Just as Ye Chen finished refining the dehumidification elixir for Wen Tianzong, Xiao Rong walked in and reported respectfully.
"oh?
Zhang Fan?"
The figure of a coachman flashed in Ye Chen's mind.
He looks ordinary, has a humble status, and has no outstanding cultivation skills, but he is very principled in his work.
"Let him come in, I just want to ask him how things are going!"
"Yes, sir!"
Xiao Rong responded, turned around and walked out.
"This Zhang Fan is quite interesting. I hope he won't disappoint me!"
Recalling that ordinary coachman, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
In fact, the last time he gave Zhang Fan so much property and asked him to help him do those things, it was actually a test for Zhang Fan.
The test is divided into two points.
First, character!
Second, ability!
After all, it was just the first time that I met Zhang Fan. If it were a person with a little ambition or no bottom line, with so much wealth in his hands, he would definitely have the idea of embezzling it for himself.
Since Zhang Fan now takes the initiative to ask for an interview, it proves that he is not wrong about the person.
Even though he had huge wealth, Zhang Fan did not keep it for himself, but chose to serve himself.
As for the second test, you still need to meet Zhang Fan to know.
He only gave the other party enough money and a token, but did not personally participate, just to test the other party's ability to deal with things.
If the other party can't even redeem himself or buy a small carriage rental business, no matter how good his character is, it won't be of much use.
"Sir, Zhang Fan is here!"
At this time, Xiao Rong's voice came from outside.
Looking up, I saw Xiao Rong walking in with a plain-looking young man with an anxious expression.
"I've met Mr. Ye!"
As soon as he came closer, the young man prostrated himself on the ground with the utmost respect.
"Get up, don't worry too much about these etiquettes in front of me from now on!"
Ye Chen waved his hand.
"Yes, sir!"
Zhang Fan responded and stood up tremblingly.
"I'm very happy that you can take the initiative to come here to see me!"
Ye Chen smiled and immediately got to the point, "Did you encounter any problems?"
"Young Master is wise!"
Zhang Fan first complimented him, and then briefly described the difficulties he encountered.
After listening, Ye Chen couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Did you actually involve the Prince's Mansion?"
He originally thought that the carriage rental business was just one of the most insignificant businesses in the imperial capital and would not attract the attention of all parties.
Now it seems that he still underestimated the intricate network of relationships among the various forces in the imperial capital.
No matter how inconspicuous the profession is, as long as it can gain a foothold in the imperial capital, it means that it is inextricably linked to all forces.
"Young master, I am a villain and incompetent. I have betrayed your great trust. Please punish me severely!"
Zhang Fan knelt down on one knee again to apologize.
"The Prince's Mansion has been implicated, so it's normal that you can't do anything about it. It's not your fault!"
Ye Chen waved his hand and said: "By the way, you just said that the people from Longxing Carriage Rental Company would retreat in spite of the difficulties, thanks to the help of Li Qingqing, the third-level alchemist of the Imperial Prefect's Office?"
"Yes, sir!"
Zhang Fan nodded hurriedly, and then said awkwardly: "And, and..."
"And what?"
Seeing Zhang Fan hesitate to speak, Ye Chen seemed to have guessed something and said to himself: "She's here too, right?"
"The young master knows things like a god, and I admire him!"
Zhang Fan bowed deeply and asked cautiously: "Sir, would you like to meet Master Li?"
"Zhang Fan, this is your fault!"
Ye Chen scolded: "Li Qingqing has helped you a lot. Now that she's here, you didn't bring her in with you and actually left her outside. Is this how you repay your benefactor?"
"My lord, forgive me!"
Zhang Fan was startled and said in fear: "I just don't have your permission, so I don't dare to make my own decision and bring Master Li in!"
As he said this, Zhang Fan was moved in his heart.
When he brought Li Qingqing privately, he was still worried that Ye Chen would be unhappy.
Unexpectedly, instead of showing any displeasure, Ye Chen even blamed him for neglecting Li Qingqing.
Ye Chen's friendly attitude and broad mind far exceeded his expectations.
"Who do you think I am?"
Ye Chen rolled his eyes and said with a wry smile: "I'm not that stingy, and I won't show any status to those who have helped me. You don't have to be too cautious, and you don't have to worry too much about all kinds of red tape."
"Young master taught me a lesson, but the villain will remember it!"
Zhang Fan nodded first, and then said: "The little man is going to invite Master Li in now!"
"Well, go ahead!"
Ye Chen waved his hand.
With his permission, Zhang Fan said no more and bowed out respectfully.
After a while, Li Qingqing was brought in as expected.
"Li Qingqing, the third-level alchemist of the Imperial Prefecture, pays homage to Master Ye!"
As soon as he came in, Li Qingqing saluted respectfully.
But before his knees even knelt down, Ye Chen used his spiritual power to hold them up, "Miss Li, we are all our own, no need to be polite!"
"One of our own?"
Li Qingqing couldn't believe his ears.
"If you don't mind, you can call me 'Master' from now on, or just call me by my name!"
Ye Chen smiled again.
"Then...it's better to be respectful than to obey!"
After a brief moment of panic, Li Qingqing nodded bravely.
The alchemy skills that Ye Chen displayed in the Imperial Preceptor's Office can be regarded as a genius that has never been seen in ten thousand years. Not to mention that she is a third-level alchemist in the Imperial Prefect's Office. Even the top alchemist in the Imperial Prefect's Office must be treated with respect.
Such a person should be so arrogant that no one can understand him.
I never expected that he would be so easy-going and have no airs at all.
For her, who has always regarded Ye Chen as her idol, this is simply a great honor.
"Sit down, don't be restrained!"
Ye Chen made a "do" gesture to Li Qingqing and Zhang Fan again.
"Yes, thank you sir!"
As they said this, the two of them were on pins and needles, at a loss as to what to do.
"I didn't expect this matter to involve the Prince's Mansion!"
Ye Chen didn't bother to pay attention to the two of them and turned to the topic, "If this is the case, it is indeed a bit tricky!"
At this point, his eyes fell on Li Qingqing again, "You still insist on standing on Zhang Fan's side even though you know that the other party is backed by the Prince's Mansion. I will remember this!"
"Young Master, you are serious. Ruan Chengfeng's group of people act insidiously and despicably, and they often use any means to achieve their goals. Even if Zhang Fan has nothing to do with you, Young Master, I will still stand by his side!"
Li Qingqing hates evil as much as he hates evil.
At this time, Zhang Fan asked cautiously: "Master, if Longxing Carriage Rental Company is backed by the Prince's Mansion, it will not be easy for the villain to subdue them!"
"It doesn't matter, I will handle this matter myself!"
Ye Chen waved.
"Could it be that Young Master has already thought of a countermeasure?"
Zhang Fan said in surprise.
"good!"
Ye Chen nodded, "Although it will take some time, if this plan is successful, let alone a mere Longxing Carriage Rental Company, it will not be difficult to take over the entire Prince's Mansion!"