Chapter 1364: Chapter 1361 Zhou Hong
After he sat down, his gaze fell upon Chu Jin. He had some discernment and asked, “This gentleman is…?”
“This is the eldest son from the family of my third brother,” Chu Lin had met Zhou Hong several times and was somewhat acquainted with him.
Upon hearing the words “third brother,” Zhou Hong immediately thought of Chu Heng’s name. He was startled and quickly offered his compliments, “So he is the son of Lord Chu’s family.”
Chu Jin was accustomed to this and, with an indifferent expression, said, “Boss Zhou, don’t be so polite. I am the junior here, just following my uncle today to gain some experience, so please don’t mind me.”
Although he said this, Zhou Hong wasn’t really going to ignore him. He even changed the tea to a much better kind as he didn’t intend to offend Chu Jin.
Chu Lin noted this change, but seeing that Zhou Hong was just being more thorough in his courtesies without any other changes, he felt even more satisfied.
“Old Master, these are the goods we haven’t sold yet. Take a look and if you see something you like, just tell me and I will give you a discount,” Zhou Hong said.
Chu Lin, not shy about negotiating, directly stood up to inspect the two boxes of goods.
The items were still those familiar ones.
However, there were seeds, which included some fresh fruit seeds, “There are orange mango, banana, and Stink Egg Fruit, among others.”
Chu Jin, intrigued, stroked his chin, “Do you have the actual fruits?”
“Not at the moment,” Zhou Hong explained quickly upon hearing this, fearful they might misunderstand, “The thing is, although these fruits can be transported, they spoil very easily. So, they are usually sold off quickly after they arrive.”
Chu Lin understood this well, but he didn’t stop Chu Jin from asking; after all, it is only by making one’s own inquiries that one learns and grows faster.
Chu Jin, now informed, asked the most pressing question, “Where do these fruit seeds come from? What’s the climate like there?”
Zhou Hong, realizing he couldn’t sidestep this crucial question, could only smile wryly and tell the truth, “These fruits are all from Guangdong, where the weather is hot. They might grow in Jiangnan, but it’s impossible in the north.”
“No wonder you’ve had difficulty selling them,” Chu Jin bluntly remarked, a comment that could seem offensive. Chu Lin was hesitant on whether to teach him how to phrase things more diplomatically when he heard him continue, “However, it might be worth a try. I’ll take these. If they can be grown in Jiangnan, Boss Zhou, your merit will be immense.”
Zhou Hong’s initial discomfort evaporated with the praise. After all, if the other party was spending money to research planting and it turned out to be a success, he could even share in the fame. Such a good deal would be foolish to refuse.
He repeatedly said with a smile, “Then let me congratulate Young Master Chu in advance on your potential success.”
Following this were some spices. Chu Jin, recalling the spiced water his mother sold in dishes, picked out several spices and sniffed them, “I remember, there’s already spiced water in the court, can these spices still be sold?”
Mentioning spiced water immediately reminded Zhou Hong of the expensive spiced water sold at the Chu family’s rouge shop, and he envied it deeply. Now, he realized, although Young Master Chu was young, he was not someone to be trifled with. Besides, he wasn’t arrogant. So, Zhou Hong naturally answered more cautiously, “The spiced water is indeed famous far and wide, and is a staple in the residences of rich families, but ultimately, it is expensive…”
“How much is a packet of these spices?” Chu Jin asked, looking at him.
Zhou Hong, seeing that Chu Jin wasn’t upset, continued, “These spices, after all, come from abroad and the journey is long.”
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