It was already deep, but there was still a room in the palace with the lights on. There was a man in the room who was writing something in front of the desk, and he was rubbing his thigh from time to time. At this moment a man walked in from outside the house, carrying a tray with a bowl of tea and a plate of refreshments.

"That's what that kid made?" The man who was writing listened to the pen and looked at the tray and asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The man with the tray placed the tea and refreshments on the side of the desk and replied.

"Well, it tastes good. Cheng An, how did you say this kid came up with such a way to make tea? ”

"This villain really doesn't know, but according to the subordinates of the Anding County Mansion, it was taught by the gods during the coma of the county prince." The man known as Cheng An replied.

"Immortals? It's kind of interesting. Have you figured out how to make it? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, not yet. Anding County has done a good job of secrecy, and this tea has been on the market for two months, and no one knows how to make it. Do you need to ask him for it in the name of His Majesty? ”

"Forget it, I'm also a member of my grandfather's generation, so I don't want to fight my grandson's idea of making money. I'm going to spend the night in this hall tonight, so go and make the lights shine again. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just when Zhao Weiji's business was gradually reaching its peak, he had a series of activities that also attracted the attention of someone, and this person was none other than the current emperor, his uncle Zhao Guangyi. But Zhao Weiji himself still knows nothing about this.

In a blink of an eye, it was the beginning of April of the first year of Yongxi. On this day, Zhao Weiji was discussing with Zhao Xin and Zhao Wu in the store whether to open another store in the east of the city, because this store is really hot and has exceeded the carrying capacity of the store. At this time, Zhao Weiji saw an acquaintance walk into the store.

"Gee, isn't this the landlord? Haven't you already paid four months' rent in advance? It's not time to pay the rent yet, right? Or do you have a new one today? Listen to the landlord. Zhao Weiji saw that it was Chai Yu who walked into the store, remembered the cold reception he had received because of this unlucky surname, and unconsciously teased her.

"Go aside. Can't I come for a cup of tea? The landlord won't accept it? Your first drink is free, right? Chai Yu couldn't help but be a little angry when he heard this guy ridicule himself like this.

"The free is a tasting cup." Zhao Weiji explained.

"It doesn't matter if he's a small cup or not, give this girl a cup first. I've been out all morning and I'm thirsty. ”

Immediately, the guy in the store brought a tasting glass to Chai Yu. Probably really thirsty, Chai Yu drank all the tea in one gulp.

"This cup is too small, bring me another big one, and some of your refreshments."

"Your Excellency, this second cup and refreshments cost money." As soon as Zhao Weiji's words fell, he was glared at fiercely by Chai Yu. So he could only say: "Okay, good, how can the landlord collect money when he comes to inspect today, this meal is free." After saying that, he turned his head to look at Chai Yu and saw that she was still glaring at him, so he could only say: "The tea and refreshments are the best." ”

At this time, Chai Yu finally retracted his gaze with satisfaction and began to look at the decoration of the store.

After a while, the tea and refreshments were placed in front of Chai Yu, and Chai Yu began to taste the rumored delicacy.

It turned out that Chai Yu had already heard of the reputation of this tea shop, and she originally thought that it was just a small business for the county prince to be idle and have nothing to do, but she didn't expect it to shake the entire Bianjing. Some of her friends around her have already come here to taste it, and they all say yes, and then recommend her to come. It's just that she is a little thin-skinned, and she has already broken the relationship with Zhao Weiji last time, so she is really embarrassed to come.

Chai Yu was originally in the silk business, and the business was okay, but recently her competitor suddenly launched a new product, and it was very popular. In addition, her family's business was not as big as others, and these were good, but it was a little difficult to breathe. No, she came out today to reconnoiter the enemy's situation. It just so happened that Zhao Weiji's tea shop was near here, just close to noon, and the thirsty and hungry Chai Yu did not resist the temptation of food after all, and walked in with a cheeky face.

Watching Chai Yu savor the food, that kind of beautiful way of eating made Zhao Weiji feel a little cute, and couldn't help but start talking to Chai Yu again: "Landlord, can the taste still enter your mouth?" ”

"Well, that's good." Chai Yu, who had just finished answering Zhao Weiji, felt that he shouldn't be so kind, so he said again: "What's the matter with you." ”

Zhao Weiji, who was choked up, was not angry and continued to ask: "It seems that the landlord doesn't look like he came to inspect the shop, it looks like he came in after a long time in the neighborhood." What are you doing around the neighborhood? Buying satin? Or buy rouge? It's not like it, isn't this still empty-handed? Could it be that you didn't see what you wanted? ”

"This girl is naturally beautiful and doesn't need rouge gouache, and my family is also in the silk business, and I don't need the coarse cloth and hemp here." For some reason, Chai Yu always wanted to fight against Zhao Weiji.

Zhao Weiji couldn't help but smile after hearing this, what Chai Yu said was indeed the truth, she was beautiful and well-proportioned. Although I feel that I am not yet sixteen years old, there is no place for my development. What's more, she also has a lotus-like temperament. There really is no need for rouge gouache to set it off. In addition, the fabric used in the clothes on her body is handmade in texture, but the color is very elegant, generally speaking, it is unlikely that the silk village on the market will use such a good material to dye such a color, which means that the fabric is customized or homemade, and it is basically solid, and she opened a silk village in her own house.

"So what is the landlord doing here today? Is it possible? I know, recently the silk village next door has a few new varieties on the market, both the color and texture are different from the previous ones, and the sales are also good. But it doesn't seem to be your property next door, is it? Are you here to scout the enemy? ”

"Uh......." Chai Yu, who was guessed by Zhao Weiji, was a little stunned for a while, but after thinking about it, he decisively turned his heart sideways, and Suo admitted what Zhao Weiji guessed: "Yes, I am here to investigate the enemy." Do you have an opinion? ”

"Of course I don't, but I'm a neighbor of that shop. There is some information to be provided. ”

"Who's going to need your help?" Hearing that Zhao Weiji could provide information, Chai Yu's heart warmed, but his mouth was still very hard.

"Then I won't talk about it." Zhao Weiji heard that Chai Yu was still very tough, and decided to tease her.

Hearing that Zhao Weiji was not ready to speak, Chai Yu was also a little panicked, so he could only whisper: "You still say it." ”

"What do you say?" Zhao Weiji was still teasing her.

Chai Yu could only stubbornly raise his voice: "You still say it." ”

"That's right, my ears are too bad, and my voice is too small to hear." Seeing that the purpose of teasing Chai Yu had been achieved, Zhao Weiji was ready to accept it when he saw it, and then said: "Three colors of silk were launched next door, namely white that is somewhat similar to coral, powder blue with pink in blue, and pink like a peach. And it seems that they have also improved the method of weaving and dyeing, both in texture and color, and now these satins are firmer and silkier than before, and the color is more beautiful, and it seems that it is not easy to fade."

I have to say that the information provided by Zhao Weiji was indeed of great help to Chai Yu. After all, Chai Yu is the boss of the opposite party, and the people on the other side also know her, so she really can't enter the store to actually investigate, and Zhao Weiji is different, although he hasn't actually gone into the silk village next door to see and touch it, but he can't stand that there are female customers who buy new silk from next door to drink tea every day. Listening to these women's chats can also save up enough information.

Seeing that Zhao Weiji seemed to know something about the new silk next door, and it seemed that he was also better at business, Chai Yu wanted to ask Zhao Weiji if he had any identity countermeasures, anyway, he had already pulled down his face, so he didn't care about asking again: "The new variety next door has indeed caused me a lot of impact, do you have any countermeasures?" ”

"Countermeasures...... Zhao Weiji thought for a while, and then said to Chai Yu: "First of all, you have to answer me a few questions." ”

"Okay, you ask."

"Can you develop a new colorway in a short period of time?"

Chai Yu shook his head.

"Can you improve your weaving and dyeing techniques in a short period of time?"

Chai Yu shook his head again.

After getting such an answer from Chai Yu, Zhao Weiji couldn't help but say with some worry: "In this way, it is estimated that it will be difficult to do." By the time you've developed new colors and new weaving techniques, you'll probably have a regular number of repeat customers next door, unless your new technology and new colors can outperform your next door. However, by that time, the current weaving and dyeing technology next door has basically taken shape, and the cost will drop a lot. At that time, you can still use the advantage of the price war to retain a lot of customers, and you still can't completely turn over. ”

"Isn't that just no fun? I'm already a little out of breath now, and I don't have the time and money to develop new colors and weaving techniques. After hearing Zhao Weiji's words, Chai Yu couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"Don't be so pessimistic, I didn't say you're going to go bankrupt. You have another way out. Let me ask you, who usually buys this silk of yours? ”

"Generally, the rich can't afford it, and the poor can't afford it." Although Chai Yu didn't understand the intention of Zhao Weiji's question, he still answered honestly.

"What if you could find another material that the poor could afford?"

"What else? You mean hemp? Hemp can be bought by the poor, but it is not easy to wear, and only the poor will buy it. Can't make money. Diesel said anxiously.

"I'm talking about a new material that is comfortable to wear but has a low production cost."

"Where are you going to let me find this material?" Chai Yu already had the urge to hit someone at this time.

"You don't need to look for it, this kind of material is far away in the sky, close in front of you." Then he pointed to the flower on the counter.

"What is this?" At this time, Chai Yu was completely puzzled.

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