A washed-up martial arts master reborn 30 years ago

Chapter 208 The Change of Greed
"Uncle Cao, how are you doing lately?"

Zhao Qianlan, dressed in smart clothes, came to Daliang City and first met with Cao Wang, the boss of Sitong Trading Company.

Because although the Zhao family and the Cao family are both engaged in business,
But the two families are family friends.

"It's not bad, but maybe it's because of old age. The cold wind has been blowing in Daliang City recently, and my legs feel a little achy due to the cold weather all year round."

"Oh, it's all the fault of being a newborn calf when you were young and not afraid of tigers."

"At that time, you and your father slept in the open air and were exposed to the rain and snow, but you didn't take it seriously. As a result, you suffered a lot in old age."

"Niece, please don't learn from me. Just take good care of your health. There is no end to the work. Sometimes it is a good thing to give up something."

Cao Wang sighed, his kind face full of kindness.

Looking at Zhao Qianlan’s gaze,
Full of kindness and love for the younger generations.

"Uncle Cao, don't worry, I will pay attention."

Zhao Qianlan nodded, looking like she was listening, and then said:
"Uncle Cao, I know you are not in good health, so I brought back a bottle of tiger bone wine, a specialty of the seven bordering countries. I hope it will be useful to you."

Before speaking, he waved to Uncle Fu, the trusted butler who had taken care of her since she was a child, and asked him to take the things over and hand them to Cao Wang with his own hands.

The two chatted for a while,

The atmosphere is harmonious.

The fathers and younger generations communicate happily, and they have a kind of fatherly and filial piety.

Until Zhao Qianlan and the big boss Cao Wang said goodbye.

When walking out of the door,
Zhao Qianlan's originally full smile gradually faded away.
After the horses were mounted and the caravan was driven away, Zhao Qianlan's pretty face darkened slightly, and she looked vaguely cold.

"Miss, what's wrong?"

Return to Luohe caravan and disperse the people in the caravan to do their own thing.

Seeing no one,

Uncle Fu, who had almost been holding it in for a long time, finally couldn't help but asked worriedly.

"That man named Cao is uneasy and kind-hearted!"

Back home, Zhao Qianlan finally didn't have to worry about anything else, she was gnashing her teeth, with hatred clearly showing in her eyes.

"How could it be? Isn't that Cao Wang the life-and-death brother of the master? A few years ago, he even wanted to propose that one of his sons named Cao Zheng be brought into the marriage, saying that he would help stabilize the Luohe Chamber of Commerce?"

"Uncle Fu, you don't understand this matter."

Zhao Qianlan sighed,

Recalling some of the inside stories he learned after taking over Luohe Trading Company after his father died, his white palms clenched involuntarily.

Uncle Fu has always managed and taken care of it at home, and has never been involved in the business of the company, so he doesn't understand.

But if she wants to continue the Zhao family business,

But you have to know!

No matter it was the temptation a few years ago,
It’s still those same hands and feet that have always been testing,

And how could I not hear what Cao Wang was thinking during this meeting?

but,
No matter what, she will never allow the Zhao family's fortune to disappear in her own hands!

That is why,

Ignoring the pressure within the trading bank, she took out more than half of the trading bank's assets and crossed the Desert of Death to the Holy Ji Sect to bring a protective umbrella for the Luohe Chamber of Commerce!

to this end,

She almost put the entire future of Luohe Trading Company on the gambling table!

Seeing the tired look on Zhao Qianlan's face, Uncle Fu couldn't help but show a hint of distress.

long, long ago,

My young lady is still the soft and frail lady who dares not speak loudly, speaks softly, and is lovable.

But after that day,
She tied up her long hair, put aside the weakness in her heart, wore the clothes of a young master, and decided to prop up this crumbling home!
Nobody knows,
How much pressure has she endured from a young lady in purdah to this point!
"Miss, if you're too tired, just forget it. I don't think either the master or the eldest master wants to see you so tired."

Uncle Fu hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke to console him.

Zhao Qianlan was stunned.
Turning around, seeing the genuine concern on Uncle Fu's face, he smiled and said gently:

"It's okay, Uncle Fu, I will take care of myself."

"Furthermore, the Shengji Sect and his party are in perfect condition. I have hired someone with enough weight to be our backer. You don't have to worry."

Fu Bo sighed secretly in his heart.

The young lady was brought up by herself, so I don't know her thoughts.

But he has nothing to do.

First, the eldest young master passed away,

Not long after that, the master who was greatly shocked also left soon after.

The successive blows have had a great impact on the young lady!

Uncle Fu didn't try to persuade him again.

Seeing that Zhao Qianlan looked tired, she resigned and left to let her rest for a while.

Zhao Qianlan relaxed,
Looking at the sky,

The eyes are a little sad.At this time, she

I can no longer see the slightest bit of fierceness and energy like a strong woman that I showed in front of others.

Some are just a kind of ladylike weakness that has never been shown in front of others.

She lowered her head,
Draw your knees to your chest,

Hold your knees tightly with both hands.

"Brother, I will inherit your responsibility and lead Luohe Trading Company and continue to do so."

Three days later,
Zhao Qianlan, who had returned to her previous heroic and capable appearance, did not wait for Yang Qingyun's arrival.

"What happened?"

She frowned slightly.

Today is the time for the conference to begin.

But Yang Qingyun has never been seen.

Could there be some accident?
Zhao Qianlan stopped in front of the door for a long time.

But the figure did not appear after all.

And the time has come,
no way,
She could only take people to the meeting first.

Entering the meeting hall where the discussion was held, Zhao Qianlan found that the presidents of the other major trading houses had already arrived and were exchanging words in low voices.

When they saw Zhao Qianlan arriving, they all looked at her.

Curiosity, questioning, disdain, but more importantly, a different meaning?

Zhao Qianlan felt vaguely bad.

But there was no change in her pretty face.

I saluted everyone present happily and apologized for being late. Please forgive me, uncles.

Everyone said it didn't matter.
After a few pleasantries,
Zhao Qianlan then went to her seat and sat down.

General Assembly,

also officially started.

This exchange meeting is held every three years. It actually brings together the heads of merchants and chambers of commerce in Jin State, and then everyone discusses a charter to divide their respective regions to avoid vicious competition.

To put it simply, it is actually a pie-sharing meeting.

To build such a platform,
Everyone gathered together to share the cake,
If there are any conflicts, they will be resolved directly here.

After all, whether it is malicious competition and price wars, or bloody conflicts breaking out because of competition for a voice, the losses caused are not small.

businessman
Because we care about interests,

Therefore, harmony is the most important thing.

quickly,

At the venue, heads of banks and other figures from all three parties criss-crossed the venue. They came and went to compete for interests, and the quarrel was red-faced.

but on the other hand,
Zhao Qianlan's face became increasingly ugly.

Until I couldn't bear it anymore,
A slap on the table.

bang,
The venue fell silent instantly.

She held back her anger and raised her hands to everyone around her:

"What do you uncles mean? When did the reserved area of ​​our Luohe Chamber of Commerce become an unclaimed land and was divided by you?"

These people, in front of her, the president of Luohe Chamber of Commerce, are fighting to divide the territory of Luohe Chamber of Commerce?

No one speaks.

Cao Wang, who was sitting in the first seat, coughed and attracted everyone's attention.

His countenance did not change,
Lightly said:

"Niece, it's not that we don't give you face, it's that you don't even have a male member of the Zhao family. Why do you need so much land?"

"Luohe Chamber of Commerce was already defeated when my poor Brother Zhao went there."

"Girls, you'd better go back to your husband and raise your children, and don't bother anymore."

"Do you have to completely defeat Luohe Chamber of Commerce before you are willing to do it?"

"Look, I heard that you mortgaged half of the company's assets and wanted to find a big tree in Shengji Sect, but in the end you hired an unknown person named Yang Qingyun."

"What's even more ridiculous is that that kid still doesn't dare to show his face."

"People's hearts are evil. My good niece, you are not suitable for this business. Let your uncles take care of the Luohe Trading Company."

"We are doing this for your own good!"

Cao Wang's hearty voice resounded throughout the hall,

On the kind face,

Full of sincerity.

(End of this chapter)