I trade in both worlds

After watching Xu Ziqing and Xu Ziqi leave, Liu Fu thought to himself that the goods brought by the Xu brothers and sisters this time must be extraordinary, especially the glass.

Thinking of this, Liu Fu couldn't wait to hold the exquisite glass and hurried to Master Liu's study.

In the study, Mr. Liu was writing at his desk, his brows furrowed, as if he was worried. Liu Fu gently pushed the door open and respectfully presented the glass to him.

"Master, please take a look at this." Liu Fu said softly.

Mr. Liu looked up and saw the uniquely shaped glass at a glance.

He took the cup and examined it carefully. The cup was transparent, as clear as crystal, and the handle was designed just right, both beautiful and practical.

Especially the ingenious design of separating tea and water, which won Mr. Liu's praise.

"Good! What a great tea and water separator cup." Mr. Liu said excitedly, with a gleam in his eyes.

Seeing this, Liu Fu was secretly pleased. He knew that this glass would please Master Liu, so he told him about the other goods that the Xu brothers and sisters had brought.

"Master, the glasses that the Xu brothers and sisters brought this time are mainly for gifts. In addition to this one, there are nine left."

"However, they also bought ten sets of glass kettles of different styles from foreign countries, two sets of each style, each kettle with ten small glass teacups, as well as twenty half-length mirrors and fifty kilograms of white peppercorns."

Liu Fu finished speaking in one breath, and then quietly waited to see how Master Liu would react.

After hearing this, Mr. Liu stood up in shock, his eyes wide open.

"Fifty kilograms of white pepper? Is that really that much?" he asked in disbelief.

You know, this year Guangzhou only paid tribute of 55 kilograms of white pepper, but the Xu brothers and sisters actually brought almost a year's tribute from Guangzhou?

Liu Fu nodded quickly to confirm: "That's what they said, it shouldn't be false."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu felt an indescribable excitement in his heart.

The price of white pepper in Dayun Dynasty has reached more than 100 taels per pound, and it is still in short supply. You can't buy it even if you want to. Now, the Xu brothers and sisters actually brought ten pounds of white pepper.

"Good, good." Mr. Liu praised repeatedly, the joy in his heart was beyond words.

He then asked, "What about the glass kettle and teacup? Is there anything special about them?"

Liu Fu replied: "The Xu brothers and sisters said that those glass kettles and teacups have several different styles and they were all carefully selected."

"Moreover, each kettle comes with ten small glass tea cups, which is very practical. If it is put on the market, it will definitely be snapped up like crazy."

After hearing this, Mr. Liu became even more excited. He thought about how he had a headache choosing gifts every year for his birthday. Now with these unique glass products, he no longer had to worry about not being able to find special gifts.

"Okay, okay, the Xu brothers and sisters really helped me a lot." Master Liu said happily.

"You must take all the goods from them, even if they are expensive. Especially the ten kilograms of white pepper and glass products. I must take them all."

Liu Fu took the order and left, but he was secretly thinking about how to negotiate with the Xu brothers and sisters in the afternoon to get the best price.

Xu Ziqing and Xu Ziqi returned to the inn and immediately began to sort the goods.

They carefully arranged items such as glazed glass cups, glass kettles, small glass teacups, and wooden-framed half-length mirrors, waiting for Liu Fu's arrival.

In the afternoon, the sun shines gently on the bluestone slabs of Lai Fu Inn, adding a touch of warmth to this quaint inn.

Liu Fu was dressed in luxurious silk clothes, and was accompanied by his son Liu Zhuqing, the young steward.

The two of them walked into the gate of Lai Fu Inn with brisk steps.

The inn's waiter came up to greet them with a big smile on his face: "General Manager Liu, Junior Manager Liu, your presence really makes our inn shine."

"Please follow me, Mr. Xu and Miss Xu are waiting for you in the room."

Liu Fu smiled and nodded, then followed the waiter to Xu Ziqi's room.

When Xu Ziqing saw Liu Fu and his son coming, he quickly stood up to greet them: "General Manager Liu, please take a seat. We are busy sorting out the goods, so it's a bit messy, please excuse me."

Liu Fu waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay. This is the puppy Liu Zhuqing."

Liu Zhuqing bowed and said, "Mr. Xu, Miss Xu, I have heard a lot about you."

"Manager Liu." Xu Ziqi and Xu Ziqing responded.

Liu Fu's eyes fell on the goods, and he was filled with surprise. He walked to the goods and looked at them carefully.

He looked at the white pepper and asked, "Miss Xu, do you know where these white peppers come from?"

Xu Ziqing explained: "According to that foreign country, these white peppers were brought from the Arab world."

As she spoke, she grabbed a handful of white pepper from the bag, divided it into two portions, and handed each to Liu Fu and Liu Zhuqing.

"Just smell it, they have a rich aroma and a pure taste." There was a hint of pride in Xu Ziqing's words, and it was obvious that he was full of confidence in the quality of these white peppers.

Liu Fu looked at the dozen or so white peppercorns in his palm. Each one was plump and round, yellowish-white in color, and uniform in color, with a smooth surface and linear stripes.

He brought it to his nose and smelled it, and a unique aroma of white pepper came to his face, making him feel relaxed and happy.

Then he took one and put it in his mouth. After chewing it, it tasted spicy and warm, but compared to the tribute pepper, its spiciness was milder and more complex, with an indescribable sense of layering.

"Hiss~" Liu Fu couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration. The quality of this batch of white pepper was indeed beyond his expectations, even better than the tribute to the emperor.

Liu Zhuqing also noticed it. After looking at his father, he silently lowered his eyelids and continued to be a background board.

Liu Fu poured the white pepper in his hand back into the bag and nodded to show his satisfaction.

Then, his eyes were attracted by the half-length mirrors. The mirrors were as smooth as mirrors, clear and bright, reflecting the figures of people.

"What about these mirrors? Are they also from the Arab Empire?" Liu Fu asked curiously.

Xu Ziqi shook his head slightly and continued, "No, Chief Steward Liu. These mirrors were brought back from the Western Regions by foreign merchants."

"Each side has its own unique style, which is not only beautiful, but also can truly reflect the person's face without losing the true color."

Liu Fu secretly admired it. He reached out and gently touched the mirror, feeling its cool and smooth touch.

He looked at the glass kettles and teacups, as well as the exquisite glazed glass cups. Every item made his eyes light up, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart.

Each of these goods is of high quality and valuable. If they can cause a sensation in the capital, it will definitely bring considerable profits to the Liu family.