Zhu family, in the study.
Zhu Bowen put down the light papers, pressed them with a tiger-head paperweight, and looked up at his second son. "She said she only wants 30% interest?"
"yes."
Zhu Bowen leaned back and said, "Zhi'er is giving money to the Zhu family. This thing is extremely profitable. If we sell it according to her instructions, the profit will be unimaginable."
Zhu Haodong nodded. The profit from this deal was more than all the deals he had on hand combined. He was tempted, but also felt that it was a bit too hot to handle. He didn't know whether he should take it or not.
Zhu Bowen closed his eyes and thought for a moment. "Tomorrow morning, go to the Zhou family and find the eldest brother directly. You can give him 30% of the profits. I have only one request. You must help the Hua family when they are in trouble."
Zhu Haodong was surprised that his father would choose the Zhou family. Although the Zhou family was quite straightforward, it was said that civil officials and military generals should not interact with each other. If someone could find a handle on them...
"Do you really think that civil officials and military commanders will never have any contact with each other?" Zhu Bowen laughed and shook his head. "Only people like Sun Qi would have such taboos. Everyone in the capital knows each other's background. There are quite a few who are on good terms with each other, but no one would expose it openly."
"My son accepted the advice, but he was also worried whether he would agree to the condition."
"Simple, if they don't agree, then their family won't get a share, there are plenty of people vying for it." Zhu Bowen chuckled, "The Zhou family is indeed getting weaker with each generation. If I didn't want to borrow Old Man Zhou's identity, it wouldn't be their turn to give away money for free. So, you go directly to Old Man Zhou, we only care whether he agrees or not, and we won't care about anything else."
"Yes, son will go there early tomorrow morning." Zhu Haodong understood what his father meant. Old General Zhou Jingzhou was a mighty general of the second rank and was in charge of the central camp. If the Hua family could get a promise from the Zhou family, it would be like having an extra umbrella of protection, which would be worthy of the gold mountain given by Zhier.
"No matter what, you must give Zhi'er a penny less of her 30% profit, and the rest will be shared equally by Zhu and Zhou."
"My son knows."
Thinking of the recent rumors in the capital, Zhu Bowen smiled, "This can be considered as an overnight fame. When you saw Zhi'er, was she okay?"
Zhu Haodong's mind was full of the prescription at the time. He thought about it now and said, "She looks the same as usual. She is so calm that she doesn't even look like a teenage girl."
Zhu Bowen was not surprised. He might have thought about this when she was planning to go to the Song family. That child could really hide when she wanted to, but she would not be afraid to show up if she was needed. No one knew where she got such courage.
The Zhu family has been under some pressure during this period, and some families have even stopped communicating with the Zhu family. However, the emperor seems to know nothing. Even when someone made a memorial to him, he ignored it and made it clear that he did not intend to vent his anger. After the leader of the Seven Stars Division took over as regent, he did not care about such trivial matters. He thought that the matter of the Hua family should be over, and he was relieved for his granddaughter, but...
Zhu Bowen smiled, fearing that Zhier would not have any peace and quiet.
***
Hua Zhi was still dressed simply, with the only decoration being a small white flower on her head, which made her fair face look even whiter.
Hua Zhi had too many things to worry about, and completely forgot that she had already gained a great reputation in the capital. She got on the carriage without giving it much thought. However, Nanny Su thought further and not only brought the four maids with her, but also brought four guards.
As soon as the carriage left the alley of the Hua family, it was stared at. The young men in the capital were reserved and even arrogant. In fact, they had no intimate thoughts towards Hua Zhi. They just wanted to see what that girl who was as cold as a fairy and as fiery as a fire was like. After all, very few people had seen it with their own eyes that day.
Upon learning that the eldest daughter of the Hua family was going out, many people followed suit, but did not rush to lift the curtain of the car. They just followed from a distance. They still had some dignity!
Hua Zhi didn't know all this and kept telling Fu Dong about the special features of this restaurant.
"Fudong, you need to stay here permanently from now on. Only you can support this business."
Fu Dong twisted her handkerchief and said, "Miss, I can cook, and I like to cook, but... but I don't want to be alone here, I want to be with you."
Hua Zhi sighed secretly. She had been thinking about this problem for several days, but after thinking about it, she could not find any other solution. Only Fu Dong could do this.
"It's just a matter of cooking in a different place. You don't have to meet anyone, and all the food can be cooked exactly as you like."
Fu Dong was a little tempted, "It's completely up to me?"
"right."
Fu Dong's eyes lit up. If he could go back at night...
"You will be escorted back after dinner."
"If the maid isn't here, who will cook for you?"
This is really a big problem. If she had known that she would have to set up such a business, she would have trained a few more cooks. Hua Zhi was a little worried, holding her chin. She couldn't eat if the food was not cooked by Fu Dong!
"I'll finish it at home and then come to the restaurant."
"That's not necessary. Bring Liu Juan out. I think she's pretty good."
Fu Dong nodded in agreement, "Yes, I also think she is good. She learns things very quickly and understands them immediately."
"Just her is not enough. I don't trust the people outside, so I searched the house and found six or seven people. They all have some background. When the time comes, you can let them take charge. Bring them out as soon as possible and you will be relieved."
Even so, Fu Dong was not very happy. She wanted to make food and drinks for the young lady and be around her. But this was the young lady's business, and it was one of the few places where she could help, so she had to help.
The carriage stopped. Hua Zhi lifted the curtain and took a look. She patted Fu Dong's hand and said, "Let's talk about it when we get back."
Holding Yingchun's hand, Hua Zhi got off the carriage and looked at the newly renovated courtyard gate with some satisfaction. She liked things with a heavy feel. They didn't have to be luxurious or eye-catching, but they had to be pleasing to the eye. This courtyard gate was very much to her liking.
"Young lady." Du Cheng, who was waiting at the door, stepped forward, feeling a little nervous, fearing that he might not have done well enough to satisfy the young lady.
"Is everything ready inside?"
"Yes, it's all done."
Hua Zhi nodded and was about to take a step when she heard someone behind her call out, "Young lady."
She turned around subconsciously and saw a row of tall horses behind her. The men sitting on them were all dressed in bright and handsome clothes, like peacocks spreading their tails.
Unfortunately, she is not the female peacock.
A quick glance passed over them, and the young men straightened their backs, but saw that the woman turned her head and just... went in without looking back!
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