Nanming Jewelry Co., Ltd. is a large national trading house that mainly deals in jewelry produced in the South China Sea. The famous "blue emerald coral" is their specialty product. All the "blue emerald coral" in Shaodian are purchased from them.
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There are larger and more famous jewelry shops in our country, but they all have fixed trade routes into Shaodian Country from the mainland. Small border towns like Juyang City are not in their eyes, so Nanming Jewelry Shop takes the opportunity to seize this blank space.
market.
The characteristics of jewelry are small size, light weight, high value, easy to transport, but also easy to be stolen and require strong protection force.
As the deacon of foreign goods, Mingjie came to explore the Shaodianguo market. At the same time, he planned to set up Nanming Jewelry's first foreign branch in Juyang City. What he was most concerned about was safety.
There is naturally no shortage of high-level combatants in the jewelry business, but Juyang City has strict entry management for combatants above level five, and there are many restrictions that make it very unfree.
Although General Shi had left Juyang City for some time, the name of Soul Chasing Hand resounded throughout Nanqiu County. Even ordinary people knew that Shi Ji would have a terrifying master sitting in charge. How could Mingjie not know this important information.
If you want to ensure the absolute safety of Nanmian Jewelry Store, the most reliable person is Ding Kui. Unexpectedly, Ding Kui captured a group of generals from the Shiji Society at the Ding's Ship Repair Factory, and no one from the Shiji Society dared to say a word.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Mingjie revealed the purpose of the banquet to Ding Kui amid the sound of Shui Xing'er's piano, which was exactly what Liu Yu had guessed.
"In addition to what I just said, we also hope that every time the goods are transported, Huaxia Carriage and Horse Racing can send the most capable guards to ensure the safety of each batch of goods. After all, it is a small operation and we cannot afford to lose money." Mingjie was talking during the conversation.
I feel that Ding Kui is a good talker, and he doesn't mince words in some words.
"Don't worry, everyone who comes to Juyang City to do business is under the protection of our army. I will catch every rooster and dog thief every time I see them. I can guarantee that no one dares to take advantage of serious merchants. The affairs of China's carriages and horses are not under my control.
But they are trustworthy and the goods they escort have never had any problems. I can vouch for them." Ding Kui said in an official tone.
He deliberately created a business atmosphere of fair competition and was not polite to cheating businessmen. He secretly asked the Alms Society to suppress them, but he would never allow gangsters to harass honest businessmen.
"My lord, I feel at ease when you say this. The things you buy from Nanming Jewelry Store are of high quality and low price. They are genuine. It is a time-honored brand of our country and the most honest business in business." Mingjie quickly expressed that he was a serious businessman, "When I came here, my boss
I have specifically asked you to give Lord Ding a thousand-year-old blue emerald coral as an apology gift for not coming to visit you. I hope you will accept it."
Immediately outside the door, a servant brought a wooden box. Mingjie patted the top of the wooden box. The top and sides of the wooden box automatically fell around, revealing a cluster of corals as big as two palms inside.
The coral shows a bright sapphire blue with emerald green in the middle. Below it is a whole white jade base, which is very bright in color.
"How can I accept such a valuable thing? It will damage the image of our army's integrity and loyalty. I can't accept it, I can't accept it." Ding Kui declined quickly.
Mingjie immediately explained: "The value of this thousand-year-old blue emerald coral does not lie in itself, but the first cluster of corals that our boss picked from the sea when he was young. It represents the heart of the boss and is also a gift to you and us.
This gift for the wedding of the young princess has nothing to do with your military position."
Ding Kui couldn't refuse this, and the gift was of appropriate size, "That's it, then I'll accept it on behalf of the eldest princess. I hope to have the opportunity in the future to let her thank your host family in person."
Accepting gifts on behalf of the eldest princess can silence everyone. It is a huge honor for the eldest princess to thank the merchant in person. Regardless of whether he can do it or not, it is an honor for Ding Kui to say it.
Ding Kui can feel the energy emitted by the blue emerald coral. This water and earth treasure contains vigorous vitality, and its value should not be inferior to the cat's eye fire diamond.
"The villain will definitely bring your words to me." Mingjie was very happy. She wanted to save face even after the gift was delivered. It can be said that she successfully completed this mission.
Chang Shan looked on and was also happy. On one side was the big boss, and he would not worry about money if he had connections; on the other side was the person who controlled the life and death of the Chang family. A single thought could make his family live or die. They sat together and had a great conversation.
I wish he had a share of the credit.
Shui Xing'er's piano skills were very high, and she played the piano very accurately during the banquet. She couldn't feel the sound of the piano while talking, but could recall the tune later. She didn't say a word, but no one could ignore her presence.
After talking about the main business, they talk about different customs and customs. Mingjie can always find things that Ding Kui is interested in.
I think too much. That Shui Xing'er is really a musician, not a woman who is used to bribe me. I can't think about it. I can't think about it.
Ding Kui forcefully suppressed the thoughts that were about to arise in his heart.
It is said that he has not been with women for more than a year, and he is in his most energetic years, so it is easier to be seduced.
During the war, he would lose his energy, and during peacetime, he would be suffocated. The last time he saw Lan Huixin's short performance, he felt uncomfortable for several days.
Shui Xing'er's eyes, body posture, movements, and expressions are all very charming. Any passionate young man can't control himself when he sees her. No wonder Ding Kui has distracting thoughts in his heart.
In fact, Mingjie secretly admired Ding Kui and Ao Yu. The two young men were indifferent when they saw Shui Xing'er, and he had already been waving the flag and shouting.
"The food and wine in Xinggui Building are good. Brother Yu enjoyed the meal very much. I want to thank Deacon Ming for the hospitality and Miss Shui for playing. It's getting late and we should go back." Ding Kui saw that Ao Yu was full of wine and food and planned to leave.
"I send you my best regards, Master Ding." Mingjie and Changshan stood up together and said.
Ding Kui got up and left the table. As soon as he walked to the door, a figure suddenly fell at his feet, hugged his thigh and said, "Master Ding, help me!"
Mingjie and Changshan were both stunned on the spot, not knowing what happened.
Ding Kui was also a little caught off guard. It wasn't that he didn't know Shui Xing'er's movements, but he didn't expect Ao Yu to move and didn't stop him. By the time he realized it, it was already difficult to avoid Shui Xing'er.
Ao Yu naturally understood Shui Xing'er's actions clearly and could tell that she was about to knock her down, but he could see that Shui Xing'er didn't know martial arts and didn't have any dangerous goods on her, so he didn't bother to worry about it.
Ding Kui felt a pair of elastic meat balls pressing against his thighs, making it difficult to move around, so he had to lower his head and ask: "What's the matter with Miss Shui? Why don't you get up and speak slowly, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to harm her."
Your life."
"Miss Shui, let me be clear. I spent a lot of money to invite you to play music for Mr. Ding for entertainment. I didn't neglect you at all on the way. How can I talk about saving my life?" Mingjie reacted with an unhappy look on his face.
Changshan's mouth has not closed yet. There are many possibilities for this scene, and I haven't thought about it for a while.
"My slave is a helpless and pitiful person. If Mr. Ding doesn't agree to help me, I won't be able to survive." After saying this, Shui Xing'er burst into tears and hugged Ding Kui's thigh tightly, refusing to let go.
Ding Kui hated seeing a woman crying, especially the soft sobbing, and he was willing to help those who relied on their own skills to make a living, so he bent down and patted Shui Xing'er's back and said, "Don't cry, I'll help you.
No one in Yangcheng can hurt you, just get up and speak slowly."
When Mingjie saw Ding Kui say this, he closed his mouth and stood aside.
Shui Xing'er stood up slowly with Ding Kui's help, and then was pushed down on a chair by Ding Kui. He took out a handkerchief from the bottom of his sleeve, wiped the corners of his eyes gently, calmed down and said, "Things are clear."
The deacon has nothing to do with it.”
Mingjie next to him breathed a sigh of relief.
"The slave was sold to Zhengyan Garden when she was a child. She also performed in Zhengyan Garden when she grew up. She saved enough money to redeem herself a few years ago. However, the slave didn't know how to do anything else. She only played some musical instruments, so she did it after she was redeemed.
Got a musician.
The slave girl is relatively well-known in Wuying County. She earns some rewards from her performances on weekdays. She dare not say that she is rich, but she can also get food and clothing, and her life is comfortable. Unexpectedly, Zhengyanyuan came to look for her again half a month ago, claiming that her uncle owed him a debt.
A huge sum of money needs to be repaid by my slave.
But the slave's savings were not enough to repay the huge sum of money, so Zhengyanyuan took the slave back to pay off the debt. The poor slave didn't even know what the uncle looked like.
This time, Deacon Ming went to Zhengyan Garden to invite the slave to come and perform there. Zhengyan Garden was afraid that the slave would not come back, so he forced the slave to drink a chronic poison. As long as the slave did not get the antidote within a month, he would be poisoned to death.
During the banquet, the slave girl heard that the master is a very capable person, and his speech and behavior are upright and reliable. He is the person who is most likely to help the slave slave. Therefore, the slave girl risked her life and begged the master to save her life." Shui Xing'er narrated her own story.
matter.
Ding Kui held Shui Xing'er's delicate little hand and pumped out fighting energy to travel through her meridians, really pulling out a trace of poison.
"Well, it's such a special poison. Fortunately, you met me. It's easy to detoxify this poison." Ding Kui said and looked at Mingjie, "Did you invite her from Zhengyan Garden?"
"Yes, I am not very familiar with Wuying County. I found out from my friends that she is the best musician in the area, so I went to Zhengyan Garden to invite her. I don't know anything about her or Zhengyan Garden."
Mingjie was very depressed and even hated the friend who introduced him to Shui Xing'er.
Ding Kui roughly understood what Shui Xing'er was going through and said to her: "I'll go back and prepare the antidote and have it delivered to you early tomorrow morning at the latest. The money you owe Zhengyanyuan can be withdrawn from the Yanlan City Welfare Institute.
I will settle the matter with Boss Chang. No matter what happens, there is a solution. Don’t just talk about death. You were so young and beautiful, so it wouldn’t be a pity to die like this.”
With a splash, Shui Xing'er knelt down and said: "No, Zhengyanyuan will not let this slave go easily. You helped me pay back the money this time. Next time they will find other excuses. It is better to let this slave go back."
Let this slave die."
"Then what do you want? Is it possible that you want to stay here and not go back? This is Shaodian Country, without your family and friends." Ding Kui did not expect Shui Xing'er to refuse.