Logically speaking, after winning the first game, everyone in Gujia Bookstore should be happy, but in fact, although the news of the fourth volume of the Congregation of the Gods kept coming, it was not easy to go from ancient times to those guys, and the reasons came from two aspects.

First, Gu Yuezi knew that Wanjia Bookstore was very powerful, and even if it was a loss this time, it would be difficult to hurt his muscles. On the contrary, even if his own bookstore was a great success, it was still far from reaching tens of thousands of families in a short period of time. Therefore, he had to print out the new version of the Four Books and Five Classics as soon as possible, but these books were too difficult to satisfy.

He was still very interested when he heard Li Ling say that he would expand the version and add illustrations to enrich the content of the book. But after really getting started, he realized how complicated and difficult this matter was. In two months, he had tried several sets of basic versions, but it was still difficult to satisfy people.

Today he invited Li Ling to help him come up with ideas. But in this regard, Li Ling, who was just an accountant in his previous life, was only able to say something from a high point. If it really came into effect, the craftsmen below had to think of more ways.

Second, it is in line with the first reason. Because of excessive investment in new books, the bookstore's expenses continue to increase. Now the deposit in the store is almost at the bottom. Maybe by the end of the month, even the craftsman's salary will not be able to afford it. As for the loss of those materials, it is a big bottomless pit, which makes people feel uneasy.

As a result, Gu Yuezi naturally did not have too many joyful smiles on her face, and even when she walked with Li Ling in the workshop behind her, she looked solemn: "Brother Li, can you come up with this method, but there is no way to make it more perfect?"

This was the third time he asked a similar question, but Li Ling replied with a wry smile: "I thought it was easy to change the version, but now it seems that I am a little unconsidered. The selection of paper alone is a difficult problem, plus various problems such as ink..." Speaking of this, he saw a craftsman once again abandoning the entire woodblock because the layout was not flat enough. "This is really not something I can solve."

After a pause, he asked again: "But what I want to ask is that I heard that the earlier we have used movable type printing, it can greatly save costs. At least we don't have to scrap a whole piece of the board just because of a wrong word. But how can we use it in our bookstore?"

"The technique of movable type printing is not actually available in our Dayue, but it has appeared in the pre-Song period. However, this method still has many shortcomings. The damage of the font model alone exceeds the loss of the woodblock. In addition, it is a fine job, and it is impossible for people to get started easily in less than one or two years, so at least there are few bookstores in our Hengzhou Prefecture to print it." Gu Yuezi explained casually, but the sad face on his face did not drop in half.

Li Ling was a little stunned when he heard this. He always thought that movable type printing completely replaced the rigid woodblock printing after it appeared. Now it seems that what is said in the book is different from reality. It is just like he thought that the larger version and the addition of illustrations could make the book sell better, but he forgot how much investment is required for this series of changes, and whether it is suitable for Gujia Bookstore.

But since you have already reached this point, it is naturally impossible to give up, otherwise the losses will be greater. So he could only say: "Brother Gu, I see that the new version of the book is almost completed, and maybe next month, it will be printed in batches."

"Yes, I think so too. But the problem is, there is really not much cash deposit in the store..."

"Isn't there a lot of sales of the fourth volume of the Conquest of Gods? Just let the bookstores deliver the money."

"But except Boss Lu, the other companies are dragging it on with various reasons, saying that the money will not be delivered until next month."

"What happened like this?" Li Ling was stunned and looked at Gu Yuezi, who was frowning and said, "This should be the one who did it from the Wan family, right?"

"It's probably true. I heard that those bookstores wanted to return Fengxian, but Wanjia threatened them with this, otherwise they would not return the book money..."

"Despicable!" Li Ling cursed, then shook his head helplessly. It was what he said that the mall was like a battlefield, and they naturally used everything for the final victory. From this point of view, do you have to use the last move? That would really offend Wanjia completely.

Just as Li Ling weighed the pros and cons, a noise suddenly came from the store ahead. The two of them quickly turned around and understood. As a result, before the person arrived at the store, they saw several strong men coming straight over regardless of the person's obstruction. Although there was a distance, Li Ling still recognized that the man in front was Huang Bazi who had not seen for many days. His baldness was too eye-catching. Seeing him, Li Ling thought of his own troubles and his face changed.

"Are you here to buy books? Why are you rushing into my shop?" Even though he was a little annoyed, Gu Yuezi still maintained a certain degree of politeness and even hugged Huang Tuzi and others.

"You are the boss Gu, aren't you?" Huang Tuzi looked at him with a smile, "Brother is not here to buy books, and I can't read."

"Then what are you doing in our store?"

"I heard that your Gujia Bookstore is very tight recently and can't even pay workers, so I'm so proud of my work. So I came to help you with the will of Mr. Zhuang."

"You... are Zhuang Qiang's people? Want me to borrow money from him?" Gu Yuezi realized it, and his face changed suddenly.

"Yes, who told us that we are all fellow villagers, so we can't be bullied by outsiders from the city. Our uncle Zhuang said that as long as you nod and use your own bookstore as collateral, we can now get you two thousand taels of silver, which is enough to get you through the current dilemma. How about it, is it worth it?" Huang Tuzi smiled carelessly, revealing a jagged yellow teeth.

Gu Yuezi was really moved when he heard the numbers he reported. In his opinion, his new version of the books is only one month away from being printed in batches, and by then it will be enough to compete with Wanjia Bookstore. As long as you get these two thousand taels of silver, all problems will be solved.

Huang Tuzi was also a person with great vision. When he saw his reaction, he knew there was a way, and said, "Boss Gu, don't hesitate. Such good things are not often happening. If we were not the same county fellow villagers, or if you ask Mr. Zhuang, he might not be willing to lend you so much money..."

"I don't know, you're interested in the rich interest. You've been talking for a long time, but you haven't mentioned how to calculate the interest? Do you want to have another nine-out and thirteen-out return? Brother Gu, don't believe his nonsense. These loan sharks are the most trusting!" Li Ling saw that Gu Yuezi was going to follow his cheap father's footsteps, and could no longer help, so he quickly stepped forward to dissuade him.

Huang Tuzi didn't pay attention to Li Ling, but now he came forward by himself, he immediately laughed: "Oh, isn't this Li Dalang? Why, are you making money by doing odd jobs here? Today is August 12th. In three days, if you can't get two hundred taels of silver, then it's not only you, but your sister, will be taken to Mr. Zhuang's mansion. Tsk, I've seen her recently, and she's becoming more and more sensible..."

"Get out!" Li Ling suddenly shouted: "We will find a way to deal with money! As for what I owe Zhuang Qiang, I will not deny it!"

Huang Tuzi has always been fierce, otherwise he would not have been entrusted by Zhuang Qiang to collect and levy usury. He had injured many people in his hands before. But today, when facing Li Ling who was suddenly furious, especially when facing his incredible eyes, he suddenly felt guilty and said, "You have thought about it, don't regret it!" Then he retreated in a mess.

Even Gu Yuezi looked at Li Ling with some surprise. He had never seen Li Ling so murderously. He immediately said with concern: "Brother, are you okay?"

Li Ling took several deep breaths to calm down and whispered: "It's nothing, I'm just annoying this guy. Brother, don't be deceived by him. There must be something hidden in this."

"Of course I know that they don't have good intentions, and even want to take advantage of the situation to rob! But..." Gu Yuezi sighed and said with concern: "I have been busy dealing with the threats of the Wan family these days, and I really ignored your affairs. Brother, how much money do you still have? If it's not much, why don't you take some more from me? I dare not say that if I have more, I can still take out a hundred taels of silver."

Li Ling felt warm in his heart, but he shook his head and said, "No, the store needs money now, how can I ruin big things because of me! Don't worry, I always have a way to make up the money."

"really?"

"Take it seriously. Also, brother, don't worry, I have a way to solve the money in the store."

Gu Yuezi was stunned again: "You are serious? Besides borrowing from Zhuang Qiang, where can I borrow so much money? Our county's money house cannot afford to pay out so much money."

"Go to the Fucheng and find Wanjia Money House." Li Ling finally revealed the countermeasures he had thought of early in the morning. In fact, he didn't want to use this step unless he had no choice.

"Wanjia Money House? Isn't that Wanjia's own property? Will they borrow money from us?" Gu Yuezi really couldn't believe that Li Ling's method was feasible.

"Why can't it? I've asked someone before that Wanjia Money Bank is a serious loan. As long as we mortgage the store, we can borrow two or three thousand taels of silver. Moreover, their interest is only about 10%, which is much lower than Zhuangqiang."

"I'm not saying that they don't do this business, but that... we are fighting against Wanjia Bookstore. Will their own money shop help outsiders deal with them?" Gu Yuezi really felt that Li Ling was too whimsical this time.
Chapter completed!