Chapter 42 Can’t afford to offend
After receiving Mrs. Song's people, Chen Sheng felt that he had been elevated, and he would not be surprised if he met anyone who came to place bets again.
There really wasn't anyone who surprised him next, they were just the maids of Duke Rongguo's family, the housekeeper of Duke Ningguo's family, the guards of the third princess's family, etc.
The money I bet is not much, only ten thousand taels. I say it is my lady’s private money, and I will make some money with Gu Xi to spend.
As for those third-rank officials, fourth-rank generals, etc. who came later, tsk tsk, how can they compare with the previous princes and princesses!
That’s it, you little bastard.
Not worth mentioning.
In fact, if it weren't for the previous comparison, just one of these people would be enough for Chen Sheng to deal with with caution.
But now he has sublimated.
Just when Chen Sheng thought that was enough for today, this grand event should have come to an end, and there would be no more big waves.
Unexpectedly, people from various commercial firms also took action!
Their status is indeed low and there is nothing to care about, but the amount they bet makes Chen Sheng break out in a cold sweat!
First, it was Hao Dongjia of Chengxin Trading Company. He asked his assistants to carry more than a dozen large boxes. When he arrived at the door, he put on a very sensible posture and did not take the initiative to join the powerful circle.
"These boxes contain 100,000 taels of silver, and there are also 100,000 taels of silver notes. Time is a bit tight, so it's a pity that so much money was collected in a short period of time."
Hao Dongjia from Honest Trading Company smiled and said to Chen Sheng,
"However, we only have so much money. We still have a lot of good items. We also have a few boxes of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, jades and jade. The manager can find a knowledgeable appraisal. We will accept the lower price. Let's have someone check it out.
Right.
I made my own estimate. These things can be pawned for about 300,000 taels, or almost 500,000 taels."
Chen Sheng, "..."
Brother, there is really no need to be so cruel!
Two hundred thousand taels is not enough, you have to pawn a good thing worth three hundred thousand!
What is the purpose of this bankrupt gesture?!
Is it really just to save face for Miss Gu, or do you want to kill their gambling house?
Chen Sheng didn't dare to ask why the dignitaries came, but he still dared to ask the people in the trading house, so he simply said,
"Hao Dongjia, please explain to me, what are you doing this for?"
"Of course you are trying to make money! We have heard that Miss Gu wants to take the initiative to cancel the engagement and guarantee success. This does not mean there is an opportunity to make money. Since your gambling house has set up a gambling game, don't be afraid of us making money."
Hao Dongjia stared at Chen Sheng with an expression that said, "You can't cheat."
"No, Miss Gu said that she would take the initiative to cancel the engagement, so there is no need to deposit so much money!" Chen Sheng was hard to understand and said bluntly,
"Then Gu Xi is no longer the legitimate daughter of the Hou family. Do we need to give her such a big face?!"
As soon as Hao Dongjia heard what he said, his kind face immediately changed. He glared at Chen Sheng and took a sip to the side in displeasure.
"The legitimate daughter of the Hou Mansion is nothing. If not, she is nothing. My young lady, I mean Miss Gu alone is worthy of our deposit of so much money.
Didn't you see how many top dignitaries came here? Could it be that they are here for the sake of the Zhongyihou Mansion? That Zhongyihou is not worthy of it.
They are all just like us. They came to you to make money at Miss Gu's invitation. This is our Miss Gu's card!"
Chen Sheng was stunned when he heard this.
Can Ms. Gu’s cards be so big?
Those who think that since she is no longer the legitimate daughter of the Hou family, they can humiliate her to their heart’s content, like him, aren’t they just clowns?!
On the trading bank side, in addition to Honesty Trading Company, four other trading firms came, each betting one hundred thousand taels.
Compared with the huge sum of money pledged by Chengxin Commercial Bank, it can only be said to be shabby, no more, no less.
However, no matter where you put these one hundred thousand taels of silver, it is still a huge amount of money!
Just when Chen Sheng felt that it was outrageous for Chengxin Trading Company to sell everything to collect 500,000 taels to support Gu Xi, it was outrageous that Mom would open the door for outrageous people.
But I didn’t expect that there was something even more exaggerated, no, even more terrifying, behind!
This time the person who came to bet did not carry the box, but came by himself.
However, when Chen Sheng saw the clothes the other party was wearing, a purple robe with a four-leaf clover embroidered on the chest, he did not dare to neglect him at all.
This is a person from Yaowang Valley, and he is wearing a purple robe. This is the great deacon walking outside Yaowang Valley!
People of this status should be treated with respect even from powerful families, and even princes would go out to greet them.
Chen Sheng couldn't believe that such a big shot came to bet on Gu Xi breaking off the engagement.
But the other party is indeed!
Deacon Xiao didn't take out the banknote, but took out a money withdrawal receipt from Baotong Bank and threw it to Chen Sheng, and asked him,
"Bet one million taels, can you afford to lose it?"
Chen Sheng burst into tears and shook his head crazily.
I can’t afford to pay, I can’t afford to pay!
Chen Sheng made a calculation in his mind. The money these people came to bet on added up to 1.5 million taels!
If Miss Gu successfully breaks off the engagement, their gambling house will have to pay out 1.5 million taels of silver.
Their gambling house is selling everything, so if they are all packaged and sold together, there is no way they can afford the compensation.
If Yaowang Valley adds another one million taels, the consequences will be terrible.
"Forget it, let's deposit 500,000 yuan. Leave this certificate here. If Miss Gu fails to cancel the engagement, you can withdraw 500,000 yuan. If the marriage is canceled, you can deposit 500,000 yuan into it."
Deacon Xiao said,
"You shouldn't dare to deceive me, Yaowang Valley, right?"
Chen Sheng shook his head repeatedly, almost shaking his head off.
Don't dare, don't dare!
Not to be offended!
Deacon Xiao was like a hurricane, coming and leaving in a hurry, but the wind blew the crowds into confusion.
This is Yaowang Valley!
Why would Yaowanggu come forward to support Gu Xi?
Where did Gu Xi get her face? Is it just because she is pretty?!
The housekeepers, maids, servants, and guards in each house rushed to send the news home.
Gu Xi, it seems you are not easy to mess with.
Hao Dongjia stared at the back of Deacon Xiao as he left with great displeasure.
Damn it!
The limelight was actually stolen by Yaowang Valley.
Obviously Qibao Pavilion is richer!
Qibao Pavilion and Yaowang Valley are both one of the four major sects in Jianghu, and Qibao Pavilion has a history of more than a hundred years.
Qibao Pavilion is mainly engaged in business. It does all kinds of businesses, selling various items, information, and important people.
It is said that there are seven treasures in the Qibao Pavilion, including swords, swords, medicine, clothes, books, gems, and treasures.
This baby is actually the eldest lady of Qibao Pavilion. She is listed as one of the seven treasures by Qibao Pavilion, which shows how much she is loved.
Qibao Pavilion controls 40% of the world's commercial banks, and the other 60% have transactions with it. There is no doubt that it is as rich as the country.
Honest Trading Company is from Qibao Pavilion.
Therefore, with the Qibao Pavilion at their back, the Hao Dong family did not take Yaowang Valley seriously, but instead became angry at being robbed of the limelight.
He was careless this time. He didn't expect that the young lady would be so valued by Yaowang Valley.
After sending away the chief deacon of Yaowang Valley, Chen Sheng felt that he had risen a lot.
If any big boss comes next, he will definitely not be able to scare him.
What about just the owner?
Why hasn’t my boss come yet?
Chapter completed!