Chapter 60: The Landing in Hankou (Part II)
At this time, the three of them walked together, Han Zhinan led the way, came to a Dongtian teahouse on Dazhi Road, went upstairs to the right seat to sit down to drink tea and listen to music, and downstairs also served snacks, such as steamed buns, baked cakes and the like. A cave is similar to an entertainment and leisure teahouse, which has a certain investigation value and can be used for reference.
Han Zhinan introduced it very carefully: from 7 o'clock to 10 o'clock in the evening, he sang shadow puppet plays and commented on stories, such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Water Margin", "Saying Tang", "Saying Pressure", etc., and sometimes actresses sang "Hubei Xiaoqu" and "Hankou Minor". Opera performers, composed of one to four people, sit around a table, and play the instruments such as the yihu, dulcimer, sanxian, clapper, and bell.
Nong Lu said with feeling: "Well, this is good, tea drinkers don't feel bored, it's a good way to pass the time." ”
Han Zhinan took a sip of tea and described: The singer dances with his hands, paints his voice and paints colors, cries and laughs wittily, and dances with eyebrows and daggers. Listeners, concentrated, relish, tea guests while drinking tea, while appreciating, leisurely. If you need cigarettes, melon seeds, peanuts, and candy, you can call out, and tea guests can enter the teahouse to taste tea, wait for customers, and wait for people, and you can buy all kinds of small foods you need without leaving home.
Qin Yuhe was very attentive and said: "Well, that's how it should be, as an operator is to think about customers." ”
At this time, Han Zhinan said with a smile: "Sometimes I engage in small bets, such as wiping pai gow, playing mahjong, and playing cards for adults. ”
Qin Yuhe listened carefully and said, this is exactly "the tea bowl is fragrant, and the pastime is old".
Everyone laughed.
Nonglu has a deep experience: "The teahouse is a place where three religions and nine streams are mixed, and it is very important to drink tea, entertainment, and pastime. ”
Qin Yuhe drank tea while pondering: We can also gradually diversify our business and follow the customs.
Han Zhinan agreed with their views.
After they discussed, they reached a preliminary agreement: they would go back and report the situation to Qian Shusheng and Wu Qing, and then start to implement it; In terms of operation, relying on the tea house, it is also engaged in tea trading, and the two support each other; In terms of personnel arrangements, Qin Yuhe and Han Zhinan are responsible for the layout and operation and management of the tea market, Qian Shusheng and Wu Qing participate in the operation and management, and Nonglu is in charge of the "Sanjitang Tea Shop" as a major shareholder.
Han Zhinan said: "After you go back, hurry up and prepare!" ”
"Okay, brother, don't worry!" Nong Lu hurriedly said.
Five days later, Nonglu and Qinyuhe set off from Hankou, took a boat through Shashi to transfer boats, and then went up the Fu River to return to Nanyi County.
"You two have worked hard!" Qian Shusheng was already waiting in the tea shop, smiling all over his face.
"Everything went well." Nong Lu said.
"Scholar Qian, let's wait for it." Qin Yuhe quipped.
Wu Qing saw that the two of them had returned safely, and happily rushed before and after, and the young man served tea and poured water. After the four of them were seated, Nonglu introduced them one by one, and Qin Yuhe focused on it.
Nong Lu asked Qian Shusheng: "Are you satisfied?" ”
Qian Shusheng said repeatedly, "Satisfied, satisfied." ”
After hearing this, Wu Qing said, "The business idea is feasible, but we must be meticulous in operation, after all, it is the first time for us to go to a big city to operate by ourselves, and there is also a process of exploration, I think this matter can be done." ”
Everyone agreed with Wu Qing's point of view.
Nong Lu also specially brought back a batch of books and materials from Hankou to Wu Qing, and some Chinese translated books from foreigners, including the books that his son Nong Tianyi wanted to read.
The next day, Nonglu was worried about his tea mountain, so he went to Tianxin Rock. At this time, Bai Longjie followed, and Nonglu further instructed him on fertilization, pruning, maintenance and other things, including tea production. This made Nonglu feel gratified.
However, he still has to explain, Nonglu said seriously, do things carefully, not sloppy.
Bai Longjie nodded repeatedly.
After descending the mountain, they came to Danxia's house.
"Hello father-in-law!" Danxia screamed sweetly.
Nong Lu smiled and said, "How is the life of the little couple?" ”
The two looked at each other for a moment, then said in unison, "Pretty good!" ”
Nonglu smiled with satisfaction, "That's good." ”
Danxia is becoming more and more abundant, exuding a charming charm.
When Nong Lu saw it, he quipped, "You are becoming more and more like your stepmother." ”
Danxia laughed "giggle", looked at Nonglu with a pair of big talking eyes, and then said, "I'm her daughter, of course it's like that." ”
Danxia is very good at talking, and after listening to it, everyone is happy.
Danxia continued, "Father-in-law, Brother Tianyi can memorize a lot of poems now. ”
"Well, Tianyi still has to work hard!"
After watching the tea mountain, Nonglu felt much more comfortable. A week later, Nonglu, Qin Yuhe, and Qian Shusheng appeared at the wharf of the Fuhe River, and together they boarded the wooden sailing boat bound for Hankou.
Han Zhinan patiently waited for their arrival. However, he is not idle, and is actively planning to open a store, such as getting the plaque of "Sanjitang Tea Shop" in advance. It's called Ambition!
As soon as he saw them, Han Zhinan was overjoyed: "All four gentlemen have arrived, okay!" ”
Everyone laughed.
In order not to go on an empty trip, this time, Nonglu also specially brought a few boxes of tea over, which Wu Qing explained.
When Han Zhinan saw it, his heart was full of fighting energy. He made fun of Qian Shusheng: "This time, I have to play for a little longer." ”
Qian Shusheng joked: "It depends on your performance." ”
The next day, when they came to the pick-up shop, Han Zhinan said to Qian Shusheng: "This is it." ”
Qian Shusheng looked carefully, "It's easy to get in and out." ”
"It's quite convenient, and people and goods can be basically separated."
Qian Shusheng said "mmmmmmmm
Nonglu said: "Sign the house contract as soon as possible." ”
Han Zhinan said, "Okay. ”
On the third day, after signing the contract, they hurried to the "Sanjitang Tea Shop", and the farmer said, "Hang up the signboard first." ”
Everyone agrees.
Subsequently, they discussed matters such as the resettlement of tea warehouses, the varieties of tea shops and tea houses, employees, and liaison with the tea industry.
Nonglu said to Qin Yuhe, "Brother Qin will stay, thank you for your hard work!" ”
Qin Yuhe said, "I can't wait for it." ”
Everyone laughed again.
The opening of the tea shop is in full swing, and they have rationally arranged the varieties of the tea market according to their respective division of labor, and determined to focus on the Tianxin Maojian to meet the needs of the Hankou tea market.
A month and a half later, the "Sanjitang Tea Shop" was grandly opened!
On this day, it is the third day of March, and it is also the time for the farmer's family to worship the "tea ancestral tree".
On the opening day, the house was full of friends and beaming with joy. When the auspicious time came, Nonglu gave a speech:
"Sanjitang Tea Shop" has a history of nearly 100 years, and Jingshan has been famous for tea since ancient times. Today, we came to Hankou from Nanyi County, Jingshan, in order to carry forward the tea culture of Chu, carry forward the spirit of the ancestors of the Chu people, and start a new journey in the tea industry!
Everyone applauded!
On the opening day, the grand occasion was unprecedented, and the tea customers flowed endlessly. After more than half a year of planning, preparation and implementation, all the efforts of Nonglu and his partners were ignited at this moment, and the power of the "Four Gentlemen" also broke out.
At this time, Nonglu and Huang Xiaotian, a celebrity in the Hankou tea industry, tasted tea together in the elegant seat on the second floor.
Nonglu introduced attentively: "This is Tianxin Maojian, produced in Tianxin Rock of Yunwu Mountain, and the tea tree has been around for more than 1,000 years. ”
Huang Xiaotian sniffed with his nose and said, the fragrance of tea is attractive. took a sip and said, the tea soup is heavy, the aroma of Lan Li is blended, good tea! Then I took another sip, and then looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup, and sighed: the spirit and posture are good, mellow and strong, sweet and long.
Nong Lu said, you are an old-timer in the tea industry, please give me more advice in the future!
Huang Xiaotian hurriedly said, the farmer boss is a well-known figure, how dare he?
Nong Lu said modestly, I am just a tea farmer in the mountains, Huang Lao said this, doesn't it make me feel ashamed of myself?
After saying that, the two laughed. The tea party is funny and very harmonious.
Qin Yuhe, Qian Shusheng and Han Zhinan, they drank tea and chatted with the guests in another private room. It wasn't until late at night that everyone met together to sort out the business situation on the first day and speed up the state of the tea market to achieve perfection.
On the fourth day, they were basically on the right track, and Nonglu and Qian Shusheng were going to return to Nanyi County. At this time, they said goodbye on the dock, and the farmer said, "The tea shop will be handed over to the two of you, and I will thank you!" ”
Qin Yuhe said: "Don't worry, you have a smooth journey!" ”
Han Zhinan swore and said: "I believe that with everyone's strength, we promise to make the tea shop a thousand miles a day." ”
Everyone laughed happily.
Nonglu said: "When I go back, I will send another batch of tea." ”
Qin Yuhe and Han Zhinan said in a loud voice, "Okay, good!" ”
They exchanged greetings, and everyone's eyes were full of expectation, full of affection, and reluctance!
The wind on the river, with the breath of spring, blows on their sleeves, and the gulls cross the sky and soar above the top of the sails......