Chapter 677 - 501: You Want to Sleep With Me?

"You three have worked hard, go and rest now." After listening to Situ Wan and the reports from the sisters Lianxin and Liansuo, Lin Miao instructed.

"Yes, Mr. Lin." Naturally, the sisters Lianxin and Liansuo nodded in agreement.

However, Situ Wan was still not accustomed to this relationship with Lin Miao. She just took a glance at Lin Miao, nodded, and also retreated.

The struggle for the throne between the Crown Prince and King Qi was becoming increasingly intense.

Political battles are inherently life-and-death; for that position, the ties of father and son, brotherhood, mean nothing.

He was unwilling to mix in such affairs, but the Crown Prince had become his patient, leaving him no choice but to be involved.

Moreover, he originally held a grudge against Marquis Lingyang, and King Qi’s mother is the sister of Marquis Lingyang. In the eyes of these people, he was probably already categorized into the "Crown Prince’s party."

Once the Crown Prince falls, and King Qi ascends, he certainly wouldn’t spare him. Each one of these people is ruthless and vengeful.

Of course, he was also vengeful but still had his limits.

These tiring and troublesome affairs, he truly didn’t want to deal with them, but he had a large family to think of; he couldn’t be on guard day and night.

It was necessary to solve these matters at the root.

...

"Su Yi, this is my master. Haven’t you always wanted to meet him? He’s here now." Lien Yurou brought Lin Miao to Su Yi’s room where she was recuperating.

Upon seeing Lin Miao, Su Yi’s eyes instantly lit up. This talented woman from the capital circle naturally had seen countless people, but such a clean and refreshing young man was a first.

Especially Lin Miao’s serene demeanor, entirely like a little brother from next door, fitting perfectly with her aesthetic.

Though she knew it would be difficult for her to get married, it didn’t mean she hadn’t fantasized about what her future husband might be like.

Too perfect would not do.

Too unappealing wouldn’t do either.

Actually, Lin Miao’s appearance wasn’t extraordinarily handsome in the past, but over the past year, he had grown taller, his skin more radiant, and especially the growth of his bones — his face seemed to match his current soul, becoming increasingly similar to his past self.

His appearance in his past life was not top-notch, but definitely stood out.

"Su Yi greets Mr. Lin." Su Yi gently bowed.

This greeting was soft and tender.

Even Lien Yurou wondered if she had mistaken the person, thinking, was this the Su Yi she knew?

"Miss Su, you’re being polite. Please sit." Lin Miao nodded, "I heard from Yurou that you have a business to discuss with me and have drafted a cooperation agreement with Yurou?"

"Yes, Mr. Lin. I have some business connections and network in Li Jing and would like to engage in the glass mirror business with you. What does Mr. Lin think?" Su Yi asked.

"Can I first understand Miss Su’s capabilities?"

"My capabilities?" Su Yi hadn’t expected Lin Miao to ask that initially. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "My father is Su Mobai, the vice-minister of the Ministry of Personnel, considered one of the upper echelon in Li Jing. The people I usually associate with are officials of the fourth rank and above, along with the wives and daughters of nobility. Most of them are friendly with me. I have a shop on Zhuque Street, the most prosperous area in Linjing..."

Su Yi enumerated her businesses in Li Jing over the past decade, essentially revealing all her secrets.

Some of these businesses, even her father Su Mobai might not know about.

Lin Miao was astonished to learn that this woman had such entrepreneurial talent, being involved in so many industries: clothing, perfumery, teahouses, jewelry stores, though not the top tier, they were profitable ventures.

Moreover, being a woman, she understood the psychology of women best, making it effortless to engage in business with women.

And when she talked about her business endeavors, her eyes sparkled from within, demonstrating a genuine passion for business.

If she hadn’t been born into the family of a high-ranking official and solely focused on business, she truly might have become a business mogul.

It’s a pity that in this world, a woman venturing into entrepreneurship requires leaning on power or a man to go further.

"Miss Su, how do you think I should price this glass mirror?" Lin Miao asked, letting Lien Yurou bring over the glass mirror he had given to Su Yi.

"This mirror, with its smooth surface, can reflect even a strand of hair. Such a wondrous item, though small, if sold, Su Yi believes it could be priced at least a hundred taels of silver!" Su Yi took a deep breath and declared.

She had long calculated the price in her mind; a regular bronze mirror also fetched a tael of silver, a finer one would cost three or four taels, and if enhanced in craftsmanship and size, it’s uncertain how much more it could be.

"A hundred taels is the selling price, or your purchase price from me?"

"Of course, it’s the selling price. However precious a treasure is, if it exceeds the buyer’s psychological price, no one would be willing to spend money on it."

"Hmm, reasonable. My cost for this glass mirror is about ten taels of silver. I have two cooperation methods, and you can choose one." Lin Miao nodded, "First, I supply at cost to you. You become my agent in the Li Jing area. Profits from sales, excluding costs of transportation, advertising, tax, and damage, are split as per your agreement with Yurou — sixty percent for you, forty percent for her; Second, supply at my price according to different specifications, still granting you exclusive selling rights in Li Jing area, and for the rest, I wouldn’t care — whatever you earn is yours?"