Chapter 835 838. Choice
Bai Jinglie was prepared, but he didn't expect the other party to be more shameless than he imagined.
He said he was listing the losses, but did he really think this was just a small matter and that he could afford such losses?
"Lord Xu, stop joking." Bai Jinglie's face darkened. Even if he was just a nominal marquis, he was a third-rank official and was given some face, but he really took it seriously.
"I'm not joking," Xu Yangguang was also annoyed, "This matter has come to this point because the information provided by Lord Bai was wrong.
Not only did our Xu family make a huge joke, but we also attracted a strong rival, Gu Wenheng, for no reason. These are immeasurable.
If you think I am not strong enough to bargain with you, it just so happens that our old man is in the house, how about I ask him to come out for you?"
Bai Jinglie clenched his fists and said, "Master Xu, do you think I am too insignificant to be bullied?"
"Lord Bai, you have misunderstood. I have spoiled my unfilial son since he was young. I apologize to you on his behalf." Xu Zhiwen was supported by the housekeeper and came in. He apologized to Bai Jinglie as soon as he opened his mouth.
Xu Yangguang was unwilling to accept it, but he lowered his head under Xu Zhiwen's gaze.
"Lord Xu," Bai Jinglie hurriedly saluted when he saw Xu Zhiwen coming in.
Even if Xu Zhiwen retired, his prestige in the court was not something he could challenge.
"Lord Bai, I know why you are here.
It's all my fault for being such an unfilial son who did such a wrong thing behind my back. Fortunately, it didn't turn into a big mistake, which is a blessing in disguise."
Xu Zhiwen used a double entendre to attribute the matter to Xu Yanguang's personal behavior.
Bai Jinglie remained silent. If the Xu family picked it out, he would undoubtedly become a laughing stock.
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After Bai Jinglie left, Xu Yangguang immediately asked, "Dad, we've been with him for so long and suffered such a huge loss. Are we just going to let him go?"
“Shut up,” Xu Zhiwen shouted loudly, then lowered his voice and said, “I just received news from the palace that the prince was involved in this matter, otherwise you would have gained nothing?
Now quickly send someone to clean up the mess and don’t talk about this matter again.”
"But……"
"Are you asking if you feel wronged for having to bear this matter alone?"
"Dad, I know this is the best way to handle this matter, but we were also tricked by Bai Jinglie."
Xu Zhiwen was a little disappointed. "Now is not the time to worry about these things. Shouldn't you think about the other deeper meaning of this?"
"...What does Dad mean?"
"The prince was able to get the news so quickly and handle it so quickly, isn't this enough to make us alert?
Go back and take a good look at the people around you to see if the prince has planted anyone there.
It seems that we have underestimated the prince over the years. We should be more calm and steady in the future and not be so impetuous. "
"Then, let's just admit defeat this time?
Besides, we haven't done anything outrageous, we just bought a few shops. Even if he is the prince, what can he do to us? "Xu Yangguang still felt a little dissatisfied. Which family doesn't sell or buy some shops every year? It doesn't make sense for the prince to intervene.
“Buying a few shops isn’t a big problem, but you guys made a big fuss this time.
What a coincidence! All places are cracking down on the acquisition of Madam Gu's shop. If you act quickly and get things done, it can be seen as just fair competition.
But now let's see, will those old foxes in the court still stand on our side?"
Now that the dust has settled, Gu Wenheng has to accept it even if he holds a high position. But now things have come to an abrupt halt halfway through and were stopped by the prince, which is another explanation.
This also sent a signal to the old foxes in the court, and the prince began to take action.
If the Xu family had not been the first to take action and had not affected the Fifth Prince, they should have kept quiet now so that they could plan for the future.
Xu Zhiwen stroked his beard, thinking to himself how to divert everyone's attention. It seemed that he had to do something with the other companies.
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Jin Qianqian made a statistics of the people she had gathered this time. Not counting those hired locally, there were already several hundred people with indentures in hand.
"I always felt that we didn't have enough manpower before. Now that we have all the free time, it's a bit of a headache." Jin Qianqian now sells off everything except the escort agency and the restaurant.
Gu Wenheng, "Hasn't the second brother always wanted to take over your business? It's a good opportunity for him to practice his skills. They are all veterans you brought up. Let's see if he has the ability to convince the crowd."
Jin Qianqian frowned slightly, "They are still in mourning period, and it will be a year before they finish mourning. What I am worried about now is that I can't let them do nothing during this year of free time, for fear that something bad will happen if they do nothing."
"As for you," Gu Wenheng shook his head and smiled, "there are many things that the boy doesn't need to do personally, you can choose a few suitable people to develop a tacit understanding with him.
He can’t run to other places, but he can still operate nearby.”
Thinking back then, they had walked out of Fu County step by step. That boy’s situation now is much better than theirs.
Jin Qianqian, "Will this be too eye-catching?"
Gu Wenheng guessed her concerns and said, "As long as the boy is determined not to pursue a career in politics, it doesn't matter whether he has a good reputation or not."
Jin Qianqian, "..."
"In fact, you still don't agree with it in your heart!" Gu Wenheng looked at her sideways, "Although you say you are free and easy, you still change your mind for the sake of the child."
Jin Qianqian was not annoyed by being exposed by Gu Wenheng, "Maybe I am a little indecisive because of my age.
The two children chose different paths, but I also knew that the path chosen by the second child was more difficult.
His intelligence and knowledge are no less than his brother's. In this dynasty where the identities of farmers, merchants and industrialists are so clearly marked, I really don't want him to be inferior to others in the future."
Gu Wenheng touched her head and asked, "Do you feel inferior to others?"
Jin Qianqian, "...I know it myself. If you hadn't pursued a career in politics, our family assets would have been divided up countless times.
Cancan hasn't made up his mind yet, and I'm afraid he'll regret it later."
"So you still want him to maintain a good reputation, so that he can have a way out if necessary."
Jin Qianqian nodded in agreement, “Parents always want to give their children the best, but they also know that many things cannot be forced.
I've been wanting to talk to you about this for a long time, but it's been delayed for various reasons. Can you tell me what to do?"
Gu Wenheng, "...we'll talk to the two brothers later. You can also be more open-minded. This is a path they chose themselves. We have laid such a good foundation for them, which is already their luck."
Think about it, when they first arrived in this dynasty, they were almost down to the dust, but they still struggled to climb up, "It's time to let go."
(End of this chapter)
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