Otoharu

Chapter 215 Going to the State Capital

Mrs. Wu sighed, and said: "My husband-in-law also told me a few days ago that the market for story books is very sluggish these days, and the books of those best-selling authors are not easy to sell, let alone writing this "Journey to the West". The author of "Records" is just an unknown newcomer."

"But our book is good. Didn't the third brother read it? As long as someone buys this book, they will know how good it is." Jiang said anxiously.

"But the premise is that someone will buy it. The guys in the shop have been trying their best to promote this book these two days, but there are very few people who buy it. If this continues, the situation is really not optimistic." Wu said again Sighed.

Mrs. Jiang frowned, and felt that she needed to discuss this with her husband and Shanqing, so she said to Mrs. Wu, "Thank you, sister-in-law, for telling me about this. I need to discuss it with Mr. Xiang. He has more knowledge than me, so he may think of something more. Method."

"Okay." Wu replied with a nod, and then persuaded, "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. Selling books has always been a slow process. We all know that Journey to the West is a good book. As long as someone buys it, it will definitely be sold." Pass it on ten times and pass it on to a hundred, the fragrance of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, and there will always be improvement."

"Then I will lend you a good word, sister-in-law." Jiang Shi just forced a smile, but her heart was still full of worries.

When Li Yan and Jiang Shanqing came back in the afternoon, Mrs. Jiang quickly told them about it.

"What do you think about this matter? This is a new book. It's not well-known, and there are not many people who buy it." Jiang said with a sigh. She was worried all afternoon and didn't have a good lunch.

Li Yan was also a little worried, but there was nothing he could do. He was just a scholar and had never done business. At most, he would mobilize his classmates and friends around him to help buy a few books, and there was nothing else he could do.

Jiang Shanqing was not in a hurry, still very calm, as if he had expected this situation, and said calmly: "It is normal that the book cannot be sold, after all, the person who wrote the book is not famous, but as long as the publicity is in place, I am not afraid that it will not be sold." go out."

"How to publicize? We don't have any contacts in the state capital." Jiang asked immediately.

"Go to a teahouse or a restaurant and find a storyteller. The book Journey to the West is very suitable for storytelling. As long as there are more people who listen to it, everyone will definitely want to buy a book to read the story behind." Jiang Shanqing has already thought of a way, and said immediately .

"Good idea!" Jiang Shi and Li Yan said in unison.

"Then I'll go to the state capital tomorrow and find a few more storytellers to help us publicize this book. Just a few days ago, sister-in-law Xin also invited me to the state capital bookstore to have a look."

"Mother, I'm going to the state capital too!" Li Meier, who was listening to making soy sauce, jumped up and said immediately when she heard that Mrs. Jiang was going to the state capital.

"Don't mess around, mother is going to do business, not to play, so it's not easy to take you," Jiang Shi immediately killed Li Mei'er's idea, frowning and taught.

Li Mei'er gave up so easily, she kept pestering Jiang and said, "Mother, just take me with you, I promise to be obedient and help you."

Mrs. Jiang was unmoved, and still said with a straight face: "No, you are so old, and the state capital is so big, and we are not familiar with the place, so it will be great if something happens."

Li Mei'er pursed her lips, seeing that Jiang shi wouldn't move, she turned to her father and Jiang Shanqing for help.

After all, Li Yan still dotes on his daughter, he coughed and said, "Just take Mei Meier, she has never been to the state capital since she grew up, it's good to see the world."

When Jiang heard this, she glared at Li Yan, "Mother is right, our daughter was spoiled by you, and we follow her temperament in everything, this time I won't let her say anything."

Seeing that her father was useless, Li Meier became more and more anxious, and winked at Jiang Shanqing who was beside her.

Jiang Shanqing was a little helpless, seeing the pitiful appearance of the little girl, he still said: "Auntie, I also want to go and see together, so let sister Meier come with me."

Jiang Shanqing made a request, but it was hard for Jiang to refuse, because he seldom asked for anything on weekdays, this was a rare occasion, and it was naturally difficult for Jiang to respond.

"Okay then, let's go together, but I'm always a little worried that there are only mother and Brother Kang left at home." Jiang sighed and finally compromised.

"Let's ask mother what she means. If you are worried, just let A Xu and his wife stay at home for a few days." Li Yan comforted Jiang with a smile.

When Mrs. Li heard that they were going to the state capital, she didn't have any complaints, but she felt a little distressed for Yinzi. She heard that Li Xin's family invited them over, and they didn't have to worry about board and lodging on the way, so she patted her thigh and said, "Go! Why is it such a good thing? Don't go, just to see how our book is selling, and you can't lose a lot of money if you invest in it."

"Grandmother, I went to the state capital, and I will definitely bring you a gift back." Li Meier said with a smile on her face, because Jiang agreed to take her to the state capital, the smile on her face never stopped.

"Damn girl, don't spend money recklessly. My old man doesn't need anything. I don't need to buy things back home. The things in the state capital are so expensive, not as good as the ones in our town." Mrs. Li immediately dispelled Li Meier's dangerous thoughts.

"That's not true. I heard from my uncle before that many things in this state capital are cheaper than those in our town, and there are more patterns, such as clothing materials. Many of those in our town are outdated patterns, no They look good and are expensive, and the ones in state shops are all fashionable." Li Meier immediately retorted eloquently.

"Really?" Mrs. Li asked with some disbelief. Except for the few years when she first got married, she followed her husband to the state capital a few times, but she never went there again. She is not very clear about what the state capital looks like now.

"Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, grandma, you can go with us. Anyway, so many of us have gone, and you and Brother Kang are not bad." Li Meier thinks it's good for the family to go to the state capital for a stroll of.

"It's fine for you little ones to follow, how can I follow along as an old man, I still have this old face." Old lady Li shook her head again and again.

"Mother, it's okay. If you want to go, we can find a hotel alone. I didn't want to take advantage of Third Brother Xin's house." Jiang said with a smile.

When Mrs. Li heard this, her head shook like a rattle, and she refused again and again, "No! No! How much will it cost? Ah Xin already has a house in the state capital, and it's not a problem to spare a few rooms for you to live in." , and ran to stay at the inn, burning too much money!"

Brother Kang actually wanted to go, but he was influenced by Mrs. Li all the year round, and he was also a little money fanatic. He immediately echoed his grandmother and said, "No! No!"

"Oh, it's my brother Kang who keeps the money, grandma." Mrs. Li hugged Kang Geer and kissed her, which made Kang brother "giggle" and laughed. Jiang saw that Mrs. Li was so persistent, so she No more persuasion.

(End of this chapter)