"Oh, what are you talking about! What are you talking about?"
"Gentlemen, please wait a moment. This is Prince Gong's business. Please show some mercy."
The owner of the clinic ran out and bowed to Lu Chen and others.
I originally thought that in this kind of business with a big shot behind it, if someone came to cause trouble, they would definitely call their men out to fight.
But when the shopkeeper came out and saw that Lu Chen and his gang were indeed extraordinary in their demeanor, he knew that he had run into some tough guys.
At this moment, Lu Chen had already sat on a chair in the clinic. He crossed his legs, holding a teacup in his hand, sipping the fragrant tea. He looked at the shopkeeper who was speaking and said, "There's no misunderstanding. I'm destroying Prince Gong's place. If you don't agree, let your Prince Gong come over and I'll have a good talk with him."
My goodness, this is the capital city, how could someone dare to challenge a prince directly.
The shopkeeper was sweating profusely. He hadn't heard that his master had offended anyone of the same level during this period of time.
Also, does this guest always bring his own teapot? This is too much.
"Sir, our shop is just a small business run by Prince Gong. If there is anything we have done wrong, please let us know and we will apologize."
Guessing that the other party was someone he couldn't afford to offend, the shopkeeper didn't dare to confront Lu Chen forcefully, so he could only put on a smile.
Lu Chen said with disdain: "Who do you think you are? Will your apology be of any use? Don't waste your words on me. Either you call Prince Gong over, or I'll tear this place down. Hurry up, I'm very busy today, and there are still several houses left to visit!"
The shopkeepers were stunned. What did this mean? Was this gentleman planning to cause a big disturbance in the entire capital today?
Just when the shopkeeper was thinking about whether to act tough or not, someone ran up to him and whispered something in his ear.
After hearing these words, the shopkeeper's face became extremely ugly, as if his mother had died.
"So...it turns out it's the Imperial Master himself. I'm an old man who didn't recognize a great man. I..."
"I've already told you to stop talking nonsense. Prince Gong has owed me money for a while now. Five million, including principal and interest. Doesn't he plan to pay it back? If he doesn't plan to pay it back, it's fine. His shop in the capital will belong to me!"
"What are you standing there for? Tear this place down! I'm going to open a new brothel here!"
The jackals and tigers of the Jinyiwei could no longer hold back. With a wave of Lu Chen's hand, they rushed forward and smashed the shop. Soon, they had taken down the signboard.
The shopkeeper sat on the ground and cried loudly. This clinic had a reputation in the capital for a hundred years, but now it was ruined.
"You can't smash it! You can't smash it, Imperial Master! This is a century-old shop. It's the result of the hard work of several generations!"
Lu Chen curled his lips in disdain. "You're talking to me about a century-old store now? When I was kidnapped, why didn't you guys pay me back with the credibility of a century-old store?"
Lu Chen, who had already stood up and walked to the door, suddenly stopped and pointed to the empty space next to him and said to Ma Tong: "When the new restaurant opens here, put up a sign for me next to it."
"Okay sir, what should be written on the sign?"
"Just write that this shop has ninety-nine years left to become a century-old shop!"
After saying that, Lu Chen waved his folding fan and walked towards the Nuanxiang Pavilion unsteadily.
Because of Li Mingyue's fire, Nuanxiang Pavilion is now in a mess.
It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that the walls are in ruins, but it's pitch black inside and it hasn't been repaired yet. The girls inside have been arranged to go to the princess's mansion. This place has not been open for business for some time.
It is said that because of this incident, the brothel industry in the capital was celebrating and held a five-day-long grand promotion.
There was no other way. The business at Nuanxiang Pavilion was so booming some time ago that they could only follow behind and drink some soup.
Looking at the somewhat deserted Nuanxiang Pavilion, Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh, "Thinking back to the past, I fought fiercely in here, killing everyone with my gun, going in and out, in and out! This place holds many beautiful memories for me. It's a pity that it's deserted now."
After saying that, Lu Chen turned to look at Ding San and asked, "How's it going? Have you got the title deed and house deeds for this place?"
"According to our contract, they couldn't pay back the money, so they've already given us the land deeds and house deeds. From now on, this place is ours. Master Imperial Master, our masons are all very skilled. With just one order from you, I guarantee we'll rebuild this place within a month."
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "Are you planning to change your plans? You should always remember who you are working for. Since I want to get involved in this industry, I must play bigger and can't be as petty as Nuanxiang Pavilion. Buy up all these places around here for me. In a few days, I will ask the Chinese Academy of Sciences to give you a comprehensive design."
After saying that, Lu Chen turned to look at Ma Tongdao who was standing beside him and asked, "What do the larger banks in the capital say? When will they pay you back?"
"Sir, they said they need at least three months, otherwise they won't be able to pay back the money."
"Three months? What a joke! I'm going to make them pay me back today! If they don't have the money, I'll just tear their store down!"
"From today on, there will only be one bank in the capital, and that is our Central Bank!"
After saying that, Lu Chen looked at a middle-aged man in his forties beside him and said, "Manager Zhao, how are the preparations for our bank going? Can we open it within three days?"
The shopkeeper's name was Zhao Gongming, and he used to be an accountant at the Ministry of Revenue.
Later, he was amazed by Lu Chen's mathematical skills, so he resolutely quit his job in the Ministry of Revenue and went to study at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
You know what, this old guy is really talented in this area, and he knows all the tricks of the bank very well.
Now he is the first governor of the central bank. When he heard Lu Chen's question, he immediately responded excitedly: "Don't worry, Master Imperial Master, everything is ready. We are always prepared!"
Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction, and then a compassionate expression suddenly appeared on his face. He said, "We are urging the banks in the capital to repay their debts, and those banks will definitely urge others to repay their debts. So the central bank should open as soon as possible, so that some people can be burned to death."
"Well, there's nothing I can do. I'm a kind-hearted person. I can't bear to see the moat filled with people tomorrow, don't you agree?"
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Everyone nodded and praised Lu Chen for his kindness and compassion. They were afraid that if they were slow to answer, they would be kicked to the northwest like Guo Bei and left to eat sand.
By the way, it shouldn’t be said to be eating sand. In the words of the national teacher, it is called preparing for a rainy day, it is called strategic layout, it is called sacrificing my happiness for the sake of thousands of families.
I believe that Lao Guo, who is already on the road at this moment, must be very grateful to the national master for giving him this opportunity!
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