"Young Master Donghuang, after two months of separation, you are still as charming as ever."
Zhao San and Lu Qinghu stood together, looking at the young man in white sitting in front of the stone table with extremely complicated eyes.
Two months ago, the young man helped him cure the stubborn illness that caused him to become possessed, and his cultivation was restored to the fourth level of Qi gathering.
At that time, although he felt that the young man was not simple, he never expected that in just two months, the young man had reached a height that even he could not reach.
Seeing Zhou Donghuang again, Zhao San's address to Zhou Donghuang changed from 'Mr. Zhou' to 'Young Master Donghuang', and his words were even more respectful.
Although it is not certain whether Zhou Donghuang has actually entered the fifth level of Qi Gathering, Zhou Donghuang killed the elder of the Lin family a few days ago, but he did show a strength comparable to that of a martial arts monk at the fifth level of Qi Gathering.
On this point alone, the current Zhou Donghuang is equal to his eldest brother, the governor of Yunfeng County, Zhao Lishang, in Yunfeng County.
"What's up?"
Zhou Donghuang asked in a calm tone while squinting his eyes and basking in the sun, drinking tea leisurely.
Seeing Zhou Donghuang's direct question, Zhao San did not mince words and said straight to the point: "Young Master Donghuang, I come to you this time to invite you to be an elder of the Zhao family in our county governor's mansion."
Before coming to the Lu family's residence, Zhao San not only learned that Zhou Donghuang was very powerful, but also knew that Zhou Donghuang had many precious prescriptions in his hands.
For example, the Hemostatic Powder that the Lin family previously sold to monopolize the high-end market in Yunfeng County was made by Zhou Donghuang.
Recently, the cheap Juqi Powder sold by the Lu family, which monopolizes the Yunfeng County Juqi Powder market, was also made by Zhou Donghuang.
For this reason, Zhao San went to find his eldest brother, and finally reached a unanimous decision to invite Zhou Donghuang to join the Zhao family.
"Not interested in."
As soon as Zhao San finished speaking, Zhou Donghuang refused.
"Young Master Donghuang, as long as you join our Zhao family... our Zhao family can satisfy all your requirements that our Zhao family can do!"
Seeing that Zhou Donghuang refused without thinking, Zhao San became a little anxious and kept making conditions.
"You said you're not interested...can't you understand people?"
Zhou Donghuang suddenly opened his eyes, a cold light flashed past, and he said in a deep voice impatiently.
Zhao San took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "Young Master Donghuang, I know that I offended you by saying that I would not protect you as the new owner of Yunxuan Restaurant. Please give me a chance to make amends. how?"
"Shelter me?"
Zhou Donghuang smiled, very brightly, "Zhao San, are you too self-righteous? I, Zhou Donghuang, need your protection?"
Zhao San's expression froze.
Only then did he remember that with the strength Zhou Donghuang had shown a few days ago, he really did not need his protection.
"No matter what, Zhao San will always remember the kindness of the former Young Master Donghuang."
At this time, Zhao San also saw that Zhou Donghuang was indeed not interested in going to the Zhao family in their county governor's mansion, and he stopped extending the invitation for a while.
"I helped you that day because you have a good reputation. I know that after helping you, you will definitely not embarrass the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce again... You gave Yunxuan Restaurant to me. You and I are already in love, so there is no need to feel that you owe me a favor."
Zhou Donghuang shook his head gently.
Although, he does not need Zhao San's protection.
However, if Zhao San had not made any statement about the future ownership of Yunxuan Restaurant after he left, he might be more polite to Zhao San now.
As for Zhao San, not only did he not do that, but he deliberately announced that he would not care about the future fate of Yunxuan Restaurant, as if he was deliberately causing trouble for him.
He had no reason to blame Zhao San. After all, Zhao San did give Yunxuan Restaurant to him and returned his favor.
However, he is free and no longer has any contact with Zhao San.
"Master Lu, let's see the guests off."
Zhou Donghuang stretched out, glanced at Lu Qinghu, and said lightly.
"Yes, Master Donghuang."
Now, in Lu Qinghu's eyes, even the words of the county governor in the county governor's mansion are not as effective as those of Zhou Donghuang.
Therefore, he immediately asked Zhao San to leave Zhou Donghuang's yard and the Lu family's mansion.
"At the beginning, I announced to the outside world that I would no longer care about the future ownership of Yunxuan Restaurant. I simply wanted to test his depth... but I didn't expect that it was self-defeating and made him start to reject me."
Standing outside the gate of the Lu family's mansion, Zhao San had a wry smile on his face. He never thought that his wrong decision would have such consequences.
…
March 10, 1228 in the Ziyun calendar.
In Yunfeng County, on the side of the Lu family's mansion, a vast mansion has been erected on a previously idle piece of land.
At the gate of the mansion, there is a plaque hanging, with the four characters "Magnolia Chamber of Commerce" written like dragons and phoenixes on it. The font is majestic and majestic. If you look closely, it will give people a visual shock.
The inscription in the lower right corner of the plaque is 'Zhou Donghuang'.
A month ago, after taking Lin Lan away from the Lin family's mansion, Zhou Donghuang called Lu Qinghu and asked him to help rebuild the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce.
Lu Qinghu was eager for Zhou Donghuang to ask him for help, so he naturally agreed to Zhou Donghuang's request unconditionally.
Coincidentally, the open space on the side of the Lu family's mansion was a piece of land that the Lu family bought from the county governor's mansion in the early years. It had never been used. Taking this opportunity, Lu Qinghu took advantage of the situation and gave it to Zhou Donghuang.
In just one month, the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, which the Lu family helped to rebuild, was erected on the open space. It was exactly the same as the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce in Qingshan Town inside and out.
This was also rebuilt in accordance with the requirements of Zhou Donghuang, and the entire process was personally supervised by Granny Lian.
Today is the opening day of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce. Early in the morning, Lin Lan and Granny Lian were already standing at the gate of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, welcoming guests from all walks of life who came to congratulate them.
At the gate of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, a group of onlookers gathered early in the morning, "Today is the opening day of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce of Lin Lan, the adoptive mother of Young Master Donghuang... I don't know who will come to congratulate me."
"People from the Lin family and Li family will definitely not come."
"The Lu family will definitely come. As for the other two prominent families in Yunfeng County, the Hong family and the Zhao family of the county governor's office, we don't know if they will come."
"Normally, they should give face to the young master Donghuang."
…
As the sun rose, in full view of everyone, a figure, surrounded by two people, walked up the steps to the gate of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce.
"The Fang family, a poor family, congratulates the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce for reopening... President Lin, this is a congratulatory gift from our Fang family, please accept it."
Fang Jishan, the head of the Fang family, was the first to come and give Lin Lan a congratulatory gift, two hundred thousand taels of silver notes.
"Thank you, Master Fang."
Lin Lan smiled and thanked Fang Jishan, while Granny Lian behind her stepped forward to take the banknote and put it away.
"The Ma family, a poor family, congratulates the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce for reopening... President Lin, I am Ma Dongfeng, the new head of the Ma family."
Following Fang Jishan, Ma Dongfeng, the head of the Ma family, also arrived and also presented a congratulatory gift of two hundred thousand taels of silver notes.
"Thank you, Master Ma."
Lin Lan smiled and thanked.
"The Lu family, a distinguished family, congratulates the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce on its opening."
Soon, the head of the Lu family, Lu Qinghu, also appeared.
As for Lu Qinghu’s congratulatory gift, although it was also a banknote, it was worth one million taels!
"One million taels of silver? This head of the Lu family is so generous!"
"I have long heard that the relationship between the Lu family and the young master Donghuang is good, but I didn't expect it to be so good... My dear, one million taels of silver notes, this is the first time in my life that I have seen so much money. "
"It is said that the Lu family's Qi Gathering Powder is prepared from Young Master Donghuang's prescription... Young Master Donghuang has brought so much benefit to the Lu family, so it is normal for the Lu family to send such a congratulatory gift."
…
The congratulatory gift sent by Lu Qinghu scared many onlookers.
"Master Lu, this... is too much. You have helped our Magnolia Chamber of Commerce enough, but this banknote cannot be accepted."
Lin Lan said with a bitter smile.
"President Lin, this little money is nothing in front of Master Donghuang's kindness to me."
In the end, Lu Qinghu forced the banknote into Granny Lian's hand.
After Lu Qinghu, many senior officials from poor families who came from outside the county also came forward to give gifts to congratulate the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce on its opening.
They all wanted to use this to establish a good relationship with Zhou Donghuang, who was behind the Yulan Chamber of Commerce.
However, compared to the congratulatory gifts from the Lu family, Ma family and Fang family, their congratulatory gifts were much shabby.
The most is only 50,000 taels of silver notes.
Of course, it's not that they are stingy, but that they are really not as rich as the Lu family, Ma family, and Fang family.
Even though they are from poor families, there are differences.
"That's... Lord Sheriff?!"
Suddenly, accompanied by a burst of exclamations, the crowd in front of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce surged, and they all consciously moved out of the way.
A tall and burly figure appeared in front of everyone.
This is a middle-aged man wearing a silver-edged yellow robe, with a face like a crown of jade and majestic brows. When he moves, he has an extraordinary momentum, which invisibly gives people a huge pressure.
Zhao San, the third master of the Zhao family in the county governor's mansion, and an old man in blue followed the middle-aged man like a shadow.
"Lord Sheriff!"
"I've met the Sheriff!"
…
Starting from Lu Qinghu, the head of the prestigious Lu family, a group of senior officials from poor families present walked down the steps of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and respectfully saluted the visitors.
The person who came was none other than the governor of Yunfeng County, Zhao Lishang, who was also recognized as the number one person in Yunfeng County, a powerful fifth-level Qi-gathering martial arts monk!
"Lord Sheriff."
Lin Lan also came down with Granny Lian. As a person from Yunfeng County, Lin Lan had an inexplicable respect for the Yunfeng County Sheriff.
As soon as Lin Lan finished speaking, the old man in blue behind Zhao Lishang stood up, looked at Lin Lan with lightning eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "Where is Zhou Donghuang? The county guard came over, and he unexpectedly also Don’t you come out to greet me?”
"Master Sheriff, my son has been busy practicing recently, so please don't blame me for not being here."
Lin Lan said apologetically to Zhao Lishang.
"Practice?"
The old man in blue sneered, "Now that the Sheriff is here, why don't you quickly ask someone to stop practicing and come out to greet him?"