"You kid, your words are inappropriate. What do you mean by taking advantage? I'm an old man, how can I take advantage of the young?"
Cheng Enbo pretended to be angry.
Hu Yang smiled and said, "Even if you take advantage of me, it's useless. Xiao Jiu is under my protection."
Cheng Enbo was very upset. He couldn't understand how Prince Ning could tolerate Hu Yang's misdeeds for so many years and still not kill him.
What’s even more infuriating is that Prince Ning was not angered to death by Huyang.
This brother and sister are really hard to describe.
Cheng Enbo smiled implicitly and simply ignored Hu Yang.
"Xiao Jiu, the project outside the South City Gate must be very difficult."
Gu Ji pursed his lips and smiled, "Thank you for your concern, my Lord. There are indeed many difficulties, but they are all minor problems. With the Princess here, they can all be solved."
Hu Yang took the opportunity to show off.
Cheng En Boya was jealous, and Gu Jiu stayed with Hu Yang for three games. It seemed that he was determined to drag Hu Yang to take the blame.
He thought for a moment and said, "Xiaojiu, I have something to say that I cannot express without saying it. Please listen to me."
"Uncle, please speak."
"From what I understand, your project outside the South City Gate is very expensive. You've only just completed the first phase of the project, and the money is almost gone."
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup to hide the sarcasm on the corner of his mouth.
She smiled and said, "Uncle has a keen eye, worthy of his family's profound learning."
These words were clearly meant as a compliment, but Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci felt uncomfortable listening to them.
Is this a satire on him? After being a lord for many years, he still can't get rid of his businessman's habits?
Uncle Cheng En glanced at Gu Jiu calmly, then laughed to ease the awkwardness.
He said with full energy: "I am lucky. It is because of my family's profound knowledge that I can live a life of prosperity and wealth without having to worry about money.
But having too much money isn't always a good thing. It's heartbreaking to see money rotting in a cellar.
"Xiaojiu, since your Nanchengmenwai project is short of funds, and I happen to have some spare cash, why not invest it in you and give me dividends at the end of the year? I'll just consider it as some retirement money."
Gu Jiu smiled and lowered his head. After fooling around for a long time, he finally saw the meat dishes.
She put down her teacup and said excitedly, "I didn't expect that Uncle invited me to have tea. In fact, it was to generously donate to the Nanchengmenwai project. How can I thank Uncle?"
Cheng Enbo waved his hands, "Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning."
Gu Jiu then looked hesitant.
"Xiaojiu, do you have any concerns?"
Gu Jiu nodded slightly. "A few days ago, news came from the construction site that someone was colluding with the refugees to deliberately sabotage the house purchase plan, which delayed the progress of the project and caused heavy losses. I was very angry when I heard it. Later, the people below arrested all the refugees and followed the clues to find out who was behind it. Master, guess what happened?"
Cheng Enbo asked calmly, "How is it?"
Gu Jiu covered his lips and smiled, "The people below actually told me that it was the uncle who sent people to bribe those refugees to carry out deliberate sabotage. Hahaha, it's so funny.
How could the uncle, who is extremely wealthy and the richest man in the capital, be interested in a house worth only a few dozen taels of silver outside the South City Gate?
It's such a remote location, and all the residents are refugees. How many years of renting will it take to recoup the cost of buying the house?
I said the people below were talking nonsense. How could a great master be interested in a small business worth a few taels of silver, and still use such despicable means. If it's not a scale of hundreds of thousands or millions, don't even think about asking the master to take action."
Cheng Enbo's face turned dark, and he was so angry that he wanted to explode on the spot.
Princess Huyang also laughed out loud, clearly mocking him.
Gu Jiu laughed like crazy and it took him a long time to stop.
"Oh my! I forgot I was a twin and pregnant. I almost laughed myself to death. Luckily, the child was well-behaved and didn't make a fuss. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to continue drinking Uncle's tea."
Princess Huyang hurriedly said, "If you feel uncomfortable in your stomach, we will return to the palace and ask the imperial physician to treat you."
Gu Jiu waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I'm fine and can hold on."
She glanced at Cheng Enbo with a half-smile on her face.
He paid people to sabotage her relocation plan. Did he really think he could just pretend it never happened and get away with it?
Since the other party dared to reach out, she dared to slap him in the face. She slapped him loudly, so that everyone would know that she, Gu Jiu, was not someone to be bullied.
Uncle Cheng En has always been a shrewd person. Even though he was so angry that he was about to explode, he still suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Did you really find out about the Earl's Mansion? It seems that the people below acted on their own and caused trouble for you, Xiaojiu. Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled.
I really didn't expect that Uncle Cheng En could be so tolerant.
He is indeed a businessman who makes money through harmony.
She smiled and said, "Your Excellency is too kind. The people below are just saying that, and they haven't really caught the person who bribed the refugees. However, a refugee has already identified him, and I heard that he looks a bit like your housekeeper Zhu. When we catch him someday, we will break his legs."
"What's the point of just breaking his legs? We have to at least chop off his head."
Princess Huyang snorted coldly, and her eyes were like knives, piercing directly at the humble butler Zhu.
"You dare to play tricks behind my business? I won't be able to get rid of the hatred in my heart unless I skin you alive and tear your tendons apart."
Butler Zhu seemed to tremble a little. He kept his head down and no one knew what he was thinking at the moment.
Cheng Enbo laughed and said, "Huyang, your temper is still so hot. You shout for war and killing when you disagree with someone. This is not good."
Princess Huyang sneered, "I'm so sorry to have you worry about me, my Lord. But my father doesn't care about me anymore, so please worry less. It's much better to use your mind in the right way than in the wrong place."
Cheng Enbo held the teacup tightly.
Ever since Hu Yang opened his mouth, he had been stabbing him in the face, clearly targeting him. Did he really think he had no temper?
Cheng Enbo looked at Gu Jiu and said, "Xiao Jiu, have you considered my previous proposal?"
Gu Jiu pretended to be dumb, "I wonder what Uncle is referring to?"
"I want to invest money in you and help you, please don't refuse."
Gu Jiu's face lit up with joy. "I wonder how much money Uncle can invest?"
Cheng Enbo laughed. This was the most sincere laugh he had had today.
"I've decided to invest 1.5 million. Do you dare to accept it, Xiaojiu?"
Oh my god! Princess Huyang was dumbfounded.
The Zhu family is indeed wealthy.
oh!
Gu Jiu glanced at Deng Cunli. Both of them underestimated the financial resources of the Zhu family.
Being able to take out 1.5 million taels in one breath, how terrifying is the cash flow!
Just like in modern society, some companies may seem like giants, with assets worth tens of billions, or even hundreds of billions, but the cash flow in the company's account may not even be 100 million.
Some companies may seem insignificant, but their cash flow is astonishing, with hundreds of millions, or even billions, easily available.
Cash flow is an important reference for judging whether a company is operating healthily.
For a company with cash flow difficulties, no matter whether it has tens of billions or hundreds of billions of assets, they are all fake.
These days, cash is king.
Knowing that the Zhu family was wealthy, Gu Jiu still underestimated their cash flow.
Damn, to be able to take out 1.5 million taels of silver in one breath, the Zhu family’s cash flow must be at least 2 or 3 million.
Two or three million is not the size of the business, it’s just the cash flow!
Just like Gu Jiu's pharmacy, the assets are calculated to be about 100,000 or 200,000 taels, but the cash flow does not exceed 5,000 taels at most.
It's so sad.
For example, the project outside the South City Gate has a scale of several million taels, but the cash flow is only a mere 100,000 or 200,000 taels.
Envy, jealousy and hatred!
Gu Jiu secretly wiped her face, jealousy made her look unrecognizable.
Who knows when she will be able to be so powerful and take out millions of taels of silver at will.
When you encounter a competitor, just use cash to kill the opponent.
It was almost, just a little bit, and Gu Jiu was really moved.
One million and a half taels of silver can solve so many problems!
For subsequent projects, there is no need to worry about not having enough money.
However, Gu Jiu gritted his teeth and rejected Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci from the bottom of his heart.
She frowned, her eyes searching and questioning, "Master, you invested so much money, aren't you afraid that you won't get your money back?"
Cheng Enbo shook his head, "I'm not afraid. I believe in Xiao Jiu."
"But I'm afraid. I don't trust myself. So I'm sorry, I can't accept your generosity. I don't think the princess will accept it either."
Gu Jiu was very calm at the moment. He didn't need to pretend to be stupid and directly stated his decision.
Princess Huyang, on the other hand, looked troubled. This was one million and a half taels!
Oh, oh, oh!
Xiaojiu, you are a bad guy.
Before you came, you didn't even tell me that this was a business worth 1.5 million taels.
I have already said it, how can I change my mind now?
You have to compensate me.
Princess Huyang covered her face with her sleeves and bared her teeth at Gu Jiu.
You don't even want 1.5 million taels. What are you thinking?
Gu Jiu winked at her and said, "Don't be blinded by money."
Hu Yang struggled hard and with great effort, he finally suppressed his desire with reason.
She told herself, believe Xiaojiu, believe Xiaojiu. Don't be blinded by money, you still have to have a bottom line in life.
But, she really wanted to have no bottom line, and wanted to be blinded by money. That was 1.5 million taels. Give her a small change, and she would be satisfied.
It’s really hard to refuse!
She said in a stern voice, "I don't want your dirty money. Is one million and a half taels a lot? Humph!"
One million and a half taels is really a lot! She really wants this money.
Uncle Cheng En has a hideous face, but Qian is innocent.
She is really rare, so rare.
Money smells so good, not smelly at all, okay?
For the first time in his life, Hu Yang felt pain for saying something against his will.
It hurts so much! It hurts so much!
So rare, so rare!
Oh, oh, oh!
She wanted to be an honest princess, but why was it so difficult?
She really doesn't want to lie!
Telling lies will bring you punishment from thunder.
The sun is shining brightly, where does the lightning come from?
Hu Yang was completely deflated, with no desire to live! Don't mention the 1.5 million taels in front of her again, she doesn't want to hear a word.
Cheng Enbo was surprised. He had imagined all kinds of possibilities, but he never expected that Gu Jiu would refuse his money.
He frowned, "This is one million and a half taels, are you sure you want to refuse?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'm sure."
Princess Huyang bared her teeth. I had already told you not to mention 1.5 million taels in front of her.
She tried to hold it back, but couldn't help saying, "I told you I don't want your dirty money, why are you so nagging? Xiaojiu, let's go back."
She can't stay there for a moment, she's irritating.
Gu Jiu couldn't help but laugh, lowering his head and smiling, secretly comforting the irritable Princess Huyang.
Cheng Enbo looked around and said, "If my estimate is correct, there is not much money left in the project account. As long as you accept my money, you don't have to worry about money for the subsequent projects."
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "Master, you are right. The project outside the South City Gate is indeed very expensive. If Master can promise not to interfere with any of the projects outside the South City Gate, not to intervene in anything, and not to send anyone to supervise until the entire project is completely completed, then I would consider cooperating with Master."
Cheng Enbo frowned, "One million and a half taels is not a small amount. How can I not send someone to supervise it?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Then there's nothing to discuss."
Cheng Enbo stared at Gu Jiu, "Why do you make such a request?"
"I thought the uncle knew it well."
Cheng Enbo was speechless.
He did plan to get involved in the Nanchengmenwai project after investing the money.
Based on the amount of money he contributed, he was definitely a major shareholder. Ultimately, this project should be led by the Zhu family, and the credit should go to them.
However, he underestimated Gu Jiu.
The other party saw through his thoughts from the beginning and resisted the temptation of money.
He was secretly shocked.
It's really unpleasant that he is so calculating at such a young age.
Not only is he good at calculating, but he also has the ability to turn decay into something magical, which is incredible.
Back then, everyone looked upon the area outside the South City Gate as a daunting place, considered the worst place in the capital, characterized by poverty, filth, and crime.
No one had ever thought of building a house outside the South City Gate.
Even ordinary people in the capital were reluctant to go through the South Gate, as they thought it was dirty and messy, and the refugees were disgusting.
Everyone would rather walk a little further and exit from the west or east gate.
Such a place that was regarded as a wasteland was transformed into something magical by Gu Jiu. In just a few months, it became full of vitality and prosperous.
Not only were houses built, but the livelihoods of tens of thousands of refugees were also solved.
That’s amazing!
If this thing is done, not only can we make money, but it will also be a great achievement in the eyes of the court and the emperor.
Cheng Enbo was very jealous and didn't want to give up this opportunity.
"Is there no other way to deal with this?"
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Why don't you just admit the crime of bribing refugees and deliberately sabotaging the South City Gate project, then we can talk about other things."
Cheng Enbo frowned, "You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."
Gu Jiu nodded, agreeing deeply, "Uncle also forgot to say one thing, you can't ask for money casually."
"you……"
"What do you mean?" Princess Huyang was already filled with rage and interrupted Cheng Enbo directly, "Are you hard of hearing? I told you I don't want your dirty money, why are you still talking so much nonsense? Do you really think we are only short of 1.5 million taels from you? What a joke."
She really was short of 1.5 million taels.
I never thought that one day Hu Yang would no longer bow down for a few pieces of silver.
What's this?
This is moral integrity!
The moral integrity that she had thrown away was picked up again by her own hands.
What kind of spirit is this?
This is the spirit of self-sacrifice for the public good.
So touching!
Hu Yang was so moved by himself that he covered his face with his sleeves and wanted to cry.
Gu Jiu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Huyang, are you a true actor?
I am always moved by myself, but where is my moral integrity?
Lord Cheng En was furious. Hu Yang was really being unreasonable.
He took a deep breath and said, "Huyang, shut up!"
Bang!
Hu Yang slammed the table and stood up. "Lord Cheng'en, what do you mean? You're relying on your seniority to try to take away the project outside the South City Gate. How shameless! Why are you just robbing it openly? It's so easy to get it, why would you pay for it? If you dare to rob it, I will overturn your Earl's Mansion and make you lose face in front of the people of the entire capital."
"It's unreasonable, absolutely unreasonable. Come, kick her out. She is not welcome in the Earl's Mansion."
"Whoever dares to touch me will be killed by me." Hu Yang's eyes were blazing as he scanned the servants in the Earl's Mansion one by one.
She was furious and pointed at Earl Cheng'en's nose and cursed, "Do you think I am happy to come to the Earl's Mansion? Bah! I feel sick just stepping into this place.
And you are the most disgusting person. You are so old, yet you take advantage of your age, show disrespect to the elders, and steal the business of the younger generation. Why don't you just die?
Zhu Ci, I solemnly warn you, if you dare to touch Xiao Jiu, or the project outside the South City Gate, I will personally lead my men to smash your Earl's Mansion. If you don't believe me, just try it yourself."
"You, you are simply lawless, disregarding the rules and having no respect for hierarchy. I will go to His Majesty and file a complaint."
"Okay! Go ahead and tell me. I'll take this opportunity to expose your true colors in front of my father."
"Come, drive her away, drive her away."
"No need to rush, I can walk on my own. Xiaojiu, let's go."
Gu Jiu nodded, stood up, and followed Princess Huyang out of the Earl's Mansion.
She lowered her head with a smile on her lips, feeling very happy.
No matter how powerful Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci is, when facing Hu Yang, his IQ will be lowered to the same level as her, and then he will be defeated by Hu Yang with her rich experience.
This is the fundamental reason why so many people are so angry with Hu Yang but can do nothing about her.
Huyang is a super killer weapon that reduces intelligence.
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