Chương 200: Cooperation

Plum Manor. Treating Qing Zhu's outburst just now as if it never happened, Song Que and Yun Xi continued their pleasant conversation. Business is business, and emotions are emotions. Yun Xi didn't feel there was anything wrong with Song Que refusing for the sake of his own interests. However, thinking of the massive business opportunity involved, she still tried to fight for it:"Young Master Song, I wonder what the name of this wine is?"

He hadn't thought about this before, but since someone asked today, Boss Song pondered for a moment and offered an acceptable name:"How about 'Blazing Fire Liquor'?""' Raging Fire'—drinking it feels like a raging fire burning the body! It truly lives up to its name; it's a good name." Savoring the meaning, Yun Xi nodded in admiration.

"I wonder how you intend to do business with the Blazing Fire Liquor, Song Que?" Grandee Song had no need to hide anything, answering truthfully:"This lowly one hasn't thought of a specific plan yet, but I can be certain that we will take the high-end route—striving to build a reputation and selling it at a high price! As for the specifics, we'll have to wait until we build a production workshop to plan further." Hearing this, Yun Xi smiled:"It seems Young Master Song doesn't have a sales channel yet."

"That's right. Does Miss Yun intend to cooperate?"

"Why not? Like you, this little woman can see the immense potential in this! Why don't our two families join hands and cooperate to make the name of this excellent Blazing Fire Liquor known throughout the world?" Cooperating with anyone was still cooperating. Furthermore, compared to others, the Yun family members were still somewhat trustworthy. After all, there was at least a foundation of goodwill there. Therefore, after a quick consideration, Song Que agreed:"Miss Yun, to a happy cooperation!"

Although she didn't know what 'Thief Song' meant by reaching out his hand, the intelligent and perceptive Yun Xi quickly understood. She readily extended her jade-like hand and lightly grasped his, smiling happily:"To a happy cooperation!" It was just a fleeting touch. Boss Song wasn't so thirsty that he needed to take advantage of others. He quickly let go and smiled:"As for the specific details, tomorrow this lowly one will have someone discuss them with the Yun family. Will Miss Yun still be here tomorrow?"

"Haha, with such important business, this little woman naturally won't be absent." Originally, Yun Xi intended to return to the Commandery city shortly, but with such an opportunity presenting itself, what was delaying for a day or two? She readily changed her itinerary.

"Then tomorrow this lowly one will visit you again."

"Then it's settled! This little woman also needs to prepare a few things. I will take my leave for today! Thank you for your hospitality, Young Master Song." Saying she would leave, she left immediately! This young lady was quite decisive. In a short while, she called her people and quickly headed back to Qinghe City, completely ignoring the reluctant Qing Zhu! Seeing them off at the gate and waiting until the Yun family's group was out of sight, Song Que turned to the gate guards and ordered:"Someone come!"

"Pavilion Master!"

"Return to the city and tell Hall Master Zhong of the Foreign Affairs Hall and Vice Hall Master Fan to come see me immediately!"

"Obey your command!" Sitting in the courtyard and relaxing, Song Que finally had the time to pick up the latest edition of the Martial World Chronicles and read it slowly. The Blood Demon appears in Yangnan! The orthodox and demonic paths are actively tracking down the former traitor of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, Xu Di... Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Tsk tsk! Old Brother Blood-Robed made the news! And it was almost on the front page!

His reputation had taken another step up; truly worth celebrating! But he still wasn't at the level to dominate the cover page! The newly ascended Grandmaster, the Holy Mother of the White Lotus! The White Lotus Sect squeezes into the ranks of the top factions in the martial world... The front page was taken by that White Lotus Grandmaster from the neighboring Jiannan Circuit! Song Que had heard of this sect; they were busily proselytizing over there and seemed very active.

Now, borrowing this momentum, perhaps the Jiannan martial world would be particularly lively soon! Besides that, the days in other places were relatively peaceful, with no major events occurring. The Ends of the sea Earth Pavilion still hadn't bothered paying attention to a small fry like 'Heavenly Saber Song'. It had to be said, this was also a slight pity. After Grandee Song finished glancing through it, Zhong Hong, Li Xin, and Fan Yiwang happened to arrive together.

"Big Brother!"...

"A'Que!"...

"Young Master Song!"

"Everyone, please sit. A'Xin, why aren't you in the city studying with Brother Shen? What are you doing here?"

"Hehe, I haven't been here for a few days! I happened to see Brother Hong heading out, so I followed him." Shaking his head, he shooed this guy away to go play with Xiong Ba. Boss Song then spoke with the remaining two about the Yun family's visit today. Picking up a ready jug of wine on the table, Song Que poured each of them a cup:"We'll talk about it today. Fan Yiwang, you also try the wine I brewed first."

"Thank you, Young Master Song!" Fan Yiwang respectfully took the wine, slowly brought it to his nose to smell, and then took a gentle sip. After carefully savoring it for a moment, his eyes lit up:"The aroma is strong, and the taste is completely different from the other wines on the streets now! It's even more overbearing and burning! Good wine! There will definitely be many people who love this taste!"

"Haha, Old Fan, you have a good eye! I've also long seen the prospects of this item." Hearing Song Que speak earlier, Zhong Hong had already guessed the purpose of today's meeting. Waiting for Fan Yiwang to finish tasting the wine, he happily raised his cup to clink with the others, laughed heartily, and downed his cup. Calling Wu Kong to bring out some dried snacks, Song Que continued:"Today, the Yun family people just came here. They want to cooperate with us to do business with this Blazing Fire Liquor!

I've already agreed. I called you two here because I want you, Old Fan, to assist Brother Hong tomorrow in negotiating a specific plan with the Sea of Clouds Pavilion."

"Is it Manager Yun Shan?" Zhong Hong asked curiously.

"No, it's the Yun family's Young Miss, Yun Xi! She is the Pavilion Master of the Lingjiang Branch." Zhong and Fan both nodded, having no further objections. A direct descendant of the Yun family carried enough weight for this business cooperation.

"Young Master Song, I wonder what kind of cooperation it will be?" Compared to Zhong Hong, Fan Yiwang was much sharper in business, asking straight to the core of the issue.

"We will supply the goods for the Yun family to sell. As for the specifics, I haven't thought it through yet; I wanted to ask you two for some advice." Whether to sell wholesale to the Sea of Clouds Pavilion at a fixed base price or hand over full sales rights to the Yun family and split the profits later by percentage, Song Que hadn't calculated carefully yet. He was only certain of one thing: the production process would have nothing to do with them!

After all, the technology of wine distillation was incredibly simple and easy to learn. Letting others into the workshop would mean his monopoly on the technology would vanish in a few days! Familiarity was one thing, but Boss Song wasn't that stupid! Although he knew this couldn't be hidden for long, stalling for as much time as possible was still good, giving him time to first establish the name of Blazing Fire Liquor and occupy the high-end market.

"Young Master Song, I wonder what the production cost of one jug of this wine is?" Thinking for a moment, the unbranded rice wine he bought on the market before didn't cost much. If he brewed it himself, the cost would drop even further; it should only be around 100 copper coins! Remembering how Zhong Hong always timidly asked for wine, afraid he was spending too much, Boss Song hesitated for a moment before sheepishly reporting the number:"About a few hundred copper coins."

The two men simultaneously widened their eyes! Zhong Hong widened his eyes in anger, while Fan Yiwang fell into excitement!

"That's absolutely perfect, Young Master Song! We can set the price at 20 taels of silver a jug to supply the Cloud Sea Pavilion, and leave the rest of the sales to them! But we must clarify that we retain the right to supply goods to others in the future!" This... Old Fan's heart is too black! Boss Song felt embarrassed:"Isn't that a bit too high? 10 taels should be fine." An ordinary household in the county city only earned around 30 taels of silver a year!

One could see how astronomically high 20 taels a jug was! Who knew this guy wouldn't agree, rejecting it with a serious face:"We cannot do that, Young Master Song! If it weren't for the fact that we don't have any reputation yet, selling it for 20 taels would still feel like I'm selling my blood! Ordinary renowned wines on the streets start at 10 taels! A unique taste like our Blazing Fire Liquor is exclusive to us!

If we don't sell it for an astronomical price, I would feel I was doing an injustice to the effort you put into creating this fine wine, Young Master Song!" This... makes sense. Knowledge is priceless! Boss Song was also convinced!

"Then... we'll do as you say, Old Fan." Thinking for a moment, 'Thief Song's' conscience resurfaced:"You two also quickly find the best quality yeast for us to brew it ourselves! Furthermore, find someone to design a truly unique and eye-catching wine jug! Spending a bit more money is fine, but it absolutely must highlight the class of our Blazing Fire Liquor! Don't let others lump it together with the common wines on the market!"

"Yes! Young Master Song."

"Brother Hong, find people to build a winery near Plum Manor again! Assign people to guard it carefully! This item is of immense value; we absolutely must be extra careful!" Having been stunned by the words of these two black-hearted profiteers just now, Zhong Hong was startled awake when Song Que called his name and hurriedly nodded:"Alright, I understand."

"Good. The two of you go back tonight and discuss the specific details! Tomorrow morning, I will go with you to meet the Yun family people! At that time, you will negotiate with them yourselves. Just let me know the final specifics."

"Yes, Young Master Song!"

"Haha, Old Fan, this is also your first time at Plum Manor, right? Take a stroll around, and stay for a meal later before heading back." Feeling this big shot's high regard for him, Fan Yiwang was overjoyed and excitedly cupped his hands:"Thank you, Young Master Song!"