A big business with huge profits
"Choose Desheng Building instead of the larger Wansheng Building! There are three reasons."
"First, Wanshenglou is a branch in Yanjing, and Shopkeeper Wang can't make such a big decision! Deshenglou is the only one of its kind, and it's run by a local merchant who was born and raised in Yanjing. Boss Zhu's word is his bond, and his reputation is excellent!"
"Secondly, because the Zhu family of Deshenglou not only runs a restaurant but also a bookstore, they can directly complete the subsequent contract and print and publish "The Legend of Yue Fei", saving a lot of trouble."
"Third, behind Desheng Tower's Zhu Dongjia is Wang Changling, the commander of Yanjing's 100,000 Youzhou cavalry. Although he is a military commander, he is very fond of poetry and song, and respects scholars. Although his background is nothing compared to Wansheng Tower's royal family, it is not worth mentioning."
Liu Buqi, who felt a little thirsty from the explanation, picked up the teacup on Yue Lingxi's desk, took a sip, and continued.
"But in this small part of Youzhou, one family dominates the market. The three of us are clearly powerless and in a position of imprisonment. Deshenglou, with its connections, can protect us and prevent Wanshenglou from openly seizing us."
"Do you understand?"
In a trance, Liu Buqi seemed to have returned to the past that he had not thought about for a long time, the self who used to talk eloquently with clients.
It feels like a lifetime ago, just a game and a dream!
Faced with new words that she had never heard of before, Zhang Xiruo could only nod stupidly. It would be absolute nonsense to say that she understood anything.
Although Yue Lingxi only had a vague understanding, he could understand the logic behind it to some extent. What's more, protecting the three of them was actually protecting himself.
If there was any danger, Zhang Xiruo could just leave.
Liu Buqi explained his identity and pointed out that he was the author of "The Legend of Yue Fei". With his talent and beauty comparable to that of a top female scholar, he would naturally have a place to stay.
Only he himself was currently in a state where he could not return home. Although he had never explicitly stated his complicated background, Liu Buqi was smart enough to sense some clues.
Some words can probably only be expressed in silence. This love is worth waiting for, and this kindness is unforgettable!
…
Three months later, Zhang Xiruo, wearing brand new clothes, looked at Liu Buqi in disbelief as he generously threw in front of her a silver note with a face value of a thousand gold coins!
The light-hearted words "Spend it as you please" almost made the five-foot-tall man collapse to the ground!
"Ma'am, is this for me?"
"Nonsense, do you want it or not? If not, I'll take it back!"
"I dare not take it, I dare not take it. I have risked my life on the edge of a knife, and I have never earned or even seen so much money in my life! How can I be so worthy, how can I dare to take so much money!"
Seeing Zhang Xiruo looking a little frightened, Liu Buqi said seriously:
"Brother Xiruo, this is what Lingxi and I discussed and we think you deserve!"
"When we were messing around, you were clearly broke, yet you were willing to use your own money to fill the shortfall."
"For more than two years, you've been like a real good brother, taking care of our food, clothing, shelter and transportation."
"Last winter, after heavy snow blocked the road, a pack of wolves attacked. Even though you were covered in blood, you didn't hurt Lingxi or me at all."
"Boss Zhu just sent someone to inform us that the complete version of The Legend of Yue Fei is ready to go on sale. According to the agreement, we will take 50% of the profits. Lingxi and I will each take 20%, and you will take the remaining 10%!"
"You are loyal to your family and to Lingxi. We just want you to know something!"
"A loyal person may not seek rewards in the future, but he will definitely gain something! This is true today, and it will be true in the future as well!"
Zhang Xiruo, already in tears, knelt on one knee willingly and called out respectfully and willingly.
"Thank you, Madam!"
Half a year later, "The Legend of Yue Fei" became popular all over the country and has remained popular ever since!
…
Yue Lingxi and the other two, who were wealthy, received a letter from the head of Zhang Xiruo's family directly at this moment. The content of the letter made him almost unable to believe his eyes!
"What is the Patriarch planning to do? Young Master is so weak, how can he go to the battlefield?"
Yue Lingxi read the letter expressionlessly and handed it to Liu Buqi who was standing beside him.
The content of the letter was simple: "Lingxi, if you want to accomplish great things, you need the help of the military! You should join the army and accumulate merits for promotion. My family has already made contact with the deputy general in Yanjing, so you can act as you see fit!"
He said lightly, "I probably have no home anymore." Yue Lingxi, who was always calm in Liu Buqi's impression, actually curled up his whole body as much as possible and buried himself in a corner where the candlelight could not reach.
"Master, take your wife and run away! There's no place in the world you can't go!"
Zhang Xiruo made his own decision! The family had done a great favor to the Zhang family, and the patriarch had watched him grow up! At this moment, he couldn't take out the patriarch's other letter with only one sentence!
But the words "Run away!" were enough for Yue Lingxi to verify his guess!
"If you don't join the army, you can be killed!"
The figure buried deep in the darkness became even more listless!
After reading the letter, Liu Buqi just let Zhang Xiruo go out first, turned around and walked into the darkness, hugging the curled up body tightly!
"You speak, I listen! If you don't speak, I'll accompany you!"
We are both wanderers in this world, and silence is better than a thousand words at this moment!
…
When the sky grew bright, Zhang Xiruo, who had been waiting anxiously outside the door, finally saw Yue Lingxi, who had recovered as usual.
"Brother Xiruo, please go to Desheng Tower and personally meet with Mr. Zhu. Ask him to come here!"
Less than an hour later, Zhu Changcai hurried over with Zhang Xiruo.
Yue Lingxi's identity is actually quite special. At the beginning of the cooperation, Zhu Changcai had already found out this clearly with the help of his backer Wang Changling.
Yesterday, news suddenly arrived of an incident in the capital! General Wang personally rushed to Zhu Changcai's residence. Today, Yue Lingxi sent someone to summon him again. This was likely a chain reaction to that incident!
"Master Yue, General Wang wants to meet you!"
"Master Zhu, could you please help me arrange for General Wang to meet me next time?"
As soon as they met, they both started talking almost at the same time!
“Huh!”
Zhu Changcai smiled bitterly, it seemed that it was really the case!
Yue Lingxi was a little unsure. Why did General Wang want to see him at this time?
"Master Yue, I guess you've also heard about the changes in the capital, right?"
The phrase "something happened in the capital" suddenly made Yue Lingxi realize the truth! His identity was indeed somewhat special. A general commanding a large army had always had little contact with officials in the capital to avoid suspicion!
At least on the surface, Wang Changling of Yanjing did not have deep roots in the capital.
If the incident in the capital affected the interests of the border generals, then the royal family must be involved! It was completely reasonable for him to meet with me, who should be the person who knew the royal family best in Yanjing City at the moment!
"The royal family...what happened?"
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