It was already midnight when Cao Yi returned to Cao Yi from the Yang Mansion dinner. It was not Cao Yi and Yang Gong. Yang Xingwen and others ate and drank so late. Because Yang Gong was old, he had already left the seat to rest at the time. Cao Yi thought of taking the opportunity to say goodbye, but Yang Xingwen was holding him back and refused to leave. He said that he really felt that he had met Cao Yi too late today, so he had to talk to him. Although Cao Yi was a little helpless, it finally flowed down because Cao Yi had a bad impression of Yang Xingwen, and even felt that he was the model that scholars from ancient scholarly families should become.

However, Cao Yi was not without any gains when he was left by Yang Xingwen to chat. At least through the evening chat, Cao Yi learned that Yang Xingwen was the judge of the Transport Department in Hangzhou Prefecture, in charge of the financial resources of the Hangzhou Prefecture, and also in charge of the affairs of the officials. Although there were also the Transport Author and the Deputy Transport Author, he was only a sixth-rank official, but his real power was still not small. In this way, when Cao Yi went to Hangzhou to open the Zuixianlou branch and the Taibai Chamber of Commerce branch, if Yang Xingwen was helped, he would not need to help him specifically. As long as there was no malicious straits with the local Chamber of Commerce and Restaurant at the government level, Cao Yi was not afraid of any commercial competition within the normal range.

Looking back now, Yang Xingwen is not actually a mixture of highs and lows as Yang Gong said before. As long as he is not caught in party struggles later, he does not easily take sides. At Yang Xingwen's age, he has already achieved such a lack of official position. Although there must be a reason behind his father Yang Gong, it can also prove in disguise that Yang Xingwen's ability is still very outstanding. Some people, even if you push him up, will not sit steadily and will still be fucked by others later.

Also tonight, not far from the Yang Mansion of Jiangning Prefecture, Jiangning City, the center of the residential area of ​​the Jiangning City is the largest area, and the most pavilions are the Shen family, the capital of Jiangning. In a brightly lit courtyard, a wave of insults was heard: "Shen Yan, Shen Yan, are you a pig? Wrong! Pigs are smarter than you! You said we were born from the same father, why are you so stupid? You can't just learn it? Although you can't be as smart as me, you can always do half of it, right? Why do you say you are also a species of our Shen family, with the excellent bloodline of our Shen family!"

"Yes, yes! Second brother, you are talking about it, but this dragon has nine sons, and they are different! Second brother, you are the smartest person in our family, how can I compare with Second brother, let alone half, even half half, I have been satisfied with it!" Shen Yan said with a shy face and flattering look.

After hearing this, Shen Xing's expression became a little softer, as if he agreed with what Shen Yan said, nodded and said with a smile: "Put aside from doing things, third brother, you are at least very decent in speaking in this regard!"

Shen Yan let out a silly giggle, then lowered his pressure and said angrily: "Second brother, that's it

Why are the two shopkeepers of Cuiweilou and Huayuanlou so stupid? In front of so many people, Cao Yi pointed out that it was the two of them who sold wine to us in private. They couldn’t just break all the wine jars and make it a death without a certificate?”

"No, they are not stupid, especially Zhang Qi from Qingyuan Building. He is a ruthless person and a smart person. He is worthy of your efforts to win over in the future. As for Li Yuan from Cuiwei Building, you will give him 10,000 taels of silver tomorrow and ask him to fine Cao Yi the money. How far he can get, we Shen family don't want to bite people but just beg for mercy!" Shen Xing's face was full of mockery, with a sense of contempt.

Chen Yan nodded in an unknown way, as if he was digesting what Shen Xing said. After a while, he exclaimed: "No, second brother, since we are all about to give up Li Yuan from Cuiweilou, why do you still have to pay him the fine of 10,000 taels of breach of contract?"

Shen Xing looked at Chen Yan with a speechless expression, and finally explained patiently: "This is the fault of Zhang Qi being too smart. He said in front of so many people that even if they were caught selling wine to us privately, we would pay the fine of 10,000 taels of silver, our Shen family would help us pay it. He was using our army. At that time, so many people heard it, and everyone was actually staring at the result of this matter to see if we would pay on their behalf. If it was paid, it would mean that our Shen family kept their word and was still trustworthy in doing business."

"What if we don't agree to pay on our behalf?" Chen Yan asked in confusion, touching the back of his head.

"If you don't agree, then we can spend 20,000 taels of silver less now, but we will lose more later!" Shen Xing said with an obscure look on his face.

"Hmm? Second brother, I don't understand what you said?"

Shen Xing sighed and said, "Third brother, if we refuse to pay the 20,000 taels of silver for the sake of ours, everyone will feel that our Shen family is untrustworthy and promising and agreeing when they ask others for help. As a result, there is a problem and our family turns against each other again. Do you think if this is the case, will there be any businessmen willing to cooperate with our family in the future?"

"It should...it should...it won't!" Chen Yan replied not sure.

"Definitely not. Even someone as stupid as you knows will not cooperate anymore. So don't others think so?" Shen Xing growled in anger. Chen Yan shrank unconsciously. He was a little afraid of his second brother now.

"So we must pay the 20,000 taels of silver for these two restaurants. As long as we pay the money on our behalf, we will definitely be able to earn more in the future. Do you know?" Shen Xing explained patiently.

Chen Yan nodded in a slight understanding. Anyway, what his second brother said was absolutely right.

, From childhood to adulthood, he was most afraid of his second brother Shen Xing, and he was most willing to obey him.

"Third brother, temporary failure is nothing. All the process is not important. Only the result is the most important. As long as we win the last time, what's the harm even if we lose ninety-nine times before? Liu Bang kept losing to Xiang Yu, and he defeated Xiang Yu with the last stick, and then the man behind him was born. So it's nothing if you lose to Cao Yi for the time being. You see, your second brother, I also lost to Cao Yi? You see, have I been frustrated?" Shen Xing said lightly, without a trace of fireworks.

Chen Yan shook his head and signaled that Shen Xing had never been angry, but Chen Yan complained in his heart: "Isn't it angry? After you came back that day, all the ceramic jewelry in the room was broken by you. I also saw the servants go in and clean up a pile of broken ceramics?" However, Chen Yan definitely did not dare to say this.

"Well, third brother, listen to the advice of the second brother, you are really not Cao Yi's opponent. No matter which aspect or what field it is, at least from the comparison between the two of you at this stage, Cao Yi is indeed much better than you! You should give up targeting Cao Yi for the time being. Listen to the second brother, I will definitely avenge you later!" Shen Xing patted Chen Yan's shoulder and said.

Chen Yan hesitated for a long time before nodding and responding: "Well, I heard from my second brother. My right eyelid has been pounding recently, and I don't know what will happen. And I have always felt a little restless recently. I'd better not to bother now. Let's see the situation first!"

...

At noon on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Cao Yi was sitting in his elegant seat and watching the strange novels of this era. Hong Xiuchang walked in outside and whispered: "Young Master, Li Yuan from Cuiwei Building and Zhang Qi from Qingyuan Building just gave the remaining wine and 10,000 taels of silver!"

Cao Yi raised his head, and his eyes showed a surprised expression: "Oh? They are so honest and trustworthy? What did they say?"

"Just just now, there were many customers eating next to them. Zhang Qi and Li Yuan kept shouting loudly, saying that the young master was dishonest in business, and they thought about how to prevent their partners. Then they praised the Shen family for keeping their promises openly and secretly, and were willing to abide by the compensation agreement that had just verbally agreed to them, paying a fine of 10,000 taels of silver for the two of them. Then they repeated it several times. Look, they were almost urging the gongs and gongs to inform the whole city!" Hongxiu shook his head and said with a smile.

Cao Yi smiled and said, "It seems that when the Shen family gave them money, they specifically told them to say this intentionally when they paid us a fine. It seems that Chen Yan is not stupid?" Then he seemed to think of something, and whispered lightly, adding: "Maybe the person behind Chen Yan is not stupid!"
Chapter completed!