Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Rare Goods
Chapter 702: Rare Goods
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
As the head of the Shen family, Shen Qiuhui had never spoken to anyone so softly. Even when discussing business and cooperation, he would maintain an air of arrogance and dignity.
However, he softly spoke when facing his niece. He was afraid he would intimidate her if he spoke too harshly. He treated Su Binglan as his daughter instead of his niece.
Moreover, he respected her greatly after seeing all the delicious food and changes she had brought to Tenghe Town and Su Teng Village. He had never met a more capable young lady and was proud to have her as his niece.
“Of course, you can,” Su Binglan said straightforwardly.
Shen Qiuhui was stunned by how easy it was to talk to her. He widened his eyes in disbelief and did not return to his senses for a moment.
Su Binglan looked at her silent uncle and said, “U-Uncle Quihui?”
“Sorry, I didn’t expect you to agree so readily,” Shen Qiuhui snapped back to his senses when he heard her voice. Your mother told me you refused to work with merchants from the capital.
“You only sold your products to other villages but not the capital. If I told you to collaborate with me, I thought it might make things difficult for you. Still, those products you made are perfect.
“You should let those in the capital know about them. What about those wines? Even the best wines the capital officials drink aren’t as good as yours, Binglan. ”
Su Binglan had a good impression of Shen Qiuhui. After all, he was sincere to her mother and the family. Therefore, she would treat her uncle as a real family member, not as Shen Qiuhua’s step-brother.
She said, “You’re not just anyone, Uncle Quihui. I’ve already planned to sell these products in the capital. It’s an excellent opportunity to work with you. I’ll be at ease if you ship and sell these things there.
“As for the purchase price, I’ll give you a 20% discount since you’re my uncle.” Su Binglan’s words touched Shen Qiuhui’s heart. He knew she treated him like family from the way they interacted. It made him feel happy.
After deliberation, Shen Qiuhui said, “l have many shops in the capital,
Binglan. Why don’t 1 give you some of the profits?”
He had previously discussed giving a shop to Su Binglan, but his step- sister refused. Still, Shen Qiuhui wanted to treat Shen Qiuhua and her family well. He could accomplish that by offering a few shares to his niece.
He was not greedy for power. Instead, he valued family ties the most. When he took the family head position, he used it to survive and look for his step-sister. Besides, he would not have lived without her. Therefore, Shen Qiuhui did not care much about the shops.
Su Binglan shook her head. “Uncle Quihui, those shops belong to the Shen family. They should belong to Cousin Mohen in the future because he’s brilliant. He can manage the shops exceptionally.
“To tell you the truth, I considered using your influence in the capital to open up the market there.” Su Binglan knew the factions in the capital were well-established.
If her products entered the market so suddenly, it would affect some people’s power. Therefore, some would feel the need to suppress her. However, if the Shen family held down the fort, no one would dare oppose them.
Everyone knew the Shens were one of the most prominent families in the capital. With their status there, no one would act rashly.
“l also want to open a shop in the capital, but not yet,” Su Binglan added.
After opening the shopping mall and food street in Su Teng Village, many shops would be under her name. Therefore, Su Binglan did not need to occupy her uncle’s shop.
The two would have to treat each other equally, even if they were relatives. If one only wanted to take advantage of the other, their kinship would fade. Thus, Su Binglan stuck to her principles.
Shen Qiuhui inwardly praised his niece, Although only fifteen, she behaved maturely. She was generous yet courageous.
‘My step- sister has an excellent daughter. I’m happy for Sister.’
“All right,” Shen Qiuhui said happily, “If there’s anything you need from me, please tell me.”
He only hoped to help Shen Qiuhua and her family. He would be delighted if his niece and nephews needed his help. That way, he would feel needed.
Su Binglan smiled. “Then 1 won’t hesitate to ask for help, Uncle Quihui.”
Blood relations were a wonderful thing. Although she had never met her uncle before this, she felt a sense of familiarity whenever she spoke to him. It must be the feeling of kinship.
Next, Su Binglan and Shen Qiuhui discussed the specifics of their business cooperation. The latter planned to ship the sweaters, sweatpants, down jackets, and duvets from the embroidery shop to the capital to sell.
He also mentioned shipping hot and dry noodles, instant noodles, wines, etcetera to the capital. He thought these things were exceptional and wanted to share them with others.
Additionally, he could use these things to maintain connections with other prominent families.
Su Binglan understood Shen Qiuhui’s intentions and said, “My winery has just produced some medicinal wine. They aren’t available elsewhere since they’re only for my family’s consumption.
“Uncle Qiuhui, you could offer the medicinal wines to prominent families to maintain your connection with them. Not only is the wine delicious, but it’s also beneficial to one’s health.
“For example, it could help with headaches, fevers, and even soreness in one’s limbs. Whoever drinks the medicinal wine will feel better soon after. Since people can’t get the medicinal wine elsewhere, it’s precious and rare. Whoever you give it to will undoubtedly be delighted.”
Su Binglan’s winery did not brew much medicinal wine because it was a rare commodity.
Hearing his niece’s suggestion, Shen Qiuhui said, “All right, I’ll do just that, Binglan. ”
Shen Qiuhui knew Su Binglan did not sell him the medicinal wine but gifted it to him instead. He was grateful to be her uncle.
“Oh, I also want to buy more braised chicken, roast duck, and tofu products to sell in the capital. I couldn’t get enough of the dried sausages either. They were too delicious, so I want the people at the capital to try them.”
After trying those dishes and delicacies just once, Shen Qiuhui realized how they were. Eating them with rice and dried sausages filled his stomach well.
“l might want to buy and sell your snacks, too.” Shen Qiuhui wanted to sell these things in the capital for everyone to try.
Su Binglan laughed, “Don’t worry, Uncle Quihui. You can buy whatever you want from me. However, I don’t have much product yet because 1 gave all my employees vacations for the New Year.
“They’ll return to work on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Then, we’ll continue production. Just tell me how much you need, and I’ll get my employees to prepare them. You can transport the goods afterward.”
Shen Qiuhui did not expect his niece to be so straightforward. He had thought of many ways to persuade her, but he did not expect his niece to be this easy to talk to.
“l must thank you for all your help, Binglan.”
Su Binglan said smilingly, “There’s no need to be so polite, Uncle Quihui. My mother misses you a lot and is happy you’re well.”
She knew her mother valued family ties. Su Binglan only wished to use her capabilities to make her mother happy..