Besides, when Bai Tang arrived at the Ye family's timber warehouse, a thousand taels of silver were all smashed on the catalpa wood. The price of wood is calculated according to the diameter and length, Ye Shihong intends to release water, Baitang is cheap and does not make money, and a total of more than 300 pieces of catalpa wood of different sizes are carried home, and the backyard of Songzhuzhai is densely piled.

Su Shi and Bai Lan stared at the wood in confusion: Bai Tang is planning to inherit the family business of Lianjia engraving and printing?

"That's not the way to go." Bai Tang frowned at the wood, and the azusa wood, which was only a thousand taels of silver, was piled up in the yard! He's going to stock up on wood, he's got to have a warehouse! In addition to being big enough, this warehouse is more important than security! Make sure he doesn't get robbed after the price of Azusa wood skyrockets!

In this way, it is impossible for me to monopolize this huge profit.

After the Su family heard that these woods were bought back by Bai Tang with the Ye family's compensation money, he couldn't cry or laugh: It's better to keep some for the family! However, after solving the marriage, she can be regarded as letting go of a big stone in her heart, and what worries her the most now is the competition between Baitang and the Gao family tomorrow.

Bai Tang's worries about Su Shi disappeared, and after checking all the materials used in the competition, all the materials were available and nothing was missing, and he fell asleep peacefully.

The next day Qin Mansion.

The Qin family is on the cusp of the storm, and the imperial historians of the Inspectorate are gearing up to make a big one. Qin Jian's tea party naturally attracted much attention. Most of the people invited by Qin Jian were literati and elegant guests, and there were no people from the DPRK and China. Although some people did not come to avoid suspicion, but in the midst of the rumors, the backyard of Lord Qin's house was still full: it can be seen with the naked eye that the Qin family has a series of dramas to be staged, what a pity to miss it!

In order to show the authenticity of the prints he found, Qin Jian specially invited the two old men of the Gao family, the leader of the engraving industry in Beijing. The two old men naturally readily agreed. As for their grandchildren talking to themselves, they arranged a competition at the tea party, although it was an accident, Qin Jian was happy to see it. Xue Taojian has been sought after by scholars for more than 500 years, and how many people are vying to follow suit! This contest is a fun show, and it is also elegant. Why not?

Before attending the tea party, Mr. Lian asked Lian Shaorong: "What is Bai Tang busy with these days?" ”

"He-" Lian Shaorong frowned, "Pingjiang saw him boiling bark flower juice by himself last time in Songzhu Zhai. "Even though he had already sent him his best dyes, he didn't use them. Lian Shaorong couldn't see through whether Bai Tang was too confident or too trusting.

The old man's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "After so many years, I can finally watch a good show!" ”

Lian Shaorong couldn't help but smile bitterly: Since his father handed over the family business to him, he rarely attended such a scene. There is another tough battle to be fought today, in case Bai Tang loses, his father's face is not good-looking!

The old man Lian didn't wait for his persuasion, and said happily: "Don't worry, don't worry, people will win the day!" ”

The summer is hot, and the tea ceremony is set for a relatively cool evening. In the back garden of the Qin family, there is a bamboo shed for shade, the water is murmuring, the purple and white water lilies in the pond are blooming, and the servants of the family are shuttling back and forth to prepare exquisite tea and snacks.

"Xue Feng, is Lian Baitang here?" Qin Jian was dressed in an extremely elegant azure robe, with a jade belt and a silver crown, and was full of smoke and rain Jiangnan with the demeanor of a gentle and elegant son.

Cheng Xuefeng said casually: "Are you still worried that he won't come?" ”

"If he wants to make a paper by trial, he will definitely bring a lot of things. I asked people to wait at the door, for fear of accidents. ”

Cheng Xuefeng thought of the recent rumors that had disturbed her, and said unhappily: "It's all this time, and you don't know how to avoid suspicion." ”

As soon as the words fell, a servant came to report: "Young master, the two old men of the Gao family have arrived." Lian Baitang has not yet been seen. ”

Qin Jian was overjoyed: "Both of you are here?" Good! Xue Feng, I'll greet the next two old gentlemen first. You help me keep an eye on the white begonia. ”

Cheng Xuefeng pursed his lips: "Got it!" Go ahead! "I muttered in my heart: I can get Qin Jian's attention and take the big boat of the Qin family, and I am not bad luck in practicing Baitang, and my ability is not small!

At this time, outside the gate of the Qin Mansion, guests came one after another.

Bai Tang did prepare a large box of things, and carefully held them and got out of the carriage.

The doorman verified the invitation, politely invited him in, and called a servant to guide him. Walking to the courtyard, a group of people walked up, led by a young girl, whose appearance could only be regarded as delicate, her complexion was slightly dark, and a thin silk skirt with carmine did not add a few more colors to her.

Bai Tang politely turned sideways to give way, but unexpectedly, the girl stopped in front of him, and said with a sneer: "Who is my Dao, it turned out to be Young Master Lian." ”

Bai Tang's heart was slightly paused: These days, everyone either calls him a young master or calls him a son. In fact, these two titles are hidden in mystery. The person who called his son, after all, still has some respect. But "Young Master Lian" came out coldly from the mouth of such a young girl, and there was a little contempt.

Who is she? Bai Tang frowned and found her memory: the eldest lady of the Gao family, Gao Jingwen.

The original owner was full of envy for this tall lady. With the same family background, Gao Jingwen was deeply favored in the Gao family and called for wind and rain, but she had to dress up as a man for her father's future, and she was wronged. In the end, he was framed by his father and kicked out of the house!

Bai Tang's eyes were half-drooping, not showing any light: "Miss Gao." ”

Gao Jingwen was originally afraid of this person, but who let him provoke his eldest brother? She and Ye Ying are good sisters again, not to mention that over the years, their eldest brother's heart for Ye Ying has been seen by everyone, and the only obstacle is to practice Baitang!

"Some people just don't know how thick the sky is." Gao Jingwen did not hide the contempt in her eyes, "I don't weigh my own weight, my heart is higher than the sky, be careful of falling to pieces!" ”

Bai Tang hooked the corners of his mouth, for the sake of the other party being a young girl, he didn't care about her: "Miss Gao is also a guest in Qin Mansion, right?" ”

Gao Jingwen was slightly stunned: What do you mean?

Bai Tang raised his eyebrows slightly: What do you mean? Remind you not to be arrogant in other people's homes, so clear meaning still need to ask?

The servant of the Qin Mansion who led the way looked at Gao Jingwen silently: The eldest lady of the Gao family is not as calm as Lian Baitang, who has a bad reputation.

Gao Jingwen clearly felt a little impatient from the eyes of the Qin family's servants, her cheeks flushed, and she held back her anger: "It's up to you, you are not qualified to instruct Miss Ben!" ”

Bai Tang's face became more and more helpless, and he made a fuss again and again: "Miss Gao is right. It's not good to be under it. Please forgive Miss Gao! ”

Gao Jingwen's breath was slightly flat, but at a glance, the servant looked at her more strangely and even secretly disdainful, and felt that she had fallen into the evil of Lian Baitang, and her anger rushed up: "Lian Baitang, you dare to frame me?!" ”

Lian Baitang looked around blankly, a little at a loss, and said repeatedly: "Miss Gao, don't be angry, I, I don't want to compensate you!" ”

The servant really couldn't stand it, and frowned: "Miss Gao, Gongzi Lian is also a guest invited by my son-in-law." ”

Gao Jingwen's lips trembled with anger: she was actually humiliated in public in the Qin family by Lian Baitang!

The guests all looked at her strangely, and she stomped her feet, covered her face and fled.

"What's going on?" Cheng Xuefeng, who came out to pick up people, almost bumped into Gao Jingwen. When Gao Jingwen heard this voice, her heart jumped, revealing a face with pear blossoms and rain, "Cheng, Cheng Gongzi!" ”

Cheng Xuefeng looked at Lian Baitang, who was not far away, and then looked at the girl of the Gao family, frowned and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Gao Jingwen wiped her tears aggrieved and said: "It's okay, it's not good for me, I offended Gongzi Lian in my words." ”

"Who is he?" Cheng Xuefeng burst out with disdain for Lian Baitang, "What do you have to say to him?" Go to the backyard, my sister has been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Gao Jingwen breathed a sigh of relief, proudly smiled at Lian Baitang, and left.

"Lian Baitang." Cheng Xuefeng approached him and said in a cold voice, "This is the Qin Mansion." Who gave you the audacity to bully other girls here? ”

Bai Tang sighed, shook his head and smiled bitterly.

The servants of the Qin Mansion hurriedly explained for him: "It's not Lian Gongzi's fault. The Miss Gao sneered when she came up, and Lian Gongzi didn't say anything. ”

Cheng Xuefeng was stunned, and couldn't help but blush slightly. It turned out to be Gao Jingwen who provoked Lian Baitang? Bai Tang is obviously no longer the incompetent person in the past, why did he forget it? He coughed lightly in embarrassment: "That's it, okay." Come with me. Jane is hanging on to you. ”

Bai Tang nodded, thanked the little brother who led the way, and followed Cheng Xuefeng to the back garden.