The afternoon sun shines through the branches of the pines and cypresses, and falls on a large bluestone by the pool, mottled points of light like white elves, next to a delicate pavilion.

Hua Yingrong sat elegantly at the stone table, her pretty face bathed in the oncoming spring breeze, showing a little lazy. It is to feel the tranquility of this afternoon, and my eyes fall on the budding lotus flower in the lake.

The reason why she chose to go south this time was to sit in Hangzhou to deal with the further development of United Money Village; The second is to come for the problems encountered by Suzhou silk.

For a long time, Suzhou United Bank has been responsible for the procurement of silk for United Trading House.

However, it was inevitable that there would be accidents, and the United Trading House had just signed a large order with the Portuguese, and as a result, the United Money House was boycotted by the silk merchants of Suzhou, so that they could not purchase enough silk in Suzhou.

Sometimes I have to admit that she is right! Daming not only likes infighting in officialdom, but also in this shopping mall, which is obviously a win-win situation, but these Suzhou silk merchants have to break the net.

The woman in purple is in her twenties, but she has followed Hua Yingrong since she was a child. Like many of her companions, she went from a little girl to a shrewd and capable woman, from a maid to a manager who was in charge of her own affairs.

The purple-clothed woman's real surname is Li, and because she prefers cyan, she has the name Li Qinghua.

She skillfully brewed the tea, and then said with a sad face: "Miss, I have risen to seventeen taels and one horses, and they still refuse to let go, should we raise it again?" ”

"Up? How else can it go up? Hua Yingrong stretched out her jade hand and gracefully picked up the teacup, and asked sarcastically.

The woman in purple had an idea in her heart, but said softly: "If it really doesn't work, let's make no profit this time, it is estimated that a few of them will be willing to sell silk to us!" ”

"Why should we compromise like this? Originally, the silk horse was less than ten taels, and we gave them eleven taels, and their gang probably forgot? Who gave them so many orders over the years, and who opened up the Western trade routes, and now they want to take revenge, why should we get used to them! Hua Yingrong took a sip of tea and said indifferently.

The sadness on the purple-clothed woman's face remained unchanged, but she reminded in a low voice: "Miss, but ...... We can't explain to the Portuguese side, I heard that the liquidated damages are ten times the compensation! ”

If she had a choice, she would naturally not want to back down like this. It's just that this list is related to a high amount of liquidated damages, so she has to focus on the overall situation, even if she doesn't make money, she can't breach the contract.

"I know! They just know about this liquidated damages, so they want to force us to comply, and even want us to hand over the control of this Western route! Hua Yingrong nodded slightly, but then said seriously: "But so what? Dead butcher Zhang, don't eat mixed pigs, they are actually not as important as they imagined! After a pause, he glanced at the woman in purple again and said, "There are some things you don't know yet, and we are actually not as bad as you think!" ”

The wealth possessed by the United Merchant Group is too staggering, especially the gold mines in Luzon have produced a steady stream of gold, but these things are considered the biggest secret of the United Merchant Group, and non-core personnel cannot know about it.

The woman in purple moved slightly, knowing that Miss had never been a willful person, so she immediately verified: "Miss, are we really going to break the net with them?" ”

"We are not fish, and they are not nets, only stones and eggs!" Hua Yingrong glanced at the woman in purple with dissatisfaction, and then asked lightly, "How is the matter I told you to do?" ”

"The slaves and maids have all been done according to the instructions of the young lady, and the silver from Hangzhou has also arrived!" The purple-clothed woman's face was slightly straight, and she nodded heavily.

Hua Yingrong put down the teacup gently, and said without hesitation: "Then let's advance!" Don't be cautious anymore, you can just make a big splash and have people put up the notices! ”

"Miss, will such an action be too big, the Wang family has a good relationship with the prefect of Suzhou, I'm afraid it is!" The woman in purple was shocked, and reminded carefully.

"The prefect of Suzhou? If he really intervenes, someone will naturally teach him to be a man! Hua Yingrong narrowed her eyes slightly, and waved her hand confidently: "Are you going to be busy?" With me here, you don't have to be afraid anymore, and the name of United Money Bank will be launched in Suzhou City! ”

The extension of the battle in the mall is likely to be a political wrestling, but with Lin Haoran officially entering the core of the court, and her husband is simply wise and demonic, but she has far more influence than the ordinary Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites.

Now, they have a greater reliance on the United Bank, but they don't have to worry too much about the coveted eyes of the local squires and officials, and they can even let the United Bank try to get involved in the silver ticket business.

The woman in purple immediately responded respectfully and strode away. When she arrived in the outer courtyard, she instructed the two shopkeepers waiting in the living room that she was already going to make waves in Suzhou Mansion.

In Suzhou City, there is a faint scene of decadence.

Due to the increase in overseas orders, more and more women have joined the ranks of weavers in recent years. It's just that the sudden shutdown or reduction of production in various workshops has made some of them redundant, and even reduced to glorious laid-off weavers.

It's just that apart from the weavers, it is impossible for these women to find another decent job in the city of Suzhou, at most they are engaged in rough work such as washing dishes and laundry.

Zhou Hui is like this, since she was fired, the family can only rely on the meager income of her husband working on the docks, which makes their lives suddenly difficult.

The most she does every day is to go back to her original workshop and want her to be hired back by the original shopkeeper. But when I went back today, there was no movement in the workshop, and no one was working anymore.

"Hurry up and wash it, or your wages will be deducted!" The owner of the restaurant looked very obese and scolded Zhou Hui, who was slightly stunned. Originally, he coveted Zhou Hui's appearance, but after seeing this woman not go to the Tao, it became extremely difficult.

Zhou Hui knew the other party's thoughts, but thinking of the two children at home who were waiting to be fed, she endured all this silently, and seemed to wash these dishes and plates more diligently.

The owner of the restaurant had just left, but a woman in her forties touched it.

When she saw Zhou Hui who was washing dishes, her eyes stepped forward as if they were shining brightly, and she pulled Zhou Hui up and said, "Zhou Hui, I finally found you, come with me!" ”

"What's the matter? The previous Boss Zhu was rehired back, or do we have a new job? Zhou Hui looked at her so excited, and her eyes immediately lit up slightly and asked.

The woman's face pretended to be displeased, but she complained: "It's not a matter of work, but a fortune!" ”

"Don't be kidding, I'm going to wash the dishes!" Zhou Hui's eyes suddenly dimmed, but he responded rationally.

"What kind of dishes are you washing, just follow me!" The woman glanced at the pile of bowls and pans on the ground with disgust, but she couldn't help but drag Zhou Hui away from here.

The same situation is playing out all over Suzhou City.