Chapter 422: Xiao Yang (1)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Prince Anyang looked at Lin Xiaoyue with a smile, thinking that she would surely agree. However, he saw her expression changed.
“We have only planned for the chain stores in Nan’an County, there are currently only twenty-eight franchise opportunities available,” Lin Xiaoyue explained.
He gave 10,000 taels of silver so easily. The prince truly lived up to his title.
Both Prince Anyang and Liang Yu’s expressions changed simultaneously.
On the way here, Manager Liang had already informed them of the situation.
But they thought that there were 10 counties in Nan’an, and each county could have quite a few chain stores. They came to give money, and there was no reason for Lin Xiaoyue to refuse.
However, they didn’t expect her to reject the offer.
“Nan’an is a large place, and besides Nan’an County, other counties are also prosperous. The remaining twenty-two stores, I am willing to open them in other counties,” Prince Anyang said.
Liang Yu also nervously looked at Lin Xiaoyue.
Lin Xiaoyue seemed troubled.
“This…” she hesitated.
“Why? You are not planning to open chain stores in other counties?” Prince Anyang’s eyebrows furrowed, and his tone grew more serious.
“Of course I am,” Lin Xiaoyue quickly bowed to Prince Anyang.
“It’s just that 1 don’t plan to recruit too many franchisees at the moment. I am confident in Liu’s Express, but we are limited by the capital in our hands. So, 1 released some to speed up the brand-building process.”
“But when the brand effect takes effect, opening more franchise stores…” Lin Xiaoyue glanced carefully at Prince Anyang.
“…at a low price will not be profitable.”
“After all, the profits of direct stores are much higher than franchise stores. If I have enough capital, I can slowly expand, and maybe earn even more money.” Prince Anyang understood and his face turned serious.
So, she wanted to raise the prices?
“Cough, how do the dozens of franchise stores in Nan’an County sustain the Nangong Army? You should open them at least two more counties!” Prince Anyang said firmly.
Lin Xiaoyue looked at Prince Anyang and he continued, “let’s do that. I want the remaining stores in Nan’an County and those in the other two counties.”
Seeing Lin Xiaoyue about to speak, Prince Anyang continued, ‘Til give you 20,000 taels first. The rest will be given once the specific number of franchise stores is confirmed.”
Lin Xiaoyue:
She made a distressed expression and then bowed to Prince Anyang.
“Yes,” she pretended to accept it hesistantly.
Prince Anyang’s mood improved when he saw this.
Liang Yu also felt a bit pleased at the moment.
He didn’t really think that Lin Xiaoyue was as distressed as she appeared, but seeing her like this made him feel happy.
Then, Lin Xiaoyue signed contracts with both Prince Anyang and Liang Yu.
After the contracts were signed, things were almost settled.
Liang Yu said that the matter would be handled within three days, and they would deliver the promissory notes and deeds, then left with Manage Liang and Prince Anyang.
When leaving, Prince Anyang even had two guards follow Lin Xiaoyue to the kitchen, where they took a lot of braised meat and sausages.
The couple stood on the side of the road and sent off the carriage. Then, they exchanged a smile.
“We had our eyes opened today. My wife’s eloquence is admirable!” Li Yuan said, raising his fist and complimenting Lin Xiaoyue.
Lin Xiaoyue looked at him and said, “of course!”
After speaking, she turned her head arrogantly and walked towards the gate.
Li Yuan smiled and quickly followed.
Little did they know that at this moment, the smile on Lin Xiaoyue’s face had disappeared, and she let out a deep sigh in her heart.
Of course she was eloquent.
She successfully convinced Prince Anyang to agree to provide money to rescue the Nangong Army, provide daily necessities, nine manors, and 20,000 taels of military expenses.
In addition, she obtained an additional 20,000 taels in franchise fees.
All this combined was worth over 200,000 taels of silver, a considerable sum even for the Liang Trading Company.
However, for them, it was only barely enough.
When she complained to Prince Anyang about having to support 6,000 people, it wasn’t fake.
After requesting so much from Prince Anyang this time, it would be difficult to ask for more in the future.
From now on, they could only rely on themselves.
Moreover, delaying for another day at the border would add more danger to the Nangong Army.
Once Prince Anyang finalized things, they would have to hurry to the border.
Yes, she would go with Li Xiao.
The next day, early in the morning, Lin Xiaoyue went to Qingshi Town with Li Xiao.
Entering the city from the West City Gate, the carriage passed through two streets before arriving at their destination.
Li Yuan reached out and helped Lin Xiaoyue off the carriage..