Sheng Wei also realized that he had lost his composure, smiled awkwardly, and sat back in his seat. After briefly calming down, Sheng Wei quickly regained the magnanimity that a wealthy businessman in Youyang should have.
He stepped back and asked solemnly: "I wonder what my wise nephew has to say? I am all ears."
Wei Chen said: "It's very simple. Opening a fruit wine workshop specializing in the production of fruit wine should not be difficult for uncle, right?"
"It's not difficult." Sheng Wei said without thinking, "But in my opinion, starting from scratch is cumbersome and time-consuming. It's better to just buy a ready-made fruit wine workshop and save a lot of trouble. What do you think, nephew?"
"Uncle can just take care of these things himself." Wei Chen waved his hand indifferently and said, "Now that we have this workshop, where can the fruit wine be sold? Does uncle have any connections?"
Sheng Wei confidently said: "Don't worry, my dear nephew, our Sheng family business is spread all over the south of the Yangtze River. It is very powerful and has close contacts with various restaurants and inns. As long as the fruit wine produced by the winery is the same as what you and I drink today, then there will be a success." No matter how much I pay, I can still sell it.”
When Wei Chen heard this, he smiled noncommittally.
The Sheng family is indeed the leader in Youyang's business community, but when it comes to Jiangning Mansion, their influence is somewhat insufficient, let alone the entire Jiangnan? Sheng Wei is simply bragging and not drafting!
Wei Chen knew in his heart that Sheng Wei was showing off his strength to himself so that he could take the initiative in the subsequent negotiations.
However, in Wei Chen's view, this is evidence of Sheng Wei's guilty conscience. If Sheng Wei is really as confident as he appears, why would he deliberately exaggerate his own strength?
Sure enough, when Wei Chen didn't say anything, Sheng Wei couldn't hold himself back any longer and asked, "My dear nephew, after talking so much, you haven't said how to divide this job?"
Wei Chen picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, and said leisurely: "The Sheng family has 40%, I have 40%, and the rest belongs to my aunt and uncle."
"What?" No matter how well-mannered Sheng Wei was, he couldn't help but frown at this time: "I have to contribute money and effort but also be responsible for sales, and only account for 40%? That's it, then Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming , and why should we take up 20% of it for nothing?”
Wei Chen smiled slightly and said: "I can rejuvenate three cents worth of fruit wine and be worth a hundred times. And I am the only one in the world. I think this is worth 60% of the share. As for my aunt and uncle's share, that's It’s taken from my 60%.”
Sheng Wei fell into silence, and after a long time, he spoke again: "What if I don't want to?"
When Wei Chen saw Sheng Wei's expression, he knew that he had already made a move, but he felt that Wei Chen had too many roles, so he was still a little unwilling to agree so easily.
Wei Chen suddenly said: "May I ask my uncle why he spared no effort to set up a charity school?"
Wei Chen's topic jumped too far, and Sheng Wei didn't react for a while, and subconsciously replied: "Of course it is to accommodate the lonely people, teach them without distinction, and make up for what the official school can't do."
Wei Chen said seriously: "Uncle, there are only you and me here, why do you deliberately make such a formality? Please tell the truth, uncle."
Sheng Wei remained silent, but the expression on his face betrayed him, proving that he was not at peace inside at the moment.
Seeing that Sheng Wei refused to say anything, Wei Chen did not press any further, but continued: "Uncle, do you know that when Master Xuezheng asked me what reward I wanted, why didn't I give it to Yi Xue?"
Sheng Wei's expression changed again and again, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I accept your love for this matter. The fruit wine workshop counts you 30%, the Zhang family and his wife 10%, and no more!"
When Sheng Wei said this, he had a look of pain on his face, but Wei Chen did not answer his words, smiled noncommittally, and said, "May I ask my uncle why you betrothed your wife to Sun Zhigao?"
"Wei Chen!"
Hearing Wei Chen's words, Sheng Wei's face suddenly darkened, and the cold light in his eyes made people shudder.
Wei Chen pretended not to see Sheng Wei's ugly expression and continued: "I would venture to guess that Sun Zhigao was selected as a scholar when he was twelve years old. His uncle felt that he had a bright future and would definitely compete with the Shanda people in Yangzhou in the future. Just like that, it will become another towering tree that protects the Sheng family, right?"
"It's a pity that it's been a long time, and being older may not be better. Sun Zhigao still disappointed my uncle in the end."
When Wei Chen said this, he suddenly changed the topic, looked directly at Sheng Wei, and asked: "What does uncle think that I am taller than Sun Zhi?"
Sheng Wei was stunned for a moment, and then said in a gentle tone: "You also want to be my son-in-law? I also have a little daughter, who is about the same age as you..."
"Ahem, uncle was joking."
Wei Chen coughed a few times in embarrassment, and quickly stopped Sheng Wei's words, and continued: "Young man is not talented. He is only ten years old this year, but he is already appreciated by Master Xuezheng. As long as Master Xuezheng is in Jiangnan for one day, I will cross the county, The three levels of government and hospital are easily accomplished, and the reputation of a scholar can be said to be easily achieved."
Sheng Wei nodded secretly, thinking that what Wei Chen said was quite right.
That day when Wang Xuezheng was taking the examination of Wei Chen, Sheng Wei saw that he wanted to accept a disciple. In the end, he did not let it go. Sheng Wei guessed that it was probably because Wang Xuezheng was the chief examiner of the college examination, and Wei Chen was likely to become a disciple soon. To participate in the college examination, Wang Xuezheng had to avoid suspicion.
But even without the title of master and apprentice, Wang Xuezheng's appreciation and support for Wei Chen was already palpable, and everyone in the officialdom of Jiangnan Province knew it.
Among the first three levels of the imperial examination, the county examination, the government examination, and the college examination are all unnamed. The county examination is conducted by the county magistrate, the government examination is conducted by the prefect, and the college examination is conducted by the academic administration.
Needless to say, Wei Chen almost passed the college examination with certainty, so will the county magistrate and the prefect take the risk of offending the academic administration and depose Wei Chen in the first two rounds of examinations?
The answer is nine times out of ten, no.
As long as Wang Xuezheng is in Jiangnan Province, Wei Chen's reputation as a scholar is already guaranteed. It is not an exaggeration to say that he will be able to win it.
At this point, Sheng Wei finally understood what Wei Chen was trying to say.
Sheng Wei started a charity school, married his daughter, and curry favor with his cousin. All these behaviors were ultimately for one thing, which was to build a political umbrella for himself.
And today's Wei Chen has the same potential as Sun Zhigao back then.
Wei Chen was asking if Sheng Wei dared to place a bet on him in advance, betting that he would not make the same mistake as Sun Zhigao!
As for being a part of the fruit wine workshop, it is both a bet and a favor. If Sheng Wei takes a step back now, he will get more generous rewards in the future!
Sheng Wei stared into Wei Chen's eyes, trying to see if there was an old monster's soul living in this small body.
A mere ten-year-old child can understand the world to such an extent. What kind of monster is this?
Wei Chen looked at Sheng Wei with a smile on his face, his eyes full of youthfulness and innocence.
The two looked at each other for a long time, but in the end it was Sheng Wei who was defeated first, and sighed dejectedly: "That's all, I'll do as you say."
Wei Chen also breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
Although he looked calm and calm just now, pointing out the situation, in fact he was always worried and trembling, walking on thin ice, for fear of showing his timidity in front of Sheng Wei.
For an old fox like Sheng Wei, the depth of the city cannot be compared to that of Wei Chen. If he hadn't been thinking about the favor he had received from volunteering to study, even if Wei Chen had the glycerin formula in his hand and Wang Xuezheng was covering it, Sheng Wei would never have done it. He's so easy to talk to.
"In the final analysis, I am still too weak and lack confidence!"
Wei Chen sighed secretly and became more determined to obtain fame.
After discussing the matter of the fruit wine workshop, Wei Chen no longer stayed any longer. It was getting late. He had to go back to Yixue to report today, so he stood up and left immediately.
He had just walked a few steps when he heard Sheng Wei suddenly say behind him: "Xiannie, what I said about my little girl earlier was not a joke..."
Wei Chen hesitated slightly, then quickly quickened his pace and ran out as if running away.
Sheng Wei sat in the hall, looking at Wei Chen's back, with a smile on his lips, and murmured: "Young people are still young people after all..."
