Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Chapter 446 Bargaining Cloth Sales_1 (1/2)

Chapter 446: Chapter 446 Bargaining Cloth Sales_1

“Cotton,” answered Wei Ruo.

“Impossible, cotton cloth can’t be this soft and delicate,” said Madam Sun.

“Then does Madam Sun think this is made of silk?” asked Wei Ruo.

“It’s not made from silk. I, Madam Sun, began rearing silkworms at age five, weaving at age seven, and trading silk at age thirteen. Whether it’s spring silkworms or autumn silkworms, whether it’s from Jiangnan or Shu region, I can tell at a glance. I stake my reputation that this material is definitely not made from silk,” asserted Madam Sun.

Wei Ruo smiled faintly, “So indeed, it’s cotton, made from cotton. But the cotton used is a bit different.”

“What’s different?” Madam Sun couldn’t help but ask.

“The variety of cotton is different, leading to significant differences in the cotton fibers produced. The final textiles produced also vary greatly. This one in my hand is made from high-quality cotton, its texture is no less inferior to that of silk, and it’s soft and skin-friendly, very suitable for making intimate clothing”

“Where does this kind of cotton come from?” Madam Sun quickly asked.

“Madam Sun, that’s my trade secret I’m afraid I can’t disclose that.”

Of course, she couldn’t tell. This was a new space seed — long-staple cotton, unlocked when her space upgraded to level seven. Compared to normal cotton, it exhibits better resistance to diseases and pests, longer fibers, and has a better texture.

For a variety of reasons, Wei Ruo had not yet introduced these cotton seeds for large-scale cultivation outside.

However, now that her space had seven plots of land, even if she only cultivated in her space, the harvest from one season was a considerable amount of cotton which was enough to fill a warehouse.

Before heading to Capital City, Wei Ruo dispatched some cotton to Mo Jiazha in Huzhou Prefecture and hired a few local weavers to spin the cotton into cloth.

The first sample along with two jars of thyme was sent to the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence before the New Year, and a larger quantity of the fabric was still stored in the warehouse at Daiyue Residence.

Madam Sun stared at Wei Ruo for a long time, then responded with a charming smile, “Young Master, do you know that my shop, Caiyun Room, is one of the top fabric stores in Capital City? The queue of people wanting to do business with me stretches from White Tiger Street to the west gate of Capital City. If you want to do business with me, you’d better show your sincerity, otherwise, I, Madam Sun, will not keep you company.”

Wei Ruo was not flustered, calmly replying, “If Madam Sun is reluctant, I can’t force it. I must have disturbed you.”

Saying this, Wei Ruo was about to leave.

As he reached the door, Madam Sun called out, “Wait a moment!”

Wei Ruo stopped, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he turned back and asked, “Does Madam Sun have something else to ask?”

“I don’t need to know the origin of your cotton,” Madam Sun compromised, “But I want to see the whole cloth. You can’t expect me to close the deal just with this handkerchief-sized sample, can you?”

“Naturally there’s no problem, but transporting the full cloth here will require some cost and time. Before that, I would like to ask how much Madam Sun is willing to offer for my cloth. If the price is right, I will have it shipped here,” replied Wei Ruo.

Instead of replying immediately, Madam Sun narrowed her eyes, studying Wei Ruo with shrewd eyes.

“How much are you thinking per chi, young master?” Madam Sun countered after a long silence.

“Five hundred wen,” Wei Ruo replied.

“Five hundred wen? Are you referring to a chi or a zhang?” Madam Sun asked.