Chapter 192 Chamber of Commerce

Jing Ran shook his head, rejecting Li Yunzhou's words.

"I found that the rumors in the prefecture seemed to be only about the Dong family's marriage and did not involve anything else. I think that Yuan Zhizhou did not want to get involved in Dong's livelihood."

Chen Shiyi sighed.

"This is the most terrifying and worrying thing. I don't know what kind of danger will be waiting for me next."

After a period of calm, Chen Shiyi received an invitation letter in the name of the president of the Anzhou Chamber of Commerce, inviting her to negotiate joining the chamber.

Chen Shiyi held the gold-stamped invitation card in silence for a long time.

"Are you going?"

Fu Da, who was standing behind him, asked in a cold voice.

Chen Shiyi held his forehead with his hands, looking very sad.

"I have to go."

Fu Da continued.

"These are just appetizers. The dinner hasn't even started yet."

Chen Shiyi thought of something and smiled bitterly.

"I suddenly felt that I was really a ruthless person. I always thought I was capable. I worked day and night with the craftsmen to polish the amber craftsmanship. I ran around to visit customers every day. In order to build Qinyun Building, I made all the styles and woods myself, even the smallest nails. But I never thought that in fact, anyone can do these things. As long as they have money, there are many people who are more attentive and work harder than me. I can do it, but they can't. In fact, I stand on the shoulders of power, while others don't..."

"And now, in Anzhou, I have no power behind me, and all the monsters have come out. I am already exhausted from dealing with these appetizers, not to mention the coming storm..."

Fu Da said in a deep voice.

"You don't need to belittle yourself. You did a great job. You were kind and righteous. If it were me, I probably wouldn't have been able to do the same as the food in Liangzhou."

After a moment of silence, Chen Shiyi spoke.

"If an enemy comes, we will stop him with our troops; if water comes, we will block it with earth. Let's take it one step at a time."

At Anzhou Chamber of Commerce, Chen Shiyi, dressed in a sober black robe, followed by Fu Da, walked into the meeting hall step by step and firmly.

Everyone stopped smiling and talking to each other, looking at Chen Shiyi who had arrived gracefully.

Sitting in the main seat was a dignified middle-aged man with gray hair. He looked up at Chen Shiyi with no disdain or ridicule, just indifference.

Chen Shiyi bowed to everyone.

A stern voice came from overhead.

"Are you the owner of Yuming Tea House?"

"Exactly."

"You are a woman, and you are not at home taking care of your husband and children, but you come out to compete with men for food. I have never heard of it before."

Chen Shiyi smiled.

"President Tian, ​​you already know that people in the market are saying that I am a woman who will bring bad luck to my husband. I have no relatives and no man to rely on, so I naturally have to find a way out for myself."

"Where does Chen Dongjia's white tea come from? Can you tell us a little bit?"

Chen Shiyi smiled.

"Can I see the Zhan Dong family's porcelain formula?"

The man snorted.

"Women are just very sharp-tongued, but they have no manners at all."

"Zhan Dong's family must have been well-educated, otherwise they wouldn't have asked me such a question."

Mr. Zhan wanted to get angry, but was stopped by President Tian.

President Tian picked up the cigarette holder and took a few deep puffs. A dozen or so Chamber of Commerce members each had their own expressions, leaving Chen Shiyi standing alone in the hall.

After a long while, President Tian finally spoke.

"You know, you can't just join the Chamber of Commerce if you want to. You have to..."

Chen Shiyi interrupted him.

"Who told me I wanted to join?"

When the crowd heard the explanation, they were in disbelief and then burst into laughter.

"If you're not a member, what are you doing here?"

Chen Shiyi remained calm and composed.

"I'm here, isn't it you who invited me?"

Suddenly, everyone on the field was speechless.

President Tian said quietly.

"If you don't join the association, you won't be able to sell your tea in Anzhou. What's the point of opening these shops?"

"Is it stipulated by the laws of Daye? Is there any written document? I remember that the Chamber of Commerce at this time was established and organized by you spontaneously, so you have no right to decide whether my tea can be sold in the shop."

"What we said is that your tea cannot be sold is not a rule, but we have extensive connections and sales channels, which can make it impossible for you to gain a foothold in Anzhou."

Chen Shiyi said with a smile.

"Oh, so awesome, then what are the requirements for joining?"

"Paying 10% of your annual revenue will ensure that your shop will be successful."

Chen Shiyi laughed again.

"10%? We are all in business. After deducting the capital, labor, miscellaneous expenses, shipping costs, etc., you only have 20% or less than 30% profit at most. You want me to take 10%?"

"You are a woman with no one to rely on. The Chamber of Commerce is already giving you a lot of face by being your backer. One percent is a privilege for you."

Chen Shiyi didn't know what mood he was in at the moment and really wanted to beat them to death one by one.

"You guys are really shameless."

"Mr. Chen, I hope you will think carefully about this. When you are out in public, you should accept the face you are given. Otherwise, it is not so easy to get by in Anzhou."

Chen Shiyi looked around.

"If I don't want to accept it and want to step on it a few times, what will you do?"

Someone stood up suddenly and said angrily.

"Who do you think you are? Don't refuse a toast and then drink a penalty."

Chen Shiyi glanced at the man sharply and sneered.

"What are you?"

The man was humiliated by Chen Shiyi and was so angry that he wanted to slap Chen Shiyi. Chen Shiyi raised his right hand, grabbed the man's hand tightly so that he could not move, and then threw him back with force, knocking him to the ground, making him grimace in pain.

Everyone stood up in surprise, looking unhappy.

Chen Shiyi stepped on the man's hand with an expressionless face, and the man immediately started wailing continuously.

She walked to the position of the person lying on the ground, brushed off the non-existent dust on her body, sat directly on it, and then spoke to the servant who was serving her.

"Go and bring me a new cup of tea."

The servant stood there, looked up at President Tian in shock, then glanced at everyone else, and then stepped back.

On the way, Fu Da couldn't help but ask.

"You have offended them all. What are you going to do next?"

Chen Shiyi flipped the pages of the book in his hand and spoke softly.

"Whether I offend them or not, the result will be the same. They cannot tolerate a woman driving side by side with them. I will never be accepted by them. It is better for others to think that I am powerful. At least some people can be calmed down."

“You’ve taken on a lot of grievances.”

"I have to take this path, and I have to endure these grievances. I didn't know what was good for me before, but now I understand that this is the true face of the path I have to take, ridicule, sarcasm, humiliation, suffering, and even possible life. But I have made the choice, and I don't regret it..."

"well…"

Chen Shiyi opened the curtain and looked up. The stars in the sky were shining brightly, dazzling his eyes.

What kind of suffering will be waiting for us tomorrow?