Chapter 75

Li Mao's cigarettes are very popular in the city, and they are famous in the circle of rich businessmen and celebrities.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the official opening. Early in the morning, Su Zongyao sent someone to urge Su Chengrui, saying that he would take her to celebrate and give gifts.

The carriage was blocked on Chaoyang Street. Hearing the noise outside, Su Zongyao raised the curtain and looked at the crowd passing by outside with a little emotion.

Who would have thought that just a month ago, this place was still desolate, with few people living here.

The entrance of the shop was covered with bright red silk and satin, and many people gathered in front of it.In addition to the many rich and noble people in the city who came to celebrate, most of them wanted to discuss cooperation by giving gifts during the celebration.

Su Chengrui got out of the carriage behind Su Zongyao, and immediately someone greeted them and led them forward. Su Zongyao told Uncle Zhong to deliver the gift he had prepared.

From a long distance away, he saw Li Mao surrounded by stars and moons in the middle of the crowd.

Li Mao also dressed up carefully today, with a green gown over the brown brocade clothes, black silk combed meticulously behind his head, and a brown gauze cap.

Sweeping away the desperation and frown that had been forced to a desperate situation before, the brows are now full of vigor, and the demeanor of youth can be vaguely seen.

Seeing Su Chengrui's side, Li Mao hurriedly said a few words to the people around him, then walked towards them, cupped his hands and said, "Sister Zong Yao is able to come to visit, it's really a splendor!"

"Where is there! Zong Yao really admires how Li shopkeeper has done business so well." Su Zongyao exchanged a few words with her, then pointed to Su Chengrui who was beside him and said, "This is the little girl, Su Mu." Mu'er, I haven't said hello to your Aunt Li yet."

Su Chengrui smiled lightly and said, "Aunt Li."

"Miss Su, you really are a good-looking talent! At such a young age, you have the demeanor of your younger sister, and you will definitely accomplish a lot in the future."

Su Zongyao laughed heartily, obviously enjoying Li Mao's praise very much.

The servants came forward to report that it was the magistrate Liu who came to congratulate him.Li Maochong said "excuse me" to the two of them, and then led his people to the carriage to meet them.

Many people around recognized Su Zongyao's identity, and they wanted to come up for a chat with an excuse. Su Zongyao responded casually, then pointed to the slightly thin figure at the top of the stairs on the second floor, and said to Su Chengrui, "Mu'er, what about that?" This is Li Qi, the daughter of shopkeeper Li."

Su Chengrui looked at Li Qi who was instructing his servants and nodded. He had seen her from the moment she entered the door. Just because she wanted to conceal her identity, she asked Li Mao and her mother to pretend not to know each other beforehand.

Su Zongyao pondered, "Speaking of which, you and Li Qi are about the same age, young people know each other, and make more friends."

The meaning of Su Zongyao's words is already obvious, he wants his daughter to use Li Qi's relationship to get close to Li Mao.

If it was the past, if she could say that she wanted to cooperate with Li Mao in her capacity, the other party would have to happily pray to Buddha and burn incense.How could it be like this now, let her bother to actively win over others?

It's just that the cigarettes made by Li Mao have a huge influence in the city, not only merchants, but also officials, and even many people outside have come to ask for it.

Her Su family has plenty of money.

She, Su Zongyao, doesn't care about this, what she cares about is the relationship network and connections that can be involved behind the cigarettes.If she can get the right to buy and sell cigarettes, it will be of great help to her future business.

Su Chengrui raised his eyebrows in surprise, but nodded obediently, then turned and went upstairs to greet Li Qi.

Li Qi turned around and saw her, his eyes lit up, he was about to speak when he suddenly caught a glimpse of Su Zongyao standing not far away, quickly suppressed the joy in his heart, and greeted her as if he had just met her.

When Su Zongyao saw the two talking upstairs, he nodded in satisfaction. After seeing a few acquaintances who were working together, he talked to them a few words, and then went elsewhere together.

Su Chengrui and Li Qi entered the room together, and they sat down at the table.The table was next to the window, and from this angle, one could see clearly the situation at the gate downstairs.

Su Chengrui asked aloud, "How is it?"

"According to the list you gave, the twelve sets of custom-made cigarettes were sent to each house two days ago." Li Qi lay on the window sill and looked at the carriages that came to stop one after another, and smiled with the corners of his lips curled up. "The people who received the cigarettes basically came today, look at that!"

Li Qi pointed to another woman in a blue brocade dress who was next to Liu Zhifu.

Su Chengrui looked in the direction she pointed, and saw that the woman had a good temperament, with sharp eyebrows, and the two seemed to be chatting enthusiastically like old friends. In fact, if you look carefully, you can see the hidden meaning in Liu Zhifu's words and demeanor. Respect for women.

"Our local official in Fuzhou, Liu Chunying, Lord Liu, is a cousin of our magistrate. She is in charge of the chambers of commerce in our Tongcheng and neighboring Wuliu and Jinghua three cities."

Su Chengrui raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Unexpectedly, the relatives of Liu Xiaolian's family have traveled quite a long way.

"Master Liu is usually a great Buddha, but he didn't expect to come here today! If we can enter the Chamber of Commerce, it will be much more convenient for us to get raw materials in the future."

When Li Qi thought of something, he slapped his thighs, "Speaking of which, we didn't prepare Mr. Liu's share. My mother still kept a set. Why don't you send that set of cigarette cases to Mr. Liu first?"

Su Chengrui shook his head, "No rush."

Li Qi hesitated and said, "But all the famous people in Tongcheng were given away, but Mr. Liu was left out...wouldn't it be too good?"

Su Chengrui glanced at her, "Our gift boxes are all sent out a few days in advance, and now you are temporarily arranging to send a set to Mr. Liu, what do you think when they find out?"

Li Qi was stunned when he heard the words, "Then...then just ignore it?"

"We don't just release this set of specials. After the busy period, I will order another batch at the chamber of commerce."

Only then did Li Qi feel relieved and nodded.

There was a sudden "cracking" sound of firecrackers outside, Li Maole took the red silk handed over by the servant, and with the beating of gongs and drums next to it, he pulled the red silk off forcefully!
The plaque at the gate was revealed in everyone's sight, and there were three golden characters written on it flying like dragons and phoenixes: Qingfeng Tower.

"What a Qingfeng building!"

In the crowd, an old man over seventy years old held a lighted cigarette between his fingertips, and stroked the silver-white hair hanging down his chest with the other hand. Dying the sorrows of the world!"

"Boss Zhou is so talented!"

"I haven't seen you for many years, but Mr. Zhou's style is still the same!"

Everyone applauded and applauded, joy and thundering gongs and drums resounded through the sky, and Qingfeng Pavilion was officially opened.

In the private room of the tea house on the East Street, one can vaguely hear the bustle of the Chaoyang side.Yang Qingyue looked at the cigarette case on the table, stretched out his hand and picked up one and looked at it carefully.

The cigarette was slowly turning at the fingertips, and the exquisite and small smoke stick was printed with colorful patterns of auspicious clouds and flying, and three golden characters were printed on it.

"Qingfeng Building?"

Yang Qingyue murmured, "This Li Mao is really interesting. A small workshop that is about to close down can make such a big move. What kind of gift should I give her?"

She said with a playful smile on the corner of her lips, and with a force in her hand, she broke the cigarette stick held by her fingertips into two pieces, and threw it on the table casually.

 The one who updated yesterday was locked up for a whole night, and I was finally released.

  As compensation, let’s add one more chapter today, hee hee

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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