Xie Tingyue sent his own brother Dong.
Brother Dong is young and smart. Ma San's affairs were done perfectly last time, and of course there will be no problems this time.
Qu Qi is a big businessman that many people want to get close to. There are people who inquire about his movements and preferences at any time. Their behavior is not abrupt. Anyone who has a bit of gossip on the streets and whose interests are not relevant are willing to share a little bit. .
Brother Dong mixed in the crowd, not conspicuous at all, and asked the news while drinking tea. However, it is difficult to distinguish the true from the false of outside gossip. In many cases, it is necessary to analyze and judge by oneself, which is true and which must be false.
Brother Dong found out that Young Master Chu's name is very useful. When mentioning Xie's family and his master Xie Tingyue, there is no time to mention Young Master Chu. Everyone is curious and awed by Young Master Chu, knowing that he is often seen by people around him. , more enthusiastic, many 'exclusive news' are also willing to talk to him...
Brother Dong came back and told Xie Tingyue about it.
Xie Tingyue was also surprised that Chu Mu was so 'popular'
It's hard to find out about things that are too private, and the itinerary that everyone knows is not a problem, so Xie Tingyue knew that in three days, Qu Qi would go to Jinxiu Garden.
Brother Dong: "The matter of Jinxiu Garden is very interesting. There will be a business gathering at the end of every year. Everyone buys and sells things..."
Xie Tingyue remembered.
There is a habit in the business circle of the capital city. Every year at the end of the year, wealthy businessmen gather together for a large-scale "comparison meeting". The bigwigs take out one or several valuable and rare things and put them together for auction, and at the same time prepare enough money to take pictures of the things they like. The former shows off one's level of strength, while the latter shows off one's level of wealth. The person who stands out the most in the whole show is obviously the top earner of the year, who has won countless flattery, as well as more cooperation plans and network resources.
Jinxiu Garden is also a good place. It is said that it is the royal garden left by the previous dynasty. Because it is too small, the new emperor disliked it and didn't want it. It is cheaper for the people below. This garden is small for the royal family, but it is different for others. The operator has made it a large garden with good openness and privacy, which can meet the different needs of guests.
In this chamber of commerce, bigwigs from the business world gather together, and there are those who want to join in the fun, such as famous families, official families, and wealthy and status ladies. .
For businessmen, it is another form of affirmation and pride that nobles compete for high prices for the good things they have brought out, which is not the usual face-saving.
But this place, Xie Tingyue can't get in.
The gatherings of bigwigs are not something that you can attend just because you have sold things or run a small business. You have to have certain achievements—Xie Tingyue did not. As a guest, bid on the outside — not enough money.
Borrowing money is one way, but since you are going, why don't you want to take more and bring your own Lan Ying cloth
Xie Tingyue's eyes flickered slightly, and her fingertips lightly slid across the teacup.
He is not qualified, but Qi Wenhai is.
And it must be taken seriously.
Because this time is different, it is related to the gift from the royal palace and the competition between imperial merchants that will start next year. The presenters who have been praised by the King of Rites may not necessarily become imperial merchants, but all those who become imperial merchants must have been praised in the previous gifts, so this time, we must strive for it.
What kind of gift will have the opportunity to be sent to the King of Li, and everyone will be convinced by the King of Li's praise
Industry recognized.
The means belong to the means, and the contacts belong to the contacts. If even the local businessmen are not convinced, your gift will not be able to reach the king of rites at all.
Xie Tingyue asked Brother Dong: "Have you inquired about the He family?"
"I found out," Brother Dong cupped his hands, "The current head of the He family is called He Yuanqi. He has thick lips, big mouth and slanted eyebrows.
The He family and the Qi family fought fiercely.
The restaurants on both sides are engaged in a price war, and He Yuanqi's methods are relatively crude, and he has a lot of tricks. Qi Wenhai ran around in many ways, arguing with the other party, while trying to solve the bad things that happened every day. The most method was to cooperate with He Yuanqi's opponents and enemies to suppress him in many ways, and he didn't do anything harmful.
Brother Dong concluded at the end: "Master, this young master Qi is quite honest, and he is at a disadvantage. Would you like to help?"
Xie Tingyue smiled sideways.
Some things are either impossible or impossible to do. As a businessman, what you fight for is capital, means, and the bottom line of being a human being.
"I'll go there."
Thinking that there was nothing important to do next, Xie Tingyue dismissed Brother Dong, talked to Chu Mu, and went directly to Qi's restaurant.
As a result, as soon as he arrived at the entrance of the restaurant, he was stopped by his shopkeeper Liu Yuanshan before he entered.
"Master, something has happened!" Liu Yuanshan probably walked in a hurry, with sweat on his forehead, he grabbed Xie Tingyue's sleeve and pulled it aside, lowering his voice, "He Yuanqi wants to take Shen Sanniang as his concubine!"
He Yuanqi, the head of the He family, is ugly and has bad character, has a grudge against the Qi family, and his nephew bullied his younger brother Xie Tingxing in the academy.
Shen Sanniang, a servant of her own family, has excellent cloth dyeing skills, and she is about to set off a wave of investment. Lan Yingbu, who helped make a lot of money, was made by her.
Xie Tingyue narrowed her eyes suddenly. This He Yuanqi, who is disgusting back and forth, with such long arms, actually came to poach his corner
If I don't clean you up this time, I'm really sorry for your sincerity.
"He said yes? How did you meet? What does San Niang mean?"
Liu Yuanshan: "It was said that we met by chance on the street, fell in love at first sight, thought about it day and night, and could not forget it. Home, I'm afraid it will be difficult to say in the future."
The eyes of the two met, what they said was marriage, but the hidden meaning in their eyes was elsewhere.
Shen Sanniang made Lanying cloth, Xie Tingyue was very optimistic about it, and gave directions, and was working overtime. He Yuanqi came here at this time to talk about taking concubines, but what did he know? Is he looking at Shen Sanniang, or the technology in her hands, or the future business opportunities
Liu Yuanshan himself was skeptical, but he inquired about the news carefully, and there was no sign that He Yuanqi knew about Lan Yingbu and was optimistic about it. Shen Sanniang has a positive heart, so it's not surprising that someone would take a fancy to her.
But - businessmen heavy profits.
Never underestimate the power of these four words.
Xie Tingyue thought for a while: "Go back and watch this matter carefully, don't bother Shen Sanniang too much, give her room to think - I don't think she will want to marry a person with low character, even if this person is rich. Later I will meet Shen Sanniang in person."
Liu Yuanshan: "Yes."
It happened that Qi Wenhai was in the restaurant today, and Xie Tingyue came to the door. Naturally, someone reported to him, and he came out to meet him. Just in time to hear He Yuanqi's plan, he was furious immediately, and the fan in his hand flew out: "He actually attacked you! I am fighting with him, it is the enemy of our two families, I just want to make friends with you, and he is making trouble again!"
"No, I want to fight him!"
Qi Wenhai rolled up his sleeves and walked out aggressively.
He was wearing a scholarly gown, with clear features and a scholarly air, but his tone of voice and the way he walked were all quack-like, and he was making money and doing business...
All kinds of contradictions in the whole personality, but they are quite subtly blended together, forming a unique atmosphere.
Xie Tingyue looked at him, suddenly laughed out loud, and stepped forward to stop him.
Qi Wenhai's eyes widened: "I seem to be eavesdropping on you every time we meet, but I really didn't do it on purpose! If you're a brother, don't stop me, I'm going to kill that He surnamed today!"
Xie Tingyue said slowly, "If he dies happily, he won't feel the humiliation and embarrassment of being slapped in the face. How regrettable?"
Qi Wenhai's eyes suddenly lit up: "Can you deal with that bastard?"
Xie Tingyue: "Splendid Garden in three days' time, are you going?"
Qi Wenhai nodded.
Xie Tingyue: "Can you take someone with you?"
"You want to go?" Qi Wenhai's eyes became brighter, with an expression of 'I see', "You're going to kill him in front of everyone!"
Xie Tingyue smiled and looked at the main hall of the restaurant: "Don't invite me in?"
Qi Wenhai immediately realized that there is no place to talk at the door! Immediately turned around, led Xie Tingyue upstairs, directly into the private room.
After walking such a short distance, he also realized in his mind that Xie Tingyue finally accepted his sincerity, became a close friend, and came to help!
He never underestimated Xie Tingyue's ability, but this matter—
"You have to be careful, a long face is a big face, and a loss of face is a big fall. We can sell things that others can't, and sell them at the highest price. We are amazing; we have a lot of money and a big face, the most expensive things If you can afford it, and if you buy a lot, others will be convinced; if you can’t sell something, and you have no money, who should you throw at?”
Putting everything else aside, buying and selling things is the most important thing. While talking, Qi Wenhai took out the things he had prepared, and showed them to Xie Tingyue one by one: "This, the red coral in the East China Sea, is big and big, rare and rare, but a bit heavy I'm afraid it can't compare to... this, the old pit blood jade, the color is extremely rare, but it's a little smaller; and this... "
As things passed by, Qi Wenhai's face became darker and darker, and he even started biting his fingernails.
The more I look at it, the more I am dissatisfied!
"This gathering is related to the gift from the Prince's Palace. Except for the Mu's family, everyone who is famous will go, and there may be a white dragon fish costume for a big shot... I heard that the grandson surnamed He got some good things. I'm afraid these are not as good as , what should I do, Brother Qi!"
After many days of restless emotions accumulated in one place, Qi Wenhai directly confessed, stopped holding it, and uttered the voice of his younger brother.
…
Chu Mansion.
The long follower, Qin Ping, bent over and reported the latest news to Chu Mu in a low voice.
"Splendid Garden?" Chu Mu narrowed his eyes.
Qin Ping bowed his head: "Yes. In three days, the chamber of commerce, Lanyingcao will be auctioned, we just need to see who gets it in the end—"
Chu Mu: "Get ready."
Qin Ping was stunned: "Master wants to go in person?"
Chu Mu nodded.
"But the master's body—"
Chu Mu looked over calmly, with no expression on his face and no waves in his eyes.
Qin Ping didn't dare to speak any more, he folded his hands and stepped back, ready to go.
Chu Mu sat in front of the window for a long time, motionless, his eyes were like dark colored glass, reflecting the dark sky.
Many things are not as simple as imagined.