Later, even the playboy Zuo Wu came to urge him personally.

He threatened to destroy his store if he could no longer buy this storybook!

Shopkeeper Wu sighed!

What on earth are you doing!
After finally making an appointment with the lady surnamed Zhong, he sent someone to book the private room yesterday and set off from the county early this morning and rushed here.

Just when he was restless.

There was a knock on the door in the private room.

"Shopkeeper Wu, the distinguished guest has arrived."

The waiter announced at the door.

"Quick, please come in."

Shopkeeper Wu looked excited and hurriedly ran to open the door.

The visitors were none other than Zhong Chuchu and Song Yan.

After the three of them sat down, he took a closer look at Mrs. Zhong.

I saw that she was wearing a plain coat and skirt today. Although she didn't apply makeup, her skin was as bright as snow.

Her black hair was tied behind her back with a rose-colored ribbon, and her face was calm and noble. It was completely different from the image of a peasant woman he had imagined, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

He remained calm and poured tea for the two of them himself.

"Ms. Zhong, Mr. Song, you two please."

Zhong Chuchu picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip. Her movements were elegant and she was completely unlike an ordinary mountain village woman.

Shopkeeper Wu nodded secretly in his heart.

It seems that Mrs. Zhong Chuchu is not someone to be dismissed easily.

He had already sent people to investigate the details of Madam Zhong Chuchu before.

The information I got was that the other party only had a deceased husband who was a scholar, and his other identities were very ordinary.

So he specially reserved a private room at Dongfeng Teahouse and asked the waiter to serve tea, just to give the other party a boost.

did not expect……

Shopkeeper Wu now put away his previous contempt.

Song Yan was also confused. This was the first time he had met Madam Zhong ChuChu.

The other person was similar in age to him, only one year older than him.

But the calm confidence in his movements made him feel ashamed when he saw her.

And she doesn't look like the mother of two children at all.

None of the three of them spoke until the waiter started serving the food.

One after another delicious dishes were served to the table.

Zhong Chuchu's eyes were a little more stunning.

It turns out that the food of this era is not unpalatable.

It's because poor people like them don't cook delicious food themselves.

I can't bear to add oil or salt when cooking. It's strange that it tastes good.

"Ms. Zhong, Mr. Song, wait a minute. This dish is the signature dish here. It is only available in winter. You two can try it then."

Shopkeeper Wu introduced enthusiastically.

"You're welcome, Shopkeeper Wu," Song Yan said.

Zhong Chuchu smiled lightly and nodded.

When the waiter came in with a copper pot, followed by two plates of mutton, Zhong Chuchu's face froze.

Isn't this the copper pot she invented?
So this is the signature dish here?
It's really no coincidence!
"Have a try. Every time I come to Qingshi Town, this is what I miss the most."

Shopkeeper Wu had a look of longing on his face.

Zhong Chuchu picked up a piece of mutton, put it in the pot and rinsed it. It could be eaten in just ten seconds.

The mutton is full of fragrance in your mouth, almost the same as what she makes.

Shopkeeper Wu saw that she looked as usual, but Song Xiucai looked surprised.

Could it be that Madam Zhong Chuchu has already eaten it?
Are you being sentimental?

He ate until he was half full, but saw that the two of them still showed no sign of taking the initiative to speak.

I couldn't help but said: "You two, I invite you here today because I want to discuss the script of "Journey to the West"."

Zhong Chuchu put down her chopsticks and thought: Finally here. In this kind of thing, whoever speaks first loses the initiative.

Shopkeeper Wu didn't expect a woman like her to have such a character.

I didn't dare to look down on him immediately, so I could only show my sincerity.

"The story books are selling very well in my store, so I want to buy your book!"

"The price is based on the highest market price, which is 100 taels of silver."

Song Yan just picked up a chopstick and put the mutton into his mouth. When he heard this, he almost bit his tongue.

100 two!

A storybook costs 100 taels?

Then why is he studying so hard? He might as well go home and write a storybook!
"Shopkeeper Wu, a mere hundred taels is not enough to buy this storybook!"

Zhong Chuchu said calmly:

"If you really want to do this business with me, show your sincerity."

"This?"

Shopkeeper Wu looked embarrassed. This price is indeed the highest price!

"Ms. Zhong Chuchu, how much do you want?"

"Let's not talk about the price for now. Let me ask you, even if I sell this book to you, how many copies can you sell every day?"

She picked up the tea cup and took a leisurely sip:
"Excluding the labor cost of copying the book, the cost of writing and writing on the bamboo slips, the cost of the shop clerk, and the cost of buying this storybook, how long will it take you to repay it?"

Shopkeeper Wu thought to himself, isn’t this how everyone does business?

Why are you talking about it alone?

"As long as you sell me the storybook, I can make at least a hundred copies every day!"

Speaking of this, he felt a little proud.

Chonglou has this strength!
"As for getting your money back, what do you think?
He thought, Madam Zhong Chuchu looked shrewd, but she didn't expect to be a layman.

He would like to hear what she has to say, which is nothing more than cutting down on labor and reducing costs.

But this line of book copying has long been established and has a set price, and it cannot be broken easily.

Even the imperial court had a large number of copyists!
Why is she?
"Shopkeeper Wu, I don't sell this at all, but we can cooperate and give up the cost. We will split it [-]-[-]!"

Before she finished speaking, Shopkeeper Wu was about to interrupt.

"Don't refuse in a hurry, listen to my proposal first."

Zhong Chuchu waved her hands and continued:
"You are responsible for the sales of the storybook, and I am responsible for writing the storybook. As for the production, you only need to provide ink and paper. It is very cost-effective."

At this point, she sneered twice and said:
"Shopkeeper Wu, a mere hundred books, in my opinion, is just a small matter. Do you only want to do business in Yuyang County? Don't you want to expand Chonglou's business to the whole country? As long as you agree to cooperate with me, every day Even if it’s a thousand copies a day, I can give it to you!”

Shopkeeper Wu even disdained Zhong Chuchu for what she said before, but this last sentence was so shocking!

Shopkeeper Wu was speechless for the first time.

However, is this Madam Zhong Chuchu out of her mind?

A thousand copies?

I’m afraid only officials can achieve this amount!

"Ms. Zhong Chuchu, are you serious?"

Seeing that she didn't look like she was joking, shopkeeper Wu felt a little excited and said:

"If what you say is true, then I will agree to cooperate with you! But if you can't do it, then don't blame me, Wu, for falling out!"

Song Yan listened with fear.

I came with him today because I originally wanted to give Mrs. Zhong Chuchu courage. After all, she is Ge Xingzhou's godmother.

Unexpectedly, it almost scared me out of my wits!

He winked hard at Zhong Chuchu, but he didn't expect the other party to even look at him.

"Shopkeeper Wu, I will do what I say. If I can't do it, I will finish the storybook for you without taking any penny!"

"Let Mr. Song be our witness!"

After speaking, she raised her teacup:

"I'll take tea instead of wine and wish us a happy cooperation!"

Shopkeeper Wu received her guarantee and believed it from the bottom of his heart. If it was true as she said, then the future business of Chonglou...

Excited to think about it!
He also picked up the tea cup, touched it with her, and drank it all!


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