ps: Thanks to yangzhigang, the securities security captain for the reward, and thanks to fellow Taoists for their encouragement.≧,
With the great success of the first autumn auction of Jinbo Auction House, the reputation of Jinbo Society has also become popular. More and more aristocratic children, dignitaries and wealthy businessmen want to become members of Jinbo. The second auction
The third auction was equally popular, the auction volume continued to rise, and the number of members exceeded 100 in one fell swoop, achieving the initial goal set by the association ahead of schedule.
On this day, Zhao Ran, Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia gathered in the back garden of the club. Zhao Ran sorted out and reported on the business situation in the past half month.
Shopkeeper Li Laoshi held an abacus in his hand, and while pulling the beads out of habit, he reported the profits to the three shareholders present.
"The number of members has reached one hundred, and the annual membership fee is 10,000 taels of silver, which is the first income; the total amount of the three auctions has gradually increased, and the total auction volume has reached 47,623 taels of silver.
The rent for the goods display cabinets in the main courtyard is 2,150 taels, which is the second input; in addition, the two rooms behind the clubhouse are used to enter the teahouse, restaurant and gambling house of the house.
The popularity of the shop is also gradually increasing, and it has earned 720 taels of silver so far. It is expected that the capital will be recovered before the end of the year, and profits will start from next spring..."
"To sum up, in the fifteen days since the club opened, it has made an income of 14,530 taels."
After Li Laoshi finished speaking, both Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia smiled, especially Liang Xingxia's face, which was already red, as if he was drunk.
Zhao Ran smiled softly and said to Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia: "The business is not bad, thanks to the two brothers' efforts to maintain it. Originally, the business was too short, so we shouldn't settle the accounts now, but I know that Brother Liang's livelihood is difficult and he is in urgent need of money.
, so I invited two of you to come over to discuss the matter. I suggested that 10,000 taels of this silver should be kept for the meeting. The remaining 4,500 taels can be used to deal with major events or emergencies.
Thirty taels of silver will be distributed according to dividends. The office will take 2,265 taels, Brother Liang will take 453 taels, and the rest belongs to me, Chengji Store. I wonder what you two brothers mean?"
He easily earned four hundred and fifty taels in half a month. Such income made Liang Xingxia no longer satisfied, especially since this kind of business was very comfortable. He didn't have to travel around and just wait for the money to be credited every day. Where could he find such good things?
? He has no objection to Zhao Ran's proposal. He is really tight on money recently, and he has received 453 taels of silver, which can alleviate many difficulties.
Gao Yanei was also very satisfied. He was quite optimistic about this deal, so he invested a lot of energy in the early stage and lost a lot of personal relationships. When he got busy, he asked for leave from the peak for three consecutive days and didn't even go to the military camp. Today.
After hearing the results, I felt that my busy work and hard work this time were worth it.
In fact, what Gao Yanei cared more about than the money he received was the recommendation rights of members. At the beginning, he did not realize its importance. With the intention of making money for the association, he went out to invite friends everywhere.
He went out at the expense of a lot of favors. But since the first auction, he changed from running around to sitting at home and waiting for visitors. After a hundred places were collected, he still came to visit with various connections, asking for help.
His recommendation made him happy and more aware of the value of the club.
"Brother Cheng, I have a lot of connections on my hands right now. I want to become a member and participate in the auctions held by our auction house. However, the number of members originally agreed was only 100, which makes me very embarrassed."
Liang Xingxia also kept nodding. He also had a lot of connections in his hands. Compared with Gao Yanei, his connections came more from businessmen in the business field.
Zhao Ran said: "In this case, let's add another hundred members to this year's membership quota. My suggestion is that half of them will still be recommended by the two elder brothers, and the remaining fifty will be made up of already-discussed members according to the previously discussed method.
Recommendations from old members who have joined the membership can also increase their enthusiasm. However, there is one thing that the two brothers should pay attention to. It is said that rare things are more valuable. Only by strictly controlling the membership quota, others will cherish it. If it is rotten, this
Qualifications are meaningless. At the same time, according to the old rules, each membership card can only bring a maximum of ten people into the club every day. Our capacity is limited, so this is very important."
Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia both agreed.
During the discussion, a servant reported that Yeli Young Marquis wanted to see Zhao Ran. Yeli Huaide would come to Jinbo Club every three to five months in the past two months. He and Zhao Ran had already been familiar with each other and had already arrived.
When they meet, they put their arms around each other.
When Gao Yanei heard that Ye Lihuaide was here, he also proposed to go there to meet him, so the three shareholders went out together and walked to the back garden.
When passing by the teahouse, I saw twenty or thirty small tables set up in the open air in the courtyard, all of them filled with distinguished guests. Tea and cakes were spread on the tables. There were also many servants brought by the distinguished guests standing attentively in the surrounding corridors, waiting.
Under the screen in the main seat, there is a middle-aged woman who is tuning the piano with her bare hands, playing the strings and cutting the notes while explaining the music.
The female manager who was on duty today was looking after the three shareholders. When she saw the three shareholders appearing, she quickly moved over and whispered to Zhao Ran and others: "The person we invited today is Luo Sanniang, the great piano master of the Jiaofang Division, so I came to listen to the lecture.
There are many guests... Princess Rou'an has also arrived."
Zhao Ran nodded, glanced around the field, and saw a woman in palace attire turning her head and gesturing towards them.
Zhao Ran, Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia all bowed quickly in return.
Bypassing the teahouse and entering the third entrance of the mansion, this place has been converted into a restaurant and guest rooms. Since it is not yet time, there are no guests. Only servants and cooks are coming and going, busy in an endless stream, preparing for tonight's dinner.
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Zhao Ran called the female manager of the restaurant and asked about today's business situation: "Cuiniang, how many have you booked for tonight's banquet?"
Cuiniang was a prostitute from Ruxilou, one of the four major brothels in Xingqing Mansion. Gao Yanei stepped in and forcibly redeemed her life. Now she is the main manager of the restaurant. After all, Ruxilou spent eight years cultivating her.
The red shopkeeper had an intoxicating aura of romance in every word and smile. The simple action of taking out the liquor license list from his sleeves already made Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia breathless.
Zhao Ran took the list, looked at it, and handed it to Gao Yanei. Gao Yanei reluctantly looked away from Cuiniang's waist, looked at the list, and couldn't help but said with joy: "All twelve tables have been booked? Well, Li
Have you ordered the production too? I’m going to stay here tonight to toast.”
Li Chengzhi is one of the Privy Council's controllers. His official position is not high, but he is very important. He, the controller, is responsible for the drafting of documents concerning General Xia's promotion and transfer. Although he has no decision-making power, the news
But he was very well-informed. As an officer in the Yiwei Sima Army, it was very necessary for Gao Yanei to have a good relationship with Li Chengzhi.
Cui Niang brushed her hair beside her ears, pouted her lips and complained: "There are still too few rooms. We have already rejected seven guests today. Judge Luo from Kaifeng Mansion also wants to reserve a table. It is really difficult for the slave family to die."
, should we add a few more tables?”
Gao Yanei couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart, thinking that he would have to find a chance to catch this little coquettish fox. It was always dangling in front of his eyes like this, and it was obvious that he couldn't eat it.
Gao Yanei and Liang Xingxia did not comment on Cuiniang's complaints. When it came to business, they were convinced by Zhao Ran, so they were more accustomed to letting Zhao Ran make the decision.
Zhao Ran shook his head and said with a smile: "In the entire Xingqing Mansion, which restaurant owner dares to refuse the table ordered by Judge Luo? You are the only one, Cuiniang, right? Go ahead and have fun secretly!"
When we come to the back garden, it is much more lively. The garden is full of green plants, rockeries, ponds and pavilions. Games such as cockfighting, cricket fighting, pot throwing, and Cuju are arranged according to the terrain. Many distinguished guests and members are having a great time here.
, there were bursts of frolic sounds from time to time.
Yeli Huaide is competing with others in the "Wood Shooting" field. His opponents are Lu Ze, the head of the house, and Gu Lebuhun, the imperial officer of Feilongyuan. Feilongyuan is in charge of the royal horses of the Xia Kingdom and is also responsible for protecting the palace.
To put it bluntly, the Yamen of Feilongyuan is the "royal police" in the inner city. The imperial guards are low-level military officers, but because they are always guarding the king, they have a higher status. In such a forbidden area, Feilongyuan mostly uses the sons of nobles from various ministries as officers.
Li Huaide also had the opportunity to be selected into the Feilong Academy, but he preferred fighting in the field, so he went to the Xiangyou Military Supervisory Department of the Shizhou Wild Force Department.
The original "Mu She" is based on the wooden ball hitting a wooden sign standing in the distance. Hitting the words "Benevolence", "Yi", "Li", "Wisdom", "Trust" and other words is a win.
Words such as "arrogant", "greedy" and "abuse" mean lose. After Zhao Ran's improvement, it is no different from the bowling ball of later generations. The quality is judged by the number of wooden cards hit. It is simpler and more interesting to play, and it is also a test.
Because of his excellent arm strength, waist strength and accurate head, he is very popular among the generals among his members.
When Zhao Ran and others came here, the crowd suddenly burst into noise. Some cheered loudly, some yelled in frustration, and those who won went to the office in charge of gambling nearby to collect their money. Waiting for this round of gambling, the money will be released.
After that, the steward took down the sign that read "One for two" and replaced it with another water sign that said "One for three".
Ye Lihuaide in the crowd said angrily: "How come it's three to one? I only lost thirteen points in this game!"
Gu Lebuhun next to him laughed wildly: "But you have lost three games in a row!"
Ye Li Huaide shouted: "Come again! I bet twenty taels, I don't believe I can't beat you!"
Gu Lebuhun said proudly: "Ten more rounds will be a loss!"
Someone among the bystanders advised Ye Li: "Gu Le has been spending the past few days playing wood shooting here, and he has already become familiar with it. Little Marquis, please stop gambling."
Yeli glared at the man: "I still refuse to accept it!"
Just as he was talking, he saw Zhao Ran and three others standing nearby, so he said to them: "Wait a moment, I will play a game with Gu Le again, and we will talk to you later if we have something serious to do." (To be continued...