Three miles away from Yejiabao, the construction of the village is in full swing, Ye Shaolong has been busy for more than half a year, and he finally has to be free to accompany his family well.

The two little guys, the big little tiger is almost five years old, and they take the little white tiger to walk around in Yejiabao every day, causing trouble, or becoming the child king in Yejiabao.

Because of the support of the little white tiger and the special identity of the little guy, all the children under the age of twelve in Yejiabao obeyed his command.

When Ye Shaolong learned that this guy was always going to wander around outside every day, he was afraid that he would cause trouble, but after learning that Xiaohu was not bullying, he didn't say much about him.

just repeatedly warned him not to use his identity to oppress others, let alone to bully others at will. The little guy has been educated very strictly by Tang Feifei's mother since he was a child, although he has the same temperament as Ye Shaolong in previous years, but he also understands the big truth, and he doesn't come nonsense.

Ye Shaolong finally came back, and Xiaohu also accompanied his father for two days. This morning, he couldn't help it, and was called away by his friends to play outside alone.

Knowing that the little guy would not cause trouble, Ye Shaolong was also relieved, and just let him leave after a few words.

Tang Feifei entered the hall with fragrant tea, and said with a smile: "Xiaohu is becoming more and more like you before, I am afraid that he will grow up in the future and be the same as you will be in the provincial capital." ”

Ye Shaolong turned proudly: "That is, it means that this kid is indeed born to me Ye Shaolong." Besides, what's wrong with me like me, do you say it's not a wife! ”

Facing the brazen Ye Shaolong, Tang Feifei was directly defeated. It is said that if a tree does not bark, it will surely die, and if a person is shameless, he will be invincible in the world.

Tang Feifei found that the corners of Ye Shaolong's mouth were becoming more and more potential to develop in this direction, and now she couldn't debate Ye Shaolong no matter what.

The two were chatting happily in the house, when suddenly there was a knock at the door.

Tang Feifei turned around to open it, only to see Li Cheng standing outside with a smile on his face.

"Brother Li, what's wrong?" Tang Feifei spoke softly, and then let the door open.

Li Cheng said hello with a smile, and slipped into the house by the way to look around: "Sister-in-law, can Ye Shuai be in the house?" ”

Usually when there are no outsiders, Li Chengke's title is very casual, which is also Ye Shaolong's rule.

According to him, don't let yourself be like those emperors, and become a loner.

Ye Shaolong asked for this, in addition to not wanting to have so many rules, but also not wanting to isolate himself.

Especially when dealing with these old friends around him, as long as it is not on a serious occasion, he strongly asks everyone to be casual and not so much etiquette.

Tang Feifei pointed to the balcony outside the hall, and said with a smile: "Over there, Brother Li, you go over by yourself, I won't accompany you if I have something to do." ”

"Sister-in-law, go slowly!" After seeing Tang Feifei leave, Li Chengke walked to the balcony.

"Something?" Ye Shaolong raised his eyes and looked at Li Chengke, who had just come to the balcony, and asked casually.

Li Chengke nodded and said, "There is a foreigner from outside the fort, claiming to be a Dutch businessman, asking to see you!" ”

"Dutch merchant?"

Ye Shaolong muttered, and then frowned and said, "Did he say why he wanted to see me, if it was nothing serious, he would send him away." ”

For foreigners, Ye Shaolong obviously has no good impression, they are all robbers, robbers who came to rob when the Qing Kingdom fell apart.

Although it is true that a small number of foreigners do not have bad intentions, they are still mostly bad people on the whole. Ye Shaolong had no interest in contacting some people at all, and he didn't bother to greet this Dutch businessman who came to see him.

Li Chengke hesitated for a moment and said, "The foreigner said that he had business to talk to you, but he didn't say anything specific." ”

"Business?"

Ye Shaolong was stunned again, thinking: "The Dutch are also the main elements who sell tobacco to the Qing Kingdom, especially these foreigners who call themselves merchants, they generally represent military forces. ”

A foreigner who represents the power of the military actually took the initiative to come to negotiate business with him? Ye Shaolong was obviously surprised, and then he began to have a strong interest in this business.

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Shaolong nodded and said, "Since he is here to discuss business, then let him go to the mansion, I want to see what business they have to talk to us." ”

Li Cheng didn't say much, and hurriedly left after clasping his fists and saluting, and Ye Shaolong then also set off to the mansion in the outer city, preparing to meet this foreigner who suddenly arrived.

The mansion in the outer city is the place where Tang Feifei and her usually work, and it is a relatively formal place in Yejiabao at present.

It seems more formal to use such a place to receive foreign friends, so Ye Shaolong chose the location here.

Soon after Ye Shaolong arrived at the mansion, Li Chengke came with a foreign old man. A bearded face, blonde hair, white skin, and a pair of reading glasses hanging from the bridge of his nose, a typical white one.

The foreigner old man obviously knew Chinese, and under Li Chengke's introduction, he learned that the young man in front of him was the right master he was looking for, and even if he showed a smile, he said: "Dear Your Excellency Ye Shuai, the little old man is the general manager of the Sturt family in China, Sturhod, I am honored to meet Ye Shuai, I am really honored!" ”

Sterhod is full of half-hung Chinese, although it is very eloquent, but it can also make people understand its meaning.

Ye Shaolong had no expression on his face, looked the old man up and down for a moment, and then said hypocritically: "General Manager Haode, I am fortunate to meet you." ”

Sthord was obviously an old fox, and when he saw Ye Shaolong's hypocritical smile, he knew that he didn't seem to really welcome him. In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Sthord hurriedly said: "Ye Shuai, it is really abrupt to come without telling me this time. But this time there is a deal I want to cooperate with Ye Shuai, I wonder if you are interested? ”

Ye Shaolong frowned, nodded and said, "What kind of business, let's talk about it." ”

Sterhod pondered for a moment, and then said bluntly: "It's about the safety of Ye Shuai under his rule now, if Ye Shuai can agree to our conditions." Not only can we work together, but we can also work together against other forces. Of course, in order to show our sincerity, we will give Ye Shuai the greatest convenience in firearms or military affairs. ”

"About the safety of Ben Shuai?" Ye Shaolong sank his face and repeated coldly.

Stern Haoran hesitated for a moment, and simply said bluntly: "Yes, if I am not mistaken, Ye Shuai must not know now that the Eight-Nation Alliance has plotted to send a large army to attack you in the near future." ”

Ye Shaolong's heart was slightly shocked when he heard this, but his performance was still unfazed: "Where did your news come from?" ”