After spending several days with his master, Li Qing set off for Jinling.
In this regard, all the junior brothers were reluctant to give up, but they could not defeat Li Qing.
In view of their mentality of just eating and waiting to die, Li Qing did not give them any more money, otherwise, these people would be more fearless and unwilling to make progress.
People still need to be under some pressure. What's the point of always asking him to help?
Li Qing didn't care about this small amount of money, but he didn't want these juniors to be so lazy.
After explaining some things and making it clear that he would come to check in the future, Li Qing went down the mountain after some beatings.
It was already the middle of the twelfth lunar month, but with Li Qing's driving speed, it wouldn't be a problem to get to the Yongqing Marquis Mansion years ago, and there wouldn't even be a rush.
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The twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, Jinling.
In front of the Yongqing Hou Mansion, Li Qing knocked on the door.
The boy who opened the door still had a new face and did not recognize him, so he asked him to wait outside. It was not until Zhu Wanqing came in person that Li Qing was able to enter the Hou Mansion.
Enter the courtyard secondly and enter the living room.
Li Qing said with a smile: "You are really diligent in changing the servants in this house."
"I'm not here for you, Uncle Li." Zhu Wanqing hummed, but she looked quite surprised, "Brother Hong will be back the day after tomorrow, and this year is another reunion year."
"I'm not here to celebrate the New Year. How's the business?" Li Qing asked.
Zhu Wanqing pursed her lips and said: "How can anyone make a profit from the beginning? This is not opening a store in Daming. It's troublesome. I estimate that I will have to invest at least next year. If I want to see a return, it will be at least the year after next."
"went well?"
"We haven't encountered any trouble. We make money and are responsible for our own profits and losses. There are many people willing to help us." Zhu Wanqing said, "Our family has been doing maritime business for so many years. The country has a good understanding of its language, local customs, etc., but it also has a basic understanding, so communication is not a problem..."
After a pause, "There has been some feedback, and it is slightly better than expected."
Li Qing muttered: "Communication is the foundation of everything. For those guys who understand the languages of overseas countries, the treatment should be improved."
"It's natural. My niece has given them the right to share dividends according to Uncle Li's instructions," Zhu Wanqing said with a smile, "Now they are very motivated."
Li Qing nodded slowly and asked, "Have you designed the finished garment style yet?"
"It was designed in the autumn. It can be said that we are striving for excellence, but the quantity is not large. It is only for display and will not be sold for the time being." Zhu Wanqing said, "Now I estimate that they are all displayed in some overseas stores."
"Do you have any samples at home?"
"Yes, Uncle Li will have a cup of hot tea first. Don't rush for a moment." Zhu Wanqing said with a smile, "It's already this time, and Uncle Li is still ready to leave?"
Li Qing touched his nose and said with a smile: "Originally I planned to take a look and leave. Forget it, there are only two days until the New Year. I will stay for a few more days, but I won't be able to stay on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month."
It's been a long time since he left Baoding Mansion, and Li Qing was really worried.
Today's Shen family is already as big as a giant, with huge responsibilities. Moreover, this is the first pilot target, so Li Qing has to pay attention to it.
He doesn't want his hard work to be of any benefit to the people in the end, and may even be harmful to them.
Although imperial power is supreme in this era, the power of capital cannot be underestimated, so it is always right to be cautious.
Zhu Wanqing said sadly, "How long will Uncle Li stay here?"
"Let's go on the third day of junior high school."
"Isn't this too urgent?" Zhu Wanqing was dissatisfied. "Brother Hong will come back only the day after tomorrow. It's not the 30th year this year. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, we have to go to the opposite door to visit relatives... and stay for a few more days."
Li Qing smiled bitterly and said: "Then let's do it on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Uncle Li is really busy, so don't push yourself too far."
"...Okay." Zhu Wanqing understood the importance and stopped persuading.
After not seeing each other for a year, the uncle and nephew spent half a day reminiscing and drinking tea.
During lunch, Li Hao came over.
He will be sixteen after the New Year. In this era, this age has reached the stage of matchmaking.
In fact, as early as two years ago, there were long lines of matchmakers, and it was all dignitaries and dignitaries who took the initiative to ask people to arrange marriage appointments.
Marquis Yongqing + Navy Chief + the richest man in Jinling.
With this configuration, if you look at the entire southern Zhili, it is like a scorpion daddy - the only one.
Even if we look at the Ming Dynasty, except for the clans at the vassal level, few people can match it.
What makes people even more crazy is that Li Hao is the legitimate son and only son!
It is foreseeable how popular Li Hao is.
Moreover, the young man has the style of his ancestor Li Jinglong. He is good-looking and... arrogant.
Even if he is incompetent in writing or martial arts, he can still captivate a girl's heart.
Besides, at this level, it no longer matters whether you are good at studying or practicing martial arts.
On the dinner table.
Zhu Wanqing asked Li Qing for his opinion on major events in his son's life.
"Uncle Li, what kind of person do you think we should find for Xiao Hao?"
Li Qing thought for a while and said: "It's better to avoid dignitaries as much as possible. When choosing a wife, our family doesn't need to care about whether the woman's family has money or power, and those who are rich and powerful will become a burden."
After a pause, Li Qingyi said pointedly: "It's not a good thing for a woman to be too strong, what do you think?"
Zhu Wanqing's face felt hot. She felt that Uncle Li was playing tricks on her, but she had no proof.
However, when she calmed down and thought about it, she really didn't want her son to be manipulated by her daughter-in-law like his father.
"Uncle Li is right," Zhu Wanqing said, "Anyway, those people are not as rich and powerful as our family."
Li Hao was a little dissatisfied, "Hey, hey, the person involved is still here, why don't you ask me for my opinion?"
"Do you still have any opinions?" Zhu Wanqing raised her eyebrows and looked about to take action.
"Grandpa Li, look at her..." Li Hao complained hurriedly.
Li Qing stopped Zhu Wanqing and said with a smile: "Then tell me, what kind of person are you looking for?"
"Beautiful, good-looking, gentle..."
"Stop it, where are you making your wish?" Li Qing said angrily.
Li Hao said, "With the strength of our family, is my request too high?"
"Uh..." Li Qing really couldn't refute, "Then... you choose?"
"It's not impossible... Well, parents have the final say in matters of marriage, so how can you choose yourself?" Li Hao looked at his mother with burning eyes and immediately changed his mind.
Then, he muttered in a low voice: "I can find anything, but it must not be like looking for my mother. Only my father can bear it."
"You kid, what are you talking about?"
"No," Li Hao was excited and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Grandpa Li, you were like this a few years ago. Over the years, you haven't changed at all."
"Your Grandpa Li is a Taoist priest and knows how to maintain health." Zhu Wanqing hummed, "In a few years, you may not show signs of aging." gōΠb.ōγg
"That's such a pity." Li Hao sighed, "I can't win the title of the most beautiful man in Jinling. Alas, how can I be bright if I am born Yu?"
"..." Li Qingxin said: It's really the same strain. Your ancestors also had such emotions back then.
Zhu Wanqing became angry: "How can you be allowed to be presumptuous in front of the elders?"
"Okay, okay, it's just a joke, there's no need to go on the line like this." Li Qing said with a smile, "Wanqing, why are you still so angry?"
"This bastard... just deserves a beating." Zhu Wanqing couldn't take back her raised hand, so she threw it away. She found a reason for herself to beat her son, and cursed: "How can you be bright when you are good? How can history books and history be confused with each other? ?”
"Mom, what you said is wrong. Who said I don't read history books?" Li Hao refused, "Don't forget, our 'Yongqing' trademark is still thanks to me."
Li Qing became interested: "Why, you designed the trademark?"
"Absolutely." Li Hao nodded, "Trademark design is nothing. What is truly unique is..."
He looked around and said in a low voice: "Paint."
"Pigments?" Li Qing was surprised, "Do you know how to mix paints?"
Zhu Wanqing interjected: "It's not blended, it's... saffron."
"What's so special about using saffron as a pigment?" Li Qing wondered.
Li Hao smiled and said: "It's so red!"
"..." Li Qing instinctively wanted to roll his eyes, but suddenly realized that this was a great way to make the trademark eye-catching and build a brand.
"How did you come up with the idea of using this as paint?"
"Read the history books!" Li Hao said with a smile.
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Zhu Wanqing glared at her son and explained: "During the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, Uncle Li remembers Prime Minister Zhuge's Shu Brocade?"
Li Qing's face turned red. What he likes to read is the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. His understanding of the official history is limited.
Li Hao was most interested in doing business and immediately started to show off: "The world only knows that Zhuge Wuhou is excellent in military and political affairs, but they don't know... Wuhou is a master of business and is good at Shu brocade, but he fought for power for the Shu Han for a long time. Life……"
Barabara...
Zhu Wanqing was annoyed by the quarrel, so she interrupted her son and said succinctly, "The reason why Shu brocade cannot be replaced is because of saffron, which happened to be abundant in the Shu Han region at that time."
After a pause, he said, "At this time, the population of the Ming Dynasty is so huge, and the output of saffron... is really not high. The cost of using it to make pigments is too high, but it is completely feasible if it is only used for trademarks."
Li Qing stood up and said, "Take me to see the samples."
"Uncle Li, please."
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The collar of the pure white coat is embroidered with the word "Yongqing" in bright red. The embroidery work is extremely exquisite, and the bright red color is particularly eye-catching.
Li Qing couldn't help but nod. This red color is really very red and very pleasing to the eye.
The small coat is just the inner lining, and there are also outer robes and trousers...
Spring, summer, autumn and winter; there are suits for all seasons, and the styles are more 'radical' than what is currently fashionable. They are really... very trendy.
Li Hao introduced from the side, saying which ones he designed and where the design inspiration came from.
This kid really has a business acumen, and his aesthetics is also on point. After he draws pictures and then has them cut by skilled craftsmen, the finished garments he designs are two steps ahead of the finished garments on the market.
Li Qing liked it and couldn't put it down, so he asked:
"What is the production capacity of this kind of finished garments?"
Zhu Wanqing said: "We are taking the high-quality route, so it is not high. At the moment, we are mainly waiting for market feedback. As long as this road proves to be feasible, we can expand the workshop and recruit more workers later."
Li Qing smiled confidently: "It will definitely work!"
