Daqing: Immortality begins with taking Fan Xian as your disciple!

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"Oh my, I never expected that."

"Brother Su, you are so young, yet you are already a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations)!"

"So dashing and handsome, possessing extraordinary talent!"

"Wang felt truly ashamed and deeply inferior."

"At the same time, I admire Brother Su to the point of prostration!"

"I only regret that I did not meet Brother Su sooner!"

"However, I am truly fortunate to have met you today!"

"..."

As Wang Qinian spoke, he bowed slightly and made a respectful gesture.

Of what I've said above, seven parts are just a sales pitch, but three parts are genuine.

He spent many years in the Censorate and met countless people.

The young man before me, both in temperament and speech.

He truly deserves to be called an outstanding individual, and he is worthy of his praise.

This is far more amazing than those so-called talented men in Kyoto.

However, as the saying goes, a businessman won't get up early without profit.

He certainly didn't want to befriend Su Yu because she was exceptionally outstanding.

Thus, he uttered such sycophantic words that even moved himself to tears.

Of course, it's because he wants to discuss cooperation with Su Yu.

No matter what you talk about, you have to build rapport.

Language is the best, free way to build relationships.

This set of rhetoric was a summary he developed after years of navigating the officialdom.

It has proven effective time and again, after all, no one dislikes hearing nice things.

Su Yu didn't interrupt, but just listened quietly to him.

Occasionally, a joyful smile would appear on his face.

Seeing Su Yu's lips constantly curving upwards.

Wang Qinian's heart stirred, and he also laughed, his old skin wrinkling up on both cheeks.

He knew it was time to get down to business.

"I just saw Brother Su submit a book to the Eighth Division for review."

"I read it, that book is really good!"

"To be honest, it was also Wang who saw that book."

"I then realized that Brother Su is extraordinary, and I would like to make his acquaintance."

"Oh, by the way, Brother Su, are you planning to publish and sell your copy of Dream of the Red Chamber?"

Su Yu nodded.

"Correct."

It must have been really tough on him, building up for so long before finally revealing his purpose.

Wang Qinian continued to ask questions with enthusiasm.

"Brother Su, have you found a suitable shop?"

"No."

"Have you found a manager and a waiter?"

"No."

"Where is the printing shop? We need to find it carefully, in case someone tries to steal the manuscript."

"No."

I heard almost all the questions answered negatively.

Wang Qinian was overjoyed.

He was indeed a naive scholar, clever but inexperienced.

He coughed lightly twice and smiled.

"Then Brother Su must be in need of a good manager right now."

I was just about to say something about my humble self-recommendation.

Su Yu smiled slightly, but shook her head.

"If you have no money, please ask the shopkeeper."

"Su himself is the manager."

Su Yu knew that this answer was clearly not what Wang Qinian had expected.

As expected, Wang Qinian's face was full of disappointment.

But giving up easily is not Wang Qinian's style.

For the sake of money, of course we must work hard and continue to persuade them.

Wang Qinian sighed softly, and then said.

"Oh dear, this won't do!"

"Brother Su is a man of great talent, and he is destined to become an official in the future."

"Being a bookstore manager is not a good idea."

Su Yu smiled and went along with his words.

"What's wrong with that?"

"As far as Su knows, there is no law in Qing Kingdom that prohibits officials from engaging in business."

"Moreover, Su may not necessarily choose to retire."

Wang Qinian continued to sigh.

"Brother Su is well-read and must know this."

"Among the so-called scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, merchants are the lowest class."

"I feel that going into business is really not in line with Brother Su's status and temperament."

"Moreover, there is the so-called 'fragrance of ink and stench of money.'"

"These matters concerning money have ultimately tarnished Brother Su's reputation."

Wang Qinian knew that scholars cared most about their reputation.

So even if this young man is short of money.

Hearing what I've said, I'm sure I'll reconsider.

Then, they saw that Su Yu seemed to have a troubled look on her face.

Wang Qinian immediately stepped forward and patted Su Yu on the shoulder.

He adopted a righteous and awe-inspiring expression and said...

"I truly admire Brother Su from the bottom of my heart."

"I also sincerely want to befriend Brother Su."

Similarly, I hope that good books can be seen by more people.

"Well then, Brother Su, this is a difficult matter."

"I, Wang, am willing to share Brother Su's burdens."

"Let Wang bear the brunt of this money-grubbing and stigma."

Su Yu smiled and didn't expose him.

After thinking for a moment, he still shook his head.

"Never mind, that's not appropriate."

"It would be too much trouble for you, Brother Wang, and I don't have any money to offer."

"No, no, that's not right."

Wang Qinian waved his hand.

"If Brother Su says that, then he doesn't consider me a friend."

"In this way, Wang will not need to receive wages each month."

Su Yu raised an eyebrow.

No wages required?

That is impossible.

What's supposedly free is often the most expensive.

He was waiting for Wang Qinian to say what he was going to say next.

Wang Qinian knew that once Su Yu's extraordinary book went on sale...

That would surely be a sensation throughout Kyoto, making a fortune.

He stated that he did not need wages.

However, once a profit is made, it will be distributed as dividends.

That would definitely be more cost-effective.

He doesn't ask for much, 30% is fine.