Chapter 085: First Arrival in Los Angeles
"Gambling stones?"
Master Cen gave Jiang Xiaotuan a general explanation, and Jiang Xiaotuan also understood, although this gambling stone conference is for selling stones, it is not something that anyone can buy if they want to, they must get an invitation letter, and Master Cen has also been in this circle for many years, and it has been difficult for him to be invited in the past two years.
Jiang Xiaotuan felt that even the opportunity to participate was so complicated, maybe there was really something good in it, he had earned a lot of points and silver by opening such a small stone before, if he went there, the points would not have to grow like a blowout!
"Go, why not?" Jiang Xiaotuan said with a faint smile, without a trace of timidity.
"If you agree, it'll be fine." Master Cen looked at Jiang Xiaotuan again, I don't know if this girl is a fledgling who is not afraid of tigers, or if she is confident in her own ability, but looking at her confident appearance, he is more inclined to the latter.
Jiang Xiaotuan knew that there was such a grand gambling stone meeting, and the little silver in her hand could only buy the remaining stones picked by a person, and if she wanted to earn points and silver, she still had to cooperate with Master Cen.
But just when she was embarrassed to speak, the shrewd Boss Cen took the lead in breaking her doubts, "Xiaotuan girl, let's join forces, I will give you the silver, and I will give you ...... of the silver I earned."
Master Cen paused slightly, this price is not easy to open, if it is a simple cooperation, he will definitely press down, but their family has another relationship with Jiang Xiaotuan, if he gives more, he will earn less.
Cen Huanbao saw that her father was hesitant, and pouted: "Dad, how is Sancheng?" β
Master Cen turned his head to look at Jiang Xiaotuan, in fact, the biggest risk was borne by him, in case he didn't buy a good stone, he would be the one who would pay for it.
Jiang Xiaotuan also knew this, although she made me a sure profit without losing money, but the Cen family was able to give thirty percent, which was still beyond her expectations.
If people respect me, she will have to pay it back, so that she can do things better in the future.
What's more, it is not a problem to buy a good stone and earn a few thousand taels of silver, and two percent is also a few hundred taels.
"Two successes, after all, the silver is from you, Master Cen, and you have to take a greater risk."
As soon as she said this, Master Cen was embarrassed, "Don't don't, since Huan Bao said thirty percent, then thirty percent, let's decide, but the time is a little tight, the day after tomorrow, you have to set off with me to Los Angeles, I don't know if it's inconvenient." β
The gambling stone conference was held during the Lantern Festival, and it was normal to set off at this time, but Jiang Xiaotuan was worried about the Li family, she was still in confinement, and it was definitely inconvenient to cook and cook.
"Xiaotuan, are you embarrassed? It's okay, you tell my father, let's discuss a solution. Cen Huanbao asked enthusiastically.
"To tell you the truth, my mother just gave birth to a little brother for me a few days ago, and if I leave, my sister is too young to take care of her."
"What about your father? Is there no one else in the family? Cen Huanbao was straightforward, and after asking, he realized that he might be reckless, "I...... Did you ask something that shouldn't be asked, Xiaotuan, I'm sorry, don't be angry. β
Jiang Xiaotuan didn't realize that she hurt herself by saying this, "It's okay, my father died half a year ago, and the family ...... We've split up, so it's hard to bother them. β
Cen Huanbao closed his mouth, looked at Jiang Xiaotuan timidly, and felt a little distressed for her, he couldn't imagine that her background was so pitiful, and she had to take on the responsibility of supporting her family at a young age.
Master Cen also respected Jiang Xiaotuan, "It doesn't matter if it's because of this, I have a way, I don't know if you want to?" β
"Tell me about it!" Jiang Xiaotuan said that she really wanted to go in her heart, after all, only by making money could she give the Li family a better life.
"Huanbao's nurse is still at home, if you are relieved, I can let her help for a few days, if you are not at ease, let's think of a way."
"Dad, you are too smart, Xiaotuan, let me tell you, my nurse is good, I was brought up by her, you see, how well she raised me."
In fact, with children, Jiang Xiaotuan is also a novice, and many things are groping, and the person who can be favored by the Cen family should not be bad, in this way, there is someone to take care of the family, and he can also make money, which is a good way.
"I just don't know what this nurse's temperament is?"
"Temperament? You have to ask Huan Bao, she is also with Huan Bao now. "Master Cen is busy outside all day long, and he doesn't know that a subordinate has a normal temperament.
"I think it's very good, but she's not like someone else's nurse, everything goes with me, she will take care of me, and my father and mother agree."
Jiang Xiaotuan smiled, "This is good, I don't want to be unassertive, and the situation of my family, I just need to be a little more powerful, otherwise I will worry about my mother...... will be bullied. β
"So, you go back with me later, take people to the house, if it doesn't work, I'll hurry up and find you another one, it's okay to find a few more, Xiaotuan girl, don't hide it, this gambling stone conference is really important to me."
Cen Huanbao pursed his lips, "Dad, you didn't buy a good stone last year, you were ridiculed, and you want to make a comeback, right?" β
Old Man Cen pretended to be angry, "You kid." β
The matter was so decided, Jiang Xiaotuan thought it was just an interview, but he didn't want to give such a big task directly.
People, Jiang Xiaotuan brought it home, looking generous, and also very diligent, when they came back, Xiao Chuyi was crying, and it was useless for Li to hold him in his arms, but when it came to Song's mother's hands, he rubbed it twice, and the little guy stopped crying after pulling a big lump.
It can be seen that Song's mother has two problems in taking care of children, and even Li, a woman who has given birth to three children, is not as good as her.
Jiang Xiaotuan couldn't get used to hearing her call herself Miss, but after saying it a few times, Mother Song insisted that she couldn't have no rules, no matter who she went to, she was her master, and the Li family, who had been serving people, was a little unaccustomed to it.
Before leaving, Jiang Xiaotuan explained the situation at home to Song's mother, although she didn't say it very clearly, but Song's mother said that she knew, and in the half month she left, the people in the family would be fine, and there would be no shortage of things at home.
As soon as she said this, Jiang Xiaotuan was relieved, and drove the carriage to the town to meet Master Cen, but what surprised her was that it was not only her and Master Cen who went this time, but also Cen Huanbao, she can also understand this, Master Cen is probably also for convenience, although she is still young, but after all, there is a difference between men and women, but with more Xu Yi, she is a little puzzled.
But in Xu Yi's own words, he also wants to see and understand.
After arriving at Cen's house, the Cen family found a coachman for Jiang Xiaotuan, so she didn't have to drive so tiredly, she and Cen Huanbao sat in the carriage and talked about their little daughter's family.
Master Cen is a careful person, although he is alone with their three children, he also takes care of them very thoughtfully, and after a few days, he has a clear understanding of her and Xu Yi's tastes, who likes to eat what, who doesn't eat what he remembers, and when ordering food, he will deliberately avoid what he doesn't eat and then order something that everyone likes to eat.
has such a gentle father, no wonder Cen Huanbao's girl is so cute, she likes it very much.
The little girl is lively and cheerful, but not noisy, and having her along the way also makes the long journey seem less boring.
As soon as he entered Los Angeles, Cen Huanbao was attracted by the bustling scene, and from time to time he opened the curtains and looked out, and when he saw something rare and interesting, he would pull Jiang Xiaotuan to watch it together.
After coming down a few times, she took a deep breath and looked at the calm Jiang Xiaotuan, "Xiaotuan, obviously you are here for the first time, but let's compare the two of us like this, it seems that I am the first person to come, and you are not curious about those fun things outside?" β
Jiang Xiaotuan smiled and nodded, she couldn't explain to the little girl, the prosperity here is not comparable to the modern prosperity, she feels that this is like a big gathering in the countryside during the New Year, but there are some red embellishments.
The place where they settled was the Fengqiao Inn, although Jiang Xiaotuan didn't know if this inn was one of the best in Los Angeles, but looking at the faΓ§ade, the plaques and the atmospheric decoration, as well as the guests who kept coming in and out, Jiang Xiaotuan felt that it was also high-grade.
After settling in, Master Cen meant that it was still early, so he wanted to take them for a walk.
Jiang Xiaotuan didn't want to go, although her carriage was comfortable, but after sitting for a few days, her whole body was a little sore, but Cen Huanbao was an energetic little girl, and she began to go to eat delicious food and buy beautiful clothes a day in advance, Master Cen is a very loving daughter, and let her do whatever the little girl wants.
If he hadn't gone to meet his friends in business, he would have accompanied him personally.
If Master Cen can't accompany him, Jiang Xiaotuan won't be able to escape, and Xu Yi will naturally not follow him to discuss business, so he can only go with the two little girls, but it's okay, he can look for what gifts to buy for his mother in advance and bring them back.
Xu Yi looks stubborn, but he is actually a very filial person, every time he comes out, no matter how expensive or low the price is, he will bring some small things back to Mrs. Xu, and this time is of course no exception.
Cen Huanbao held Jiang Xiaotuan's hand tightly, she has been here many times, and the little girl has a good memory, she is familiar with the streets and alleys, it can be seen that they live in the Fengqiao Inn every time they come.
In this way, Jiang Xiaotuan was reassured that people were not spending money to deliberately entertain her.
Cen Huanbao is not stingy, he will buy two copies of what he likes, one for himself and the other for Jiang Xiaotuan, if it is not for some flowers or something, he will also give Xu Yi a copy, but Xu Yi most of them don't want it, and it is useless for Jiang Xiaotuan to refuse.
"I told you, when you come to Los Angeles, you must eat the dishes of this Chunfeng Restaurant, otherwise you will come in vain." Cen Huanbao dutifully introduced the two of them, and turned his head to catch a glimpse of the luxury carriage parked at the door.
The well-informed little girl couldn't help but be shocked by the grandeur of the carriage, and muttered to herself: "It seems that a big man is coming!" β