Jiangshan Dream - Chapter 12
“Of course he went! He went to the red-light district there!” Jin Zi’s eyes were full of laughter, while Ouyang Xiao made a crying face: “Jin Zi, you have to believe me, even if I went there, I had no feelings for anyone, it was just an act.”
The three maids chuckled behind her, "You say that to everyone, don't you!" This made Ouyang Xiao quite annoyed.
"Master Lin, are you going to Boss Qin's shop to buy fabric today?"
"How's business there? How's the fabric?"
“It is naturally top-quality, but you usually have to wait a long time to get there. It is said that even high-ranking officials and nobles will not give you a penny. Jinlan went a few times and was blocked at the door and asked to stand in line,” Jinyi added.
Lin Feng's eyes lit up slightly: "So, does that mean that boss doesn't listen to anyone? He even stopped Chen Tian's people. Is he just jealous of his good looks?"
Jin Yi laughed again: "Master, you're joking. Boss Qin is a woman, why would she be jealous of Your Highness? I just heard a story on the street that Boss Qin used to be homeless, so money is stuck in her heart. She's obsessed with money. As for people, she'll look at those who come to her, but she won't even glance at those who don't."
Lin Feng was genuinely surprised: "There are women like this here. It's truly an eye-opener." In modern times, it's understandable, but if such an extraordinary woman appeared in ancient times... Lin Feng really wanted to meet her. Perhaps, he could even achieve his business goals through her.
The three women and Ouyang Xiao laughed at the same time: "If there's a woman like you, why can't there be a woman like her?"
Lin Feng chuckled awkwardly, trying to cover up her frustration. After all, she was a modern woman, how could she compare to those who lived in ancient times and had different circumstances?
Soon, the group of five arrived at Pu Street. This street was wide and long, many times wider than the previous street. Ahead was the No. 1 Restaurant in the world, which was already full, showing that business was booming. Looking to the left, there was a small cloth shop named "Fengyaju" owned by a woman surnamed Qin.
It was quite a sight to behold; a long queue had formed in front of a small fabric shop. If Lin Feng and his group of five were to wait in line now, they probably wouldn't be able to buy anything even by the time the banquet started.
But Boss Qin doesn't listen to anyone, what should we do?
However, Lin Feng wouldn't give up so easily. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly smiled and walked through the queue with a gentle smile, attracting a lot of attention.
"It looks like the Qin family boss is about to unleash his power again."
"Exactly! She hates arrogant women like that the most!"
Lin Feng ignored her and walked in. He then smiled slightly at the girl who looked surprised and disdainful and said, "Could you please ask your boss, Ms. Qin, to come out and say a few words? Tell her that I've come to deliver business to her, and it's a big deal!"
The young girl was surprisingly quick-witted: "Words are no proof. What proof do you have? Otherwise, our boss definitely won't come out to see guests!"
Lin Feng thought about it and agreed. He asked the two girls for paper and pen, drew a diagram, and handed it to them, saying, "Take this to her. It's not too late to hear the result." For some reason, she had an indescribable, faint pressure about her, which made the little girl feel that she could not disobey. She took the paper, looked at her with a puzzled expression, and then hurriedly went inside.
Lin Feng kept her in suspense, leaving the three women and Ouyang Xiaojun staring in disbelief. Jinlan couldn't help but ask, "Crazy Sister, what did you give her?"
Seeing the expectant looks in their eyes, Lin Feng deliberately kept them in suspense, saying in a deep voice, "It's nothing, just some methods for making money and doing business."
The three sisters immediately looked at her as if she were a god: "Business? Good heavens, Master Lin can actually do business!"
Lin Feng was frustrated once again: "Can't we just not do it? Can't you guys do it?"
"That's something only experts would know, how would we know? Miss Lin, do you know how many merchants there are in Fancheng? In our Beichen, there are only a handful of big merchants. Those who are good at business are called geniuses, and even officials have many people currying favor with them. Otherwise, how could Boss Qin be so arrogant!" Jin Zi said, pursing her lips.
Lin Feng was taken aback. Merchants in ancient China didn't have a high social status, but here it was completely reversed. Thinking of this, he became incredibly excited. Heh heh, a business war? She'd never lost!
Her thoughts raced. If she achieved success in business, she wouldn't have to worry about her status and position. Helping Bei Chentian would be much easier, and she could simply walk away if she got upset. Why wouldn't she do something so good?
At this moment, the young maid came out and said respectfully, "Miss, the boss invites you in."
Lin Feng, with an expression that seemed to say, "See? I did it!", glanced at the three women with their mouths agape and the man who was covering his face with a fan and whose eyes were gleaming, then got up and went inside with the maid.
Just as Ouyang Xiao and the others were about to get up, they were immediately stopped by the little girl: "The boss only sees this young lady, you can't go."
That's fine, it makes it easier for her and Qin Mujun to travel around. Lin Feng hurriedly said, "You guys help me pick out some fabrics here first, the dress for the banquet shouldn't be too ugly!"
The three women replied, "Yes, Master Lin." The unique aura that Miss Lin Feng exuded had completely captivated the three girls. Ouyang Xiao, however, seemed lost in thought, tapping her head with her fan as if pondering something. Seeing this, Lin Feng felt a surge of alertness. He hoped Ouyang Xiao wasn't so clever; if she cut off his escape route, he couldn't blame her for being ruthless!
A subtle hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes. There are too many dramatic things in the world. If a friend from one moment threatens her interests from the next, Lin Feng will only consider him an enemy!
People are always selfish. Lin Feng never doubted her own nature; she was a complete scoundrel!
Chapter Fifteen: The Way of the Merchant
Lin Feng walked through the courtyard, where a woman dressed in luxurious attire was already waiting. She looked to be about twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old, and her appearance was still as beautiful as a young woman's. Her temperament was no less than anyone else's. Her beauty was different from Lin Feng's, but equally breathtaking.
Lin Feng never imagined that a woman could be this beautiful, though of course, this beauty was also inseparable from makeup and dressing up.
"This must be Boss Qin, right?" Lin Feng stepped forward and smiled confidently.
The woman gave a sly, fox-like smile: "You seem quite confident, knowing I would definitely see you?"
She waved the note in her hand, but it was completely blank, without a single word.
Lin Feng smiled and said, "This is called 'everything is understood without words.' Otherwise, why would Boss Qin be interested in seeing what kind of person I am before meeting me? Moreover, if Boss Qin observes me secretly and still can't figure out what kind of person I am, and I'm not worth my investment, then I wouldn't need to come in and talk." Probably no one would have thought that a blank piece of paper could pique Boss Qin's interest. Otherwise, wouldn't all the men who pursued her be able to get into her home?
Qin Mujun narrowed her bright eyes: "But don't forget, I invited you in. If you don't have a satisfactory answer, I can ask you to leave immediately."
Lin Feng smiled again: "The conditions are mutual. If Boss Qin isn't a smart person, I'll turn around and leave immediately."
"Sit down." Qin Mujun became interested in Lin Feng and gestured to the chair next to her. Lin Feng took a few steps forward and sat down without ceremony. The tea had been brewed early in the morning, and the large inner hall was empty at this time, showing that Qin Mujun was wary of people.
That would be best, so that Lin Feng could talk to her with peace of mind.
After gathering his thoughts, Lin Feng gave a confident smile: "Before I talk about my plan, I'd like to ask, Mr. Qin, what are your thoughts on the Way of Business?"
Qin Mujun's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a relaxed and cheerful tone, "The way of business is actually quite extensive, ranging from human geography to the bribery of officials. If you can't think of any of these aspects, you can't achieve anything great. Commerce has always been a major focus in Yinsang. In Yinsang, business requires not only a sharp mind, but also a vast network of interpersonal relationships and methods."
"Clap! Clap!" Lin Feng clapped in agreement: "Well said. In fact, when it comes to business, planning is secondary. Doing business is nothing more than buying low and selling high. Wouldn't everyone be able to become rich if that were the case? The key is the means and the network of interpersonal relationships. You and I each have one of these two. What I have are ideas that are different from everyone here, while what you have is a huge and formidable network of interpersonal relationships."
Qin Mujun blinked his shrewd eyes: "What do you mean? Am I, one of the four richest men, not ruthless enough?"
"To become one of the four richest men in Beichen, one must certainly have some skills." Lin Feng affirmed, and Qin Mujun revealed a satisfied smile. Everyone loves praise; no one can resist good words. However, Lin Feng suddenly changed the subject: "But, if Boss Qin's goal is to become one of the four richest men, then his ambition is probably a bit small."