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In this world, some things have to be done with high-profile and fanfare because of influence, while some things have to be done secretly in a low-key manner, also for the sake of influence.

The matter of Song Huhu, under Xue Poye's express instruction and under Ye Tianxiang's management, started very low-key and ended in a low-key manner.

What should be obtained, Xue Poye also obtained from Song Huo through Ye Tianxiang's hand. Xue Poye believes that Song Huo will not know too much. As a pawn used by the Fang family, the Fang family will not reveal too much. Many internal situations let Song Laohu know that it was nothing more than using money and beauties that everyone needs to bribe Song Laohu to do something.

Sometimes business wars are more terrifying than on the battlefield. Once the rules of the mall are broken, the conspiracy and tricks will never lose to the battlefield.

Merchants are always calculating and smart guys, and the battle between them is always the most interesting and cruel. Xue Poye even thought that if the Qiao family knew that the Fang family had hired Song Huo to infiltrate the market in Suzhou, the two sides would definitely fight each other. There will be a shocking business battle.

Sitting in the carriage, Xue Poye leaned against the window, feeling the strong fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus outside.

Today is a good day, the sky is high and the clouds are clear, and there is no cloud in the sky. With Ye Tianxiang's promise, he is finally going to visit Mr. Qiao. This is the theme of this trip to Suzhou, and it is also the focus of Xue Poye's careful preparation.

Tieniu was still in the medical hall to heal his wounds, but Ming Xu came along, with a look of tiredness on his blank face, Ye Tianxiang was away on a horse, he was a member of the army, so he liked riding a horse rather than a car, so in the carriage there was Only Xue Poye and Mingxu were there.

Fortunately, although Xiyuanzhu was on fire, Master Shao's carriage was not burned at all, and Master Shao was so happy that he hugged the horse's head and cried.

Mingxu took out a booklet from his pocket, handed it to Xue Poye, and said in a low voice, "Master, all the thirteen treasures of the Qiao family are in it."

Xue Poye was stunned, took the booklet and flipped through it, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, although he knew that Mingxu was capable, but he didn't expect it to be so terrifying, the whole booklet had already killed the thirteen shopkeepers of the Qiao family. Name, age, place of origin, family, hobbies, and even who he likes to associate with on weekdays, and what these people do are all written clearly and in detail.

As for which stores these shopkeepers worked in after their debut, they were listed very clearly.

In just one day, Mingxu dug out all these things, and Xue Poye had to praise in a low voice: "Yes, you have contributed a lot this time, and I appreciate you very much."

Mingxu was very respectful: "The shopkeeper is too good-for-nothing. In fact, I really need to find out, uh...it's easy!"

Xue Poye chuckled, and said leisurely: "Then you just need to find out about the Qiao family workshop. It may be more difficult, but it will definitely not be difficult for you."

Who instigated Song Laohu to occupy the store? This matter has already been found out by Xue Poye himself, so there is no need to investigate further.

Putting away the booklet, Xue Poye leaned in the carriage and took a deep breath.

Not long after, I heard Ye Tianxiang shouting outside: "Brother, we're almost there!"

Xue Poye opened the curtain of the car, the familiar high wall, the familiar osmanthus grove, and the familiar gate, but Qiaobo in front of the gate disappeared.

Ye Tianxiang got off the horse, Xue Poye got out of the carriage, and several government servants followed behind holding a plaque.

"Tianxiang, is this China Merchants Bank?" Xue Poye looked at the plaque and smiled wryly.

Ye Tianxiang laughed and said, "Don't worry, big brother. Although the Qiao family is rich and powerful, they have always been affectionate to the government."

At this moment, two young servants came out from behind the open door of Qiao's mansion. They frowned when they saw the situation outside, but they seemed to recognize Ye Tianxiang, and they clasped their fists together and said, "Your Excellency Ye is here. If you are far away, welcome, the little one will go to report."

Ye Tianxiang knew the temperament of the Qiao family, even though he came in person, he said "I'm busy, I'll pay my respects another day" and hit him, but he lost face in front of Brother Xue, and hurriedly said: "Wait a minute, you Report to Mrs. Qiao that Tianxiang is not here for private worship, but for official business, please see Mrs. Qiao, it is very important." In front of Qiao's house, Ye Tianxiang put away his aloofness and arrogance, appearing quite humble, Xue Poye Seeing it in his eyes, he sighed in his heart, if he really has the ability to become rich in the future, he must become such a respected family as the Qiao family.

A domestic servant looked at the plaque behind him covered by yellow silk, nodded, and respectfully said: "Your Excellency, later!" He hurried back to the courtyard, Xue Poye and others had to wait outside the courtyard gate.

Xue Poye looked at the remaining servant and asked, "Why don't you see Qiaobo?"

The servant is obviously well educated. Although he is a servant of the Qiao family, he still respectfully said: "Qiao Bo is getting old, the master gave him a large sum of money, and he has already returned home."

"Going back to your hometown?" Xue Poye was a little surprised, didn't he still watch the door here the day before yesterday?Why did he leave suddenly? Could it be because he said a few more words to himself? This Mr. Qiao is too domineering.

The servant smiled and asked tentatively, "Your uncle still knows Qiaobo?"

Xue Poye smiled and said: "I can't say that I know each other, but I said a few words here the day before yesterday, and I heard a few words from the old man, hehe...!"

The domestic servant looked at Xue Poye with a weird look, as if he had seen a ghost, he couldn't help but took a step back, but didn't speak.

Xue Poye was extremely puzzled, Ye Tianxiang rushed to ask: "What's wrong? What the hell?"

The servant said in a panic, "You...you met Qiaobo the day before yesterday?"

Xue Poye frowned, what's so strange about it, I've seen it before, and nodded.

"But...!" The servant turned pale, "But Qiaobo left here two months ago, and I personally sent him back to his hometown."

Xue Poye seemed to be stuffed into his mouth by a stinky sock, and his face was ugly. Even Ming Xu beside him was taken aback. They looked at each other and thought in unison: "Could it be that what I saw that day was a ghost?"

At this time, another servant came quickly and said respectfully: "My grandfather said, since it's an official business, please invite your lord into the mansion. However, my grandfather likes to be quiet, and my brothers drink tea in the hall."

Ye Tianxiang immediately said: "This plaque is also an official business, and someone has to carry it over."

Xue Poye sighed, and said: "Let me do it!" Signaling Mingxu to come together, the two of them took the plaque and lifted it up one from the left and one from the right.

Ye Tianxiang was a little embarrassed, seeing Xue Poye nodding with a smile, he said, "Lead the way!"

Qiao mansion is quite deserted, which is the biggest feeling for people. The whole courtyard looks a bit old-fashioned, even the trees in the mansion look a bit vicissitudes, black stone slabs, simple stone pavilions, thick walls, and solemnity everywhere. breath.

Although the Qiao family is rich and well-connected, there are not many servants in Qiao's mansion, or there are not many servants. There must be servants where servants are needed. There is absolutely no way to do things alone. Use two people.

The servants in the mansion were very quiet, even walking carefully, not to make too much noise, as if they were afraid of disturbing someone.

Concise and refined, simple and profound, deep in the thick, wise in the plain!

The road in the courtyard of Joe's mansion was flat and wide, without too many criss-crossings. Even if there were branch roads, it would appear very simple, so the few people did not turn east and west, but soon arrived at Mr. Qiao's courtyard.

Mrs. Qiao's yard is very spacious, full of flowers and plants, which cover the walls all around, but there are tables and chairs in the middle of the yard, very simple tables and chairs.

The servant walked to the yard and said softly: "My lord, please come in, the grandfather will wait inside!" After speaking, he bowed respectfully and retreated.

Ye Tianxiang was in front, Xue Poye and Ming Xu carried the plaque and followed into the courtyard.

The yard was extremely silent, only the flowers in the west corner trembled slightly, as if a gardener was tidying up the flowerbed.

Ye Tianxiang looked at the lonely hut, looked at the open door, coughed lightly, and said loudly: "My lord, my junior Ye Tianxiang came here on business, disturbing my lord, I hope my lord will not be offended."

According to Ye Tianxiang's aloof personality, he was so afraid and respectful of this grandfather, which shows the status of the Qiao family in the hearts of Suzhou people.

There was no sound in the house, but there was a sound in the flower garden. He poked his head out to look around, and then slowly walked out a white old man.

The old man was dressed like a gardener, with a flower hoe in his left hand and a small wine jug in his right hand. He was pouring a drink into his mouth. After taking a sip, he raised his head and squinted his eyes and smiled, "Morning, Mr. Ye!"

Xue Poye followed the prestige, and his body trembled. Isn't this the same Jober he saw at the gate the day before yesterday?Damn, that servant actually lied, saying that Qiao Bo has returned to his hometown, isn't that here?

"Job, didn't you say you're going home?" Xue Poye greeted, and said with a smile, "I'm going to see a ghost." But after saying this, Xue Poye suddenly felt something was wrong, looked at Qiao Bo's kind face and weird smile seemed to understand something, and sweat broke out on his forehead.

Sure enough, Ye Tianxiang gave Xue Poye a surprised look, stepped forward, saluted respectfully, and said loudly, "Tianxiang pays homage to the lord!"

It turned out that Qiao Bo who came to see the door was Mr. Qiao!