freenovelworld Chapter 333 Purchasing New Carved Tables and Chairs
Chapter 333 Purchasing New Carved Tables and Chairs
"Ah, I see. Then let's talk about the price quickly. There are only a few sets left, so we mustn't let anyone buy them first."
When Lin Qingchuan heard Manager Su say that it needed to be made to order, he immediately became anxious.
If even these are bought up, it will take several days to make custom orders, which will delay business.
When Manager Tong saw that it was Manager Su, he immediately came out to greet him warmly.
"So it's Manager Su. You're such a busy person, why did you come here in person? Is there anything you need? Just send someone to let me know, and I'll make it for you and send it over immediately. I'm sorry to have troubled you to make this trip."
Manager Su smiled and said, "Manager Tong, you're too kind. I brought a friend from Lin's Pig Trotters Shop to come and see the place. We co-own that braised pig trotters shop. I don't know if you've heard about what happened today. Anyway, we need to buy a few new sets of tables and chairs. I hope you can give us a discount."
Everyone had heard about Lin's braised pig's trotters shop today; within half a day, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the entire county knew about it.
Lin's Braised Pig Trotters Shop was framed, but fortunately, Lord Yang investigated and found out that the manager of Qianxiulou had an affair with a married woman, which was discovered by her husband, and she killed him.
Alas, Lin's braised pig's trotters and Manager Su are truly the ones who suffered an undeserved misfortune, their property vandalized by the deceased's relatives, and now they have to come out to buy new tables and chairs.
Manager Tong said with a smirk, "I've heard a little about what happened today. It's really frustrating to encounter something like this. Don't be angry and keep it to yourself. How about this, I'll give you a discount. For Manager Su's sake, I'll only charge you for the materials and the craftsmanship. I won't do any of the other shady stuff."
"That's a good feeling."
Manager Su's Wanhe Restaurant, including Yunlai Restaurant, purchased all the tables, chairs, and furnishings, big and small, from this shop, which has brought a lot of business to the shop in recent years.
Asking them for some discounts isn't unreasonable.
Shopkeeper Tong asked, "Have you made up your minds? Do you want all eight sets?"
Shopkeeper Su nodded without hesitation, "Yes, I want all eight sets. How much silver do you think it will cost?"
Manager Tong glanced at the sets of tables and chairs, thought for a moment, and then said, "These sets were originally sold for twenty-five taels of silver each, but since Manager Su needs them, we'll give you the lowest price of twenty taels per set, which is one hundred and sixty taels in total. We'll just take the cost price. We hope Manager Su will continue to support our shop's business in the future."
"Since Manager Tong has said so, how can we not support her? Haha."
While Manager Su and Manager Tong were having a pleasant conversation, Lin Qingchuan and Shui Sheng were utterly astonished.
Just this one circle of patterns is carved, and a set costs twenty taels of silver. And that's the cheapest one. This is outrageous.
They went to the foot of the mountain to cut some wood, and the tables and chairs they made were not bad either, but a set of them could not be sold for even a tael of silver.
Things in this county are so expensive, so incredibly expensive!
Shuisheng whispered, "Brother Qingchuan, these tables are too expensive. Just buying them will cost 160 taels. We also need to buy other damaged items. Even if those people compensate us 175 taels of silver according to the government's judgment, it won't be enough. Our shop also lost a lot of braised pig's trotters, which delayed a day's business. It's not worth it."
"Yes, it's not worth it."
Lin Xiaotang said, "Dad, Uncle Shuisheng, we don't have time to order. It's okay if it's a little more expensive. We can open the shop and sell braised pig's trotters tomorrow."
"The sooner we resume business, the more money we'll make back, right? Plus, we can get a few nice sets of tables and chairs; they'll look more upscale in the shop, won't they?"
Shopkeeper Su noticed that Lin Qingchuan and Shui Sheng thought it was too expensive. Considering their impoverished background and frugal lifestyle, it seemed a bit extravagant for them to suddenly buy such an expensive item.
But when you're running a business, you can't be frugal. If the store's furnishings are too ordinary, the customers who come in will also be ordinary, and their purchasing power is generally lower.
Therefore, if you want to make your business stronger and bigger, you still have to be willing to invest capital.
He changed his mind and pulled Manager Tong aside. Manager Tong was confused and felt something was off.
"Manager Su, is there anything you need to instruct me on?"
Manager Su lowered his voice and said, "Shh, charge them fifteen taels of silver per set for these tables and chairs. As for the difference, just go to Wanhe Restaurant and I'll make up the difference. It's just the two of us who should know this. Don't let them know."
After hearing this, Manager Tong understood and thought to himself that Manager Su was really generous, willing to make up the difference himself so that everyone could have a good time.
Why didn't he meet such a good partner?
Manager Tong turned his head and chuckled, "Considering that Manager Su is an old acquaintance, let's just settle for the cost today. The craftsmanship isn't even included. Fifteen taels of silver per set, eight sets in total, that'll be one hundred and twenty taels of silver. How about that?"
"What? Fifteen taels for a set?"
Everyone was immediately astonished. Manager Su pulled Manager Tong aside and whispered a few words to her. Manager Tong immediately changed her attitude and offered a set of tables and chairs for five taels of silver less. How could anyone believe it?
Lin Qingchuan was a straightforward person. When Manager Su pulled Manager Tong aside to discuss the matter, Manager Tong changed the price, and he didn't even think about it.
He bowed to Manager Tong and sincerely thanked him, "Thank you very much, Manager Tong. Fifteen taels of silver for a set is just right. Let's go with that price then."
After saying that, he took out his money bag, took out some silver, and handed it to Manager Tong.
Hefting the heavy money bag in his hand, Manager Tong opened it and glanced inside, his eyes almost squinting into slits with a smile.
Anyway, Manager Su will make up the difference, and he didn't do a losing business. Lin Qingchuan even bowed to him specially, so he got a good deal.
"Brother, please don't be shy with me. If you need anything in the future, just come to me. We can customize things here. As long as you can tell us what you need, we can definitely make something that will satisfy you. Most importantly, we are better quality and cheaper than other places."
Shopkeeper Su smiled but remained silent, thinking to himself that Shopkeeper Tong really knew how to do business. She not only got a good deal but also promoted her shop to attract repeat customers.
They only brought one horse-drawn carriage with them when they went out. Manager Tong instructed the shop assistants to help deliver the tables and chairs to the door. Everyone busied themselves arranging the tables and chairs and wiping them clean.
Everyone was very happy to see the carved tables and chairs, which made the whole pig's trotter shop look much more upscale.
Aunt Xiangqin came out when she heard the noise and saw the new carved tables and chairs in the shop. Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets in delight.
She stroked the carved parts as if they were priceless treasures, being extremely careful as if afraid of damaging a piece of skin, and made "tsk tsk" sounds of admiration.
"Tsk tsk, such exquisite carving skills, why is it used to make tables and chairs? If this were used to carve a bed, it would be worth a fortune. The wood is also of high quality, and the carving is so lifelike. It's so beautiful that the more you look at it, the more you can't take your eyes off it."
Xiao Jiu immediately added, "Celery Milk, with this level of craftsmanship, this set of tables and chairs isn't cheap either."