Chapter 108 What the hell is that bastard staring at me like that?
Since tea drinks became a hit in Shuzhou Prefecture, the layout of Baicaotang has also changed.
The front hall still sells various inexpensive medicinal herbs and five kinds of tea, while the back hall has been converted into an accounting office, where a dedicated person keeps accounts.
Because the profits had to be shared among the various pharmacies in Shuzhou, the accounts had to be meticulously kept.
Therefore, Wang Ji specially invited ten experienced accountants.
At this moment, it sounds like the clattering of an abacus.
On the second floor, there are still two rooms used to receive visitors.
One room is for business, and the other is for distinguished guests.
Chen Yi then followed Wang Ji to the innermost room.
After taking his seat, he casually looked around, and as his true energy circulated within his body, he released the effect of the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique.
In an instant, there were the sounds of raindrops, footsteps, breathing, and various people talking.
It was a bit noisy, but it also made him feel more at ease.
The two people with weak breathing should have a cultivation level of no more than the seventh rank.
I listened for a while.
Chen Yi was aware of the several martial artists outside the Hundred Herbs Hall, and said aloud:
"Thanks to Boss Wang's help, the business of the Xiao family's pharmacies has improved a lot."
He dipped his finger in tea and wrote on the table: "Someone wants to get rid of Baicaotang. Be prepared."
Wang Ji glanced at it, his expression changed slightly, but he still smiled naturally and said, "Manager Chen, you're too kind."
"Previously, Miss Wang was kind enough to accept me as the manager of Jishi Pharmacy. Now that things have improved, I naturally dare not forget my roots."
As he spoke, he wrote on the table with his finger: "Sir, what do you need me to do?"
As Chen Yi spoke, he wrote a few words by hand: "Have those martial arts figures arrived in Shu Prefecture? What is their strength?"
"Most of them are only at the level of guards, except for two swordsmen who have been traveling the world for many years. It is said that their cultivation level is at the seventh rank."
"It's become weaker."
"Then I'll go look for it again later."
Chen Yi shook his head: "It's too late. Those people are evil heretics from the Illusionary Sound Sect."
After reading it, Wang Ji's expression turned somewhat grim.
Who in Shuzhou doesn't know the name of the Illusionary Sound Sect these days?
Those people dared to rob the Xiao family, and they were ruthless. Slaughtering his newly established Baicaotang would be a piece of cake for them.
"Sir, I will do as you say. I will do whatever you tell me to do."
Chen Yi glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and then wrote a few words on the table: "Go find the Xiao family."
Wang Ji was slightly taken aback. "You mean, sir?"
Chen Yi nodded and said, "Tell Xiao Wan'er that the Illusionary Sound Sect is going to attack the Hundred Herbs Hall, and seek her protection."
"Also, take the silver you took earlier with you."
If he hadn't just stumbled upon Shen Huatang bringing a senior sister from her sect, he would never have allowed Wang Ji to do this.
This is because the current situation of the Xiao family has far-reaching consequences.
If the old master is so cautious, how much more so are Xiao Wan'er, Xiao Wang, and the others?
However, if Shen Huatang and her senior sister with higher cultivation were present, they could also contend with the Huanyin Sect.
According to his deduction, the person from the Tianshan Sect must also be here for the sake of the Huanyin Sect and "Knife Madman" Liu Lang.
It wasn't that he deliberately plotted against him.
As for that sum of money...
If Wang Ji didn't send it to Xiao Wan'er soon, Ge Laosan and Liu Si'er would probably become suspicious.
Or perhaps they already suspect the relationship between Baicaotang and him.
After reading it, Wang Ji immediately nodded: "I will have someone fetch the money and take it over."
Chen Yi hummed in agreement and said:
"Nowadays, Baicaotang Tea is famous throughout Shuzhou, and many customers come to visit every day, especially those brothels in the south of the city."
"I came here today to discuss with Boss Wang whether we could allocate more tea to Jishi Pharmacy in the future?"
Wang Ji relaxed and replied with a smile, "I'm afraid this will disappoint Manager Chen. I'm afraid I can't help you with this."
This wasn't because he intentionally refused.
It's not that it's reached its limit, but rather that it has truly reached its limit.
Since the tea drinks gained fame in Shuzhou, dozens of workers have been packaging and shipping them day and night, but it still isn't enough to meet the demand of Baicaotang and Xiaojia Pharmacy.
Wang Jizheng was planning to discuss with Yan Hai about hiring more people and taking over a house to increase the production of tea drinks.
Chen Yi was naturally aware of the situation at Baicaotang, but he said, "Boss Wang, you should save those words for the young lady."
Wang Ji understood and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "I will bring people to pay a visit shortly. I hope Manager Chen can put in a good word for me..."
They spoke and sang, and their coordination was quite good.
In recent days, Chen Yi has been fairly satisfied with Wang Ji's performance.
His past experiences have made it difficult for him to fully trust others.
They'll always have something up their sleeve.
After finishing their business, Chen Yi exchanged a few pleasantries and then got up to leave.
However, after arriving at the front hall, he paused for a moment, took some medicinal herbs, and then leisurely walked towards the East Market with his umbrella.
Not long after.
Wang Ji then took the silver notes, boarded a carriage, and headed straight for the Xiao family.
Seeing this, some passersby or street vendors who had been hiding nearby looked around, got up, and walked away.
The group had just left.
Two more figures appeared in the corner, staring at their backs.
A gruff voice rang out: "Brother Ning, what do you think the young master wants us to do by keeping an eye on this Hundred Herbs Hall?"
"How would I know? But Young Master Yi just passed by, so I suppose you're looking for 'revenge' against him."
"Young Master, are you going to kill Young Master Yi?"
"Are you crazy? I meant that Young Master wanted to help Young Master Yi, didn't you hear him say that the pharmacy needed Baicaotang's tea?"
"oh."
"And next time, just call him 'Brother Ning' directly. Don't learn from your Sister Xiu, who's so effeminate."
"I understand, Brother Ning... Brother Ning."
...
It's not yet noon.
Wang Ji left Jiaxingyuan with a relaxed expression.
Not only was he relieved, but he also received a promise from Xiao Wan'er that he didn't need to worry about the Huan Yin Sect for the time being.
This completes the task Chen Yi assigned.
Unbeknownst to him, while he was seeking help from Xiao Wan'er, a woman in a white dress was cracking melon seeds and listening intently in a nearby room.
She was prettier than Shen Huatang, with an oval face, fair skin, and a very voluptuous figure.
When she sits on the stool, she habitually places one foot on it while the other foot swings back and forth.
He is clearly a person who doesn't care about details.
What a coincidence!
"I just arrived at the Xiao family, and news from the Illusionary Sound Sect has already arrived... Could it be that some bastard has been keeping an eye on me?"
At this moment, Shen Huatang came to the side room and frowned when he saw her hard-edged painting style.
"Xie Tingyun, this is the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence..."
Before she could finish speaking, the woman in white had already sat up straight, her chest puffed out, and glanced at her sideways: "How is this?"
Shen Huatang's face showed a hint of helplessness. "Senior sister, Master wrote to me and instructed me to teach you some rules."
The woman named Xie Tingyun waved her hand and said, "I know, I know."
"Let's go, Miss invites you."
"Let's go, let's go..."
...
In the afternoon, the sky over Shuzhou City darkened.
The rain not only didn't lessen, but it became just as heavy as yesterday.
Despite the torrential rain, the Jishi Pharmacy was packed with artisans from the East Market.
They chatted idly, each taking turns to say something.
Some things are pleasing to the ear, while others are unbearable to hear.
You can listen to some anecdotes and rumors circulating in the martial arts world.
Chen Yi was quite interested in this and would occasionally ask a couple of questions about it.
For example, who has the highest cultivation level in the martial arts world?
Nine out of ten people said, "The most powerful one is naturally Bai Daxian of Fengyulou."
"Listening to the rain on the eaves in the Wind and Rain Tower, I look up and find myself invincible in the martial world."
"Master Bai has never been defeated. Even when the Sword Saint himself came, he fought for three days and only managed to defeat him by one move."
"However, since Bai Daxian sealed the 'Mirror Platform' thirty years ago, we have never heard of him fighting with anyone again."
Chen Yi found it amusing, so he interjected and asked, "Is his real name Bai Daxian?"
This caused a burst of laughter from the entire Jishi Pharmacy.
"Does Manager Chen rarely concern himself with matters of the martial arts world?"
"Are you stupid? Manager Chen is a scholar; he should be 'devoted to studying the classics'."
After some joking and teasing, someone finally said, "Senior Immortal Bai's real name is Gongye Bai."
The reason he was nicknamed "Great Immortal" was because when he was young, he often dressed up as a fortune teller and told people's fortunes.
"It's just that people whose fates he predicted all ended up in pretty bad shape."
Chen Yi asked curiously, "How tragic was it?"
"The better the fortune-telling, the worse the end. If he says 'wealth and honor' to someone, that person will be reporting to the underworld within three days."
"The most pitiful one is Fairy Lianyue. He said to her that her marriage was preordained and that good things were coming soon. Haha... She's still all alone."
"There was another one, an old Taoist priest from Mangshan. It is said that he was ordained as the 'Purple Star descending to earth,' but the very next day, the entire Mangshan Taoist temple was slaughtered..."
Listening to the amusing stories of fortune teller Bai, Chen Yi couldn't help but laugh.
Strange tales of the martial world, and indeed, strange places are truly strange.
It was getting close to evening.
Chen Yi tidied up, took some medicinal herbs from the counter, opened his umbrella and prepared to leave, when he saw Ge Laosan arrive in his carriage.
He gave a greeting and got into the car with a natural expression.
Ge Laosan glanced at Jishi Pharmacy and asked, "Young Master, why are there so many people inside?"
Chen Yi casually replied, "They're all here to take shelter from the rain."
He looked at the pedestrians on the rainy road outside the carriage, already plotting how to swindle that thick-browed, big-eyed, but ruthless and cunning fool in front of him.
It's impossible to let this old man Ge have a moment's peace.
(End of this chapter)
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