Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

"I will be here in person for this spring banquet. The materials and manpower will be arranged. You just have to do it." He gave a look to Shopkeeper Xu, who understood and took out two silver bills from his purse and placed them on the table.

"Here's two hundred taels. Take it. I'm thinking we'll need a lot of things for this spring banquet, so I'll leave the procurement of the ingredients to you. Actually, I'm afraid what they buy won't suit your tastes. As for the rest, just discuss it with Shopkeeper Xu." He took a sip of tea and continued, "If you're short on manpower, just ask. I'll arrange for someone to run errands for you, or you can find someone yourself and I'll pay for them. As for the itinerary and the entertainment activities you arrange, I'll also assign people to assist you. Just ask."

"Oh, if you don't have enough money, just let me know or tell Shopkeeper Xu, and he'll make it up to you right away."

After hearing this, the Chen family naturally agreed. Xu Minglang was a sensible person. The family had been worrying about the money for the past two days.

He continued, "Don't worry about the entire cost of this Spring Banquet. We'll cover it all. Not only that, I'll also charge you for the dishes and snacks, ensuring you don't get any shortfalls. Your help will also be paid handsomely, and I'll give you 60% of the proceeds from this banquet."

Hiss~~Everyone took a deep breath when they heard this. This is too generous.

"Uncle Xu, you are too polite. If you do this, won't you lose money?"

This girl now changes her tone to call me uncle. She is really smart.

"I won't lose money. There are many wealthy families in Ruyi County. Even if I lose money, it won't be a big deal for me."

As expected, he was very wealthy: "Uncle Xu, do you have any other requests?"

"Hey, you're really smart, girl. Uncle Xu looked at the attractions you wrote and thought they were so novel and ingenious that they would be a great fortune if they could be sold outside, so Uncle Xu wants to discuss business with you."

It turns out that after going through so many twists and turns, you were interested in these things. Your vision is indeed sharp.

"I don't know, how does Uncle Xu want to talk?"

"Everything you make, whether it's food or toys, will be sold to our Xu's Trading Company. We only need to take 30% of the profit. We also guarantee that during this period, our Xu's Trading Company will not copy your products. Ensure that they are unique."

This offer was truly tempting. Apart from the Xu family being an imperial merchant, the fact that this restaurant was owned by the entire Great Xia Dynasty gave one an idea of ​​their power. The entire family couldn't conceal their excitement, and they all looked at Qing Ning eagerly.

Qing Ning lowered her head and thought for a long time, and Xu Minglang did not urge her.

"Uncle Xu, I agree with this idea, but I have a few requests. If you agree, we can sign the contract right here and now."

"You say," Xu Minglang said in full, deliberately wanting to see if Qing Ning really had a talent for business.

"First, my family must retail all our goods in Ruyi County independently, without being bound by the contract. Second, all goods must be branded under the Chen family's name, and you, the Xu family, are not allowed to change it without authorization. Third, this cooperation period is three years, and upon expiration, we will select a new partner."

After Qing Ning finished speaking, she looked at Xu Minglang, who was deep in thought. After a long while, she said, "The first one is fine, but it can't leave this county, and it can't be sold in bulk to other businesses."

"Can"

"Secondly, I also agree that our Xu's Trading Company will not alter your branding on any of your goods. But regarding the third point, isn't the deadline a bit too short?"

"Uncle Xu, you've traveled a lot and seen more of the world than the rest of us. You must have seen a lot of new and interesting things. What do you think of these things of mine?" Qing Ning asked instead of answering.

"These things are of course good. Once they're put out there, they're bound to attract buyers."

"Besides, even if there are a lot of good things, they will eventually run out. Isn't three years enough for you to grab this first wave of wealth? Scarcity makes things valuable. It's not difficult to understand that there will always be people who will follow the trend and try to make money. Then there will be more things and more choices, so won't you make less money? I think three years is a perfect period. If Uncle Xu is still willing to cooperate by then, you can come and bid. The highest bidder wins."

After saying that, he raised his eyebrows and smiled at Xu Minglang with a mischievous look on his face.

Well, I really underestimated this girl. She has no mercy at all and is very calculating about everything.

"Of course, if we have a pleasant cooperation, we can give priority to Xu's Company when the bidding is due."

"Okay, I agree. Bring paper and pen to write the contract." Xu Minglang made the decision by slamming the table. The sound scared everyone in the room.

Qingwu went into the room to get paper and pen and handed it over with both hands.

"Girl, do you have any requirements for this contract?" Xu Minglang asked again before writing.

"Of course, the contract must clearly state the mode of cooperation and the term~~~~~~~~~~" Qing Ning said everything in one breath, and also explained the obligations that both parties need to fulfill, the penalties for violations, etc.

Xu Minglang couldn't write for a long time. This was the first time he had heard of such a contract, but it was really good. All the interests and relationships were listed in detail.

It would be fine if I couldn't kidnap this girl, but I am determined to marry her. I will ask her to let me be her godfather later. Everyone doesn't know that Xu Minglang is determined to have Qingning as his goddaughter.

After some thought, Xu Minglang finished writing the deed, making three copies for Qingning to review. Qingning, who could now recognize a good number of characters and even guessed, could read it from beginning to end without missing anything. Then she had Father Chen and her sign their names together. Xu Minglang followed suit, affixing the Xu Company seal.

"I will take these three copies to the county government office to get them stamped as backup, and then send one copy over after it's stamped." He put the deed away and handed it to Shopkeeper Xu.

"Uncle Xu, wait a minute. I've asked Mr. Yu Wu to draw the brochure and invitations for the spring banquet. It's just right for you to take a look at them together and see if there are any changes needed." As he said that, he jumped off Tan's lap and went to the room to get the things out for the two of them to see.

Xu Minglang couldn't hide his surprise when he saw the album and invitation. He carefully took them and examined them. The paintings and calligraphy were the works of a master, and they looked like the work of Mr. Xianshi.

"Qing Ning, who made these?"

"This was written by my husband, Mr. Yu Wu."

Qing Ning knew that Mr. Wu was good at calligraphy and painting, but Xu Minglang was a little too excited.

"But is there anything else?"

"No more. I'll just make these two first. After you've seen them, I'll make more. Three cents a piece."

"What? Only three cents? This painting is worth more than three thousand cents. You really know how to appreciate it." Well, she was being despised.

"This green lemon, if Mr. Yu Wu can paint it for 300 wen per piece, then I'll ask you to paint me a Spring Banquet for 1,000 taels."

This time it wasn't just Qing Ning, everyone in the room opened their mouths wide and was stunned by the shock.

"Brother, do you think Mr. Xu is stupid? He spent one thousand taels to buy a painting." Qingyu asked Qingwu beside him in a low voice, but Qingwu rolled his eyes and ignored him.

Qing Ning was thinking, "Mr. Guaiguai's paintings are so valuable, why bother doing business? A painting costs a thousand taels."

Seeing everyone's surprise, Xu Minglang said, "You don't know that if this is a calligraphy and painting by a great scholar from an aristocratic family, it would be worth a fortune. I see that Mr. Wu's calligraphy and painting have the style of a contemporary great scholar, so this thousand taels is definitely worth it. I'm just afraid that Mr. Wu will feel wronged."

"I'll go ask Mr. Wu, and if he's willing, I'll pass it on." Qing Ning didn't dare to agree, and still had to ask Mr. Wu's opinion.

"Okay, okay, I'll wait for your good news." Xu Minglang was very excited after hearing that. He carefully folded the drawing and put it in his arms, looking as if he had got some treasure.

Seeing that it was getting late and the Chen family looked exhausted, they said goodbye and returned to the city. Qingke packed the two snacks he had made and the rest into baskets for them to take back.

He accepted the snacks without hesitation and the Chen family sent him out of the yard, only returning after they saw him get on the carriage and drive away.