garden owners here. But not long ago,
There is a new tea house in Yangzhou, called Qingfeng Tea House, and it is not small in scale. Originally, everyone was doing their own thing, and there was no conflict between the wells and rivers, but they have already signed the purchase contract with the big tea garden owners before us!"
Tianya Tea House is also one of the important sources of profit for Jinxiu Villa, and whether it can purchase top-grade tea almost determines whether the entire tea house can maximize profits.
The tea industry is different from other industries. Things are rare and expensive. The better the quality, the more sought-after they are. Almost all tea gardens in Yangzhou that can produce high-quality new tea directly supply Tianya Tea House. As we all know, the best tea leaves
They all come from Tianya Tea House, and unexpected changes have taken place this year!
A steward behind Mr. Wang said: "This Qingfeng Tea House is coming in a menacing manner. It seems that it wants to steal our top spot in Yangzhou from Tianya Tea House!"
Ning Jing Wan quietly tasted the tea in her hand and said calmly: "In business, strength speaks for itself. Tea is very profitable and is almost exclusively reserved for the rich. Our Tianya Tea House has been the number one here for so many years.
, there will always be someone jealous!”
Manager Wang nodded and said: "What the eldest lady said is that Qingfeng Tea House is following the rules of the mall, and there is nothing wrong with it!"
Jingjing Wan muttered: "Uncle Wang, who is in charge of Qingfeng Tea House? Is there someone behind the scenes? Have you found out?"
Manager Wang immediately said: "Don't worry, Miss, I have already found out about this. The current steward of Qingfeng Tea House is named Zhu Yuandao, and he is thirty-five years old this year!" Then Manager Wang reported to Jingjing Wan all the information about Zhu Yuandao that he had found.
For detailed information, business people must be well-informed and well-connected. Of course Manager Wang has already sent people to check the opponent's information!
"Miss, this Zhu Yuandao has a good background. In addition to being the steward of Qingfeng Tea House, he is also the nephew of the current chief steward of Mu Mansion in the capital!" Ji Qin added.
Ting Jingwan suddenly realized that this was the case, and it was indeed related to the Mu family!
Tianya Tea House is famous in Yangzhou and is almost the leader of the local tea industry. The current top manager is Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang has followed his grandfather for many years and has a deep affection for Jinxiu Villa. He also grew up watching Ning Ning Wan.
After Tianze passed away, he did not jump out and try to take possession of Jinxiu Villa's property like some people did, nor did he secretly do anything. Ning Tianze also had great trust in Manager Wang during his lifetime!
Yangzhou has a mild climate, suitable for the growth of tea trees, and is naturally rich in tea. The tea produced here is green and oily in color, has a fresh aroma, and has a sweet aftertaste. Most of the best tea comes from here, and the industry of Jinxiu Villa is also here!
Several major tea suppliers in Yangzhou have maintained a stable cooperative relationship with Tianya Tea House for many years, but this year is different from the past. As in previous years, when Manager Wang was about to sign a purchase contract with them, they all said vaguely.
, they have signed a contract with others, and all the new tea they purchased this year has been sold to others!
Manager Wang, who has many years of business acumen, immediately became alert and immediately sent people to investigate. Finally, it was discovered that Qingfeng Tea House had signed contracts with these large suppliers in advance at a price that was 10% higher than theirs.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Qingfeng Tea House doing this. Of course, suppliers will sell to whomever pays the highest purchase price. Of course, what merchants value first is profit, and second is friendship. Manager Wang can only secretly regret it.
Who told me to be one step behind others?
After listening to Manager Wang's report, Ning Jingwan remained silent. Everyone looked at the eldest lady. Now it's time to wait for the eldest lady to make up her mind!
Ji Qin and Mr. Wang were both a little worried. Could they just watch them buy all the top-grade new tea and seize Tianya Tea House's position in Yangzhou?
Ning Jingwan finally raised her eyes and said, "Uncle Wang, are you planning to go to a tea garden here tomorrow?"
Manager Wang nodded, "This is the tea garden owned by Master Liu. Although the scale of his tea garden is not too big, the tea produced is always of good quality!"
Jingjing Wan muttered: "Let's see, let's go to Master Liu's tea garden tomorrow!"
"Yes, Miss!"
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The next day, the sun slowly rose, emitting thousands of golden lights, and the tea garden was also dyed with a layer of gold. Interspersed among the green tea trees was the light figure of the tea-picking girl. The red and green colors matched each other, forming a beautiful and moving picture.
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Ning Jingwan looked at the beauty of the countryside and felt relaxed and happy. After they arrived at the tea garden, the owner of the tea garden, Master Liu, came out. He was in his forties, with a rosy face and a slightly wealthy appearance. He could tell at a glance that he was a shrewd businessman!
While Mr. Liu was chatting with them, he looked at the dazzling Jingjing Wan in red clothes behind Mr. Wang, and asked hesitantly: "Brother Wang, who is this?"
Manager Wang smiled and said: "This is our eldest lady!"
Jingjing Wan nodded slightly to him and said in a clear voice: "Master Liu, nice to meet you!"
Villa Master Liu smiled and said, "It turns out it's the eldest lady. I'm glad to meet you. Several of you have come from afar to sit in the room!"
They are all old friends who have worked together for many years. Manager Wang did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Brother Liu, there is no need to be polite here. Our eldest lady is here today to sign a purchase contract with your tea garden!"
Who would have thought that it would be a good thing that Mr. Wang didn't say this. As soon as he heard this, Master Liu's red face immediately showed a bit of embarrassment. Ning Jingwan understood as soon as he saw this expression that someone else had taken the lead!
Manager Wang and Ning Jing Wan looked at each other. Ning Jing Wan remained calm. Manager Wang asked doubtfully: "Brother Liu, is there any problem?"
Master Liu sighed, "Brother Wang, it's not that I won't do business with your Tianya Tea House this year, but..." His tone became a little hesitant, as if he had something to hide.
"But what?" Manager Wang asked.
Master Liu gritted his teeth and said, "To tell you the truth, we have signed a contract with Qingfeng Tea House!"
Manager Wang was startled and asked: "Brother Liu, we have cooperated for many years and nothing unpleasant has ever happened. Why did we suddenly terminate the cooperative relationship?"
Ning Jingwan interrupted Mr. Wang's words and said calmly: "Is it because the purchase price of Qingfeng Tea House is 10% higher than that of our Tianya Tea House?"
Master Liu was a little embarrassed. He looked at the calm young lady and did not dare to look at Manager Wang's questioning eyes. After a long time, he sighed and said, "Miss is also a businessman. Of course, we businessmen have no reason not to make money."
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Ning Jingwan smiled and said, "That's right, if I were in the position of the owner of Liu Village, I would do the same thing. Of course, a businessman must pursue the highest profits!"
Master Liu didn't expect that the eldest lady not only had no intention of accusing him of betrayal, but was actually so considerate. He originally felt a little sorry for his old partner who had worked with him for many years, and said sarcastically: "That's that!"
Ning Jingwan smiled lightly, "Master Liu, there is no need to feel guilty. In any case, our Tianya Tea House and Master Liu have cooperated for many years, and the business cannot be done without mercy. I would like to ask when did you sign the contract with Qingfeng Tea House?
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After all, the owner of Liuzhuang still felt that something was wrong with Mr. Wang, so he immediately told everything about the contract signed between their tea garden and Qingfeng Teahouse!
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Knowing the whole story, Ning Jingwan thanked Master Liu and returned with Manager Wang Ji Qin and others without success.
Ji Qin said: "Miss, if we let them take away all the new tea from the big tea gardens, we won't be able to harvest too much tea this year!"
Jing Jing Wan nodded and said, "Uncle Wang, how much new tea can we harvest in total every year?"
Manager Wang pondered: "We used to collect at least 100,000 shi of new tea every year! But today we collect less than 30,000 shi!"
"Miss, should we raise the purchase price?" Ji Qin asked. There is no other way to think of for the time being. Should we raise the purchase price like the other party?
Jingjing Wan shook her head gently, "No need!"
Manager Wang was puzzled: "What does the eldest lady mean?"
Ning Jingwan looked at the lush green tea garden and said calmly: "Uncle Wang, first reduce the amount of tea purchased by our Tianya Tea House!"
Manager Wang knew that there would be no good solution for the time being. The other party was very powerful. Even if they only increased the purchase price by 10%, the total would not add up to a small amount. It was not that Tianya Tea House could not increase the purchase price like them, but they did this.
It may not work. He has been in the tea industry for so many years and has dealt with countless troublesome things, but this time it is even more difficult!