In the tea shop run by Li Shanlong, Qin Lao was leisurely humming a little song, lifting the exquisite tea lid, and blowing into the teacup little by little. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Two middle-aged stewards were crackling at the table next to them, nervously checking the accounts.

Soon, one of them stood up, with excitement on his face, and said: "Old Qin, the account estimate has been calculated, before dark today, the net profit of our seven shops can be overwhelmed by Li Nianxian's side by three thousand taels!" There are eight shops on Du Lao Chen's side, at least they can have a tie with us, that is to say, these are fifteen tea shops, and we will exceed her by six thousand taels! ”。

The other person slapped the abacus twice, also stopped and stood up, and said with an excited face: "According to rough estimates, Wang Lao in the suburbs can probably overpower the other party by more than a thousand taels, and in Huaning City, we won seven thousand taels!" ”。

"The overall situation has been decided......", Qin Lao took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "There is still half a day, even if she is capable, she will not be able to turn the tables."

At this time, a guy hurriedly ran from outside, with a anxious look on his face, and said respectfully: "Old Qin, Wang Dahu in the countryside sent someone to return twenty catties of tea, saying that he had bought it in a tea shop in the countryside."

Qin Lao was stunned for a moment, frowned, and said, "Wang Dahu bought tea in the countryside?" But then waved his hand and let the guy leave, just twenty pounds is not enough to change anything.

A quarter of an hour later, another guy came over and reported a case of being returned, and it was not much, only ten catties.

But the experienced and sensitive Qin Lao restrained his smile, and faintly sensed that something was wrong, he walked a few steps in the room, suddenly stood still, called in a henchman, and ordered: "You go outside and take a look to see what Li Nianxian is doing?" ”。

The henchman left, and the two middle-aged stewards in the room glanced at each other, puzzled, "Old Qin, is there any problem?" ”。

Qin Lao sat back in his seat and said suspiciously: "It's not clear, Li Nianxian shouldn't be so bold, but the old family master has personally spoken, don't compete maliciously, otherwise she will be disqualified, she shouldn't use small means in secret."

Not long after, the henchman came in from outside, his face was full of joy, and he said respectfully: "Old Qin, Li Nianxian's goods have been returned several times, and the largest one is fifty catties, and it is said that the person who bought the tea has already bought it in the countryside."

"Huh? She was also returned? Qin Lao's brows relaxed, and then he pondered for a moment, puzzled: "Why did those rich people suddenly start buying goods in the countryside?" Could it be that the Lu and Zhang families made a move? No, the market in the countryside is irrelevant, and savvy people like them wouldn't be so stupid."

A middle-aged steward showed surprise on his face and said with a smile: "Old Qin, don't you still understand this?" It must be our tea shop that is powerful! Steward Yang is sitting in the countryside, and he is definitely not idle, this kind of big order of fifty catties should be done by him personally."

The other person nodded again and again, with conceit in his eyes, and said: "Although the two of us and Steward Yang are not as good as the four old-timers of Old Qin, we have some ability, and I remember that the steward sent to the countryside by Li Nianxian is the bastard boy named Zhao Jue, who has only been in the company for two months, what do he know, it is estimated that he can't even play the abacus well now, and he still wants to fight with us!" ”。

As soon as Qin Lao was told by the two, he also felt a lot more cheerful in his heart, and nodded: "Well, Xiao Yang has also been doing it for more than ten years, and I still appreciate his ...... However, the returned tea leaves don't seem to be a small amount, Xiao Yang has so much energy alone? ”。

Doing business, negotiation is also very energy-consuming, a deal is reached, often half a day can not rest, their brother Yang is powerful, but also flesh and blood, a day can negotiate one or two orders are very good, and this is just after noon, has been returned several orders.

"Could it be that he's been running all these days and only achieved it today? Happened to get together? ", guessed one of the stewards.

Qin Lao nodded, the overall situation has been decided, and the countryside is just the icing on the cake, and it won't affect anything.

But after thinking about it, he still instructed the henchman: "You rush to the countryside as fast as you can, and go to Steward Yang to see what's going on!" Come back and let me know soon! ”。

The henchman said yes and hurried away.

Qin Lao walked to the table, looked at the statistics in the account book, and said to himself lightly: "It should be stable, but why am I not very down-to-earth in my heart......."

Huiyun Lane, Li Mansion.

In the depths of the mansion, Li Qian sat in the middle of the house, put away an invitation in gold font, and said with a hesitant expression: "The invitation of the county magistrate, invite my city to enjoy the moon and drink together that night, this can be tortur......ous."

Li Xing on the side said with a smile: "Master, your reputation in Huaning City is there, if the county magistrate doesn't invite you, then it can't be said, when the time comes, the master will go over and go through the motions, and come back when he is tired."

Li Qian nodded and said, "That's the same, anyway, I don't understand the splendid articles of those scholars, so I'll come back with a glass of wine."

After saying a few words about the city meeting, Li Qian said lightly: "Li Xing, what time is it?" ”。

Li Xing knew what Li Qian meant, and said, "Master, there are less than two hours before the end of the competition."

"It's coming".

Li Xing nodded and said, "At this time, they should have counted the accounts and rushed here."

Li Qian looked out the window and said quietly: "You say, what is the result of this competition?" ”。

Li Xing hesitated for a moment and said gently: "It is estimated that the situation on the side of Young Master Shanlong is slightly better."

"Just a little better?".

"This, after all, is three places, and Miss Nian Xian also has a few people who can be used, maybe someone will break out, and there may be any accidents."

Li Qian snorted, tapped his fingers on the table, and analyzed: "Think about it, the gap between the manpower on both sides is too big, Xian'er is facing three old foxes on the other side, and Lao Wang is in charge on the outskirts, which is much better than Xiaolian, as for the countryside...... To tell the truth, that Zhao Yu probably sent him over because Xian'er was really unavailable, in this situation, if Shanlong's side can't crush it, then it's a ghost."

Li Xing smiled and said, "Miss Nianxian can take a fancy to Zhao Jue and them, she must have found a few people who are unusual, don't talk too much."

"What? Unbelief? Old fellow, do you want to gamble with me again? Li Qian lost his temper.

"Li Xing is willing to accompany him!" , Li Xing smiled, and also became interested, the two often played this kind of game together when they were young.

"Let's bet on whether those stewards under Xian'er can break out."

"Okay, if no one breaks out, Li Xing is willing to dig up the Buddha worship tree in my courtyard for you."

There is a mutated pine tree growing in the yard where Li Xing lives, which looks like a boy worshipping Buddha, looking very auspicious, Li Qian asked for it several times, but Li Xing did not agree.

Hearing that Li Xing was willing to give him the Buddha worship tree, Li Qian was immediately overjoyed and laughed: "This is what you said!" No reversal! ”。

Li Xing nodded with a smile and said, "Don't worry, my Li Xing's gambling has always been very good, but what if you lose?" ”。

"Humph! How is that possible!? Those little ones, they haven't even learned to walk, do you think they can run? The old man has won."

Li Xing urged: "The master has to say one, otherwise my Buddha worship tree won't count!" ”。

"You...... If any of the little guys really break out and can get a draw, I'll marry my grandchildren to him! Okay, right? ”。

"The old man is too perfunctory," Li Xing complained.

Li Qian was extremely happy and said, "Xian'er's husband, I have to call you grandpa, and you are not happy to earn a talented grandson...... I'm afraid that you won't be able to earn it, so hurry back and prepare that Buddha worship tree for me, and plant it in my courtyard tomorrow morning."