Until Zhao Dewang suddenly brought up Zhao Qing's matter:

"Master Zhuang, my son was blind and offended you. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Although he said that, Zhao Dewang did not respond at all.

There is absolutely no sincerity in the apology!

Zhuang Zhou responded politely:

"Oh no! It was all just a misunderstanding. Is Zhao Qing okay now?!"

Don’t you know how my son is doing?

Zhao Dewang cursed in his heart, but he held back and didn't lose his temper.

"Mr. Zhuang, you may not know this, but that Chen Mu actually sent my son to the government office for punishment, and he is now imprisoned in the Jingzhao Prefecture Jail."

He sighed heavily and said:

"Hey! I know that Mr. Zhuang has great powers. My Qing'er is in prison now. I hope you can help rescue her. If Mr. Zhuang does business in Kyoto in the future, I will support him on behalf of all the merchants in Kyoto."

Zhao Dewang spoke sincerely, but Zhuang Zhou could hear the threat in his tone.

What you mean is that if I don't help you, you will represent all the merchants in Kyoto to strongly oppose me?

Zhuang Zhou smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, since the matter between Zhao Qing and I was just a misunderstanding, I will naturally do my best.

But I have one condition."

"Oh, Mr. Zhuang, please tell me."

Zhuang Zhou nodded:

"That is, I want to join the trading company and compete for the next head of the trading company."

Zhao Dewang's face changed when he heard this.

He didn't expect that Zhuang Zhou would dare to ask for such a high price.

Other merchants were also shocked.

I didn't expect that this young man would dare to put forward such conditions in such an occasion.

Zhao Dewang hesitated for a moment, then said:

"Boss Zhuang, the competition for the head of the trading company isn't something you can just participate in. It requires unanimous consent from everyone.

So, I'm afraid your condition will take some time!"

Zhuang Zhou smiled and said:

"I know this will take time, but I believe that as long as Zhao Qing's problem is resolved, it shouldn't be a problem."

Zhao Dewang widened his eyes.

Looking at the young Zhuang Zhou in front of me, I couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

He knew that Zhuang Zhou's move was undoubtedly an attempt to control the commercial power of Kyoto.

However, he had to admit that he really admired Zhuang Zhou's strength and courage.

"Okay, Mr. Zhuang, since you said so, I, Zhao Dewang, have no reason not to agree.

However, this matter still requires everyone’s consent.”

"Then it depends on your choice, Mr. Zhao."

Zhuang Zhou was not angry. He paused and said calmly:

"I, Zhuang Zhou, keep my word. As long as you agree to my conditions, I will do my best to rescue Zhao Qing."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Zhao Dewang's eyes:

"I need to think about this matter carefully before making any decision."

"Okay! Your son is still in jail anyway, so you can take your time to think about it!"