Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Ji Nuan agreed with a smile: "Exclusive monopoly is great! I'll be in charge of production, and you'll be in charge of sales. It's a worry-free experience!"

Since Jun Xianlan had already proposed the idea of a monopoly, Ji Nuan showed him the cream. She also asked Xi Que to fetch a basin of warm water and had Jun Xianlan and Mo Cong wash their hands with two bars of soap each.

After drying her hands with a cotton towel, Jun Xianlan commented, "The foam produced by this soap is incredibly fine, and my hands feel very moisturized after washing."

Mo Cong also said, "It's so slippery, Miss Ji, this thing is so clean for washing hands. All the dirt on my hands is washed away with just a little rubbing."

Ji Chuan took the soap from Mo Cong's hand curiously, "Really? Then let me try it too."

Mo Cong looked at Ji Chuan in surprise: "Has Third Young Master Ji never used it yet?"

"These were just made, and there are only a few of them. I haven't had time to replace them at home." Ji Nuan explained, "You can try using facial cream on your hands after washing. It will be more moisturizing in winter. My mother and I are using this, and the effect is on our faces." As she spoke, she raised her little face.

Jun Xianlan's eyes were filled with a hint of smile as she carefully examined Ji Nuan's face. It was indeed smooth, delicate, and so white that not even a pore could be found.

"If it had the same effect as you, this cream would sell like crazy!"

"That's going to drive people crazy!" Ji Nuan blinked her peach blossom eyes and responded brightly, "The initial supply can't meet market demand, and those who can't buy it will be going crazy with anxiety."

The two then discussed the various benefits and packaging of the soap, until the topic naturally turned to shipping prices.

Ji Nuan set the price at one tael and two qian for each bar of soap, but Jun Xianlan thought the price was a bit high.

Ji Nuan patiently explained, "This 1,200 wen price actually covers site fees, raw material procurement, labor costs, and R&D expenses. If you calculate carefully, our actual profit is only 200 wen, so this shipping price isn't that high."

Jun Xianlan frowned slightly and said, "R&D expenses? This is the first time I've heard of this term."

Ji Nuan further explained: "Currently, I have only launched soaps with two functions, but the market may demand more types of soaps, such as those for freckle removal and moisturizing, as we just discussed. To meet these needs, we must conduct research and development, which will naturally require considerable investment."

Jun Xianlan nodded, but still insisted on bargaining. "Even so, your profit of 200 wen seems a bit high. You know, my shops are all over Dong Chu, and even expanded to other countries. The quantity of goods I purchase each time is quite large, and the transportation costs are also not negligible. This will greatly increase my investment and naturally reduce my profit. After all, soap is a daily necessity, not just for the nobility. The high retail price may make it prohibitive for ordinary people."

Ji Nuan said confidently, "You can benefit ordinary people with low prices, and I can also help you sell it at a high price among the aristocracy. I have the ability to make soap into a fine product and sell it at the same price as ordinary square soap. Do you still think it's not profitable?"

Jun Xianlan pondered for a moment and finally nodded. "In that case, a price of 1,200 wen per piece is not unacceptable." He looked at Ji Nuan, confirming his intention to cooperate. "Miss Ji, you can start preparing the production site."

At this point, the cooperation on soap was finally settled.

Ji Nuan then asked, "So, what are Mr. Jun's plans for the cream cooperation?"

Jun Xianlan answered without hesitation: "Just like soap, I also hope to have an exclusive monopoly on facial cream."

Ji Nuan wasn't a pure businessman, and she didn't have the patience to waste on haggling. Therefore, she simply quoted the price of the cream. "I've set the price at eight taels of silver per can. No bargaining."

Jun Xianlan also readily agreed, "Okay, I accept, no bargaining!"

Jun Xianlan boarded the carriage with the contract signed and sealed by both parties.

He had a smile on his face, and it was clear that he didn't care about the shipping price. Mo Cong, watching from the side, was even more confused, not understanding why his own master was deliberately making things difficult for Ji Nuan over the shipping price.

He couldn't help but ask, "Sir, were you deliberately bargaining with Miss Ji just now?"

Jun Xianlan smiled softly, "If I agree right away, won't I be able to sign the contract and leave soon?"

Mo Cong was even more confused. "Young Master, are you stalling for time and don't want to leave?"

Jun Xianlan laughed even louder, a sly look flashing in her eyes: "Miss Ji is attracted by my looks and wants me to marry her."

When Mo Cong heard this, he was stunned: "Master, you...you take it seriously?"

Jun Xianlan nodded, looking serious: "I think her idea is very good."

Mo Cong: ...

Miss Ji was just joking, why did you take it so seriously? Didn't you refuse at the beginning?

This man is so fickle!

Fang Miaomiao hid not far away, watching Ji Chuan and Ji Nuan see Jun Xianlan off to the carriage outside the door.

I was shocked by the crowds of people following him, and even more shocked by his outstanding appearance.

She touched her chest.

If she could marry such a god-like person, she would probably wake up laughing in her dreams.

The Ji family might be more wealthy than what my aunt sees on the surface.

It was even more impossible for her to let go now. If she couldn't catch Ji Chuan, she could get the nobles of the Ji family.

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