The people from Xici had already arrived at the door, and Shen Qing, as an "old acquaintance", naturally wanted to come forward to receive them.
"Young Master Shen, I haven't seen you for only two or three days, but you are so powerful now!" Tang Zhong, the new leader of Xici City, returned the favor.
"You are joking. By the way, I wonder what your... surname is?"
Shen Qing didn't want to ask this question at first, as it seemed a bit rude, but it was impossible not to ask. We were going to discuss cooperation later, and we didn't even know their names. That would be too irresponsible to ourselves.
However, as soon as these words came out, everyone in Qinglu Road was a little worried. Regardless of whether you know about this situation, you must not ask about it. For someone like the leader of the Xici City, if you just ask someone afterwards, no Do you know his name?
Now when I ask this question, good guy, it’s strange that people don’t feel a little confused.
"It's over, it's over, it's definitely going to be a waste of money." The head of the Dong family became more and more pessimistic.
Compared to the people in Qinglu Road, the low-level people in Xici City looked even more dissatisfied. They thought to themselves: Who is this kid? Where does he have the courage to be so rude? Our alliance leader and the other masters went to Qinglu in person. Dao, and he just surrendered his status to give him enough face, so he doesn’t know how to cherish it?
Look, Leader Tang is not a good-tempered person. You will need to make him look good later!
Because these minions were not present when Shen Qing killed Chen Baibai and Ku Chan, they did not take the young Shen Qing seriously, and even felt that this boy was definitely not as good as the young talents of their Xici City. That's why I think so in my heart.
However, when Tang Zhong did not feel dissatisfied at all, but instead reported his name with an embarrassed smile, they were all dumbfounded!
"Hahaha, why is Mr. Shen so forgetful at such a young age? My surname is Tang Mingzhong. We were having a drink and chatting just a few days ago?"
Tang Zhong winked, and Shen Qing instantly understood what he wanted to convey.
Also, it is a bit embarrassing that the dignified leader of the Xici Alliance was actually asked for his name by a "small town boy" with a lower power level, and he smiled and congratulated him.
"Haha, Uncle Tang, how could I forget your name! Isn't this a joke? Do you take it seriously?"
In the blink of an eye, Shen Qing's warm tone sounded like he had known Tang Zhong for several years.
Everyone was confused, and Tang Zhong breathed a sigh of relief.
In order not to continue to be embarrassed, Tang Zhongxue was smart and talked about the topic directly.
Of course, they must not be left outside the door. Under the warm hospitality of the Shen family and his son, all the heroes of Xici City were invited into the hall. Not to mention the good wine and food, the people who sat with them were all Qinglu Dao. The top family leader.
Our leader still has some dignity!
The guards in Xici City thought this way, and when they saw a few empty tables, they wanted to sit on them. After all, they were people from powerful forces, and they would have to be invited to the table sooner or later anyway, so they simply skipped the tedious steps and went directly on their own!
People from Qinglu Road shouldn't have any objections, and they wouldn't dare to have any opinions, right?
The guards were thinking this, but before their buttocks could stick to the bench, a loud shout came from the hall.
"presumptuous!"
Turning around, he saw that it was their very famous leader Tang Zhongtang.
The guards in Xici City were a little dumbfounded, what happened?
Tang Zhong glanced at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Ignorant of etiquette, I swarm you when you see food and wine. What do you think of our Qinglu Taoist friends? Are we here in Xici City to eat and drink!"
"It's okay, it's okay. Uncle Tang, you're serious. Being here is just like coming to your own home." Shen Qing hurriedly came out to smooth things over, "Brothers, please untie your belts and eat and drink. If you don't burst your stomach today, you won't give me face." !"
With the host's words, Tang Zhong naturally no longer hinders his subordinates from eating and drinking. He is quite considerate of his subordinates. He came all the way to stand and watch the Qinglu Taoist eat and drink, which would make anyone feel uncomfortable.
But his behavior must be rigorous. You must know that he came here to establish relations with the Shen family and discuss cooperation. Not to mention those subordinates, even he couldn't leave a bad impression without waiting for the discussion!
I glanced at Shen Qing secretly and saw that he really didn't have any objection to the behavior of his guard, so I felt relieved.
Taking a glass of wine, Tang Zhong made a circle and said, "Master Shen, Young Master Shen, and friends from Qinglu Road, I would like to thank you for your warm hospitality. After that, Tang actually has some important matters that he wants to discuss with you."
Shen Yuan smiled and responded with a drink. Shen Qing was neither humble nor overbearing, but the other heads of the family who accompanied Qinglu Dao couldn't do it. They all had to drink half their wine glasses, especially the head of the Dong family...
This made Tang Zhong very embarrassed again. To be honest, if it wasn't for Shen Qing, there was really no need for him to call them one by one, because except for Shen Qing and his father Shen Yuan, who else were they? The younger one is in his forties, the older one is already in his sixties, but his realm has not yet broken through the sky. What is the use of such an ally?
But just like buying vegetables, you can’t just pick out all the good ones and leave a lot of rotten vegetables and leaves for others. That’s not how things work!
But these guys don't understand what's going on at all. It's because of Shen Qing that he can lower himself to be equal to them. They just accept it and have to nod and bow. It's really annoying. Panic!
Shen Qing watched from the side and almost laughed out loud. In the end, he couldn't help it anymore, so he waved his hands and said: "Forget it, everyone, just be polite. Uncle Tang and I have a good relationship. You guys are making people feel alienated." Already."
After Shen Qing spoke, everyone stopped moving, but they thought in their hearts, Alliance Leader Tang has a palace, and he can be courteous and courteous to people with lower status than himself. This is a secret to winning people's hearts. Do you really think he can do this to others? Should we treat them as equal friends?
Young Master Shen is good at everything, but he is still too young and naive!
"Uncle Tang, you said we have something to discuss, or... let's just talk about it directly?"
Shen Qing asked with a smile. Cooperation involves too many interests, so it's hard to say whether it can be done. In addition, all the courtesy has been given. If there is no business, there is no need to continue greetings.
Tang Zhong actually had the same idea. Otherwise, if he kept giving in to these weaklings, he would be afraid that he would slap the table.
"Well, let's be honest, Tang. I brought people here this time because I want to talk to you, Qinglu Road, about cooperation."
This is really what happened!
The head of the Dong family flashed his eyes and glanced at Shen Yuan with a proud look, as if to say: Look, look, what did I say?
"So, Chief Tang, what are the details about joining your Xici League...?" The head of the Dong family was extremely afraid of the arrogance of the Shen family and his son, so he asked first.
He was older, and although he was not very strong, he was still quite senior in Qinglu Road, so when he spoke, Shen Yuan and Shen Qing couldn't interrupt him, so they could only look at Tang Zhong.
Tang Zhong was startled. He had no idea who this old man was, but since he could speak before Shen Yuan, come to think of it...oh! He must be the fourth prince of the Shen family!
"Haha, Mr. Shen, I don't have the final say on the details, but we all discuss them together. Besides, what I'm talking about is cooperation, and I'm not asking you to join an alliance."
Tang Zhong replied politely.
Now, the room full of Qinglu Taoist people couldn't help but laugh. Old Dong Jian took the initiative to talk to him again and again, but in the end, people didn't know who he was at all. How embarrassing are you?
Tang Zhong was a little confused, "Everyone, what are you laughing at?"
"It's okay, Uncle Tang. Let's talk about the details as you said." Shen Qing suppressed a smile. He wanted to tell Tang Zhong that the Fourth Grand Duke was old and didn't like making noise very much. He was fishing in the backyard at this time. But then I thought about it, it seemed a bit disrespectful to tell the truth.
"As for the details, let's talk sincerely and say whatever we have to say. You also know that our Xici City occupies several business thoroughfares. Many surrounding forces want to transport materials into Wanren Mountain, but they all have to pass through our Xici City. This is our Advantages. As for you, I heard that your area is rich in minerals, but the territory is remote. Every time you do business, the tolls from the major forces cannot be underestimated, so..."
Tang Zhong paused for a moment, as if he was considering whether the "Xi San Qing Qi" share he had already thought of would be too much.
"So four or six is okay?" Shen Yuan took over. He believed that the price was absolutely fair and even gave Xici a better price.
However, when he heard this, "Old Antique" couldn't sit still anymore. What are you doing? Everyone has said that we can talk sincerely, but we can't just sit back and raise the price. Five or five is a matter of face given by others, how can we still do it? It’s called four or six!
"Leader Tang, please don't misunderstand. The four-six that Brother Shen said are you six and us four. Admittedly, it seems that we are at a loss, but after all, we are following your business path. We still need your care in the future. , after suffering a small loss, it is time to establish friendship!" Old Dong rushed to say again.
But no one laughed at him this time, because everyone thought so too.
But Tang Zhong was going crazy. Who the hell is this old guy? Can you stop making noise here?
So far, the impression I have left on Young Master Shen should be good, right? But when he opened his mouth, he said that he was trying to steal something. After hearing this, Young Master Shen couldn't help but feel uncomfortable?
You know, all the talk of cooperation and 30-70 points on this trip are all just a pretense! Their Xici League just wants to use a pretext to establish diplomatic relations with the Shen family. To put it more exaggerated, he doesn't care even if it's a 10-90 points!
"No, no, this is absolutely not possible, three or seven, it must be three or eight, even two or eight is fine!" Tang Zhong quickly waved his hand.
When the old Dong heard this, he sighed secretly in his heart, and looked at the Shen family and his son with some complaints. It's over, let's make others angry. You don't cherish four or six, and now it's twenty-eight, then even if we have concluded the negotiation, what else can we do? What a waste of money!
"Young Master Shen, Master Shen, let's not push this matter around, because besides business cooperation, Tang has more important things to discuss. If the negotiation is successful, we will be a family, and whoever earns the most will be able to It doesn’t matter anymore. So, if I’m three and you’re seven, it’s settled!”
"Don't finalize it, Alliance Leader Tang, do you think we should... wait a minute, who is third and who is seventh?" Old Dong looked shocked.
By this time, everyone except Lao Dong could see that the Rentang alliance leader and everyone came to visit, not as a condescending "incorporation", but as a way to get close!
To put it harshly, this is called kneeling and licking!
Suddenly, all eyes fell on Shen Qing. What did Mr. Shen do again? He actually convinced the leader of the hundreds of factions in Xici City to be like this...