Chapter 296
Standing in front of Fan Xiaoxiao, Gu Zhongtai didn't feel embarrassed at all by using the words "son-in-law".
Fan Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, felt a little embarrassed and glared at him.
Old Master Gan's expression at that moment was quite interesting.
They should have been full of confidence, leading their people to educate the newcomers to the business world, such as the Fan family, about seniority and the importance of politeness and courtesy.
I didn't expect to run into a brick wall.
"Grandpa, what should we do?" The Gan family members present were all anxious.
The old man gritted his teeth. If he didn't want to break off relations now, the other side would tear his own face apart.
Gu Zhongtai was there.
Fighting them is out of the question; they're all experts.
Moreover, the old master had been in Qingzhou for many years and had some intelligence-gathering skills.
Now it's clear that if we delay any longer, we'll have to wait for the Tianshan Sect to arrive.
They're in even more trouble.
Old Master Gan raised his hand, stopping the Gan family from panicking and showing their fear.
He stepped forward a few steps and said in a low voice with a forced smile, "Young Master Gu, even if you don't care about my reputation, you should at least consider the contributions and hard work my Gan family has put into supplying us with grain and fodder, right?"
Beyond the literal meaning of his words, there was a certain threatening undertone to them.
Not to mention Gu Zhongtai, even Fan Xiaoxiao was taken aback.
It wasn't about the food supplies; she was worried about her husband's temper.
Although Gu Zhongtai looks lazy, he is usually very gentle.
But that only applies in front of Fan Xiaoxiao.
If she leaves, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause.
Thinking of this, Fan Xiaoxiao quickly reached out and pulled him: "Husband, let me do it!"
Gu Zhongtai's tense body suddenly relaxed, and he smiled and took a step back.
"When a woman is in charge, it's truly a case of breaking the rules."
Old Master Gan thought they were backing down because they were afraid of the consequences, but little did he know that if the decision were left to Gu Zhongtai, the Gan family would likely encounter all sorts of "accidents" and suffer even worse fates soon.
Fan Xiaoxiao gave him a look of concern for someone with intellectual disabilities.
I decisively chose to ignore him.
"Since the Gan family wants to spread rumors that we are abusing our power, wouldn't it be a shame not to do it?"
Immediately afterwards, Fan Xiaoxiao shouted loudly, "Someone come here!"
Old Master Gan's expression changed.
Fan Xiaoxiao's expression was cold, and she gave a mocking smile: "Hold those who bullied my Fanji Trading Company in order."
"yes!"
The surrounding experts responded enthusiastically, and, following the young waiter's directions, quickly subdued the two members of the Gan family.
One kicked the guy, and the other slapped him.
Then, in front of Old Master Gan, he slapped him twice.
The masters of the Ancient Moon Sect are far superior to someone like the young waiter who doesn't know martial arts.
He hit extremely hard.
After two slaps, both of them coughed up blood.
I've also lost several teeth.
When Old Master Gan saw this, he was so angry that he trembled, but there was nothing he could do.
The old man rolled his eyes and fainted.
"Grandpa!!!" The Gan family was shocked and forgot everything else.
Some were carrying the unconscious old man, while others were supporting the injured.
In no time, they were gone.
Only the silk soaked in lamp oil, some bloodstains, and fallen teeth remained on the ground.
Soon after the onlookers left, the constables, sensing the situation was turning bad, quickly slipped away.
Gu Zhongtai's men did not stop them.
Fan Xiaoxiao and Boss Gu helped their sister, Fan Shi, upstairs.
What just happened was completely unexpected.
Although the Fan family did not participate directly, Fan Xiaoxiao handled most of the issues.
But given the unexpected turn of events, there are also reflections and concerns.
Fan Xiaoxiao saw it at a glance.
The three of them found a table and sat down.
Fan sighed deeply.
"Is Sister worried?" Fan Xiaoxiao asked.
Madam Fan raised her head and glanced at her sister and brother-in-law: "How could I not be worried?"
"Your brother-in-law is currently away on campaign, and the supplies and pay for the troops in the heart of Qingzhou are of utmost importance."
"You heard it yourself, the Gan family has taken the majority stake. If this affects the important matters, I'm afraid..."
As Fan spoke, she became increasingly remorseful, clutching her handkerchief with a helpless expression.
"Sister," Fan Xiaoxiao reached out and grasped her hand, "How could you think like that?"
She walked to the window and closed it: "My brother-in-law's military rations and pay are matters for the government to handle, and it's not our place to concern ourselves with them."
"Since Old Master Gan brought it up..."
"Then I will explain it to you in detail."
"What do you mean?" Looking at her younger sister's exceptionally clear and confident expression, Madam Fan felt a little relieved.
Fan Xiaoxiao then spoke up: "The provisions and pay were indeed provided by the Gan family."
"But they also made a fortune from the stability of Qingzhou."
"Just as my brother-in-law's Qingzhou army might be replaced by other armies, so too might the merchants."
Fan Xiaoxiao patted the back of Fan's hand: "Without the Gan family providing food and supplies, can't others do it?"
Madam Fan was startled: "Er Ya, you mean..."
Fan Xiaoxiao nodded: "We'll provide what they're unwilling to provide! We'll earn the money they don't want to earn."
As she spoke, she turned to look at Gu Zhongtai.
The latter nodded knowingly at her.
Fan Xiaoxiao continued, "Now that my brother-in-law is away, the Gan family is daring to cause trouble. I'm afraid they'll become too powerful to control in the future and will be a disaster."
"Sister wouldn't want another member of the Gan family to join her brother-in-law's household in the future, would she?"
As soon as she said that, Madam Fan understood.
These people's purpose in targeting Fanji Trading Company was not only to suppress its business, but also to take the opportunity to recruit more people to the governor's mansion.
If successful.
It's likely that Madam Gan's status will rise significantly after she enters the household.
Originally, Yu Cheng was accompanied by two wives.
One brought an army.
The other one has nothing.
If the Gan family girl marries into the family, she will be guaranteed a life of wealth.
Now, by a twist of fate, Fan Shi has started doing business with Fan Xiaoxiao.
Especially since it involves a completely different business from the Gan family's grain and fodder business, namely warhorses and weapons.
A new business is really stealing their thunder!
Then it would be quite problematic for the Gan family woman to re-enter the household.
Once Madam Fan understood the crux of the matter, she immediately clenched her handkerchief tightly: "I don't want to!"
“I’ve also heard some rumors in the backyard.”
"Although the Mu family doesn't get along with me, they are still quite gentle and at least we keep to ourselves."
"But among the women of marriageable age in the Gan family, only the arrogant one is considered spoiled."
She could not possibly imagine the constant fighting between the governor's mansion's backyard and the Gan family and Fan's business outside.
"Then we can start dealing with the Gan family now."
Madam Fan was startled: "Er Ya, you can't kill people indiscriminately."
"Sister, what kind of person do you think I am?"
Fan Xiaoxiao quickly smiled and reassured her, "I would never do such a sinful thing."
She then picked up the teapot and teacups and demonstrated their consideration on the table.
How can we subtly and gradually take over the Gan family's business?
"The Gan family is still very arrogant, so although they hate us for a while, they can't immediately be on guard against us."
(End of this chapter)
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