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Xie Tingyue sent out his own person, Brother Dong.
Brother Dong was young and clever. He had done a perfect job with Ma San’s affair last time, and of course, there would certainly be no problems this time.
Qu Qi was a big businessman who many people wanted to get close to and establish relationships. People were always asking about his movements and preferences. Their actions were not unexpected and anyone on the street who had some gossip and whose interests were not very relevant were willing to share a little .
Brother Dong mingled in with the crowd, not conspicuous at all, and asked about the news while drinking tea. However, it was difficult to discern whether peripheral gossips were true or false. In many cases, it required one’s own analysis and judgement to determine which one was true and which one might be false.
Brother Dong discovered that Young Master Chu’s name was quite useful. Even mentioning the Xie family and his Master Xie Tingyue was not as helpful as mentioning Young Master Chu. Everyone was curious and in awe of Young Master Chu, knowing that he was often seen by people around him, making him even more popular, so many “exclusive news” were also willing to share with him…
Brother Dong returned and told Xie Tingyue about this.
Xie Tingyue was also surprised that Chu Mu was so ‘popular’?
It was difficult to find out about matters that were too private, but the itinerary that everyone knew was not a problem. Xie Tingyue then found out that Qu Qi was going to Jinxiu Garden in three days.
Brother Dong: “Jinxiu Garden event is very interesting. Every year, at the end of the year, there is a business gathering where everyone trades things…”
Xie Tingyue remembered this event.
There was a habit in the Capital City’s commercial district that at the end of each year, business tycoons would gather together for a large-scale ‘comparison meeting’. The big shots would take out one or several valuable and rare items and put them together on an auction, while having enough money on hand to bid for items they liked. The former showed off their level of strength, while the latter showed off their level of wealth. The most prominent person in the entire event was obviously the one who would make the most money this year, and received countless flattery, as well as more cooperation plans and network resources.
Jinxiu Garden was also a good place. It was said that it was a royal garden left by the previous dynasty. Due to its small size, the new Emperor did not want it and offered it to his subordinates. This garden was small for the royal family, but it was different for others. The current owner had built it into a large garden with good openness and privacy, which could meet the different needs of guests.
This Chamber of Commerce was a gathering of business leaders and there were those from the outside who wanted to join in the fun, such as prestigious families, high-ranking officials, wealthy and noble status ladies. They could visit through the Warm Pavilion, and if there was anything that caught their eye, they could also participate in the bidding.
For businessmen, having the good things they brought out was another form of affirmation and pride. It was not just a matter of face, it was a matter of pride as the nobles scrambled over one another to bid for their items at a high price at the auction.
But Xie Tingyue couldn’t enter this place.
A gathering of big shots was not something one could attend just because you have sold things or done small business. You need to have a certain level of achievements – Xie Tingyue had none. As for entering as a bidder from the outside — money was not enough.
Borrowing money was one way, but since he was going, why didn’t he get more money and bring his own Indigo Cloth with him?
Xie Tingyue’s eyes flickered, and his fingertips lightly slid over the tea cup.
He didn’t have the qualifications, but Qi Wenhai did.
And it must be very important.
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Because this time was different, it was related to the gift to the Prince Mansion and the competition between Imperial merchants that would start in the coming year. Gift givers who have been praised by Prince Li might not necessarily become Imperial merchants, but all those who become Imperial merchants must have been praised in previous gifts, so this time, they must strive for it.
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Xie Tingyue asked Brother Dong, “Have you inquired about the He family?”
“I have inquired,” Brother Dong clasped his hand, “The current head of the He family is named He Yuanqi. He has thick lips, a big mouth and slanted eyebrows. He looks very dishonest and doesn’t handle things with kindness…”
The He family and the Qi family had enmity and fought fiercely.
The two restaurants on both sides were engaged in a price war. He Yuanqi’s methods were crude and he had a lot of tricks. He poached Qi Wenhai’s employees, hired people to act and complain that the food in Qi’s restaurant was too expensive or caused them sickness; causing a lot of troubles to the Qi family restaurant. Qi Wenhai ran around in many directions, arguing with the other party, while anxiously struggling to solve the bad things that would happen every day. The most he could do was to unite with He Yuanqi’s opponents and enemies to suppress them from all sides, but he did not do anything outrageous and harmful to the world.
Brother Dong concluded, “Master, this Young Master Qi has a good heart, but he is a bit at a disadvantage. Do you want to help?”
Xie Tingyue smiled at him with a sideway glance.
Some things were either not impossible or cannot be done. As a businessman, they were investing in capital, the means, and the bottom line of being a human being.
“I will go.”
Thinking that there was nothing important to do next, Xie Tingyue dismissed Brother Dong, spoke to Chu Mu, and went directly to Qi’s restaurant.
As a result, as soon as he arrived at the door of the restaurant, before he could enter, he was intercepted by his shopkeeper Liu Yuanshan.
“Master, something happened!” Liu Yuanshan seemed to have run over in a hurry, sweating profusely. He grabbed Xie Tingyue’s sleeve and pulled him aside, lowering his voice, “He Yuanqi wants to take Madam Shen San as his concubine!”
He Yuanqi, the Head of the He family, was ugly and bad-mannered. He had a grudge against the Qi family and his Nephew bullied his Younger Brother Xie Tingxing in the academy.
Madam Shen San, a servant of his Xie family, had excellent dyeing skills and was about to start a wave of fashion. She was the one who made the Indigo Cloth, which would help make a lot of money later.
Xie Tingyue’s eyes suddenly narrowed. This He Yuanqi was so disgusting, and his hands even extended this long, that he came to poach his people?
If I don’t clean you up this time, I will be really letting down your sincerity.
“Did she accept it? How did they meet? What did Madam Shen say?”
Liu Yuanshan: “It was said that they met by chance on the street, and he fell in love at first sight and couldn’t forget her even for a moment. The betrothal gift was very high, and he was very sincere. He even said that he would treat Madam Shen San’s Daughter as if she were his own… Shen San is not interested now, but she has been a widow for many years, and a woman misses a family. I’m afraid it will be difficult to say for sure in the future.”
The two people’s eyes met. They were talking about marriage, but their eyes had hidden dark meanings.
Madam Shen San made the Indigo cloth and Xie Tingyue was very optimistic about it. He gave directions and she was working overtime. At this time, He Yuanqi came over to talk about taking her as a concubine, so what did he know? Was he interested in Madam Shen San as a person, or was it her skills and future business opportunities?
Liu Yuanshan himself was also very skeptical, but he carefully inquired about the information and found out that there were no signs that He Yuanqi had already known about the Indigo Cloth and that he was optimistic about it. It was not surprising that Madam Shen San had a good heart and someone took a fancy to her.
However — businessmen always prioritized profits.
Never underestimate the power of these four words.
Xie Tingyue thought for a while, “You go back and carefully monitor this matter, don’t disturb Madam Shen San too much, and give her room to think – I don’t think she would want to marry a person with low moral character, even if he is rich. I will personally see Madam Shen San later.”
Liu Yuanshan: “En.”
Coincidentally, Qi Wenhai was in the restaurant today, and Xie Tingyue arrived at the door. Naturally, someone reported to him and he came out to greet him. Just as he heard He Yuanqi’s plan, he was so furious that his fan flew out of his hand: “He actually attacked you! My fight with him is the enmity between our two families. I just want to be friends with you, but he’s causing trouble for you too!”
“No, I have to duel with him!”
Qi Wenhai rolled up his sleeves and walked out aggressively.
He was wearing a scholar’s robe, with clear eyebrows and eyes, exuding a scholarly aura, however, his tone of voice and the way he walked were full of martial artists’ aura, and he himself was a profit-making merchant and engaged in business…
The whole person’s temperament was full of various contradictions, but they blended together quite subtly, forming a unique atmosphere.
Xie Tingyue looked at him and suddenly laughed out loud, coming forward to stop him.
Qi Wenhai’s eyes widened, “It seems like I’ve been eavesdropping on you every time we meet, but I really didn’t mean to. If you consider me a Brother, don’t stop me. I have to kill that He person today!”
Xie Tingyue said calmly, “If he dies so easily, he won’t be able to feel the humiliation and embarrassment of being slapped in the face. Isn’t that regrettable?”
Qi Wenhai’s eyes suddenly lit up, “Do you have a way to deal with that bastard?”
Xie Tingyue: “Are you going to Jinxiu Garden in three days?”
Qi Wenhai nodded.
Xie Tingyue: “Can you bring someone with you?”
“Do you want to go?” Qi Wenhai’s eyes brightened, with a look of ‘I know’, “You want to deal with him in front of everyone!”
Xie Tingyue smiled and glanced at the main hall of the restaurant: “You won’t invite me in?”
Qi Wenhai immediately realized that the door was not the right place to talk! He immediately turned around and led Xie Tingyue upstairs and directly into a private room.
After walking for such a short distance, he realized it in his mind. 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 must be careful. A long face means a big face, and losing face means a big fall. If we take out things that cannot be taken out by others and sell it for the highest price then we will be powerful; We will be more powerful, and will have more money and a bigger face, and we can afford the most expensive things. If we buy more, others will be convinced; if you can’t sell your things and you don’t have any money, won’t you just disgrace yourself?”
Putting everything else aside, buying and selling things is the first priority. As he spoke, Qi Wenhai took out the things he had prepared and showed them to Xie Tingyue one by one, “This is the Red Coral from the East China Sea. It’s not big nor small, quite rare, but it’s a bit thick and heavy, I’m afraid it can’t compare to… this, Old Crater Blood Jade, the color is extremely rare, but a little bit small, and this…”
As things passed by, Qi Wenhai’s face became darker and darker, and he even started biting his fingernails.
The more he looked at the things, the more dissatisfied he was!
“This gathering is related to the gifts presented to the Prince’s Mansion. Apart from the Mu family, everyone with a good reputation will go, and there may even be a big shot in a white dragon suit… I heard that the turtle grandson surnamed He got good things. I’m afraid these may not be comparable, what should we do, Brother Xie?!”
After many days of anxiety accumulated, Qi Wenhai immediately gave in and no longer acted recklessly, speaking like his little brother.
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Chu Mansion.
Qin Ping bent down and reported the latest news to Chu Mu in a low voice.
“Jinxiu Garden?” Chu Mu narrowed his eyes.
Qin Ping lowered his head, “Yes. The Chamber of Commerce and Lanying Herb will be auctioned in three days. We just have 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, his face expressionless and no waves in his eyes.
Qin Ping didn’t dare to speak anymore, he stepped back and made preparations.
Chu Mu sat in front of the window for a long time, motionless, his eyes like dark glass reflecting the dark sky.
Many things were by no means as simple as imagined.
Hope everything will go well!
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