I trade in both worlds

In the evening, Master Liu Yuan came back.

He was wearing a luxurious robe and walked into the study with steady steps.

Liu Fu stood respectfully at the door of the study and went forward to greet him: "Master, you are back."

Liu Yuan nodded, walked into the study and sat down, then looked at Liu Fu who followed him in and asked, "What's the matter?"

Liu Fu immediately told the master about Fengjie's proposal and showed him the two exquisite bags.

He carefully placed the bag on the desk, then stepped aside and waited for the master's reaction.

Liu Yuan picked up the bag, his eyes sparkling with surprise.

He took in every detail, from the silver thread to the butterfly clasp to the inner workings of the bag.

Liu Yuan had to admit that these two bags were indeed exquisite, with novel and unique designs.

He looked up at Liu Fu and asked, "Is this bag really made by Madam Xu?" His voice revealed a hint of surprise and admiration.

Liu Fu nodded and said, "Yes, sir."

"What do you think?" Liu Yuan asked while fiddling with the lucky bag.

Liu Fu lowered his head and replied respectfully: "From the bags, we can see that Madam Xu not only has good craftsmanship, but also has novel designs. I think if I can cooperate with her, I will definitely be able to open up a new market."

The master was silent for a while, as if thinking about something. Then he asked, "Why didn't Sister Feng suggest opening a workshop in the capital? Isn't the market in the capital bigger?"

Liu Fu explained: "Sister Feng said that Guoyue County is close to Youzhou and is rich in furs, and the price is lower than that in the capital. Opening a workshop there will cost much less."

"Plus, Madam Xu is in Guoyue County, and every time she produces a new picture, she has to travel back and forth, which is a waste of time. Therefore, she thinks it is more appropriate to open a workshop in Guoyue County."

After listening to this, Liu Yuan nodded. He had to admit that Feng Jie was a smart and capable woman, and the bag she brought this time really caught his eye.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's follow Sister Feng's plan. Tell her that I agree with her plan and ask her to open a workshop in Guoyue County as soon as possible. I will send someone to assist her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fu bowed and said, "Yes, sir."

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to break with daylight, and the streets and alleys of the capital were still immersed in tranquility.

In the inn, Sister Feng had already gotten up and was busy packing her luggage, getting ready to go out.

She was both excited and nervous, wondering whether Master Liu Yuan would agree to her plan.

At this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the door, followed by Liu Fu's voice: "Manager Feng, are you there?"

When Fengjie opened the door, she was startled to see Liu Fu and Li Shun standing at the door.

Liu Fu and Li Shun were also frightened by the door suddenly opening. The three of them smiled at each other and the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.

"Master Steward Liu, what's the matter that brings you to see me so early?" There was a hint of surprise in her voice, but more of it was an expectation that was difficult to conceal.

She knew that Liu Fu's arrival was probably related to her plan.

Liu Fu smiled and said, "Manager Feng, the master agrees with your plan. He wants you to open a workshop in Guoyue County as soon as possible, and he will send someone to assist you."

Feng Jie was excited when she heard this. She knew what this decision meant to her and Xu Xu.

She looked at Liu Fu gratefully and said, "Really? That's great. Thank you, Chief Steward Liu, and thank you, Master, for your trust."

Liu Fu nodded and said with a smile: "Of course it is true. The master values your plan very much and believes in your ability. Don't worry, I will send someone to assist you in handling all matters."

At this time, Li Shun stepped forward, bowed to Sister Feng and said, "Manager Feng, I am Li Shun, and I once assisted in the management of the workshop in the capital."

"This time the master sent me to assist you in opening a workshop in Guoyue County. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

Fengjie took a look at Li Shun and saw that he was tall and strong with an honest face, so she felt a bit favorable towards him.

She smiled and said, "So it's Manager Li. I've heard of your name for a long time. It's great to have you assist me this time. I believe that with your help, our workshop will be able to open smoothly."

Liu Fu looked at the two with satisfaction. Li Shun was a capable man, and Sister Feng was also a smart and capable woman. He believed that with their joint efforts, the workshop in Guoyue County would surely be successful.

He smiled and said to the two of them, "Well, it's still early now. You can go to the restaurant of the inn to have breakfast first, and then discuss the workshop matters in detail."

Fengjie and Li Shun nodded in agreement. They went to the lobby of the inn and sat down by the window. Liu Fu went back home first.

There were not many people in the lobby, only a few early risers having their meals.

Fengjie and Li Shun ordered some side dishes and porridge and started chatting while eating.

"Manager Li, are you familiar with the situation in Guoyue County?" asked Sister Feng.

Li Shun nodded and said, "I'm quite familiar with it. I've been in Guoyue County for more than half a year. It's close to Youzhou and has rich fur resources, which is a great advantage for our bag production."

After hearing what Li Shun said, Fengjie felt more confident.

"Manager Li, for a bag workshop, the supply of raw materials is crucial to production. If we can find a stable fur supplier in Guoyue County, our production costs will be greatly reduced." Sister Feng suddenly said.

Li Shun nodded in agreement and replied, "That's right, Shopkeeper Feng. We have several fur suppliers that we often cooperate with near Youzhou. We can visit them when the time comes."

Fengjie's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Manager Li, I'll give this piece to you."

"No problem." Li Shun bowed and agreed with a smile.

Next, the two began to discuss the workshop in detail.

Li Shun took out a blueprint from his arms and slowly unfolded it. It was a carefully drawn layout of a workshop, with every detail carefully considered.

Sister Feng's eyes popped out in shock, and she exclaimed, "Manager Li, you drew the layout of the workshop in just one night? That's amazing."

Li Shun smiled and shook his hands: "No, no, thank you for the compliment."

After being humble, he continued, "First, we need to determine the scale of the workshop. According to my estimation, we can rent a medium-sized courtyard in the initial stage, which can accommodate about 20 to 30 craftsmen."

"The courtyard is divided into four major areas: raw material warehouse, workshop, finished product warehouse and accounting office."

"The workshop will be divided into three areas: cutting, sewing and decoration to ensure a smooth process." Li Shun pointed to the drawings and explained in detail.

Sister Feng listened carefully, nodded from time to time, with a thoughtful gleam in her eyes: "This layout is very reasonable."