What he said at Zhulin Temple that time, about just deciding to go solo, was probably just a lie.
Such a shrewd and calculating businessman would never make a decision on a whim.
In the business world, even a single misstep can lead to total defeat.
The three of them went upstairs.
He Youyou whispered to Zhao Changqing, "Why don't you have some tea downstairs first? I'll come out to find you after I finish talking with Second Master Cheng?"
Zhao Changqing looked at her coldly: "Together."
He Youyou glanced at Cheng Tingrui, and seeing that he didn't object, she had no choice but to take Zhao Changqing to the inner room.
After the three of them sat down, the teahouse owner personally came over to serve tea.
Several dishes of dried fruit and candied fruit were also served, arranged neatly.
After the shopkeeper left, the door closed again.
Cheng Tingrui spoke first: "Mrs. Han, how is the situation on your end?"
He Youyou then shared the information she had just received from Zhao Changqing.
The border trade between the local residents has become a mere formality, and they are unsure how to conduct their transactions. They must find another way as soon as possible.
Trading was possible within Youzhou City, but this went against their original intention of opening up border trade.
The amount of profit also varies.
There are many businesses in Youzhou City, and many competitors, but they can't sell at the prices the businesses want.
Cheng Tingrui was mentally prepared for all of this.
When he first conceived the idea of opening up border trade routes, he had already prepared for the worst.
As an experienced businessman, I certainly wouldn't naively believe that opening up a new, unknown trade route would be so smooth.
Moreover, this trade route leads to the border, where trouble is most likely to break out.
Success depends on fate, but planning depends on human effort.
He Youyou listed the problems they needed to solve most: "We need a stable trading place on the border, preferably one that is safe, free from foreign interference, and has a large and concentrated customer base."
After saying this, she looked at Cheng Tingrui.
His eyes were full of anticipation.
Cheng Tingrui has extensive business experience, and she wanted to know what good ideas he might have.
Even if he doesn't have any good ideas, he might be able to provide some useful information and help her open up a new way of thinking.
What she didn't know was that her expectant expression was extremely irritating to Zhao Changqing.
How can a married woman look at a man like that?
Zhao Changqing gripped the teacup tighter, his fingertips turning slightly white.
But He Youyou, oblivious to the danger, acted like a sycophant and even took the initiative to fill Cheng Tingrui's cup with tea.
While refilling the teacup, he said with a smirk, "Young Master Cheng, Master Cheng, Minzhi, I'm completely clueless right now, I can't think of anything, it's all up to you to make the decision..."
What she meant as a joke ignited Zhao Changqing's anger.
Minzhi? !
He Youyou, don't forget you've been married before.
He picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, drinking tea with the same flair as drinking alcohol.
The teacup tapped softly on the table.
Cheng Tingrui was deep in thought when he heard this sound and couldn't help but turn to look at Zhao Changqing.
"What are your thoughts, Grand Commander?"
After making this commotion, Zhao Changqing suddenly realized that he had lost his composure and was considering how to cover it up.
Upon hearing Cheng Tingrui's question, a sudden thought flashed through my mind.
“Yes!” he said.
He Youyou's attention was immediately drawn to it: "Yes? What is it? Any brilliant insights?"
When Zhao Changqing saw her leaning over and looking at him with bright eyes, he felt much more at ease.
Feeling comforted immediately calmed my emotions.
He lowered his eyes, raised his hand to gently smooth the wrinkles on his left sleeve, and said slowly, "Not bad, I do have an idea."
He Youyou has a fiery and impulsive personality, and she couldn't stand his dawdling.
She immediately panicked, grabbed his sleeve, and smoothed it out for him in a few quick movements.
Seeing her action, Zhao Changqing unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth.
They were well taken care of.
He Youyou was completely unaware of his plans, and kept urging him, "Tell me quickly, tell me, what's your idea?"
Cheng Tingrui was also guessing, but he couldn't figure it out. He cupped his hands and said, "Please tell me, Grand Commander."
Zhao Changqing pushed his empty cup in front of He Youyou: "Tea."
He Youyou is a woman who can be both flexible and resilient.
She wouldn't mind doing maid-like chores like serving tea and water as long as there were benefits.
She had no class consciousness, only a sense of self-interest.
In short, she has no pride.
"Okay."
He Youyou readily picked up the teapot and filled it with tea for him.
Zhao Changqing then picked up the teacup with satisfaction and took a small sip.
He Youyou's anxious gaze followed the sip of tea as it entered his thin lips.
Her thin, slightly red lips, moistened with tea, looked quite pretty.
After taking a sip of tea, Zhao Changqing finally dropped his pretense: "Did you know that a military market once existed in the previous dynasty?"
He Youyou shook her head.
She doesn't know much about ancient history, and she has even less exposure to the history of ancient trade.
If she had known she would come here, she would have definitely read more history books about ancient trade.
Cheng Tingrui, however, was indeed a learned man, well-versed in ancient and modern times, astronomy and geography, and full of poetry and books; he was quite familiar with this word.
His eyes widened in astonishment: "Governor, you mean..."
He Youyou blinked, looking at Cheng Tingrui and then at Zhao Changqing.
What exactly is it?
You two, just say it...
"Stop being so mysterious, just tell me, tell me!" she said impatiently, lightly tapping the table.
Cheng Tingrui looked at her in surprise.
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