This young man was naturally Ye Wuhen, and he had been standing by and listening.

Naturally, he couldn't understand the Portuguese that the tall Western man occasionally carried, but he understood all the English that Mr. Pea spoke. His English is not very good, but simple communication is still no problem.

"That's not what you mean? Then tell me, what does my friend mean, don't you understand what he says? The tall Western man looked back and found that it was a young scholar, and he said in a loud voice full of disdain.

Shen Liujin glanced at Lin Haoran and found that he was a scrawny scholar, but he shook his head helplessly. He vaguely guessed that there was something wrong with the translation, but the patron could not understand what he was saying, and could only accept the aggressiveness of the Franco.

Lin Haoran saw that everyone didn't believe him, so he looked at the tall Portuguese man with a smile: "You told your friend about one horse and one tael, but you told this shopkeeper that you can only give five yuan, isn't this too dark?" ”

"You...... You are spewing blood, you don't sell it for five dollars, let's buy it elsewhere! The Western man suddenly changed color, and after accusing Lin Haoran, he pulled Mr. Pea and was about to leave.

"Did I let you go?" But at this time, the shopkeeper Shen spoke. As an old man for many years, he can naturally see who is telling the truth and who is lying.

The Western man watched several strong men walking towards him, and he immediately threatened: "What are you doing, I am the Governor's own nephew, be careful that we bombard your city with cannons!" ”

Shen Liujin snorted heavily, and waved his hand vigorously.

A few strong men were like wolves and tigers, and when they pushed people into the backyard, or because of the mention of destroying the city, their eyes were full of fierce light, which frightened Western men.

"This little brother, please tell him, I will sell him eight dollars!" Shen Liujin turned his head to look at Lin Haoran, his eyes were full of cunning, and he said with a smile.

As if he hadn't heard what he said, Lin Haoran looked in the direction of the gate, and rubbed his thumb back and forth with his index and middle fingers a few times.

"There is little brother Lao, don't thank you again after the matter is completed!" Shen Liujin naturally understood what he meant, so he secretly pressed a piece of silver on his hand, and said with a smile on his face.

Lin Haoran swept the silver taels in his hand, took it back without moving, and said to Mr. Pea: "Mr. Robert, welcome to the beautiful China, I am your new friend Lin!" ”

"Oh! My God, you can speak English! Robert was still wondering how his companion had gone with them, when he heard the familiar language, and even a burst of ecstasy.

After a few words of greeting, Lin Haoran was about to talk to him about the price of cloth, but when he heard him say a lot, the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching a few times, how lonely this goods are!

"He wants to ask you if you have any better fabrics, the price is not a problem!" After listening to what he said, Lin Haoran planned to act as a good translator, and turned his head to Shen Liujin and said.

Shen Liujin probably figured out the meaning of "Biao De Buddha", but shook his head with a wry smile: "The good cloth is in Guangzhou, how can we satisfy him, let him make a deal for eight dollars, the benefits are indispensable to you!" ”

Lin Haoran glanced at the homespun cloth next to him, not to mention the single color, and the dyeing was not very even. Don't say that this foreigner dislikes it, he also despises this cloth, these five dollars are expensive, let alone eight dollars.

Despise this profiteer!

Lin Haoran scolded in his heart, turned his face and smiled and followed Mr. Pea: "Mr. Robert, under my strong persuasion, this generous shopkeeper is willing to give you a 20% discount, what do you think?" ”

Because when he spoke, he pointed his finger at Shen Liujin, although Shen Liujin didn't know what Lin Haoran was talking about, he still showed an innocent smile cooperatively, and resolutely looked like a good businessman.

"Lin, thank you so much!" Mr. Pea was grateful to his new friend for lowering the price in just a few words, but he still asked reluctantly, "Don't you really have a more beautiful cloth here?" I could give more money! ”

Lin Haoran glanced at Shen Liujin, and Shen Liujin seemed to understand this time, and said categorically: "Tell him that there is no 'Biao De Buddha' here, and urge him to buy it quickly!" ”

"Mr. Robert, this is already the most beautiful cloth, and the price is very favorable, do you want more than one piece?" Although Lin Haoran didn't understand why the shopkeeper had to sell this kind of rotten cloth, he still looked at Mr. Pea with a smile and said.

In Shen Liujin's extremely expectant gaze, Mr. Pea let out a sigh of relief, and said with some frustration: "Okay then! I want to ...... this cloth A thousand horses! ”

"A thousand horses!" Lin Haoran turned his head and showed a mouthful of snow-white teeth towards Shen Liujin.

After Shen Liujin heard this amount, he was so happy that he almost jumped up on the spot, and when he saw Lin Haoran, he wanted to rush over and kiss him, but Lin Haoran seemed to have a prescient vision and flashed behind Mr. Pea.

After Mr. Pea took out the money, Shen Liujin happily sent the goods to the dock. Due to insufficient stock, another shipment will not be delivered until tomorrow.

Although this is not the biggest business of the year, it is undoubtedly the most profitable, which makes Shen Liujin quite happy, and he decided to hold a celebration banquet that night.

Qingfeng Restaurant, the largest restaurant in Dianbaicheng.

Shen Liujin called all the guys in the store, invited some friends, and filled two full tables. And he is very bold in the north, and when he came up, he shouted for everyone to raise a glass and drink together.

Lin Haoran, as the primary hero today, is sitting next to Shen Liujin.

In between drinking, he took the opportunity to ask the doubts in his heart, why the quality of the cloth sold was so poor, and why he didn't get a better supply.

Shen Liujin raised his head and poured a sip of wine, sighed and said, "Everyone in the world knows that Songjiang is well-clothed!" It's just that where we are, the criminals who were to be exiled by the imperial court in the past were thrown here, and it would be good to be able to weave the cloth out with our craftsmanship, how can it be compared with Songjiang cloth? ”

"Then why don't you bring in some Matsue cloth?" Lin Haoran asked again suspiciously.

"I don't have the ability to transport Bu Wanli all the way, and what can I do, can the price be compared with Guangzhou Prefecture?" Shen Liujin put down the wine bowl, his face full of gloom.

I see!

Lin Haoran realized a little at this time, although Dianbai County has the advantage of a port, but there are no textiles that can be put on the table. If the cloth is imported from Songjiang Prefecture, the cost will go up again, but it will not be competitive with Guangzhou Prefecture, but it may lose a lot of money in your hands.

It's not that Shen Liujin doesn't want to sell good cloth, but there is no good cloth to sell.