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It can be said that Chen Zhirong's actions are tantamount to humiliation for Wu Gongzi.

Then, Wu Gongzi is so ashamed and lost, needless to mention.

It's just that as Wu Gongzi fled from "Yuerong Fang" in despair, this farce finally ended.

Because they also had to buy gifts for Chen Zhirong, Cui Qianxue, and Su Xiuning, Zhao Junchen and others did not leave the "Yuerong Fang", but just silently watched the back of Wu Gongzi leaving.

When Wu Gongzi left, Zhao Junchen suddenly sighed, turned his head to Chen Zhirong and asked, "Although this Wu Gongzi has a bit of a gentleman's temperament, he doesn't seem to be a wicked person, and he is also kind to you...... And why did you humiliate him like this? ”

Chen Zhirong replied with a smile: "This has nothing to do with good intentions or malice, but a matter of position." ”

Between answers, although Chen Zhirong was smiling, her expression was extremely serious.

In fact, how Wu Gongzi felt had nothing to do with Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen didn't care, and the question just now was just a casual remark, but Chen Zhirong's answer was meaningful.

"Position? This Chen Zhirong is extremely confident, I haven't expressed my inclination and position, but she already considers herself my woman......"

Between thoughts, Zhao Junchen shook his head and smiled, but then opened his mouth and diverted the topic, saying: "Presumably, soon, someone will send those two crystal pancreas back, and I will transfer them to Miss Su and Miss Cui at that time...... Now that the idlers have left, the three girls continue to choose gifts, and there are many new and interesting products in the 'Yuerong Fang'. It's not just two crystal pancreas. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Chen Zhirong, Su Xiuning, and Cui Qianxue all nodded. I also regained my interest.

When the three daughters continued to choose gifts in the "Yuerong Fang", it was inconvenient for Zhao Junchen to accompany them. He sat aside and continued to rest, and waved his hand to beckon Li Lai, the shopkeeper of "Yuerong Fang", and planned to chat with Li Lai, not only to take the opportunity to investigate Li Lai's character and ability, but also to explore the specific business situation of "Yuerong Fang" in Xuzhou.

Just now, although Zhao Junchen chose to take the initiative to retreat, Li Lai still felt that Zhao Junchen had an extraordinary background, so after he was summoned by Zhao Junchen, he was also cautiously accompanied. Basically, there are questions to be answered.

After asking a few words, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but be more satisfied when he saw that Li Lai answered appropriately and was quite anxious.

However, it is inconvenient for Zhao Junchen to identify himself now, so he did not promise anything to Li Lai, but changed the topic and asked: "Speaking of which, I came here with a few young ladies today not to buy things. Instead, I wanted to find a restaurant called 'Zhiweixuan'. As far as I know, the restaurant was originally open here, so we went in, partly because we wanted to buy some gifts to give. On the other hand, it is also to find out the situation of 'Zhiweixuan'...... Well, what news does Shopkeeper Li know? Is this restaurant out of business? Or do you change places and re-operate? ”

Li Lai smiled: "It turns out that you and a few young ladies came to the shop today to inquire about the news of 'Zhiweixuan', and it seems that the shop is wiped out this time...... Please rest assured. 'Zhiweixuan' has not been closed, but has been reopened in a different place. However, it is far from here, and you still need to go to the west of the city to find it...... The path in Xuzhou is complex. The contemptible person can't say clearly for a while, so I might as well send a guy in the store to lead the way for you. ”

Zhao Junchen nodded and smiled: "Since this is the case, thank you to Shopkeeper Li." ”

"Whereever, childe, you are a distinguished guest, this is all as it should be." Li Lai said politely: "Actually, the boss of 'Zhiweixuan' is also my friend, so I was able to buy this shop from him, and now I bring some guests to the door for him, which is also a due friendship between friends." ”

Zhao Junchen was a little curious in his heart, and asked: "As far as I know, this 'Zhiweixuan' is a well-known old store and has an excellent reputation, how could it suddenly change places and re-operate?" Wouldn't that affect business? ”

Li Lai sighed: "Son, after you came to Xuzhou, you should also feel that since the opening of the Lu Canal, Xuzhou has been declining day by day, and it can no longer be compared with the past, no matter what business you do, it is difficult to make money." Even a century-old store like 'Zhiweixuan' has lost a lot of money over the years, so I had no choice but to move out of the bustling downtown and resell the store to me, changing to a remote place to barely maintain, but it was also a helpless move. ”

After the opening of this waterway, not only the annual transportation of the Ming Dynasty became more and more smooth, but also greatly reduced the annual flood of the Yellow River, which can be said to be a matter of merit.

However, the canal bypassed Xuzhou for various reasons, and for a city like Xuzhou, which relied on shipping to maintain its prosperity, the opening of the canal was nothing less than a catastrophe.

After the opening of the canal, although the waterway in Xuzhou has not been abolished, it is only allowed to be used in the off-season every year, and during the peak season from March to September every year, the Xuzhou waterway will be blocked and completely closed, and all ships will be transferred to the canal.

In fact, this year, due to the relationship between Emperor Deqing's southern tour, the closure of the Xuzhou waterway was slightly delayed, and when the southern patrol fleet left Xuzhou, the Xuzhou waterway will be closed again and will not be reopened until September.

As a result, Xuzhou's economy and people's livelihood are naturally in decline.

Zhao Junchen naturally understands this situation, and today he witnessed the depression in Xuzhou, nodded and said: "This is also a helpless thing, after the opening of the canal, although Xuzhou will have some losses, but the merit lies in the people and the court, so it has to make a trade-off." ”

Li Lai said again: "And the Wu Gongzi just now, because the 'Rongfa Boat Company' run by his family is rooted in Xuzhou, it has lost the scenery of the past, and it has only barely maintained its ...... over the years Childe, don't look at him just now, but one hundred and seventy-six taels of silver is by no means a small amount for him...... To tell the truth, if it weren't for the large number of people in the 'Rongfa Boat Company' and the hundreds of boatmen and porters still working today, with the difficult situation of the 'Rongfa Boat Company' today, I 'Yuerong Fang' would not have to be afraid of him. ”

Hearing Li Lai say this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but think thoughtfully.

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ps: Well, today's second update!

…… (To be continued......) I1292