Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

But it's okay!

Gu Mingyue frantically tried to reassure herself: as long as people held onto the goods and wouldn't sell them, she wouldn't make any money...

However, before she could even sort out her self-comforting logic, Master Lu gleefully continued to deliver another blow.

"Master, please don't be so happy yet! Manager Yan suggested the other day that if we want to sell this new product at a good price, we need to test the acceptance level among the nobles beforehand."

"So we secretly distributed them to the station managers of logistics stations in various places, so that they could take them to the upper-class circles to taste."

"And wow! The response was far better than expected; it practically set the entire noble circle of the Great Yong Dynasty ablaze!"

"Rich people from all over the country are now rushing to our logistics stations to pay deposits, ready to snap up the first batch of Da Hong Pao tea!"

Gu Mingyue's vision went black.

She was too hasty!

She shouldn't have let Shi Buji go back to manage the barren mountain when she transferred Yan Xiaoliu to the logistics division!

I thought that person was too busy managing both sides, but who knew that his adventurous spirit would suddenly kick in again!

Shi Buji was born with a keen eye for discovering new things!

From now on, let's not call him "Shi Buji" anymore, let's call him "Shi Wanwuweisheyao" instead!

"The employer?"

Master Lu noticed that his master was staring intently at the roof beam, his brows furrowed and he remained silent.

Thinking she was contemplating some profound business strategy, I could only cautiously ask her again.

"You see, this Da Hong Pao tea is currently very popular. What would be a suitable price per tael?"

"No rush."

Gu Mingyue took a deep breath, forcing herself to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.

"The quality of this oolong tea is actually quite particular. We can't just rush to sell it for money because others are urging us to."

She started spouting nonsense, trying to find ways to delay getting rich quick.

"Since our Pujitang has always adhered to the principle of producing only the finest products, the fermentation process for this Da Hong Pao tea must be perfected to the extreme! A one-month fermentation period is simply not enough!"

"Immediately send a message to Shi Buji, telling him not to sell a single ounce of the freshly made oolong tea! Store it all away as 'stockpiling'!"

As long as the money is stuck in the warehouse, it can't be converted into cash; we can worry about next year's problems later.

Lu Qinghe and Yan Xiaoliu exchanged a glance, their eyes shining, their faces filled with profound admiration.

Yan Xiaoliu cupped his hands and said, "Master, you even understand the highly confidential fermentation process and sales methods of oolong tea?!"

"The old tea farmer did say when he taught us that if oolong tea can be aged for half a year, its flavor will be more mellow and the price will be higher."

Gu Mingyue: "..."

Lu Qinghe stood up, solemnly cupped his hands in a fist salute, and spoke with a tone full of awe at being awakened.

"The 'aging' process not only makes the tea taste more mellow, but it also whets the appetites of those discerning customers to the highest level!"

"If we don't sell now, the price will definitely increase more than fivefold once it's released next year!"

"I admire your move, Master! I'll make the arrangements right away."

"..."

Gu Mingyue's lips twitched stiffly twice.

"Okay, go do it."

Exhausted, she waved her hand, not wanting to dwell on the topic any longer.

With a deep sigh, Gu Mingyue resignedly picked up the second ledger and began to look through it.

Those are the financial records of the Peach Blossom Spring business unit.

In order to suppress the profits of this money-making machine, she deliberately transferred Wen Yanzhi, who had the most skillful methods, away from the front line.

Without a leader, this Peach Blossom Spring must be on its way down, right?

However, upon turning two pages, a line of glaring ink marks immediately caught the eye.

[Peach Blossom Spring Business Division, total revenue for the past three months: 2.3 million taels.]

Gu Mingyue: "..."

I almost couldn't catch my breath after just catching my breath; everything went black again and again.

no! !

What's going on?!

She had already forcibly transferred Wen Yanzhi to the wholesale market, so how could Peach Blossom Spring still sprout golden leaves and generate so much profit?!

She frowned in confusion and looked at Wen Yanzhi sitting below.

"Manager Wen, you weren't even there, so why is Peach Blossom Spring experiencing such a surge in sales?"

When Wen Yanzhi saw his employer call his name, he stood up unhurriedly, still maintaining his gentle and refined, calm and composed scholarly demeanor.

He dusted off his sleeves, smiled slightly, and cupped his hands in a gesture of complete control.

"Back to my employer, all of this is thanks to the 'Work Instructions' you set up back then."

"Today, Peach Blossom Spring's operating model has become unique. Even if subordinates are not on-site to supervise, the management team will still carry out daily management in strict accordance with the 'Work Instructions' you set."

A hint of a smile flashed in Wen Yanzhi's eyes.

"Besides, a mysterious poet named 'Li Xiaobai' once appeared out of nowhere in our Peach Blossom Spring!"

As Wen Yanzhi spoke, a hint of scholarly fervor appeared on his face.

"Ever since Li Xiaobai (Young Master Gu) left behind several timeless masterpieces and disappeared into obscurity, the entire Peach Blossom Spring has become a sacred place in the hearts of scholars and poets of the Great Yong Dynasty!"

"People gather here day and night to admire the calligraphy left by the poet Li Bai."

"Peach Blossom Spring provided them with a platform to showcase their work and helped them auction off famous paintings and calligraphy, which received an unprecedentedly enthusiastic response."

"As the venue provider, Pujitang takes a high commission on every transaction. These small commissions add up and eventually explode."

Upon hearing the name "Li Xiaobai," Gu Mingyue fell completely silent.

Her brother had casually memorized a few poems for a mission, and now the boomerang had hit him instead!

Gu Mingyue leaned back in her chair, utterly dejected.

"It's too hot. I need to look at some projects that don't make money to cool down."

The people inside the room looked at each other in bewilderment.

The boss is truly a humble and modest person!

They are not proud of their achievements, but only want to see examples that are not so successful.

Master Lu quickly stepped forward, flipped through the account books, and handed one out.

"Master, please take a look at this one."

Gu Mingyue glanced at the cover of the ledger.

"Highway Business Division?"

Master Lu cleared his throat, his expression showing some difficulty.

"Highway Business Division. The three newly constructed sections of road have already started charging tolls, but the initial investment was too large, and it is currently still operating at a loss. The net loss is about 80,000 taels per month."

Upon hearing the word "loss," Gu Mingyue's previously heavy brows suddenly relaxed.

She leaned back in her chair, picked up her teacup, and took a sip.

"How much did you lose?"

Master Lu flipped through the small notebook in his hand.

"As of this month, the cumulative loss is 240,000 taels."

Gu Mingyue's lips curled up slightly.

"it is good."

Master Lu: "...Okay?"

"Increase investment."

Gu Mingyue suddenly sat up straight, her eyes regaining their sparkle. She tapped the ledger twice with her fingertips.

"Eight new routes have been opened. From Kyoto southward to Yuezhou, Tongzhou, and Lingzhou, and from Kyoto northward to Jizhou, the entire line is now open."

Master Lu's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"Master, how much silver will that cost?"

"What is money?! As long as the roads can be connected for all the people in the world, the path to wealth can be opened."

Gu Mingyue spoke with great enthusiasm and passion.

"Remember, keep a long-term perspective; there's no upper limit to the budget for road and bridge construction."

"But what about manpower..."

Master Lu was somewhat troubled.

Gu Mingyue pondered for a moment.

"We recruit strong laborers from all over the country. Mountain bandits, river bandits, pirates—anyone who reforms and turns to good can join the Puji Hall. Their identities will be changed so the government won't investigate!"

The room fell silent for a moment.

The people inside looked at each other, all thinking they had misheard.

Changing one's identity without being investigated by the authorities?!

What's the difference between this and a general amnesty?!

When did their Pujitang temple acquire such great authority?!

Knowing everyone's worries, Gu Mingyue took out a document from her sleeve and slammed it on the table.

"Keep this document safe from now on, and show it to the authorities when they come asking!"

Master Lu stepped forward and opened the document.

A bright red mark of an imperial jade seal came into view.

It was an imperial decree granted to Pujitang: "All registered employees of Pujitang may have their backgrounds investigated without question, their past conduct will not be pursued, and they may be added to the new household register."