San Bao and Si Bao looked at Lin Xi and Shen Chen first.

Lin Xi said: "Take it."

The two of them took it over and said hello obediently.

Zhao Dequan led them in with a smile and walked upstairs, saying: "I heard that Erbao also went to the Chen Family Private School this year. I am very sorry that I didn't see him and Dabao this time. It's okay, I have prepared two sets. The four treasures of the study, plus some rare books, will be sent to them tomorrow."

Shen Chen said calmly: "The gift from Director Zhao is very valuable. They are still young and can't use it."

"Why can't it be used?" Zhao Dequan disagreed, "Studying is definitely important, and these two children can use it. I just hope they like it well."

Shen Chen and Lin Xi exchanged glances.

As they talked, they arrived in the private room, and the food was already on the table. They were all Fulailou's specialties, and they were all delicious and delicious.

Zhao Dequan diligently invited Lin Xi and Shen Chen to sit on the main and deputy seats, saying: "I originally wanted to invite the county captain to come and appreciate the honor. However, I heard from Miss Lin that I have important matters to discuss, so I didn't invite them for the time being."

Lin Xi and the two children filled bowls of soup and asked them to eat first.

Then he looked at Zhao Dequan and said: "Before the discussion, let's first talk about what you have gained in Beijing, Director Zhao."

"Natural, natural."

Zhao Dequan said proudly: "I think Miss Lin is also more curious about Zhao's status as an imperial merchant. Zhao is not talented, but he really competed for the imperial merchant!"

Zhao Dequan dragged out the last few words, his face full of joy.

Although Lin Xi had already made a guess, he was still quite surprised when he heard it.

After all, no matter how Shen Chen calculated before, he only calculated that Zhao Dequan had a 20% chance. He was still thinking big.

Lin Xi asked: "I wonder what industry Manager Zhao got?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Dequan's expression subtly froze, and his enthusiasm faded a bit.

He said a little disappointedly: "It's a quota for trade with the southern border, and the industries involved... there are only a few in total."

Lin Xi's eyes brightened slightly and she looked at Shen Chen.

Shen Chen nodded.

Lin Xi immediately said: "Then this is really a great thing! Manager Zhao, congratulations to you, I'll do it first with tea instead of wine."

Zhao Dequan raised his glass in response and said helplessly: "Only two of you are happy for Zhao."

This time, there were actually only five imperial merchants in the end. Only one was with the southern border and the other four were with the northern border.

Anyone can tell that this is because the imperial court still has concerns about the southern border. Therefore, he got this place much more bleakly than several other imperial merchants. Not many people in the capital looked at him highly.

However, it is still an imperial merchant, so it would be great to win.

Therefore, Zhao Dequan was still very happy and said expectantly: "Miss Lin, Zhao came back quickly this time because she was thinking that before she left, Miss Lin and Zhao said that if they succeeded in becoming the imperial merchant in the south, they would There is a big business to be done. I have always believed in Miss Lin’s ideas, but I don’t know what exactly is going on?”

Lin Xi came here precisely to talk to Zhao Dequan about this.

She carefully explained to Zhao Dequan the idea of ​​a self-heating pot that she had previously thought about.

Zhao Dequan was surprised and couldn't believe it: "Is this... really possible?"

"Okay!" Lin Xi affirmed, "However, we only need a few things found in the southern border. I need Manager Zhao to bring them back when you go to the southern border."

Zhao Dequan felt that he had never heard of several things Lin Xi said.

Moreover, it seems that it has little to do with the scope of allowed interactions with the imperial court?

"It's possible, but I don't know who owns it? Zhao has never done similar business before."

Lin Xi looked at Shen Chen, and Shen Chen said: "I will write a letter. After you go to the southern border, wait for seven days at the inn at the junction of the southern border and Daqin. Someone will look for you. At that time, you give the letter to the other party. Then you will know the procurement channels.”

Zhao Dequan's eyes flashed and he nodded without hesitation: "Okay!"

"In addition, after such a long time, we have developed a method to grow red peppers and want to expand the planting. I wonder if Director Zhao is willing to work together? If so, we will provide workers and seeds, and Director Zhao will provide the land. If so, The land that Mr. Zhao acquired is suitable, how about we discuss the division in detail?" Lin Xi asked.

Lin Xi is naturally relieved when Shen Chen does these things.

But there were too many things piled together, and Lin Xi was afraid that Shen Chen would be too tired.

After Zhao Dequan heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Of course Zhao is willing!"

He just wanted to get involved in this!

Currently, in all the business he and Lin Xi do, red pepper is basically indispensable.

He can work with me and feel confident about his future business.

Lin Xi retracted her hand and pinched Shen Chen's fingers under the table.

Shen Chen nodded to her, indicating that he understood.

After almost finishing talking, the three of them started to eat. Zhao Dequan happily told them what he had seen and heard in Beijing, saying that they had learned a lot.

Lin Xi knew that the capital city was prosperous, but he never expected it to be so prosperous. Hearing this was very eye-opening.

She couldn't help but look at Shen Chen.

Shen Chen remained calm, unmoved by what Zhao Dequan said, and continued to eat by himself before picking up food for her.

Lin Xi admired Shen Chen even more.

Having seen great things, you can still endure the ordinary life.

Not everyone can have this kind of character.

After dinner, Lin Xi and Shen Chen didn't stay too long. They took their children to the department store and went to bed early to rest.

The next day, Shen Chen was going back to Chenyang Village to find Yan Zhong and others who had returned to Huming Mountain to deliver red peppers. Lin Xi was also going to Erdao Village to find Ding Yue.

After thinking about it, Lin Xi called Zhang Ze and asked him to help look at the three and four treasures, and then she drove the carriage away.

After noon, Lin Xi arrived at Erdao Village and went to Ding Yue's house.

Many villagers I met on the road recognized her and started talking about her as she left.

Lin Xi arrived at Ding Yue's house and just stopped when he suddenly heard a woman's scream coming from the yard.

Thinking it was Ding Yue's, Lin Xi quickly jumped out of the car and ran in. She never expected to see a disgraced woman running out. When she saw her unexpectedly, the woman gave her a vicious look and ran away.

Lin Xi was confused.

Looking at the yard again, Ding Yue's face was pale and she was holding a broom. Her son next to her was so frightened that she cried.

Lin Xi shouted: "Ding Yue! What's wrong with you?"

Ding Yue suddenly turned around, and when he saw it was her, he breathed a sigh of relief and said with a wry smile: "Nothing. Lin Xi, why are you here suddenly?"

Lin Xi said: "I came to see you if I have something to do. Are you sure you are... really okay?"

Ding Yue shook his head and said hurriedly when she said she had something to do: "Come on, come on, I'll find you a place to sit down first."

She turned around and asked her son to go inside to fetch hot water.

Lin Xi quickly stopped him, "Why are you so polite between us? Just sit down and talk."
Chapter completed!