Gu Master Era: My Toad Swallowed the School Beauty at the Beginning

Time flew by, and it was the 15th, the day Wan's Trading Company held its auction in Golden Bell City.

Wang Xiao and Zhong Li appeared at the auction site early in the morning.

Looking at the grandeur of Wan's Trading Company, Zhong Li was extremely envious.

He said to Wang Xiao, "My greatest ideal is to build a trading company and do business all over the world, just like Wan's!"

Wang Xiao nodded, "As your brother, of course I will support you! But your vision is still too low. Be more ambitious and aim to surpass Wan's Trading Company!"

Zhong Li chuckled, "Alright! You're even more ambitious than me! You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. I believe that my business will surpass Wan's one day! Wang Xiao, why don't you buy some shares and we can set up a trading company together, starting with business in Golden Bell City. Once the business grows, we can expand outwards!"

"So, is this business yours, or the Zhong family's?"

"I am me, and the Zhong family is the Zhong family. My current businesses are all my own!"

Wang Xiao thought for a moment, this was feasible!

For cultivators, wealth, companionship, law, and land are indispensable.

Although he had a mine, it would eventually be exhausted. He had long wanted to find a way to make money continuously, but he was too lazy to do business himself. He could cooperate with Zhong Li.

This guy Zhong Li really has a strong talent for doing business! And he is trustworthy!

He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll provide the funds, and we'll partner up. Let's make it clear first, I'm too lazy to manage things, so don't bother me with business matters!"

Zhong Li was speechless and said, "Damn, you don't care about anything, you just want to take dividends. Doesn't that make me your worker? No way, you have to put in some effort!"

Wang Xiao shook his head, "I don't even have enough time for cultivation, how can I contribute!"

Zhong Li chuckled, "I heard that you were very impressive at the Alchemist Association a few days ago, and you even got the vice president removed!"

"You heard about that?"

"Of course, there's nothing that happens in Golden Bell City that I don't know about!"

"Oh!"

"Wang Xiao, I heard you have a red token? Can I take a look?"

Wang Xiao immediately guessed Zhong Li's plan.

He took out the red jade token that Sun Hong had given him and threw it to Zhong Li to look at.

Zhong Li hurriedly held it, looked at it carefully, and said excitedly, "Yes, that's it! Wang Xiao, your master is too awesome! His background is terrifying! Wang Xiao, if we join hands to do business, just lend me this token if we encounter any trouble, and you don't have to worry about anything else, just wait to get the money!"

Wang Xiao snatched back the token and put it away, "I knew you were after this token! Let me tell you, don't even think about it! This belongs to my master, do you think he would allow us to use his token to act like bullies and go around trying to get benefits?"

Zhong Li shook his head vigorously, "Who said we want to act like bullies and get benefits! We're doing business honestly, this token is just to deter some unruly people and let them not get any ideas about us! Actually, doing business is very simple, the hard part is that there are many people in this world who don't follow the rules when doing business. When they see you making money, they want to take shortcuts and seize the fruits of your labor! Therefore, without strong protection, even the best business skills are just empty talk! We only need to occasionally show this red jade token to intimidate the villains and let them know that we are not easy to mess with, so they won't dare to think crooked thoughts about us!"

Wang Xiao thought for a moment and felt that this was okay!

As long as they didn't go around causing trouble in his master's name, his master wouldn't care, given his temperament.

"Fatty Zhong, what you said makes sense! However, I think we still need to be strong ourselves! It's more reliable to improve our own abilities than this broken token! Our own abilities are the real deal, we can't rely on others! Don't give up the path of the Gu Master for the sake of doing business!"

Zhong Li smiled bitterly, "Wang Xiao, I know my own weight! When I was very young, the family tested my aptitude, and my talent for cultivation is average. Even if I work hard, I won't achieve much! In addition, I'm not very interested in cultivation in the first place, I only like doing business, so I simply put all my energy into doing business! Actually, the two of us complement each other perfectly. I like doing business and helping you collect cultivation resources by the way. You like cultivation, and you can protect our business in the future when you become strong! We are a perfect match! Why don't you dump Yan Ruoyun and we can live together!"

"Get lost, I don't do that kind of thing!"

The two of them were discussing starting a business together at the entrance of Wan's Trading Company.

After the two agreed on the investment amount, business direction, and the shareholding ratio of both parties, Zhong Li said again, "We have to give the trading company a name, what do you think is a good name?"

Wang Xiao said, "I just thought of one, let's call it Yunxiao Trading Company!"

"Yunxiao Trading Company!"

Zhong Li thought it sounded good at first, but then he realized something was wrong.

"Yunxiao, Wang Xiao, Yan Ruoyun..."

He immediately cursed, "Damn! Wang Xiao, aren't you ashamed! I'm the one doing the business, I'm the big boss, why should you use your and your girlfriend's names to name the trading company, and exclude my name!"

"Because our names are good! Using your name Zhong Li, 'Zhong' means the end is coming, and 'Li' means leaving and saying goodbye, which are all very unlucky, do you think we can use your name?"

Zhong Li was stunned for a moment and said, "That's still not okay, anyway, we can't use Yunxiao!"

The two argued for a long time and finally settled on a name: "Chongxiao Trading Company!"

Chong is a homophone of the word "Zhong".

Thus, "Chongxiao Trading Company" was born under the verbal agreement of the two!

Just at this time, the time for Wan's Trading Company's auction was approaching, and the staff began to lead the guests into the venue.

It has to be said that Wan's Trading Company's appeal is very strong, and almost all the important figures in Golden Bell City have come. Under Zhong Li's guidance, Wang Xiao saw the city lord for the first time, who was a middle-aged man who looked very gentle.

They also saw Tao Lin, the president of the Alchemist Association.

The patriarch of the Zhong family, who is also Zhong Li's father.

The patriarch of the Yan family, Yan Ruoyun's father.

The patriarch of the Hua family, Hua Jinlong's father.

These big figures were all personally led into the private rooms by the staff of Wan's Trading Company.

Just as Wang Xiao and Zhong Li followed the crowd into the venue, they heard someone shout, "Wang Xiao, come here, come here!"

Wang Xiao looked over and saw that it was Tao Lin, the president of the Alchemist Association, who was calling. He originally didn't want to go over, but Tao Lin was too enthusiastic and personally ran over to pull Wang Xiao away.

"Little brother, you're here to participate in the auction too! Come with your old brother, I have a private room here!"

Tao Lin's status in Golden Bell City is extraordinary. Because of his identity as an alchemist, even the city lord and the patriarchs of the three major families have to curry favor with him.

The way he treated Wang Xiao so warmly immediately attracted the attention of many people.

As Sun Hong's disciple, Wang Xiao is now considered a celebrity among the upper-class figures in Golden Bell City. Even if they haven't met him, they know who he is.

Even the Hua family, who had a feud with him before, no longer dared to cause him trouble.

In fact, some people in the Hua family still questioned Hua Jinlong's death, and the Hua family's old man suspected Wang Xiao, but Wang Xiao is not what he used to be today. The Hua family has no evidence and dare not come to him for trouble. And even if there is evidence, what can they do to him? He has an awesome master, could the Hua family use the fate of the entire family to seek revenge on Wang Xiao?

Wan's Trading Company is very good at dealing with people and has reserved luxurious private rooms for the big figures in Golden Bell City, such as Tao Lin, the city lord, the three major families, and the principal of No. 1 High School.

Sun Hong also has an independent private room, and it's No. 1 Tianzi, but Sun Hong doesn't like this level of auction and he didn't come. Even if he didn't come, the private room is reserved for him, which is a respect for the strong.

Wang Xiao was pulled into his private room by Tao Lin.

Soon he became impatient because this old man was always nagging and chattering endlessly, which was annoying!

Wang Xiao dealt with Tao Lin with a few words and came out of his private room. They went into the next private room, which was reserved for Sun Hong by Wan's Trading Company. Wang Xiao saw that it was empty and it would be a waste not to use it, so he took out the red jade token, and then the people from the trading company warmly let them in.

This private room is very luxurious, with leather sofas inside.

Zhong Li sat down on the sofa with a thud and exclaimed, "Comfortable! Wan's Trading Company really knows how to do business, creating the most comfortable shopping environment for customers. I have to learn this!"

As the two were talking, the door of the private room was knocked.

Then a young woman who was not too beautiful but very capable came in.

The woman smiled as soon as she opened her mouth, "I am Wan Keying, the supervisor of this auction! I heard that two young talents from Golden Bell City have entered Room No. 1 Tianzi, so I came to get to know them. I wonder if I have this honor!"

Wang Xiao smiled, "So it's Supervisor Wan, it's our honor that you came in person!"

"Hehe, little brother, you're really good at talking. You must be Wang Xiao, the disciple of Senior Sun Hong, and the other one must be Young Master Zhong of the Zhong family!"

Wang Xiao nodded, "I am Wang Xiao!"

Zhong Li looked at his figure and said, "With my appearance, no one should be able to impersonate me!"

Wan Keying covered her mouth and laughed.

As she spoke, she clapped her hands, and two more girls came in from outside the door, one holding a pot of tea and the other holding a fruit plate.

"This is the spiritual tea that I specially prepared for the two of you, as well as some melon fruits and snacks. Please enjoy, two young brothers! The auction is about to begin, and I won't disturb the two young brothers' time. I wish you can gain what you want at the auction!"

Wang Xiao and Zhong Li stood up together to see her off, "Thank you, Sister Wan!"

"Giggle, okay, I will be stationed in Golden Bell City from now on. If you two young brothers need anything in the future, feel free to contact me!"

After Wan Keying finished speaking, she exited the private room.

After she left, Wang Xiao joked, "Fat Zhong, this one might be your future competitor!"

Zhong Li chuckled and said with heroic spirit, "Am I supposed to be afraid of a woman!"

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