Tongju Grain Stack's business has been very prosperous for half a year, and only three branches have been opened in the outer city for the sake of prudence, and Lu Youzai's ability to be a shopkeeper is obvious to all. It was not opened in the inner city, just to confuse the Xingsheng Grain Stack, Teng Haiqing came to investigate, and saw that the Tongju Grain Stack took the low-end route, and did not have an impact on Xingsheng.

I never thought that in the past six months, it has gradually grown, although it has not opened a branch in the inner city, Teng Buting has sensed a sense of crisis. I had to report to Cao Ergongzi, but I knew that Cao Ergongzi didn't particularly care, so I just told me to pay attention to it first. Teng Buying was not idle, after investigation, the best thing in Tongju Grain Stack was to continue the noodles, bought some, studied for more than a month, and made it either dead gluten or rice paste, and couldn't make Wowotou at all. It seems that there is a secret recipe, this is the lifeblood of the Tongju grain stack, how can it be revealed to people lightly, it seems that you have to think of other ways. As long as you grasp the weakness of the other party, you are not afraid that you will not be able to handle the opponent, this can not be put on the table, you can only do it privately, as long as you try to do it, there will always be a time to succeed.

Although the briquettes of Tongheng Coal Stack are being vigorously promoted, there is still little improvement, and the average people only buy coal, and they want to burn some and pour it into the furnace, and they do not want to buy briquettes, which are expensive and small. And those rich and noble homes, restaurants, tea houses, and bathrooms with a large amount of use, can't be plugged in at all. There are only a few customers in the inner city, and the outer city is mainly based on loose coal, which has not achieved the expected effect at all. There are many coal stacks and fierce competition, so the coal stacks have the worst business and the least profits among the three stores.

The business of Tongxing Changnan Goods Store has also expanded a lot, and the branch has been opened to the inner city. In this good situation, Tang Tong discussed with Min Rongchao and prepared to open a pawnshop opposite the Tongju Grain Stack and named it Tonghedang. Now the most important pawnshop shopkeeper and man, this matter is handed over to Min Rongchao general manager to do, and now the money account room has been promoted to the general account room, and Zhu Si is transferred to the account room of Tongxing Changnan goods store. Ren Zhizhi volunteered to become Tang Tong's personal soldier, anyway, Tang Tong is career is now on the road, the prestige of the Xidingmen military camp is growing, and the reputation of Tongye in the outer city is like thunder.

One day, Tang Tong discussed things with the shopkeeper Lu at the Tongju Grain Inn, and he was rushing home at dusk. Suddenly, a voice came from behind him, "Tongye! Please wait!".

Tang Tong looked back and saw that it was Chen Da, stopped and asked, "Brother Chen!" Something?".

Chen Da walked over quickly and said with a smile: "Tongye! I haven't seen you for a long time, and I want to talk to Tongye.".

"That's good to come to my house and talk while drinking, let's go!", said and stepped forward to pull Chen Da.

But he was stopped by him and said very sincerely: "It's better to come to my house to drink!".

Tang Tong was puzzled in his heart, and asked very puzzledly: "You are single, where do you come from?".

Chen Da smiled knowingly, "It's my sister's house, she's alone, that's my home!".

I have known and interacted with Chen Da for nearly half a year, and I have never heard him mention it, and then think about what Qu Zhaofeng mentioned, and pretended to respond with curiosity: "Okay! I'm going to take a look!", so he asked He Wang to go back first and walked happily with Chen Da.

Jingyou Quan Street to Pingding Street to the west, unconsciously came to the Xidingmen barracks, Tang Tong was a little puzzled, so he asked, "Where is it?", his head kept looking around.

"At Wadi Lane on Chongli Street!"

Chongli Street is the first and most prosperous street on the left near Xiding Gate, and Tangtong has been there. After walking for a while, I turned into Chongli Street and came to a small alley, where there were plaques of Zhongmu Tavern hanging in front of the two storefronts.

As soon as Chen Da entered the store, he shouted, "Sister! I'm back.".

After a while, a young woman who was nearly thirty years old walked out of the kitchen, and saw Tang Tong at a glance, looking at the woman a little shy, her eyes immediately avoided, looked at Chen Da and said, "Why did you come back so early today!".

Chen Da didn't explain, pointing to Tang Tong and introducing, "This is Lord Tang, the captain of Xidingmen City!".

The woman seemed to recognize it, and bowed silently, "I've seen Lord Tang!".

Tang Tong nodded, and took a closer look at the woman, she was slightly beautiful, but she had the charm of a mature woman, neither pretentious nor womanly. Chen Da pointed to the woman and introduced, "This is my sister Chen Xiao.".

Tang Tong just nodded, "Hello Miss Chen!".

Chen Xiao only nodded, and he said with concern; "You two must be tired from the Xidingmen barracks, sit down and rest first!".

"My sister has often been in the barracks and has met Tongye. Sister! Get a few good dishes and I'll have two drinks with Tongye.", Chen Xiao bowed slightly, turned around and went into the kitchen. Chen Da turned around and stretched out his hand to Tang Tong, "Tongye!" Upstairs private room please!".

Tang Tong followed upstairs and took a look, there were only two private rooms, and the two next to them should be rooms. The two of them went to a room and sat down, "My sister lives opposite, I can come and sit when I have time. There is no other meaning to come here today, in the future, Tongye will come to patronize more, there are fewer people here, I have more subordinates, Tongye can come to give me face.".

"How can I see that you have other meanings.", Tang Tong was half-joking, testing Chen Da.

Chen Da shook his head heartily, a little embarrassed, "I really can't hide anything!" Sister Qu told me.", seeing that Tang Tong was still staring at herself, she was a little embarrassed, she put her hands on the table, and smiled knowingly, Tang Tong also laughed, and the embarrassment was over.

After a while, Chen Da sighed, "My sister is a hard-working person, she was divorced because she couldn't give birth, she was married, and she didn't care about being young, so I wanted to find a good home for my sister, and I could see that I was so selfish."

Tang Tong put away his smile and said very calmly; "You and I have a lot of friendship, I have said so, I will come more in the future, depending on fate!".

With Tang Tong's words, Chen Da was relieved, "Okay! I can't be wrong, my sister is a good woman, with the person of Tongye, I am sure that you two will be able to succeed.".

Tang Tong just smiled faintly and showed that he did not reply. At this time, Chen Xiao came up with wine and food, nodded to Tang Tong, only one main dish and a plate of peanuts, and then put it on the table.

After placing the wine and pouring it, Chen Xiao bowed and said, "Lord Tang use it slowly!" The little woman retired.".

Chen Da immediately stopped, "Sister! Let's have two drinks with Lord Tang first!".

Chen Xiao said a little shyly: "Forget it!" Don't let Lord Tang think that you should pour more and less, you two drink, don't get drunk, I'll go down and fry a few more dishes.", and went out after speaking.

The two of them are dry one by one, and the wine is qualitative when it is mellow. Tang Tong was very clear about Chen Da's ability and said with concern; "Brother Chen! Is it a lifetime in this industry.".

Chen Da seemed to be very satisfied with the status quo and replied happily; "What else can I do? Tongye, you say!".

Tang Tong had a good impression of Chen Da, and he didn't have to hide it from him, so he said sincerely: "If you want, just follow me, I will follow my career, and I will not beg for a life on the tip of the knife.", said and looked at Chen Da to see how he reacted.

Chen Da didn't appreciate it, he kept shaking his head, and sighed from the bottom of his heart, "Although being an official is magnificent, there are many officials who have been beheaded and their homes have been seized, and they are no better than us Jianghu people, I am used to being free!", said and drank a glass of wine.

Seeing Chen Da say this, Tang Tong couldn't force it anymore, so he had to say: "Then you have to take care of yourself, and squeak if you have something!" I will not be perfunctory.", smiled knowingly at Chen Da.

Chen Da was very moved when he heard this, nodded at Tang Tong, and shook his hands heavily, "Thank you, Tongye!" My master is from the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, do you know this?".

Tang Tong replied in a long and heavy voice; "I know! I'm still a person from the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, if something big happens, the people from the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion can't help much, the key is to rely on myself!".

Chen Da agreed very much, and looked at the other party with admiration, "Tongye is just not ordinary!" What else do you have to say?".

Tang Tong actually said this when he regarded him as a friend, and then lowered his voice and said, "I heard that Ge Quan was killed by you?", and after speaking, he lowered his head and pondered, not letting Chen Da see through himself.

Chen Da listened and looked outside first, such a life-threatening matter, everyone has to pay attention, and said in a low voice: "What are you talking about!" I don't understand.".

Tang Tong saw that Chen Da had misunderstood what he meant, and immediately explained, "Since I know everything, the traitor must also know, you have to be careful at night, it's best to stay in the Zhenwei Martial Arts Pavilion!"

Chen Da was very grateful when he heard this, knowing that it was all for his own good, he raised his glass excitedly, "Thank you Tongye for your concern!" I salute Tongye with a cup!".

Tang Tong still said, "Be careful to make the 10,000-year-old ship!", and after speaking, he clinked glasses with Chen Da and drank the wine dry.