Travel to ancient times and become rich women with your bestie

Chapter 269: Damn Lover

After the driver left, Manager Fang led the two men to the main hall to sit down.

"Madams, I didn't explain the details of Rose Valley just now. Please allow me to explain it to you in detail."

"It's the labor side that's in charge."

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin sat up straight and motioned for Manager Fang to continue.

"This official's surname is Liu. His family only opened a grocery store a few years ago. Later, I don't know what opportunity he got, but he went to the north and started a spice business."

"They became wealthy in just a few years, and are considered one of the richest families in Zhaoming these days."

"This rose valley was planted for a concubine he took in after he became rich. It caused a sensation in Zhaoming at the time, and everyone praised Mr. Liu as a loving man."

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin rolled their eyes silently. What kind of bullshit lovers are these?

After becoming rich, he couldn't wait to take a concubine, and even built a Rose Valley for this concubine with great fanfare. This was completely trampling on the face of his original wife.

If this Rose Valley was planted for the original partner, they would still respect him.

However, the inside story had nothing to do with them. Their purpose of coming this time was to clean out the Rose Valley. As for the love, hatred and vengeance in Mr. Liu's family, they just wanted to listen to the fun.

"But I took the time to visit him the day before yesterday, and asked him about the Rose Valley indirectly. Mr. Liu must have heard that I was interested in the roses, but because I didn't say it explicitly, he only vaguely said that it costs a lot of money to take care of the Rose Valley every year, and my wife has long been dissatisfied with it and forced him to deal with it."

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin also understood the implication of Mr. Liu's words.

The saying that my wife at home has some objections is just an excuse.

Perhaps the novelty of the concubine had worn off, so Rose Valley didn't care that much about her anymore.

It happened that Manager Fang came to inquire about the business opportunity. He wanted to sell it directly but was afraid that the affectionate persona he had created would be damaged, so he simply passed the blame to his wife.

If he really cared so much about his wife's opinion as he said, let alone building a Rose Valley for his concubine, I'm afraid this concubine wouldn't even enter the door.

However, it was precisely because of Mr. Liu's indifference that it was convenient for them, otherwise this trip would have been in vain.

Zheng Yuan looked at Manager Fang and said, "It seems that Mr. Liu also has some ideas in mind, which is great. Manager Fang, please take us to his house later, and we can finalize this matter as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's go at 3 p.m. If we go too early, Mr. Liu might still be taking a lunch break."

That's right. The time of visiting is very important. It is not appropriate to visit too early or too late.

"Okay, Manager Fang, we'll ask you some more questions."

There is still half an hour before the afternoon sun. Finding out more about the Zhaoming Market and Mr. Liu will be helpful in the negotiations later.

"Madams, please speak. I will tell you everything I know." Manager Fang bowed.

"I wonder if Manager Fang knows if there is any rose business in Zhaoming County?"

"Yes, but not much. Most of them are collected by rouge shops to make rouge and powder. In addition, some young ladies and wives will buy some for bathing, but the amount used is not very large."

"Then how much is this price? Does the manager know?"

That's the point.

"I've already inquired about it. Rouge shops mostly buy dried rose petals, and the purchase price is about thirty cents per pound. The roses used by young ladies and ladies for bathing must be of very good quality, so they are more expensive, usually around fifteen cents per pound."

The price is perfect.

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin were so excited that they almost jumped up.

They don't buy them for bathing, so the quality doesn't matter, as long as they are not rotten.

So you don't have to be picky about the appearance. About five kilograms of fresh roses can produce one kilogram of dried roses. According to the purchase price of the rouge shop, one kilogram of dried roses is thirty cents, and fresh rose petals only cost six cents per kilogram.

Moreover, their rose standards are definitely lower than those of the rouge shop, and the quantity they purchase is also larger, so the price of this kilogram may be able to be pushed down.

Thinking of this, the two of them could hardly sit still and were eager to close the deal right now.

However, the time was not up yet, so the two suppressed their excitement and continued to ask Manager Fang for more information.

Manager Fang was indeed very helpful. In just a few days, he found out everything that should and shouldn't be found out. The two of them listened with great interest and also had a general idea in their minds.

Soon it was 3 p.m., and Manager Fang asked them to wait in the yard for a while while he went to ask someone to drive a carriage back to take them to Mr. Liu's house.

Mr. Liu’s mansion is just two streets away from this courtyard, and it takes about ten minutes to walk there.

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin originally thought of just walking there, but Manager Fang said that it would take half an hour to go to Rose Valley by carriage, and it would be inconvenient without a carriage.

That's right, we can't expect Mr. Liu's mansion to send a carriage to take them there at that time.

Soon, Manager Fang and a servant drove the carriage to the door.

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin got into the carriage, while Manager Fang and the waiter sat outside.

About five or six minutes later, the carriage stopped.

"Madams, we have arrived at the Liu Mansion." The voice of Manager Fang came from outside.

Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin lifted the car curtain and got out.

What catches your eye are two majestic stone lions and a vermilion gate, which looks very imposing.

After the two got off the carriage, the coachman drove the carriage to an open space on the side and waited.

Manager Fang walked forward and knocked on the door.

Soon the door opened from the inside and a doorman stuck his head out.

"Manager Fang, why are you here?"

The doorman obviously knew Manager Fang.

"Young man, please let them know that Manager Fang from Jiang's is here to visit." Manager Fang took out a handful of copper coins and stuffed them into the doorman's hand.

"Okay, Manager Fang, please wait a moment. I'll go in and report." The doorman took the money and went in quickly and closed the door.

This wealthy family has a lot of rules.

Soon, the door opened again. This time, two servants slowly opened the door from both sides.

An old man who looked like a manager came out. He looked to be in his fifties and had a warm smile on his face.

However, Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin prefer to call this kind of smile a professional fake smile.

"Manager Fang, you are so honored to be here. It's so rude of the doorman to let you stand outside for so long." The manager opened the door and walked up to Manager Fang in two steps and bowed politely.

"No way, the doorman always follows the rules. You are too polite, Manager Li." Manager Fang also returned the greeting.

"Who are these two?" Manager Li looked at Zheng Yuan and Duan Minmin.

"These two are managers from Yongding. This one is Manager Zheng, and this one is Manager Duan. They are here to discuss important matters with Mr. Liu," Manager Fang introduced.

"That's how it is. Manager Zheng and Manager Duan, please forgive my shortsightedness." Manager Li came over and bowed to the two of them.

"Manager Li, you're welcome." The two men returned the greeting.

Judging from the attitude of Manager Li, this trip today is likely to be successful. If Mr. Liu had not been interested, he could have asked the doorman to take them in directly, and why would he have asked his butler to come out to pick them up in person?

I'm afraid that ever since Manager Fang came to my house, I've had a plan in my mind, and I've been waiting for Manager Fang to come again these days.

"Please follow me, the three stewards. Our master has prepared tea and is waiting for you three." Steward Li stepped aside and extended his hand to invite the three people in.