The first update

The sound of the pouring rain covering the world almost covered up the knocking sound, Lao Jia grabbed the door knocker and knocked for a while, and only then did the sound of footsteps and the sound of the next person responding, as if isolating the heavy rain, it seemed melodious and far-reaching in the mist of the water and sky. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Come on."

Lao Jia took a step back with a grumbling stomach and made way for the young master behind him, Chen Zhongqing stood quietly in front of the threshold with an oil-paper umbrella, waiting for the other party to open the door. The raindrops that slipped down the oil-paper umbrella merged into a small stream on the bluestone steps in front of the gate, and swept into the dark rain curtain.

The dark summer showers were mixed with thunder, and the layers of dark clouds exploded.

The landslides cracked, and the rain was raging.

With a squeak, the closed door was opened, and a head poked out, the expression on his face looked vigilant and gloomy, he looked at the old and young in front of him, and asked impatiently, "What is the matter with the two of you coming to the Li Mansion?" ”

Chen Zhongqing handed over the name card in his arms with both hands, and faced the subordinates of the Qin Mansion, he still said politely, "Chen Zhongqing, who is a friend of Qin Danqing's son, specially visited him today, and I ask your Excellency to bear with me." ”

The sharp-eyed subordinate glanced at the "gift" contained in the exquisite box at Chen Zhongqing's feet, and then glanced at Chen Zhongqing a few more times, although the other party did not have brocade clothes and gold and jade, but the temperament between the eyebrows on his body made people have to look at each other differently, and the subordinate realized that this person might be the young master's distinguished guest, and then put on a smiling face, and said with a smile, "Okay, guest, wait a minute, I'll go and inform the young master." ”

The door of the Qin Mansion was closed again, and Chen Zhongqing stood at the door and waited for a moment, and then footsteps sounded again, from far to near. He realized that it might be the lord of the Qin Mansion who appeared this time, so he immediately restrained his expression and prepared to enter the door.

The door was opened, and Qin Danqing, the son of the Qin family, was greeted by him, he crossed the threshold with a smile and said to Chen Zhongqing, "Brother Zhongqing, I didn't expect you to come over in such a heavy rain, come in, Zhao San, hurry up and bring in all the guests' things." ”

After instructing the subordinates behind him, Qin Danqing and Chen Zhongqing walked in front with their shoulders together, and he said in a low voice, "Brother Zhongqing, is the method you said before working?" And can you really convince my old-fashioned daddy? I probed the wind before, and he didn't seem to want to mix with what you said at all. ”

Chen Zhongqing glanced at him and said, "Are you discussing with your father with a hippie smile?" ”

Qin Danqing, who was walking in front slightly, turned his head and glanced at Chen Zhongqing awkwardly.

Chen Zhongqing said helplessly, "Let's go, I'll help you convince Ling Zun." Once this is done, your Qin family will replace them and become the richest businessmen in Hangzhou and even in Jiangnan. ”

The cold wind that passed through the corridor wet half of Qin Danqing's sleeves, and the sudden chill made him subconsciously shrink his neck. An inexplicable coldness welled up in my heart. It's like being stuffed through your neck with a snowball when you were a child, and the cold runs down your spine, shivering.

Chen Zhongqing was taken to the west wing of the hall, and a closed wooden door was opened, and there was only a dim oil lamp inside, and the residual lamp was like a bean illuminating the dim space. Qin Zhengxi sat on a round stool with crutches in both hands, his face beating with the firelight, cloudy and uncertain.

Seeing that the young man who came to him looked too young, his eyes showed a look of disappointment, he had seen a lot of ambitious outstanding offspring, but after all, he did not have the valuable experience and patience that the old fox had, just like thousands of horses crowded into a canoe, few people could stand and laugh to the end.

From the first time he saw this young young student, he had no patience to continue talking. Unless the force represented behind him is strong enough, so strong that it pinched an imperial merchant to death, like pinching an ant to death.

Chen Zhongqing stood in front of Qin Zhengxi, bent down respectfully, and said respectfully, "Master Qin, under Chen Zhongqing, a friend of Danqing Gongzi." I have always admired Master Qin......"

"Enough, enough."

Qin Zhengxi waved his hand, stood up with his crutches, he stared at Chen Zhongqing, and said in a calm tone, "Qin has never liked to listen to polite words, if there is anything wrong with the son, let's just say it, Qin listens." Hey, people are old and their ears are useless, and they still hope that Chen Gongzi Haihan. Although it is almost the year of ear shun, some words may still not be listened to. ”

Looking at Qin Zhengxi, who was pretending to be dazed in front of him, Chen Zhongqing secretly scolded the old fox. At the beginning, he implied that he might not be interested in getting involved in his plan, and told himself in disguise that he was going to eat a closed door in the end.

Chen Zhongqing didn't want to expose the hole cards in his hand too quickly. However, he didn't care, and continued to say calmly, "I know, Master Qin is cautious, and these are all understood, but for you, it should be more concerned about the other Qin family that is pressing on your head, right?" ”

"Qin family, do you mean another Qin family outside Hangzhou? We have no grudges with him in the past and no enmity in the near future, so why bother to hollow out selfish calculations? ”

"Yes, if they cannibalize your business, if they want to squeeze you out of Hangzhou City, if they want to put people to death, they can still accept it happily, I don't know what kind of hatred Master Qin can have?"

Qin Zhengxi looked at Chen Zhongqing with a smile, expecting him to continue.

"They are imperial merchants, and their court background is far deeper than you rootless duckweed, in other words, even if they are not as strong as you, they can eat away at Lord Qin's business step by step through the relationship of the imperial court. Presumably, in recent years, you should also feel that your family is declining, and on the surface, taxes have been increased, but in fact, the senior officials of Bianliang who support you behind the scenes have fallen, and they can't support you as always. Think about it, what is his name, it seems to be Lu Lingfeng, the head of the household? I also called him Uncle Lu before, but unfortunately he was degraded in a few years, sorry, it's a bit far-fetched, and the other Cao family is different, relying on the identity of the imperial merchant can let them move up and down Bianliang, isn't it easy to buy officials to suppress you? ”

When he said this, Qin Zhengxi's originally smiling expression turned cold, and he pursed his lips and listened to Chen Zhongqing continue.

Chen Zhongqing continued, "They are now determined to eat you and become the largest cloth merchant in Hangzhou, and then the Qin family's business will plummet, and although they are not as profitable as you in terms of imperial merchants, they can rely on that relationship to divide up all your original business share, and when the time comes, Master Qin, if you beg me again, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you." Maybe it may also help them get into the ground. ”

"Bastard!"

Qin Zhengxi raised his head angrily and stared at the young man in front of him through gritted teeth. A person who is still being sarcastically at his age, no matter how good his cultivation is, he can't stand such harsh words.

The back of the old Long Zhong's hand bulged, and he said angrily, "Who do you think you are?" Dare to point fingers at our family? Get the hell out of here! Right now! ”

Qin Zhengxi's hand pointed to the door, and he looked at Chen Zhongqing with angry eyes, his face was purple with anger.

Chen Zhongqing stood in place, not moving.

Qin Zhengxi narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice, "Do you want to go by yourself, or do you want to be kicked out?" ”

There was a limit to his patience, and he had no hope for the business in the first place.

A thunderbolt fell, blowing up the otherwise dimly lit room.

Between the lightning and flint, the thunder and lightning fire snake reflected the gloomy and sinister face of the young man standing in front of him. He had never seen such a scheming look in any young man, like the prince Zhu Zi who was very deep in the city of Bianliang.

Scholars can kill with knives and pens.

More ruthless than outlaws.

Then the young man opened his mouth and only said a few words, but Qin Zhengxi stood in place, in a cold sweat.

"If I step out of this hurdle, you'll never have a chance."

"I dare to stand here and negotiate terms with you, because my father is the right servant of Shangshu."

"My brother is a strategic envoy of the Liangzhejiang Road."

A second lightning serpent pierced the gloomy sky, relighting the room that had been plunged into darkness.

With this firelight, Qin Zhengxi saw it clearly.

The young man in front of him, under his eyebrows.

Eyes like torches.