Peerless Young Master

"What a chance to make a fortune"

Li Xuan was also stunned. How could an opportunity to make a fortune arise while he was having a meal?

Captain Liu explained, "You all know about the Hundred Schools Competition. It will be held in Songjiao Mountain outside the city in less than a month.

Although it is called a competition of a hundred schools, there are definitely not that many people in reality, but there are still many people who go to the ring to watch the competition.

So many people must need food and drink, it’s impossible to let them cook for themselves.

In the past, the government provided them with food and drink, and these people gave money to the government;

You also know that the government only takes money and does nothing, so this matter falls into the hands of the people below.

With Boss Li’s skills, if he could get a spot, he would definitely make a lot of money.”

Li Xuan thought for a while and said: "Captain Liu, you also said that this matter is handled by the government. We just came here and are unfamiliar with the place. Where can we find anyone?"

“If it were before, I would definitely not tell you this;

Although the rice with toppings is indeed delicious, those people, despite their poverty, are quite arrogant and insist on having food cooked in big restaurants, and will make a big fuss if there is even the slightest difference.

But I just ate this thing, it looks insignificant, but it turned out to be delicious. If it is paired with wine, it will definitely suit those people’s appetites.”

“Everyone knows that the Hundred Sects Competition is a money-making business. In addition to some large restaurants that have pre-selected items, there are also some miscellaneous items that need to be provided by small restaurants.

Of course, that’s just what I said. If Boss Li is interested, he can go to Office Xu, he is the one who is in charge of this matter.”

"Since Captain Liu said it was a get-rich-quick scheme, who wouldn't want to be against money? I'll go find this Xu office tomorrow morning and see if I can get a spot."

Li Xuan thought about it and felt that this could be done.

They were originally planning to go and watch the Hundred Schools Competition, and if they could do some small business at the same time, it would be killing two birds with one stone.

Hundreds of people eat and drink, even if they only take up a small piece of the cake, they will not make any money by the time the Hundred Schools Competition is over.

After a stick of incense, Captain Liu rubbed his stomach and said: "Boss Li's food is still delicious. His cooking skills are so good. It's a pity that he doesn't open a big restaurant."

"I don't need that much ability, as long as I can support my family."

"Then I won't bother you anymore. I have to get up early tomorrow to patrol the streets."

"Then I'll see Captain Liu off."

Li Xuan stood up and saw Captain Liu off until he was far away, then he closed the door.

After returning to his seat, he asked, "What do you think of what Captain Liu said just now?"

"That's great. We are going to Songjiao Mountain to watch the Hundred Schools Competition anyway. We can watch the competition and make money at the same time. Isn't that better?" Xiao Xuan thought it was worth doing.

"Of course I know this can make money. What I mean is how much money are you prepared to pay to bribe Office Xu?" Li Xuan was speechless.

"And you want more money?" Xiao Xuan's pupils shrank.

"Didn't you hear Captain Liu say that this is a sure win, and everyone wants to make this deal?

If we don’t bribe this Xu Office, will he give us a place?”

Xiao Xuan thought about it and agreed. Everyone knew that this was a money-making business and would definitely try their best to get a spot. Bribing Xu's office would definitely be the safest way.

"Then how much do you want?"

"At least fifty taels."

"So much!" Xiao Xuan opened her mouth wide. Her restaurant was not a big one. A bowl of rice with toppings only cost twelve cents. How much would she have to sell to make back fifty taels?

"Fifty taels may not even be enough," Li Xuan shook his head. "For something like this, if it can be accomplished, it's a blessing. If it fails, it's fine. Anyway, I don't need the silver."

"Okay, fifty taels is fifty taels," Xiao Xuan accepted his fate, and then muttered, "These people are so evil, they ask for fifty taels of silver before anything is done."

…………

The next day.

The sky is full of rays of light.

Early in the morning, Li Xuan took the fifty taels of silver given to him by Xiao Xuan and prepared to go to meet Xu's office.

After finding out the location of Xu's office, he rushed towards it without stopping.

Half an hour later, Li Xuan arrived at a mansion, explained the reason to the guard, and was then led to a side hall.

He was surprised. He thought that since they came so early, there wouldn't be many people around. But he didn't expect that he would have to queue up. There were at least twenty people in front of him.

This surprised him a little. This Hundred Schools Competition was indeed very lucrative, attracting so many people to come to Xu's office, all wanting to get a piece of the pie.

It seems that the competition is very fierce now... Li Xuan thought for a while, then asked the person in front of him with a smile: "Brother, are you also here at Xu's office to ask for a place to participate in the Hundred Gates Business Competition?"

"Everyone who comes here comes for this purpose," the man said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Brother, do you know how many spots there are? Seeing so many people, I think they'll be taken before our spot comes."

"No one knows this, only Lord Xu knows it; if you don't want to queue, you can leave. Even if it is your turn and you are lucky enough to get a spot, you may not necessarily make any money."

"Why is that? I heard that as long as you get a spot, you can make money. Is there some trick to this?"

"You'll know once you get in," the man didn't say.

After two incense sticks, it was finally Li Xuan's turn.

He walked in and saw several people standing inside and one person sitting. He thought it was Xu's office.

"Master Xu, I'm here to apply for a spot in the Hundred Gates Competition."

Office Manager Xu did not speak, but a middle-aged man below him, who was as thin as a monkey and wearing a melon-shaped hat, spoke up:

"There are many people who want to do business in Baimen Dabi. What's your name? What do you do? What are your specialties?"

Li Xuan explained: "My name is Li Xuan. I opened a small restaurant by the Boxin Lake. I serve rice with toppings. It is delicious and inexpensive, and is very popular among the people living nearby."

The man came over and looked the place up and down: "This Hundred Gates Competition is no ordinary event. There are heroes from all walks of life here, good and bad mixed together. To avoid bloodshed, not everyone can go up there."

Li Xuan smiled knowingly, took out a bag and quietly put it in the man's hand: "Sir, don't look at me as gentle and refined, I have actually been practicing for two and a half years: I really want to participate in the Hundred Gates Competition to do business."

The man felt the weight of the bag, a smile in his eyes, then walked to Xu's office and quietly made a five gesture.

Seeing this, the latter understood what he meant and was willing to speak: "Since you want to go, I will naturally not stop you. How do you sell your meal?"

"My Lord, it's a rice bowl, twelve cents a portion."

"What? Twelve cents a piece. It's obviously shoddy. This chivalrous man has traveled far and wide and has eaten all kinds of delicious food. What if someone gets sick after eating this kind of food? Get out of here quickly." Office Manager Xu's attitude changed drastically.

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, he couldn't do it anymore. He glanced at the man beside him and saw him pointing his finger upwards;

He said tentatively: "Sir, I am wrong. It is fifty cents per copy, not twelve cents."

"That's right, twelve coins are for human consumption."

Hearing this, Xu Banchu's expression finally warmed up, and then he gave the man a look.

The latter walked up to Li Xuan again and whispered, "Your Excellency already knows your intentions, but you also know that there are too many people coming here to ask you for favors.

This chivalrous man is not an ordinary person. If something goes wrong after eating, it will cause a big headache for the officials.

Therefore, in order to put an end to this problem, the officials issued an order that all merchants who obtained the quota must pay 30% of their profits as a deposit.

Of course, if nothing goes wrong, I will definitely return it to you, so you don’t have to worry about that.”

Li Xuan's head was buzzing. He was not stupid, so how could he not understand what the other party meant?

What a bullshit deposit, it's clearly just a commission.

Only now did he understand why some people outside said that even if he got a place, he would not make any money.

It seems that Xu's office is taking advantage of all three companies and making a profit no matter how hard they try.

Dog day.

Li Xuan cursed in his heart, but smiled: "I understand, I understand."