Chapter 126: 126 The First Pot of Gold

“I can only guarantee that the formula will not be divulged from my end, but I can’t ensure that I will be the only one in the world who can make soap. If someone else figures out the formula on their own, then there’s nothing I can do about it,” Ye Jiu said.

“That’s not a problem, as long as it’s not leaked from you,” Liu Yunqing said.

Liu Yunqing was a very cautious person, so after reaching an agreement with Ye Jiu, they also signed a contract.

The contract clearly stated that Huarong Pavilion would purchase all the soap produced at the price of two hundred wen per piece. If there was any interruption, they would compensate Ye Jiu with a thousand taels of silver.

However, if the formula for the soap was leaked from Ye Jiu and it impacted Huarong Pavilion’s business, then a compensation of a thousand taels of silver to Huarong Pavilion was required.

The contract was valid for five years, and after five years, if Huarong Pavilion still wished to continue purchasing soap, Ye Jiu’s side must also supply them first.

Ye Jiu thought about it and realized that the contract was quite beneficial to him.

Moreover, the formula was in his own mind; even Ye Gaosheng didn’t know the exact formula, let alone others. However, Huarong Pavilion had to purchase all the soap he produced within five years, regardless of whether they could sell it or not.

This time, Ye Jiu brought a total of fifty pieces of soap with him. Cash was paid on delivery, and he received a total of ten taels of silver, along with an order for a thousand pieces. It was indeed a rich harvest.

After Ye Jiu and Ye Gaosheng left, Shopkeeper Mo asked Liu Yunqing, “Owner, although this soap is useful, it’s a new product. It’s uncertain whether the nobility will accept it. Signing a five-year contract all at once, isn’t it a bit too risky?”

Liu Yunqing, still studying a piece of soap in his hand, asked indifferently, “Shopkeeper Mo, this soap’s efficacy is no less than that of Bathing Beans–perhaps even better. The only drawback is that its scent is slightly inferior.

“But even if soap sales don’t do well in the future, a thousand taels of silver as a penalty for breaking the contract is just a drop in the bucket for our Huarong Pavilion. However, if this product is accepted by people, we will earn not just money from Huarong Pavilion but also reputation and the next opportunity to compete with the Rong Family for the title of Imperial Merchant!”

“Yes, it was my short-sightedness,” Shopkeeper Mo said, then asked, “Then…do you have any plans for these soaps, owner?”

“I will be heading back to the capital city in two days. I’ll take the soaps with me then. Also, when the siblings deliver the next batch, you should directly transport it to the capital city. I will have arrangements made by then,” Liu Yunqing instructed.

“Understood.” Shopkeeper Mo bowed.

…

Upon leaving Huarong Pavilion, Ye Gaosheng asked Ye Jiu in disbelief, “Little sister, am I dreaming? We’ve only worked for a few days, and we’ve already earned ten taels of silver!”

Ye Gaosheng never knew that silver could come so easily, with such little effort.

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