Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 434 Meeting Manager Zhu of Jinsheng Again

"Hehe, Chuwazi, the coal has been produced, but how to price it and how to sell it still needs to be discussed with you."

Chu Chen scoffed inwardly, thinking to himself that although he was supposed to take 30% of the profits.

But I'm really not that interested in this business.

The first reason I decided to do this was because Zhou Shixun said he wanted me to help him make some money.

Another reason was that Chu Chen had heard that charcoal was expensive and that people were cutting firewood all day long but couldn't afford to keep themselves warm. So Chu Chen also had the idea of ​​making the people of Daxia warm in winter.

But since Zhou Shixun personally invited me, and it's just a meeting, I'll give it a try.

So he said, "Uncle Zhou, perhaps Prince Zhou Shicai is the most suitable person to sell this!"

"Haha, Chuwazi and I are thinking the same thing. My younger brother is indeed suitable."

"Someone, summon Zhou Shicai!"

A short while later, Zhou Shicai, heavily pregnant, walked in with two people behind him.

"See Your Majesty!"

When Zhou Shicai and the other two entered, they knelt on the ground and kowtowed in greeting.

"Alright, we're brothers, no need for such formalities. Rise, Lao Wei, please take a seat!"

After saying this, Eunuch Wei ordered someone to bring three chairs.

After everyone sat down, Chu Chen looked up and exclaimed, "Holy crap, isn't this Zhu Fu who took my glass ornament before?!"

Just as he was wondering, Zhou Shicai stood up again, bowed to Chu Chen and said, "Young Master Chu, it's been a long time."

"Chu Chen greets Your Highness. It has indeed been a long time. Your Highness has gained even more weight!"

"Haha, Young Master Chu, you always tease me. When will you arrange a set of those glowing objects in my house as well?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen realized he had forgotten all about it; his ability to get in touch with Zhou Shixun was entirely thanks to this man.

So he quickly and awkwardly said, "Your Highness, the materials are rare. I'm working on them for you. Don't worry, I'll definitely get them for you this year."

At this moment, Zhu Fu also pulled the people next to him and walked up to Chu Chen together: "Jin Dayou and Zhu Fu of Jinsheng Trading Company greet Young Master Chu!"

Chu Chen stood up and returned the greeting: "Haha, Manager Zhu, how have you been? And this Manager Jin, you must be the owner of Jinsheng Trading Company."

"Young Master Chu, you are too kind. We are merely His Majesty and the Prince's henchmen; how dare we call ourselves the owners!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen thought to himself, "Good heavens, another royal enterprise!"

Zhou Shicai was definitely Zhou Shixun's money bag; who knows how many he kept on the side?

"Alright, Chuwa, we're all old acquaintances, so this time, I'm planning to hand over the coal business to Jinsheng Trading Company. Do you have any good suggestions, Chuwa?"

Chu Chen cursed inwardly after hearing this, thinking to himself that everyone here was a cunning old fox in business, asking for his advice at this time.

Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?

So he stood up and said modestly, "Uncle Zhou, Your Highness, everyone, as you all know, Chu Wazi is not good at business, so let's listen to Your Highness and Manager Jin on this matter."

"Young Master Chu is too modest. Everyone knows that Young Master Chu's Red Romance and Fragrant Pavilion have made all the money from both men and women."

"And that supermarket, it's made all the money off the kids too."

After listening, Zhou Shicai cupped his hands in a salute to Chu Chen and said with a smile.

After listening, Chu Chen thought to himself, "What the hell is this? It's like those so-called experts at a meeting, they won't let it go until they've said a few words, huh?"

So he spoke up, saying, "Since everyone thinks this way, let me share my opinion."

"Coal is a treasure bestowed upon us by the earth. Our primary purpose in using it is to prevent the people of the Great Xia from freezing, and our secondary purpose is to make money."

"Therefore, I suggest that the price should not be too high, and that the people of the entire Great Xia should be able to afford this item."

After saying that, he sat down and waited for them to continue.

"Chu boy, what price do you think would be affordable for the people of Great Xia?"

Seeing Chu Chen sit down, Zhou Shixun immediately pressed for an answer.

Chu Chen thought to himself, "So you're going to mess with me, huh? Aren't you afraid I'll just shoot you down?"

"Um, Uncle Zhou, as for the price, you might as well conduct a public opinion poll."

"Our coal is divided into several grades, and we set different prices for different people."

Upon hearing the new term "public opinion poll," he felt both confused and confused, so he quickly spoke up.

"Chu boy, tell me quickly, what is a public opinion poll!"

"The so-called public opinion poll is simply asking the people of Great Xia for their opinions."

Zhou Shixun was delighted upon hearing this. He asked the people of Daxia for their opinions, but with so many people in Daxia, it would take forever to ask.

So he said, "Chuwazi is joking. This matter cannot be done!"

Chu Chen understood what he meant: "Um, Uncle Zhou, let's think about it another way. Why do we have to ask everyone? There's a word called 'representative,' which means one person represents a group of people!"

"Why don't you just create a public opinion poll and randomly select people from various social strata to gather their opinions?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shixun immediately began to think about it.

That's right. Why couldn't I think of that myself? Why was I so foolish as to ask everyone in the Great Xia?

"Excellent! This plan is brilliant! Old Wei, have someone get it done as soon as possible!"

Next, the group discussed the details of the sale, while Chu Chen sat idly to the side, dozing off.

An hour later, the discussion finally stopped.

To thank everyone for their hard work during this period, Zhou Shixun immediately decided to treat them.

The meal was to be held at Chu Chen's residence, and the chefs were Xia Mu and Dong Xue.

Chu Chen rolled his eyes after hearing this, thinking to himself, "Zhou Shixun, you're such a jerk, using my things to flatter yourself."

However, I won't skimp on a meal.

So he picked up the walkie-talkie and instructed Lao Qin to handle the matter.

When Lao Qin heard that His Majesty and the princes were coming to his house for dinner, he was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

As citizens of the Great Xia, what an honor it is to serve His Majesty and His Highness.

Listening to Lao Qin's excited tone on the walkie-talkie, Chu Chen thought to himself, "This is human nature. I never would have imagined that people would come here to eat and drink at my expense and expect me to serve them."

Zhou Shixun is high and mighty, while you, Lao Qin, are just a servant. You two have absolutely no connection whatsoever. Why are you getting so worked up?

That evening, Zhou Shixun, along with Zhou Heng and the Empress, and Zhou Shicai, along with a woman, Zheng Wenkai, and the two managers of Jinsheng Trading Company, stormed into Chu Chen's residence in a grand procession.

Upon seeing so many people, Chu Chen thought to himself, "Zhou Shixun, why didn't you bring all your concubines with you?"

Xia Mu and Dong Xue were busy in the kitchen, while Lao Qin bowed and greeted everyone.

Chu Chen slapped him on the back of the neck: "Old Qin, you are my man, the owner of this house. You should have the pride of a master. You can be polite, but don't be humble."