"Master, madam, the third young master is back." Before the maid finished speaking, Sheng Changfeng walked into the room carrying a pear blossom box and holding her neck high.
"Dad, Madam." Sheng Changfeng bowed and handed the wooden box to Sheng Hong, "Dad, seventy-five thousand taels of silver notes."
"What?!" Sheng Hong was stunned and opened his mouth. It took him a while to recover, "Feng'er, did you really get the loan?"
Not long after the old lady came back from the Korean government, her youngest son asked her for instructions and planned to go out to raise money. He just thought it was just a show. However, he was slightly relieved that his youngest son had such an attitude and did not give up. Positivity, unexpected...
Sheng Changfeng opened the lid of the wooden box, and several stacks of hundred-yuan banknotes were neatly stacked together, which made Sheng Hong and Wang's eyes dazzled...
Sheng Hong picked up a stack of banknotes and randomly took out a 'Sihai Qianzhuang 100 Yuan'. He touched the '100 Yuan' and 'Xuanyuan Sword' icons and other places. There were obvious bumps and convexities. He picked it up and shone it under the light. According to the photo, the four regular characters "Zonghengsihai" appear in the left margin.
It's not a fake banknote.
I randomly picked out a few pictures from a few piles, and they were all genuine.
Sheng Changfeng said, "Father, don't worry, I have carefully checked these banknotes and they are all genuine."
Sheng Hong looked into his youngest son's eyes and asked, "Tell me honestly, where did you borrow so much money?"
On the way back home, Sheng Changfeng thought of his words and blurted out, "I borrowed it from Brother Heng."
Sheng Hong frowned and said, "He lent you so much money? What did you use as collateral?"
Sheng Changfeng replied, "I didn't ask for any mortgage, and the young master also waived my interest."
Mrs. Wang looked helpless, and asked Changbai to borrow it, maybe she could really borrow it without a mortgage, "For such a large amount of money, I don't need you to mortgage it, and I will also waive your interest."
Brother Heng has always done business first and second. He and Ru'er opened a pastry shop in partnership and both signed a deed. Brother Feng, you didn't borrow some usury money, did you?"
Sheng Hong said coldly, "Feng'er, honestly, where did you borrow it from?"
Sheng Changfeng said, "Dad, I want to borrow usury. Which company do you think will give me so much money?"
Sheng Hong thought about it and realized that this is the reason. The youngest son is also a civil servant, and the person who releases the printing money can give him at most two to three thousand guan. "Then Brother Heng really lent you this much money...?"
Sheng Changfeng said, "I borrowed it from Brother Heng. I did Brother Heng a big favor last year, and he owes me a favor."
Wang asked, "What are you doing for Brother Heng? The favor can be worth 150,000 yuan, and it doesn't cost any interest."
Sheng Changfeng said, "Last year, Qiu Sanlang and I helped Brother Heng negotiate a big deal of more than two million yuan. At that time, neither of us asked for the 'tooth fee', but the young master said he owed each of us a favor." ..."
Sheng Hong asked in surprise, "Why haven't I heard you talk about this? What kind of business did you spend two million yuan on?"
Sheng Changfeng explained, "At that time, someone wanted to buy a high-speed clipper boat. One of them cost 500,000 yuan. Qiu Sanlang knew that my young father-in-law and I were classmates, so I helped to set up a connection...Dad, eldest lady, if you don't believe it , you can ask A Niang and Mo Lan, they both know about this."
Sheng Hong ordered his personal servant to go to Lin Xige to confirm the authenticity with Lin Xiaoniang and Mo Lan. Wang was a little worried and gave the eldest maid a wink.
After Dong Rong and Liu Kun's family responded, they left the house. After a few minutes, they returned to the house. When Wang saw her nanny nodding slightly, she felt a lump in her heart!
Sheng Hong was overjoyed. The dowry of 150,000 yuan was settled, and he didn't have to lick his face tomorrow to find the same year to raise money.
Seeing that his youngest son was still standing, he hurriedly asked him to sit next to him and invited the boy to serve tea... The father and son were talking and laughing, having a good time, showing a picture of a loving father and a filial son. Sheng Hong suddenly remembered something and asked , "Brother Heng said, how long will it take to pay off the money?"
Sheng Changfeng waved his hand grandly and said, "Brother Heng didn't say when I would pay him back. He just said that I would have to figure it out myself and I would pay him back when I have enough money."
Sheng Hong thought for a moment and realized that Qi Heng should have given last year's dental fee to Feng'er in disguise. He was convinced and said, "Although this is brother Heng's return of favor to you, it has also helped our family a lot this time." , you must keep this in mind." After instructing his son, Sheng Hong turned to look at Wang and said.
"Madam, you will have to work hard again tomorrow to go to the Korean government to finalize Mo'er's marriage."
"Well, I'll go tomorrow morning. While you chat, I'll go see Ru'er." Wang was so bored that after saying hello, she went out to the girl's courtyard next door.
....
"Xiao Hui, you stole Xiao Bai's dinner again!" Ru Lan held a thin wooden stick in her hand and hit a gray swan three times. When the three swans were having dinner just now, Xiao Hui Hui bullies Xiaobai again and steals Xiaobai's food rations.
"Gah...gah..." Xiao Hui tilted his head and yelled a few times with an innocent look on his face. Ru Lan got angry when she saw that this guy refused to change despite repeated admonitions and even looked at her sideways with mung bean eyes!
He reached out and pinched Xiao Hui's neck, waved the wooden stick, and hit PG three more times. Xiao Hui kicked his thighs and rolled his eyes after a while...
"Girl, Xiao Hui may be out of breath..." Little Magpie quickly warned.
ha!
Ru Lan quickly let go... Xiao Hui ran away...
"Bang!"
As Mrs. Wang was walking in, her calf was hit by a wild goose and she almost fell down. After she stood up, she cursed, "How many times have I told you not to bring these beasts into the house!"
Ru Lan stuck out her little tongue and hurriedly asked the magpie to take the two wild geese out. Seeing that my mother's face was darker than the bottom of the pot, she asked curiously, "Mom, is Miss Lin causing trouble again? Or is daddy taking away your dowry again? Got an idea?"
Thinking of Sheng Changfeng's face of being a villain, Wang became very angry, "Every time Brother Heng comes, I always have tea and snacks, but I didn't expect to help that vixen Lin Xige! He is also a heartless person. !”
Rulan widened her eyes and said, "Mother is saying that Brother Heng helped Lin Xige? Impossible! What help did he have?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "I lent 150,000 guan to Chang Feng!" Wang's mouth clicked like a machine gun as she repeated what had just happened.
It turned out to be a favor, Ru Lan advised, "Mother, you can't blame the second brother Heng for this. Didn't Chang Feng say that the second brother Heng owed his boss a favor? Today, Chang Feng came to the door. If the second brother Heng... If he doesn’t pay it back, no one will dare to do business with him in the future.”
Mrs. Wang said coldly, "You haven't even entered Qi's house yet, and you're already elbowing someone else's door."
Ru Lan picked up the teapot and poured a cup of hot tea for my mother, "Mom, how about you try this tea?"
I heard it was Wuyishan Dahongpao. I knew you like to drink oolong tea, so I asked Brother Heng for half a catty, and I was planning to send it to you."
Wang took the tea cup and smelled it. There was a smell of fire, but it was followed by a refreshing fragrance, with floral and fruity aromas sandwiched in it. She took a sip. It was thick and smooth, with a rich and mellow taste, as sweet as sugar, and the rock charm was very obvious. ....
Rulan asked, "Mom, how does it taste?"
Wang took another two sips, frowning slightly, "Not bad."
Seeing that her mother's face had improved a lot, Ru Lan sat down, poured herself a glass, and took a sip, "Mom, if Chang Feng didn't borrow the money, then dad must have come forward to borrow the 150,000 yuan, and it was dad who paid back the money.
If one day my father is short of money and can't pay it all at once, and he asks his mother to borrow some money for temporary use, she will definitely have to borrow it.
Now that Changfeng has come forward to borrow it, if he pays it back one day, it has nothing to do with my mother."
Mrs. Wang thought for a while and realized that if Sheng Hong really wanted to speak, she would have no choice but to take it from the dowry.
Ru Lanhu said, "Now that the dowry matter has been settled, will food be restored starting tomorrow?"
Wei Ruixuan is not short of money, but the whole family is frugal on food and clothing, and they cannot blatantly continue to eat and drink.
You have to be sneaky to eat delicious food, but Rulan is frustrated!
Mrs. Wang poked her daughter's forehead with her finger and said, "I just know how to eat, eat, eat! Play, play, play! I finally caught a chance. I originally thought that Miss Lin's vixen would be dead this time. But now Changfeng has made up for it. Your dad should lift it up high and put it down gently!"
Ru Lan thought for a while and said, "Impossible! Mo Lan caused such a big disaster and almost brought down the entire Sheng family. Just watch, mother. After Mo Lan gets married, dad will definitely take care of Xiaoniang Lin."
"Is your father really good at dealing with Lin Xiaoniang?" Wang asked hesitantly, "Chang Feng is really brave this time. If he pleads for Lin Xiaoniang, and your father is reluctant to let go of that vixen..."
Rulan scratched her little head and felt a little unsure...
The next day, Mrs. Wang carried 75,000 taels of silver notes and stepped into the gate of the Korean government again. This time, the princess not only did not deliberately make things difficult, but also waited at the gate early. After seeing Wang, she became enthusiastic It's so amazing, one bite is like Sister Wang.
After the Korean princess saw the banknote, she happily agreed to the marriage between Sheng Molan and her family's Sanlang. Since Molan was already pregnant with Liujia, the wedding was scheduled for ten days. In three days, the three books and six rituals were completed process.
On the day of the wedding, Wang Lidong's family also attended the wedding banquet. Although the wedding was held in a hurry, the scene was still lively and grand, but the smiles of the Shengfu family were a bit stiff.
next day
"Congratulations to the eldest lady! Congratulations to the eldest lady." Liu Kun's family trotted into the side room and said happily.
Mrs. Wang was looking at the account book, looked up and said with confusion, "What's my joy?"
The member of the Liu Kun family said with a smile, "The master has just enforced the family law on Lin Xiaoniang. Dongrong is escorting Lin Xiaoniang out. I heard that she will be sent to the Zhuangzi of Pingling Village to be imprisoned. Lin Xiaoniang was beaten until her skin and flesh were bruised, and her whole body was covered with blood.
It's blood, and I only have half of my life left..."
Wang was so excited that she dropped her brush and walked out of the house. She asked excitedly, "Where is he now? Have you gone out?"
Liu Kun's family immediately followed and said,
"We are heading towards the small door on the north side. We may be almost at the door now."
"Oh, why didn't you tell me earlier..."
Mrs. Wang trotted to the small gate on the north side, but unfortunately she was a step too late. The carriage carrying Miss Lin had already turned onto the street and was gradually disappearing...
The 'lifelong enemy' just left so quietly, Wang felt a little sad...
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Time flies like an arrow, and the beginning of September is here in the blink of an eye.
This morning, the entrances of dozens of cloth shops in Tokyo were crowded with people, mostly women wearing burlap clothes. Everyone who came out was holding a bundle of blue cloth in their hands.
"Sister, do you have much Oxford cloth left in the cloth shop?" Cai Jinhua finished her housework and hurried to the cloth shop closest to home. Unexpectedly, the door was crowded with people. She was worried that she would be late again today.
asked a round-faced woman who lived in the house and bought a good deal.
"I heard from the shopkeeper that 300 pieces of Oxford cloth arrived today. Girl, you should be able to buy it."
"What Oxford cloth?" A short old woman who was passing by came forward and asked curiously.
"Oxford cloth, sister, you don't know?"
Three months ago, Wang Lidong started a promotional campaign for 'Cotton', distributing leaflets, giving away free samples, model performances, etc. Under a heavy bombardment, more than 90% of the entire Tokyo city
Residents already know what cotton is.
"I followed my son back to my hometown last year, and I just returned to the capital yesterday. What is this sister holding is Oxford cloth?" The short old woman pointed to the blue cloth in the round-faced woman's hand and said, "Why are there so many people snatching it? This cloth is very
Cheap?"
Cai Jinhua said, "It's 30% cheaper than linen. This fabric is so strong that it won't break even if you wear it for a few years. Look at the several strips of cloth hanging under the eaves."
The short old woman followed the direction of Cai Jinhua's finger and saw seven or eight strips of cloth of various colors hanging under the eaves of the porch of Buzhuang. "What's wrong?"
"These cloth strips have been hanging outside for three months. The linen, silk, and some thin cotton cloths have all faded, and the cloth ends are brittle. However, the color of the Oxford cloth has only faded a little, but the cloth ends are still very strong. I don't believe it.
You go and mess with it.”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Really or not?" The short old woman didn't believe it. She walked to the hanging cloth strips, stood on tiptoes and pulled each piece of cloth, "This Oxford cloth is really
Thick, what is it made of? It seems much more comfortable to touch than linen."
"cotton."
"What is cotton?"
Cai Jinhua said, "You came back late. If you had come back a month earlier, cotton would be everywhere outside the city. White flowers are soft and comfortable to touch."
"Cheaper than linen?"
"One foot of cloth only costs 60 renminbi, which is quite expensive. Other cloths are also cheap. The thinnest ones only cost 30 renminbi, but they have been out of stock recently..."
At the same time, the meeting hall of Sihai Trading Company was buzzing with people and extremely noisy. The shareholders of Cotton Cloth Trading Company gathered together in twos and threes to chat about the recent business.
Duke Cheng Guo caught Gu Tinghong, the general manager of the cotton trading company, and said, "Tinghong, my eight cloth shops can only sell enough Oxford cloth for one morning. It has been almost a month. I have made a lot of copper less..."
Gu Tinghong smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Cheng, it's not that you are out of stock, all shareholders are the same. Don't worry, the second workshop is already adding Oxford cloth production lines, and the output of Oxford cloth will be doubled in the second half of the month. By then, it will definitely be
There won’t be any shortage.”
"Tinghong, we can't build this production line faster. It will take more than ten days in the second half of the month..."
"My lord, the craftsmen are working non-stop for 12 hours..."
Seeing that all eighteen shareholders (except for Zhang Maoze, who was promoted by the Imperial City Secretary), and the other seventeen shareholders were present, Wang Lidong signaled everyone to be quiet, "I have summoned all shareholders today, mainly to tell you about the sales of the cotton trading company last month.
Condition."
Someone said anxiously,
"Yuan Ruo, how much cotton cloth were sold last month? Is it 10,000 kilograms?"
Wang Lidong smiled and said, "Last month, the cotton cloth workshop sold a total of 13,500 kilograms of fabrics of various colors."
Although the shareholders had long been mentally prepared and knew that the sales of cotton fabrics were astonishing, they did not expect it to be so exaggerated, and they could not help but exclaim.
"If you sell 13,000 catties in one month, won't you have to sell more than 150,000 catties in a year?"
"The cotton we planted this year will produce only 40,000 kilograms..."
"Oh, there are too few seeds..."
"Everyone, be quiet and let Yuan Ruo continue."
"That's right, I haven't said how much money I made."
All the shareholders immediately shut up and their ears straightened. In fact, they knew the number of kilograms of cotton sold, and everyone had already estimated how much they sold, but they still couldn't help but want to hear Qi Heng's personal confirmation.
"38,561,561 strings."
Although the shareholders in the meeting hall were mentally prepared, they were still stunned after hearing the amount.
Li Wei, the consort sitting not far from Wang Lidong, blushed and asked in a trembling voice, "Yuanruo, you made more than 38 million yuan last month?"
He bought shares half a year ago, spent 600,000 yuan, and got 3 points of share. If Qi Heng did not make an error report, he would have received 1.15 million yuan.
I recovered all my investment in one month and almost doubled my profit at the same time, which is worse than loan sharking!
And this business is not a one-and-done deal...
Wang Lidong nodded and said, "That's right."
Half an hour later, Prince Consort Li Wei walked out of Sihai Trading Company in a daze, got on the carriage, and the servant asked, "Prince Prince Consort, should I go home..."
The prince-in-law Li Wei thought for a moment, realizing that his wife was still in the palace, and said, "Go to the palace."
Sihai Trading Company was only five or six hundred meters away from the imperial palace. Li Wei entered the Funing Hall, the emperor's residence, within a matter of a stick of incense.
"Your Majesty, Li Wei, pays homage to the official family." Li Wei bowed to his cousin, and then bowed his hand to his daughter-in-law, Princess Fukang.
The old emperor leaned on the bed, nodded, and struggled to say one word, "Sit."
Princess Fukang looked at the official and said, "Yuan Ruo asked you to go to Sihai Trading Company. What's the matter?"
The prince-in-law Li Wei handed the rosewood wooden box he was carrying to Princess Fukang, "Guess!"
Princess Fukang rolled her eyes at the consort, took the wooden box and said, "It should be about the situation of cotton sales, right?"
The prince-in-law Li Wei immediately gave a thumbs up and praised, "Nothing smarter than my princess."
Fukang's smiling face was slightly red, he glared at the prince-in-law, and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about."
The prince-in-law Li Wei giggled twice.
The old emperor watched his daughter and his consort show affection in front of him. Although he was a little sad, he was more relieved. It was a pity that he did not have much time to see his grandson born.
"Wow, so many banknotes?" Princess Fukang opened the wooden box and saw three piles of hundred-yuan banknotes neatly stacked, and asked in surprise, "Where did they come from?"
Li Wei, the consort, smiled and said, "The cotton trading company's dividends were originally not distributed until before the Chinese New Year, but the sales last month were very good, so it was a good start. Everyone proposed to share some first and be happy together, and Yuan Ruo also agreed.
, so I divided half of the dividend first.”
Princess Fukang exclaimed, "These are just half of the dividends?"