Chapter 723 Business
Zhou Erlang opened his bag, took out a smaller cloth bag and opened it to show him.
Inside were two strings of neatly tied copper coins and three silver ingots weighing five taels each.
Zhou Erlang said, "My parents asked me to bring this. Is that enough?"
Zhou Silang shook his head. "It should be at least double. The rent isn't much, but the deposit is high."
Zhou Erlang frowned, then looked at Manbao.
Manbao said happily and proudly, "Do you know how powerful I am? I have it!"
Zhou Erlang reached out and tapped her little head, saying happily, "Yes, you are the best. Lend the money to your family first, and then return it to you after your fourth brother gets the money from County Magistrate Tang."
Zhou Silang then said, "I guess she has to pay the money back herself. Second brother, you don't know how powerful she is now. Even the contract signed with County Magistrate Tang was made by her."
Zhou Erlang: "I was wondering why you wanted to sign a contract and think so carefully. It turns out that this business was done by Manbao."
Zhou Liulang: "Fourth brother, are you ashamed? You went back and boasted to us, but you ended up taking all the credit for Manbao's work."
Manbao looked at Zhou Silang.
Zhou Silang felt depressed and thought that he should bury himself, who was so excited when he saw his second brother and the sixth brother.
Why am I so excited? It would be better if I hadn't come.
Zhou Erlang and Zhou Liulang stayed here. They were in a hurry to leave and only cared about Zhou Silang's safety, so they only brought silver and a set of clothes with them, nothing else.
When Mr. Zhuang and the others came back, Zhou Erlang felt very embarrassed.
Mr. Zhuang didn't care and smiled, "I thought you guys would be here soon."
After all, it’s such a big deal, it’s impossible for the Zhou family not to send someone.
After all, he was his most satisfied disciple's family member, so Mr. Zhuang asked, "Have you thought about how to do a good job in this business with County Magistrate Tang?"
Manbao immediately told them their plan.
Mr. Zhuang nodded slightly, "It's long overdue."
Zhou Silang, who had been hanging his head, looked up at Mr. Zhuang curiously and asked, "Why do you say that, sir?"
Mr. Zhuang smiled calmly and said, "Although I've never done business before, I know that if you're sure of a good deal, you should act quickly rather than slowly. The sooner you sit down, the sooner you get paid, and the sooner you can earn this huge sum of money."
"For businesspeople, time is a very valuable commodity," Mr. Zhuang said. "You took this business, but you only thought about running around by yourself. It might seem like you're making a lot of money, but it's not."
Mr. Zhuang wanted to say this when they signed the contract, but none of his three disciples, from Manbao, Baishan, to Baicheng, could think of this.
Instead, they were clapping and cheering, encouraging Zhou Silang to treat them to delicious food after he made money, so he did not remind them.
He thought that his disciples were so stupid and stubborn that they didn't think twice, so he thought they should be tempered a little more.
His original intention was to wait for Zhou Silang to finish the business deal with great effort, and then slowly settle the accounts with them after settling the bill. However, who knew that the first cart of wheat seeds was stolen.
Now, the children finally realized that they needed to hire someone to transport the grain, so he couldn't help but teach them in advance.
Of course, Mr. Zhuang not only taught them how to rationalize time and money costs, but also told them several special stories.
These are all legendary stories of successful businessmen, most of whom are historical figures who have long been lost in the long river of history.
Manbao and his friends had even seen some of the stories in books, but some were only told in a few sentences. Mr. Yu Zhuang's detailed and vivid narration was naturally different.
Not only Manbao, Baishan, Baicheng and Zhou Lijun, but also Zhou Erlang and the others were stunned when they heard it.
However, Zhou Erlang and the others only thought that Mr. Zhuang's stories were interesting, and their hearts were in turmoil following the protagonist's experiences. But Manbao and the other four who had been to school knew that Mr. Zhuang's stories were never told in vain.
There must be a meaning.
While the others were still confused, Bai Shan was already thinking, "Sir, are you asking Zhou Erge and the others to use the power of the government to accomplish this?"
Manbao also reacted, and she knew more information than Baishan. A light flashed in her mind, and she couldn't help but shout, "Sir, people on the official road know that Fourth Brother was robbed. Did you spread this?"
Mr. Zhuang reached out and tapped her forehead, then said with a smile, "Are you that kind of person? I just bumped into a few people on my way to class, so I mentioned it."
If it were other students, for example, students from Dazhi Academy, he would not say such words, let alone do such things or teach them such things.
As a teacher, you should teach your students to be a gentleman.
But to these disciples, Mr. Zhuang is more than just a teacher. He brought them out and away from their parents and families, so naturally he has to teach them well.
So they also have to do what their parents and family should teach them.
You still have to be a gentleman, but you can't lose the necessary scheming.
But this was different from what their teacher had taught them before. Not to mention Bai Cheng, even Manbao and Bai Shan were stunned.
On the contrary, Zhou Lijun adapted well. She felt that what Mr. Zhuang said made sense and there was nothing wrong with it. Wasn’t it also stated in the book?
Those who achieve great things do not pay attention to trivial matters.
Mr. Zhuang just told the truth.
Zhou Silang finally reacted and slapped his thigh, saying, "Sir, you are amazing."
Then he looked at Mr. Zhuang with sparkling eyes and said, "You're right. We need to close this business sooner. Second brother, go take a shower, eat, and sleep now. Leave the city as soon as the gate opens tomorrow. The sooner we get the money, the sooner we can rest."
Zhou Erlang was also convinced and nodded, "Sixth Brother, you stay here to take care of Fourth Brother and the others."
Zhou Liulang was stunned and nodded, and couldn't help but say to Zhou Erlang and Zhou Silang in private: "Mr. Zhuang is really amazing. No wonder I think Manbao is getting more and more powerful now."
Zhou Silang thought to himself: This is amazing! You haven’t seen her even more amazing yet.
However, he also kept in mind what Mr. Zhuang had just said.
After Mr. Zhuang finished teaching his apprentice, he went to bed contentedly. However, he didn't know that in the county government office several blocks away from Kangxue Street, County Magistrate Tang had just comforted Mrs. Tang and went into the study.
The lawyer had been waiting there for a long time. When County Magistrate Tang arrived, he immediately stood up and saluted.
County Magistrate Tang waved his hand, signaling him not to be polite. He sat down at his desk and asked, "How is it going? Are all the families satisfied?"
The master smiled bitterly and said, "It's impossible to be satisfied, but I have appeased him. My lord, who do you think is spreading the news of the robbery on the official road?"
County Magistrate Tang has already found out, but the other party has done it without any evidence and is acting openly and honestly. They are not afraid of his investigation at all. What can he do?
County Magistrate Tang said, "Don't worry about it. Just appease the families and catch the robbers."
The lawyer was stunned and asked, "Aren't you going to investigate the person who spread the rumor?"
County Magistrate Tang asked, "Is this a rumor?"
Master: ...It seems that the master knows who it is.
I went hiking today. It was great.
Then, good night
(End of this chapter)
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