Vincent looked at the person in charge, he was older than Xu Qingzhi, and there were laugh lines at the corners of his eyes, but there was no smile in his eyes.

"What business?" Vincent asked.

The man said, "We have heard that a shipment of cloth is about to arrive at Mr. Vincent's firm, so we want to ask." ”

Vincent thought for a moment and said, "There are already buyers for this shipment, and you're late." ”

"The price is negotiable," he said with a smile, "and I don't know who the buyer is, but if Mr. Vinson is not convenient to come forward, we can negotiate with them." ”

"It's not about money," Vinson said, "and while it's important to make money, it's also important to have credibility." Since I have already sold the goods to them, I cannot sell them to you again, otherwise what will I do in the future? And we have signed a contract, this transaction is protected by law, and you will be held liable for breach of contract, please don't be embarrassed for me. ”

"Mr. Vincennes don't have to be nervous, we won't be difficult for you, as long as you tell us who the buyer is, we will solve the rest."

Vincent shook his head, "I am not obligated to disclose the buyer's information to you, if you like the products of my foreign company, please come early next time." ”

The man glanced at Vincent and smiled more attentively, "In this case, we won't bother Mr. Vincent, I hope there will be a chance to cooperate with you in the future." ”

"Of course," Vincent echoed, sending a few people away. Then he ran to the corner, took out his gun, held it in his arms and sat down.

Outside, night had fallen, and four people with hurried expressions got into the carriage.

"The boss hasn't done what he said, go back and prepare to receive the punishment," said a man, who was the leader.

"If you had scared him again, he might have said it," said the other man.

"What do you know, scare him again, will he still be able to do business with us in the future?" The man said, "I think the boss meant to scare him." In fact, who did that batch of goods sell to, he didn't say that it was also obvious, he went out to eat with others at noon. ”

"What the hell does the boss mean, let us scare him, we can't scare him yet."

"I think it should be to make this foreigner have a little scruples, and he can't do business in the future."

The carriage crept into the night, and the sound of the wheels faded away. Vincent holds his hand. The gun sat for a while before he got up, opened the door, looked out, and after making sure that no one was there, he went back to his lodgings lightly.

63.

After the new batch of foreign cloth arrived, Lin Hongwen went to Fu's shop and asked the tailor to cut some summer dresses. The fabric was thinner and softer than the previous one, and it was perfect for summer wear, and it sold very well. Lin Hongwen pondered for a while, reported the size to the tailor, and made a suit for Ru Ting to take.

Ru Ting was very happy to see him, and when Lin Hongwen handed over the gift box, she was still a little surprised.

"I said I brought it to you last time", Lin Hongwen said with a smile, "Take it apart and see if you like it." ”

Ru Ting opened the gift box, a well-made dress was lying quietly inside, she reached out and touched it gently, it was very soft.

"Is this really for me?" Ru Ting looked at Lin Hongwen with blank eyes.

"Yes", Lin Hongwen said with a smile, "The size is my approximate estimate, you have time to try it, and if it is not suitable, you can change it." ”

Ru Ting picked up the dress and measured it, then turned her head to look at Lin Hongwen, "How do you know my size?" ”

"I guess it", Lin Hongwen said, "I have also been doing this business for a while, and I still have this eyesight." ”

Ru Ting hooked the corners of her mouth, "I thought my brother had read countless people, and he knew the figure of others at a glance." ”

"You are a girl's family, why do you always say these things that are not serious", Lin Hongwen shook his head, "Hurry up, I still have something to do, I have to go." ”

"You're just leaving", Ru Ting reached out and grabbed his cuffs, "I haven't changed it for you yet." ”

"Let's see it next time", Lin Hongwen patted her hand gently, "If it's not suitable, don't forget to change it." ”

Ru Ting let go of her hand, lowered her head, and said a little unhappily, "If you are in such a hurry next time, don't come." ”

"Okay, listen to you", Lin Hongwen teased her.

"You man!" Ru Ting looked up and glared at him.

"Got it", Lin Hongwen reached out and stroked the hair in Ru Ting's ear, "Next time I'll stay until you pick me up, okay?" ”

Ru Ting pursed her lips and was happy, and Lin Hongwen also turned around and went out with a smile.

Lin Hongwen once joked about Zhou Shiying before, saying that Sister Hong would not give anything valuable, but would give clothes. Zhou Shiying said what do you know, good-looking clothes are much more attractive to women than men. Lin Hongwen didn't believe it before, but when Ru Ting opened the gift box today, the momentary look made him convinced.

64.

――Zhengyang Street He Kee Commercial Bank――

Yao Shunchang was pouring tea for He Gui, the tea tasted fragrant, and He Gui also praised it. Yao Shunchang took a sip of tea and said, "Brother, I inquired about what you asked me to inquire about, and you guessed right, it is Hezhong Commercial Bank." ”

"Sit down?" He Gui asked.

"Sit down," Yao Shunchang said, "I also bought one on purpose, and the color and texture are exactly the same as what you said." ”

"They are young, and they can be regarded as capable," He Gui said, "You were put on a table by them back then, and it was normal." ”

"Brother, don't look at their young age", Yao Shunchang sneered and said, "The heart can be ruthless." ”

"Oh? How so? He Gui asked.

"I heard that at that time, the shops on Xinxing Street were all coquettish, and they forced an old man to death in order to get in."

"This ......" He Gui shook his head, "This rumor is not credible, how can an old businessman be forced to death by a few descendants?" ”

"I also heard that the old man had a son-in-law who was very good at gambling, and his family often helped him pay off his gambling debts, and later even lost the deed of the shop to the people of the United Commercial Company. So the men of the merchant houses came and took their shops, and drove the old man out. The old man's daughter was pregnant at the time, and later died in childbirth, and the old man also hanged herself. ”

"It's only natural to repay debts," He Gui said, "There's nothing to say." ”

"Brother, why don't you understand?"

"Understand what?"

"If you think about this matter in reverse, those juniors need a shop to open a commercial house, and the shops on Xinxing Street can be established, and there is no place for them. But there is the owner of a shop, his son-in-law is addicted to gambling, and the shop is so bad that he can't make ends meet", Yao Shunchang looked at He Gui, "Brother, do you understand?" ”

"You mean, they knew that the old man's son-in-law was a gambler, and they deliberately found someone to cheat him, so that he could finally give them the deed?" He Gui asked.

"That's what I thought," Yao said, "and when people told me about it, I reacted the same way you did. What is there to repay debts? But then they put it together, I think these people are not simple, and when I think about what happened back then, I feel even more wrong. ”

"No one has seen this with their own eyes, but it's just speculation. But if it's really like what you said, then these descendants are indeed not fuel-efficient lamps", He Gui pressed his aching knee, "There are contacts in business, we don't have to rush for a while, anyway, they are just a small fight now, since they didn't offend us, we don't have to quarrel with them." ”

"But they robbed you of your goods," Mr. Yao said.

"This is not a robbery," He Gui said, "Originally, the American went to find them first, and I also asked people to scare him, and it is estimated that the American will have to think about it in his heart when he does business with them in the future, and this is enough." ”

"But ......"

"I've heard you talk about your previous things", He Gui interrupted him, "They put you together, but that's also because you provoked others first, you stole their patterns, and you still expect them to eat this loss quietly?" What are you doing for you? ”

Yao Shunchang was blocked and had nothing to say, He Gui glanced at him and continued, "You listen to me, even if this matter is over, don't mention it again in the future, you know?" ”

"Got it", Yao Shunchang responded unhappily.

"By the way, yesterday the Friendship Association held a meeting, and the junior surnamed Xu was followed by a young man, I looked a little familiar, do you know who he is?" He Gui asked.

"Left and right are just buddies of their trading firm," Mr. Yao said.

"Go and inquire," He Gui said, "I think the surname Xu treats him differently from others." ”

"Got it", Yao Shunchang responded, "Brother, don't worry, I'm sure to inquire." ”