Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 283 - 182: Paying to Get Rid of It_3

Chapter 283: Chapter 182: Paying to Get Rid of It_3

Yixiu welcomed the two to the main hall of Guiyuan, as Grandfather Sangui had gone to the Moonlit Lotus Pond on his sliding chair to inspect the work. After seating them, Yixiu asked Zi Zhu to serve tea.

Even while sitting, Master Jin couldn’t stop his legs from shaking. Such a temperament was rare, otherwise, with his skills, he shouldn’t be hidden away in a small rural workshop.

Qian Hua brought out several small round wooden boxes and two small porcelain bottles and placed them on the table, saying with a radiant face, "Master Jin has created several fragrance greases and scented dews, and I believe they are no less than any of Dew Fragrance Store’s products."

Although the small round wooden boxes were varnished and adorned with flowers, the packaging still wasn’t of a high standard.

Yixiu suppressed the impulse to disdain the packaging and listened to Master Jin’s introduction.

Master Jin opened each box, giving a nervous introduction with a face flushed red, his voice quivering and his words unclear. Yixiu didn’t interrupt him, nodding continuously without looking at him but at the fragrance greases instead, which helped him to relax a bit. Perhaps because Yixiu was a child, he slowly unwound, and his intended message became clear.

In fact, Yixiu was overwhelmed with excitement inside, but he was careful not to frighten the timid Master Jin and forcefully suppressed his emotions.

According to Master Jin, the different products were Smooth Fragrance Rouge made from Golden Lotus buds, Jade Fragrance Rouge from the white Golden Lotus, Golden Lotus Rouge from the blooming petals, Gold Lotus Dew suitable for women, and Lotus Fragrant Dew suitable for men.

Yixiu smelled each product and rubbed a little on the back of his hand.

Undeniably, these products were excellent!

After Master Jin finished his introduction, Yixiu smiled and said, "Master Jin, you have worked hard. These products are all very good, and I really like them. I also believe there isn’t a woman who wouldn’t enjoy them."

Master Jin smiled, wiping the sweat from his forehead. It was the most he had ever spoken in front of others.

Yixiu then spoke to Qian Hua, "Your first priority now is to figure out how to make some attractive boxes. Don’t just think about wooden boxes, you could also consider porcelain, colored glaze, silver, jade. No matter how good these fragrance greases are, if the packaging isn’t up to par, they won’t sell for a high price. For now, don’t take these products to market or talk about them. Wait until next year when there are more Golden Lotuses in the pond, and then we’ll produce them in large quantities. At that time, we’ll open Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop in Capital City, with Liancourt Cosmetic as our leading product—yes, those fragrance greases, rouge, scented dews, all can be considered cosmetics, which is our Liancourt’s new understanding and interpretation of these items. Also, the word ’Liancourt’ must precede these cosmetics, such as Liancourt Smooth Perfume, Liancourt Jade Perfume, to strengthen customers’ recognition of the brand..."

Last, he rewarded Master Jin with fifty taels of silver and encouraged him to continue his research and start training apprentices. He reassured Master Jin not to worry about the saying ’apprentices starve their masters,’ as Liancourt would provide him with a generous mentoring fee, ensuring he could live comfortably for a lifetime.

For the apprentices, he instructed Qian Hua to go to the Middleman and buy two smart children around ten years old. In this era, one could only feel secure about persons who were legally bound to them.

Yixiu asked Master Jin how many more of these finished products were left. Master Jin replied, "There are four sets of this premium quality left, and a dozen or more sets of slightly lesser quality."

Yixiu then said, "Bring me those four sets of cosmetics, and destroy the remaining dozen sets." After thinking for a moment, he added, "Actually, bring me one set of those as well, and destroy the rest. Remember, these cosmetics absolutely must not be leaked. Also, do not make any more for now. Wait until next year when the Golden Lotuses are blooming before we continue. Then, let every lady of wealth be amazed by their charm."

By the way, he decided to keep the set of cosmetics that was on the table.

Once they had left Guiyuan, Master Jin uncharacteristically initiated a conversation with Qian Hua, "This young master is truly shrewd."

Qian Hua nodded with a smile, "He’s more than shrewd..." Even a ghost wouldn’t be as cunning as her.

The following day, Qian Xiaofeng delivered the five sets of Liancourt cosmetics to Yixiu.

Out of the quality sets, Yixiu gave two sets to his mother (excluding the Clear Lotus Scented Dew), two sets to his aunt.

He also reminded his aunt, "These two bottles of Clear Lotus Scented Dew are specifically for men, use them wisely."

The aunt blushingly did not respond. That evening, Yixiu noticed Da Zhong, who had come over for dinner, was particularly happy, his white teeth on constant display.

Yixiu joked, "Uncle Wan, what treasure has made you so happy?"

Da Zhong’s dark face reddened slightly as he laughed, "Nothing, nothing special."

Yixiu quipped, "I don’t believe it. Your chest is bulging; what is that?"

Da Zhong’s face grew even redder as he quickly covered his chest, "Nothing, really nothing."

Yixiu was secretly amused, feeling as though he was the one teasing.