strictlysupreme Chapter 22 is half a poem
Chapter 22 is half a poem
Within a few days, the cloth shop had already ordered enough silk. Many of the shop's key figures looked at Li Lan and Lin Ruobing in bewilderment.
"Miss, all the silver in our account has been used to order silk. Are we going to produce a large number of silk scarves?"
The second manager, Luo Hai, asked with a puzzled look, "Although silk scarves are quite popular, producing so many at once will inevitably lead to stockpiling. If this stockpiling continues, our Lin family will be unable to compete with other fabric shops. Moreover, we will be unable to produce our specialty items, such as dresses, due to a lack of funds..."
Several people in charge shook their heads inwardly!
They all knew about Xu Youshan being kicked out of the cloth shop and thought it was understandable. But now it seems that Lin Zheng made a complete mistake by letting his son-in-law and daughter manage the cloth shop. These two young people simply don't understand the ways of business!
"Li Lan?"
Lin Ruobing also looked at Li Lan, still not knowing what Li Lan wanted to do.
However, after these recent events, she subconsciously trusted Li Lan more, which is why she took a gamble and did what Li Lan said.
Li Lan, who had been engrossed in drawing, looked up and smiled upon hearing this, asking, "Manager Luo, is it possible to produce this?"
As he spoke, he handed the blueprints to Luo Hai.
Luo Hai took it with a puzzled look, glanced at it, and a strange expression immediately appeared on his face. He scratched his head for a long time, his face turning a little red, and said, "Young master, these things can be produced... but they're not very proper."
"Such immoral and disreputable items will certainly not sell."
He shook his head.
Li Lan laughed and said, "Manager Luo, you just need to focus on production. You don't need to worry about how to sell it."
Luo Hai sighed and said, "Alright, since you've said so, we'll do as you say. But if we lose money, please don't blame us for being useless!"
After saying that, he took the blueprints and left.
"Li Lan, what do you want them to produce?"
Lin Ruobing asked curiously.
"You'll find out then."
Li Lan smiled slightly.
Lin's Cloth Shop was extremely efficient, completing the transaction in three days.
"Son-in-law, the samples have been produced..."
Luo Hai found Li Lan.
"Okay, Yue Ran, come with me."
Li Lan led Yue Ran into a secret room in the fabric shop, took the box handed to her by Luo Hai, smiled at Yue Ran, and said, "Yue Ran, change into this dress and let the young master see how it looks."
Yue Ran took the wooden box with a puzzled look, opened it, and immediately her fair face turned bright red. She said, "Ah, young master, how can you wear this? It's too, too..."
So embarrassing!
"Yueran, you must give it a try. This batch of goods is related to the rise and fall of our Lin Family Cloth Shop. If it succeeds, the Lin Family Cloth Shop will flourish from now on and may even dominate the entire market in the capital. If it fails... sigh."
Li Lan sighed, "Yueran, can you bear to see the Lin family decline? Besides, if we can't raise enough money, the Emperor will hold us accountable!"
Yue Ran felt utterly helpless at his words, and could only grit her teeth and say softly, "Young Master, you have the most powerful tongue, I can't argue with you... Fine, I... I'll give it a try."
Li Lan and Luo Hai left, and soon after, Yue Ran's voice came softly: "Alright, son-in-law."
Luo Hai was waiting outside when Li Lan pushed open the door and entered.
When he saw Yue Ran's current appearance, he was stunned!
Black stockings covered her snow-white thighs, slender waist, and extremely alluring figure...
"Son-in-law!"
Yue Ran blushed.
"Good, good, good! Hahaha, Yue Ran, thank you so much! Our Lin's Cloth Shop will definitely have a prosperous business!"
Li Lan approached and suddenly reached out to touch her thigh, feeling the texture of the stockings. Yue Ran instantly broke out in goosebumps, her face burning, and she could only whisper like a mosquito:
"Young Master..."
Looking at her adorable appearance, Li Lan suddenly couldn't help but hug her, kiss her smooth forehead, and say, "I'll go find Mr. Luo first!"
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Lin's Cloth Shop is expediting production.
On this day, Li Lan went to Zuiyue Tower again.
However, this time he didn't go openly, but sneaked in through the back door, and Yuzhen led him directly into the Snow Moon Fairy's boudoir.
"Fortunately, Young Master Li is unharmed. Indeed, good people are blessed by heaven!"
Fairy Xueyue had learned not long ago that Li Lan had woken up, which put her at ease.
"I've been craving alcohol lately. I wonder what your sect's plans are regarding that business deal?"
With a smile, Fairy Xueyue waved her hand, and a young girl emerged from the inner wall of the room, carrying a jade pot. She placed it on the table, opened the lid, and gently fanned it. The rich aroma of wine immediately wafted out, almost intoxicating the senses!
Dragon Tiger Wine is brewed from white bone flowers, and it's made without any water!
"A full pound. I wonder, young master, do you have any masterpieces in the Moon Goddess Dance that I taught you?"
Xueyue asked with a smile.
Li Lan smiled, then took out a booklet and handed it to Xueyue, saying, "I've recently come up with a few poems, which I've written here. You might want to take a look."
Snow Moon Fairy's eyes lit up with joy. She took it and opened it to take a look.
The first page contains a poem:
"When did the moon first appear in the blue sky? I pause my cup to ask this question. Man cannot reach the bright moon, yet the moon follows man as he travels."
These four lines are all it takes to end abruptly!
Snow Moon Fairy silently sensed that this poem did indeed contain a brand-new literary spirit, but it was incomplete.
She continued reading.
"Those who have abandoned me, yesterday's days cannot be retained. Those who trouble my heart, today's days are full of worries. A long wind carries autumn geese for thousands of miles, I can drink heartily in the high tower. The writings of ten thousand years are the bones of a thousand years, how many people among them can still produce outstanding works? We all cherish lofty interests and soaring thoughts, wanting to ascend to the blue sky and grasp the bright moon."
This poem, too, ends abruptly. Its literary talent and spirit are even stronger, but it is also incomplete, ending halfway through!
She then read the third song.
"When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky, I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace. I want to ride the wind and return, but I fear that the jade towers and crystal palaces are too cold at such heights."
Only half a poem!
She was already incredibly shocked after just a few glances. Her sect required dealing with all sorts of articles, so she was quite knowledgeable about poetry and prose. With just one look, she knew that these few lines must be a masterpiece, an absolute gem!
The literary talent and artistic potential contained within it probably surpass all the literary works she has ever seen in her life!
At the same time, her cultivation technique actually started operating on its own, and she felt extremely refreshed!
Suddenly, her body trembled slightly, and her face turned somewhat pale. This was because she had been subconsciously immersed in her cultivation, and the sudden stop of her rapidly circulating technique made her... feel very uncomfortable.
"People used to say that you were a lecherous man, but I didn't believe it. Now I know that you are truly skilled at playing with women. Your ability to stop abruptly and halt midway is so irresistible and makes people feel like they are in heaven."
She spoke with a hint of resentment, then pushed the Longhu wine in front of Li Lan, "The wine is for you, young master. I'm sure that after you finish drinking it, you'll be able to evoke the next half of these poems."
"Haha, no problem, no problem!"
Li Lan didn't rush to drink, but said, "I also brought a few gifts for the young lady."
After saying that, he handed the box to Fairy Xueyue and said, "These are some clothes produced by our Lin Family Cloth Shop. They might be useful to Zuiyue Tower. Why not give them a try?"
Snow Moon Fairy opened it with a puzzled look, glanced at it a few times, and was quite surprised. After thinking for a while, she couldn't help but nod and say, "If everyone changed into these clothes, Drunken Moon Pavilion's business could be 30% or 40% better, and it might even defeat all the other brothels!"
These clothes may seem simple, but she understands men too well. She knows perfectly well that these clothes can bring out a woman's charm to the fullest. The patrons of brothels would probably be unable to walk away when they see them!
"Want some? I'll give you a friend's price!"
Li Lan smiled.
"Anu, try it first."
Xueyue, however, addressed the girl who emerged from the inner wall. The girl, without any attempt to avoid people, changed her clothes directly in front of Li Lan, leaving Li Lan no choice but to lower his head and drink.
"Your Majesty, this outfit...it's so sexy."
Anu couldn't help but say.
"Young Master Li Lan is indeed a business expert. With such a talented person as you, Lin's Cloth Shop is sure to prosper."
Fairy Xueyue was very satisfied with the results and smiled at Li Lan: "How much?"
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"How could this be?"
Lin House.
Lin Ruobing looked at the secret letter her sister had written back. The letter mentioned that the witch Shangguan Xiaoxiao from the Taiyi Sect had actually broken through to a higher level and fought her sister. She actually managed to withstand twenty moves from her sister before being defeated.
Lin Ruobing was very clear about her sister's strength. That demoness was able to grow so fast and withstand twenty moves from Lin Ruoxue... she was really strong.
My sister also mentioned that the Taiyi Sect has a Moon Goddess Dance, which might be quite amazing if it were unsealed!
"Hmph, you witches of the Taiyi Sect, I'll beat you to a pulp sooner or later!"
Lin Ruobing came from Zixia Academy, which had always been an enemy of Taiyi Sect, so she paid quite a bit of attention to Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
"Sister also needs some Qingyun Fruit..."
She gently bit her lip.
Originally, Lin Ruoxue's expenses were supported by Lin Zheng, but now the two sisters have played a trick to deceive Lin Zheng, which did fool him, but they have stopped supporting him.
Even the cultivation of a favored daughter of heaven requires money.
"If Li Lan messes up the fabric shop, I'll break his legs!"
She gritted her teeth inwardly.
"Miss, the madam is looking for you."
At that moment, another maid came to report.
Upon entering the hall, he saw that his parents were there, and Xu Youshan was standing beside them.
"Sister, brother-in-law, I told you Li Lan only knows how to mess things up and doesn't know how to run a business. Look, isn't this going to ruin our Lin's Cloth Shop?"
Holding two pieces of pantyhose and underwear designed by Li Lan, Xu Youshan was furious: "These indecent things are not only shameful, but who would buy them? Just you wait and see, Lin's Cloth Shop will go bankrupt in less than ten days!"
He looked certain and smug!
Lin Zheng also frowned slightly, "Ruoxue, what exactly is going on?"
Lin Ruobing was bewildered and said, "I don't know..."
Looking at the things Xu Youshan was holding, she couldn't help but feel angry. "Well, Li Lan, you're messing things up again!"
This is terrible!
"Miss, that's wonderful, that's wonderful!"
Just then, Luo Hai's joyful voice suddenly rang out. He rushed in, waving his arms and shouting, "We're rich! We're rich! We're totally rich!"
Lin Ruobing looked completely bewildered and asked, "Manager Luo, what exactly happened? What happened?"
"The son-in-law is amazing! Our Lin Family Cloth Shop is going to make a fortune!"
Luo Hai burst into laughter, gasping for breath!
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