The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 270 Temptation

"In addition, you should have a kind heart and respect every soul. No matter if they are peddlers or high-ranking officials, all beings are equal in front of the scale of life. You have the right to make a decision on whether to save or not based on your own judgment, but money should never be the weight to measure the value of life."

"Do you understand all this?"

Yuanyuan's mood seemed to be entangled with a myriad of emotions, complex and subtle. She originally thought that Shen Yan wanted to test her wisdom or medical talent, but she never expected that the conversation would lead to a depth she had never expected.

"Don't be anxious. Give yourself some time to think about it slowly. When you are determined, tell me your choice."

"Ok."

"Now, go take a nice nap. Children need more sleep so they can thrive. Your sister-in-law will be here to accompany you."

"Thank you sister-in-law!"

Yuanyuan fell asleep obediently, leaving behind a peaceful state.

At the same time, Shen Yan had completed her carefully designed sketch and handed it to Song Yunfeng.

"This is the 'hollow kettle' I designed. It is used in the same way as an ordinary kettle, but by adding fuel at the bottom, it not only saves time and materials, but also greatly increases the water storage capacity. Do you think such an idea will be popular if it is put on the market?"

Song Yunfeng lay comfortably on the bed, carefully examining the pattern. Its delicacy and intuitiveness were exactly the same as the previous set of knife designs, as if it could penetrate the back of the paper and reach people's hearts. Years of reading had enabled him to dabble in all kinds of knowledge, especially in the field of art. Whether it was the techniques of the northern and southern painting schools or the painting styles of the east and the west, he could easily pick them up and had unique insights. But the design method in front of him was a novel experience he had never experienced before.

"Is there such a unique painting technique in the Valley of Divine Doctors?" This question only flashed through his mind, and then all his attention returned to the ingenious design of the kettle.

"The idea is really ingenious. It not only greatly shortens the time it takes to boil water, but also maximizes the efficiency of flame utilization. I think this is an excellent work."

Shen Yan felt relieved after receiving Song Yunfeng's approval. She had always believed in Song Yunfeng's judgment. This future Prime Minister who would hold great power in the government naturally had an extraordinary vision.

"What I'm thinking about is..."

Shen Yan roughly explained her plan. Obviously, she had no intention of personally getting involved in the sales process, but hoped to reap the benefits through technical cooperation. Although this type of design is not complicated, it is very easy to be imitated. She is aiming at the lucrative profits in the early stage of innovation.

However, after hearing her plan, Song Yunfeng shook his head slightly.

“It’s a good idea, but it’s a difficult path to take.”

Seeing Shen Yan's puzzled face, he quickly gave his analysis.

"This 'hollow kettle' does have huge business opportunities, but if we only cooperate with a small blacksmith shop, it will be just a small business and will not be able to achieve success. In addition, it will soon be drowned by the endless counterfeits."

"If we want to do it, we have to make a splash, which requires cooperation with big merchants. They love money, but their logic is quite similar to that of officials, and they prefer to negotiate with people of equal status. As ordinary people, we are insignificant in their eyes. Once they get the blueprints, they may start working on it in the blink of an eye, and there will be no place for us to share the profits."

Shen Yan couldn't help but feel a little depressed when she heard this, "So, this deal is hopeless?"

In fact, this design is so straightforward that it can be easily understood with just a picture or sample. Without showing the real object or design, who would believe that an ordinary person could have such creativity?

"It's not completely hopeless. We can change our mindset and find a middleman to share the risk. I think the Feng family is a good choice."

"In recent years, the profits of the tea business have become increasingly slim, and Uncle Feng has long been interested in exploring new areas. If we can join hands with him, the Feng family's voice in the business world in Anyang will still be very important."

"Cooperate with Feng Shaoling? Do you trust him?"

"It's not bad."

Although she said she trusted him, she didn't trust Feng Hongcai. The Feng family had a solid business foundation for a century, so the shrewd calculations of the head of the family were beyond doubt. The last time she asked for help, it was also based on a win-win situation.

Feng Hongcai must have considered his own interests first, which is human nature and cannot be blamed.

And the one I truly trust is Feng Shaoling...

Shao Ling, the boy who has been pure and kind since childhood, is still so flawless, at least for now. As the only heir of the Feng family, the future family responsibility will naturally fall on his shoulders. Feng Hongcai knows this very well, and therefore often encourages his son to interact more with the outside world, especially with friends of other surnames like me. Uncle Feng has a long-term plan for his son and will never do anything to take advantage of others. What's more, the reputation accumulated by the Feng family over the years is indeed impeccable and has a good reputation.

"Among the people we are familiar with, the Feng family is indeed the best choice. We might as well give it a try." Song Yunfeng considered it over and over again and finally made this suggestion.

Shen Yan heard this and a nonchalant look flashed across her face. "Just give it a try. It's just a little thing anyway. Even if it's copied, I won't feel too bad."

After hearing this, Song Yunfeng curled up his lips into a silent smile, which contained a hint of teasing and understanding.

However, this relaxed atmosphere seemed a little strange to Shen Yan. She frowned and said, "Don't smile like that."

"Also, don't look at people like that," she added, with a hint of impatience in her tone.

Hearing this, Song Yunfeng pursed his lips gently, and his peach blossom eyes blinked, looking innocent and puzzled. Shen Yan felt annoyed, and she believed that she was not unaware of her appearance. On weekdays, she always put on a cold look, but once she smiled, her eyes seemed to be able to speak, tender and sweet, as if they could drown people. No matter who she looked at, it was like treating her beloved.

This kind of look often inadvertently causes unnecessary trouble and makes people feel irritated.

"As a man, you should be calm and dignified. The way you acted just now seemed like a playboy who was deliberately seducing girls." Shen Yan said bluntly.

Hearing this, Song Yunfeng subconsciously pursed his lips, restraining his expression that was defined as "not solemn". This was the first time he had heard such an evaluation. In the past, people either praised him for his gentleness or privately commented on his expressionless face, which was like facial paralysis. When did he become associated with frivolity?

Is his smile really so alluring that it can disturb people's hearts?

Although he seemed calm again on the surface, the fragility that was inadvertently revealed added a bit of unusual charm to him.