FID – Chapter 315

On the second floor of the tea shop, two people with the same pair of sinister eyes coldly watched the bustle there from top to bottom. 

At this time, they were the only customers on the entire second floor.

“Let them be proud for a while, and soon they won’t be able to laugh!” The slightly younger man gritted his teeth, resentful and jealous.

When their Lius Teahouse had the best business, they did not have such a frenzy occurrence.

Only when there was a comparison would one know the disparity.

They were totally unwilling to admit it, yet they had to face it.

“Is the tea bought?” The man opposite him was Liu Huai, whose face was expressionless and covered with deep wrinkles.

“Yes. It’s only a small jar.” The man pulled out a palm-sized tea jar from his pocket, containing two catties of tea at most. “It’s just a little, yet they dared to price it at a hundred taels! Those people are insane, fighting over to buy it!”

There was no publicity for this nourishing tea in the early stage, and it only relied on the aftermath of the fame of the Qianss’ nourishing wine to bring out such a commotion. The momentum of the Qian family was so strong that it could not be suppressed. 

The popularity of the nourishing wine, which the Liu family indirectly caused, was what made them sulk the most.

“Distribute the tea, and let people research and study it. See what nourishing ingredients are added in the tea. It will be best if they can research the recipe.” Liu Huai picked up the tea cup and placed it close to his mouth. He sniffed the aroma and frowned. Then he put the tea cup down. “In addition, have people contact tea farmers and tea merchants in and around the capital. Once the Qians’ tea is launched, it isn’t just the pie in our hands that they robbed. As long as we instigate those people, they will make good pawns.”

The man nodded. “I understand.”

The boundary of the capital city was vast. With this nourishing tea, it snatched so many people’s interests at once. With the Liu family egging them on at the back, there would be a fuss.

The two men sat across until the crowd dispersed before leaving.

At this time, the nourishing tea in Qian’s Tea House was also almost sold out. 

Because it was limited, people couldn’t buy in large quantities, and the Qian family wouldn’t display all the tea at once.

With a swanky face, Qian Wanjin left the store and happened to bump into the owner of the tea shop across the street, who was sending people off to their carriage.

Qian Wanjin’s eyes narrowed.

If he wasn’t mistaken, the person who just got on the carriage was the current head of the Liu family, Liu Huai.

The tea shop owner also saw Qian Wanjin.

Originally turned to enter his store, but he paused, and then looked towards Qian Wanjin.

Qian Wanjin broke into a smile, “Boss Zhu, is business a little slow this morning?”

Boss Zhu laughed, “Young Boss Qian’s tea house has been bustling with business. It earns people’s envy. Wealth is rolling in.”

“Everyone earns a fortune together, hahaha! Our Qian family makes business with the nobles and can not steal Boss Zhu’s client base. There were so many people this morning,  but most of them were here to watch the fun. Our doors are now opposite each other, let’s carry each other in the future.”

“Then, thanks to Young Boss Qian’s blessings.” After an exchange of pleasantries, Qian Wanjin walked forward. Boss Zhu whispered, “Young Boss, your limelight has been too strong recently. You’d better be careful, so as not to catch others’ attention.”

This was a sincere reminder.

The Liu family’s means in the capital has always been domineering, and they weren’t at all popular in the circle.

On the contrary, although the Qian family was also top wealthy in the capital, they have a wide network of contacts in the business field. They were sleek and never easily offended people, which likely gain them more goodwill.

“Many thanks, Boss Zhu,” Qian Wanjin returned seriously. 

This was a favor someone gave. It was out of goodwill, so he must bear it in mind.

“Then I won’t bother you, Young Boss Qian.” After saying that, the man was about to turn around.

“Boss Zhu, how is the business of your tea house?” Qian Wanjin suddenly asked.

Boss Zhu smiled bitterly, “There are many tea shops in the capital. My store is still alive, but it barely can support the family. There’s still some noble customers who occasionally came in the past, but with your wellness tea launching, I’m afraid my source of customers will be even less in the future.”

When it came to grabbing customers, how could he not be affected at all?

The word “health-preservation” was now too hot in the capital, so hyped up to the point where people felt obsessed.

The people who witnessed the miraculous effect of the nourishing wine at the courthouse that day have already spread the word about the effectiveness of wine. Thus, anyone with a few money in their hands were thinking of ways to buy nourishing wine.

Who would be stingy if they could use money to prolong life? Buy no matter how expensive it was!

Unfortunately, nourishing wine was limited, and many people couldn’t buy it. Now that wellness tea was on the market, it just filled up those people’s regrets. 

In the capital, it was not an exaggeration to say that the Qians’ health series dominated the world.

Looking at the bitterness on the boss’s face, Qian Wanjin smiled, “You said that wrong, Boss Zhu. Although we are in the tea business, we’re not necessarily rivals. I mainly run tea leaves, while you deal with business tea. Since the city people are paying attention to health preservation, I wish the Boss to buy two jars of wellness tea in my shop. As the main hit in the tea shop, those who have not bought tea will come here after catching wind of it. By then, do you still have to worry about not being able to bring your tea shop business?”

The message revealed in these words made Boss Zhu’s eyes immediately bright. He answered excitedly, “Young Boss Qian, shall we take a walk and talk!”

Boss Zhu invited him into the tea shop and eagerly asked just as they took a seat. “Did you mean to let me sell wellness tea just now?”

Wellness tea – that was the main business in the hands of the Qian family. It was exclusive!

“If you sell other kinds of tea, your business won’t grow tepid, so add an extra wellness tea and take the advantage of health preservation heat. Why don’t we make money together?”

This was to confirm that the Qian’s tea could be resold!

“But, the price of wellness tea is extremely expensive… My tea shop is mainly engaged in business for ordinary people. I’m afraid that not many people can afford to drink it.” This was another concern.

Qian Wanjin smiled once more. “Since I sell tea-leaves, of course, not all my stocks are high-priced tea. There are also low and mid-priced tea leaves. It’s just that Qian’s family took on the high-quality products, and those middle and low-grade tea leaves won’t be put on the market for the time being. If Boss Zhu wants to try this, you can cooperate with us.”

“Okay, okay! I’ll do it!” Boss Zhu was simply thrilled to death.

If he could procure low-cost wellness tea, ordinary people who would visit his tea shop could also have a taste of the wellness tea! Now that health preservation was so popular, could his business be worse?

His shop might be able to rely on this and revive!

“Since you’ve set your mind on it, I’ll have someone send tea leaves to you when I get back later. In addition, there are numerous tea shops in the city. If they want to do the same, we can work together. The market is so big that we can’t finish chewing the cakes by ourselves. Let’s eat together, make money together and have a good new year!”

“Okay! With Young Boss’s words, we in the tea shop business will definitely follow your lead in the future!”

After sending Qian Wanjin away, the tea shop immediately posted a notice at the front door. The following day, the tea shop supplied wellness tea, and thus welcomed new and old tea patrons!

When the Qians delivered the tea leaves, Boss Zhu personally tasted it, divided them into different grades, and set prices!

In addition, he informed several other teahouses in the city to do this business together!

In the past, there was competition between peers. They treated each other like enemies and never friends, but maybe after this time, industrial tea merchants could also be twisted in a rope!