Since the deed was to be signed, Jiang Zhou naturally had to sort out the part to be signed.

He thought of the set of polished furniture he was looking at and felt a little itchy, so he asked, “What’s the set of furniture that Master Qiu left behind?”

Speaking of this, Jiao Yu was also a little upset, since this set was left behind, he had been trying to sell it, but he had never been able to find the right place.

After all, the people who could afford this set of furniture were either rich or noble, and these people had already built houses long ago and no longer needed this furniture.

He later set his sights on the homes of newly wealthy families, hoping that they would buy a complete set of furniture. However, simple furniture had recently become popular, and this kind of bulky and expensive furniture had become unpopular. At least several of the families expressed their rejection.

Hearing Jiang Zhou mention it at this time, he couldn’t help but feel sad: “That whole set is really difficult to sell. I’m even thinking about whether to take it apart and sell it, or go further into town.”

Jiang Zhou originally planned to persuade him to sell them separately, but he didn’t expect that he had already had this idea.

He couldn’t help but feel a little moved: “Actually, it doesn’t matter if you sell them separately. After you separate them, there will always be people who value one of them. It is easier to sell than the whole set. At least you can get back some of your capital and not suffer too much loss.”

He looked serious, Jiao Yu guessed what he was thinking: “Which one do you like?”

Jiang Zhou pursed his lips and smiled: “That canopy bed is good.”

That canopy bed was the most complicated one in the whole set of furniture, and every pattern was full of focus. Jiao Yu watched the craftsmen carving it out bit by bit, which was also the biggest highlight of the entire set of furniture.

Similarly, it was also the most expensive part of the whole set of furniture. Jiao Yu didn’t know whether to say that Jiang Zhou has a bad taste or a good taste. He could only say calmly: “That bed is not cheap.”

He did not look down on it or dislike it.

Jiang Zhou knew of course, but he was really greedy, so he just said, “If you really want to sell them individually, just make a price and I’ll see if I want them or not.”

Jiao Yu stretched out two fingers: “Twenty taels.”

Twenty taels, for ordinary people, it might be out of reach to take it out at once. After all, it was a year’s expenses for a family. But for Jiang Zhou, he could get it, but if he really wanted to take it.

But when the money came out, he felt some pain in his body, so he said: “Twenty taels is a bit expensive.”

He said bluntly, in fact, this canopy bed was worth twenty taels, but it was based on a complete set of furniture. If it was sold alone, it would cost less than it and twenty was indeed a bit expensive.

Jiao Yu was just testing to see if he could sell it for twenty taels. If he had lowered the price from the beginning, Jiang Zhou would still think it was expensive and the price would be lower, so he would simply raise it first and adjust the two sides. He wouldn’t take too much loss; it hurts too much.

Both of them knew everything about the business. Jiang Zhou thought for a moment and gestured with his fingers: “Thirteen taels.”

This price was a bit harsh. Jiao Yu shook his head fiercely: “Eighteen taels.”

Jiang Zhou: “Fourteen taels.”

Jiao Yu: “Seventeen taels.”

Jiang Zhou sighed: “Fifteen taels, plus an idea to make money.”

Jiao Yu thought for a moment and asked, “It depends on you. What kind of idea is that?”

Jiang Zhou told him about the messy and dusty scene he saw when he first came in, and then said: “Look, there are craftsmen working in front of your shop, sawing wood, wood shavings everywhere. When I first came in, I had nowhere to go. In addition, it seems that the wood has to go to the warehouse inside. The warehouse needs a key. This key is always in the hands of you and your son, right?”

Seeing that both of them nodded, Jiang Zhou said: “If you two are not here, the guests wouldn’t be able to see the wood.”

Jiao Heng nodded. There was indeed such a situation before. They were not in the shop, and the carpenter did not dare to open it.

They were good at making suggestions, but in the end, the customers became impatient and left, and they also missed a lot of business.

Jiang Zhou said: “If not, the carpentry work can be moved to the back, so that it looks cleaner and tidier. In addition, the empty shop in the front can be set up for wood preview.”

“What is wood preview?”

“Every one of you, when retrieving wood, most of the time it is the trunk. Naturally, we know that the texture and color of the branches are the same as the trunk. The so-called wood preview is to cut the trunk or branches into small pieces based on the structure. Come down and use it as a display to the guests.”

Jiang Zhou said clearly and the Jiao family listened very seriously.

“This way, customers don’t have to go to the warehouse to look at the wood, and it also prevents the wood from getting damp if the door is opened and closed too many times.”

Jiao Heng thought more: “The place where the wood is stored is dark. Every time we go in, we light a fire. Yes, if you are not careful one day and a spark falls on the ground, it may lead to big fire.”

He and Jiao Yu looked at each other. Their shop was full of wood, and a little spark could easily cause a disaster. Although there was a prepared waterproofing measure, it was better to be more cautious.

Jiao Yu thought about it for a moment, then clapped his hands and agreed: “Fifteen taels is fifteen taels.”

The two of them took paper and pen, signed the deed, and pressed their fingerprints. Jiang Zhou ordered furniture, beams, and other wood, and then there was the canopy bed.

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The Jiao family and his son are planning to go to the Yamen to get a notarization today.

The four of them had just left the door, but before they could get out of the shop, they saw two people dressed as government officials coming in with a loud voice, looking domineering.

“Call your shopkeepers out!”

Jiao Heng took one look and went out: “Hello, sir, what can I do for you?”

The two officers were holding knives in their hands, and one of them was leaning on the counter at the door.

He was holding a piece of dog tail grass in his mouth and said in a very arrogant tone: “Master Liu’s brother-in-law is going to build a new house. Take out your best wood for us to take a look.”

Jiang Zhou watched from the side.

The Master Liu, the newly appointed official, was the biggest official in their town, equivalent to the county magistrate. He was someone, a small merchant like them, could not afford to offend.

When the master’s brother-in-law was moved out, Jiao Heng could only apologize with a careful smile: “Excuse me, sir. May I ask what kind of wood the master wants?”

The man was a little impatient and spat: “Why do you ask so much? I already said I want the best. Do you understand the best? We’re not short of money, but I just need good wood. Use whatever you have for us brothers to take advantage of.”

Jiao Heng then smiled: “It just so happened that a batch of wood arrived two days ago, and the material is of good quality. I’ll take you to have a look.”

At this time, the silent man next to him spoke up, his tone a little impatient but well controlled: “Didn’t my uncle say that they had a batch of useless wood before? I will use the batch that Qiu family wants to use.”

He raised his head and pointed at Jiao Heng with his chin: “Is that batch of wood still there?”

Jiao Heng glanced at Jiang Zhou and said in an awkward tone: “Unfortunately, Young Master, you just came with the front leg and it was already gone just now. It was already sold.”

Before he said this, he glanced at Jiang Zhou. Such a small move was naturally discovered. The yamen servant who spoke before said: “Hey, did you buy it over there?”

Jiang Zhou smiled and said, “Yes.”

The yamen servant glared at him fiercely and said, “Hand it over to me if you know what’s good for you.”

He didn’t say buy it, only said hand it over, which was a bit intriguing.

Jiang Zhou rolled up his sleeves and said calmly: “There is no reason to give away the things I bought.”

The yamen servant suddenly became angry: “What the hell? Say it again?”

Jiang Zhou was not afraid in the face of danger: “What if I don’t let it go?”