Chapter 52 The Front Yard and the Main Building
The ignition of the new iron furnace is actually similar to the modern groundbreaking ceremony. Especially Qin Bai plays a passerby, which is nothing more than a formality. The only surprise was that the young man who was the chief priest had met once, and after inquiring, he knew that he was He Wenxian, the seventh young master of the He Mansion.
However, the identities and statuses of the two sides are too far apart, and Qin Bai has no intention of stepping forward to make friends. Finally, at the end of the ceremony, I entered the reserved program of the big foodie country - eating and drinking a meal. So everyone returned to Chu Yuan again.
Some high-status guests were welcomed into the main building, and Qin Bai and these people were arranged in the front yard. There were quite a few people, with more than 20 tables in total.
Qin Bai is at the six tables in front of him, and the people who can sit here are all famous in Jingjiazhuang, as well as the characters of the masters on the nearby Jianghu Road, not just looking at the strength. For example, Qin Bai saw Zhao Hao of the Salt Gang sitting at the back table. How to say, his power should be much stronger than Xiaohongling, but because he has not yet set up his own door, he cannot be called "master", so he only has the qualification of "entourage".
Qin Bai sat down in his seat and immediately attracted the attention of his fellow tablemates.
"This little brother, is he quite faced?"
"Lift love, East Erfang Bai Er."
"Oh, it's the little red ridge, right?"
"Hehe, look at how majestic the little cubs are now? At a young age, you can be on an equal footing with us! ”
"Hahaha......"
In the face of ridicule, Qin Bai was silent, and even the smile on his face did not decrease in the slightest. These people all have knives, and Xiaohongling can't compare to them in terms of strength. Qin Bai didn't want to provoke a few enemies inexplicably because of the dispute of words.
"Little brother, you have a good temper, huh?" There was a bearded man on the side who smiled and nodded, "Bai Er, if you want to stay in Jingjiazhuang for a long time, you have to look at the people under your hands, and the two of them, hehe, your temper is better, it's good after all!" ”
Qin Bai also smiled and nodded at the beard. After sitting down, this is the first person to show kindness to himself. However, that kindness is still very limited, and so far, no one has taken the initiative to introduce themselves. Obviously, Qin Bai faced the collective disregard of those people.
After coming, Qin Bai also inquired about some guests to prevent his eyes from being black in the future. I happen to know this beard, he is known as Hei Yaxiong, and he is one of the largest grocery stores in Jingjiazhuang.
The grocery store here is basically engaged in collecting stolen goods. However, unlike other grocery stores, Hei Yaxiong not only does shop business, but also collects stolen goods at the door, and he is not afraid of the bandit village eating black at all, or in other words, some small gangs are afraid of being blacked by Black Yaxiong's gang. I even heard that sometimes they join forces with other gangs to "do some big business" outside.
"White two is two, right?" Someone on the other side suddenly spoke, "Since it's a coincidence today, I just happened to have something to tell you." The IOU that Zhou Lai asked the shopkeeper Zhou had already been transferred to me. I just want to ask, how many days can you get together the money? ”
"May I ask ...... you?"
"Silver Hook Casino, Xiao Teng."
The people around him showed that kind of smile that was watching the show. Hei Yaxiong introduced Qin Bai with a smile: "This Teng Ye's gambling house is making money every day, and what is even more powerful is that he dares to put any money in print." Bai Er, don't delay the money you owe, he is profitable and black. Hehe. ”
"It's about you!"
"Cut!"
It can be seen that there is some disagreement between Hei Yaxiong and that Xiao Teng, but they are afraid of each other, and here it is a verbal dispute.
However, forbearance does not mean weakness, Qin Bai said: "Master Teng, I did give Shopkeeper Zhou an IOU. But it's better to give it in a few months? ”
"Did you write the deadline above? Since there is no time limit, according to the rules, I take out the IOU, and you have to pay it back. ”
"Hehe, can I take out the money and write an IOU?"
"I don't care. I'll give you three days. You can't get the money for three days, so I swept your East Erfang and arrested your people to pay off the debt. ”
Unexpectedly, at this time, Hei Yaxiong spoke again: "Xiao Teng, sooner or later, the mixed rivers and lakes will encounter ups and downs, why don't you leave a line?" You can't relax for a few days, at most it's a good profit, right? ”
Unexpectedly, Xiao Teng sneered: "Hehe, relax for a few days?" Will he wait until he is cut off by the big dog's teeth? I'm looking for a dead man to ask for an account? This matter is not negotiable, it will be three days at most! ”
There was laughter all around, and those people looked at Qin Bai as if they were looking at a dead person. Black Yaxiong made a gesture to Qin Bai that he couldn't help. Qin Bai once again hugged his fist and thanked Black Yaxiong, no matter what his intentions were, he was always helping himself.
Then, Qin Bai smiled at Xiao Teng: "Master Teng, if you say three days, then I can't do it." However, at that time, I wrote to the shopkeeper Zhou in person, and the shopkeeper Zhou had to be present when the money was returned. When the time comes, the money and goods will be cleared. ”
Xiao Teng thought about it for a while, and felt that it was nothing, so he nodded and said, "Okay." In three days, I will ask Zhou Lai to ask you to go to your East Second Fang, you don't have tricks, get ready for money! ”
However, at this moment, a strange laugh sounded on the side: "Master Teng, aren't you afraid that this rabbit cub won't even live for three days?" ”
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Different from the rudeness of the men in the front yard, in the main building at this time, the sound of green smoke and silk bamboo is quite elegant. The people who can sit here are the first few people in Jingjiazhuang, and there are a few talents, which can be regarded as an embellishment in a sense.
However, the atmosphere at the table seemed to be depressing, and many people looked unnatural. The new iron furnace opened in Hefu and the production has increased significantly, which will definitely squeeze the market of several other companies.
On the contrary, the literati are already entertaining with poetry, and it is very lively. They cheered for Hefu one after another, congratulated the prosperous business, and played their role perfectly.
Although the heads of the major families will not appear on such an occasion, the top core members of each family who are present today are also present. And these people's eyes were communicating with each other, and finally focused on the Wang family and the Zhou family, who were in the lead. Finally, Wang Lianshan of the Wang family raised his wine glass and stood up, and saluted the inner family behind the curtain: "Third lady, Wang Mou will first salute your mansion." I wish your house a prosperous financial resource. ”
"Thank you! Fourth Uncle Wang. Yun Xi's voice came faintly from behind the curtains.
Wang Lianshan drank it all in one gulp: "Third lady, Wang represents several other families, and I still have something to ask." Can you come up with a charter? Your business is booming, and you can't let our neighbors drink the northwest wind, right? ”
"Huh." Yun Xi let out a few coquettish laughs, "Fourth Uncle Wang, what you said is a little too much, right?" Open the door to do business, and the He Mansion will never stop your neighbors. Even if your neighbors feel that business is not good, you can tell your concubine, who is willing to buy your mines, iron furnaces and shops at a fair price. ”
The faces of several people changed suddenly: "Third lady, what do you mean by this?" ”
"The meaning of the concubine body is to let you do what you can, how much to eat? Don't regret guarding the empty ancestral business at that time, it's better to buy more acres of land to eat and rent. Hee-hee-hee-hee......"