To be honest, the whole cart looked quite eye-catching when it was pushed out now. The three-dimensional pattern showed a small bamboo forest and the words Takeshi century eggs. To be honest, the whole cart looked quite eye-catching when it was pushed out now. The three-dimensional pattern showed a small bamboo forest and the words Takeshi century eggs. Whether the century eggs could be sold for twenty coins seemed to depend on this one move. Of course, although Nie Yunzhu appeared to be full of confidence in front of Ning Yi, she probably didn't believe it in her heart. Ning Yi naturally understood in his heart, but since things had not been finalized, there was no need to explain too much. No matter how much he said, it was better to see the effect after doing it.
Next, how to make a few restaurants willing to consign Nie Yunzhu's century eggs was his business.
This matter was actually very simple. If they didn't want Nie Yunzhu to bring it over, then let them take the initiative to take it. Since a business was a monopoly, there were many ways to do it.
That afternoon, he asked for leave from Su Chonghua, saying that he would be late in the mornings for the next few days. He asked Su Chonghua to arrange for someone to supervise the students' studies — anyway, the first two hours were just to read and memorize while shaking his head. It wasn't a big problem whether Ning Yi was there or not.
At the end of February in Jiangning, it was really the time for the birds to fly and the grass to grow. The green grass on the branches had new buds, and the poplar flowers were elegant, fluttering like catkins. Walking on the street in the early morning, one could hear the sound of birds chirping. The wind still carried a slight chill. The scholars also woke up relatively early. Many people would call their friends, choosing to take a boat tour of the Qinhuai River in the morning. When that indistinct and decadent music floated over from the distant pleasure boat, amidst the sky full of willow catkins, the feeling it gave people, was naturally another meaningful scene of literature and ink.
When the sun rose, Ning Yi walked on the streets of Jiangning. Although this was his first time experiencing Jiangning's spring, he was still used to the ancient atmosphere when the willow catkins fell from the sky. At the beginning of spring, there were more people on the streets. Merchants from all over the country, scholars carrying books on their backs, and occasionally, there were bodyguards and warriors. They were all big and burly, but it was hard to tell who had real kung fu. A plump child was playing with a dog on the street, making funny faces. Finally, the dog was annoyed, and it chased after the child with all its might. With a splash, the child was chased into the river. The child flopped and flopped in the water for a long distance, then turned his head and made funny faces. His mother, who was not far away, saw it and put her hands on her hips and scolded loudly on the riverbank.
Nie Yunzhu's stall was just a few streets away. Today was the first day it had been opened, but the two of them had already had a conversation in the morning. Ning Yi was not going over to see how shocking the small cart was. His purpose was only to check out the nearby restaurants. Halfway there, he met Li Pin, who was walking toward him. She was probably going to the school.
"Liheng." They had been colleagues for a month, and Li Pin went to listen to stories every morning. She knew that Ning Yi was always prepared. Seeing that he didn't plan to go to the school today, she was slightly confused. After asking, Ning Yi only answered that there were some things. Since he didn't go to class, Li Pin had nothing to do with going to Yushan Academy. She asked, "Do you need my help?"
"Hehe, it's just a small matter. No need." Ning Yi thought for a while. "Brother Li lives nearby?"
"It's in the alley ahead. If Liheng is free, why don't you come to my humble abode?" Li Pin smiled and said, "My wife has long heard of Liheng's great name and has long wanted to meet you."
Ning Yi politely declined with a smile, and then said, "Since Brother Li lives nearby, do you know the best restaurants and teahouses that sell the most expensive items here?"
"Up ahead, House of Spring, House of Willow, and House of Four Seas are all good. There are a few more on the street over there. I have nothing to do now. If Liheng wants to go, I can accompany him. "
Li Pin seemed to be free and easy, and she could handle everything. Ning Yi smiled. "No need for today. Just find an expensive restaurant. If Brother Li is hungry, why don't we go for breakfast together? I'll treat you."
After that, the two of them went to the most luxurious restaurant on the street. At this time, it was not yet the busiest time of the day. When Ning Yi and Li Pin arrived, there were still some empty seats in the restaurant. Ning Yi casually tipped the waiter a silver coin. The waiter immediately became attentive and led Ning Yi and Li Pin upstairs. Then Ning Yi ordered a few expensive meat porridge and snacks, while Li Pin only ordered San Xian Soup Noodle.
"Brother Li, do you come here often?" Ning Yi asked after pouring tea.
Li Pin smiled. "The food here is more expensive than outside, but it tastes good. I come here occasionally."
"Then … is this the busiest time of the day in House of Spring?"
"Oh, not really. In about a quarter of an hour, this restaurant will be full of people."
"Yes." Ning Yi nodded.
Li Pin was obviously curious about the reason why Ning Yi came here, but she didn't show it on the surface. She chatted with Ning Yi while drinking tea. The topic was not about the correspondence between the stories and the Analects of Confucius, but about trivial things. The dispute caused by the cutting down of a willow tree downstairs the year before last was also interesting. As time passed, Ning Yi and Li Pin's food was also served. The restaurant was gradually full of customers, and it was noisy. Ning Yi drank a mouthful of porridge and knocked on the table. The waiter on the other side raised his hand and immediately came over.
"What can I do for you, Young Masters?"
"Two century eggs, please."
"Century, century eggs?" The waiter was confused.
"… No?" Ning Yi was slightly stunned. He thought for a moment, took out 50 or 60 copper coins, and pointed outside. "Go this way, turn a corner, and there is a car on the other side of the street. It's a very beautiful car. Buy two and bring them over. As for the ingredients … vinegar and soy sauce will do. You also have them here. Twenty copper coins for one, and the rest is yours. Go. "
He just said lightly, waved his hand, and turned to talk to Li Pin about other things. After the commanding aura developed in his previous life came out, the waiter was stunned for a moment, but he didn't dare to refute. He only remembered to buy century eggs, vinegar, and soy sauce, and left with the money. In order to expand the restaurant, the rules still didn't allow the waiter to object to the simple requests of the customers, not to mention that the customer had given him a silver coin when he came in.
After a while, the waiter bought the century eggs and came back. He probably asked Nie Yunzhu how to eat it, and asked about vinegar and soy sauce. He even took a small plate with some vinegar and soy sauce. Ning Yi gave one to Li Pin. "Try it. It's new. If you're not used to it, you can dip it in vinegar or soy sauce … In fact, the best thing is the appearance."
The business in the restaurant was still lively. The two finished the century eggs. Ning Yi looked at the lively scene and waved his hand again. "Waiter." The waiter came back again.
Ning Yi took out dozens of copper coins, and without looking at him, he said, "Go buy two more." He turned back to talk to Li Pin.
The waiter was a little embarrassed and hesitated for a while. "Young Master, business is a little busy at this time. I can't go …"
"Hmm?" Ning Yi's words were interrupted. He glanced at the waiter, and then tilted his head to look at him for a few seconds. His expression was indifferent, but he didn't look away. Then he folded his hands on the table and frowned. "Can't go?"
"No … I … I will think of a way …"
The waiter took the money and left. After a while, he bought the century eggs. Ning Yi put the century eggs on the table. After the waiter left, he said, "It's not good to eat too much. You can take it to the Academy and give it to others. Brother Li, do you want to take one back?"
Li Pin laughed. "Brother Ning, did you come today for this century egg?"
"Oh, indeed."
"Why exactly?"
"Nothing, just a small bet." The food was actually finished. Ning Yi smiled and stuffed the century egg into his pocket. He stood up and said, "Brother Li, let's go."
The two went downstairs together. There were more pedestrians on the street. Ning Yi talked with Li Pin for a while and looked at several restaurants over there. "I made an agreement with someone to sell at least thirty of these twenty-copper coins of century eggs every day for a month. After all, it's a new thing. They won't sell it on the counter if they send it here directly. Judging from the daily income of this restaurant, it's not worth bribing those stewards for a business of thirty century eggs. They also look down on it. I can only do the opposite. Tomorrow, I'll hire a few idlers and invite them here for breakfast every day for six or seven consecutive days. The nearby restaurants will probably pick up the goods. The appearance is not bad. I'll cut one and put it outside for display. Twenty copper coins shouldn't be a problem … But, are the nearby restaurants so busy every morning? "
"There are business travelers coming and going nearby. Except for winter, it's always lively here. There shouldn't be a problem." Li Pin thought for a while and looked at Ning Yi. "Thirty is only a business of six hundred copper coins a day. With Liheng's reputation at this time, as long as he can make this century egg famous, he can sell more than thirty. Why go through so much trouble?"
"Oh, this was set in the bet …" Ning Yi laughed. In fact, doing all kinds of business was often a competition of contacts. With Ning Yi's reputation at this time, he could either write a poem for the century egg or say hello to the Puyang family. A business of a few hundred copper coins for the century egg was nothing to him. But in this way, it was no different from Kang Xian helping to promote it at the banquet. The reason why Kang Xian set the standard so low was that he stipulated that Ning Yi was only allowed to use some ordinary means and spend a little capital to spread the sales of the century egg.
This was just a small trick. It was not surprising to say it out loud. Li Pin thought for a while. "This is also interesting. In this way, it doesn't have to be too troublesome to hire people. Some idlers are not very reliable. I know a lot of friends here. Every day, they eat breakfast around here. Asking them to perform is just a little effort, and … naturally, there won't be any flaws."
He looked at Ning Yi and then waved his hand. "Of course, the name of Liheng will not be revealed. I will tell everyone not to do unnecessary things and only do it like ordinary people. How about it?"
He was a gifted scholar who shared the same fame as Cao Guan. If he were to really talk about friends nearby, most of them would be the same type of people. If Li Pin really wanted to make a move, perhaps his influence would be even greater than Ning Yi's. Thus, he made such a guarantee. Ning Yi thought for a moment, then nodded, "Thank you, Brother Li."
The next morning, on the steps in front of the small building, Nie Yunzhu reported the results to Ning Yi with joy. "Yesterday, six century eggs were sold, and the pancakes were sold out quickly. This is the first time that the pancakes have been sold out, so Hu Tao and I are going to make more today. And this is the first time that so many century eggs have been sold … "She was obviously happy about the pancakes. Looking at Ning Yi's expression, she said," Good start. As long as we become famous, it will not be a problem to sell thirty century eggs. "
Ning Yi curled his lips and laughed in agreement. He was not worried about the sales of the century eggs. After three days, the first restaurant began to let Nie Yunzhu send century eggs over. Li Pin's group of friends would not have any flaws. However, he hadn't expected that his enthusiasm would cause some trouble for Nie Yunzhu …
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