"..."
Fang Tong looked at his father, caught between laughter and tears.
Who had said earlier that, once they returned to Su City, he would have to apologize to the Pavilion Elder and never come to the Capital City again?
And now?
That change had come rather quickly.
Still, his father's willingness to do this actually made Fang Tong proud.
Indeed, he knew better than anyone just how stubborn his father was.
For his Teacher to make his father willingly change his mind was proof enough of just how capable he was.
Proud!
Jiang Xiaobai agreed with a smile, then looked at everyone present. "However, I've only just developed the Perfume!"
"It will take some time before we can produce it in large quantities!"
At those words, the representatives of the Eight Great Trading Houses grew serious.
Jiang Xiaobai paused briefly before continuing, "So, in the early stages, I'll mainly supply the Fang Family with Perfume!"
"Once production expands, all eight of you will get a share!"
Only then did the representatives of the Eight Great Trading Houses relax a little.
As long as they got a share!
What they feared most now was that Jiang Xiaobai would give all the Perfume to the Fang Family without leaving them any opportunity at all.
"As for how much each house will ultimately receive..."
Jiang Xiaobai looked at everyone present. "Once we can mass-produce the Perfume, we can discuss the specifics!"
At the words "discuss the specifics," several representatives began making their own calculations.
It seemed that, if they wanted a larger share, they would have to demonstrate their sincerity later.
"All right!"
"Then we'll await your news, Young Heir Apparent!"
"Young Heir Apparent, please don't forget us at Hengfeng!"
Though the representatives of the Eight Great Trading Houses all voiced their