Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Chapter 482 (1/2)

Chapter 495: Chapter 482

This Zhuang Qingning is indeed much more of a businesswoman than he had imagined.

And quite an impressive one at that.

The terms listed by Zhuang Qingning were read carefully by Cheng Ruize and he found no objections, only to add a final one at the end.

Cheng’s would bestow a manor in the county town to Zhuang Qingning.

“This courtyard was previously owned by a businessman who had dealings with Cheng’s. He encountered issues with his business and couldn’t turnover enough goods in time. However, to secure this deal, he wanted to accrue considerable debts from my herbal shop,” Cheng Ruize explained.

“As normal in business, it’s customary to pay for goods in full. For old clients, we could allow them to pay 80% upfront, while the rest could be deferred until next year. Few will conduct business based purely on credit.”

“But I trusted this man’s character, and I’m very optimistic about this deal. So, I agreed that he only pays a 20% deposit. The rest could be paid off next year once the profits came in. During the second year, the businessman prospered, making a large amount of silver. After paying off the goods, he bought two houses in the county town as a token of gratitude.”

“One was slightly larger, and that’s where I currently reside. The other, slightly smaller one, is nearby. It’s not as spacious as here, but it’s clean and elegant. I’ll have Fang Hou take you to see it.”

Zhuang Qingning looked shocked.

If the size of this house is taken as the standard, the smaller house must be no small matter either.

Property prices in the county town were much higher than in the smaller towns. Buying such a spacious house in an excellent location would no doubt cost tens, possibly hundreds of taels.

The matter of Moon Incense was just getting started, and Cheng Ruize displayed such generosity, it was truly shocking.

“Manager Cheng, I appreciate your generous offer, but we should hold off on the house matter. Let’s wait until the Moon Incense business progresses,” Zhuang Qingning refused politely.

“There’s no need to avoid this, Manager Zhuang. It’s inevitable,” Cheng Ruize was unperturbed, confident in the profitability of the Moon Incense.

“I seldom visit the county town, so I don’t have a use for it at the moment. I appreciate your kind gesture, but we should discuss the house matter later.”

She won’t accept something for nothing, even if the Moon Incense makes a fortune in the future. It’s no rush discussing it until then.

Seeing Zhuang Qingning insisting on this, Cheng Ruize had to agree, “As you wish, Manager Zhuang. I’ll instruct Fang Hou and the others to keep the house clean. If you need it, feel free to contact Fang Hou.”

“Thank you, Manager Cheng.”

The two discussed the Moon Incense business for a while longer before Zhuang Qingning took her leave as it was getting late.

Cheng Ruize personally escorted Zhuang Qingning out of the courtyard and watched until she was out of sight. He then returned and took a sip of newly brewed tea.

“Make a copy of this prescription, give one to Manager Fang. Let the incense makers try it. Once they get used to it, send it to my older brothers,” Cheng Ruize instructed. “I will write a letter to my elder brother explaining the situation.”

“Understood,” Fang Hou took the prescription and paused before speaking with some difficulty. “Young Master, don’t you think you were a bit hasty in offering Manager Zhuang the house? ”

“If you want to repay Manager Zhuang’s gratitude, it’s understandable to bestow the house, but if it’s for business…”