The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme

Chapter 613: Chapter 600: Cannot Compare

There was the Moon Incense before, and now there’s the Pear Incense. Judging from the composition of this recipe, it is bound to be another high-quality incense blend.

The Cheng family’s business in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region was indeed ambitious but always hesitant to expand. With the advent of the Moon Incense, it paved the way for the Cheng’s to establish a foothold in this region, and as the sales of the Moon Incense kept growing, the scope of Cheng’s business was also gradually widening.

However, relying solely on the Moon Incense was not adequate for Cheng’s. Originally, Cheng Ruize was discussing with his family about their next steps when Zhuang Qingning delivered the Pear Incense recipe, which was like delivering much-needed coal on a snowy day.

Therefore, when Zhuang Qingning took the initiative to seek him out to negotiate the Pear Incense recipe, Cheng Ruize was elated and even somewhat excited.

The arrangement for the Pear Incense was similar to the previous Moon Incense. The recipe was to be produced, stored, and sold by Cheng’s, while Zhuang Qingning only provided the recipe and enjoyed a certain proportion of the profits.

Given their previous successful collaboration on the Moon Incense, this time the negotiation between Zhuang Qingning and Cheng Ruize was very pleasant, and they quickly signed an agreement and documented the formula for the Pear Incense.

With the agreement concluded, Zhuang Qingning did not linger any longer and went to find Zhuang Yutian and visit the fabric workshop.

Cheng Ruize accompanied Zhuang Qingning for a while, until she insisted on going alone, after which he returned to instruct his staff to start producing the Pear Incense.

“This Manager Zhuang is quite interesting,” Fang Hou chuckled, “She has so many recipes in her hands but doesn’t manufacture them herself. Instead, she allows us to do so.”

“If it’s our Cheng family, this would be greatly beneficial. But for her, Manager Zhuang, it seems like she’s simply giving money to others for nothing. If I were Manager Zhuang, I would definitely seize all these recipes and make the money myself, so I wouldn’t have to share my wealth with others.”

“Your mindset might work for small-scale businesses, but with that attitude your business will probably always remain a small one.”

Cheng Ruize explained with a smile, “Manager Zhuang handing over these recipes to Cheng’s to do business may seem confusing, as she seems to be missing out on potential profit to share with others. However, if you carefully think about it, Manager Zhuang is truly smart.”

“Although Manager Zhuang can make famous and profitable scents like the Moon Incense and Pear Incense, the more eye-catching and envious her business becomes, the more likely it is to attract the attention of others. Those who admire, envy, or even want to take it for themselves, might resort to various means.”

“In addition to running her business, Manager Zhuang has to deal with these demons and monsters. It’s not only a rocky road to business success, but she might also encounter ruthless competition and unknowable trouble. It’s not impossible that her family could be ruined and her personal safety threatened.”

“Moreover, since Manager Zhuang is not a prominent figure, many people disregard her and lack any scruples when dealing with her, making it even more imaginable all the potential troubles she might encounter.”

“Instead of living in fear and constantly struggling with her business, she might as well hand over these things to Cheng’s, which are more expert in handling such matters and not easy to be taken advantage of. On the surface, it may seem like she’s giving away a piece of the pie to Cheng’s, but in reality, she’s protecting her major source of income. This is indeed a smart move.”

“I see.” Fang Hou nodded after listening to Cheng Ruize’s words, “I was indeed oversimplifying the matter. I really didn’t think that Manager Zhuang would have considered so many layers and planned so far ahead.”

“I guess that’s not all there is to it.”

Cheng Ruize laughed and said, “I can see that Manager Zhuang clearly intends to keep her wealth hidden. In the eyes of outsiders, she is nothing more than a small business owner with a few workshops, no better off than an ordinary farmer. Not to mention, she doesn’t have much money.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“But in fact, Manager Zhuang is very discreet, involved in many businesses, opened many workshops, and earned a lot of money along the way, all in the interest of keeping a low profile, avoiding enemies, and keeping her days peaceful.”

“She is indeed a case of great discretion, masking her true wealth in plain sight.”

“Taking into account what you’ve said, this Manager Zhuang is indeed exceptional.” Fang Hou nodded and laughed at Cheng Ruize, “In all the years you’ve been in business, I rarely hear you complimenting someone in this way. It seems she truly is remarkable.”

It is often said that you get a sense of accomplishment when meeting a worthy opponent. Seeing his young master praising Manager Zhuang with such enthusiasm, perhaps that was also how he felt.

“It’s not about meeting a like-minded person. It’s just that I can’t reach her level,” Cheng Ruize shook his head with a bitter smile, “I’ve been groomed by my parents since I was a kid to be who I am today. However, Manager Zhuang is self-taught and remains a step ahead of me. Her future prospects are limitless and I certainly can’t compare.”

Reflecting on this, Cheng Ruize’s eyes seemed clouded over, even tinged with some bitterness.

When Fang Hou saw this, he assumed Cheng Ruize was feeling a sense of inferiority from comparing himself to Zhuang Qingning, causing his mood to slump. Not knowing how to console him, he simply diverted topics, “Speaking of which, it’s already past the start of autumn, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is just over a month away. Your wife sent a message a while ago, insisting that you go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival no matter what.”

“Yes, I have to go back for the Mid-Autumn Festival.” Cheng Ruize nodded, “I’ve been so busy this year that I’ve spent less and less time with my parents. So, I need to sort out my current responsibilities over these next few days so I can go back home early during the Mid-Autumn Festival.”

So he could spend a few more days with his parents.

“Alright.” Fang Hou agreed eagerly, then asked, “What about Miss Yan…?”

“Miss Yan hasn’t been home for a long time, and Mr. Rong’s side has already sent a few inquiries, wondering if you could persuade Miss Yan to go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival. It would certainly ease Madam Rong’s worries.”

“Hmm, I’m aware of this issue.” Cheng Ruize paused lightly, and then nodded his head slightly. His eyes dimmed even more.

Seeing this, Fang Hou sighed, “In my opinion, Mr. Rong is just not right. He can’t control Miss Yan himself, so he pushes this difficult task onto you. Everyone knows Miss Yan is a fearless and obstinate person who listens to no one. How could she possibly listen to you?”

“Mr. Rong’s trouble for you is really just an abuse of power…”