Chen Xiaolan was sitting alone in the hall. The childish and shy expression on her face was no longer there, replaced by maturity and capability.
Now even if she faces those high-ranking young men from aristocratic families, she can still deal with them with ease. When she put on a serious face, those young men from aristocratic families didn't even dare to make a sound.
Because the young masters from those aristocratic families knew that the girl in front of them could not only bring huge benefits to their families, but also make their family's business plummet.
Only now do those aristocratic families know what a terrifying weapon huge wealth is, and now this weapon is in the hands of Chen Xiaolan.
Any business in the capital may change dramatically because of her words.
Rui Hexiang's life is very difficult now, because the price of silk and satin has increased by 50%, and the price of high-end fabrics has even increased by more than 70%. The reason why the price of silk and satin has risen so high is because of Chen Xiaolan's words that Qianqiu Company is preparing to enter the silk weaving industry.
The method used by Qianqiu Company to enter the rice industry in Beijing can be said to be very simple and crude. Relying on his strong capital, he hoarded large amounts of rice at all costs. Then, the price of rice grains is kept very low, making the opponent unprofitable or even losing money. Finally, he has to choose to withdraw, thereby firmly controlling the market in his own hands.
So when news came out that Qianqiu Company was preparing to enter the silk weaving industry, everyone knew that Qianqiu Company would first purchase large quantities of silk, so the price of silk rose accordingly. Now the price of silk has increased by 30%.
The increase in the price of silk has driven up the price of silk, but Rui Hexiang has to stock up in large quantities because no one knows what will happen when Qianqiu Company monopolizes silk.
Since Qianqiu Company has not yet taken action, Rui Hexiang does not dare to gamble. After all, it is not difficult for Qianqiu Company to monopolize the silk industry.
When the last person to visit left, Chen Xiaolan's face suddenly showed deep exhaustion.
She picked up the tea cup and was about to moisten her throat when she lowered her head and saw a servant dressed up in a hurry walking in.
Chen Xiaolan looked up and looked at the person motionless as if someone had cast a spell on her.
Su Shi walked up to her and looked at her shocked look. He couldn't help but snap his fingers in front of her eyes and said with a smile, "Are you surprised?"
Chen Xiaolan suddenly woke up and looked at him in surprise: "Master, why are you here?"
As for why Su Shi was dressed as a servant, Chen Xiaolan didn't care at all and wouldn't think about it at all.
Su Shi looked at her tired eyes quietly and sighed: "It's been hard on you for a while, but you did a good job, even better than I imagined."
Chen Xiaolan shook her head gently, then lowered her head and said shyly: "Without the guidance of the young master, I will always feel that I am unable to do what I do."
"Your business talent is the highest among people I have ever met. I have already told the princess that you will be fully responsible for the Qianqiu business from now on."
Chen Xiaolan raised his head and looked at Su Shi in surprise. Su Shi smiled slightly, then nodded affirmatively.
"Why?"
"Because what you are doing now is very important, and I don't want you to have any restrictions." Su Shi said seriously: "In these two months, you must try to win over as many aristocratic families as possible, and you can even make some concessions in terms of interests. .”
Chen Xiaolan nodded hurriedly: "I understand."
Su Shi didn't ask her what she was going to do, because he knew that Chen Xiaolan would definitely have her way.
What's more, he had more important things to do now, so Su Shi immediately asked, "Is there something abnormal happening in the Qianqiu Library?"
Chen Xiaolan thought about the matter carefully and said tentatively: "Young Master is talking about the fact that a large number of people have mortgaged their properties during this period?"
Su Shi was surprised: "How many people have mortgaged their properties?"
Chen Xiaolan also looked a little strange. She mused: "Since the establishment of Dongyuan Quality Bank, people have been mortgaging their properties for loans, especially in the past seven or eight days. Shopkeeper Lu and the others are already overwhelmed. As of yesterday, there should be There are more than a thousand households, and the amount of money borrowed exceeds five million taels."
After she finished speaking, she saw that Su Shi seemed to be in a bad mood and said hurriedly: "Master, are you worried that someone is targeting Qianqiu Zhiku? Although Shopkeeper Lu and others were very busy, they did not do anything half-heartedly. Moreover, although the mortgaged house was small, it was They are all worth at least ten thousand taels of silver. To be on the safe side, Shopkeeper Lu only lends money at 40% of the value of the house."
Su Shi looked extremely worried: "I'm not worried about Qianqiu's mortgage. I'm worried that there are already over a thousand people who are making a desperate move and taking out house mortgages. I don't know how many people will put their life savings into it. And they're doing it for other thirty people." Will this situation also happen in the six states?"
"What are you worried about, Master?"
Su Shi sighed, and then told Chen Xiaolan about Chenxiang Hall.
After hearing this, Chen Xiaolan thought for a while and slowly shook her head: "I'm afraid it's just a scam."
Su Shi said with certainty: "This is definitely a scam. Now you have to do two things. One is to tell Shopkeeper Lu that anyone who comes to the pledge library for mortgage loans must find out their purpose. If they use the loan money, Anyone who invests in Chenxiangtang will not be released. At the same time, the time for releasing money will be extended a little longer. From now on, all loans must be released fifteen days later."
"The second thing is that you immediately send someone to investigate, apart from Chenxiang Hall, are there any other similar things? I want the results tomorrow."
Chen Xiaolan said hurriedly: "I'll give the order right away."
"The other thing is to inform Her Royal Highness the Princess and Miss Qin Nanqin that I have important matters to discuss with them tomorrow, and it will be scheduled at noon tomorrow." Having said this, he thought for a while and then ordered: "After noon, you send a vehicle The carriage will pick me up at the back door of the General's Mansion."
Then he patted himself and said with a smile: "I left in a hurry today and didn't bring a single coin with me. Lend me some money."
Chen Xiaolan only felt funny for a while, and then took out ten taels of silver from her sleeve.
Su Shi took the silver and couldn't help but laugh: "Does the female manager of the dignified Qianqiu Company only carry ten taels of silver with her when she goes out?"
Chen Xiaolan winked mischievously: "You also know that I am the female manager of Qianqiu Company. Do you still need me to pay when I go out?"
Su Shi kept nodding and said with a smile: "That's right. I wonder what the hostess is going to eat tonight? Can I eat and drink on the side?"
Chen Xiaolan said: "I originally planned to go to Xiangman Garden tonight, but since the young master wants to go with us, we have to ask the nearby restaurant to bring the wine and food to the quality warehouse."
Su Shi was stunned: "Why? Am I not worthy of going to Xiangman Garden?"
Chen Xiaolan couldn't help but chuckled and said: "Young Master is naturally dressed like this because he doesn't want to attract other people's attention, but no matter where I appear now, there will always be people who want to talk about cooperation with me. In this way, they will easily find out The person next to me dressed as a servant turns out to be Young Master Su, who is still under house arrest by His Majesty."
