Chapter 584: Chapter 584 The Charm of a Young Woman_1
Han Mei initially didn’t believe a word about Li Qing inviting Qi Mengru and Guan Lin to come and give advice.
Just by looking at the situation, she suspected that Li Qing brought them over probably just to get her to be closer with them first.
But as soon as Guan Lin opened her mouth, Han Mei was instantly impressed.
The woman really knew her stuff!
And it wasn’t just a superficial understanding.
That kind of professional knowledge had to be learned before one could explain it so clearly, or else she couldn’t have made it up.
They chatted casually for a while, and soon it was time for dinner.
Li Qing had ordered a table full of dishes at the farmhouse where he was staying, and the group ate while talking.
Although Han Mei came from a humble background, she was actually a genuine career-minded woman.
The fervor she showed running her barbecue stand was evidence enough.
Initially indifferent, her enthusiasm was instantly kindled after listening to Guan Lin’s analysis.
At the dinner table, it was almost exclusively her and Guan Lin talking.
As for Li Qing and Qi Mengru, the two initiators of the idea, they were more like spectators.
"In the future, we’ll leave the guesthouse in the hands of your sister-in-law and Teacher Guan, that’s absolutely reliable," Qi Mengru whispered to Li Qing.
"That will still depend on what my sister-in-law decides, she’s got a job in the village," said Li Qing.
"What’s the point of sticking to that village job, with so much work and so little pay?" Qi Mengru said, "Although we might not start off at our best, we should aim to get there, and we need to dare to think about creating a brand."
Li Qing was startled by what Qi Mengru had said.
The thought of creating a brand was nothing he dared to entertain lightly.
"What you’re saying sounds like a pipe dream," Li Qing said with a wry smile.
Although he had some money in hand now, and could even create a brand by splashing cash if necessary.
But such a foolish waste of money was not something he was willing to do.
"Though it’s a dream, we have to dare to dream," said Qi Mengru with a laugh, "What if it comes true!"
"Look at these two, they’re so engrossed they might be going mad. How are we going to manage sleeping arrangements tonight?"
Indeed, this was a problem. Li Qing thought for a moment, and said softly, "There are those separate courtyards here, let’s get one."
"Good idea." Qi Mengru smiled and then turned to ask Guan Lin, "Teacher Guan, would it be okay for you not to go back tonight?"
Guan Lin’s cheeks flushed quietly, she said in a low voice, "The baby is on formula now, one night won’t be an issue."
"Then it’s settled, you guys keep talking, I’ll go sort out the accommodation for tonight, it’s already dark," said Qi Mengru.
Even Han Mei’s expression became unnatural as soon as they started talking about the sleeping arrangements.
Three women, how were they going to manage the sleeping situation...
In a blink of an eye, the night had deepened.
Everyone moved to the courtyard that Qi Mengru had reserved, which had two rooms.
But the extra room was really just to ease everyone’s minds, as Li Qing didn’t plan to let anyone stay alone at all.
He asked a server to bring over a case of beer, along with some snacks to go with the drinks.
The awkward atmosphere was so intense that it made his scalp tingle, so he decided to just drink some.
Alcohol could encourage enjoyment and was a great helper in easing the mood.
The three women didn’t say anything; they tacitly sat down and continued the conversation they were having before.
Li Qing took on the role of a waiter, opening bottles and serving dishes, busy and quite content with the work.
After a few drinks, the atmosphere finally improved a lot.
It was at this moment that Lü Zong suddenly made a phone call.
Over the phone, he could hardly conceal his excitement as he told Li Qing that the Solidifying Spirit Elixir-infused wine was basically a success.
Li Qing was somewhat surprised; it had only been two days, how could he have judged so quickly?
Before he could ask, Lü Zong excitedly said, "From yesterday to today, those fellas have been up to god knows how many shenanigans, and they still seem far from worn out by now, which already proves that the stuff is very successful. We can start doing business now!"
Li Qing was somewhat taken aback, "Lü Zong, it’s better to be a bit restrained, otherwise, someone might lose their lives."
"I know, but it’s not me asking them to go this far, they’ve taken off on their own," Lü Zong said somewhat speechlessly, "Didn’t I allow them to play freely in my place for this month with all expenses on me?"
"Damn," he continued, "those bastards are really milking it for all it’s worth, the most around found six at once, acting as if they’ve never seen a woman in their eight lifetimes."
"As rough as they’re playing, the results are very noticeable. I just checked, and everyone is very spirited, not a single sign of being worn down."
Li Qing’s lips twitched slightly, that really was quite brutal.
"It’s just the novelty at the beginning, after these couple of days, they should settle down."
"I don’t care about them, if they can handle it themselves, I have no problem. It’s just spending some money," Lü Zong said casually.
"Qingzi, but seriously, if they can withstand all this overdoing and still hold up, our wine is already a huge success. I plan to test the waters with some friends around me, sell them a few bottles, and see their reactions."
"Sure," Li Qing said, "you make the decision on this matter, Lü Zong. I won’t meddle."
"No way!" Lü Zong said decisively, "I did some calculations, and according to how we’re operating now, one Solidifying Spirit Elixir can sell for much more than 1.2 million. Making a clean million from it doesn’t seem difficult at all, you can’t just play philanthropist, right?"
"If you give all the profit to me, why go through all this trouble? Wouldn’t it be simpler just to go buy pills?"
Li Qing laughed, "Lü Zong, I just sell Elixirs; you sell the wine. That’s good enough for me."
"No, no, let’s give it a try. My plan is to split the profits fifty-fifty after the cost of the Elixir. Listen to me on this one, otherwise, I’ll back out. I’m already gaining a huge advantage from this, and if you play it like this, it won’t work," Lü Zong said.
"Don’t be so stubborn, I quite like being a supplier, it’s an easy way to make money," Li Qing said with a smile.
"You’re the one being stubborn. You don’t supply a lot each month as it is. If there was more, I wouldn’t say a word," Lü Zong ranted, "It’s settled then, you listen to me. I’m planning to fill 2-ounce bottles to sell for 8,000 each, skinning those friends of mine first to see their reactions."
Li Qing, feeling helpless, had to agree.
Others argue fiercely to grab their share of the profits, but his and Lü Zong’s business model involved heated debates about who should concede profits.
However, Lü Zong selling two ounces of liquor for 8,000 was indeed quite a hefty hand to play.
If he followed through with this selling strategy, a million increase in profit seemed quite doable as long as the stock sold out.
Just from the batch filled yesterday, he estimated there was enough for about a hundred bottles.
When Li Qing returned to the room after ending the call, the scene before him made him stop short.
"What are you all doing?"
"Playing strip poker, isn’t it obvious?" Qi Mengru said with a laugh, "We wanted you to experience the charm of a mature woman!"
