Li Sanjiang didn't say anything, and Cheng Chi seemed to be lost in thought for a moment.
There was silence in the study room. After a while, Cheng Chi seemed to come back to his senses and said, "I am going to withdraw my shares from Wei Zihao. Go back and ask your old man if he is interested in buying back my shares..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Sanjiang's face turned pale, and he stood up in fear and trepidation, saying, "Fourth Master, what happened? Why did you suddenly want to withdraw your shares?"
Does the Cheng family want to take back Cheng Chi’s power to manage miscellaneous affairs
But this is not right!
Not to mention that now people outside only recognize the name of the fourth master of the Cheng family when doing business with the Cheng family. If the Cheng family really doesn't let Cheng Chi manage the miscellaneous affairs, Cheng Chi, who was a double-examination Jinshi, can focus on being an official without distractions, and get out of this quagmire, which is something he would love to have. Besides, the shares of the Wei brand were acquired by Cheng Chi because the old man had been forced into a corner, and there was no choice but to "invite" him to buy the shares. Not everyone in the Cheng family knows about this. With this profit in hand, even if the Cheng family does not support Cheng Chi in the future, Cheng Chi can start his own business. For others, it is a matter of picking peaches after autumn, which makes people sad and angry, but for Cheng Chi, it is a happy thing and a cause for celebration.
Why did he think of withdrawing his shares from Wei
The first thing that came to Li Sanjiang's mind was that there was a problem with the Wei brand, and the second thing that came to his mind was whether Cheng Chi was going to turn against the Li family!
But everyone has been cooperating well in the past few years, and the Li family has never tried to offend him. Could Cheng Chi be so ruthless
Cheng Chi had thought about this matter for a long time, but since he was going to throw it away, he might as well throw it away completely. With his current wealth, as long as his descendants did not use the farm for gambling, it would be enough for two or three generations to squander.
Sometimes, having more money is not necessarily a good thing.
He said, "I want to build a wharf in Tianjin and I need money. Go and tell your old master!"
If he sold his shares to the third largest shareholder, Prince Xin Zhu Cheng, Zhu Cheng would become the second largest shareholder after the Li family. In addition to Zhu Cheng's special status, the Li family might lose control of the Wei brand.
Li Sanjiang smiled without thinking, "Fourth Master, since it's about silver, what does it count as in our bank? Don't be in a hurry to withdraw your shares. Just tell me how much silver you want. You know how much money the Wei family has. At the very least, there are silver shops or money houses in our Xi County. With the reputation of the Li family, let alone tens of millions of taels of silver, even if it's a little more, we can get it together for you. Just tell me the bottom line, so that I can go back and tell our old master that there is really no need to withdraw your shares!"
Without Cheng Chi, the old man of the Li family might not be able to suppress Zhu Cheng, and the Wei brand would be disbanded sooner or later, so it would be better to lend the money to Cheng Chi.
He has never lost money in any business he does so far!
Cheng Chi said: "The water inside is too muddy, don't go in."
Li Sanjiang had nothing to say.
Cheng Chi has the protection of being a successful candidate in two imperial examinations, so he is not afraid of going anywhere.
Unlike them, just a businessman.
I hope that the fourth son of the Li family can live up to everyone's expectations and pass the imperial examination next autumn, so that the old man's efforts for so many years will not be in vain.
He bowed and said, "Then I will go back and tell our old master."
Cheng Chi brought tea.
Huaishan sees the guest off.
Cheng Chi stayed in the study room alone for a while.
Huaishan turned back and said, "Fourth Master, you don't think there's nothing to do in the past two years, so you plan to go build that wharf with Xiao Zhenhai, right?"
Cheng Chi sneered and said, "I'm not stupid! It's okay for Xiao Zhenhai to rob people on the road, but building a wharf, especially the one in Beitang, how much money will be wasted? Xiao Zhenhai wants to launder his wealth, and I'm going to join in the fun, what's the matter?" At the end of his words, the Beijing accent slipped out.
Huaishan blushed and murmured, "I saw that you had a good conversation with Xiao Zhenhai that day..."
Cheng Chi didn't even glance at him.
Huaishan looked embarrassed, but his mind was in turmoil.
Xiao Zhenhai was aggressive that day, but the Fourth Master just smiled and said nothing. Xiao Zhenhai must have felt uncertain when he left. Now the Fourth Master said in front of the Li family that he wanted to invest in Tianjin Beitang Wharf. Xiao Zhenhai must be very happy to hear the news. Everyone knows that the Fourth Master is the "God of Wealth". The only thing to worry about is that those who were still waiting and watching will immediately change their minds when they hear that the Fourth Master wants to invest, and send money to Xiao Zhenhai like water... When it comes to the official signing of the contract, when those people find that the Fourth Master has no such intention at all, they will either blame the Li family or Xiao Zhenhai...
He also observed a moment of silence for the Li family and Xiao Zhenhai.
However, Xiao Zhenhai is also a ruthless character. I wonder if he will come to expose the Fourth Master's past
He whispered, "Fourth Master, the Li family is in the Central Plains, Xiao Zhenhai is in the north, the Thirteen Hongs are in the south, and the Pai Cult in western Sichuan is their territory. Last time you had five of their ships sunk, and they are still holding a grudge against you! Since you are ready to stop, why don't you just call it a day!"
Cheng Chi felt that Huaishan was a good bodyguard, but not a good follower, let alone a manager.
But Huaishan was his man, so he explained: "This year I sold the Cheng family's salt permits in Lianghuai and Zhejiang, the Hangzhou loom workshop, and the Quanzhou shipping company... There is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable, so I have to give him an explanation. If anyone wants to blame someone, it can only be blamed on Xiao Zhenhai's bad luck. He actually found Jinling City during the New Year. If he doesn't take the blame, who else will?"
Huaishan was speechless.
Cheng Chi said: "By the way, I didn't hear you clearly what happened to Fan Qi last time."
Huaishan said hurriedly: "He will go back after Miss Mu gets married."
Then why did he come to Beijing
Just to see the eldest daughter of the Mu family get married with your own eyes
There was nothing wrong with the Mu family and the Lin family. The two families were in a common relationship - the Lin family was from the old capital, and the Mu family moved here with Mu's father when he became an official. When Mu's father was returning home, he was robbed. Lin's father happened to pass by and not only helped Mu's father recover his lost property, but also sent Mu's father, who had fallen to the ground, to a familiar clinic for treatment. Mu's father thanked Lin's father for his integrity and enthusiasm. After the two families gradually became close, their children later became in-laws.
He sorted it out several times, but couldn't see anything special about the Mu family and the Lin family.
I can't figure out why Zhou Shaojin wanted Fan Qi to come to Beijing? Was Fan Qi's bet with the Taoist priest surnamed Yang accidental or intentional
But no matter how to say it, this Fan Qi was able to trick the Ji family at such a young age. Although the Ji family was careless before, it also showed that this kid was extremely smart.
Cheng Chi thought for a moment and said, "This matter is not urgent, let's put it aside for now. Let's talk about it after we return to Jinling." Then he asked Cheng Shao, "Are you still locked up in the study and don't want to see anyone?"
Huaishan nodded and said worriedly: "The old man is old, I'm afraid..."
Cheng Chi said, "You should find a way to find him some wood for making a violin. I will accompany him to make a violin and then return to Jinling."
Huaishan said, "Aren't we going back with Duke Liang?"
Duke Liang is scheduled to leave Beijing on June 26th.
Cheng Chi said: "Why are we waiting for them? We are just being used as targets!"
Huaishan's words are condensed.
He thought that Cheng Chi would at least give face to the Duke of Liang's Mansion.
Cheng Chi collected the account books on the table and walked out, saying, "I'll go see my second uncle. Ask Xie Dingzhi to go to Liu Yong's mansion to urge the matter of Xiang Zhiyong, and ask those clerks who only know how to guess the intentions of their superiors every day to flatter the horse and get Xiang Zhiyong to Jinling City to be the prefect."
Huaishan responded with “yes”.
A servant came running in and said, "Fourth Master, the master is coming."
"What is he doing here?" Cheng Chi walked forward without even pausing, and instructed Huaishan, "Let Qin Ziping go see him and tell him that I am accompanying my second uncle."
Huaishan went to the flower hall in front, and Cheng Chi went to Cheng Shao's study.
Cheng Shao was a tall, thin old man with shiny black hair. When he saw Cheng Chi, his dazed eyes slowly brightened up and he smiled faintly, "Sit down and talk!"
Cheng Chi bowed and sat down, but his relationship with Cheng Shao was not as close as rumored in Jiuru Lane.
Cheng Shao asked, "Are you okay?"
"It's great." Cheng Chi smiled, "Traveling through mountains and rivers, eating delicious food, this is what life is all about!"
"You are just saying this out of anger!" Cheng Shao smiled graciously, "It seems like you are ready. When are you leaving?"
Cheng Chi was a little surprised.
Cheng Shao said, "Actually, I have never been in favor of you taking care of those mundane affairs, but you were the only one suitable at that time, so after weighing the pros and cons, I had to let you go." He smiled and said, "I remember when you were little, I don't know what trouble you got into. I went to find my eldest brother for something, and he was scolding you. Your little face was tense, and you stared at your father with your big round eyes, and asked with a face full of grievance: Why do I have to take care of this and that? I won't! I want to play by myself, that's mine. I thought at the time that this child would definitely be a troublemaker when he grows up. I never thought that you would endure it for so many years for your sister-in-law..." At the end of the words, he was also very sad.
Cheng Chi didn't even move his eyes, he just said: "Since you are grateful to my mother, please don't make her sad. It's better not to tell her about my departure for the time being. After I settle down, I will go back to visit her quietly."
"Okay!" Cheng Shao did not try to persuade him, and said, "Where there is spring, there is summer, and where there is summer, there is autumn. Everything in this world is like the passage of time, the sun and the moon, changing in an orderly manner. No one can stop it. The Cheng family is like that century-old tree, and it will eventually wither and decay. Let nature take its course!"
Cheng Chi smiled and said nothing.
Cheng Shao said: "You don't have to worry about me. I think you have almost finished your business, so you can go back in two days! My sister-in-law will be so happy to have you by her side. It will be much more useful than staying here with me!" At the end, he sneered.
Cheng Chi nodded, stood up and said, "Then I will return to Jinling in three days!"
※
Zhou Shaojin was a little irritated in Jinling Mansion, not only because she couldn't think of any way to get close to Cheng Chi, but also because since Mr. Wu got the news that he was still the prefect of Jinling, Mrs. Wu suddenly became a frequent visitor to the fourth room. Not to mention, Wu Baozhang also began to follow Mrs. Wu in and out of the Cheng family.
After turning a big corner, how come I still meet Wu Baozhang
※
Sisters, today's update.
The previous two chapters were drafts, with many typos, which have been corrected. This chapter is also a draft, and I will correct it as soon as possible.
O(∩_∩)O
※(To be continued)