Travel back to ancient times to be a beautician

"When I was chatting with some sisters in the capital, I talked about Mr., and Mr.'s paintings are superb, which can be said to be lifelike. Some sisters didn't believe it, so I took out the paintings."

Mrs. Liu sat on the chair, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, looking very relaxed. "To be honest, my sisters all grew up with me, and there are more or less daughters who are of the right age at home. When they saw the painting, they wanted to ask me to ask about it. Please, sir, draw one or two for them as well."

"Besides, those of them are also very greedy for Mr.'s foundation. But Mr. hasn't sold it in Shiwai Pavilion, so they want to ask me to buy some from Mr. Liu." Mrs. Liu is a distinguished guest of Sunan, and she often has some contacts.Not to mention helping her two daughters find a good marriage because of Sunan a few days in advance, seeing Sunan will be even more affectionate.

Sunan knew that Mrs. Liu, the official doctor, had a lot of friends on weekdays, most of whom were family members of high-ranking officials and nobles. At the beginning, she helped her paint with the idea of ​​free publicity.The price of foundation is already expensive, and the price is high. It refers to the snails imported from Persia and other places to create a signboard of scarce items, and then these ladies spread word of mouth and gradually spread it.

"This... You also know that this painting took a long time. The previous two paintings of yours took nearly half a month, which took a lot of energy. This is also the reason why Madam you often take care of Shiwai Pavilion. Not to mention The foundations are all done by myself, and I can't produce much in a month, so..." Sunan pretended to be a little embarrassed, and didn't agree immediately.

In fact, the painting didn't take much time, but he had to worry about inside and outside the Shiwai Pavilion, and the confidential technology of foundation was kept secret. The Zhou Dynasty was prosperous and prosperous, with a population of about 6000 to [-] million.This capital city is hundreds of miles wide, and it goes without saying that it has a population of one million.

Sunan felt that although there were not a million, there were at least 80 million. If a hundred people came to him for a portrait, it would take him half a year.

But this painting must be drawn, it depends on how to draw it.

Mrs. Liu heard that Sunan was hesitant, but she was a little anxious.She had made guarantees with those wives before, so there must be no problem, but now that she thinks about it carefully, there are more or less daughters in those families who are only his acquaintances. do not recognize.

Thinking about it, Sunan also agreed to other people to paint, so it must be so. If it was based on a painting every seven days, it would have taken more than half a month just by myself. If it adds up, it might take half a year.

Doesn't that mean I'm going to break my trust in others?Everyone has a sense of self-esteem, thinking about the gathering before, all the sisters begged bitterly, and their vanity has been greatly inflated, so what they said at the time must have been full.If he repents at this time, how can he hang around in the capital in the future?

Thinking of this, Mrs. Liu's face immediately revealed an anxious expression, she leaned her upper body forward, leaned against the edge of the table, and said anxiously: "Mr. Su, this... I have agreed with them, you You can't let me lose your trust."

"It's really not that Su shirks, but you also know that the previous paintings took a long time, and the expression and appearance need to be carefully considered. Even the background of your lady and the ten-mile long dike have been thought about by Su for a long time. It was just painted."

Sunan let out a long sigh, as if pretending to be very embarrassed.

In fact, the whole painting, taken in modern times, is just a well-made artistic photo.They also brought poses, PS photo editing, skin smoothing, and a top-notch photo, that is, in ancient times, which refreshed these people.

Mrs. Liu thought about it carefully, and these paintings were indeed carefully polished in order to set off the beauty of her daughter.The more I think about it now, the cheaper the ten taels of silver I gave.

If it was an ordinary painting from the former dynasty, it would have cost several hundred taels of silver. Mr. Su's Danqing works are so lifelike that they appear vivid on paper. In ten years' time, he must be a famous master of painting. It must be worth a lot!

Thinking of this, Mrs. Liu calmed down a little, and the anxious look on her face eased, and she said: "I know that Mr. has superb painting skills, but there are few paintings. Mister, why not ask for 50 taels of silver, only this Waiting for the price is worthy of the master's wonderful pen painting!"

Sunan:......

This Mrs. Liu is really...

How can you be so good at it! ! ! !

Sunan was overjoyed. He originally planned to increase the price to 20 taels, but now, it has increased by five times, far exceeding his expectations.

But with a troubled look on his face, he said: "How can Su pay such a high price? Not to mention Su, even your wives and sisters, I'm afraid they won't agree." Sunan frowned. Looking at it, it seems that she doesn't particularly agree with Mrs. Liu's proposal.

But his heart turned quickly, if he could get 50 taels for each painting, 500 taels for ten paintings, and 5000 taels for one hundred paintings.One card a day, he can earn 1 taels a year! !

But when I think about it, it's a little inappropriate. According to the lie I told before, I can draw up to four or five pictures a month, but even so, there are at least two or three hundred taels a month, which is a variable number.

"Sir, you are too worried. If it is public, I will tell you that you have always received this amount. Who dares to say anything?" Mrs. Liu was persuading her earnestly.

For Mrs. Liu, 50 taels may not be a big deal.I remember that my master took a fancy to an antique from the Jin Dynasty about hundreds of years ago, and spent more than 500 taels of silver. If 50 taels can be exchanged for a wishful husband for her daughter, I don't know how cost-effective it is, not to mention 50 taels, even 500 taels, she can do it, and I believe other wives can do the same.

"It's just that some wives want to ask for some paintings for their own sons." Mrs. Liu said.

Sunan's eyes lit up. He had been focusing on the young lady who was waiting for a date, but he ignored that blind dates do not distinguish between men and women. He pretended to decline a few times, but he agreed.

Seeing that Sunan agreed, Mrs. Liu was overjoyed, and she was relieved, and her tone was much more relaxed.The topic gradually turned to the previous foundation. "Sir, there are still leftovers of the previous foundation. I really like it very much. It's a pity that I bought less from Mr. Xiang last time."

Sunan was happy that Mrs. Liu introduced a lot of business to herself, and her attitude became even better.

"To be honest, ma'am, it's difficult to make this foundation. Su has very little stock, but he won't sell it in the store in the near future." At first, he thought that although the foundation was novel, its sales prospects were not clear. Now it seems that this market is far bigger than He imagined bigger, and he still needs to plan carefully.

Mrs. Liu's eyes were slightly disappointed. When Sunan saw it, he smiled slightly and said, "Although this foundation is rare, if Mrs. Liu needs it, Su will try to keep two copies for her."

Madam Liu nodded in satisfaction after hearing the words.

Sunan saw that Mrs. Liu's eyebrows still had a little color, presumably because she didn't ask for foundation in Sunan's hands, and she was a little disappointed.He was not in a hurry, and still with a faint smile, he opened a large wooden box that was placed by the table when he entered the door. The dazzling array of exquisite wooden boxes immediately caught the latter's attention, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

Confident in his heart, Sunan opened one of the items, pushed it to Mrs. Liu and said, "This is the ginseng frost that I will buy in the store in Shiwai Pavilion after a while. I specially saved some for my wife, but first Try it out if it works."

Sunan deliberately packed these things into small boxes, which looked simple and light in weight, and there were only a few in a box that were no more than the size of a knuckle.

These are equivalent to the small samples of later generations, the weight is not much, and they can be used four or five times at most. It can be regarded as a trial for customers. If they think it is easy to use, they can buy a large box in Shiwaige store.

This is his first creation in the capital city, but not all products have this kind of treatment, some cheap powder makeup products, there are no such products, and they have to be paid ten taels of silver to keep these products for trial use Pack.

Even if the family is big and the business is big, it is inevitable to be greedy for these small cheap things.Firstly, it is a promotion for their new product, if it is easy to use, they will definitely buy it.Secondly, customers must always know that Shiwai Pavilion has always taken them seriously, and it is something worth showing off for them to experience these new gadgets before others.

Sure enough, Mrs. Liu's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to ask the old slave next to her to open it, and put a little on her hand first, Sunan stopped him quickly, and said, "Madam, no, I added ginseng and other things to this ginseng cream, so I need to stick it on." It is used on the face and wiped frequently, it can gradually fade away the fine lines around the eyes and restore youthfulness."

When Madam Liu heard this, she immediately burst into laughter from ear to ear.No matter in which era, anti-aging products are the most expensive.

Sunan gave Mrs. Liu the other two samples one by one. "This is the most expensive type of bath bean in my store, named Bai Yufang. It is a new type of bath bean powder I made, with more than 20 ingredients added. When I experimented before, it was rough Man, my face is smooth and tender after using it."

"There is also this almond hair oil. After washing the hair, apply a little on the hair and massage gently, it can make the hair bright and shiny, and it can also make the hair soft."

When Mrs. Liu learned that these were given to her by Sunan for free, the smile on her face deepened a bit. "Hey, how can there be a gentleman who does business like this, and always sends something to my house, so how can the husband make a profit?"

Hehe, Sunan is well aware of the fact that he can't bear to let the child not be caught by the wolf.So with a kind smile on his face, he said sincerely: "Madam has to buy hundreds of taels of cosmetics in Shiwai Pavilion for half a year. She can be called a distinguished guest of Shiwai Pavilion. Whenever there are any new cosmetics, I will definitely buy them for you." Madam left a copy."

No, although Sunan hasn't brought anything today, Madam Liu has already placed an order, and only said that when the things come out, they will be delivered directly to the house.

Before leaving, he still couldn't forget Sunan's foundation: "Sir, do you remember, I ordered those three sets of foundation. If you wait for something to come out, you must send one to me first."

"Definitely." Sunan smiled, standing outside the gate of Liu's mansion, his face was handsome and his figure was tall and thin in a blue shirt, he clapped his hands and agreed.He found the carriage at the corner not far away, and Shochiku was sitting in the carriage waiting for him.

Seeing Sunan's distant figure approaching, Shochiku, who was wearing a blue shirt, immediately jumped down and looked at his husband with piercing eyes. Seeing him approaching, he immediately asked, "Mr. is back? Mrs. Liu is looking for you What's the matter?"

"Huhuha, we've negotiated a business deal, and the Liu family's wife will come over to invite someone in two days. I have to go out then."

Sunan made an appointment with Mrs. Liu, and after another three or two days, when the appointment was made, Sunan was invited to paint. "By the way, Mrs. Liu has to buy two new sets of products, including the foundation, the total value is more than one hundred taels. When you go back, get the things ready, and they will be delivered to the house in a few days."

When Songzhu heard this, his eyes almost popped out. "Didn't the Liu Mansion just order nearly a hundred taels of cosmetics a while ago? Why did they order so many more today?"

"Hey." Sunan smiled like a fox, "You never know how many cosmetics a woman should have in front of her dressing table."

Songzhu was driving the carriage while muttering, while Sunan sat beside the carriage, raised the floral curtain at the door of the carriage, and chatted with Songzhu without saying a word.

"Sir, you said that your cosmetics are so expensive, where can you buy them when the time comes?" Songzhu had a bitter face, but still didn't understand why someone would spend hundreds of taels of silver to buy such things.

Sunan tapped Songzhu's head, looked at the latter's bitter face, and said with a bit of resentment: "You child, why have you been with me for so long, and still can't turn around?"

The author has something to say: Sunan: I'm still worried, how can I find an excuse to raise the price, and it really works.