OBS Chapter 951: Equal
Chapter 951: Equal
Chapter 951: Equal
"Defective products? These are all?"
Lu Zhi walked up to the pile of colored glass and asked in disbelief.
"Ah."
At first, Lu Zhi thought that these colored glazes were defective because of some defects during firing. However, after looking at them again and again, she did not find any defects.
"But these all look pretty good. Isn't it a shame to destroy them like this?"
Qin Hao took the colored glass from Lu Zhi's hand and took a look at it: "Here, the color of this cloud dragon pattern is wrong. It should be that the temperature of the colorant was not controlled well."
"It's just this little bit, it shouldn't have any impact, right?"
Facing Lü Zhi's question, Qin Hao asked seriously, "Who do you think are the buyers of these colored glazes?"
"Of course they are all rich and powerful people." Lu Zhi blurted out.
"That's right, these wealthy people have seen the world. They know what good things are and are willing to pay a high price for good things." Qin Hao paused and continued.
"But, things are valuable because they are rare. If all these defective products are circulated, anyone can use them. Will they still think that colored glaze is a rare thing?"
Lu Zhi's eyes widened: "Are you going to hoard goods for profit?"
"That's about it, but I prefer to call it hunger marketing."
"Hunger marketing?"
"Has Miss Lu ever seen refugees?"
"Of course I have seen it."
"So what do you think the refugees need most urgently?"
"food."
“Why is it edible?”
“Because they are hungry.”
Qin Hao smiled faintly: "The refugees are desperate for food because they are hungry, and they are willing to pay any price, even death."
"But those rich people have plenty of food and treasures. If you want them to willingly pay a large sum of money to buy my colored glass, you have to make them feel like refugees, wanting but not being able to get it. You have to make them feel 'hungry', and this kind of 'hunger' needs to be created through marketing means, so I call it 'hunger marketing'"
Lu Zhi was shocked when she heard this.
In front of Lu Zhi, Qin Hao threw the defective glass in his hand to the ground, breaking it into pieces.
"Miss Lu, are you interested in doing business with me?"
"Trade? Could it be that Master Qin wants to..."
Qin Hao nodded secretly. It was easier to talk to smart people.
"Yes, I plan to hand over the glass sales business to the Lu family. What do you think, Miss Lu?"
Lu Zhi was well aware of how lucrative the profits from selling colored glaze were. This was no longer just fat meat, but a goose that laid golden eggs.
"Why did Mr. Qin choose the Lu family?"
Lu Zhi forced herself to suppress her excitement. She knew that once the news that Qin Hao had made colored glaze spread, many people would want to cooperate with him. The Lu family was not a good choice. After all, the Cao family was enough to force the Lu family to almost abandon their home and move far away.
"First of all, Susu and I are going to get married soon, and we will be a family in the future. It's better to keep the wealth within the family. Secondly, the Lu family has a weak foundation, so it's safer for me."
"What do you think, Miss Lu?"
Lu Zhi knew that Qin Hao was reminding her not to have any bad intentions. For Qin Hao, the cooperation could be with the Lu family or the Cao family, but the Lu family could not do without Qin Hao.
However, what bothered Lu Zhi the most was that the person Qin Hao was going to marry was not her. It was not easy to find a good husband who was both talented and handsome, as well as smart and capable.
"This is a serious matter. I have to report it to my father before I can answer you."
"I believe Lu Gong will make the wisest choice."
"Can you take me to see the finished glass now?"
"of course."
Qin Hao brought Lu Zhi to the warehouse, and Lu Zhi was fascinated by the dazzling array of glassware on the shelves. On the one hand, these glasswares were exquisitely made and dazzling. On the other hand, Qin Hao added some elements that were more popular in later generations when designing the molds, making these glassware appear more lively.
I just wonder if this thing would cause a sensation in the archaeological community if it was taken into a tomb by some king, prince, or general and dug out.
This can be considered as a little bit of Qin Hao's bad taste.
Lu Zhi returned home in a daze. She felt that her soul was lost in the warehouse where the colored glass was stored.
"Pheasant, what's wrong with you?"
After much hesitation, Lu Zhi finally told Lu Gong that Qin Hao was going to cooperate with the Lu family. Between the person and the money, she finally chose the latter. She could find another husband later, but if she missed this opportunity, she would never have it again.
Moreover, she could clearly feel that her father and sister had already approved of this marriage, and Qin Hao had no interest in her. Her chances of winning were too low. A bird in the hand is worth a thousand in the bush. Besides, Qin Hao would become her brother-in-law, and the two of them would be able to meet each other regularly in the future. It was not impossible for her to win.
When Lu Gong heard that Qin Hao wanted to let him take over the glass sales business, he was so excited that he almost fainted on the spot. After a long while, he spoke to Lu Zhi.
"Quick, go to the backyard and ask Susu what dowry she still needs, and send someone to buy it immediately."
The rest of the things went smoothly. Qin Hao paid a local prestigious elder to propose marriage, and Lu Gong agreed readily.
Then comes the natural process of accepting the bride's proposal, asking for the bride's name, accepting the bride's promise, accepting the betrothal gift, asking for the date of marriage, and welcoming the bride.
Na Zheng means the man's betrothal gift. On that day, Lu Gong invited all the prominent families in Shanfu County.
When Qin Hao lifted the red cloth covering the half-human-high colored glass phoenix ornament, everyone in the room was shocked. The guests were all shocked at Qin Hao's "wealth" and at the same time privately asked Lu Gong where he bought such an exquisite colored glass vessel.
Following Qin Hao's instructions, Lu Gong showed an unfathomable smile and claimed that this colored glaze blue phoenix was not easy to make and it took more than a year just to carve it. The guests who came and went all said that it was not surprising that such a treasure was meticulously carved.
But when asked about the specific origin of the colored glaze, Lu Gong was very secretive and instead hinted that a batch of colored glaze ornaments would be exhibited in Lu Mansion at the end of the month for everyone to appreciate.
On the day of the wedding, Qin Hao rode a tall horse to the gate of Lu's mansion. Since Lu Gong had no sons, the job of blocking the door and making things difficult for the son-in-law naturally fell on Lu Zhi.
Naturally, Lu Zhi would not let go of this "good job" and prepared several questions that she thought were difficult, ready to give Qin Hao a little revenge.
However, what Lu Zhi did not expect was that the difficult questions she prepared were solved by Qin Hao in minutes.
Seeing this, the guests who came to join in the fun all praised Qin Hao for his extraordinary talent.
At this moment, Lu Zhi began to regret in her heart. Is it really possible for her to meet such a husband in the future?
"Don't be complacent. I still have one last question. If you answer it correctly, I'll let you in. If you answer it wrong, you can go back to where you came from."
The guests around all urged Qin Hao to accept the challenge, thinking that it was a great pleasure to watch the fun.
"Okay, tell me about it."
Lü Zhi put her hands behind her back, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes: "Now there are pheasants and rabbits in the same cage. There are 74 legs below and 30 heads above. How many pheasants and rabbits are there in the cage?"
The guests around were counting on their fingers until their fingers were almost knotted, but no one could figure it out. Some people complained that Lu Zhi's question was too difficult.
Lü Zhi said to Qin Hao proudly: "Well, if you can't figure it out, you won't be able to marry my sister today."
Qin Hao was amused and answered casually, "There are 23 pheasants and 7 rabbits in the cage."
The smile on Lu Zhi's face froze instantly, and she looked at Qin Hao in disbelief.
Qin Hao had already passed by her, pushed open the door of Lu Mansion and went to the back to pick up the bride.
A curious guest chased after Lu Zhi and asked, "Miss Lu, was his answer correct?"
However, Lu Zhi kept staring at Qin Hao's back in a daze.
Lu Su appeared in front of Qin Hao in a black and purple silk dress. Unlike her usual elegant attire, Lu Su put on heavy makeup today, but it still couldn't hide her simple and elegant temperament.
A ray of setting sun fell on Lu Su's delicate face. Maybe she was shy because of seeing Qin Hao, or because of the setting sun, but Lu Su's cheeks were flushed, making her look even more beautiful.
That’s right, weddings in the Qin Dynasty were generally held at dusk, also known as the wedding ceremony.
Qin Hao stepped forward and held her slender right hand, saying softly, "My lady is so beautiful today."
"Stop making trouble, so many people are watching us." Lu Su said in a low voice.
"What my husband said is true."
"My husband, you look very handsome today."
After saying that, Lu Su buried her head in her chest out of shame and dared not look at Qin Hao again.
After a series of wedding procedures, Qin Hao finally welcomed Lu Su home before dark.
When Lu Su got off the carriage, she found the house deserted and was very confused.
"Husband, why is the house so quiet?"
Qin Hao said seriously: "My house is too small, and I don't have any relatives, so I asked my servants to invite the guests to the Deyue Tower in the county for a drink."
Of course, Qin Hao would not tell Lu Su that he sent those people away because he did not want those irrelevant people to disturb his wedding night.
When Lu Su heard this, she felt like something was wrong, but she couldn't put it into words. She followed Qin Hao into the bridal chamber in a daze.
"Husband, turn off the lights."
When Lu Su saw Qin Hao starting to untie his belt, she remembered what the nanny at home had said to her before she got married, and her face suddenly turned red with shame.
Qin Hao understood what he meant. After blowing out the oil lamp, he quickly came to the bedside and held her in his arms before Lu Su could react.
Lu Su shuddered, closed her eyes, and murmured softly: "Husband, please have mercy on Su Su."
Qin Hao didn't answer, but leaned over and kissed her.
Silent all night.
It was noon and the servants in the yard had already started a new day's work. Lu Su woke up slowly. A pain reminded her of the absurdity of last night. She could not help but look at the culprit with anger, but found that Qin Hao had already woken up and was looking at her with admiring eyes.
Only then did Lu Su realize that she was not wearing any clothes, and she immediately got into bed in embarrassment.
Qin Hao hugged her from behind and was about to do some morning exercises. Lu Su was startled and leaned tenderly against Qin Hao's chest.
"Husband, please forgive me, I really can't do it anymore."
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Qin Hao had no choice but to give up, but he did not let her go.
Lu Su blushed and whispered, "Husband, we should get up."
"What are you getting up for?" Qin Hao asked back.
"Of course I have to offer tea to my parents-in-law," Lu Su blurted out, then she realized that she didn't seem to have any parents-in-law to serve, so she grabbed the quilt and smiled embarrassedly.
"But it's very late now, and we will be laughed at." Lu Su said softly.
Qin Hao gently tapped Lu Su's erect nose: "In this family, we have the final say. If anyone dares to laugh at you, tell your husband and he will spank him."
Lu Su seemed to have gotten used to Qin Hao's immorality and couldn't find any reason to refute him. In addition, she was really exhausted last night and fell asleep again without realizing it. She slept until the afternoon. Lu Su looked at the sun setting outside and no longer cared about Qin Hao's attempts to stop her. She changed her clothes, got up and started to put on her makeup.
Qin Hao hugged Lu Su from behind, held her hand holding the horn comb and said with a smile: "It's so late, who are you dressing up for?"
"Husband~~~"
There was no way out. Qin Hao was a soft-hearted person and would not take any tough measures. Who could resist such a delicate girl? Qin Hao could only help Lu Su to put on her makeup. At first, Lu Su thought that Qin Hao was making trouble in the name of makeup, but she did not expect that Qin Hao's makeup technique was extremely skillful, especially the eyebrows he drew, which looked much better than the ones she drew in front of the bronze mirror herself.
"How is it, my lady? Are you satisfied?"
Lu Su looked at Qin Hao suspiciously: "My husband is so skilled in dressing, do you often dress women?"
"Ahem." Qin Hao's hand holding the eyebrow pencil froze, and he pretended to be calm and explained: "I learned this specifically for my wife."
"Really?"
"Of course, I swear I have never done makeup for another woman in my life."
Lu Su stretched out her hand to cover Qin Hao's mouth and said angrily, "Husband, don't make random vows. It will ruin your luck."
"So you believe me?"
"Well, of course I believe in my husband."
Qin Hao secretly sighed that this decadent feudal society was simply too cool.
"Gulu~~~"
Lu Su blushed and covered her stomach, looking a bit funny as if she was trying to cover up something.
"Please wait a moment, my wife. I will prepare something delicious for you."
Qin Hao was about to leave after he finished speaking, but was stopped by Lu Su.
"My husband is being weird again. How can a husband cook for his wife? Besides, a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen."
Before Lu Su could finish her words, Qin Hao, with a stern face, gently tapped Lu Su's fair and delicate forehead.
"From now on in this family, I have the final say. If I say yes, then yes. Do you understand?"
Lu Su covered her forehead and thought carefully. Her father did tell her before she got married that she should listen to her husband after marriage.
Looking at Lu Su nodding her head cutely, Qin Hao left with satisfaction.
Not long after, Lu Su smelled a fragrance and followed the direction of the fragrance to the kitchen. She discovered that the kitchen here was a little different from the one at home. First of all, the stove was very large, occupying almost a quarter of the space in the kitchen, and there were two large iron pots on the stove.
Qin Hao was waving a spatula in front of a large iron pot to stir the food inside. Lu Su walked closer and found that it was actually mutton.
"My husband, what are you doing?"
“Cooking.”
"Can you fry vegetables?"
Qin Hao knew that cooking was only gradually popularized during the Song Dynasty, so he didn't explain it, but smiled at Lu Su and said, "You'll know when you eat it later."
Speaking of cooking, Qin Hao suddenly thought of a "five-star chef" who he didn't know where he was now.