A flower of the Republic of China

Chapter 3

1,

Wen Qingyun knew that she had caused a lot of trouble, and no one seemed to have a chance of winning this bet.Some words have been spoken, but can no longer be taken back.Secretly, she blamed herself for not being calm, young and vigorous, speaking without restraint, pushing herself into a desperate situation was not counted, and even made Xue Lian suffer.What if she and Xuelian were kicked out after a month?
Shen Xiaoru's face darkened, "I've grown up so much, I've never seen my mother lose my temper. You've just been married for a few days, and you can make your mother angry like this. You really have the ability. You still want to take it back to the mine? Why do you? That's My father gave it to Du Shibo, what does it have to do with you? Let me tell you, if you dare to change the idea of ​​the mine, I will not forgive you!"

This is how Shunde's sister-in-law loses her sister-in-law's favor, and the left and right are not human.Wen Qingyun raised her eyes and looked over coldly, "Shen Xiaoru, I am your wife, carrying a sedan chair eight times, and the matchmaker is marrying! If I can't get it back to the mine, I have to leave the Shen family. Are you so intolerable? I What did I do wrong? Can you think about it for me?"

"That's your business. You caused the trouble yourself!" Shen Xiaoru lacked confidence, after all, they are husband and wife, but they are like a pair of enemies who shouldn't meet, who is to blame? "We owe him our lives, do you know that? For a maid, you have to do this kind of treachery. Is it shameful or shameless?"

This is the second time Shen Xiaoru asked this question, Wen Qingyun felt that if she endured it, she would be really shameless.

"Shen Xiaoru, listen to me. I'm here for Xuelian, for this girl who may be nothing in your eyes! There are many girls in your family. I admit that all of them may be more capable than Xuelian. But Xuelian It's my sister. We grew up together. I've never seen her as a maid. I won't let her leave me. If the Shen family can't accommodate her, I'll say the same thing, I'll go with her. Also, Listen carefully, of course I know what shame is, maybe more than you know, I also want to face, so I said I want to help my family get the mine back. If the mine is really surnamed Du, it will be a big deal for the Shen family. , is the most embarrassing thing. I'm done talking, you can think whatever you like, now I'm going out, don't stop me."

Wen Qingyun walked outside the door, only to see Xuelian standing there with tears on her face.She had listened to it all, this lowly girl who was not clever enough, had been by Wen Qingyun's side ever since, until the last moment of her life.

Xiaofang, the third younger brother who followed in, felt a hundred guilt towards Wen Qingyun. Seeing that the two of them talked more and more collapsed, he hurriedly answered, "Brother, I can't blame my sister-in-law for this matter. Sister-in-law, don’t worry, I’ll go beg my father, he won’t ignore me.”

After finally suppressing the tit-for-tat battle between the two, Shen Xiaofang ran all the way to the study in the garden. Shen Yunpei had heard about what happened before, and he knew that Mrs. Shen used Wen Qingyun as a punching bag, spreading all her resentment and anger on on her.But he also wanted to see what kind of ability Wen Qingyun had in order to get it back to the mine.There have always been rumors in Haizhou City that Miss Wen's family is shrewd, capable and intelligent, and she will never lose to men.On the day of the wedding, seeing that she handled things properly and was calm in the face of danger, she seemed a little bit.But that was just a moment of courage, nothing.This crooked attack is an opportunity to test whether she has real skills.This is also Shen Yunpei's painstaking efforts. At the beginning, he insisted on marrying her because of this talent.The three sons of the family are all unsuccessful, especially the eldest son, Xiaoru, who was cowardly since he was a child, failed to study well, and was not suitable for business.Xiaoduan is quite clever, but unfortunately he only wants to be a doctor, and he doesn't care about the official career at all.Not to mention the third son, Xiaofang, who is stubborn and reckless, and is a good hand at getting into trouble.Shen Jianuo's large family business is actually facing the danger that no one can inherit it.Shen Yunpei has been in business for many years, he is open-minded, and has no distinction between men and women. If he can write the true and clear rhyme at this time, he will be able to help Xiaoru support the Shen family in the future, and he will also be relieved of his heart problems.So Shen Xiaofang came to intercede, and all he got was two unidentifiable words of approval or disapproval, "Ridiculous!"

Shen Xiaofang was in a hurry, thinking that he hadn't said the important point. The important point was that if the mine didn't come back in a month, the sister-in-law would have to leave!Shen Yunpei looked up at Xiaofang, "I haven't said you yet, it's not that you ran around and bumped into this, you made it like this? Why don't you go back and reflect on me!"

Shen Xiaofang didn't dare to say anything, and left the study disheartened. If he stayed for a while longer, Shen Yunpei would bring up his homework, study hard, and other things that made him scratch his head even more.He was ashamed to go back to the west courtyard and ran to his own room in the south courtyard.

Shen Xiaoduan was studying a mess, his brows were slightly frowned, his expression was serious.Shen Xiaofang looked even more depressed, walked over and disturbed it.

"The family is in chaos, and you still have the heart to play chess? Second brother, I beg you, you must help sister-in-law this time, otherwise mother will really kick her out."

Shen Xiaoduan raised his head, "What does it have to do with me? If you want to help, you have to be the eldest brother."

"He doesn't care. I think he wants to drive his sister-in-law away."

"That's right, he doesn't care, why should I care?" Shen Xiaoduan pushed Xiaofang's hand aside, and set up another mess. "I advise you not to interfere, this matter has its own end!"

Shen Xiaofang couldn't understand Shen Xiaoduan's nervous words, so he turned around in a hurry, he really wanted to help Wen Qingyun, but he didn't know how to do it.After turning around for an unknown number of times, he finally plucked up the courage to bite the bullet and ran back to the west courtyard. With beads of sweat on his face, he told Wen Qingyun that no matter when or what, as long as he was needed, he would definitely be obliged.

Wen Qingyun looked at him and showed a sincerely gratified smile. In the Shen family of Nuo Da, he was the first person to show kindness to her and treat her as a relative.It was from this time that they became lifelong friends of each other.

2,

After this scene, the depression in Mrs. Shen's heart subsided a little, but she was still worried about the mine.When the people dispersed, she even drove Dongmei out the door, leaving Yang Jing'an alone.There is something important to discuss with him.Yang Jing'an stood with his hands down, his eyes fixed on his toes.

"Jing'an, cousin, you must help me this time." As soon as Mrs. Shen spoke, tears fell.

Yang Jing'an was startled by this name that he hadn't heard for many years. He was at a loss for what to do, and his smile gradually disappeared. At this time, he looked a little thin and old, "Ma'am, what are you doing? Just speak up if you have any orders. I will try my best." that is!"

Mrs. Shen rubbed her chest and said word by word, "I want the mine that my father left behind. I can't count on anyone now, I can only rely on you. Since my father has raised you for several years, no matter what How about you do me this favor."

Yang Jing'an nodded, thinking that when he was only a teenager, his parents and siblings were drowned by a flood in his hometown, and he was the only one who escaped and went to this distant uncle whom he had never heard of.He took him in and gave him food, so he has lived to this day.He will never forget this kindness and should not forget it.

"Ma'am, Jing'an should do his best. Now I'm going to inquire about the news and see what Du Wenjing's next plan is. Is it possible to take out a sum of money to redeem the mine."

"This is the best way, no matter how much money it costs, as long as I can redeem the mine, I will be willing!"

Yang Jing'an pondered for a while, and asked, "It's just that this will affect the young mistress? You and her are still making a bet."

"Only by her? I never thought that she would have this ability, but it's just arrogant words. This time I have to teach her a lesson. I can't drive her out, and I have to let her have a long memory. Who is in charge of the Shen family!"

Yang Jing'an bid farewell to his wife, turned a few corners and went to Du Wenjing's house. This time he walked in very generously, with Mrs. Shen's will, who would dare to have the slightest doubt.

After listening to Yang Jing'an's words, Du Wenjing laughed out loud, "Wen Qingyun, that little girl, is she going to fight with me? She is crazy. Even her father is not my opponent! I will let her go home without a round Call your mother!"

Yang Jing'an said with a smile, "Brother Wen Jing, even though this is the case, we have to be on guard. What if she is a pawn of Master Shen? It is inconvenient for Master Shen to come out on his own, so if she comes out to disrupt the situation, it will be troublesome. "

"Shen Yunpei, an old fox, likes to play tricks. You are right, you have to guard against it."

"Brother, it's good to know. By the way, last time I said that I would go to Qingkou to build a cemetery. How are you preparing?"

"We're calling for people now, and we'll start right away when we get all the people." Du Wenjing spat, "Grandma, where are the miners dead in the huge Haizhou City? I asked Du Man to go out and find people. It's been a few days, and I found two or three kittens, tell me, is someone playing tricks?"

Yang Jing'an persuaded with a smile, "Brother Wen Jing, there are no people, why bother to recruit here, make such a big battle, isn't it clear to tell others that you have ulterior motives? You are afraid that Master Shen will not be able to catch your little braid, are you? Besides, in Haizhou City, who doesn't know the account of the Qingkou Mine, and who is willing to cause trouble with you? Let me tell you, if you go a little farther, you can also go to Qingkou. If you change your clothes, who knows you A miner or a gravedigger?"

Du Wenjing patted his forehead, "You're right, I'm confused." He beckoned to his confidantes, "Du Man, come over here, go out and tell them that the recruitment will stop immediately. Let's talk about it in Qingkou, let them hurry up Get ready, prepare two jars of good wine for me, I will pay a visit to Old Master Liu in the evening, and we will set off in a day or two."

Yang Jingan breathed a sigh of relief, and the accustomed smile hung on his face again.The ancestors were right, only harmony can make money.He will never allow the wealth that he has already obtained to be lost because of anyone or anything.Not even Madam Shen.At the beginning, he was favored by Mrs. Shen and her father, so what?He has eaten a few bowls of rice from their family, and he will be a cow and a horse for them for the rest of his life?Following Mrs. Shen as a dowry, in the past 20 years, no matter how great the kindness has been, he has repaid it. Now he has to plan for himself, and this is only the first step.Sooner or later, he will let everyone know that Yang Jing'an was not born to be a slave.

3,

Wen Qingyun was melancholy all night, tossing and turning until dawn, still clueless.Early in the morning, she discussed with Mrs. Shen that she would go back to her natal home.According to the customs of Haizhou City, the bride is not allowed to leave her husband's house before the happy month.She thought Mrs. Shen would make things difficult.But when Mrs. Shen heard this, she just sneered lightly and didn't say much.It turned out that Shen Yunpei had told Mrs. Shen the day before that since the bet was made, it must be fair and fair. Letting Wen Qingyun move freely is the minimum fairness.

Because it was still early, both Yuwen and Qingzhu had not come back from the school, Wen Qingyun had time to explain the matter in detail from beginning to end.Wen Yuntang frowned more and more, and finally twisted into a Sichuan character, which turned into a long sigh in his mouth.

Wen Yuntang is now just a cowardly and timid old man. When he was young, he had been in business for many years, with extraordinary experience and knowledge. At one time, the property of the Wen family was not under the five major families. , to the point where it is today.Now there is only one small salt farm left in the Wen family, which barely maintains its appearance.But he knew these influential figures in Haizhou's business circle, and had dealt with Du Wenjing before.Du Wenjing is not an idler, the second concubine at home is the apple of the eye of the elder Liu of the Green Gang, and Fuxinghang's goods can travel far and wide, thanks to this influence.He can also enjoy himself in the government, and one of Chen Zongyong's most proud masters takes advantage of him all the year round.Without these foundations and careful planning, how dare he openly challenge Shen Yunpei and seize the Shen family's mine?
Wen Yuntang's face was gloomy, and he said in a rare stern tone: "How can you make such a bet with Mrs. Shen? I told you that you have to be extremely careful in what you say and do when you are married. It's better for you , you are so courageous, what would you do if you lose?”

Wen Qingyun thought about it, she wasn't even [-]% sure, how could she not want to?But it's useless to think about it, she walked the road by herself, even if it was a mountain of swords and fire, she still had to bite the bullet and walk down.Only Wen Yuntang can help her now.

"Silly girl, why didn't daddy help you? It's just that this matter is not simple. According to what you said, your father-in-law personally agreed to give the Qingkou Mine to Du Wenjing. But with your father-in-law's power, it is said that he would not give it to Du Wenjing. Wen Jing didn't dare to do anything about it. He said he wanted to go to Beijing to sue the officials, and he had two official words. Your father-in-law has been in Beijing for many years, and there is no old friend at the gate of the yamen. Du Wenjing will take advantage of it? He wouldn't have thought of this, but it was That's all for talking. He is a good abacuser, and he won't do a business that loses money. There must be other reasons." Wen Yuntang carefully analyzed it for his daughter, and the more he thought about it, the more suspicious it became.He's old and I don't know how much more he can do to help.

"My father-in-law doesn't want to make things big. You know that he is preparing for the Haigan farming and animal husbandry company. Many people in the court are jealous and want to catch him. It's better to have one thing than one thing. He doesn't want to get entangled with the Du family."

"That makes sense." Wen Yuntang nodded with a wry smile, stroked his beard and said, "Your father-in-law looks informal on the surface, but he is actually good at calculating. The Qingkou Mine earns a lot of money for the Shen family a year. Will he be willing to give the money to Du Wenjing?"

Wen Qingyun replied, "I asked Xiao Duozi—my father-in-law's personal servant. He said that he seemed to have written a document. The land was given to Du Wenjing and it was used as a cemetery."

"I said he wouldn't hold back."

"But I didn't say that they are not allowed to mine? Or we can find a group of people to mine in the name of guarding the spirit. We can't do anything to them." Wen Qingyun felt that she had made a big circle and returned to the starting point. She really wanted to prepare Have you left Shen's house?It's not easy being a wife, but she didn't expect it to be so difficult.

Wen Yuntang couldn't bear his daughter's distress, so he patted her on the shoulder, "Okay, let's eat first, I finally came back, I have asked Lu Tou to buy your favorite live carp. I will find someone to go out and inquire about it later. Seeing that your father is useless now, but at least he has made some friends on the ground, so it is not difficult to find out the news."

Wen Yuntang got the news within the time of lunch.Du Wenjing had already gone to Qingkou early in the morning, and Wei Yucen was traveling with him. Could it be that the two of them have teamed up?Wei Yucen has always been cautious, why is he willing to stir up this muddy water?Although the Wei family and the Shen family have been secretly competing for the position of the first family in Haizhou these years, on the surface, the two families get along fairly well.There must be a deeper reason why Wei Yucen blatantly offended Shen Yunpei this time.

"Could it be that Wei Shibo is old and confused?" Wen Qingyun made a joke that she didn't know the seriousness of, and only in her natal family could she be so unscrupulous.

"Nonsense. Who is Wei Yucen? If it wasn't for his father's sudden illness, he would have returned to his hometown to defend the system, which delayed the opportunity. Now the Hanlin may not be your father-in-law. He can't swallow this breath, so he wants to deal with you in business Father-in-law is fighting for power. On the surface, it looks calm, but secretly it is very fierce. You are still young, how do you know what's going on here?" Wen Yuntang felt that this matter was getting more and more complicated, and he actually acquiesced to Shen Yunpei's wife and Wen Qing Yun Bet also found it even more incomprehensible, "Your father-in-law didn't tell you anything? Ordinarily he should stop it."

Wen Qingyun pursed her lips helplessly. She originally thought that Shen Yunpei would not agree. After all, it was a major matter involving the interests of the Shen family. It was really inappropriate to make her mess around like this.Speaking of which, she is just a woman, how much can she know?It was just a moment of loyalty to stop such a hot potato.But her personality has always been stubborn, and she will definitely go all out for what she promises, even if she fails in the end--it is not yet the last moment, and she may not fail.

"Father, you should cheer up your daughter now, not discourage me. Even you are like this, what should I do?"

Wen Yuntang laughed, he knew this daughter, she was always competitive, and she was the least convinced when someone said she couldn't do anything.Let her feel melancholy for a while, to temper her temper.But now he had a clue in his mind, and he probably guessed Shen Yunpei's intentions. Since he wanted to put Wen Qingyun out to practice, he would not let it go if he thought about it. With Shen Yunpei watching from behind, there was really no need to worry.

"Okay, it's getting late, you go back quickly. I'll go back and find out. I'll ask Yuzhu to inform you if there is any news. It's the same sentence, you are married now, you must keep your duty and serve Husband, respect your parents-in-law, don’t be willful, remember?”

4,

As soon as Wen Qingyun came back from her natal home, she was called to the study by Shen Yunpei.The two of them knew that they were not the same at this time.

Shen Yunpei asked straight to the point, "What did your father say?"

Wen Qingyun knew that in front of such a father-in-law, she couldn't hide half a sentence, and she was playing tricks to make herself look stupid, so she simply spoke bluntly, with concise and to the point, her eyes were straight, drawn into a straight line, seemingly looking directly into Shen Yunpei's eyes, but in fact she fell into a rut. Point on the unique high nose bridge of the Shen family - this is the symbol of the Shen family, and the three sons are exactly the same as him.Her voice is not loud, and because of the clear and articulate words, it gives people the illusion of eloquence, "My father said that the Wei family and the Du family have already contacted, and they want to run the mining business together. It seems Master Du is worried that our mine will have a day, so we are all prepared."

Shen Yunpei nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his expression.Few people in the boudoir have such insight and courage as hers. If my sons were called to say such a few words, they would have trembled with fear.It seems that with a little time off, this Wen Qingyun can make a difference, but she is too young now and needs to practice.He continued to ask, "Why do you think Wei Yucen did this?"

"The Wei family has been fighting with us for many years, and they haven't made much of a move. It proves that Wei Shibo is a cautious person. He must be fully confident in doing something now." Wen Qingyun finished in one breath.

"Yes, there is news outside that Wei Yucen has met Zhang Jian." Shen Yunpei deliberately revealed that the news is still confidential and only a few parties know about it.

Of course Wen Qingyun has heard of this thunderous name. In the hearts of many people, Zhang Jian is the last hope of the Qing Dynasty.He won the first prize, worked as a staff member with the army, and lived in the third rank of the official. Later, he set up an industry in his hometown of Nantong, established a Dasheng yarn factory and a Tonghai animal husbandry company, and established a university hall, turning a small Nantong into a paradise.Zhang Jian plays an important role in the government and the opposition.Wei Yucen was actually able to hook up with him, which explained why he was so unscrupulous.

Shen Yunpei looked at her calmly, the stage had already been set up, and the supporting roles were dressed neatly, waiting for her to appear on stage.Wen Qingyun knew in her heart that if she wanted to sing well in this play, she needed three points of talent and seven points of ability.It's a pity that she didn't even have any decent plans in her heart.The inadvertent timidity and impatience on his face were noticed by Shen Yunpei.After all, this matter was difficult for her. Those old foxes alone were enough for a scene, and together, he dare not say that he was sure of winning if he played in person.

"I can go and tell your mother that your bet is over." Shen Yunpei picked up the teacup and used the most superficial provocative method, "Let's pretend that this has never happened, but in the future..."

"No, don't." Wen Qingyun blurted out, she could imagine her situation after breaking the contract and admitting defeat, in comparison, what is the embarrassment in front of her?When a person is at a dead end, a flash of inspiration will suddenly appear in his mind, and he will show a gap in the iron plate that seems to have no gap.She said softly, "It may be a good thing for us to have Master Zhang Jian."

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"Uncle Wei and Uncle Du must be impatient, not for their own sake, but to show Master Zhang what they can do. So we must open the mine, but if we open the mine, Uncle Du will break the contract, and we will have a chance to get the mine back."

Shen Yunpei easily overturned her reasoning, "First, even if Du Wenjing opened the mine, he would never use his own name. He would not leave you any clues. Second, if they wait until a month later, what will you do?" ?”

Wen Qingyun didn't know what to do, back to the west courtyard, Shen Xiaoru was half leaning on the bed, flipping through a random book in his hand, following her figure out of the corner of his eye, watching her enter the door in a trance, watching her sitting in front of the dressing table Frowning tightly, she saw that she wanted to comb her hair, but she picked up a powder box, and saw that she wanted to drink tea, but the tea water dripped out, dripping on her feet, and wet a pair of brocade shoes.He felt more comfortable, and sighed long and short, as if all he spit out was her depression.

Wen Qingyun heard it, but pretended not to hear it, and the soul came back because of this, but she still didn't know what to do.

Shen Xiaoru simply sat up and looked straight at her, "Without diamonds, what kind of porcelain work do you do? You think you are called foster father, but they really think you are a daughter..."

Wen Qingyun's eyes lit up, "Yeah, why didn't I think of that!" After speaking, she stood up, smiled at Shen Xiaoru, showing a row of neat white teeth, regardless of Shen Xiaoru's bewildered face, turned and ran out.

An unintentional remark by Shen Xiaoru solved the mystery for her. Mining is complicated and dangerous, and ordinary people cannot do it. It must be carried by experienced masters. That's why some people say that the most important treasure of a mine is not in the ground, but is standing on the ground.

Wen Qingyun blocked Shen Yunpei who was about to go back to the main room to rest, and asked, "Father, is the foreman of our mine still in Qingkou?" After Shen Yunpei nodded, he asked again, "Can that person be trusted?"

It seemed that she was indeed smart enough to find out the crux of the incident in such a short period of time.Shen Yunpei naturally knew the importance of the foreman Yu Tianwu, and had already made arrangements early in the morning.

Yu Tianwu was in his early thirties and worked in Shen's family for more than ten years. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to the position of foreman step by step.His family has been miners for generations, and they are all proficient in exploring and mining.After the mine was transferred to Du Wenjing, Shen Yunpei specially asked him to return to Haizhou, where he is now in a manor outside the city.There are mines in Qingkou, but it's not like just digging a few times to get granite. If it's not done well, it will be a waste of effort.And the hidden map of the entire underground mine in Qingkou is in Yu Tianwu's belly. He knows where and what is there better than the land master.If Du Wenjing wanted to start working, he had to have this person.

This is the real backhand left by Shen Yunpei.Wen Qingyun straightened out her train of thought, and she had a game of chess in her mind. As long as she followed through step by step, it would not be difficult to get it back to the mine.

5,

A few days later, at noon, a merchant from the south came to Fuxinghang. He wore a fashionable blue satin cap, leaned on a civilized staff, and wore a pair of round glasses that are rare in Haizhou City. He claimed that his surname was Huang. He walked into the store carelessly speaking in an incomprehensible dialect.Seeing the manner of the visitor, Cheng Jiashun, the shopkeeper of Fuxinghang, did not dare to neglect, so he hurriedly invited him to the inner room, poured a glass of West Lake Longjing, and then asked Boss Huang with a smile, where did he come from, where did he go, what kind of goods did he want to buy? Let's boast about Fu Xing Xing, no matter what you want is dragon liver or phoenix gall, Fu Xing Xing has everything you need.

Boss Huang took a sip of his tea, and the taste was really good, so he made up his mind to speak, and said slowly that he passed by here many years ago. The temple stayed overnight and made a wish. If it develops in the future, it must reshape the golden body and rebuild the Sanguan Temple.Now he has more than a dozen shops in Guangzhou, with so much money that his children and grandchildren can't enjoy it, but he can't sleep peacefully every night, and then he remembered that he still owed a wish.

Shopkeeper Cheng had indeed heard of such a thing. There was a lot of noise in Haizhou City these days, and a big boss from a foreign country came to fulfill his wish.When chatting, he said that the man bit his hand because he had too much money, but he didn't expect that the master was sitting in front of him.This is a big deal, labor, materials, board and lodging, it costs tens of thousands of taels.He smiled happily, took the list that Boss Huang handed over, and said, "Boss Huang, the trumpet has everything you need, why don't the trumpet prepare it for you, and save you the trouble of running around. "

"All of them? Do you have Qingkou granite? No? It's from the Shen family." Boss Huang raised an eyebrow and curled his lips disdainfully, "Actually, I just want to buy some tools from you. I also plan to go to Shen Maoyong to buy it, but they have no stock for the time being, so I came to you."

Shopkeeper Cheng felt uncomfortable, and with a smile on his face, he said proudly: "Boss Huang, you are a foreigner, so you don't know anything. The granite in Qingkou is not named Shen now."

"Oh?" Boss Huang was dubious, more suspicious than trustworthy, "Could it be your family?"

Shopkeeper Cheng avoided the conversation and said, "Please wait for a moment first, I will discuss it with the owner, and I will come right away."

"Please go ahead." After Boss Huang finished speaking, he leaned back and closed his eyes to rest.

Du Wenjing had already rushed back from Qingkou, and his trip this time was not going well. When the bumpkin miners heard that they were going to build a cemetery, they all shook their heads like rattles.Fortunately, Wei Yucen agreed to transfer some people from his own mine to help temporarily, so he relieved the urgent need.However, Wei Yucen said that this is only temporary, and most of the miners are native-born locals who are unwilling to abandon their families and work, and will go back sooner or later.It's better to use the elders of the Shen family, they are familiar with Qingkou's geography and will save a lot of trouble.

Shopkeeper Cheng came in to announce the good news, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Du Wenjing, "I just received the mine here, and someone came to ask for granite. Isn't it a coincidence? Do you think he is a customer? I think it is very likely Bajiu is a liar, a liar sent by the Shen family. Just ignore him and let him go. Let him go to the Shen family. I think he won't even ask for tools after you say that."

Shopkeeper Cheng nodded and went out. After a while, he came in with a wry smile, "Boss, I bought it. Fifty shovels will be delivered tomorrow. Now I'm gone, and I'm going to the opposite side, Maoyong."

Du Wenjing thought for a while, "Is it because you bought them from me and sold them? You dare to show this little trick, and you look down on me too much. Don't look at me, if you are not convinced, then you Wait and see, and rebuild the Sanguan Temple? If the world is so good at remembering, the Sanguan Temple will be comparable to the Forbidden City!"

Shopkeeper Cheng is serious, and at night he sent his staff out of the city to inquire, and sure enough, he saw that the Sanguan Temple was under construction, and it was indeed Boss Huang from the south who paid the money.When the news came back, Du Wenjing made a calculation in his heart. Could it be that this is a real big merchant business?Is he wrong?He sent someone out to continue inquiring to see where he got the stones from.

The man ran back and forth two times out of breath, and reported, "The Wei family has done this business. Although their stone materials are not as good as Qingkou's, the price is really not low. The surnamed Huang can't help it. He deserves to let Boss Wei do it this time." Got rich!"

Du Wenjing regretted it in his heart, refused to show it on his face, dismissed the buddy and shopkeeper Cheng, and smashed a teacup.It seems that Wei Yucen can't be trusted completely, isn't this clearly poaching?At least come over here for a breather, and we can discuss it.He swallowed it all by himself, and didn't pay attention to him at all.It seems to be more careful in the future.

Shopkeeper Huang, who was still drinking tea at Fuxinghang during the day, took off his ostentatious outfit in the middle of the night, changed into a commoner clothes, and was sent to the pier by Wen Yuntang himself.

"Brother Qi, thank you for your help."

"It's a little effort, Brother Wen, why bother to thank you." Qi Lianyu spit out an official accent, "Years ago, you were the one who donated money and lent me money to save the lives of my family. What do I do for you? What's more, I haven't helped you yet. I'm really ashamed." After speaking, he jumped on the boat, said goodbye to Wen Yuntang, and then set sail away.

This is indeed a trick by Wen Yuntang and Wen Qingyun. The construction of the Sanguan Temple is true, and there is also a boss Huang from the south, but they have already ordered the Wei family's stone.They found someone to pretend to be Boss Huang in order to confuse Du Wenjing, sow discord between him and Wei Yucen, make him upset, difficult to tell the truth from the fake, and more importantly, make him unwilling to wait any longer.

6,

Keeping his word, Wei Yucen dispatched a group of people from his own mine and sent them to Du Wenjing's residence.Unexpectedly, Du Wenjing apologized again and again, saying that the manpower has been found, so don't bother.Wei Yucen was such a character, he immediately realized what kind of misunderstanding had occurred.

"Boss Du, if you have any questions, you might as well speak up."

Du Wenjing sneered, "Brother Wei, since you said that, I won't hide it anymore. You made a lot of money from the business of Sanguan Temple. If there is such a good misunderstanding, next time you have to count me in."

Wei Yucen said frankly: "Boss Du, the stone materials of Sanguan Temple are supplied by our mine, but it has nothing to do with the business cooperation between you and me."

"It doesn't matter? What they want is granite from Qingkou. You snatched the business from me without waiting for an agreement. You must have said a lot? If you said that you used to fight with the Shen family, what's the point of doing this?" , it’s different now, cooperation requires sincerity, don’t you agree?”

Seeing this, Wei Yucen was not polite.He already looked down on Du Wenjing, and he had no choice but to cooperate, not to mention the relationship with Zhang Jian in his hands, so he didn't want to listen to these gossips, "Boss Du, you can go out and ask, I've done nothing wrong with this deal. , believe it or not. Farewell!"

Wei Yucen left angrily, Du Wenjing regretted being too impulsive, he and Wei Yucen had just got together, offending him would not do him any good.It's just that a stomach full of evil fire always needs an object to vent.Half an hour later, Yang Jingan sat in the living room of Du's house, still smiling the same way for a hundred years, "Brother Wen Jing, you called me here so urgently, what do you want?"

"The mine must be started. In the current situation, as long as the work is started, you can make money. If you leave it for a day, you will lose hundreds of taels." Du Wenjing had already thought about it, "You hold [-]% of the shares, and you are considered a major shareholder. You can't do anything don't care..."

"Please order."

"Go get the old man in the mine back for me."

Yang Jing'an took a deep breath, "It's easy to find them, but aren't you afraid that they'll steal them?"

"Did they dare?" Du Wenjing patted the table, his palms buzzing loudly, "When the time comes, I'll find the Qing Gang as a supervisor. Whoever dares to eat inside and outside, I will kill him!"

It was the first time Yang Jing'an saw Du Wenjing yelling and cursing without restraint, and he was startled. Working with such a person, it is inevitable that he will feel like accompanying a king like a tiger. Who knows that one day he will be the one who suffers?He hurriedly said with a smile, "That is, that is, don't worry, I will do it right away."

"Also, what's the news about that woman?" Du Wenjing didn't bother to say the words Wen Qingyun, "Isn't she going to take it back to the mine? I'm waiting for the move."

"I haven't seen any action yet, but it's not only her who is anxious to get it back to the mine, but also my wife. She asks every day, how is it going, what's the progress, and how much money do you want?"

"Go back and tell that woman, even if you give me 100 million taels, she will never get it back to the mine!" Du Wenjing said as a matter of course.

Yang Jing'an smiled, "Brother Wen Jing, you don't need to tell me this. I know what to do."

Turning back to see Mrs. Shen, Yang Jingan put on a wry smile, "Madam, I'm going, and it took me a long time to let me in. I waited for more than half an hour before coming out to see me. They said that they would give 100 million taels. Nor will it be paid back."

"What?" Mrs. Shen froze, "This Du Wenjing is too deceitful!"

"In fact, he just refused to sell, so the lion opened his mouth," Yang Jing'an shook his head and sighed, "The mine is in his hands, and it is just a cash cow that can't be spent. How could he let it go? But it's not that there is no way out, Madam, this We need to invite our master to come forward."

Mrs. Shen turned her head. If she could convince Shen Yunpei, why would she make such a big circle? Yang Jing'an also knew that her suggestion had no meaning, so she walked out on tiptoe.

After thinking for a long time, Mrs. Shen called Dongmei and asked her to bring the young mistress - she also needed to find someone to vent her anger.

"Ten days have passed, when will you bring me back the mine?"

Wen Qingyun stood at the door with her head down. She couldn't forget this day, but she couldn't answer this question either.

Mrs. Shen snorted, "Don't say I didn't remind you, this matter is what you promised yourself, if you can't do it, you will have to leave the gate of Shen's house by then, even the gods can't save you!"

Of course, Yang Jing'an would not take the job of recruiting workers for the mine entrusted by Du Wenjing, but handed it over to Maoyong's second manager, Qiao Funian.Qiao Funian was about the same age as Yang Jing'an, with thin lips, slender eyes, and eloquence.He is his most trusted subordinate.Although the two had a tacit understanding, Yang Jing'an still instructed, "Remember, this matter should be kept as secret as possible, and no outsiders should know."

Yang Jing'an didn't study much, and always remembered a sentence, "If you don't keep secrets, you will lose your ministers, and if you don't keep secrets, you will lose your integrity." No one will show mercy to slaves who eat inside and outside.If it wasn't for the wealth and honor in the rest of his life, he would not take this risk.

Qiao Funian called back the next day, "Housekeeper, I have found someone."

"Who?" Yang Jing'an didn't react for a while.

"You asked me to look for it yesterday. It's like this. I have a sworn brother who is a neighbor of Yu Tianwu who used to work in Qingkou. I went to drink the full moon wine last night and told him about it. Listen to him, Yu Tianwu was full of resentment towards our boss, and he was kicked back so well that the whole family couldn't help it. I can't wait to find a job right away."

Yang Jing'an knew Yu Tianwu and thought for a while, "What a coincidence? There's nothing tricky about it, right?"

"Probably not. Last night I wanted to go to Tan Tan. When I walked to the door of his house, I heard a fight going on inside. He and his wife, whoops, almost opened the roof, fighting with hunger and hunger."

Yang Jing'an was still a little worried, but Du Wenjing was too urgent to urge him, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then go to him and tell him that if he is still a foreman, his salary will be increased by [-]%. Let him work hard."

(End of this chapter)