Cheng Shi had already made two sets of plans, but since the Li family had no external force to rely on, there was naturally a saying.

After a pause, Cheng Shi said: "Now that the soap business has a bright future, I wonder if we can do this business together, and the two will work together to make the business bigger." ”

After hearing this, Li Jian asked: "That's naturally good, I don't know how Master Cheng plans to cooperate." ”

Cheng Shi said: "Actually, it's simple, my Cheng family's business is also doing well, there are ready-made shops and caravans in various places, why don't you take the formula into the shares, and my Cheng family is responsible for the production and sales, and then count your 20% shares, you see how it is." ”

"Of course, if you think this is not good, you can also replace it with me to buy the formula directly, I bid eight thousand taels, and I have a three-entry house in Yangzhou City, and I will also transfer it to you at that time, it just so happens that Li Hao is studying in the city, you can also take care of it nearby, you say yes."

Li Jian listened to this condition, and was quite excited about the first one, after all, it was also a long-term investment, and it was handed over to the Cheng family to do, maybe he would earn more money, but if he had to hand over the formula after all, he was still a little unwilling.

Li Jian thought for a while and said, "I can't do anything about this matter, I'll go back and discuss it and give an answer, is it okay?" ”

Cheng Shi was not in a hurry, so he said: "Of course you can, this is a big matter, so it should be discussed properly." But I want to remind you here, the An family has always been domineering, but they don't pay so much attention to the rules, in the past, our two families had some differences, and they still started to fight and squeeze out us. In other words, you should also be careful to be safe. Now you and I don't have much to do with each other after all, and I can't come forward to help you, but if we cooperate, then I have a reason to protect you. After speaking, he didn't let Li Jian speak, so he brought tea and sent the guests away, and asked Zhang Hu to come over and send Li Jian out.

Hearing this, Li Jian's heart sank, and he followed Zhang Hu out of the door. On the way, Zhang Hu said: "For the sake of the relationship between you and me in the past, I have to give you a reminder, my lord just said that he didn't blame you, the style of the An family is very arrogant, relying on the relationship between the officials, and doing a lot of evil things, but after all, in the hometown, it is somewhat restrained, so there are not many people who know, but as long as you want to inquire, you will naturally inquire." So you should be careful yourself, in addition, I also want to advise you, your Li Hao is also studying in the academy now, maybe he will be able to have a future in the future, even if he is not for himself, he should also think about it, although there is a lot of money, it is something outside the body after all, it is better to change to a safe and stable one. ”

Li Jian said: "Thank you for the reminder, I'll go back and discuss with my wife." With that, he hurried home.

That night, the Li family and his wife talked earnestly in the bedroom. Li Jian told Wei what he said to Cheng Shi and Zhang Hu today, and then said: "Actually, what Master Cheng said about doing business with shares is very good, and we don't have to worry about it." Sitting and waiting for a share, you must earn a lot. ”

After hearing this, Wei said: "It is said that it is a joint stock to do, but the formula is handed over to them, and the production and sales are all theirs, how do you ensure that we can really get a share at that time, instead of them giving money at will." After saying that, the room fell silent, and it seemed very lonely.

After a while, Wei got up and took out the account book he had kept these days. said to Li Jian: "No matter what, let's take stock of the accounts first, first understand the current situation, and then look at the road." ”

After speaking, without waiting for an answer, Weishi took care of himself and began selling soap in early March, a total of five months. In the first three months, we sold 980 taels, and then in the next two months, we sold 3,120 taels, for a total of 4,100 taels. Among them, the cost minus 615 taels, it took 230 taels to buy the next person in the tooth shop, 312 taels of commission to the people in the next two months, 36 taels of wages for the next four months, plus 39 taels to rebuild the house, that is, 2868 taels left.

Calculating this account and thinking about the current situation, Wei's heart is becoming more and more uncomfortable, but he is helpless.

Li Jian felt sad when he saw Wei like this, so he said, "This matter should not wait any longer." Since it's two families to earn, maybe there will be a turnaround, right? Just look at what the An family said, and you can also make a comparison. ”

As a result, on the second day, An Jia asked people to come to the door, and it was an outer door steward of An Jia, who was also a member of their own family. He said directly to Li Jian: "I know that you went to Cheng's house yesterday to discuss the sale of formulas." Have you discussed it? ”

Li Jian replied: "No, it's just that Master Cheng also wanted to buy this formula, so he asked me to talk about it, but there was no result." ”

Steward An sneered after hearing this, and said, "Fortunately, we haven't talked about it, and his Cheng family also wants to rob us of our business!" Today, I will tell you, you still have to settle down with me in this business, if you really dare to sell it to the Cheng family. His Cheng family still has some face in the officialdom, I can't get it to death, but you don't have such a good life. ”

Li Jian said: "Yes, yes, I don't know how you want to buy this formula." ”

Steward An smiled: "Our master is generous, but he gave you a high price of 1,000 taels of silver, which is enough for you to buy a house and land" After speaking, he kept staring at Li Jian.

After hearing this, Li Jian said: "Isn't this price too low, yesterday Master Cheng said that he would pay 8,000 taels of silver to buy it?"

After hearing this, Steward An smiled and said, "He has a lot of money, but I'm afraid that you have a life to take the money and not spend it." My big house master was born in Jinshi, and the current Yangzhou Zhizhou is my big man and the same branch Jinshi, you still have to think about it. I'll come back in a few days, and hopefully you'll have it figured out. ”

After saying that, he turned around and left, and at this time, Wei, who was hiding in the house and listened to all the words, also walked out.

Li Jian saw Wei's and said: "This An family is too domineering, and it is unknown whether the Cheng family can speak and count, and now there is really no way out." ”

While the two were still distressed, the soap sellers in the village also came to the door. When everyone entered the courtyard, Li Jian asked what was the matter.

I saw everyone squirming and pinching, and finally Li Yi came out and said: "We may not be able to help you sell soap, just now Master An sent someone to take Li Zheng to the various families to spread the word, saying that if we come to sell soap again, we will have to serve more conscription in the future, and we can't help it." ”

Li Jian listened and said: "I know, you can't help it, you can't sell it, forget it, you put the soap back, and it'll be fine." ”

The people put back the soap and left. But Li Jian went back full of vicissitudes, and when he entered the house, he was speechless with Wei.

At this time, Li Jian suddenly raised his head and said, "Why don't I go into the city to see Hao'er, talk to Hao'er, and see what he can do." ”

After hearing this, Wei said, "Why bother to bring Hao'er in and let him study in peace." This is my door to find a way, the big deal is that we will sell the formula to the Cheng family, and then move to Yangzhou City to live, I don't dare to go too far if I want to settle down in the city. ”

Li Jian said: "But if that's the case, you should tell Hao'er, in case the An family really wants to hurt people, let him know that he can also have a defense." ”

Wei Shi listened, nodded yes, and said, "Then you can go tomorrow, it's better to say it early." With that, he turned around and went back to his room.

On the second day, Li Jian asked his subordinates to set up a carriage and rush to the city early in the morning, but as soon as he went out, he found that someone outside was staring at his yard. went over and asked who it was, but they simply said that they were members of the An family, just to watch them not run around. said that he didn't hide it, just looked at it openly.

Li Jianqi was helpless, so he had to go home first and tell Wei about it.

Wei Shi listened and said, "You hurry into the city now and talk to Hao'er, so that he doesn't come out in the academy." As for the side that doesn't matter, what they want is the recipe, and they don't have to do anything yet. As long as the two of us don't go together, they won't stop us. ”

Then he listened for a while, looked left and right, and said in a low voice: "When you talk to these subordinates in the future, you should be careful, and don't tell them some important things." ”

Li Jian listened and asked suspiciously, "Why is this?"

Wei said: "How can the An family know what you are going out and still staring outside, you can't just stay outside all night." Anyway, let's be careful, and there will be no problem. ”

Li Jian listened, nodded, and went to pull the carriage to the city alone, and the people outside did not stop him. When he arrived at the academy, because it was not a day of rest, Li Hao was still in class at the master's place, and Li Jian didn't break in, just wandered outside, and finally Li Hao saw it, and he came out in advance for fear of something urgent.

Li Hao asked, "My father is in such a hurry, but there is something at home." ”

Li Jian told Li Hao everything that happened, and Li Hao pondered for a while after hearing it, and said: "Father, don't worry, our family's business is not so easy to be robbed. I have a way, it's not difficult to keep my business, but it's too deceitful to settle down. It is difficult to teach them a lesson, but the days will go by, and there will always be a day when they will be given good fruit. ”