A small peasant girl's home is bare, but I have a spiritual space

"Oh, girl Ran also knows sales?" asked Manager Cheng in surprise.

"This is just some experience I figured out on my own. I am really just showing off my skills in front of Uncle Cheng." Lin Yiran said modestly.

"Just say it, let's pool our wisdom!" Shopkeeper Cheng said seriously.

Lin Yiran nodded. "Then I won't be polite. Even if my suggestion is inappropriate, you can't laugh at me."

Lin Yiran's words made Manager Cheng laugh out loud.

"Okay, Uncle Cheng promises," Shopkeeper Cheng promised seriously.

"I think there are ways to sell tea in small quantities. You can invite all the important people in our town to taste the tea for free, and then hold an auction."

"Just quote the quantity of tea leaves, and you can set a base price, for example, three taels of silver per pound of tea leaves, and each bid must not be less than one tael of silver, and the highest bidder wins. Of course, to create an atmosphere, you can put in one or two supporters, after all, this sales method has never been used before, right? Many people don't quite understand this rule."

Shopkeeper Cheng listened carefully to Lin Yiran's story. The more he listened, the brighter his eyes became. As a long-time businessman, he understood in an instant the underlying logic of the auction method proposed by Lin Yiran.

The premise of this method is to tell a fascinating story first, to praise these teas, and to make these dignitaries believe from the bottom of their hearts that these teas are extremely effective and in high demand.

In addition, the tea soup brewed from the tea leaves has a gorgeous orange-red color, which is attractive enough in itself. The tea soup brewed from tea on the market is only green and light yellow, and this orange-red color is simply unheard of.

The taste of this tea is even more unique. It is soft on the palate, fragrant, and has a light aftertaste. He is also a tea lover, and he does not dare to boast that he has tasted all the famous teas in the world, but at least he has tasted all the tea varieties of Daxuan Kingdom.

His master knew that he loved drinking tea, and had rewarded him with several boxes of tea that were tributes from other countries. So far, he has never tasted tea that was not bitter or astringent.

Once these dignitaries have seen the appearance and taste of this tea, and when they claim that this tea has many unique health-preserving benefits, and that the output of this tea is extremely low and the production process is extremely difficult, they will automatically imagine how rare and valuable this tea is.

Of course, what they have the most is money. In this case, by holding a limited auction and competing with each other, they will definitely drive the price of this tea to a sky-high level.

Liu Yu, who was standing aside, also raised his eyebrows slightly and thought seriously.

With his insight and intelligence, he quickly realized the impact this sales method would have once implemented.

"This method is good. If it is successfully implemented, then 50 kilograms of tea can be sold at a sky-high price."

Liu Yu figured out the connection and a look of shock suddenly appeared on his face.

His narrow eyes were filled with intense astonishment as he looked at Lin Yiran in front of him.

I thought to myself, "How can a farm girl like her have such a sharp mind and come up with such an ingenious sales method?"

Seeing that Manager Cheng and Liu Yu were staring at him, Lin Yiran said a little embarrassedly: "You two don't have to look at me like that. I just said it casually. I don't know if this method is useful or not. If it is useful, we can also sell other products in this way."

Shopkeeper Cheng shook his head and said, "Ran girl, I can guarantee that there is absolutely no problem with your idea. You don't have to be modest. I am far behind you when I was your age."

Liu Yu nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "Old Cheng is right, Sister Ran'er is extremely talented in business!"

Lin Yiran felt even more embarrassed. Her overused modern sales techniques were being praised so highly by these two ancient people. Her face turned red and she lowered her head and said, "Uncle Cheng, Brother Yuhua, if you keep praising me like this, I will be proud."

The two knew that the child was shy, so they changed the subject.

Shopkeeper Cheng smiled and said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about it anymore. The sales of this tea will be based on your ideas. I think it will definitely cause a sensation."

"Don't worry about the tea leaves for now. Mr. Liu and I are going to the town now. Since we have already agreed to take care of Mr. Lin II's business, we should also settle this matter."

"We will deal with those playboys who bullied Second Young Master Lin today. Let your second brother take our carriage to the town. We can give him a ride."

"Uncle Cheng and Brother Yuhua, thank you so much. I don't know what to say. On behalf of our entire family, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

When Lin Yiran heard that these two people were going to stand up for his second brother, he suddenly felt a strong sense of gratitude in his heart and bowed deeply to them.

"I should be the one thanking. If you and your sister hadn't saved my life, I would have died at the hands of that gang of villains. It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning." Liu Yu stood up and hurriedly supported Lin Yiran.

Manager Cheng also quickly echoed, "Yes! Yes! Ran girl, you provided me with such an exquisite recipe and such a great sales strategy, which is enough to benefit me for the rest of my life. You don't have to be polite. It's so awkward to thank me all the time!"

Lin Yiran looked at the two people who were determined to refuse his thanks, took a deep breath and said: "No matter what, you two must be careful."

Manager Cheng and Liu Yu nodded to Lin Yiran, then turned around and were about to leave.

"Please stay," Lin's mother's anxious voice came from the kitchen. Before she finished speaking, she ran out of the kitchen with two oil paper bags in her hands.

"This is braised beef in soy sauce. Take it and eat it on the way."

Shopkeeper Cheng quickly took it and thanked him. He and Liu Yu looked at each other and said, "Mrs. Lin's way of thanking you is really sincere!"

Everyone in the Lin family left the yard and watched the carriage go farther and farther away until it left the village and disappeared on the small road, and then they returned home.

Second Brother Lin was sitting in the carriage, feeling a little uneasy. He couldn't help but ask, "Yuhua, Uncle Cheng, why don't you just forget it? You don't have to offend them for my sake. What if they take revenge on you? I heard that some of them have killed people before."

Manager Cheng and Liu Yu looked at each other and both smiled.

Shopkeeper Cheng thought to himself, "The second son of the Lin family is really kind-hearted! Even at this time, he is still worried about them being retaliated against. But his worries are in vain. Not to mention that there is also the Fourth Prince here, even if he wants to punish those playboys, it is not a problem."

"Don't worry, the biggest backer they rely on is the local Magistrate Hu. Magistrate Hu would not dare to act rashly when he saw Master Liu. Besides, don't you still have me? I have opened a shop here for so many years, and I know many local dignitaries and gentry. They all have to give me some face, and nothing will happen."

Only after Manager Cheng's repeated assurances did Second Brother Lin gradually feel relieved.

He started chatting with the two of them, and his insightful remarks along the way impressed Liu Yu and Manager Cheng time and time again.

Soon, the carriage arrived in the town and dropped off Second Brother Lin at the gate of the academy. Under his anxious gaze, the two of them got in the carriage and left.

The carriage soon stopped at the gate of the county government office. The driver lifted the curtain and Manager Cheng got off first, then took Liu Yu with him.

Liu Yu stood at the gate of the county government office with his hands behind his back, looking up at the plaque hanging above the gate.

On the green plaque, four large gold-plated characters are shining brightly in the sun: "Integrity and Honesty"

Liu Yu looked at these four big words and sneered instantly.

The two of them, riding in a carriage, stood motionless at the gate of the county government office, which immediately attracted the attention of the guards at the gate.

He walked up to the two of them, holding a whistle stick.

"We are taking a break today. We will not go to court. We will discuss the case tomorrow."

Liu Yu looked at the yamen runner and sneered, "It's not the New Year or the festival, why should we take a break? The common people have urgent matters to deal with, what should we do if we delay their business?"

The bailiff was scolded for no reason and wanted to get angry, but when he saw Liu Yu's imposing appearance and luxurious clothes, he couldn't figure out his background at once.

Fearing that he might cause trouble, he suppressed his impatience and said, "Mr. Hu has been very busy with official duties recently and has not slept for several nights. He is catching up on his sleep. If you have anything to ask, you can register at the concierge first. When Mr. Hu has rested, he will naturally tell you."

Liu Yu smiled and said, "I'm afraid you're overworked with drinking and sex and need a rest."

"What did you say?" The bailiff immediately realized that the man in front of him was looking for trouble, and his face darkened instantly.

He picked up the whistle stick and pointed it at Liu Yu, saying sternly, "I don't care who you are. If you act wildly, don't even look at where you are, get out of here. I'm in a good mood today and don't want to cause any trouble. If you say something hurtful again, don't blame me for dragging you in and giving you a beating."

Liu Yu didn't even look at the whistle stick pointed at his nose, and said coldly: "Don't say you are a small yamen runner, even your Lord Hu wouldn't dare to talk to me like this, go and pass the message, otherwise if you delay things, I will make you pay."

"You're looking for death!" The bailiff couldn't bear it any longer and swung his whistle stick to hit Liu Yu on the head.

Just as Liu Yu sneered, turned sideways, and was about to kick the boy over.

An urgent voice came from the county government office: "Stop hitting people."

As the voice fell, a slightly plump middle-aged man walked out of the county government office.

"Master Sun," the yamen runner looked at the newcomer with a puzzled look on his face, not understanding why he stopped him.

Master Sun ignored him and walked past him towards Manager Cheng.

With a smile on his face, he said, "Hey, Manager Cheng, what brings you here?"

He witnessed the entire process of the fight between Manager Cheng and County Magistrate Hu.

Manager Cheng not only has a lot of money but also extensive connections, and his network even extends to the prefect.

Although I don’t know what Manager Cheng is here for today, I absolutely cannot let the short-sighted guys under my command offend this great god.

He snatched the whistle stick from the yamen runner and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, Manager Cheng, I'm ignorant and offended you. Please forgive me."

"I wonder what brings you here this time?"

Shopkeeper Cheng smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. I just haven't met Magistrate Hu for a long time. Today, it just so happens that Mr. Liu next to me wants to meet Magistrate Hu, so I followed him. But it seems that you don't welcome old friends like us."

"How could that be?" Master Sun hastily apologized with a smile, kicked the bailiff, threw the whistle stick to him, and signaled him to get out with his eyes.

He then looked at Liu Yu, who was standing next to Manager Cheng. He saw that Liu Yu was tall, had an extraordinary bearing, and was dressed in luxurious clothes.

"Mr. Liu, the surname is Liu. Liu is the national surname!" Master Sun's eyes rolled around and he smiled hastily, "Please wait a moment, I'll go and pass it on."

After saying that, he turned and entered the county government office, went out through the back door and entered the backyard.

At this time, County Magistrate Hu was still sleeping soundly in his concubine's room, when he suddenly heard knocks on the door.

He suddenly woke up and yelled angrily, "Damn it, you want to die so early in the morning!"

Master Sun's voice came through the door.

"Master Hu, Manager Cheng and a young master are waiting for you outside."

"Manager Cheng? Which Manager Cheng?"

Magistrate Hu asked impatiently.

"It's Manager Cheng of Xiangmanlou," replied Master Sun.

When County Magistrate Hu heard this, he woke up instantly.

He thought quickly in his mind, "I don't have any friendship with him. When Manager Cheng first came to town to open a shop, the two sides had a fight. Later, it was the prefect who interceded and the war was settled. Why did he come to see me today?"

Although full of doubts, County Magistrate Hu still got up from the bed, woke up his concubine who was still sleeping, and asked her to help him put on his clothes.

After making sure that he was dressed properly, he walked slowly to the door and opened it with a loud noise.

Master Sun was waiting respectfully outside the door.

Magistrate Hu asked, "What's going on? Did he tell me why he wanted to see me?"

Master Sun glanced around the room, and Magistrate Hu waved his hand to indicate that everything was fine and he could talk without worry.

Master Sun then said, "Shopkeeper Cheng said that a young man named Liu wants to visit you."

"Liu? Guo's surname?" Magistrate Hu paused for a moment, wondering, "What is this old man up to? Is he looking for someone to cause trouble for me again?"

"Humph, so what if his last name is Liu? There are so many people with the last name Liu. If he wants to scare me, I want to see if he is qualified enough."

"Old Sun, take me over there. I want to see what tricks he has. How can I, an official appointed by the imperial court, be afraid of a merchant like him?" County Magistrate Hu snorted coldly.

Master Sun nodded repeatedly and led the way.

The two of them walked towards the county government office, one in front and one behind.

As soon as he entered, County Magistrate Hu saw Shopkeeper Cheng respectfully pouring tea for a young man sitting next to him.

Magistrate Hu sneered, "Mr. Cheng, what do you want to do today?"

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Cheng turned around and looked at him, smiling, "Hey, Magistrate Hu, are you up? I came here today to visit my old friend, Master Sun must have told you, why are you still putting on a sour face? Who are you showing it to?"

Magistrate Hu snorted coldly: "I am a businessman like you, what can I say? You have your ways, and I have my support. Since no one can do anything to anyone else, why do you have nothing better to do than to provoke me?"

"Oh, look at your temper. You've got something else in mind. I have an old friend of yours who wants to see you. I'm just a guide. Now that you're out, why don't you just catch up?"

Magistrate Hu looked at the young man sitting there and asked, "Is this the young man surnamed Liu you mentioned?"

He said in a rude tone: "You and I have never met before, and we have no grudges against each other. Why do you have to trouble me on behalf of this businessman?"

"Even if your last name is Liu, can you compare to those Liu masters in the capital? Those nobles may not attack me, so don't make yourself look boring."

Magistrate Hu did not beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"After all, he and Manager Cheng have already fallen out, and the prefect's later peace talks were just to keep the two of them separate. Today, he has come to provoke me again, so there is no need for me to give him this face."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man slowly stood up and asked in a teasing tone, "Really?"

Only then did Magistrate Hu see the young man's face clearly.

He was stunned for a moment, then his face turned pale in an instant. He stepped back three steps and hurriedly supported himself on the pillar to stop his retreat.