From ancient times until now, no matter which dynasty it was, people could not change their habit of watching the show, even if it was an extremely hot summer.
Just placing these bamboo joints at the entrance of the shop attracted many people to stop and watch. When the firecrackers began to be set off, more pedestrians came from afar.
The firecrackers lasted for the time it took to brew a cup of tea. After the firecrackers were set off, the ice shop was surrounded.
Although Chang 'an City seemed to be an international metropolis at that time, people were very curious about this novel method and wanted to stay and explore it.
"The bamboo can still make such a loud noise when it's burning. I've really broadened my horizons.”
"Eh, this is a newly opened shop. It turned out to be a clothing store, but it suddenly stopped working.”
"What does this shop called Ice Factory do? Could it be an ice seller?"
"Are you kidding me? I have a relative who works in the palace. The ice in the palace is not enough, so it is even more impossible for the noble families to sell it.”
People discussed the shop as they watched the firecrackers being set off.
After the fireworks were over, Qin Feng stretched out his hand and pressed down. The voices of the crowd quieted down. He took out a simple loudspeaker and coughed.
"Good morning, everyone. Today is the opening day of the ice factory. Some people might not understand when they see this name, but in fact, our ice factory specializes in selling ice.”
"We all know that the summer heat is unbearable. What you want to do the most is to stay in the ice cellar. Our shop can satisfy your needs.”
"In addition, our shop has specially launched several shaved ice according to different people's tastes. It's a great opening today. The shaved ice is half price. Everyone is welcome to buy it.”
"What is shaved ice?" This was the question that surfaced in everyone's hearts after Qin Feng finished speaking.
There was no shortage of people who dared to eat crabs at any time. After a short wait, finally, a young master dressed in luxurious clothes brought his servants into the ice factory to take a look at the shaved ice.
As for the other people waiting outside the shop, they craned their necks and looked inside, but they couldn't see anything.
Not long after, the young master came out with a bowl carved with exquisite patterns. He deliberately walked in front of the people and used a small spoon to scoop shaved ice into his mouth.
As he ate, he revealed an intoxicated expression and said,"Mmm, it tastes good. I'll have another bowl later.”
"Young master, is this the shaved ice that I was talking about?”
The young master said proudly. "Of course. Look, the ice has just been cut off. The shop owner added a lot of things, including my favorite peaches. It's sweet and sour to eat a bite in such hot weather.”
Seeing the young master's praise, many people were tempted and asked,"May I ask how much this shaved ice costs?”
The young man took another bite and said vaguely,""Oh, it's not expensive. It's half price today.”
"Hiss!"
After hearing this price, many people who were eager to try immediately gave up on this idea. Half price and consistent money. Wouldn't the original price be two strings a night?
Good boy! How could this be a price that ordinary people could afford? Only young masters like them, who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, could eat it.
"Is this shop crazy about money? Such a bowl of shaved ice was actually sold for a jar of money.”
"That's right. With the money I have, it's enough for me to eat for a year.”
"Hehe, this kind of shaved ice is prepared for rich people like us. You country bumpkins also want to get your hands on it.”
……
The quarrel continued. A fat middle-aged man squeezed through the crowd and entered the ice factory.
As soon as he entered the shop, he immediately felt a chill. He looked around and found that the ice factory had placed a lot of ice cubes in the shop, making it seem like two different worlds.
The middle-aged man dragged his fat body to Qin Feng and said,
" I'm Xue Hongkun, a foreign businessman. I want to stay in Chang 'an for a few months. As you know, fat people are afraid of the heat the most. Look at me, I'm sweating just by moving a little.”
Xue Hongkun wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued,""That's why I want to buy more ice. I wonder if Little Boss can make the decision?”
Qin Feng naturally welcomed those who wanted to buy ice. He smiled and asked,"Sure, how much do you want?"
"I'll take as much as you have." The fat merchant chuckled.”
"I have as many as you want."
"Little brother is indeed a straightforward person. Not only do I want all the ice in your shop today, but I also want all the ice you have in the future.”
Qin Feng looked at him as if he was looking at a fool. But he still smiled and said,"Boss is also a straightforward person." How about this? If you want a large quantity, I'll give you a 20% discount. How about that?”
"20% off?" Xue Hongkun frowned and asked.”
"Oh!" Qin Feng explained. You only need to pay 80% of the price. Do you need me to send someone to deliver it to you?”
Xue Hongkun nodded. This was also in line with the way of doing business. He then made an agreement with Qin Feng,"No need. I will send someone to collect it at dawn every day. You only need to prepare the ice for that day.”
After sending off this big client, Qi Siyong asked in confusion,""Uncle Lan Tian, even if this merchant stayed for a few months, he wouldn't need so much ice.”
Just as Qin Feng was about to reply, a few waiters suddenly entered the room.
"What happened? Did something happen to the other shops? Why are you all here?"
Faced with Qi Siyong's three consecutive questions, these few waiters took a deep breath and said,"Sir, not long after Shop No. 2 opened, a merchant bought all the ice in one go. He even said that he wanted all the ice for the next few days.”
"Sir, the third shop is the same.”
"Sir, the fourth shop is the same.”
……
"Sir, the tenth shop is the same.”
It was understandable if one or two stores were like this, but if ten stores were like this, there must be a problem.
Qi Siyong's expression turned ugly. He looked at Qin Feng and said,""Uncle Lan Tian, look at this…"
"What are you afraid of?" Qin Feng said indifferently,"We're happy that someone is giving us money."”
"I'm afraid there's a trap." Qi Siyong thought for a moment and voiced out the worry in his heart.
"Merchants have been hoarding since ancient times. They buy at a low price and sell at a high price. They must want to buy all of our ice. Ice is a consumable. When we sell it out, the rich and powerful families will use it up.”
"It's just that they didn't expect that we can make ice in the summer. They'll pay us as much as they store." Qin Feng said after a pause.”
"As for them wanting to cause trouble, don't forget who's behind this ice shop.”
Qi Siyong listened to it clearly and logically. When he thought that the boss behind this ice shop was Second Emperor Li, he immediately felt relieved and could not help but praise,"Uncle Lan Tian has great foresight and is truly a role model for us.”
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