Chapter 166: Business Opportunities
The next day, Wang Wei strolled through the streets of Xiyang and began to visit various shops and houses, first going to the famous cloth shops and bookstores, and he couldn't stop shopping. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
There are many kinds of thread-bound books, all kinds of books that only know their names but do not see them, are sold in Xiyang bookstore, of course, these are published according to the content of hand-copied books, and it is inevitable that there will be errors and omissions.
How does he know that there are mistakes or omissions in books he hasn't read?
Quite simply, in the "preface" of the book, there is a brief description of the book's publication, shortcomings, and errata, etc., so that the reader can clearly know the possible errors and omissions of the book.
There will be many manuscripts of the books handed down from generation to generation, and it is inevitable that there will be errors and omissions in the process of copying the books, and such manuscripts will be "lost by a thousand miles" in the process of copying for hundreds of years.
The thread-bound books "published" by Xiyang Bookstore are explained in the preface, so that people can know what they know after reading it, and avoid the situation of "making mistakes will be wrong".
Wang Wei looked at it and fell into fascination, the book list of each bookstore is very long, the books have similarities and characteristics, not only scripture books, but also Taoist and Buddhist classics, as well as picture albums, and even...
He took the book list and looked at the "Thirty-six Scattered Hands of Dong Xuanzi" on it with some embarrassment, of course he didn't know who Dong Xuanzi was, but the "newlywed joy" written in the classification had already hinted at what kind of album this was.
Intraventric surgery! I even have a picture of the spring palace!
Wang Wei only felt that his breath was short, although reason told him that he should not ask, because it was really unsightly, but instinct told him that if he did not ask, he would "miss the opportunity".
"Is Lang Jun going to get married? That's congratulations. ”
The bookstore guy has read countless people, and at a glance, he knew that this heartbeat was too embarrassed to speak, so he gave the other party a step as usual.
"Ahh yes, yes, I'm going to get married..."
Wang Wei replied hesitantly, and a moment later a book was handed over to him, and at that moment he only felt that this book weighed a thousand catties, and there were merchants in the opposite compartment choosing books, and he wanted to cover up and look at the book sideways.
The cover of the book is very simple, only the vertical version of the "Dong Xuanzi Thirty-six Loose Hands" eight words, gently opened, but the first page is written "Zhou Gong's Gift", it turned out to be a preface, the editor introduced what is Zhou Gong's gift in the preface.
Legend has it that in the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty, the world was declining, and the folk marriage customs were chaotic, for the new people of Mingde, Zhou Gong Ji Dan personally formulated the etiquette, starting from the wedding, and divided the men and women into seven links from kissing to marrying.
That is, the seven links of Nacai, asking for names, Najib, Nazheng, invitation, greeting, and Dunlun, and each link has been refined, and specific and detailed provisions have been made, and these links are collectively called "Seven Rites of Marriage".
Dunlun is the seventh rite, which is the most crucial link.
Sprinkled with hundreds of words, this preface is intended to lead to the next content, and the following page, in huge font, reads, "This book is for the use of the newlyweds only, and if it is used for other purposes, the consequences shall be borne by themselves." ”
This was the only feeling Wang Wei had after reading the "statement", and he finally understood why the bookstore dared to sell this kind of album publicly: only for the newlyweds Dunlun!
As for whether the person who bought the book was about to get married, and bought it back to guide the couple, then "the consequences are at their own risk".
Taking a deep breath, Wang Wei plucked up the courage to continue turning the page, and the first page almost stopped his breathing, and the pattern on that page, a man and a woman were intertwined in a posture that made people's blood boil.
He knows what Dunlun is, and he has already passed Dunlun, but the posture is decent, and he has never seen such a blood-boiling style.
There are as many as 36 kinds, and you have to try them all when you go back!
The first page was already exciting, and the words had already been reacted, Wang Wei didn't dare to read it anymore so as not to make a fool of himself in public, he coughed dryly and beckoned his buddy: "Uh, this book..."
"How many copies does Lang Jun want?"
"Three."
"So that Lang Jun knows, there is a discount in our store, buy enough 20 copies and get one free."
"Then if you buy forty copies, you get two free?"
"Exactly."
"If you have 100 copies, when will they be delivered?"
"Less than four hundred, Lang Jun can get it now."
"That's four hundred!"
"Okay, Lang Jun, please wait."
The seller will sell, and the buyer will not hesitate, Wang Wei has never made a decision to buy and sell, that is because he judged that the book will inevitably make money, although the sales on the surface will not be too large, but the popularity is conceivable, and the profit of doubling is already a conservative estimate.
Who is not obsessed with the things of men and women? Thirty-six loose hands, one trick a night, no duplicate for a month, men like it, and women also need it.
Before the wedding, the bride-to-be usually receives some "schematics" from her mother, so that the bridegroom can enjoy the wedding night and the couple can have a good time with each other in the future.
Such "schematics" are generally rare and have few tricks, and nowadays ...
As a person who has come over, Wang Wei knows how many Lang Jun in the world whose consciousness has sprouted is longing, if there is this thing for sale... Tsk, is it expensive to spend a few bucks on it?
The purchase price of the consistent money, the sale of the sale is a number of selling prices, this kind of trading is not profitable, so how much more can the world make money?
The four hundred books were quickly boxed, and in order to be waterproof, the inside of the box was wrapped in an oilcloth, Wang Wei settled the account with a fluttering circulation coupon, easily walked out of the door of the bookstore, watched the entourage load the boxes into the car, and the group continued to shop.
The cloth shop has already seen it, and the relevant affairs are handled by his subordinates, and Wang Wei pondered that there were more business opportunities in Xiyang City than he imagined, so he had to see if there were any new discoveries.
In a shop, many merchants were bargaining, and baskets covered with cloth were carried out, and then taken away by many people.
It's all gadgets, iron needles, awls, scissors, small bronze mirrors, wooden combs, and when he saw Wang Wei coming in, the shopkeeper greeted: "What does Lang Jun want to buy?" ”
"Just take a look."
"Someone can solve Lang Jun's doubts."
"No need, the shopkeeper is busy first."
"That being the case, here's a list for Lang Jun to take a look at."
The service is considerate, not all buyers and sellers are literate, the store must first introduce, and then give the list when it is not needed, so as not to embarrass the buyer because of illiterate.
Looking at the list, Wang Bian's expression gradually became solemn, because he found that the things bought in this grocery store were all gadgets that people needed in their daily lives.
No, you can live a good life, but it's just a hassle, you have to buy, although it's not expensive, but you can't necessarily buy it, and the gadgets bought in this grocery store are really complete.
Iron needles, which come in different sizes and sizes, and are available in thickness; There are various styles of wooden combs, and the density of the comb teeth is also different; The copper mirror has a smooth mirror surface, while the mirror body is very thin and strong, all of which are palm-sized, which is easy to carry.
There are also many specifications of the awl, and there are even ones with hooks; There are also many types of scissors, and there are even small scissors that cut fingernails and toenails. What's even more ingenious is that there are also iron fish hooks for sale.
The hook tip has barbs to prevent the hooked fish from getting off the hook, and there are several hook sizes, which are suitable for catching a variety of fish. Being able to do it so meticulously can be described as "thoughtful".
Looking at the list, Wang Wei found that there was also a "paper-cutting" item, and he asked the store about it, attracted by the paper-cutting displayed by the other party.
The unbelievable pattern on the red paper-cut, the more than 20 pieces displayed are not duplicated, you can imagine how much festive atmosphere can be added to the window and door during the New Year's festival or happy event.
After asking the price, these gadgets are not sold according to the number of pennies/pieces/sheets, but according to the number of pieces/pieces/sheets per penny, and this kind of price has a saying, called "wholesale price".
What does this mean? It means that the merchants can make a few more dollars!
The city where Wang Wei lives in Zhuyang is surrounded by mountains, and there are many villages scattered among the mountains, and these villages need to rely on merchants to carry baskets and carry all kinds of groceries to sell.
Cloth and thread, I have a spinning wheel at home, so no matter how good Xiyang cloth is, it is not necessary to buy it, but gadgets such as iron needles, awls, and scissors are essential and cannot be made by myself.
There are also small toys such as rattles, which can bring joy to children, not to mention other daily necessities, which have to be picked up by merchants to sell in the village.
The merchant went on the road, relying on a flat pole and two baskets to pick groceries, so there are many things but not too heavy, these groceries in Xiyang City just meet the needs of the merchants.
Take the bronze mirror as an example, it is lighter and thinner than the copper mirror elsewhere, but the mirror surface is smoother, and it also comes with a little mirror grinding medicine, but the price of each mirror is not more expensive than other places.
Good quality and low price, the same basket, Xiyang's groceries can be loaded more, then for the merchant, you can earn a few more pennies.
Where do the merchants who reject the sun buy from? Buying from the shops in the city of Reject, who is the strongest in the shops in Rejecting Yang? The Wang family. As long as he buys these groceries in large quantities from Xiyang at wholesale prices, he resells them to the merchants, even if the profit is small, but it is still profitable.
The so-called small profits and quick turnover are exactly like this, and it is not the opportunity to make a lot of money that is called a business opportunity.
This trip to Xiyang is really the right one!
Thinking of this, Wang Wei put down the list: "Shopkeeper, do business!" (To be continued.) )