As soon as Boss Zhang heard that there was someone else, he knew that he had made a mistake. This was tantamount to being exposed. However, he might have come to introduce a fellow trader, so he didn't take it seriously.
After opening the door, Boss Zhang saw Xiao Xian carrying a large sack and Shen Mingzhu, who was standing with his hands behind his back, looking up as if looking at the night. Next to him was Pei Shengnan, who looked embarrassed.
Boss Zhang smiled and told them to come in quickly.
Naturally, I will not go to the lobby at this time, but to Boss Zhang's study.
Boss Zhang and Pei Shengnan walked forward and asked quietly: "Little man, what good stuff is there?"
Pei Shengnan said awkwardly: "Boss Zhang, I'm just here to disturb you this time. I'm not sure if the goods are available. Master Shen has to decide for himself."
Boss Zhang looked back at Shen Mingzhu and saw that he was smiling slightly, nothing unusual, but the smile on his brows and corners of his eyes was a little proud, as if he had done something great.
When they arrived at the study, Boss Zhang let them sit wherever they wanted. He made red date tea for them and placed it on the coffee table beside everyone.
Shen Mingzhu took a quick glance at the study and saw it thoroughly, and even understood the value of the furnishings here.
Boss Zhang sat down and said, "You two are my friends. I wonder if I can help you."
Shen Mingzhu smiled and said: "We want to spend the night as a lodging. As you can see, it is not convenient to go to the inn. We will go to the city tomorrow."
Boss Zhang subconsciously looked at the sack.
Shen Mingzhu added: "Of course there is a little something I can do to trouble Boss Zhang. Give us some cloth bags and divide the contents. We will take a boat into the city tomorrow."
Boss Zhang was concerned about the contents inside, and said with a smile: "I wonder if I can help. If you two have something to sell, I can help you think of a solution."
Shen Mingzhu thought for a while and said: "Boss Zhang, I think you should not get involved. It's useless if you keep this thing. It's hard for you to do it now, and it will arouse people's suspicion. I'm doing it for your own good. There will be more in the future." It’s a chance to cooperate with Boss Zhang.”
Boss Zhang glanced at Pei Shengnan and realized that these two were on the same page.
Pei Shengnan was really speechless. He glanced at Shen Mingzhu and winked.
Boss Zhang saw that Shen Mingzhu didn't agree, so he didn't force it. This is how business is done.
Shen Mingzhu gave him ten taels of silver and asked him to arrange two rooms and get him some food and drink.
On weekdays, only five to six hundred dollars and at most one tael of silver are enough to do this. Shen Mingzhu gave them ten taels at once, which was naturally a big deal. Boss Zhang was so happy that he invited them to the backyard with enthusiasm.
Shen Mingzhu and the others spent the night together in the east wing of Boss Zhang's house, and Boss Zhang called them to get up before dawn the next day.
"Young man, please get up quickly with Master Shen and Uncle Xie, have something to eat and catch the earliest boat. Once the gate of Fengcheng opens, you can enter the city."
Boss Zhang was thinking about them very much, and was afraid that if they left too late, there might be a commotion here in Fengwei City. It seemed that they were not stealing from ordinary people, and they might search the city by then.
As long as the ferry crossing and the road out of the city are guarded, it will be difficult for them to leave by then.
Of course Shen Mingzhu and the others knew about it, so they got up and quickly tidied up, ate something and said goodbye to Boss Zhang.
