perfumer

After the family separation, Manniang was still worried that Bai Xin's attitude towards their family had changed, and she was always cautious, lest she offend him, but after a few days, Manniang found that there was no change before the separation. , put a hanging heart back into his stomach, and only then did he think seriously about the other party's original intention to separate the family, and realized that Bai Xin really put his heart out for their family's good, feeling ashamed in his heart, hugging the dog The son coaxed softly: "My son, you must study hard in the future. This is thanks to your third uncle who created the conditions for you."

After five or six days of busy work, the shop and the rooms on the second and third floors were finally cleaned up. The repainted walls were clean and tidy, and the flower balls woven by the female family members of the Bai family were hung high. They were colorful and very cute, and the counter was also finished. Yes, neatly placed on three sides.

The second and third floors are used for living, and now they have moved in simple furniture. Mrs. Cao is concerned about money, and Bai Xin is a little nervous right now, so she only bought a bed, a stool, and a few cabinets. The house is enough. Mrs. Cao and Wu Niang One room, one room for the aunt, one room for Bai Xin, and one room for the eldest brother and sister-in-law.

When the building on Panlou Street was first built, it was for commercial use, and the walls were extremely thin. If you talk loudly in this room, you can hear the constant chatter from the next door. Mrs. Cao still wants to hug her grandson, but she knows that Bai Xin will not be counted on in a short time. , simply let Da Lang and Man Niang live on the third floor, and the young couple will not be embarrassed to make out.Manniang saw her mother-in-law's intentions, her face was as big as a boiled shrimp, and she didn't dare to look up.

Bai Xin's business has expanded, so he will use more spices in the future, and he will suffer a loss if he buys from other spice shops. Even if the other party promises to lower the price for him, there is a floor in the middle, so there is no reason why other shops don't make money , How much came, how much sold to him.

When Bai Xin first moved here, it was already rumored that he was going to open a spice shop, and it didn't take long for some merchants who traveled all over the country to sell incense to come to him.

It's just that these businessmen are mercenary, and they have inquired about the Bai family before they came here. They don't know the origin of the Bai family, but they only know that his family speaks with a foreign accent. Big children can't help but feel deceitful.

Pointing to the goods he brought, the incense vendor boasted extravagantly, "My benzoin was brought from the country of Kucha. It smells fragrant and strong..."

Bai Xin glanced at it, picked out a piece, held it in his hand and shook it, seeing that it was brown in different shades and shaped like a walnut, his heart sank, and his face showed displeasure.

Fragrance dealers are used to watching words and expressions, and seeing the other party like this, they slowed down.

Bai Xin is usually a very easy-going person, and he doesn't like to be hostile to others, but when facing someone who intends to deceive, he has no reason to show a good face, which makes people look down upon him. He raised his eyebrows and casually took the piece of incense Throwing it back, he said harshly, "You benzoin, it's fake."

The incense vendor was taken aback, and paid attention secretly, but thought that the other party was deceiving him, and he was still stubborn, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. I, Zhao Laosan, have been in the spice business for more than ten years. If you ask, how can I sell it?" Fake?"

Bai Xin snorted coldly, "Since you have been working for more than ten years, you are not afraid of smashing your own brand? Let people know that you sell fake products?"

Zhao Laosan also put on a serious face, "Hey, what are you talking about? Don't pretend to understand, thinking that you have seen a few spices, and you know everything."

Bai Xin raised his hand and pointed, "Do you dare to let me test it?"

"How to test?" Zhao Laosan looked at him with hanging eyes. His skin was already dark, and his face was dry and rough due to the wind blowing in the capital. He made this expression again, as if he was threatening.

Bai Xin ignored him, but looked at his elder brother and said, "Brother, go and get the incense burner, and a piece of paper."

When Zhao Laosan heard about taking the paper, he immediately felt guilty, and his expression was not as tough as before, but he still held on.

Until Bai Dalang brought the two things, Bai Xin picked out the incense that he just threw back and put it in his hand, without looking at Zhao Laosan, he lowered his head and focused on fiddling with the incense burner, scraping the ashes inside slowly with the incense shovel, "Benzoin It is not suitable to be burned, and it has the effect of enlightening and clearing the mind, and the smoke is strong, so it is said that it can pass through the gods. If this is true, the smoke can easily pass through this piece of paper..." Speaking of this, he He tapped the paper on the table and made two muffled beeps, "If it's fake, the smoke will be blocked by the paper and scattered around."

After speaking, pick up the incense and light the fire.

Zhao Laosan's back was already covered with sweat, and he thought that he really met an expert, so he put away his negligence, and suddenly stepped forward to grab Bai Xin's hand, pressed it, and stopped it, and squeezed a smiling face , Be careful, "Shopkeeper Bai, you have sharp eyesight, maybe it was the gang under my hands who got it mixed up, I'm sorry, I got the wrong goods this time."

Bai Dalang watched from the side, seeing that it was indeed a fake, he was so angry at the other party's vicious thoughts, his eyes stared like copper bells, almost bursting out of sparks. The reporter also felt guilty, and kept saying that he had taken the wrong one.

Bai Xin didn't insist on forcing him to admit deliberate fraud, and he wasn't annoyed. He said slowly, "It doesn't matter if you get the wrong one, just get the right one next time. Mr. Zhao, you have traveled all over the world, you have a lot of knowledge, and you have done a lot of business. I don’t pay much attention to small profits, if I’m sloppy, my subordinates will be fooled.”

Zhao Laosan went down the donkey along the slope, "Yes, yes, I have been too busy recently, this time I asked my subordinates to prepare the goods, and I didn't look at them when I came. No, it made shopkeeper Bai unhappy. I, Zhao Laosan I’m sorry I’m not here, hurry up, and I’ll send you a batch of spices.” He sighed and complained a few words to his staff, and what he said seemed to be true.

The next day, Mr. Zhao came again early in the morning. He was used to running the route of Kucha country, and he brought several kinds of spices that are rich in Kucha country. The attitude is enthusiastic, as if the unpleasant thing yesterday did not happen.

Bai Xin didn't use this as a threat, just don't mention black and white, just let it go.

After Zhao Laosan left, Da Lang was still indignant, and couldn't help but said: "This man is so thick-skinned that he seems to have nothing to do, third brother, he once had the intention of cheating, how do you get money from him? "

"Brother, this Zhao Laosan has some reputation in this industry anyway, so it is not easy to offend. This benzoin can emit many fragrances, and it is used more often, and the price he gives is cheap. There is no reason to spend more money to get angry with him. Get the goods from other places, and besides, I showed him something yesterday, this person will not be contemptuous and foolish again in the future."

Dalang had nothing to say, so he read a few words. This man from the capital has so many eyes.

Seeing that all kinds of spices are almost imported, and the signboard is also made, the three characters of Tianxiangtang are simple and stable, hanging high above the door frame, showing dignity and luxury. The rest of the Bai family can't understand the artistic conception of calligraphy. I think it looks like flying dragons and phoenixes, very beautiful.

Bai Xin felt that there were too few fragrances for sale, and he was so busy these days that he didn't have time to make new ones, so he simply changed the recipe of soap dumplings, filled them with different spices, and made soaps of different colors and scents For the dumpling, I also customized some molds similar to making moon cakes, and made many soap dumplings in different shapes, including peonies, hibiscus, lotus, plum blossoms and other flowers, which were placed in exquisite wooden boxes and placed on a whole counter.

The soap dumplings are colorful and have different styles, as if they are in a flower garden, people like it at the first glance, wishing to buy them all back, but not willing to use them.

Seeing that everything was generally done, Bai Xin didn't dare to delay any longer. He picked the nearest auspicious day and bought a few firecrackers. When the auspicious time came, he set it off at the door.

He has already invited Cheng Wenren, Xie Guanren, Zhao Laosan, the owner of the bathroom, Xia's mother, and some officials he had contacted before.The dozen or so shopkeepers who bought goods from Bai Xin knew that Bai Xin was open, so they had been idle for half a day, and came over with gifts. There was an endless stream, but it was lively.

Bai Xin knew that they were there, and the other real customers were afraid that they were all men, so they were embarrassed to come in. After talking in the store, they moved to Zhenxiu Building, with Bai Xin as company, and the shop was temporarily handed over to the elder brother and elder sister. , and Xia's mother followed suit.

The two officials saw that Bai Xin knew Cheng Wenren, and they seemed to have a relationship, unlike casual acquaintances, they finally calmed down a lot, honestly said "Second Young Master Cheng" to Cheng Wenren, and their attitude was a little flattering.

Cheng Wenren didn't take Qiao, but crossed his hands to return the gift, and said with a smile: "Bai Sanlang is my friend, and I will ask some officials to take care of him in the future."

Those two people hurriedly said, dare not dare.

None of the people here have any conflicts with Bai Xin's interests, and they can't wait for his business to flourish, especially those bathhouse owners, who see that Bai Xin's soap dumplings are becoming more and more exquisite, but they don't mention the price increase at all, and they praise him in their hearts Work openly.

Pushing the cups and changing the cups, everyone ate very comfortably. They all knew that Bai Sanlang was the backbone of the Bai family, the person in power, and they also knew that the shop opened on the first day. , and looking at Cheng Wenren's face, he let him go back early.

Bai Xin thought about opening the store on the first day. He was afraid that he would not be well-known, and those who stayed in the store were dull elder brothers and sisters. He thought that he would not be able to sell anything. Who knew that when he returned home, his elder brother blushed with excitement and rushed to report to him. How many soap dumplings, how many rouge creams and face powders were sold.

Xia's mother also helped out, as if she had a lot of credit here.

After all, this Panlou Street is bustling and bustling, and his shop is newly opened. Many people came in with a curious attitude, and were immediately attracted by the soap dumplings. I cared about the little money, saw that I liked it, and bought it with a big wave of my hand, thinking about which one to give as a good friend.

Bai Xin couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw that there were people visiting the store just after it opened, and he was even more grateful to Cheng Wenren for finding such a good place for him.