In Tang Dongdong's opinion, the spinning wheel in front of her was already very impressive. In the end, Qin Feng told her that it could still be improved.
This made her heart beat faster." How much faster can it be after the improvement?" she asked.
"It's hard to say. There are too many things involved."
Qin Feng couldn't help but recall the scene of him visiting the textile factory when he was in school.
The spinning wheel was like a child's toy in comparison to the 100-meter-long textile machine, which was filled with shuttles flying back and forth.
However, with the current industrial level of Dakang, it was impossible to make such a textile machine.
Power, materials, craftsmanship, and so on were all problems. Qin Feng might not be able to succeed even if he spent his entire life doing it.
"What does it involve?"
Tang Dongdong continued to ask.
"Let's not talk about this first. I've answered so many of your questions. Shouldn't you answer mine too?"
Qin Feng found it difficult to explain the industrial problem to Tang Dongdong, so he changed the topic." Are you going to sell the spinning wheel directly or find someone to invest in the workshop?"
" It's a fool to sell such a good treasure…"
"So, are you treating me like a fool?"
"Uh…"
Tang Dongdong knew that she had said something wrong. She rubbed her nose in embarrassment." Why don't we start a workshop together? I guarantee that you and Sister Hanyan will live a rich life."
"I have a spinning wheel. You're so poor that you can't even pay taxes. What do you have to partner with me?"
"I know how to take care of the workshop."
" I know where the hemp is the cheapest," said Tang Dongdong confidently." I also know where it's most cost-effective to spin it into thread and make it into cloth. Do you know?"
" It seems like you know a lot about the textile industry."
Qin Feng shook his head.
He could improve the spinning wheel, but he knew nothing about what Tang Dongdong had said.
"Of course. Three generations of our ancestors were in the textile industry. If it weren't for my father…"
At this point, Tang Dongdong's emotions suddenly stopped. He sniffled and looked up at Qin Feng." Anyway, I can guarantee you that you and Sister Hanyan will live a good life if you hand over the spinning wheel to me."
" Anyone can make empty promises. Just tell me what your plan is."
When he found out that Tang Dongdong came from a textile family, Qin Feng was immediately interested.
However, he didn't agree immediately, nor did he refuse. Instead, he wanted to hear Tang Dongdong's thoughts first.
"Originally, I was going to take the spinning wheel to the city and find my father's old friends to partner up. That way, I could make money quickly, but those old guys are all smart. Our family is in dire straits again, so they will definitely try their best to lower the price. So let's not talk about it."
"Okay, just tell me how you plan to partner with me."
Qin Feng didn't want to waste his time scheming against a group of old fellows.
" I calculated just now. The spinning speed of this kind of spinning wheel is five to six times that of the previous spinning wheel. Sister Hanyan and I will spin non-stop for ten days at most. The money we earn can buy wood to make another spinning wheel. By then, I can hire two female workers. Even if their wages are deducted, the money we earn can make another spinning wheel for fifteen days at most and then hire two female workers.
In this way, we will become the largest workshop in Jin Chuan in at most a year!"
"What do you think?" Tang Dongdong stared at Qin Feng with sparkling eyes.
To be honest, Qin Feng was tempted.
Although Tang Dongdong's model was simple, it was very effective. The vast majority of capitalists in the world had their primitive accumulation in this way.
It might be difficult in the early stages, but once he got on the right track, he could be a hands-off manager and earn money even if he lay at home.
He had the skills, and Tang Dongdong had the channels and experience in managing the workshop. The two of them could make up for each other's shortcomings, so it was perfect for them to work together.
"Then how do we split the money?"
It was best to settle accounts with brothers in advance so that they wouldn't be unclear in the future.
The spinning machine is mine, and it will depend on me to improve it in the future. Hanyan will also participate in the spinning in the early stages…
Qin Feng silently calculated his bargaining chips in his heart and decided to fight for the greatest benefits.
But who knew that Tang Dongdong would shake his head and say,"No!"
"No splitting? What do you mean?"
"I'll marry you as a concubine. There's no need to split the profits."
"Cough cough!"
Qin Feng was so agitated by Tang Dongdong's words that he coughed violently.
Wasn't it said that women in feudal times were very reserved?
Why was it that each one he met was more valiant than the last?
His wife, who had only been married for a few days, kept nagging about getting him a concubine every day. Now, another one had taken the initiative to come and be his concubine?
Were the people of Dakang so open-minded?
"Dongdong, you finally figured it out?" Guan Hanyan was pleasantly surprised. That's great. Let's go to Fifth Aunt's house to get your things…"
"Wait a moment!"
"Why?" Qin Feng pulled Guan Hanyan and looked at Tang Dongdong.
Guan Hanyan had married him because she had no other choice.
However, Tang Dongdong was clearly not at this stage.
Why was she in such a hurry to get married?
Could it be that she had taken a fancy to him?
Qin Feng wasn't narcissistic to this extent.
Tang Dongdong must have other reasons.
" Sister Hanyan said that you're a scholar who never hits women. You're also a hero who hits tigers. You're the most suitable husband in the nearby villages. Isn't it normal for me to want to marry you?"
Tang Dongdong asked.
"I want to hear the truth."
"This is the truth."
" Even if I can save up for next year's taxes, I won't be able to save up for the year after," said Tang Dongdong." So I'll have to get married sooner or later. Rather than marrying a boorish man in the village, I'd rather marry you."
"Forget it. If you don't want to say it, then forget it."
Qin Feng patted his butt and walked towards the door.
When she was about to reach the door, she heard a sigh from behind. Then, she heard Tang Dongdong say," Alright, I admit that I want to marry you for other reasons."
"That's more like it." "Tell me, what's the reason?" Qin Feng turned around and asked.
"I want to revive my family's business and defeat the Zhou family."
Tang Dongdong clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
"Which Zhou family?"
Qin Feng flipped through the host's memories and only knew someone with the surname Zhou.
She was also from Haijiao Village and lived opposite Zhang Liang's house.
However, the man of this family had died on the battlefield two years ago, leaving behind only a ten-year-old daughter. It was definitely not the Zhou family that Tang Dongdong was talking about.
"The largest cloth merchant in the prefecture capital, Zhou Changlin!"
Tang Dongdong said word by word.
"What does your desire to defeat the Zhou Clan have to do with marrying me?"
Qin Feng was even more puzzled.
"You clearly said that the spinning wheel could be improved, but you didn't say anything about it later, so I know that you don't trust me.
The spinning wheel is yours, and I've already told you the method. You can kick me aside and do it yourself. If that's the case, I won't get anything.
Moreover, if the partners are not united, it will be difficult for the business to grow. Only by marrying you can I gain your trust and support. Only then can the workshop grow at the fastest speed."
" That's what I think," Tang Dongdong said with a bitter smile." If you still don't believe me, then I can't do anything about it."
"I believe you."
"So, you agree to marry me?"
"No!"