Chapter 107 Aunt Xue invites you to be the host
"No wonder Auntie hosted this event. In my opinion, Auntie deserves to host this event even if it lasts for a month!"
"I'd like to, but Cong is very busy with his official duties."
"If it were anyone else, our uncle would naturally not give face, but who is my aunt? If we want this uncle to come over , isn't it just a matter of asking a question?"
Although she was speaking to Aunt Xue, her hand was actually pinching Baochai under the table.
Baochai was very embarrassed, so she picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp, thus hiding the expression on her face.
"Hahaha, please don't say that, Aunt. I've already told you before that I was just helping to pass on a message. Is it worth your gratitude? If you continue to do this, how can I have the dignity to eat this treat?"
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. You evil creature, come and have a couple more drinks with your brother! If your brother doesn't drink well today, it's your fault!"
Although she said so, Aunt Xue didn't believe it at all. When Xue Pan went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to receive orders, the chief officer made it clear that it was Master Jia who used the relationship of Prime Minister Dai. Even more, they only took half of the silver they sent. If they said it was not Jia Cong's credit, who would believe it?
Halfway through the banquet, Jia Cong said to Xue Pan, "Brother Xue, I have two businesses next year that require the help of Feng's connections. I hope you can help me."
Xue Pan drank the wine in the cup in one gulp, and then said, "Brother Cong, rest assured. Give me face. I, Xue, am also a reasonable man. You can ask people to take whatever Feng brand has. As for silver and money, there is no need to say more."
Jia Cong looked at Aunt Xue and said, "Aunt, we are family and we are having a drink together. It would be troublesome if we have maids to serve us. Let them eat and drink together."
Aunt Xue knew that Jia Cong had something else to say, so she immediately said to Tongxi and the others, "Brother Cong loves you, so you can go now. I will call you back if I need you."
Several maids bowed and left, and Jia Cong just said, "I have a few businesses, which I have already told the old lady about, and they are not included in the public. However, my subordinates are some personal soldiers and their families. Although they are also needed, they are not as good as Fengzihao, which has been operating for many years and has matured in all aspects. So I want Brother Xue to help me."
Aunt Xue grabbed Xue Pan who was about to speak. It was obvious that her son didn't understand what she meant, so she told him not to talk nonsense .
"What kind of business is Congge talking about?"
"Auntie, have you seen the colored glaze and glassware that were sent to the courtyard earlier?"
Aunt Xue was shocked. "Brother Cong has a connection? No, could it be that Brother Cong has figured out the recipe?"
"Not bad!" Jia Cong smiled faintly.
At this moment, everyone present was shocked. Having this kind of recipe was like having a treasure pot, with money within easy reach.
Wang Xifeng was not only surprised, but also delighted. If it was this kind of business, the profit would be unimaginable. "Brother Cong, is this the kind of business you are talking about?"
Jia Cong smiled and nodded, but Baochai asked with some solemnity and worry, "Brother Cong, this business is naturally the best, but the benefits have always been tempting. If it gets out, there will definitely be many people who covet it."
"Don't worry, Sister Bao, I know this, but there's no need to worry! First of all, the royal family also knows about this, and they have taken 30% of the profits. Secondly, I also want all the dukes and marquises to get involved. I will get a share from the Jia family, and another share will fall on the second master, but it will be managed and coordinated by the second sister-in-law. The Wang family also has a share, but it's not much, and the rest is the Xue family!"
"However, the share left for my aunt is not much, only a few cents at most! Of course, even if this is not much, the annual profit will not be too small."
Aunt Xue figured it out in her mind. The royal family and the Jia family took half of the business, but that was understandable. The rest of the families took half, and I think each family would only get a few points, not more than half. The Xue family, relying on the relationship with the Jia family, or in other words, relying on Jia Cong's care, would be very happy even if they only got one point.
Besides, the Xue family did not expect to make money from this business. With the business of the Imperial Household Department, the Xue family had already made huge profits, but what this business brought were relationships.
Although the Xue family was known as one of the four great families before, they were ultimately merchants, and were almost just an appendage of the Jia family. Now that they were involved in this business independently, not only did their status rise invisibly, but doing business with various families and even the royal family also gave them a sense of favor. And this favor could not be bought with any amount of money.
"I don't have much money, so it doesn't matter if you want it or not. Just consider it as a favor..."
"You evil creature!" Aunt Xue gnashed her teeth at her son and scolded him. Then she grabbed Jia Cong's hand and said, "My son, I know you are helping the Xue family, so I won't say anything polite. If you need anything from the Xue family, just ask your elder brother Xue! Whether it's goods, money or trade routes from the Feng brand, the Xue family will never refuse. "
She had already made up her mind. Not to mention making money, she would do this business even if it meant losing money. Such an opportunity didn't come easily.
Jia Cong smiled and nodded, "Everyone is busy before the New Year. After the New Year, I will find time to invite people from all the mansions to discuss together. At that time, I will ask Brother Xue to go over and set a rule!"
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Brother Cong!"
After hearing this good news, Aunt Xue became even more attentive and did not leave until everyone had eaten and drunk their fill.
"Brother Cong, if you have nothing to do on weekdays, just come to your aunt's place. If nothing else, whatever you want to eat is ready-made in our shop!" Aunt Xue sent him out of the hall.
"Aunt, please stay!" Wang Xifeng said with a smile, "In my opinion, even if you don't invite me, Brother Cong will definitely come."
"Yes, that's good. Pan'er, my daughter, please help me send Cong'er and Feng'er away!"
The group said goodbye and left Lixiang Courtyard. Wang Xifeng smiled and grabbed Baochai to talk, while Jia Cong said to Xue Pan, "Brother Xue, please stay. I will come to talk to you another day."
"Brother Xue, go back first and tell Auntie that I have a few more words with Bao Yatou."
Xue Pan nodded and left. When his figure disappeared , Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Bao girl, don't forget my good sister in the future! Brother Cong, I will leave my sister to you, but don't be too late..."
After saying this, she actually left with a loud laugh. It was obvious that the reason she kept Baochai was to create an opportunity for the two of them.
"If Baojie is not in a hurry, can you give me a ride?" Baochai blushed, but still nodded. Since Jia Cong came back, they had met several times, but they had almost no time to spend together in private. Fortunately, Wang Xifeng found an excuse for her today, otherwise she would not be able to be alone with Jia Cong.
