How did I become an old artist?

Chapter 129 Xiangdao Cultural Enterprise, Zhao Chen's Visit!

In the live broadcast, Zhao Chen concentrated on making spices.

The first step is repairing, using the methods of picking, picking, kneading, scraping, sieving, cutting, pounding and grinding the fragrant materials to remove the magazines.

Then add auxiliary materials in distilled water and steam, put incense in porcelain and then steam in a cage. After half an hour of boiling, the white floats on the top and the black sinks below.

The two are handled separately.

After that, there are steps such as frying, broiling, and water flying.

Zhao Chen did not mention many details and ingredients, and also omitted several key steps.

However, he explained clearly the general process of making incense.

In this way, it took Zhao Chen a full three days to complete the making of the concubine's incense.

He took out a delicate wooden bowl and put all the incense powder in it.

The imperial concubine is fragrant.

In the Song Dynasty, it was a spice that only royal concubines could use.

Moreover, there were relatively few premium raw materials in the Southern Song Dynasty, so Zhao Chen only smelled it a few times.

Now, this kind of incense is finally produced by him.

Guifei Hexiang is far more than just a simple fragrance.

In addition to fragrance, it can also mobilize human body functions and improve people's excitement and endurance.

Simply put, it has a certain effect of promoting youth.

Moreover, it does not consume human energy at all, so it is a beneficial tonic.

This is where it's truly precious.

The ultimate noble concubine incense, only the emperor's concubines are eligible to enjoy it.

Li Longji was obsessed with Yang Yuhuan, and this spice also played a big role.

Therefore, this incense prescription is worth tens of millions, which is completely worthy of its value.

"It's finally finished, and this is the final product."

Zhao Chen presented the incense powder in front of everyone, and then spoke.

The footage of the drone was played, and netizens saw the powder in the jar, and they all commented:

[Finally finished it? 】

【How much are these incense ash worth? 】

[Conservatively estimate a few thousand yuan! 】

[However, it is more expensive than the original agarwood, it should be tens of thousands. 】

[There are too few bosses who know fragrance. 】

Zhao Chen didn't say much about the value of the imperial concubine's incense, but just watching the video, everyone couldn't tell how much these incense powders were worth.

But these cocoons are of great use to him.

"Try to make the video tonight, and play with my little ones tomorrow, and then I may be busy with other things, and it will take about a week."

At this time, Zhao Chen said to the netizens.

Hearing his words, everyone was immediately a little depressed, after all, people liked his live broadcast very much.

Zhao Chen didn't say any more, and then downloaded and made a new video.

Two days later, Zhao Chen came to Guangdong again.

The last time he bought spices here, he learned about the situation of several incense-making families in advance.

In Guangdong and Guangxi, the culture of incense and Taoism is very developed.

Different incense and Taoist families focus on different fields, some are in the local perfume and beauty product industry in China, some are making sandalwood for burning incense and worshiping Buddha in temples, and some are making incense for bathing.

Zhao Chen has already selected the incense making family he wants to contact - Guangxiangmen.

Guangxiangmen has many industries, and a large part of the spice industry in Guangdong is related to this company.

According to Zhao Chen's understanding, Guangxiangmen is a time-honored brand that has been in business for a hundred years. With the help of an ancient recipe, Hexiang, it has survived the war to this day.

Because they have deep contact with the upper class people inside and provide them with top spices.

With this foundation, Guangxiangmen's business will not be interrupted.

All connections and resources are available.

There are some top people in Huaxia, and the quality of life they pursue is very demanding.

Many of their diets and cosmetics are specially customized.

For example, a celebrity said that the big stars in the circle basically order milk powder from a milk powder company, which only serves them, and the price is very high.

There is also a female star who broke the news that her facial masks are all airlifted from abroad, and one sheet costs tens of thousands.

China's ancient French incense is also among the ranks of luxury goods.

Hexiang not only cultivates the body and nourishes the nature, but also nourishes yin and nourishes yang.

From ancient times to the present, the real best tonic has been of great value.

In the past, the protection of wild animals was not perfect, and many tigers were hunted and killed.Some people think that hunters kill tigers for their skins. In fact, tigers have one thing that is more valuable than their skins.

Zhao Chen knew that as long as the Guangxiang Sect could recognize the efficacy of the imperial concubine Hexiang, then he would not worry at all that the incense would not be sold.

In addition, Zhao Chen also depends on the sincerity of the other party. If the price is enough, including a certain percentage of share, the incense of the imperial concubine Hexiang can be sold to them.

Anyway, Zhao Chen still has four unique recipes of the Southern Song Dynasty royal family's combined incense, and selling a kind of combined incense specially prepared for women will not affect anything.

This morning, the weather is a bit cloudy.

One autumn rain and one cool, slowly, the temperature keeps dropping.

The headquarters of Guangxiangmen is located in the third ring road of Gwangju City, not far from the villa area of ​​the rich. The location is unique and very quiet.

The design of the headquarters is an antique mansion with a somewhat retro style. There is a big plaque in front of the door with the words "Guangxiangmen".

Generally, when newcomers passing by see this ancient house, there is a high probability that they do not know that it is a store.

Because there is no such thing in business, so that customers can't even see what they are selling.

However, this kind of luxury business is like this. If there is no shortage of customers, the boss will never sell anything.

The top-level spices and light ingredients are the best, and the supply is in short supply. Guests have to make reservations in advance, so there is no need to open the door to do business.

Zhao Chen was wearing casual clothes, a sports coat, and a peaked cap, and walked into the store with a small bag.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhao Chen smelled a unique fragrance.

The environment inside is very beautiful. When you enter the door, you will see a standing screen with several tall vases on both sides. The decoration is all made of wood, which looks quiet and elegant.

Hearing someone coming in, a middle-aged man in his 50s or [-]s came out. After seeing Zhao Chen, he asked kindly:
"Hello, what's the matter with you?"

Hearing what this man said, Zhao Chen found it very interesting.

Of course, the customer enters the store to buy something, but the merchant actually asks the customer why he came.

The middle-aged man's name is Zhou He. Generally speaking, he knows all the customers who enter the store. Seeing that Zhao Chen is so young, he guesses that Zhao Chen may have gone by the wrong way.

"Boss, of course I came here to look good."

Zhao Chen replied generously.

"Please come inside, I'm to blame for this matter. Looking at your face, I think you've gone the wrong way." Zhou He smiled kindly, and then led Zhao Chen inside.

Zhao Chen followed him, unrestrained and generous, like a regular customer.

His appearance made Zhou He feel a little more serious.Zhou He has dealt with rich people all the year round, and the demeanor and temperament of these people have a unique calmness.

Zhao Chen also has this temperament.

Zhao Chen's negotiating skills are very high, he won't say "Boss, I have a copy of Tang Dynasty's ancient Hexiang Guifei Hexiang, which is for Yang Yuhuan's use."

If this is the case, I am afraid that he will be kicked out as soon as he enters the store.

The two entered a quiet waiting room, and a young waiter poured tea for them.

"What's your name, sir?" Zhou He asked with a smile.

"Zhao Chen." Zhao Chen replied directly.

"If you want to buy some spices, we have sandalwood and dipterocarp here, and the quality is very good."

"When you come to the Guangxiangmen, you must want to buy the incense. I heard that the incense is mainly made of sandalwood, so I want to buy some. The price is good."

Hearing Zhao Chen's words, Zhou He glanced at him suspiciously.

"Mr. Zhao, the production of Guanghexiang is too low. The queue for reservations is already in June next year. Now we have no stock at all. I'm really sorry." Zhou He said apologetically.

"Then what other high-grade incense is there, mainly agarwood and sandalwood, I can take a look."

"Mr. Zhao, what do you think of the incense in the room? Are you interested?" Zhou He smiled.

Hearing Zhou He's words, Zhao Chen glanced at him with a calm expression,

"Boss, the incense in the living room is the most inferior type of sandalwood. It's not even considered sandalwood. It's just some leftovers from the processing of sandalwood."

"There are also spices that come in the door, which are obviously just ordinary industrial spices, and they don't even have the taste of herbal spices."

"I thought Guangxiangmen's Hexiang was so exquisite, but now it seems that they are all shoddy products."

"Can this kind of Hexiang really be put on the table?"

Zhou He was stunned by Zhao Chen's words.

In the culture of incense and Taoism, there are great masters of incense tasting, who can infer what raw materials are used for incense by smelling the smell.

This kind of incense master is extremely rare, but as long as he has such ability after the assessment, he will become a guest in the incense industry.

Zhou He didn't expect that Zhao Chen would have such a strong background in the Dao of Fragrance at such a young age.

"Mr. Zhao, blame me, I'll get some incense for you right now." Zhou He put away his contempt, and immediately went to the back to get two wooden boxes out.

These two kinds of fragrances are all high-quality natural fragrances.

Each one is worth more than ten thousand yuan.

Next, Zhou He took out the incense burner, put a little spice on it, and lit it.

This step is called fragrance testing.

Zhao Chen smelled the smell of spices in the air, and said, "It's the smell of ambergris, light."

"It's just that there are obviously few materials and too many accessories, which destroys the original beauty."

Seeing that Zhao Chen was so knowledgeable, Zhou He replied with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, the value of ambergris is too expensive. If you use a large piece, there will be no market for the price. After all, we are doing business with customers."

Then, when the scent dissipated, Zhou He lit a second spice.

Zhao Chen smelled it, and a look of surprise appeared in his expression, "It's not the ingredients of the four famous incenses, but the taste is very good, it should be refined from the oil of some kind of woody plant."

"This kind of fragrance is not bad, but after all, it is not one of the four famous fragrances, and the taste experience is a little bit worse."

The more Zhou He listened, the more surprised he became.

Just Zhao Chen's few words, no one with more than a few years of experience in tasting incense can't say it.

The culture of incense and Taoism can be regarded as a small traditional culture, and those who play incense and Taoism are big collectors.

Zhou He couldn't help but start to guess, who is Zhao Chen, and why did he come here?
(End of this chapter)