I use my daughter's body to cut down the rivers and lakes

Chapter 52 Cooperation
  After Cao Cheng expressed his stance, except for Liu Qi, the other two people in the hall couldn't help but look at each other, and then looked at each other in the air.

After a long silence, the bearded man beside Cao Cheng slowly stood up and saluted Shen Zhuang and Cao Cheng with clasped fists. Then he said in a deep voice: "Mr. Shen, Chairman Cao, this matter is of great importance. This matter cannot be solved by just one person." The one who calls the shots.”

As soon as the bearded man finished speaking, the giant-like man also stood up and said in a buzzing voice: "Mr. Shen Haihan, I'm sorry about this..."

Although the words were not finished, the meaning was already very obvious.

Shen Zhuang didn't show any expression on his face. He just stood up and clasped his fists at the two of them and said, "Tie Hall Master, Shen is extremely grateful that Second Master Hou can come this time."

"This Tieniu seems to be loyal and honest, but he is also a scheming person. The Changle Gang's growth in the north in recent years is all thanks to him!"

Liu Qi looked sideways, wondering why Cao Cheng suddenly whispered to him.

After talking about the bearded man named Tieniu, Cao Cheng focused his attention on the "giant" and continued to tilt his head and whispered to Liu Qi:
  "'Giant Spirit God' Hou Xiang, he also has a twin brother, 'Open Sky Divine Axe' Hou Cheng."

"The two brothers were born with different species. They were taller than ordinary people since birth. When they were five or six years old, they were almost the same size as adult men. Later, the two brothers were taken under the tutelage of a strange man from the rivers and lakes and taught martial arts."

Just when Cao Cheng was talking enthusiastically, Tieniu and Hou Xiang said "goodbye" to Shen Zhuang in unison and left the lobby on the second floor.

Now, only Shen Zhuang, Cao Cheng and Liu Qi were left in the room.

Liu Qi said calmly: "You haven't asked me about the identity of President Cao yet?"

Cao Cheng, who was sitting next to Liu Qi, squeezed Tie Dan's hand, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face, and then slowly turned his head to look at Liu Qi.

Shen Zhuang, who was in charge, chuckled: "It seems that this girl is new to the world, and she doesn't even know President Cao of the Caobang Chamber of Commerce!"

As he said that, the old man smiled and took the initiative to introduce: "In that case, you might as well let me introduce you to the girl. The person next to the girl is the former chief rudder of the Caobang and the current president of the Caobang Chamber of Commerce."

Hearing this, Cao Cheng shook his head and said with a smile: "It's just thanks to the brothers for their praise. It's not worth mentioning."

It turned out to be the head of Daqi Water Logistics.

Unlike modern times, in ancient times when there were no roads and railways, waterways were the fastest, most cost-effective and labor-saving mode of transportation.

No wonder Cao Cheng dared to point at Black Snake's face and curse.

The Black Snake Gang only controls some underground black industries in Beijing, so how can they dare to challenge the Caogang Chamber of Commerce, which has millions of Caogong workers?

"This girl." Seeing Liu Qi sitting on the chair with no intention of leaving, Shen Zhuang seemed to realize something. He narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile, "Just now, I..."

"Mr. Shen worked so hard that he even asked Fang Nuxia to violate the guarantor's rules and invite us over. He just wants to get this jade ginseng to treat your little granddaughter." Liu Qi spoke in a calm tone. Shen Zhuang stopped talking and continued.

"Indeed." The smile on Shen Zhuang's face faded, and then he nodded solemnly.

"To be honest, with my financial resources, this thousand-year-old jade ginseng is destined to miss me." Liu Qi continued, "Since Mr. Shen can invite Fang Nuxia and Shopkeeper Zhang of Datong Bank, he must be very helpful to other participants. I also have a certain understanding of my financial resources.”

Shen Zhuang's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he nodded heavily.

"I dare to ask Mr. Shen, do you have enough money prepared?"

As soon as these words came out, not only Shen Zhuang's expression changed slightly, but even Cao Cheng, who was sitting next to Liu Qi, couldn't help turning his head to look at Shen Zhuang.

Seeing Shen Zhuang's expression, Cao Cheng suddenly had an idea.

If you have enough money, why bother begging them?

Liu Qi, on the other hand, said calmly to Cao Cheng: "President Cao is very righteous, and the little girl is afraid that Gang Leader Cao's momentary act of righteousness will not only fail to help Mr. Shen, but will actually give others advantages in vain."

The moment he learned about Cao Cheng, Liu Qi knew that this person should be one of the most potential bidders in the jade ginseng auction. Hearing this, Cao Cheng's face became solemn immediately.

Of course it is possible to sell face to Mr. Shen, but as the masked girl next to him said, I am afraid that if I sell it to save face, Mr. Shen will not be able to take it!
  After thinking for a long time, Cao Cheng said with a solemn face: "Based on the recent transfer of bank deposits of several bank accounts in the capital, apart from Cao, there are two other companies with the strongest financial resources participating in the auction."

"They are Black Snake who was here just now, and Yan Lingyi from the Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce."

Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce!

When Liu Qi heard the name, a glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Shen Zhuang, who was in charge, had a calm expression on his face, obviously already aware of what Cao Cheng said.

Cao Cheng continued: "The Black Snake Gang seems to be very close to the Zhou family recently. I think the Zhou family is indispensable behind Black Snake's generosity."

"As for the Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce... their business has been getting bigger and bigger in recent years. This time they participated in the auction not just for a thousand-year-old jade ginseng. It is probably their main purpose to make the name of the Golden Horse Chamber of Commerce through bidding."

"According to Cao's calculations, the amount of silver prepared by these two families will probably not be less than 800,000 taels."

After hearing the number eight hundred thousand taels, Shen Zhuang's cheeks couldn't help but twitch.

Although there is still a long way to go before the price of 1.2 million taels purchased by the Shen family, 800,000 taels is still an astronomical figure. Moreover, this time Renshantang suddenly proposed to auction the jade ginseng, leaving it to the bidders. There is also insufficient preparation time.

Liu Qi couldn't help but ask: "Are there no other potential bidders?"

When Cao Cheng heard this, he smiled confidently: "Although there are many dignitaries and dignitaries in Beijing, there are only a few who can spend hundreds of thousands of taels. Most of the so-called wealth is from land and shops. In just a few days, How can it be monetized?”

"There is also a man with strong financial resources, but he probably has more than one jade ginseng of the same year in his library."

After saying that, Cao Cheng changed the topic and asked Shen Zhuang again: "Mr. Shen, forgive Cao for asking, how much money have you prepared?"

Shen Zhuang hesitated for a moment, and then sighed: "Thanks to Lady Fang's generous act, a total of five hundred thousand taels of silver were raised."

Cao Cheng frowned when he heard this. It was obvious that this number was still far from winning the jade ginseng.

Liu Qi, who had been waiting, finally had the chance to speak: "President Cao, Mr. Shen, the little lady has a plan here. I wonder if you two are willing to give it a try?"

"Girl, it doesn't matter if you say so!"

"We might as well cooperate and take down this thousand-year-old jade ginseng!" Liu Qi said with piercing eyes.

After Liu Qi finished saying this, the hall fell into a brief silence.

……

To be honest, Liu Qiye didn't have much hope for the thousand-year-old jade ginseng. He came here mainly because of Shen Zhuang, the former head of the Shen family.

Liu Qi, who had already tasted the miraculous effects of Guyuan Dan, thought that since he couldn't get jade ginseng, he might as well see if he could buy some miraculous medicine from Shen Zhuang.

But after just some observations, Liu Qi suddenly had an idea in his mind and thought of cooperation.

And according to Liu Qi's observation, Shen Zhuang and Cao Cheng seem to be reliable partners at present.

While being able to capture the thousand-year-old jade ginseng, he could also gain face from Shen Zhuang, and at the same time befriend Cao Cheng, the leader of water logistics. Wouldn't it be like killing three birds with one stone!
  Seeing the flash of emotion in Shen Zhuang's eyes, Liu Qi continued: "If Chairman Cao is willing, you and I will each contribute two hundred thousand taels of silver, plus Mr. Shen's five hundred thousand taels of silver, we should be able to ensure that we win the jade." ginseng.”

"After the matter is completed, the jade ginseng will be divided into three parts, Mr. Shen will take 50%, and you and I will split it half and half, President Cao. How about it?"

(End of this chapter)