in2ebook Chapter 122 That Person Finally Appeared
Chapter 122 That Person Finally Appeared
Yuan Qingcai saw that there was no one in the courtyard, closed the window, and said casually: "The result is similar to what we expected. The price of tea here is generally lower than that in Jiangzhou.
I went to visit Mr. Song today and from what he said, it seems that the output in Tai County is pretty good this year.
If we want to take over Yuzhou’s business, we must make a quick decision tomorrow and not give them…”
Lou Haiping raised his index finger and shushed, glancing outside, "We are not in our own territory, be careful of ears. Come over here, let's talk in a low voice."
At this time, several gray-clothed servants were lying next to the guest room where they were staying.
There was an object that was thick at the front and thin at the back pressed against their ears, with the thin side embedded in the wall. It was so quiet around them that even the sound of breathing could not be heard.
At the leader's signal, several people put their ears on the strange-shaped object again.
Yuan Qing moved closer to the wall and snorted deliberately, "What are you afraid of? In previous years, our Lou family has been reselling tobacco and tea for them. We have received so many benefits, and they don't allow us to improve the conditions?
If you ask me, why bother cooperating? Just buy all the land in Tai County where tobacco and tea are grown. Wouldn't that solve the troubles in the capital?"
Tai County...what tea...Lou Family...what...what trouble is there in the capital?
The conversation was intermittent, and after that, the servants could not hear anything clearly.
Yuan Qing walked to the window and heard the faint sound of a door closing next door. She turned around to look at Lou Haiping and smiled silently.
He must have taken the bait.
The wooden receiver was an exclusive product sold by her business for people to play with.
Only a dozen or so pieces have been sold so far, and the buyers' information is registered.
These people didn't even learn the complete imitation techniques, and actually pressed their way into the wall to eavesdrop, so their effectiveness was naturally greatly reduced.
Well...wish them good luck.
The servant who was called the leader used his lightness skills to leap into the courtyard of Gao's mansion.
The yard is fresh and elegant, with not many decorations. There is only a white jade table under the old tree, which looks like an extraordinary item.
The servant knelt down and whispered to the man sitting at the table, "Master, I am not doing my job well. I only heard some of it."
The man picked up the chess pieces on the table, holding them one by one in his hands, and said, "Speak."
The voice was as clear as jade, but it carried a chill that made people shiver.
"Yes, Lou Haiping brought a total of eight people on this trip. The rest were ordinary followers. Only one person's behavior and treatment were different from the others."
The man suddenly turned his wheelchair and moved closer to the servant.
His whole body was shrouded in the shadow of the tree, like a snake lurking in the dark.
The servant stared at the black satin boots in front of him and felt a sudden sense of panic for no reason.
"Oh?" The man's deep voice sounded, "What else?"
"I only heard them mention Yuzhou Taixian and tomorrow's negotiation, saying that the Lou family was in trouble. Their voices were too low and I didn't hear them clearly, so I don't know-"
The servant was kicked unexpectedly, and large amounts of blood splattered on the grass.
He didn't dare to make a sound and could only kneel on the ground and beg silently for mercy.
As if afraid that he would dirty his shoes, the man turned his wheelchair away and then stood up directly, not like a person with mobility impairment at all.
He waved his hand, and a man in black flew down from the tree, knelt down and obeyed his orders.
"Old rules, clean it up."
After the man in black dealt with the blood-stained grass, he picked up the trembling servant and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"It seems like they are really in trouble," the man said with a smile in his eyes, "plus this time, I wonder if they can escape."
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In the afternoon, Lou Haiping brought only Yuan Qing to meet with the merchants in Yuzhou.
The head of the Gao family had already prepared a seat and personally invited Lou Haiping to the seat of honor.
Yuan Qing pulled out a chair for him, then stood aside, lowered his eyes and listened to everyone's conversation.
"The attendant next to Boss Lou looks unfamiliar. I don't think I've seen him this morning." Someone noticed Yuan Qing's presence.
Yuan Qing didn't look up, but kept hiding behind Lou Haiping, as if afraid of other people's gazes.
Lou Haiping blocked the inquiring gazes from the people around her and said with a polite smile, "She's new to the family and still young. I brought her here to see the world."
Everyone present knew the situation clearly, and seeing Lou Haiping's protective attitude, they could probably guess the identity of this follower.
Taking the younger generation out for a stroll was not a big deal, and everyone just laughed it off.
Patriarch Gao was the main person in charge of this meeting. He raised his voice and said, "We have all met this morning. I'm sure everyone here knows the purpose of Boss Lou's visit. Let's talk about it."
He picked up the tea and took a sip, waiting for someone else to open the conversation.
Although they are said to be the richest family in the state, in fact, their Gao family's status in Yuzhou is far inferior to that of the Lou family.
None of the people sitting here are easy to deal with. They all want to step on the Gao family and take the position themselves.
But they don't know that there are many tricks in the tobacco and tea business. If the Lou family hadn't been the middleman, tobacco and tea would never have been so popular.
When others make money, people who are jealous naturally want to get a piece of the pie.
Human greed is endless. After getting one point of benefit, they want two points, three points...
Only a family like the Lou family can keep their original intentions in the face of wealth.
For decades, he has remained consistent, never raising prices or seeking profits, and has single-handedly stabilized the markets in most state capitals.
Do these people really think he doesn't know their evil intentions?
If they want to surpass the Lou family and monopolize the tobacco and tea business, it depends on whether they have the appetite for it.
There are many tricks between officials and businessmen in Yuzhou. They are stupid and are used as guns by others. He doesn't want to care about it.
But the Lou family cannot fall.
If the market is controlled by those greedy people, not only will the lives of ordinary people be difficult, but the country will also be in complete chaos.
He was being stared at and couldn't move, so he could only take this opportunity to give Boss Lou a reminder.
This is a choice made as a citizen of the Yuan Dynasty and has nothing to do with interests.
At this time, a man in a wheelchair was pushed in by a servant. He took out something in his arms and said, "Brother, you forgot to take something. I'll bring it to you."
Patriarch Gao paused for a moment before stepping forward to take the things and said in a gentle tone, "Thank you for your hard work and coming here in person."
Gao Mu shook his head to indicate that it was nothing. When he turned around, he glanced at the side inadvertently, but quickly looked away.
Yuan Qing pretended to be timid and moved back, quietly signaling to Lou Haiping.
That person finally showed up.