Inside the inn, Yi Hongyan was rummaging through boxes and cabinets, seemingly looking for something. Yiyi was also helping to rummage through the baggage. Although she didn't know what her father was looking for, she saw the anxious look on her father's face and became anxious too.
Yi Hongyan looked confused. No matter how he recalled it, he couldn't remember it. In the end, Yi Hongyan simply gave up searching, and instead returned to the bed and took out the jade pendant from under the pillow. After confirming that the jade pendant was still there, he wrapped it up in three layers, and then carefully put it on his body, fearing that the jade pendant would also disappear——
I must have been anxious recently, so I left the money somewhere, but luckily I didn't leave the jade pendant behind... Alas! Money is a trivial matter. If it disappears, it will be treated as a waste of money and disaster... If the jade pendant disappears, how can I have the face to see the lady? No, I have to be more careful...
After saying that, Yi Hongyan reached out and touched the jade pendant in his arms again.
…
Qin Jingqing was walking on the streets of Chang'an. He was shaking his folding fan and humming a tune. It was obvious that he was in a very good mood. On weekdays, he was often scolded by his father for not doing his job properly, but these days when he went out every day, his father didn't say a word. He would even ask him with concern if he had enough money every time he went out. What makes Qin Jingqing most satisfied is that in just a few days, his status in his father's heart seems to have improved a lot, as if he has grown from an ignorant 'child' to a sophisticated 'adult' in an instant.
Who makes his decision so 'wise'? Did you get into a relationship with a poor family without even realizing it? Although everything has not been announced yet, Qin Jingqing now has no doubt that Yingping will be chosen by Han Family. As for Ye Changshan, he seems to have a bright future. He is an extremely smart person, but he is more reserved. He is also what people call a good person. Even if he cannot be chosen by a poor family, he will be able to compete with the future elite by virtue of his performance in this cold exam. With the help, naturally the success is not bad.
When he thought of this, Qin Jingqing's steps became lighter and lighter, and he walked towards the south of the city with wind in his steps.
When he arrived at the entrance of a gambling house, Qin Jingqing put away his folding fan. He stopped and looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to him, then he strode in.
The hall was full of gamblers. It was a hot day and the gambling room was stuffy. However, these gamblers were not afraid of the heat at all. They just shouted loudly to place their bets, for fear that the banker would not hear them. There were even some red-eyed gamblers. , directly took off his shirt, exposing his tendons.
Seeing such a scene, Qin Jingqing couldn't help but feel contempt in his heart. He considered himself to be a person with a graceful manner and a clean mind. Naturally, he couldn't adapt to the turbid air and the smell of sweat in the gambling house. But he came with a mission today, and he had to come to places like this. The waiters in the gambling house saw that Qin Jingqing was looking around since he entered the gambling house. He was dressed gorgeously but never placed a bet, so he came forward and said -
"Young man, why don't you come into our gambling house and have some fun?"
When Qin Jingqing saw that the person who came up was just a young man, he didn't want to talk to him anymore, so he said bluntly: "Where is your boss?"
"Hey, young master, when you come in, look for our head. Unfortunately, our head is out for business today."
Qin Jingqing didn't talk nonsense to him. He took out the heavy baggage, shook it out, showed a corner of it, and said, "Then you give me one more trip to see if your boss is back."
The boy's eyes widened when he heard a heavy banging sound in the baggage, and then caught a glimpse of the bright golden light emitting from it. But then he recalled that the boss had told him this morning that he and the accountant were going to settle the accounts today, and no one was to be seen, so he looked embarrassed again.
Seeing that the waiter was hesitant, Qin Jingqing took out another small piece of silver and waved it in front of the waiter. A greedy look immediately appeared in the boy's eyes. He instinctively stretched out his hand to pick it up, but stopped halfway.
Qin Jingqing frowned slightly and said, "What? You don't even do business in Jindingfang?"
The man apologized and said with a smile: "This young man is joking. We don't reject anyone who comes to our shop, let alone an uncle like you?"
"Then why are you still standing there? Lead the way!"
"Hey, sir, why don't you take a rest here? I'll take you to the second floor to sit down first?"
Qin Jingqing looked displeased and immediately turned around as if to leave.
When the clerk saw this, he quickly grabbed Qin Jingqing. On the one hand, he was covetous of the silver reward in Qin Jingqing's hand, and on the other hand, he was afraid that he would be punished by his boss if he let Qin Jingqing go.
This is real money and silver, the worst thing you can do is get scolded! If it turns out to be a big business, maybe the boss will praise himself!
After thinking about it, the guy immediately nodded and bowed, and said with a flattering smile: "Hey, this young man is really open-minded. Our boss went out early in the morning, and I guess he will be back now. I will show you the way. Come on." , this way please——”
Seeing the waiter changing his face as if in a Sichuan opera, Qin Jingqing smiled and didn't care about him. Then he followed the man toward the stairs.
The gambling house that Qin Jingqing came to was called Jindingfang, and it was the largest gambling house in Chang'an City. The gambling house is divided into three floors. The first floor is the floor that Qin Jingqing disliked just now. This floor is mainly open to ordinary gamblers. Therefore, many people from three religions and nine schools gather here, and the people are mixed; the second floor It is slightly more upscale, not only clean and tidy, but also has independent compartments for those gamblers with some status or relatively wealth; and this third floor can be described as magnificent. The first thing you see from the stairs is The feeling is that it is magnificent, with dazzling golden light in the red fire. The servants and maids here are all beautiful and beautiful. Naturally, they are prepared for those dignitaries, princes and nobles. Therefore, no matter how much money the gamblers have, they may not be able to board the casino. "Jindingfang" has three floors.
At this moment, the fat head Yu was sitting on the imperial chair. He had a disheveled and plump maid in his arms, and he was dishonestly reaching into the maid's belly pocket with his thick and thick palms, playing with it wantonly. He was ravaged and didn't care at all that the accountant with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks was busy calculating at the side.
Listening to the accountant's abacus clicking, Master Yu asked proudly: "How was the harvest of this cold trial?"
"Hehe, back to the boss, this is a great harvest! These gamblers think it is the last cold trial, and they all want to make a profit from it."
"These gamblers are really our bread and butter—"
"That's not true. Thanks to Master Yu's resourcefulness, he was able to come up with such clever tricks as buying and winning. There was a good show of 'using small things to gain big things'. It was also thanks to Miss Zichun that she was chosen by a poor family to serve Our 'Jindingfang' has gained a good reputation for 'honest management', and it has become famous all of a sudden. Most of the gamblers in Chang'an City have now come to us."
"Little tricks, little tricks——"
As Mr. Yu said this, he proudly slapped the maid on the butt. The maid squeaked and looked ashamed, which made Master Yu's belly swell, and her heart felt like a cat scratching her head. Just as he was about to ask the accountant to get out of the way for a while, he heard the waiter's voice coming from outside the door——
"Master, please invite...the boss! There's big business coming!"
I saw the waiter smiling as he led Qin Jingqing to the door of the house.
Director Yu's original desire was rising, but when he heard someone calling him, he couldn't help but feel annoyed, and the newly aroused lust subsided instantly. He originally wanted to scold the guy, but after hearing the word 'big business', he suppressed his annoyance. In desperation, Master Yu waved his hand to signal the maid to leave, and then shouted——
"come in".
When Qin Jingqing entered the house, he felt sick when he saw that Mr. Yu was also half-clothed, with his belly so fat that it could leak oil. He tried hard not to show the disgust in his heart and said: "Master, I heard that your 'Jin Ding Fang' always keeps your word and keeps your promises. Today, I have a business to do with you. I wonder if you are interested?"
Shopkeeper Yu didn't seem to want to put on his clothes. He looked Qin Jingqing up and down with squinting eyes and found that he had never seen this person before. He had seen most of the famous young men in Chang'an City, and even if he hadn't seen them, he had heard about them. But this Qin Jingqing He has an average appearance, and if you look closely, he seems to have a bit of a sly look. Do you think he could have any 'big business'? I felt even more unhappy. So, Master Yu said unhurriedly——
"Master, if you want to bet, just go to the second floor. If you want to bet on the cold test, just ask the clerk. Why do you have to come to my third floor for anything important?"
Qin Jingqing pretended to be disdainful and said: "Master, I have searched all the gambling shops in Chang'an City for this business but I haven't found it yet. I just don't know if you have one here..."
That's not true. You, Mr. Qin, scolded everyone who came from the gambling house. This gambling house didn't even find out any information about Yingping and Ye Changshan. How could they rashly play this game against you? Therefore, several major gambling houses have agreed at the same time. Since you look at our mediocre business, we will not promote it for you or start the game for you.
Master Yu became excited when he heard this. He grinned with yellow teeth and said with a smile: "Oh? Our 'Jindingfang' is the largest gambling house in Chang'an. As long as you are willing to gamble, we have everything here! Even if you want to bet with us on Cui Do you dare to take a concubine within three years? Will Young Master Wu cause trouble... We will stay with you until the end!"
Is there such a gambling method? This is the first time Qin Jingqing has heard of it. But this can't be blamed on him. Qin's family is usually very strict. If the old man knew that he went in and out of this gambling house, his legs would be broken. Therefore, Qin Jingqing only heard about the gambling house and didn't know much about it. But at this moment, he pretended to be a casino veteran, smiled slightly, and said——
"At this time, the cold exam will be re-examined. I want to buy a bet."
"who?"
"Eihei!"
It's fine if I don't mention the word 'Yingping', but when I mention the word 'Yingping', shopkeeper Yu becomes very angry. This Yingping mountain boy comes from nowhere, Jindingfang politely carries it with him. He paid a courtesy visit and didn't want to be rejected continuously. In the end, he was scolded by a follower, which made him lose face. Thinking of this, Master Yu was furious.
"Hmph, we at Jindingfang won't do this person's business, and there's that guy from Ye Changshan. If he doesn't do it, we won't do it. Man, let's see him off!"
When Qin Jingqing saw that Mr. Yu was so angry, he even issued an order to expel the guests. He must have scolded him too harshly at the beginning. But since Qin Jingqing dared to come, he was fully prepared. He didn't say much, and threw the baggage behind him on the table. The money in the bag rattled, making the accountant's heart flutter.
Headmaster Yu squinted at the bag of money on the table, and then looked at the accountant. Mr. Accountant winked at Mr. Yu, and then nodded towards him. After getting the boss's permission, the accountant quickly walked over, picked up the bag of money in both hands, and weighed it. Then, he opened the bag and took a look - this was incredible, the golden light inside was actually a bag of gold!
At that moment, Mr. Accountant took out a gold bar and bit it, then nodded crazily to Master Yu.
Master Yu understood, looked at Qin Jingqing, and asked: "I wonder how this young master wants to gamble?"
"This bag of gold contains at least three hundred taels, which is equivalent to three thousand taels of silver. Can the boss make a bet?"
Although Master Yu particularly dislikes Yingping and Ye Changshan, no one would have trouble with money, not to mention the price of three thousand taels of silver, which is indeed exciting. So he called the accountant to come over, and the two of them whispered.
After the agreement, he turned around and said to Qin Jingqing: "Since the young master is so sincere, let's give him some face. If you win the three hundred taels, Jindingfang will pay you back ten thousand!"
Qin Jingqing almost vomited blood on the spot. Wasn't this obviously blackmail? Ten thousand? One tael of silver only makes three taels? There are more than this number of Wang brothers in Wei State!
Qin Jingqing still remained polite and said with a smile: "Haha, Master Yu is joking? Since I have shown sincerity, shouldn't the master also show sincerity?"
After hearing this, Mr. Yu patted his round belly, stretched out his finger, and made a 'five' sign.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jingqing picked up the bag of gold bars and turned around and left without saying a word.
At this time, Mr. Accountant was anxious. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed Qin Jingqing's sleeve and said, "Hey, young man, if you have something to say, just wait a moment. I'll go and persuade you. I'll go and persuade you." …”
Qin Jingqing shook off the accountant's hand, and he stood at the door with his back turned, not looking back.
Mr. Accountant hurriedly ran to Mr. Yu's side and whispered: "My Lord, this is three hundred taels of gold! Buy that boy named Yingping? Who knows who he is? Even if our Mr. Jiang is not selected, he will still take his turn. If you don't have that kid, what's the difference between these three hundred taels... and giving them away for free?"
Is Mr. Yu not moved? That's what he was pretending to be. That boy Yingping has lost Jindingfang's face. No matter how valuable these three hundred taels are, he can't lose this face. Three hundred taels of gold! No matter how big Jindingfang is, you can't throw away the fat meat that comes to your door, right? The bet is just a word, not to mention whether Ying Ping can be chosen, even if he is chosen, we still have a way to deny it. What the accountant said makes sense. This free money cannot be refused!
Thinking of this, Master Yu lost his reserve and said bluntly: "Then according to Master's wishes, how should Jindingfang do this business?"
Qin Jingqing heard that Shopkeeper Yu was shaken, and without looking back, he stretched out three fingers——
"Three hundred thousand taels."
"Three hundred thousand taels!?"
Oops! This guy is crazy about money! ? Can you justify the price of 300,000 taels? But just as Mr. Yu and the accountant were dumbfounded, they heard Qin Jingqing say——
"No negotiation on price."
Mr. Accountant and Mr. Yu looked at each other. After a brief silence, Mr. Accountant nodded firmly towards Mr. Yu. When Master Yu saw this, he gritted his teeth, slapped the table and said -
"Sure! Three hundred thousand taels is three hundred thousand taels!"
Seeing that Master Yu finally nodded, Qin Jingqing also smiled and said: "Okay, the Master is indeed a cheerful person! Then let Mr. Accountant make a gambling agreement!"
"Okay, okay, this young man, please--"
Mr. Accountant welcomed Qin Jingqing out like a god of wealth and wanted to take him to another room.
But as soon as he walked out of the door, Qin Jingqing seemed to remember something, and he turned back to the house.
Shopkeeper Yu saw this and asked nervously: "What, the young master wants to regret it?"
Qin Jingqing smiled slightly, took out ten taels of silver from his pocket, threw it to shopkeeper Yu, and said, "With these ten taels of silver, you can buy Ye Changshan at the same price as just now."
After that, shopkeeper Yu turned and left before he could speak.
The accountant was even more elated when he saw it. He thought that this second generation ancestor was really generous. Not only did he give away three thousand taels, but he also gave away money before leaving. Thinking of this, his smile became more obscene, and he quickly bowed his head, helped Qin Jingqing open the curtain, and asked him to come out politely.
Qin Jingqing walked to the door, rolled his eyes again, turned back again, and walked to Shopkeeper Yu.
Shopkeeper Yu hadn't yet come out of the confusion over the ten taels of silver just now. When he saw the young master standing in front of him again, he thought he was dazzled and couldn't help but shake his head. Seeing that Qin Jingqing was indeed standing in front of him, and it was not because he was dazzled, he asked blankly: "What's wrong with the young master?"
Qin Jingqing fumbled for a piece of broken silver from his sleeve and said with some embarrassment -
"Hey, this is one tael of silver. I bet that Cui Shilang will take a concubine within a year..."
[Today is the weekend, it’s a rare double day off, it’s worth 15,000! 】
