It's just that the watermelon is heavy, and Lu Xingyi is small, not only did he not pick it up this time, but the whole person almost fell to the ground, and several people who looked embarrassed laughed loudly.

After coaxing Lu Xingyi to play for a while, Lu Zhengan remembered that Song Xiren returned to the town to load the goods.

"My father used to be busy all day when he was stocking, why did he come back so quickly today?"

Hearing this, Song Xiren protected behind Lu Xingyi, and said helplessly: "I didn't buy a few goods in the total, and it was put in less than an hour." This year, God doesn't know why, before that, there was not a drop of rain in Linzhou, and as a result, it all fell to the south. Lao Wu, who heard the delivery, said that the flood in the south was very serious, and it was said that many people had drowned. Hey, it seems that this year, don't talk about business, it would be good to be able to live well, and it would be good to have something to eat. ”

Listening to Song Xiren's words, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but be stunned. Thinking back to Ma Yuntao, who came a few days ago, I seemed to understand something.

"I said that as soon as the fruit came down from the tree, this Ma Yuntao came so fast."

Song Huaishu on the side saw Lu Zhengan muttering softly, and thought that Lu Zhengan was talking to him again, so he hurriedly reached out and poked his arm. "What do you say? I didn't hear you. ”

Lu Zhengan turned around, looked at Song Huaishu with a questioning expression, and said with a smile: "It's nothing, cut the watermelon." If you don't cut it, the girl's saliva will wash the watermelon rind. ”

……

Seven days later, Lu Zhengan received an invitation from Ma Yuntao, saying that he would invite him to talk to the Goldman Sachs restaurant in the town two days later.

Knowing the reason why Ma Yuntao was in a hurry, Lu Zheng'an had a new plan in his heart. But he also knew that Ma Yuntao, a veteran in business, was the most insidious, and just in case, Lu Zhengan decided to bring Song Huaishu with him when he went to the banquet. In this way, Song Huaishu can not only be his shield, but also give himself a wake-up call at a critical time.

Song Huaishu had never attended such an occasion, but he heard Lu Zhengan say that Ma Yuntao might use some means to invite him to the banquet. Song Huaishu was afraid that Ma Yuntao would be unfavorable to Lu Zhengan, so he gritted his teeth and agreed.

Seeing this, Lu Zhengan shook his hand and said softly: "However, you don't have to be too nervous, as long as we are careful, it should be fine." ”

Regarding Ma Yuntao, the two elders of the Song family also muttered a little in their hearts, but they also knew that Lu Zhengan was not a sloppy and careless person. In addition, Song Huaishu followed, and it was still Goldman Sachs Restaurant, Song Xiren instructed the two of them and did not say anything else.

Lu Zheng'an and Song Huaishu entrusted the 'child prodigy' to the two elders of the Song family to take care of them, and whispered a few words of comfort to Lu Xingyi, who wanted to go with him, and then the two went out in the car. Afraid that the late return at night would affect the rest of the two old men, the two of them deliberately took the key to the Song family's courtyard when they left.

After going out with the mule cart, Lu Zhengan led the mule and asked Song Huaishu to sit on the wheel. After beckoning to Lu Xingyi, he said to his mother-in-law: "Mother, this child prodigy will be handed over to you and my father today, and Huaishu and I will try to rush back tonight." ”

"Okay, but don't go home if you drink, safety is paramount."

Lu Xingyi, who was stuffed into his grandmother's arms, watched the two of them yawn with a pair of eyes, leaned his little head on his grandmother's shoulder, and wanted to sleep. Seeing this, Song Lanshi waved his hand at Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu, and then turned around and walked towards the house with Lu Xingyi in his arms.

……

When Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu arrived at the door of the Goldman Sachs Restaurant at two o'clock in the morning, Ma Yuntao was already waiting at the door.

Seeing that Lu Zhengan was still followed by Song Huaishu, Ma Yuntao's eyes flashed, and he hurriedly stepped forward to beckon the two of them to enter the door. "Oh, it's really not easy to invite the two sons, please come in quickly."

"Don't say that, Boss Ma, it's true that the family was busy with the family before, and now it's coming over without freeing up your hands."

With that, Ma Yuntao led the two to the door of a private room, pushed open the door and invited Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu to enter the door.

After watching the two enter the door, Ma Yuntao turned sideways and beckoned the little maid with him, and whispered to him: "Cancel the arranged dancing girl." ”

The little guy glanced at Lu Zheng'an and Song Huaishu, who had already entered the house, with some contempt in their eyes. "Now that the Ji family is not as good as before, why should the lord flatter these two mud legs from the countryside like this."

After the little guy finished speaking, Ma Yuntao immediately glared at him. "The Ji family is in decline, but the emaciated camel is also bigger than the horse. Moreover, this year's flooding in the south and drought in the north made the supply of goods scarce, and the Lu family could not lose it at this time. Hey, let you go and you go, where so much nonsense! ”

When the little man saw that his master was angry, he immediately did not dare to say anything, but bowed down and walked outside.

Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu knew Ma Yuntao's purpose, but for this year's situation, it was only the price plus two percent, and Lu Zhengan naturally didn't look at it.

After beckoning the two to sit down, Ma Yuntao got up and poured a glass of water for Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu. Looking at the appearance of the two of them, he said, "Thinking that the two of you are so busy at home, I even thought about picking them up." Who knew that the two of them were so polite, and they were unwilling. ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan smiled and said: "Now that all the fruits in the garden have fallen and there are people at home to help watch them, there is nothing to do." Besides, this place is not too far from my house, even if you walk, there is no need to let Boss Ma run more. ”

While talking, the second runner of the restaurant knocked lightly twice at the door, and Ma Yuntao smiled and let people in.

After Xiao Er put the wine and food on the table and withdrew, Ma Yuntao got up and picked up the wine jug and poured a glass for the two. Then he filled his wine glass and raised it to Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu opposite.

"It's rare for us to get together today, and I would like to give you a drink."

As he spoke, without waiting for the two to react, Ma Yuntao raised his head and drank the wine in the wine glass.

Song Huaishu had never participated in such a scene, seeing Ma Yuntao drinking and drinking, he couldn't help but feel a little at a loss for a while, and turned his head to look at Lu Zhengan on the side.

Lu Zhengan gently squeezed Song Huaishu's hand under the table, winked at him and signaled him to be relieved. "Boss Ma is polite, but my brother is not good at drinking, so I will return this cup for him."

What Ma Yuntao's purpose is, the two of them have long been well aware of it. The three of them recounted a few words of gossip and went straight to the point.

"Master Lu, we have dealt with each other once before, what kind of person is so-and-so, whether he is happy or not, you should also understand in your heart. Moreover, compared with last year's price, the price has been directly increased by 20%, which is not low, right? ”

Listening to Ma Yuntao's words, Lu Zhengan smiled and nodded. "The price given by Boss Ma is really good, but Boss Ma also knows about this year's situation. This drought not only caused the price of various materials to rise a lot, but also made our entire Hualong Town almost no harvest. My fellow villagers work with me, and I have to fill their stomachs. ”

As soon as Ma Yuntao heard Lu Zhengan's words, he understood in his heart that he was afraid that Lu Zhengan would not see the price of this two percent, and his hanging heart could not help but drop a little.

Seeing that Lu Zhengan was still smiling, he was like Maitreya Buddha on the lotus seat. Ma Yuntao lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, and then went straight to the point and said: "Since this is the case, then Lu Gongzi will make a price, right?" How much to add you directly say. ”

Lu Zhengan heard from Song Xiren that there was a severe drought in the north this year, but there was a flood in the south due to too much rain. Not only is there a shortage of fresh fruits and dry goods, but even the prices of ordinary daily necessities have also risen a lot. After hearing Ma Yuntao's words, he pinched the wine glass in his hand and couldn't help but chuckle.

Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu understood that Ma Yuntao's purpose for suddenly coming to Hualong Mountain was to see their family's harvest and preemptively determine the source of goods. At the same time, he also wanted to test Lu Zheng'an and whether they knew the situation in the field. So as to take advantage of the news blockage in the countryside, trying to get the dried peaches at a low price, and then turn over to obtain higher profits.

If he hadn't heard the news brought by Song Xiren, Lu Zhengan was afraid that he would have agreed to him directly. However, now that Lu Zhengan understands that the situation in the whole country of the Daxi Dynasty is not optimistic, Ma Yuntao is afraid that he will not be able to play any tricks.

"I'm an old friend with Boss Ma, so let's just say some things." Lu Zhengan glanced at Ma Yuntao's expression, and then continued: "This year, all parts of the country are not peaceful, and I originally planned to buy this year's dried peaches myself, but seeing that Boss Ma ran to my house a few times, it would be too unkind if I didn't let go." ”

"It's still Lu Gongzi's benevolence and righteousness, a certain toast to you!"

As he spoke, Ma Yuntao was about to pick up his wine glass, but was stopped by Lu Zhengan waving his hand.

"Boss Ma, don't worry, I haven't finished my words yet. I can give these dried peaches to you, Boss Ma, and I can give them to you. But on top of that, I need to take 30% for every pound you sell in your store. ”

As soon as Lu Zheng'an said this, Ma Yuntao's face turned green. The hand that was pinched tightened tightly, and finally laughed. "Lu Gongzi is really calculating, according to what you do, I will earn an errand fee for co-authoring."

"I don't intervene in the price set by Boss Ma, and according to Boss Ma's words, seventy percent of the 'errand fees' are not low." Seeing what Ma Yuntao wanted to say, Lu Zhengan smiled and continued: "If you agree, then all the dried peaches we have this year can be supplied to your shop." ”

Ma Yuntao listened to Lu Zhengan's words and couldn't help but laugh angrily. "Master Lu, your appetite is too big, isn't it?"

When Ma Yuntao's words fell, Lu Zhengan smiled and helped Song Huaishu add a chopstick cashew nut, but did not speak.

Seeing Lu Zheng'an, Ma Yuntao lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, gritted his teeth and asked, "Master Lu, is there no room for negotiation in this matter?" What if I don't? ”

Lu Zheng'an's hand holding the chopsticks paused for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Since I have already said what I said, I have naturally thought about it." It doesn't matter if you don't agree, it's a big deal that we can work hard and sell it ourselves. It's not too early, we should go back, Boss Ma thought about it carefully, if you agree, let me go to my house to deliver a letter, and I will personally send the dried peaches to Linzhou. ”

Now that all has been said and done, there is no need to eat this meal any more. Lu Zhengan got up and said goodbye to Ma Yuntao, and then left the Goldman Sachs restaurant with Song Huaishu.

After walking out of the door of the restaurant, Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu looked back at Ma Yuntao, who was standing at the window with an obscure look, Lu Zhengan smiled and took Song Huaishu's shoulders and left.

It is the height of summer, and although it has reached the end of the unitary period, the sky has not yet completely darkened.

Lu Zheng'an knew that Song Huaishu had not eaten well, so he found a small restaurant and walked in. After ordering a few of Song Huaishu's favorite dishes with the children in the hall, and asking him to help serve cold noodles, Lu Zhengan waved him away.

After the second child went to the back kitchen, Song Huaishu hurriedly asked: "Zheng'an, what do you say if Boss Ma refuses to agree and secretly makes trouble?" ”

Lu Zheng'an, who was drinking water, heard Song Huaishu's words, knowing that he had been worried in his heart, and hurriedly opened his mouth to reassure: "Don't worry, he won't dare." Maybe he may have some connections in Linzhou, but it may not be the case if he leaves Linzhou. And this year's supply is scarce, although our dried peaches are ordinary, but in the current situation, they are definitely sought-after goods. Don't worry, we won't be able to make a lot of money this year, but we will definitely be able to pay back half of the money we owe to my father. ”

Chapter 111

Although it was not too late for the banquet with Ma Yuntao to disperse, it was rare to have such a clean world for two, Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu did not return to Longshan, and walked around the street before holding hands and returning to the small courtyard of the Song family.

Without the 'little stumbling block' beside them, the night Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu was ridiculous and didn't end until midnight. Lu Zhengan looked at Song Huaishu's tired fingers and didn't want to move them, so he helped him fetch water to clean up, so he kissed his forehead and took him to sleep.

Because he was afraid that the two elders in the family would be worried, the sky was slightly bright, and Lu Zhengan got up. Dressed Song Huaishu in his sleep, and gently carried him to the mule cart covered with futon.

As soon as he put the man on the mule cart, Song Huaishu opened his eyes in a daze. Looking up at Lu Zhengan on the wheel, he said with some embarrassment: "Why don't you call me directly?" I still have a mattress, and I don't know what happened to me. ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan glanced back at the sleepy-eyed Song Huaishu and said with a smile: "There is a figure on the road at this moment, so you can sleep for a while with peace of mind." When I got to the entrance of the town, I bought some bean curd and fritters and fritters and took them home, and my mother made them again. ”

Song Huaishu was indeed very tired, and although he wanted to get up, his body was a little disobedient, and he closed his eyes again without saying a few words to Lu Zheng'an.

Seeing this, Lu Zhengan pulled the thin blanket on his body, and then slowly drove the mule cart to the entrance of the town.

The breakfast stall at the entrance of the town had just come out, and when he saw that there was still a person lying on the car that Lu Zheng'an was driving, he thought that someone in the family was seriously ill, and when he saw that Lu Zheng'an was not very old and dignified, he felt extremely sorry for him. Therefore, when Lu Zhengan bought things, he gave a lot of things.

Lu Zhengan carried nearly one-third more meatloaf and fritters than before, and thought that the boss had mistaken it. However, after asking the boss, the other party waved his hand and said that there was no problem.

Seeing this, Lu Zhengan didn't say anything more, paid the money neatly, and led the mule cart home.

After the mule cart went up the mountain road of Hualong Mountain, Lu Zhengan woke up Song Huaishu. The two of them arranged the mattresses on the mule cart by the side of the mountain road and made sure that nothing had gone wrong before knocking on the door of their house.

Song Xiren immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he opened the door and saw the two people outside the door. "How's the talk going, but it's going well?"

"Right now, we have the goods in our hands, and the right to speak is in our hands, and it depends on Boss Ma's own choice whether it will be successful or not."

Hearing Lu Zhengan's words, Song Xiren nodded in agreement. "It's true, this year's situation is so bad, if you can make some money, you naturally have to earn more. If you ask him for 30 percent, he can make a lot of money, and he can't lose money in this transaction. ”

Song Huaishu and Lu Zhengan didn't return overnight, and they naturally missed their daughter in their hearts. Seeing that his old father was talking to Lu Zheng'an, Song Huaishu went into the house with the breakfast he had bought.

After knocking on the door twice, Song Huaishu pushed the door into the house, and saw that his mother had sat up from the bed, and Lu Xingyi in the bed was sleeping soundly with his little belly pocket and holding his little fist, so he whispered to his mother: "Did this girl sleep peacefully last night?" Didn't you see me and Zheng'an, didn't you make trouble? ”

"After taking a bath, I wanted to make some trouble, and then I played with your father for a while, and when I was tired of playing, I fell asleep. No, I slept until now, and I didn't even turn over. ”

Hearing this, Song Huaishu couldn't help but smile. "We bought breakfast in the town and came back, you can lie down for a while, otherwise when Xingyi wakes up, there is no one around, and it is estimated that he will hum again."

"Cheng, you guys go all the way and have breakfast first. Niuniu's clothes that she changed yesterday are in the basin in the yard, and you can wash them and dry them later. ”

Song Huaishu closed the door lightly in response, and when he saw Lu Zhengan and his old father still standing in the courtyard talking about this, he went straight to get busy.

Compared with the laughter and laughter in the small courtyard of the Lu family, Ma Yuntao in the inn was not so happy.

Thinking of the request made by Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu last night, Ma Yuntao only felt pain in his ribs.

The housekeeper who was waiting on the side looked at his master's expression, bowed forward and poured a cup of herbal tea for Ma Yuntao, and said with a flattering smile: "Master, don't be angry about the two mud legs in the countryside, why don't you call two dancing girls for you to come in and have fun?" ”

Hearing this, Ma Yuntao, who was picking up the tea cup and preparing to drink tea, immediately splashed the tea in his hand on the butler's body, and angrily reprimanded: "Happy fart!" Where is Lao Tzu still in the mood right now. ”

After that, Ma Yuntao slammed the teacup to the ground, and the white jade-like teacup shattered to the ground.

Recalling Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu yesterday, Ma Yutao gritted his teeth and scolded: "Lao Tzu has been doing business in Linzhou for more than ten years, but I didn't expect to be pinched by two mud legs now." ”

Looking at his master's face, the housekeeper bowed forward, his eyes flashed, and he raised his right hand across his neck and made a movement to wipe his neck. "Master, is that good?"

Ma Yuntao glanced at the housekeeper and sneered with a gloomy face. "If these two can move, I'll use you to remind me. Although the Ji family is not as good as before, the concubine in the palace has not fallen after all. Moreover, there was news from Shangjing that the crown prince had a close relationship with the five princes recently, and no one could guess what the Ji family would do in the future. If we move this kid surnamed Lu, the Ji family will definitely investigate it to the end. At that time, Lao Tzu will not be able to escape. ”

Speaking of this, Ma Yuntao's eyes narrowed, and after sighing deeply, he said his true purpose. "Moreover, this kid surnamed Lu has a very active brain, and you haven't eaten anything made by his family. Although our family is not bad in Linzhou, we still want to go to the next level, so we have to get something different from others. ”

"So, the old man fell in love with that kid from the Lu family?"

Ma Yuntao nodded, his right hand clenched into a fist and slammed it the table, and after the teacup on the table rang for a while, the housekeeper was suddenly trembling.

"It's a shame that this year the sky is not long-sighted, either flooded or drought. We have traveled to so many places, but this surnamed Lu has more goods in his hands, and you have seen the faces of the rest of the people, but it is difficult for us to get the goods this year. ”

Hearing this, the housekeeper also frowned. I silently calculated the income of the store in previous years, stepped forward and cautiously persuaded: "Master, in fact, it is nothing to promise him, and if the situation is not good this year, we will not lose much if the price is set higher." Now that kid surnamed Lu is in tune with you, and when things are better next year, it will be time for him to kneel down and beg you. Don't care what, it's only serious to get the goods at this time, if the other families in Linzhou hear the news, the kid surnamed Lu will have to increase the price again. ”

Ma Yuntao didn't know this truth, but he had never been so aggrieved, and he really couldn't accept it.

"Alright, alright, don't be verbose, wait until I think about it."

As he spoke, Ma Yuntao waved his hand and drove the housekeeper out. After watching the housekeeper leave the room, Ma Yuntao angrily hammered the tabletop again, and he had already paid attention to it in his heart.