Shopkeeper Wu's words surprised Huo Yunqi, and at the same time he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
The relationship between people does not necessarily need to last forever. Sometimes, with just a look or a few words, you can know roughly what the other person is thinking.
Huo Yunqi could somewhat feel Shopkeeper Wu's attitude towards him. Although he had to step forward due to some favors, how to help and how to help each other were areas that could continue to be refined.
Originally, Huo Yunqi thought that Shopkeeper Wu would just sit back and watch, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually introduce another friend to him at this time. This was a real surprise.
"Thank you, uncle." Huo Yunqi's face beamed with joy, and his thanks also showed a bit more sincerity.
Shopkeeper Wu's vanity was greatly satisfied. He asked the other party to continue drinking tea. After about a stick of incense, there was movement outside the door.
"Shopkeeper Wu, I haven't seen you for many years. How are you?"
Clear laughter came from outside the door, and the two stood up. Shopkeeper Wu enthusiastically went forward to welcome the other person in: "Brother Zhu, we meet again after a long separation. You still have the same style."
Huo Yunqi followed behind and calmly began to look at the person who entered the room. He was broad and fat, with a rich look on his face. He looked amiable and easy to get along with, but he didn't know what he was like on the inside.
"Come on, please take a seat." After the shopkeeper Wu warmly invited him to take a seat, he stepped aside and introduced Huo Yunqi: "This boss Zhu was once a powerful figure in the south of the Yangtze River. He is a good nephew.
, you can’t be negligent.”
Huo Yunqi understood, stepped forward and clasped his fists, saying: "Huo Yunqi has met Boss Zhu."
Boss Zhu quickly looked at Huo Yunqi, calmed down slightly, and said with a smile on his face: "Young Master Huo, you're welcome, please take a seat."
Huo Yunqi did not hide his identity. As the heir to the former Sword Making Villa, even if his family business declined, his temperament was like gold in the sand and could not be concealed no matter what.
Now that Boss Zhu has met the real person, he has truly confirmed that Shopkeeper Wu did not deceive him. He is instantly satisfied and even smiles a lot more.
Looking at Huo Yunqi in front of him, Boss Zhu couldn't help but sigh that things are impermanent.
I think back then, a few unknown disciples of Zhujian Villa could force him to return to his hometown to retire, but now, even the once aloof master Huo Shao has to deal with them in a condescending manner.
However, although there had been rifts in the past, Boss Zhu's mind and vision were broader than Shopkeeper Wu's, so it was unlikely that he would fall in love at this time.
When the guests arrived, the banquet began. The three of them exchanged glasses. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, it was finally time to get down to business.
"I heard that Mr. Huo plans to develop in Dongdu. It's true that a hero comes out of a young man." Boss Zhu picked up his wine glass and praised.
"Boss Zhu is ridiculously complimentary. This junior really deserves it." Huo Yunqi naturally understood what he said. He quickly put a bit of sadness on his face: "To be honest, the water in Dongdu is deep, and this junior has rashly set foot here. Now,
When you are in a dilemma, it is the time to worry."
"Is this happening?" Boss Zhu pretended to be surprised and said, "Although Young Master Huo is trapped in the Dragon Bank now, the Sword Making Villa... I'm sorry, the power behind the Young Master is still there, so why can't he get in?"
It’s just a Dongdu.”
Huo Yunqi smiled bitterly. Boss Zhu's words seemed to be exaggerated and flattering, and he was praised a little too highly.
Although the Huo family is in decline, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Huo Yunqi himself is also one of the most talented young people in the world. At least in terms of martial arts, few people in the Eastern Capital would want to easily provoke him.
But the business world is different from the world of martial arts. The latter requires fame, profit, power, and martial arts, while the former not only requires all of the latter, but also crucially emphasizes another important point, money.
It's funny to say that when Zhujian Villa was still in existence, Huo Yunqi was worried about money every day. Now that his father has passed away, the whole family is either in trouble or flying away. He is the only one left, and this one is the only one left.
The trouble is actually still related to the money.
I have to lament that it is really hateful and terrible that fate plays tricks on people.
Huo Yunqi and the Huo family cannot easily return to the world now, so they have to find another way to do business, but if they want to take this path, money is essential.
After the Rising Sun Escort Bureau disappeared, it would not be difficult for Huo Yunqi to gain a foothold in the turbulent Dongdu, but the prerequisite for doing so was that he had to have enough start-up capital.
It's shameful to say that when Zhujian Villa was still in existence, it had already been unable to make ends meet. It was normal to tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall. Now that he is here, he can only prepare a few hundred taels of silver by scraping together here and there.
This money, if we don't talk about reviving the Huo family and living in another place, is enough for Huo Yunqi to live the life of a young master for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, he has great ambitions and cannot simply choose to sink.
Among the Huo family's connections, there are many who are highly skilled in martial arts, but there are very few who have spare money. This is why Huo Yunqi values Shopkeeper Wu so much.
Now that Boss Zhu is here, he seems to know something in his words, and it is obviously intentional. Huo Yunqi thought about it, and simply took a gamble on it.
"To be honest with you two seniors, after the Huo family has gone through many tribulations, they have already become a strong outsider but a powerful person in the middle. The younger generation is determined to revitalize the family business. I only hate, only hate -" Huo Yunqi's face turned red. He picked up a glass of wine and drank it down before he elaborated.
He sighed: "I just hate the lack of financial resources..."
As a knight-errant who once had lofty ideals, Huo Yunqi's little dignity seemed to have been hit hard by a thorny hammer when he openly mentioned the word "lack of money".
Boss Zhu saw Huo Yunqi's expression in his eyes. Although this boy from the Huo family was extremely talented, he was still half a piece of rough jade. If he was given a few more years to refine it, he might not be able to become a great talent.
However, although Boss Zhu appreciates it, he has no intention of making any suggestions. He came here today just to receive someone's entrustment.
So, Boss Zhu said with a smile: "It turns out that it's because of this matter that the young master is relieved. I still have a little bit of money on hand, so I don't dare to say that I can solve the urgent needs of the young master. It's just some thoughts. Please don't refuse."
"Really?" Huo Yunqi was a little surprised and said quickly: "Boss Zhu and I have just met each other for the first time, and Boss Zhu is willing to help me in times of need. I can't repay such kindness. If Boss Zhu is in trouble in the future, I will go through fire and water...
...This cup, drink it first as a token of respect.”
Huo Yunqi stood up solemnly, filled his glass with wine, and lowered his hands to hold the gift. Boss Zhu quickly helped him up and said with shame: "Young master, you don't have to be like this. I am willing to help you because I have selfish motives. Since you are quick to talk to others, I won't hide it either."
Tucked in."
After saying that, Boss Zhu greeted outside the house, and soon a boy came in with a package. He put it into Huo Yunqi's hands. After the latter untied it, he was immediately surprised.
"This is--!"
There was a broken sword placed in the package. Huo Yunqi recognized it. It was one of the swords made by Gu Ming, the master of the Sword Forging Villa, for the Hongchen guest, Yueying!
Faced with Huo Yunqi's seriousness, Boss Zhu explained: "This sword belongs to a friend of mine. I inquired in many ways and got the news that this sword came from the Sword Making Villa. I also asked Mr. Huo to spare no effort to recast the sword.