Do you know that it starts with Meng Tong?

Even so, when the stalls were closed in the evening, more than 8000 kilograms of amber wine had been sold in the day, which was already a quarter of Wuquan Distillery's inventory.

Sheng Wei was happy with the sales of amber wine, but also worried about the lack of production and supply at the winery. He was really happy and anxious, with mixed feelings.

Seeing Wei Chen coming, Sheng Wei quickly put down the account book in his hand and stepped forward to complain: "My dear nephew, you are finally here. Our amber wine is in short supply in the provincial capital because the production of glycerin cannot keep up." , when you find out, tell your aunt and uncle and ask them to recruit more people and speed up the production of glycerin!"

Wei Chen said unhurriedly: "Uncle, don't be anxious. As the saying goes, rare things are valuable. Slower shipping can also whet the appetites of those drinkers!"

Sheng Wei's face turned dark when he heard this.

Of course he knew that Wei Chen was right.

A new thing must maintain a certain degree of mystery and nobility in the initial stage in order to arouse the appetite of customers. If they flock to it all at once, it will only be popular for a while, but it will not last long.

That's why Shengwei adhered to the policy of limited supply when it opened, causing the amber wine to be sold out. It is said that the price has reached [-] yuan per catty, and the price is still high.

The reason why Sheng Wei urged Wei Chen to step up the production of glycerin was actually because he was covetous of Wei Chen's unique skills and wanted to place his own people in the glycerin workshop in the backyard of the winery on the grounds that the glycerin workshop was short of manpower.

To put it bluntly, Sheng Wei still felt uneasy.

He worked hard to open up the market for amber wine, and finally got the name of amber wine out, which led to the great situation today.

But if Wei Chen regrets one day and finds another company to cooperate, then won't Sheng Wei just make wedding dresses for others, and his work will be in vain?

If this core technology is not in his own hands, Sheng Wei will not be able to sleep for a day!

But Wei Chen, the little fox, knew the secret recipe in his hands very well. Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming, the couple, also followed suit, and each of them was better than a monkey.

Sheng Wei also thought of various ways to send people to spy on the production method of glycerin, but Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming kept the backyard airtight, and as soon as they found someone sneaking in, they simply stopped working.

Sheng Wei had no choice but to give up when he tried to use the rat weapon.

Thinking of the countless white money slipping away from his fingers, Sheng Wei no longer cared about the dignity of the head of the family. He immediately grabbed Wei Chen's arm and threatened: "If you don't obey me, I will not do it today." Let go!"

"Uncle, why are you doing this?"

Wei Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but seeing the stubbornness on Sheng Wei's face, he had no choice but to give in: "Let's do this. I'll ask my uncle to buy some servants who signed the death contract from the dental shop, and let them help make some in the backyard. Physical work can also speed up the production of glycerin, what does uncle think?"

Sheng Wei rolled his eyes and patted his chest with a smile: "Where can I go to a dental shop? All the children in my Sheng family compound are loyal family members. They are not much more reliable than the people outside. My nephew, just go and pick. !”

"Is it really much more reliable than the people outside?"

Wei Chen took a deep look at Sheng Wei, his eyes full of amusement.

Sheng Wei blushed and was about to explain a few words when Wei Chen said lightly: "Forget it, just follow what uncle said, I will ask my aunt to go to the Sheng family to select some capable people to help.

But before I say anything, since these people have joined the backyard to work as helpers, they must obey my aunt and uncle's orders. If they exceed the rules in the slightest, our business will be over. When the time comes, don't blame my nephew for being unkind. "

Sheng Wei was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately nodded and said: "Don't worry, my dear nephew, the servants of my Sheng family have always been the most disciplined, and they will not let you down."

"It's best to be so natural."

Chapter 32

Of course Wei Chen could not fail to see Sheng Wei's intentions. On the contrary, he knew very well what Sheng Wei was thinking.

No, Wei Chen doesn't care about this.

In his plan, Sheng Wei was his chosen business agent, and the glycerin formula would be handed over to Sheng Wei sooner or later, but it just needed a step-by-step process.

This is not only the process of Wei Chen gaining status and strength through scientific examination, but also the process of Wei Chen and Sheng Wei constantly building trust through cooperation.

Wei Chen tacitly allowed Sheng Wei to put people in the glycerin workshop just to reassure Sheng Wei so that he could run the amber wine business without any scruples.

Of course, even if these sons of the Sheng family entered the workshop, they would only do odd jobs at the beginning. Wei Chen would ask Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming to prevent them from being exposed to the core craftsmanship.

However, every once in a while, some key points can be revealed intentionally or unintentionally, giving Sheng Wei some sweetness.

Perhaps over the years, the Sheng family could catch a glimpse of the glycerin production method through the help of their own hands, and finally piece it together to restore the complete steps.

But by that time, Wei Chen had already passed through his weakest and powerless stage. With the qualification to talk to the Sheng family on an equal footing, Sheng Wei would surely make the wisest choice.

That's right, Wei Chen has decided that if he wants to be a scumbag in the business world, he will only stop by making Sheng Wei ecstasy.

Don't blame Wei Chen for doing this too much. He did it for Sheng Wei's own good, lest Mr. Shanda lose control of the temptation of the glycerin formula and go astray, causing everyone to break up.

Seeing how good things are now, Mr. Shanda has a happy smile on his face, and Wei Chen can concentrate on the imperial examination without any worries.You call me a nephew, and I call you uncle. Isn't it beautiful that we are sincere and happy?

After getting what he wanted, Sheng Wei waved his hand and ordered the steward to take 200 taels of silver from the cabinet and hand it to Wei Chen, and made it clear that this was not a dividend, but a small gift from his uncle to his great nephew.

Wei Chen naturally thanked his uncle immediately and then happily accepted it.

In the provincial capital, the amber wine business has just started, and Sheng Wei can't leave for even a moment. Wei Chen also has to go back to Youyang to report to Lin Yan, and continue to study hard to prepare for the upcoming county examination.

So Sheng Wei sent people to the Qinhuai River and rented a small boat for Wei Chen. On the dock, the uncle and nephew said goodbye.

After Wei Chen returned to the ferry outside Youyang County by boat, he did not go directly back to Yixue. Instead, he went to Wuquan Winery not far outside the city.

When he arrived at the winery, Wei Chen found Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming, explained his arrangements to them, and taught them step by step how to trick the Sheng family with little sweet treats after they entered the winery, making them want to stop.

Zhang Ming is tall and thick, and seems to be a straight man, suitable for being the person who carelessly leaks secrets.

Wei Ruyi was cautious and attentive, so Wei Chen assigned her to control the rhythm of the secrets gradually being revealed.

The couple had no objections to Wei Chen's arrangement. They had already discussed it before coming to the winery. Wei Chen made all the decisions in the winery, and they only needed to help.

Seeing that Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming understood what he meant, Wei Chen nodded with satisfaction and mentioned another thing that happened here.

"Aunt, uncle, why don't we just stay in the city?

Buy a place to live here! "

"Brother Chen, are you planning to buy real estate in the county?"

Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming both looked surprised.

Wei Chen nodded and said: "Aunt, uncle, you are all working in the wine shop now, and you can only go home occasionally. A Xu is left alone at home. I really can't worry about it. Why don't I buy a place in the city and put A Xu in the house?" Xu came to live with her.

Besides, I want to study and gain fame, so the most important thing is to make friends. There are many famous teachers and scholars in the city. If you socialize with them, you can advance in knowledge quickly. Boarding school is inconvenient, so it is better to have a place of your own. "

Initially, Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming wanted to object, but when they heard that Wei Chen would benefit from studying, the couple immediately swayed.

Zhang Ming said with a smile: "Brother Chen is right. After buying a house, we will be considered city dwellers in the future!"

Wei Ruyi glared at him, but didn't say much, so she acquiesced.

So Wei Chen and his wife entered Youyang County together and found a Fang Ya, which was later to be a real estate agency.

After asking about the purpose of Wei Chen and others' visit, Yazi took a simple map of the county and spread it on the table. He introduced the three of them: "There is a saying in Youyang County that officials live in the north of the city, nobles live in the west, and nobles live in the south. The public servants live there, and the poor live in the east of the city. Which one do you prefer?"

Wei Chen said without thinking: "Let's go to the north of the city."

"Chengbei is great!"

Yazi's face was filled with joy, and he immediately cheered up, pointing to a place on the map and saying with joy: "This turned out to be the residence of a master who held a civil ceremony, with three entrances, a courtyard, a store, and a two-story building. It has everything you need!"

Ya Zi talked so much that he was spitting, but Zhang Ming and Wei Ruyi became more and more sad as they listened. How much money would it cost to buy such a nice yard?

Wei Ruyi on the side frequently winked at Wei Chen. Zhang Ming also tugged on the corner of Wei Chen's clothes and whispered: "There are four people in our family and we can't live in such a big house. Why don't we look at the one in the east of the city?" , I think Chengdong is also pretty good.”

Wei Chen thought about it and felt that what Zhang Ming said made sense.

Although I now have 200 taels of silver, it is not difficult to buy a house with three entrances, but the yard is too big and spacious, which is not necessarily a good thing. Living comfortably is the most important thing.

He immediately said to Yazi: "Then let's look to the east of the city."

When Na Yazi heard Wei Chen say that he wanted to see Chengdong, he was inevitably a little disappointed in his heart, but he didn't look down on others because of this, and his professional smile soon returned to his face.

He flipped through the book in his hand and said enthusiastically: "The east part of the city is also very good. There are just a few that are suitable for you. I will take you to see them now."

The few of them chatted all the way to their destination and looked at several houses. Wei Chen was not very satisfied.

Na Yazi also saw that neither Zhang Ming nor Wei Ruyi was the one who made the decision. Only the teenage boy in front of him was the one who really took charge.

Then he led the three of them to a place, pointed to the door and asked, "What do you think of this place, young official?"

Wei Chen raised his head and glanced at the white-walled and gray-tiled building in front of him. He didn't say he was satisfied, nor did he say he couldn't do it. He smiled and said, "Let's take a look and then talk."

"Okay, I'll take you guys in to have a look!"

Yazi responded and led the three people into the door.

Entering the door is the screen wall, and beyond the screen wall is the front yard. In the front yard, there is an inverted seat built next to the alley outside. There are front compartments on the left and right, corridors are built, and there is a cluster of green bamboo in the middle.

After passing the front yard gate, there is a rectangular patio, and behind it is the backyard.

There is a living room and two rooms to the west of the backyard, a small building to the north, and several potted plants planted in front of the small building. To the south is the kitchen, which looks quite simple.

Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming were very satisfied with the house, but they didn't show it. They just kept winking at Wei Chen.

Don’t pick any more, this is it!

Before Wei Chen spoke, Wei Ruyi couldn't wait any longer. She cleared her throat and said, "This house does not face south, which is not beautiful."

Wei Chen felt happy, his aunt was about to start bargaining!

Yazi glanced at Wei Chen and said with an apologetic smile: "Madam, the alley outside here runs north-south, so the door can only be opened this way. If it were opened north-south, the door would hit the wall of someone else's house. "

After Wei Ruyi finished criticizing, Zhang Ming also came out to help: "The alley outside is too narrow, it's not as wide as my shoulders, no, no, no."

Yazi glanced at Zhang Ming, who had a heavy back, and smiled helplessly, and had no choice but to look at Wei Chen. Wei Chen introduced Yazi with a smile: "This is my aunt, and this is my uncle. I am just a junior, and everything is left up to the two elders." Call the shots.”

In this way, Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming turned against each other, and Wei Chen turned against them. They bargained hard and finally agreed on the terms of the agreement, buying the house for 50 taels of silver and giving Ya Zi another tael as agency fee.

The next day, with the deed and money in one hand, Wei Chen officially became a homeowner in Youyang County.

Chapter 33

The next day, Wei Chen asked the steward of the Sheng family at the wine shop for a few manpower, went to Xiyin Village to pick up Zhang Xu, and packed and delivered the belongings in the small courtyard.

The guards Ruyi and Zhang Ming called Fang Jia, the neighbors on the left and right, and the scribes in the yamen to witness, and signed a house deed with Fang Yazi in public.

The neighbors in the alley heard that the newly moved neighbor was a little prodigy, and they all happily came over to help with the move, saying some auspicious words to seek good luck.

Under the guidance of Wei Ruyi, Wei Chen thanked these enthusiastic neighbors one by one according to the rules, and said that in a few days, he would set up a running table in the alley to treat everyone to a good meal.

After seeing off the guests, Wei Chen returned to the courtyard.

In the courtyard, Zhang Ming's family of three were sitting around a stone table under the banyan tree enjoying the cool air.

Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming were a little tired after a busy day, but their joy of moving into a new home was not diminished at all.

Wei Ruyi counted on her fingers what to buy and add, such as furniture, fabrics, pots and bowls, candlesticks, bed tents, etc.

Zhang Ming was remembering next to him, preparing to go out for shopping soon.