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On the bustling and busy commercial street in the capital, the "Jinxiuxuan" silk shop is like a dazzling pearl, emitting charming brilliance. Chen Jia has worked hard in this business world. Now, with the help of Chen Jue's wisdom, he is planning a deep cooperation with the wives and daughters of officials to push the business of "Jinxiuxuan" to a more prosperous peak.

On this day, the sun shines through the carved window lattices and sprinkles into the inner room of "Jinxiuxuan", forming patches of light and shadow. Chen Jia is wearing a light pink brocade dress with delicate crabapple flower patterns embroidered on the skirt. The neckline and cuffs are inlaid with delicate lace, which makes her look more gentle and moving. She has a mutton-fat jade hairpin in her hair, which is simple but elegant. Chen Jue is wearing a moon-white long gown with fluttering sleeves and a light blue ribbon tied around his waist. His sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes reveal wisdom and calmness.

Chen Jia sipped her tea, frowned slightly, and said to Chen Jue, "Xiao Jue, you see, although the business of Jinxiuxuan is booming now, if we want to gain a foothold in the capital's business world for a long time and move to a higher level, we still need to find some more stable and powerful help. Those wives and daughters of officials are not only of noble status, but also have extensive connections in the capital. If we can reach a cooperation with them, we will be able to open up a broader world for the shop. But this cooperation is of great importance, and I still have some doubts in my heart about many details. Do you have any good ideas?"

Chen Jue put down the teacup in his hand, his eyes firm and deep, and slowly said: "Sister, you are right. Cooperating with the government is both an opportunity and a challenge. I think we can first make a profit-sharing agreement with them, so that they can actually participate in the operation of the shop and fully mobilize their enthusiasm. As for the proportion and method of profit-sharing, we need to consider it carefully, so that they can make a profit without damaging our own interests and the long-term development of the shop."

Chen Jia nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Xiao Jue, your idea is good. But the matter of splitting the accounts needs to be considered carefully, and we need to find a reliable person to draw up a strict contract to avoid disputes in the future."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "Sister, Yang Xia is thoughtful and responsible. She is also very familiar with the silk business. It is most appropriate for her to draft the contract."

Chen Jia was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Xiao Jue, you are right. I actually forgot about Yang Xia. I trust her ability, and I feel relieved to leave this matter to her."

Chen Jia immediately sent someone to invite Yang Xia. Not long after, Yang Xia hurried over. She was wearing a light blue cloth skirt with a few white cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, fresh and elegant. Her hair was neatly tied behind her head, with a few strands of hair falling on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of agility.

"Chen Jia, Chen Jue, is there something important that you want to talk to me about?" Yang Xia asked.

Chen Jia smiled and stood up, holding Yang Xia's hand and said, "Yang Xia, we are discussing cooperation with the wives and daughters of the officials. We want to set up a profit-sharing agreement and would like to ask you to help draft a contract. You know the business of this shop very well and you are cautious. This contract belongs to you."

Yang Xia frowned slightly and said with some concern: "Chen Jia, although I know a little about writing, this is a contract for cooperation with the government, which is of great importance. I am afraid that my ability is limited. What if there is any mistake..."

Chen Jue smiled and consoled her, "Miss Yang, you don't have to be so modest. We believe in your ability. You just need to clearly write down the details of the cooperation we have discussed, such as the profit sharing ratio, the rights and obligations of each party, etc. in the contract. If there is anything you are not sure about, we can discuss it together."

Yang Xia felt relieved after hearing what Chen Jue said. She nodded and said, "If that's the case, I'll try my best. But do you have any idea about the profit sharing ratio?"

Chen Jia looked at Yang Xia and said, "Yang Xia, our initial idea is to determine the profit-sharing ratio based on the resources invested and risks assumed by each party in the cooperation. Some of the wives and daughters of officials will invest money, while others will use their own connections to attract customers and promote the shop. We will be responsible for the daily operation of the shop, the supply of goods, and the control of craftsmanship. I think we can roughly plan for us to take 60% and they to take 40%. What do you think?"

Yang Xia pondered for a moment and said, "Chen Jia, this ratio seems reasonable, but we still need to consider the differences in resources provided by different officials. Some officials may bring in a large number of customers, while others may provide more financial support. Can we further subdivide it, for example, according to the number and quality of customers, the amount of funds and other factors, to establish a floating profit-sharing mechanism? This will not only reflect fairness, but also encourage them to contribute more actively to the shop."

Chen Jue's eyes flashed with admiration: "Miss Yang, your idea is very good. This way, the cooperation will be more flexible and motivating."

Chen Jia also nodded repeatedly: "Yang Xia, you are indeed thoughtful. Let's set up a floating profit-sharing mechanism as you said. Then the rights and obligations of each party must be clearly stated in the contract. On our side, we need to ensure the quality of the goods and the timeliness of supply, continuously launch new products, and maintain the reputation of the shop. The officials must follow the agreement and actively promote the shop, and must not do anything that damages the image of the shop."

As Yang Xia listened, she silently thought about the terms of the contract in her mind and said, "Chen Jia, Chen Jue, I understand. I will write down these details in the contract. Also, we need to determine the term of the contract. Is it a short-term or long-term cooperation?"

Chen Jue said: "I think this cooperation should be long-term. In this way, both parties can have enough time and energy to invest and jointly build the brand of 'Jinxiuxuan'. However, the contract must also state that if one party violates the agreement during the cooperation period, the other party has the right to terminate the contract and pursue the corresponding responsibilities."

Chen Jia said, "Xiao Jue is right. Only long-term cooperation can show our sincerity and determination. Yang Xia, you must write all this clearly in the contract."

Yang Xia nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will. But after the contract is drafted, it still needs to be discussed with the wives of the officials. If they have any objections, it will have to be further revised."

Chen Jia said, "Of course. We will first draft a perfect contract and then invite them to discuss it. I believe that as long as our proposal is reasonable and sincere enough, they will approve it."

In the next few days, Yang Xia stayed indoors and carefully drafted the contract. She consulted a large number of books and materials, referred to many examples of commercial contracts, and considered every clause of the contract word by word in combination with the actual situation and cooperation needs of "Jinxiuxuan".

Finally, a detailed and rigorous draft contract was completed. Chen Jia and Chen Jue carefully reviewed the contract and occasionally put forward some revision suggestions.

"Yang Xia, can this standard on product quality inspection be further refined to avoid ambiguity in the future?" Chen Jia said.

Yang Xia nodded and said, "Chen Jia, you are right. I will modify it right away."

Chen Jue also said: "Regarding the part about liability for breach of contract, can the punishment be increased appropriately to play a stronger restraining role?"

Yang Xia thought for a moment and said, "Chen Jue, I think if the punishment is too severe, it may make the wives of officials worried. However, I can adjust it to make it more reasonable."

After repeated revisions and improvements, the contract was finally finalized. Chen Jia looked at the contract in her hand, her heart full of emotion: "This contract is related to the future development and fate of 'Jinxiu Xuan'. I hope that the cooperation with the government can be successfully achieved, so that 'Jinxiu Xuan' can reach a higher level."

Chen Jue said: "Sister, as long as we work together and uphold integrity and fairness, this cooperation will surely succeed."

Afterwards, Chen Jia began to invite the wives and daughters of officials to discuss cooperation. She personally wrote the invitations, with sincere and humble words, and sent them to the residences of the officials.