"Twenty-eight taels of silver."
As soon as the shopkeeper opened his mouth, Cheng Wanwan took a breath of cold air.
It is equivalent to 28,000 bottles of moisturizing lotion in modern times. Only nobles can afford it.
Seeing Cheng Wanwan's expression of pain, the shopkeeper did not show contempt, because it was indeed very expensive. He picked up another pink box next to him: "This one is slightly cheaper, it costs ninety taels of silver."
Cheng Wanwan smelled it and found that this bottle was made of medicinal materials and seemed to have added beef bone marrow and beef fat. Bovine bone marrow is rich in protein and adds nutrients to the skin. The beef fat can emollient and keep the skin moist.
No wonder these things are expensive, they are all made of fine and precious raw materials. Ordinary people have never even heard of them, let alone make a special trip to buy them.
In terms of cost, she has a huge advantage, because all the crude glycerin in the warehouse is waste material from soap production. After processing, it can become a moisturizer comparable to snow cream.
Cheng Wanwan went to visit several other shops. The types of products sold in the shops were all similar. She bought a rouge for herself and Lu Yingxue. The market research came to an end for the time being.
After returning to Dahe Village, the workshop will be officially built, workers will be recruited, and the costs will be calculated before the final price can be determined.
"Sister Wanwan, let's go shopping over there." Lu Yingxue said with great interest, "There is an antique shop over there. I don't have any money, so I don't dare to go in every time I pass by. Today I will go in with your help. have a look……"
Cheng Wanwan was also interested in antiques and followed in that direction.
Next door to the antique shop was a shop selling pens, inks, paper and inkstones, where many literati gathered.
When the two of them passed by the door, they happened to hear the literati inside talking loudly.
"Did you know that Master Yu's son has become the head of the case in Ping'an County."
"What's so strange about this? Back then, this man named Yu almost took part in the palace examination, and his son was just a criminal."
"Tsk tsk, you must have cheated. Like father, like son."
"..."
Lu Yingxue, who was originally full of interest, stopped suddenly. She rolled up her sleeves and was about to rush in.
Cheng Wanwan was about to grab her, when a hand grabbed Lu Yingxue's back collar.
"When you married him, I told you that you would hear such words every day for the rest of your life. Why, you couldn't help it?" A woman in her forties or fifties looked at Lu Yingxue coldly, "Your father I have long said that Xiaozhan should not be allowed to pursue an official career, why do you refuse to listen?"
Lu Yingxue pursed her lips: "Mom, they are throwing dirty water on your grandson, why are you not angry at all?"
"Xiao Zhan's surname is Yu, and his surname is not Lu. Why should I be so angry?" Mrs. Lu's eyes fell on Cheng Wanwan, "Who is this?"
"Mom, let me introduce you solemnly." Lu Yingxue suddenly became lively again, "A Suiru person recently came out of Ping'an County, Huzhou. Within half a year, he rose from the ninth rank to the seventh rank. He is the number one person in our Great Universe Dynasty... …”
"Ahem!" Cheng Wanwan quickly interrupted her flattery and said with a smile, "Hello, Mrs. Lu, my name is Cheng Wanwan. You can just call me Wanwan."
"Oh my God, it's Sui Ruren. I've seen Sui Ruren before!" Mrs. Lu's eyes widened. "The name Sui Ruren is also widely spread in Huzhou City. They say he is a role model for us women. Our family has Yingxue's temperament. Tiaotiao, no formality, how could Sui Ruren be friends with her?"
Lu Yingxue stamped her feet: "Mom, I am no longer your daughter!"
"From the day you decided to marry Yu Qingsheng, I don't want to recognize you as my daughter." Mrs. Lu sneered coldly, then looked at Cheng Wanwan with a smile, "If Sui Ruren doesn't mind, come to our Lu family for a casual meal. The Lu family is not far away, just at the entrance of the alley next door."
Before Cheng Wanwan could refuse, Lu Yingxue took her arm and said, "Let's go and have a meal. My mother's craftsmanship is very good, no worse than Dashan's wife."
The mother and daughter invited them kindly, so Cheng Wanwan had no choice but to go along.
The Lu family was the first one in the alley next door. Before they even got close, they smelled the strong aroma of wine.
"I forgot to tell Sister Wanwan that my family makes wine and sells wine." Lu Yingxue laughed, "Back then, Lao Yu found my family just by following the scent of the wine, otherwise we wouldn't have had the chance to get to know each other."
Stepping over the threshold and walking into the courtyard, there are wine jars inside, as well as many fermenting grains and fruits.
There was only a woman and a few children in the yard. The men were not there, probably doing business in the wine shop.
"Sister-in-law!" Lu Yingxue rushed towards the woman, "I haven't seen you for several months, and I miss you so much."
The woman quickly avoided it: "There are guests coming to the door, please calm down."
The four or five children nearby all rushed towards Lu Yingxue: "Auntie, we miss you so much. Did you bring us something delicious?"
"Everyone is a glutton." Lu Yingxue took out some snacks she had just bought while shopping, "Let's share them. No fighting is allowed."
Cheng Wanwan was watching casually in the yard, and her eyes suddenly lit up. She smelled the aroma of wine, and there seemed to be peach wine. She probably started brewing it last year. The rich aroma of wine hit her face. She didn't like drinking. People are also a little salivating.
Mrs. Lu was very enthusiastic: "Sui Ruren, this wine is a rare good thing. Your skin will become better after drinking it. Most of the profit of our wine shop depends on wine. Come and have a taste."
Cheng Wanwan took the cup and took a sip. It was so delicious, fragrant and fragrant, an indescribable taste.
She couldn't help but ask: "May I ask, where did you buy these grapes?"
She only dared to buy grapes secretly from the mall and ate alone. It would be perfect if she could grow grapes at home.
Mrs. Lu paused. This is a trade secret. Only the Lu family knows the channel. If word spreads, this exclusive business will not be possible.
"Mom, Sister Wanwan will not compete with our family for business." Lu Yingxue came over and said, "Sister Wanwan is probably just greedy for grapes."
Cheng Wanwan quickly explained: "I didn't see any grapes in the mountains of Dahe Village, and I couldn't buy them in the city. I saw them unexpectedly today, so I was wondering if I could buy some grape vines and plant them. Don't worry, Mrs. Lu, I only eat them." Fresh fruit does not make wine.”
Only then did Mrs. Lu laugh.
You can't blame her for treating a gentleman with a villain's heart. The main thing is business matters. You must be careful and careful, otherwise it will be difficult for the entire Lu family to live in Huzhou City.
"Yingxue's father discovered these grapes more than ten years ago in the first Bishui Village under Huzhou City. He signed a confidentiality contract the next year. These grapes can only be sold to our Lu family." Mrs. Lu said, "We The Lu family is kind to people and generous to the people in Bishui Village. It has been a pleasure to cooperate with them for so many years. Tomorrow I will ask Yingxue’s father to go to the village to dig some grape vines and send them to the people of Suiru. Grape cultivation also requires skills. I Let the eldest grandson write a list to Sui Ruren..."
Cheng Wanwan nodded, very grateful.
In addition to grape vines, she also wanted peach trees, orange trees and loquat trees. The latter two were not suitable for making wine. Mrs. Lu mentioned it, and Cheng Wanwan asked Mrs. Lu to help.
Of course, she wouldn't let Lu Jiabai help, Guomiao's money would pay, and she directly ordered a large amount of wine.
After Dahe Banquet opened, the wine was bought from a winery in Ping'an County. There was only one winery in the entire county. Not to mention the price was extremely high, and they had to queue up for pre-sale. It was better to give the money to the Lu family to make money.
Mrs. Lu was grateful.
Although the Lu family can make a lot of money from wine, they still rely more on ordinary wine that ordinary people can afford. Small profits but quick turnover are the foundation of a winery. However, the competition in Huzhou City is too fierce. Their rice wine , Ner's red, bamboo leaf green, etc., can be said to be slow-selling all year round. Sui Ruren sold one-fifth of the inventory with just one sentence, which is really a cash cow delivered to the door.
