Chapter 10: Getting Rich!

The Jinxiu Pavilion sells silk fabrics, and it is in the same line of business as the Xu family, to which Shen Lang was married before. However, its scale is slightly smaller than that of the Xu family.

Although the owner of the Jinxiu Pavilion, the Lin family, is not as wealthy as the Xu family, they are also a well-known wealthy family in Xuanwu City, with branches in more than a dozen surrounding cities.

Most importantly, the Lin family is a competitor of the Xu family.

When Shen Lang and Tian San entered, the attendants immediately greeted them.

"Hello, are you here to see the fabrics? We have just launched a new cotton fabric. Feel it, it's soft and fine," the attendant said sharply, noticing that Shen Lang didn't have money, so he promoted cotton fabric instead of silk.

Shen Lang directly said, "Tell your master that I want to do a big business with the Lin family, at least making him earn an extra five thousand gold coins every year."

Upon hearing this, the attendant, though smiling, felt extremely disdainful inside. With your poor appearance, would you still be in such a sorry state if you could earn five thousand gold coins every year?

"Please don't joke with me, sir," the attendant said.

Tian San added, "I am Tian San from the Black Clothes Gang. I'm here to discuss a business with the owner of the Lin family."

Upon hearing this, the attendant took it seriously.

The Black Clothes Gang, to which Tian San belonged, was well-known throughout Xuanwu City for its gambling dens, brothels, and lending business. Although they usually didn't interfere with the Lin family, they tried to avoid offending such a force as much as possible.

The attendant thought Tian San was here to extort money on behalf of the Black Clothes Gang.

"Master San, please come in. It's an honor to have you here," a plump shopkeeper hurriedly walked out and said loudly, "Tea, bring out the good tea."

The shop assistant quickly brewed a pot of fragrant tea and poured a cup for Tian San and Shen Lang.

The shopkeeper said, "Master San, whatever you have to say to me is the same as saying it to my master. He has long wanted to make friends with Master Tian of the Black Clothes Gang. This is just a small token of appreciation."

Then he pushed a box over, containing twenty gold coins, which was actually quite generous.

Tian San smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, you really think I'm here to extort money. I'm here to discuss a business with your master, not to extort money."

The shopkeeper was surprised and asked, "A real business?"

Tian San replied, "A real business."

The shopkeeper said, "I can't make the decision."

Tian San said, "You can't make the decision."

The shopkeeper said, "Please wait a moment. I will go and invite the master over. Assistant, serve some snacks to the two gentlemen."

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Shen Lang and Tian San enjoyed the snacks and tea while waiting for the owner of the Jinxiu Pavilion, Lin Mo, to arrive.

About half an hour later, a middle-aged man in luxurious clothing walked in. He was Lin Mo, the wealthy owner of the Jinxiu Pavilion.

"Do you have a big business to discuss with me?" Lin Mo asked.

He was not afraid of Tian San. With his business reaching this level, he had powerful backers. Moreover, his son had entered the Tianan Martial Arts School and was doing well. After passing the martial arts examination, he would become a military officer. Therefore, even towards Tian San, he had no fear. They could coexist peacefully.

Shen Lang said, "Yes, a big business! It will make Mr. Lin earn at least five thousand gold coins more every year."

Lin Mo frowned. He disliked exaggerated young people, especially those who looked unreliable.

"Speak," Lin Mo said.

Shen Lang said, "I have a formula to sell to Mr. Lin for two thousand gold coins."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo's expression changed immediately. His face turned cold as he said, "I value my time and don't have the patience to waste it on guests. Please leave!"

He then picked up the tea and was about to drive them away.

Even Tian San was shocked. One thousand gold coins was already outrageous, but Shen Lang had directly asked for two thousand gold coins. This was completely insane. He regretted bringing Shen Lang to the Jinxiu Pavilion.

Lin Mo got up and left without giving Shen Lang any chance.

Tian San glared coldly at Shen Lang and said, "You are seeking death..."

Seeing the wealthy patron about to leave, Shen Lang took out a piece of silk from his pocket and placed it in front of Lin Mo, saying, "Mr. Lin, do you think the color of this silk is worth two thousand gold coins?"

Lin Mo turned around and looked at the silk in Shen Lang's hand, which was only the size of a handkerchief.

Tian San also noticed and thought Shen Lang had gone mad. How could he ask for two thousand gold coins for such a small piece of silk?

However, the owner of the Jinxiu Pavilion's eyes widened in disbelief. He quickly walked over and picked up the silk, holding it in front of his eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "How is this possible? It's a golden color. How is this possible?!"

Tian San was astonished. He then noticed that the silk Shen Lang had given was a bright golden color.

Shen Lang said, "How did the Xu family become prosperous? It's because their silk is exclusively supplied to the royal family, and it's because their silk is a transparent golden color."

In ancient China, yellow was a color exclusive to the royal family. Only the emperor, empress, and noble concubines could wear yellow garments.

In this world, it was similar. In the entire Yue Kingdom, only the royal family could use yellow silk.

However, in this world, the yellow color of silk was dyed using gardenia fruit, which produced a sufficiently yellow color but lacked brightness.

The piece of silk Shen Lang had taken out was dyed using a new formula, with the juice of sophora flowers mixed with alum, resulting in a very bright golden color, giving people a feeling of pure gold.

In the Qing Dynasty, the emperor's dragon robe was dyed using this kind of dye. Even in the Forbidden City Museum, one could still see these dragon robes, representing nobility and magnificence.

Yesterday, when Shen Lang was picking herbs, he also collected a lot of sophora flowers. As for alum, it was a type of traditional Chinese medicine, and there were still some left at home.

When he was boiling Chinese medicine yesterday, he also made a half bowl of this golden fuel, and then tore off a piece of his colorless silk underwear and put it in for dyeing.

After dyeing, it was left to dry overnight, and with a slight roasting, the piece of golden silk was almost done.

Next, Lin Mofei quickly took out another piece of yellow silk, which was dyed with gardenia at his home.

There's no harm in making a comparison. The silk on the left is too gaudy, too straightforward. The one on the right, Shen Lang's, is a dazzling golden color, clearly superior.

Shen Lang said, "This piece of silk was dyed by me overnight, and I'm actually not satisfied with the result. If there's enough time and materials, I could make an even brighter golden color, and the silk threads would start to dye, then woven into silk, the effect would be even better."

Lin Mofei was surprised, "Just made overnight, and it already has such an effect?"

Shen Lang said, "Yes, so if you get the formula, the silk dyed will be even more luxurious. If you present this golden silk to the royal weaving bureau, what do you think will happen?"

It's easy to imagine that the royal weaving bureau would immediately abandon the Xu family's silk and use the Lin family's.

By then, the exclusive silk business for the royal family would fall into the hands of the Lin family.

The amount of money earned from this business is not the main point, the key is reputation and political resources.

Shen Lang said, "Master Lin, will this business of mine make your Lin family earn an extra five thousand gold coins every year?"

Lin Mofei shook his head, "Even more than that."

Shen Lang said, "So, is it expensive for me to sell you the formula for this golden dye for two thousand gold coins?"

Lin Mofei said, "Not expensive at all, not even a bit."

Beside them, Tian Shisan looked at Shen Lang in astonishment.

Obviously, when Shen Lang promised to pay a thousand gold coins to buy Tian Hong's life the night before, he had already thought of a way to make money, and he was completely confident.

But what he didn't expect was that he would make two thousand gold coins!

Even more unexpected was that the thing he made money from would also retaliate against the Xu family.

Yes, Shen Lang is so vengeful, not only making money, but also causing harm to the Xu family.

Once the Xu family loses the exclusive business of supplying silk to the royal family, the extent of the loss can be easily imagined!

Why has the Xu family's silk business been rampant in several provinces without anyone sabotaging it? Isn't it because their silk is exclusively for the royal weaving bureau?

Lin Mofei looked at the golden silk in fascination, as if he couldn't get enough of it. After a while, he said, "How can I believe that this dye was made by you? It's entirely possible that you just found this piece of silk."

Shen Lang said, "I've brought all the materials, give me an hour, and I'll make this golden dye for you on the spot, I guarantee it will be better than last night."

Lin Mofei said, "Really?"

Shen Lang said, "Really."

Lin Mofei said, "Okay, I'll give you the entire backyard, whatever you need, just ask for it. As long as you make this golden dye on the spot, it will prove that this formula is indeed yours, and this business will be yours."

Shen Lang said, "Two thousand gold coins."

Lin Mofei said, "Absolutely no bargaining."

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