Desheng Building played the sign "Shandong Standard Charter" early this morning, and the door was setting up a color shed to spread felt. In the private room on the second floor of Desheng Building, Du Niang and the three brothers of the Miao family were drinking tea and discussing things. Outside the door, Wei Keren and a few sturdy executioners stood in the aisle leading to the back hall, their expressions serious. A group of people wearing crooked hats and slanting eyes fluttered up from the stairs, and Bai Zhiqing, the leader of the Jinan Mansion Knife Handle Gang, and Qian Xigui, the master, walked into the hotel with more than a dozen ruffians horizontally, and the shopkeeper of Desheng Building hurriedly greeted them.

"Where's the standard shopkeeper? Let's congratulate! ”

The shopkeeper of Desheng Building didn't dare to slack off: "Bai Ye, Qian Ye, Wu Dongjia and Miao Dongjia are in the upstairs private room, you are one step higher, one step higher." He led them upstairs. Bai Zhiqing asked his subordinate Qingpi to stay for tea, and he only went upstairs with Master Qian. Coming to the door, Wei Keren took a step forward and stopped the way without saying a word. The shopkeeper of Desheng Building hurriedly stepped forward and said: "This is the white master of the knife handle gang, the Qian master, knowing that your account is good for opening, I am here to congratulate you." Wei Keren looked at the two of them and waved his hand to let them pass. Bai Zhiqing didn't look at it directly, and when he walked by Wei Keren's side, he deliberately coughed, and spit out a mouthful of phlegm to the ground half a foot beside Wei Keren, laughing. Wei Keren clenched the handle of the knife angrily, snorted heavily, and the executioner behind him pulled out half a foot of the knife with a bang. Qian Xigui whispered: "Big brother, this guy is not a good guy, I think I have to act at the opportunity, and I can't do it brutally." ”

Bai Zhiqing didn't listen at all, "Women, what he eats is his businessman, it's not a big deal, and there is no oil and water." ”

The two pushed the door in.

"Ho, a few big shopkeepers are here, just don't need my little brother to slip my legs, take all the pieces" He sat down as he spoke, took the teacup and poured himself a cup of tea.

Second Brother Miao hurriedly came up to take care of it: "It turned out to be Brother Bai, it's a coincidence, let's have a drink together." ”

Bai Zhiqing squinted his eyes: "Drinking is naturally indispensable, let's talk about the business first, you are clear about the rules, Miao Er, you are clear, Wu Dadong's family is a newcomer, you should take care of it more, everyone who does not follow the rules is not good-looking." ”

"Ha, the rules of your account are really consulted," I stood up. Second Brother Miao hurriedly pulled me to sit down. Fourth Brother Miao handed Bai Zhisheng twenty taels of silver: "Master Bai, be happy, take care of it."

Bai Zhiqing shook it in his hand, and bared his teeth for joy: "A few big proprietors are on the road, and the knife handle gang is the civil tax collector division of this Jinan Mansion, and the two proprietors will each pay twenty taels per month in the future, and the brothers will make your business peaceful." This rule is raised by everyone, and everyone is comfortable abiding by the rules, right? After saying that, no one looked at him, and he went out with his robe.

The typical one who collects protection money does not send a horse boy first, and it is directly the boss who comes out of the stage, which is really a good level. Second Brother Miao was afraid that I would get angry, so he never let go of one hand. "Fourth, you should take care of Miss Du to drink tea, drink tea." In fact, Du Niang will not use her force if I do not encounter a threat or I give an order, of course, it is best for my opponents to pray that this scene does not occur, otherwise if this cold beauty turns into a terminator, Jinan Mansion can plan to rebuild.

Boss Miao also persuaded me: "Brother Xian, listen to your second brother, there is no need to be indiscriminate with this kind of subordinate." We just want to come out with this breath, and we can't smash today's scene, if the opening field is smashed, who will dare to come to the door in the future. Harmony makes money, harmony makes money. ”

I said to the second brother of Miao, "I said second brother, you have loosened my clothes, they are about to tear up their long robes." You look at the dress I am wearing, and you add pleats to me, this is not what a brother should do, you are envious, jealous and hateful. Miao Laosi choked and coughed, almost unable to take this breath.

In the lobby, Bai Zhiqing said to Qian Xigui: "This trader is quite arrogant, and the master specializes in all kinds of dissatisfaction." Wait a while and see if he is soft, we will eat his mother's food, if he still hums, let him understand that Lao Tzu is not Chen Chaogui's wreck, and smashed him for me. A few green skins were so happy that they couldn't find the north, so they sat down at the table and ordered the tea and fruits.

The 100,000 welcome firecrackers at the door of Desheng Building sounded a stick of incense densely, almost before noon, the guests came one after another, these people were not empty-handed, the gifts were handed over by the guys behind them, and the pieces and gift lists came to the door and handed over to Uncle Zhang, the account room of the Miao family who temporarily served as the master of ceremonies, Uncle Zhang cleared his throat and read out loudly.

The Miao brothers and I were entertaining guests in the depths of the lobby, Miao Boss and the second brother stood behind me, the official characters were dotted with them, Miao Lao Si and Lao Wu stood on both sides of me, and the merchants were received by them.

Uncle Zhang stood on the steps of the door and sang the name of the guest: "Descendant of Yasheng, the former army of Zhangqiu, the Meng family and the big shopkeeper of the eighteen auspicious families in Beijing, Luhang, and the general number of Ruifuxiang, Mr. Meng Luochuan!"

As soon as I heard it, this is a rare business legend in Jinan Mansion in a century. He turned around and said to the Miao brothers: "The big shopkeeper of the Meng family is here, let's all go to greet him, don't lose your courtesy." Miao Boss and Miao Er both nodded in agreement.

We all hurried to the door. I'll make a gesture first: "Meng Dong's family can come in person, which really makes our small factory shine, fortunately!" ”

Mr. Meng Luochuan was in his early fifties, dressed in a satin robe but without a hat, and unlike other businessmen, he had a straight waist and a straight nose and a square mouth. He hurriedly returned the salute: "Wu Dongjia, I have admired you for a long time, a few days ago I heard that you returned to China alone, started from scratch, and created a great business in a year, and thought that he was a white-haired old man who was strategizing. It's not okay to be old and not accept the old. Today, I am here to congratulate, Wishing you prosperity, and I am making gold every day! He laughed loudly, as if no one was around. A few of us walked forward together. Lao Zhang didn't dare to slack off and quickly took the gift list.

I said, "At the beginning of the trumpet, I still ask my seniors for guidance on everything." ”

Mr. Meng Luochuan laughed: "I can't talk about it, our generation is old, and the business world is changing fast, so we can't keep up." Your three turns and one ring are all foreign things, this foreign thing can be sold to foreigners to make a fortune, that is much stronger than our buckles and ropes to earn the silver of the Qing Kingdom, okay, you will not be busy for a while, you have to break the old decay and pull one of them, two, three. ”

Boss Miao came over to pick up Mr. Meng and sat at the main table to talk. I motioned for Uncle Zhang to continue to receive the next merchant.

Bai Zhiqing and the others were stunned when they saw Mr. Meng's enthusiasm, exchanged glances with each other, put away their arrogant demeanor, and became regular, okay, come and learn the rules for us.

The guests walked in turn, and Second Brother Miao and I made a noise to the guests.

"Mr. Jingyu of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Shao Dong Jia Le Jingyu!"

This young master in Beijing is dressed up and has a snuff bottle, but he is very polite, I asked Miao Laosi to accompany him, this is also a corner, and Bai Jingqi of the later "Mansion Gate" is based on this young master.

"Mr. Zhang Baoquan, the owner of Jinan Longxiang cloth shop!" Lao Wu hurriedly went inside.

"Mr. Wang Guangzu, the owner of Jinan Hendry Watch Store!" This is an old acquaintance, and the watch that received me at the beginning didn't cheat me, so I had to have a drink with him.

"Mr. Zhao Zhiyong, the owner of Jinan Qingyutang!"

Bai Zhiqing became angry again: "Old Qian, look at these people who came, they are all business, and they are all for us, and we have to give them a good example today." For a while, take the small ones to smash hard, make a big noise and see. ”

Qian Xigui had some concerns: "The boss should not wait any longer, try the depth of the water, and be careful to sail the boat of ten thousand years." ”

Bai Zhiqing crooked his mouth: "Just be careful to make a lot of money, you have to let them know that Lord Ma has three eyes." ”

"Mr. Zhu Zhiyao, Director of Shanghai Dalong Machinery Factory!"

Finally saw a person in a suit, holding flowers, I naturally came forward to receive, after greeting this guy to see that this guy wants to talk deeply, handed over to Lao Wu to take to the next seat to serve, this may be a living key to open the big Shanghai market.

"Mr. Charlton, the head office of HSBC Bank in Shanghai!"

"Mr. Charlie Zheng, the general manager of Jardine Matheson in China!"

"Mr. Lawrence, the British Taishen & Co. in Beijing!"

"Ms. Lisa Hayes, Manager of DCH Machinery Hong Kong Representative Office!"

Four British businessmen came to congratulate in a row, not only the buyers and sellers in the field were looking sideways, Bai Zhiqing was also dumbfounded, a cup of tea was poured on his placket and he was unconscious, Master Qian reacted anyway, and hurriedly ordered a few words, and the green skins put down the tea bowl and went out of Desheng Building from the back door.

Master Qian quietly bit the ear of the Bai Da gang leader: "Big brother, it doesn't matter, it's all about business and sales, I heard that this kid has just come back from overseas, and it is not uncommon to know a few foreigners, maybe he hired a foreigner to support the field." ”

The big white gang leader finally came back to his senses, "Old money, why don't we take a look again?" ”

"Mr. Xu Shi'an, the chief of the Governor's Yamen Prudential Division!"

"Old Qian, this is the official man they handed over in the factory? A chief is nothing, he"

"Mr. Zhou Jidao, the prefect of Jinan Prefecture, the master of the Yamen knife and pen, was ordered to come to congratulate!"

"Mr. Liu Xiong, the prefect of Jinan Prefecture, was ordered to come to congratulate!"

Bai Zhiqing wanted to smear oil on the soles of his feet as soon as he pulled Master Qian's sleeves, this is the Ten Palaces Yama is in charge of the bull's head and horse noodles, and the knife handle gang can only gain a foothold by relying on the government officials of the Futai, and there is no shortage of offerings on weekdays, and I don't see these masters rewarding their faces, this is actually coming to congratulate at the same time, or by order, by whose order, is this not a lot of fishing, who can the master represent, but didn't the Lord of Futai let them come? If they were found, they would have to be locked in a prison and locked on the toilet.

"Mr. Somerset, Commercial Counsellor of the Legation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in China, and his wife!"

Bai Zhiqing was still wondering: "Great Britain, what kind of piece is this?" ”

Master Qian understands a little bit: "It's the UK, this kid's backer is a fucking British foreign official mansion, so we have to admit it now." ”

"Mr. and Mrs. Alfred of the Montague Family of Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland!"

The two of them couldn't take care of it, so they turned their heads and went to the back kitchen, narrowly avoiding Master Zhou's gaze. It's easy to run out of two streets, although you can still faintly hear the sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums, there is probably no threat, the two of them look at each other, the fire comes up again, of course I don't dare to find a field. Bai Zhiqing sat on the stone platform of a shop, and rolled up with his breath, "Grandma's, let the old ghost Chen give a little stroke, he knows that it is a mace to lie to us and say that it is a stick bone, you can't let this old ghost live in peace, go, give him a big gift for his dart board." ”