A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

Shen Qingqian had naturally found out the price of coal in advance. One ton was about four taels of silver.

Shen Qingqian said, "Master Chu, originally, I was planning to sell it for four taels of silver per ton, but Madam Chu and I hit it off right away. We really get along well. With this friendship, I will sell it to Master Chu for three taels and eight cents of silver. What do you think?"

After listening to Shen Qingqian's words, Chu Heng smiled, but his expression was a little hesitant, and he seemed to be in an awkward situation.

"Miss Shen, I am negotiating with you on behalf of the imperial court. The amount of coal needed is huge, and your price is too high. I will have a hard time reporting back to the court!"

Shen Qingqian knew that discussing this matter would not be so smooth, and she was mentally prepared to bargain with Chu Heng.

"Master Chu, in your opinion, what is the appropriate price? If the price is too low, my costs will be too high and I won't make any money.

In that case, I would rather do retail and sell directly to thousands of households."

Chu Heng still had a smile on his face, but what he said proved that he was just a cunning and smiling tiger.

"Miss Shen, my price in mind is three taels of silver per ton, but Miss Shen also said that with the relationship with my wife, the price will be three taels and two cents of silver per ton. What do you think?"

Shen Qingqian cursed Chu Heng in her heart for being so cruel, but she remained humble and polite on the surface.

“Sir Chu, I really want to make this deal with you, but if the business is not profitable, I can’t do it.

However, even if the deal doesn't work out, we still have a friendship! How about we eat first, and then Sir Chu will think about it, and then we can talk after dinner?"

Chu Heng laughed dryly and said, "Let's eat. There's no rush. We can discuss it later!"

When Chu Heng said this, Mrs. Chu understood what he meant. She said at the right time: "Master, Miss Shen is also a straightforward person. You can increase the price a little bit, and then the deal will be done, right?"

This is the cleverness of Mrs. Chu Yuan Hua, and it is also what Chu Heng is most satisfied with her for.

Chu Heng actually didn't love Yuan Hua. He married her undoubtedly for her family background and so that Wu'an Hou Mansion could help him.

But as they got to know each other better, he had to admit that Yuan Hua was a good wife, intelligent and capable.

Later, even though the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion declined and he himself rose rapidly in the world, he still felt that Yuan Hua was a rare and good wife. Therefore, the two of them always got along very well.

A few days ago, Chu Heng confessed the truth to Yuan Hua in order to recognize his daughter. Yuan Hua was a little bit unable to accept it at the time, but she let it go in just one day.

Chu Heng knew Yuan Hua and knew that she would accept it.

Of course, Yuan Hua also understood Chu Heng. Since Chu Heng had mentioned this to her, no matter whether she could accept it or not, it would not change the outcome of the matter.

Just like now, as soon as Chu Heng opened his mouth, Yuan Hua knew what he meant and immediately gave Chu Heng a way out.

Then Chu Heng said, "Since Madam has said so, Miss Shen, why don't we compromise and charge three taels and five cents of silver per ton."

Shen Qingqian still felt that the price was a little low. When she was thinking about how to increase it a little more, she heard Chu Heng speak again.

"But, Miss Shen, the price I'm giving you is three taels and five cents of silver, and the contract between you and the court is three taels and eight cents of silver."

Shen Qingqian immediately understood that Chu Heng wanted to take a kickback! He wanted to take 0.3 points from it and keep it for himself!

Is this the reason why Chu Heng has been keeping her hanging?

This is not okay. Wouldn't this be considered collusion between officials and businessmen? If it is discovered, she will also be held responsible!

Whether in the previous life or in this life, she, Shen Qingqian, has always been a good citizen who abides by the law. She only wants to make money in an honest way and does not want to be involved in such things!

Shen Qingqian refused bluntly: "Master Chu, I'm sorry I can't agree to this."

After Shen Qingqian said this, the smile on Chu Heng's face faded, probably because he felt that Shen Qingqian was ungrateful.

Madam Chu quickly came out to smooth things over, and said with a smile, "Oh, we can talk about this matter slowly, and both of you should think about it again.

I'm a little hungry, how about we eat first?"

"Okay, let's eat first!"

Shen Qingqian gave an order, and soon the waiter brought the food.

At this time, Shen Qingfeng and Liu Shuyao also walked in together.

In fact, the two of them had returned a long time ago and were standing outside the private room. Chu Ying's gaze made Shen Qingfeng feel uncomfortable, so he did not go in immediately.

They also heard the conversation inside. Shen Qingfeng felt that Shen Qingqian was right, so he never showed up.

Seeing that the food was on the table, he took Liu Shuyao out.

Shen Qingqian asked: "Second brother and second sister-in-law, where have you been? Why have you been out for so long?"

"Oh, there was a singer downstairs, and your second sister-in-law liked it, so I watched it with her for a while."

There was indeed someone singing downstairs today, so Shen Qingfeng just made up a lie.

Liu Shuyao held two candied haws in her hand, gave one to Shen Qingqian and the other to Chu Ying.

Shen Qingqian smiled and said, "Thank you, second sister-in-law. I'll eat it after dinner. It's just right for digestion."

Chu Ying didn't take it, but muttered, "Only children eat this kind of thing, childish! I don't want it!"

She fell in love with Shen Qingfeng the moment she entered the private room. But she didn't expect that this man was married! She was already unhappy, so of course she wouldn't take the things given to her by this woman who took the initiative!

Mrs. Chu saw her daughter like this and scolded her, "Xiaoying, you can't be so rude! They mean well, you can't have this attitude whether you want to eat or not!"

Liu Shuyao smiled, said nothing, and put the candied haws aside.

Mrs. Chu said apologetically, "I'm sorry, our little girl has been spoiled by us, please don't bother with her."

Shen Qingfeng glanced at Chu Ying coldly and was about to say something when Shen Qingqian pulled him back, signaling him not to bother with a child.

Chu Heng was unhappy and was still thinking about coal, so he didn't notice Shen Qingfeng and Liu Shuyao.

When I heard them talking, I looked up.

Just one look and he was stunned!

"Wanwan!"

Chu Heng blurted out and his chopsticks fell!

Everyone was surprised and looked at him.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

Mrs. Chu saw that he suddenly lost his composure and tugged at his sleeve.

Chu Heng came back to his senses when he heard Yuan Hua calling him.

Looking at Liu Shuyao again, she was just a girl of 16 or 17 years old, how could she be Liu Wan? It must be that this girl looked a bit like Liu Wan, which made him feel childish!

But Liu Shuyao realized something, and her heart was suddenly filled with turmoil!

Landlord Liu once told her about her mother, and her biological father's surname was Chu! How could it be such a coincidence?