Chapter 147: Miscalculated
Seeing off his partner, Tian Chonggui returned to the main hall.
The butler, who had not spoken until now, also followed into the main hall.
"Master," said the butler, "with all due respect, you shouldn't have said this to the man surnamed Shen." ”
"What's this?"
Tian Chonggui didn't care and teased the birds in the cage.
Seeing that the master was so careless, the housekeeper was anxious.
"Master, the surname Shen is insatiable and ambitious.
I used to work with you because you could call for wind and rain in Golden State.
Now, Golden State is the world surnamed Yang, and he will still work with you as before. ”
Hearing what the housekeeper said, Tian Chonggui instantly lost the mood to tease the bird.
Seeing the solemn expression of the male host, the housekeeper knew that his words had played a role, and he was happy in his heart.
Later, he further reminded: "Don't forget, he has a beautiful daughter comparable to 'Shih Tzu'. ”
"Oops!"
Tian Chonggui struck with both palms, "How did I forget this stubble, careless!" ”
Knowing that he was wrong, Tian Chonggui asked the old housekeeper to send the prepared goods to the surnamed Shen, and urged him to hurry down to the south of the Yangtze River.
The old butler answered "yes" and retreated.
So, what is the name of Brother Shen, who makes Tian Chonggui so nervous?
His elder brother Shen, his full name is Shen Shikui.
Shen Shikui, a native of Liaodong, was forced to move his family to Jinzhou when the Later Jin Dynasty attacked Liaodong, and with the money earned from doing business in his early years, he successfully caught Tian Chonggui's line.
By being a transportation merchant for Tian Chonggui, Shen Shikui successfully restored his former family business. I also went to Jiangnan several times and increased my knowledge.
However, this journey also made him deeply aware of the importance of backing.
Out of Tianfu, Shen Shikui returned to his mansion in Jinzhou.
"The master is back."
His wife Dou and daughter Shen Yirong greeted him together.
"Hmm."
Shen Shikui responded casually, and then sat on the chair and worried.
He hadn't figured out how to do it yet.
The mother and daughter glanced at each other, and no one dared to disturb them.
At this time, the manservant walked in: "Master, the steward of Tianfu is here and wants to see you." ”
"Ask him to come in."
"Yes."
The valet is gone.
The mother and daughter didn't need to be reminded and went behind the screen.
A moment later, the steward of Tianfu came.
Shen Shikui got up and said, "The housekeeper is so anxious, is it something that Master Tian has something to order?" ”
"Master Shen, my master asked the villain to deliver the goods you need and put them outside the door."
The old butler bent slightly, smiling all over his face.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Shen Shikui's eyes, and he said with a smile: "Master Tian is in such a hurry, won't you let me rest for a few days?" ”
"It's not been peaceful recently, and my lord is also afraid that if it takes a long time, something will go wrong."
"Please go back and tell Master Tian that I will leave after a day or two."
The old butler didn't answer, still smiling, but motionless.
Shen Shikui understood that this old thing was forcing him to leave quickly.
The prime minister's door is a seven-rank official.
Shen Shikui thought for a while and said, "Okay." Let me talk to my wife and daughter, and leave tomorrow. ”
"Master Xie Shen is considerate, and the villain will reply."
The old butler retreated to the door, turned around, and walked away with his head held high.
Seeing that the other party looked arrogant, Shen Shikui slapped the table hard.
"Sir."
Dou Shi walked out from behind the screen and said angrily, "Tianfu deceives people too much, how can there be a reason to rush out as soon as you enter the house." ”
Shen Shikui sighed and said, "People have to bow their heads under the eaves, bear with it." ”
"Father, I'm afraid that I won't get calm for a while."
Shen Yirong held the porcelain teacup and handed it to her father.
"What do you mean by that?"
Shen Shikui took the teacup.
"Tian Chonggui's profits are getting more and more, and yours is getting less and less."
Shen Yirong said in a crisp voice: "My daughter also heard that there is a shortage of soldiers in Denglai, and I am afraid that it is not appropriate for you to go at this time." ”
Shen Shikui lowered his head and took a sip of tea, looked up at his daughter, and the confusion in his heart was suddenly solved.
Maybe Tian Chonggui urged me to leave quickly, not just for business.
"There is only one way out of the current predicament."
Shen Shikui said seriously.
"What's the solution?" Dou asked.
She didn't want her husband to leave so soon.
Shen Shikui turned his head to look at his daughter and said nothing.
"Me?"
Shen Yirong pointed at herself with her finger, her brows furrowed slightly.
Shen Shikui nodded: "Daughter, you are the hope of my whole family." ”
"Master, Tian Chonggui's daughter is older than our daughters, so it's not appropriate."
Dou would obviously be wrong.
Frightened, Shen Shikui coughed lightly a few times, admiring his wife's brain.
Shen Yirong smiled bitterly: "Mother, where did you think of it." The father wanted his daughter to marry Yang Chengying, who was the actual manager of Jinzhou. ”
Compared with her mother, Shen Yirong obviously understood what her father meant.
"Would you like to?" Shen Shikui asked.
"Since ancient times, it has been the order of parents, and daughters don't care whether they want to or not.
It's just that once the father takes this step, it will be equivalent to Hetian Chonggui tearing his face, is his father ready? ”
Shen Yirong said calmly.
In her opinion, the rise and fall of the family is far more important than her own happiness.
One is prosperous, and one is lost.
If your mother's family is developed, you will be more comfortable in your in-law's house, and if your mother's family is not good, you will not be able to raise your head in your mother-in-law's house.
What's more, Yang Chengying's reputation is good, and he can be called a hero.
Faced with the question thrown by his daughter, Shen Shikui thought for a while and said categorically:
"Since I've taken this step, I don't plan to turn back."
He asked his subordinates to count the goods, and then put on the appearance that he was leaving tomorrow. Secretly carry the gift I brought back from Jiangnan and go to see Ning Wan.
Shen Shikui planned to disguise himself as a merchant, and after getting my permission from Ning, he would be able to go to Xintun.
He is confident that with his daughter's stunning appearance, he will be able to successfully confuse Yang Chengying and obtain the most powerful backer in Golden State for him.
There were frequent movements here, and the old housekeeper happily returned to Tianfu.
Thinking that he had done a great thing, the old butler hurriedly asked the man for credit, wanting to get the man's reward.
"What? That's what you said. ”
After listening to what the old housekeeper said, Tian Chonggui suddenly became anxious.
"Yes, the old slave exerted some pressure slightly, so that the surnamed Shen had to give in and leave here." The old butler said.
"You, you've ruined my big deal."
Tian Chonggui scolded angrily, "You old thing, you are smart! ”
The old housekeeper hadn't figured it out yet, and said in surprise: "The old slave asked Shen Shikui to leave quickly, did the old slave do something wrong?" ”
"Wrong, very wrong."
Tian Chonggui shouted: "The more you persecute him like this, the more you are reminding him. ”
"Huh?" The old butler's mind hadn't turned a corner yet.
I only heard Tian Chonggui say again: "He will find out what we are afraid of, and then he will not hesitate to give it a go." ”
The old housekeeper finally reacted and regretted it: "It's all to blame the old slave for his earnestness, this can hurt the master." ”
"What's the use of talking about that now."
Tian Chonggui paced back and forth in the room, "Quick, send a letter to Miss and tell her to keep an eye on Shen Shikui." ”
"Yes." The old butler pulled his legs and wanted to go.
"Wait." Tian Chonggui stopped him again: "Let's go, let's hurry to Shen Mansion." ”
Hopefully, there is still time to redeem it.
Shen Shikui's daughter, Tian Chonggui has seen it, and the words "national color and heavenly fragrance" seem to be tailor-made for her.
Shen Shikui also invited a famous artist to teach her piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.