When Wang Dehui heard this, his face froze slightly, and with a flick of his finger, he disappeared again. He quickly stood up and bowed his head and said, "Don't worry, sir. I understand, I understand."
Chen Xing'an brought a young man to the door in a hurry, claiming that it was for a visit. Although Wang Dehui usually seemed honest and honest, he was not stupid, and he was also very clever, so naturally he would not believe it.
Of course, when the county magistrate paid an unexpected visit, Wang Dehui thought at first that something big had happened. His heart was in his throat and his whole body was as nervous as a string. When Chen Xingan told him the reason, he came for money and things.
As soon as I let go, I breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Xing'an made the request, and Wang Dehui agreed. In fact, Wang Dehui's answer did not seem to satisfy Chen Xing'an, because if he was satisfied, he would eventually have a comfortable smile on his face, but now he does not.
I saw Chen Xing'an's face was stiff, he laughed twice with a smile on his face, and showed a very strange expression, as if he was waiting for something. However, after a pause, seeing that Wang Dehui didn't understand what was going on, and had no intention of speaking actively, he had no choice but to say,
"It's best to understand. I wonder how much you plan to donate?"
"ah?"
After hearing this, Wang Dehui was instantly shocked, as surprised as a thunder exploded above his head. As a result, the expression in Chen Xingan's mouth turned out to be a clear price tag. Does this mean that if he does not give him a satisfactory deal today?
As a result, not only will they not leave easily, but they will also not give up if they are afraid of the consequences.
In the past, when the county magistrate paid a visit to someone's house and told the story, it not only gained a lot of face, but it was also something worth showing off.
But now, this is simply a hot potato.
To be honest, it is easier to ask God than to give Him away.
But now, this god took the initiative to come to the door and wanted to send him away. If he didn't hesitate to bleed, he was afraid... Wang Dehui's heart was like a bowstring that was fully drawn. He did not dare to spit out a single breath, for fear that when he opened his mouth, his heart would reach his throat.
It will fall out with a "clang" sound.
After being silent for a long time, Wang Dehui thought to himself that instead of guessing, it would be better to ask him to tell a number, which would satisfy him and save him from having to guess hard.
So Wang Dehui bowed and asked, "Small, please tell me clearly."
Who would have thought that Chen Xing'an had been showing off his expression since he came in just for this moment? He pretended to be deep in thought, then raised his right hand, and under Wang Dehui's gaze, he slowly stretched out two fingers and said expressionlessly,
"What do you think of two hundred thousand?"
"What?"
"Two...two hundred thousand?"
Wang Dehui was dumbfounded, took a deep breath, and kept observing the changes in Chen Xingan's face. Seeing that the expression on his face remained the same, he swallowed and said cautiously, "Sir...sir, two...two hundred thousand, is it too much?
?”
No...not too much.
There are so many, so many.
This is not a result that Wang Dehui can accept at all.
Two hundred thousand, although he is a salt merchant in a hugely profitable industry, but he can only manage the salt in Si County. If you add the sales route in Tujiapu, one hundred thousand will be more than enough throughout the year. But after several calculations, what he really got was only
half of the total.
Two hundred thousand, even if it took four years for him to earn it without eating or drinking.
This move is tantamount to a lion opening its mouth.
It's no wonder that when Wang Dehui heard this number, he couldn't control himself and screamed in surprise.
In response to Wang Dehui's question, Chen Xing'an did not have the slightest emotion, and said in a neutral tone, "What, Mr. Wang, only two hundred thousand taels of silver, is that a lot?"
Look, is this human language?
A mere two hundred thousand taels. Is this a mere two hundred thousand taels?
Wang Dehui felt aggrieved, but he dared not speak out in anger. He could only lower his head and gritted his teeth and begged, "Sir, look, I can't afford two hundred thousand taels of silver. Can it be cheaper?"
"snort!"
Who would have thought that Chen Xing'an snorted coldly and said displeasedly, "Exceptor Wang, you made your fortune by taking charge of the salt road in Shangsi County. Since I became the magistrate of Shangsi County, I have always turned a blind eye to the control of the salt road.
I closed my eyes and never asked you for anything. Now I am really helpless, so I lowered my face and came to you."
Finally, he stared at Wang Dehui closely and said every word through his teeth, "Wang Yuan, I am in trouble now, do you want to stand by and watch?"
"I don't dare, but..."
Wang Dehui wanted to explain, but Chen Xing'an didn't listen at all. He flicked his sleeves and interrupted him directly, "It's nothing but no, I'm telling you that you can get two hundred thousand today. From now on, you can go to the Salt Road in Shangsi County."
It’s still up to you to take care of the block. If you can’t get it out, I will find a place to go. But in the future, will it be you who will be responsible for the salt road in Shangsi County? I have no comment. I will give you a cup of tea.
Think it through and then tell me."
Faced with such an open-mouthed county magistrate, Wang Dehui felt so filled with hatred!
Two hundred thousand, doesn't this cost his life?
In this current situation, everyone is a knife and I am a fish.
Besides gritting one's teeth and being forced to accept it, what else can be done?
"Dad...we have finished lunch..."
While I was thinking, a person suddenly broke into the main hall. When I looked at him, I saw that it was Wang Shaocong who had just finished lunch.
"Huh?"
Wang Shaocong looked up and found a person sitting in the main hall. He immediately asked doubtfully, "Dad, who is this?"
"Shh!"
Wang Dehui made a gesture to silence him, then pulled him aside and sighed softly, "Hey! Cong'er, don't mess around, you won't mess with the people inside!"
If Wang Dehui hadn't said anything, Wang Shaocong might not have been so curious. His mention directly aroused Wang Shaocong's curiosity.
I saw him pulling Wang Dehui's sleeve, "Dad, who is that person?"
Wang Dehui sighed, then shook his head and said helplessly, "Hey~ Don't ask, since you've finished your lunch, just take your friends out for a walk!"
After Wang Shaocong heard this, he did not leave. Instead, he caught his father and asked, "Dad, you haven't told me yet, who is the person sitting in the main hall?"
Wang Dehui suddenly turned cold and said seriously, "Cong'er, you shouldn't ask, don't ask, you know?"
"Okay...okay!"
Even though Wang Shaocong was reluctant at all costs, he noticed that his father had a serious look on his face, which suggested he had some concerns, so he had no choice but to hide his curiosity and leave dejectedly.
But as soon as he turned around, he met Ling Yun and three others coming out of the front hall.
Li Feibai always pays attention to the word "quick" in everything. Before Ling Yun could get anything, he saw him leading the way and walked up, "Shao Cong!"
"Feibai~"
Compared to Li Feibai's voice, Wang Shaocong's response seemed a little weak. He only replied weakly, then lowered his head and tried to walk out.
Looking at Wang Shaocong who was in a low mood, Ling Yun couldn't help but wonder. Why was he feeling so good just now and then only came out for a short while to find himself in a depressed mood?
Li Feibai was startled, realized something was wrong, and followed Wang Shaocong to the right, "Shaocong, what's wrong with you?"
"Fei Bai, I'm fine, let's go out first!"
When Li Feibai heard this, he felt that there was a big problem just from the tone of the words. However, Ling Yun gave him a wink and signaled him not to ask further questions, so he gave up angrily.
Ling Yun and Yang Sanniu followed behind Wang Shaocong and Li Feibai.
As he walked out, Ling Yun became curious, so he slowed down and looked back. He happened to see the back of Wang Dehui walking in, but didn't notice anything unusual.
"Wang Yuanwai, how are you thinking about it?"
When he turned back, a person slowly walked out of the main hall. When the person saw Ling Yun, he was startled and stunned, his eyes focused on Ling Yun who was leaving.
It's a pity that Ling Yun's head had turned around at this time. He only glanced at it sideways and didn't pay much attention to it.
Wang Dehui looked up and saw Chen Xing'an coming out, and hurriedly ran to him, "Sir...sir, why are you out?"
However, in response to his words, Chen Xing'an was at a loss and indifferent. He remained motionless and stunned on the spot, his eyes undoubtedly falling on Ling Yun.
If anyone observes carefully, they can see that Chen Xing'an trembled slightly... It's a pity that no one noticed this scene.
Seeing Chen Xing'an motionless and looking forward, Wang Dehui thought that he was trying to use his son as an excuse. He was instantly frightened, gritted his teeth, and quickly agreed, "Sir...Sir, I...I agree to your terms.
."
To his surprise, Chen Xing'an still didn't move.
Wang Dehui was so confused that he couldn't help but take out his hand and poked his sleeve gently. He suppressed his fear and said nervously, "Sir, are you...are you okay?"
Chen Xing'an was startled and subconsciously responded, "Ah~oh, good...very good!"
After hearing this answer, Wang Dehui was not really relieved. To be on the safe side, he couldn't help but confirm again and again, "Sir, do you agree?"
"Agree...ah, no, no no..."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Dehui broke into a cold sweat and said in a trembling voice, "Sir, you...didn't we just agree on two hundred thousand? How..."
"Ahem!"
Chen Xing'an realized that he had lost his composure, coughed twice, calmed down, and said softly, "Executive member Wang, there is no rush in this matter, there is no rush."
How could Wang Dehui not be anxious? This was all on his son's attention. How could he not be anxious? He was so anxious that he felt as desperate as if he had fallen into a deep pool with no bottom.
At the same time, I was secretly regretting it. I knew a long time ago that I should have agreed to him. If that were the case, this would not have happened, and he would not be allowed to set his mind on his son.
"Sir...my lord, how about I add another 10,000 taels to my lord? What do you think?"
For the sake of his son, Wang Dehui lowered his profile and humbled himself, hoping that Chen Xing'an would agree to his request for the sake of Yin Zi.
"No, no, no..." Chen Xing'an still shook his head.
Wang Dehui became more and more desperate and had already begun to retreat. When he was desperate, he suddenly heard Chen Xing'an say, "No, Wang Yuanwai, that's not what I mean. What I mean is that money is more or less a matter of personal preference. The ancients said
, Sending goose feathers from thousands of miles away, the courtesy is light but the affection is heavy..."
[Author's digression]: Happy National Day to everyone!!!