In Quanzhou’s rchant circles, apart from the Family Head, Shang Zhan, being famous as a kind person, there was also a rchant prodigy. It was said that at the tender age of eleven, this prodigy, with just a hundred taels of silver, made his first foray into business. He strategized with great acun, reviving a bankrupt shop within a year and transforming it into a gold shop that made a fortune day by day, amassing a vast wealth, and thus beca renowned as a rchant prodigy.
However, this talented prodigy had one disadvantage: he was naturally frail and often ill, spending his days accompanied by dicine. As a result, he rarely appeared in public and usually nursed his health at ho. Despite that, he participated and guided many of the business decisions.
The family’s growth into its current large scale undoubtedly owed much to his contributions, but due to his health issues, he chose to remain a transparent figure.
Song Ci listened, secretly thinking in her mind, "It’s flattering to call him a prodigy; unflattering might label him a shrewd businessman."
But he was a shrewd businessman who knew how to build a reputation, taking from the people and giving back to the people.
Mèi Niang did not praise her husband, only humbly saying a few words, "I also heard there is a renowned doctor in the capital good at health maintenance, so I ca to see if I could et them. If possible... look at , why am I talking about this, I shouldn’t ruin the Old Madam and the Commandery Princess’s mood. Please, have a seat, I’ll send soone to bring so jewelry items for you to choose from."
Song Ci nodded with a smile.
Once others left, she said to Niu Pan’er, "Even from the distant Northeast, you know of such a person?"
Niu Pan’er smiled faintly, "The rchant family is kindhearted. Besides donating to charities, they supply materials during war efforts. I occasionally heard my father praise them, so I rembered." She paused and lowered her voice, "It’s said that the prodigy was born frail, and many doctors asserted he wouldn’t live past twenty-five."
Song Ci was stunned for a mont, "Is it then why he engaged in so many good deeds?"
Niu Pan’er didn’t know either. Although the rchant family was benevolent, every family had its struggles. Even though the rchant family was large and prosperous, it was no different. The prodigy was the second child, with an elder brother above and younger siblings below him.
She looked at the candied fruit, wanting to reach out.
"Don’t eat too much, we’re still having lunch, or else you won’t eat," Song Ci handed her just one piece and softly said, "You’re pregnant, be cautious of food outside."
Who knows if there are people with ulterior motives.
Niu Pan’er: "..."
The candied fruit lost its appeal!
Mèi Niang soon returned, followed by two or three maidservants carrying trays filled with exquisite jewelry and so novel, interesting items.
Song Ci beca interested, first picking out jewelry for her daughters-in-law and granddaughters, even buying a few small targets, then choosing new gadgets for her grandsons, also adding a pocket watch.
A sand clock to tell ti was not as convenient as a clock, so she bought one; it wasn’t as if her family couldn’t afford it.
Mèi Niang was indeed a businesswoman, her words as smooth as if they’d been coated in oil, very quick and slick, and her sales tactics left Song Ci in awe.
In modern tis, this would unmistakably make her a gold dal salesperson.
In no ti, Song Ci spent over a thousand taels, and even after Mèi Niang offered a discount, it still amounted to over a thousand taels.
Song Ci looked at Mèi Niang with a sigh, "Now I understand how the rchant family amassed such wealth."
Mèi Niang: "???"
"No one ever leaves your store empty-handed, right?" Song Ci’s tone was quite certain.
Leave no trace as the goose flies.
Mèi Niang: "..."
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