As soon as she returned to Guangzhou, several wealthy young men who were frequent guests of Ziming Tower in the city showed up one by one and held a banquet in Ziming Tower to "receive the wind and wash away the dust" for her. The children of Ming Dynasty officials did not dare to He came, but he also sent someone to bring him a gift, saying that he "occasionally felt cold" and "will come to visit another day."
At noon, the guests and hosts enjoyed the banquet. Send away the last group of guests. Although Pei Lixiu was dizzy, she was in high spirits and returned to her "general manager's office".
Her secretary Xia He welcomed her into the lounge with a cheerful face, helped her settle down, and brought her "sobering up soup". After Han Yue was suddenly transferred, Xia He, who had been marginalized, regained control of the "internal palace" of Ziming Tower. Become the number one "celebrity" in Ziminglou
**** is certainly good. The recent news that Han Yue was suddenly arrested made Xia He walk with a sense of wind. Even the employees in Ziming Building knew that Secretary Xia had a "happy event".
"It's better to drink less drinks when socializing. Even though it's fruit wine, it's still harmful to the body." Xia He said and sent the latest "Guangzhou Social Situation", still exuding the fragrance of ink.
"When old friends reunite, it's inevitable to have a few more drinks. Besides, if the company wants to develop in the future, their support will be indispensable." Pei Lixiu rubbed her temples. I casually flipped through "Guangzhou Social Situation". I saw the latest report on the disappearance of Akira.
She was very interested in this case - not so much about protecting the rights of women and children, but Dong Mingxun who appeared in the report. She knew Dong Mingxuan. When she was the prefect of Guangzhou, although her status in the Dong family was not high, for the purpose of playing chess, Ziminglou still entertained Dong Mingxuan and his daughter. However, she did not leave much impression on this concubine. Pei Li was impressed by Dong Mingxuan's performance in this Ming Dynasty incident.
This kind of thinking is nothing in the 21st century when hype is prevalent. It was not something ordinary people had in the 17th century!
"I didn't expect that this little girl would still have a lot of trouble in her heart. She would use this incident to promote her own store. Why didn't she realize that she still had such business talents at the time? This is because she opened her own store and advertised, which is quite a bit... What’s the means?”
Why didn't you realize she was this material at first? It seems that the new society can still discover talents. Pei Lixiu was actually not too interested in reforming society, and suddenly she seemed to understand why the elders were so keen on it.
She casually turned to the second page, which was the rectification record of Fangchunyuan, the first "big tiger" in the customs industry rectification campaign. The reports in "Social Information" do not contain much emotion, they record facts in a straightforward manner, and their content is much more detailed than public reports.
Rectifying the customs industry is what Pei Lixiu is most concerned about. What she got from Lingao was not investment, but "policies." The extent to which this "policy" can be implemented depends entirely on the results of the rectification of the custom industry.
Because Fuchun Yuan was the first major institution to be found guilty of "forcing girls into prostitution" and "smuggling people", as a typical example, after the working group officially settled in, this institution was basically "destroyed" .
The working group carried out a "root digging" campaign in the Spring Visiting Courtyard. After Lian Nishang tortured Sister Han Qiao, Huang Xiang, Mu Yun, and Yao Sao, the "establishment members" who had gone to the Courtyard, the Visiting Spring Courtyard, which originally seemed as peaceful as dead water, The spring courtyard was like a volcano erupting.
Not only did prostitutes come out to complain about the abuse and exploitation they suffered, but also mothers, servants, and "bean powder water" came out to "expose" and "accuse." For a time, everyone was against the wall. Even Huang Xiang and Mrs. Yao, the minions, cried bitterly and told their "tragic history", expressing their determination to "draw a clear line" with Sister Han Qiao and "change their minds and start a new life."
Pei Lixiu brushed past the complaints of the prostitutes in front, and the content of the madam's crimes, and went directly to the introduction of the specific situation of the Chun Chun Yuan. Here, the floor space, building structure, personnel composition and fixed assets of the Chun Chun Yuan were listed in detail. wait. This allowed Pei Lixiu to fully assess how big the piece of "meat" was and how much of it she could eat by herself.
Ziming Tower is a state-owned enterprise directly under the Planning Institute. Although it is not considered a "first-level national policy company", it is also an important source of the Senate's current finances. In the past, this was nothing, just one of the countless straws inserted into Daming to suck blood. Things are different now. Ziminglou is located in Guangzhou, but it is a state-owned enterprise directly under the Planning Institute. All profits and taxes are given to the central government. As for the Guangzhou municipal government, it only has local tax revenue.
In other words, as Ziminglou Entertainment Co., Ltd. grows bigger and stronger, the only one that eats the meat is the Planning Institute. Mayor Liu's place is just a mouthful of soup at best.
What's more, Ziminglou's expansion plan was based on the confiscation of property during Guangzhou's anti-corruption campaign. One can imagine the attitude of Guangzhou Special City towards the expansion plan of Ziming Tower.
Pei Lixiu went around Lingao, and many people pointed out this "central and local" issue either implicitly or directly.
"I may not be able to eat this piece of meat smoothly in the Chunyuan." Pei Lixiu put down "Social Situation" and murmured to herself.
"Chief, Su Ai is here. Do you want to invite her in?"
"Here? Invite her in." Pei Lixiu perked up. After Su Ai was rescued from Zhaoqing by Thorpe, she had been placed in Ziming Tower. She had nowhere to go, and she was born in a famous prostitute who couldn't carry her shoulders or lift her hands. There was really no place for her except for a "service enterprise" like Ziminglou. Fortunately, she was born in Yangzhou Shouma, so she was considered a professional counterpart at Ziminglou, and she specialized in reception and training work.
"Chief."
Su Ai walked in and respectfully blessed him. Although this was not the first time they met, they were still extremely respectful. After bowing, they immediately stood aside and waited for instructions.
In the past, in private, she was Pei Lixiu's "handkerchief friend", a close friend who talked about everything; in public, she was the most favored wife of the dignified Guangzhou governor, and Pei Lixiu's friendship with her was a form of clinging.
It's different now. Pei Lixiu not only ruled Guangzhou City, but also the entire Guangdong Senate. She was "indescribably valuable" in the Song Dynasty. She was also the elder of Ziming Tower where she could live and make a living. Shopkeeper. He is just a "lost dog", relying on past friendships to make a living under her hands. The relationship between the two cannot be mistaken.
Therefore, after she arrived at Ziming Tower, she never dared to claim to be Pei Lixiu's "old friend". She was always respectful and humble.
Pei Lixiu was no longer surprised by her behavior, and she felt quite satisfied with it. She waved her hand and said politely:
"Why are we sisters so polite? Sit down, sit down, and chat with me for a while."
"Yes, thank you very much, chief." Pei Lixiu whispered, carefully sitting down on the stool at the bottom.
Pei Lixiu called Su Ai here, naturally not to reminisce with her or talk about poetry - Su Ai knew at the beginning that this girl Pei was a loser. Let alone poetry and songs, just writing a few words was not as good as someone from a scholarly family. Maid. At best, he just knows a few words.
In the ladies' salon of Ziminglou in the past, Pei Lixiu only played the role of a hospitable and enthusiastic hostess. When it came to elegant things, she knew nothing about it.
Pei Lixiu was actually planning to visit Chun Yuan. Although she had never been to Chun Yuan, she had heard people say that it was one of the most grand courtyards in the city. Not only were the houses majestic, but the location was also excellent. If Ziming Building can be occupied, it will be of great benefit to future business development.
This is one of them. Pei Lixiu's ambitions don't stop there. In her opinion, the rich manpower of the old hospital is also a considerable resource. They are the right candidates to supplement the growing staff of Ziminglou and are very important for carrying out various projects. There are great benefits to running a business.
However, she is a modern woman after all. She knows nothing about the old-style villas, and it is even more difficult to understand the thinking mode of the "practitioners" there.
Fortunately, she has Su Ai with her now. Su Ai is a famous prostitute from Jiangnan. Naturally, the various tricks of the academy cannot be hidden from her, and she is someone she can rely on.
However, Su Ai was born in Yangzhou, and her ability to serve men was first-rate. When it came to specific work management, she was unable to handle it. What's more, her years of making a living by selling jokes have made her very dependent. It's okay to be a consultant, but it's not okay to be on your own, but not to preside over one party's work. We need to find another reliable and capable person...
Pei Lixiu thought about it and asked, "Sister Su, I heard that you were from Jiangnan Courtyard in the past?"
This was something that Su Ai would not have bothered to ask when he was still the "Mrs. Ru" of Gao Xunjian. Even a famous prostitute is not necessarily very glamorous. Now of course there is nothing to be taboo about.
"Yes, I used to be in the palace in Yangzhou." Su Ai replied not knowing why Miss Pei suddenly asked about the past.
Although Pei Lixiu asked her several times to stop calling herself "slave", she still used this modest title.
"Then you must be very familiar with the rules of the academy."
"Of course, this slave has been in the courtyard since she was a child, until she was ransomed by Master Gao when she was nineteen years old. She has seen a lot of things in the courtyard, and knows a little bit about the top and bottom things."
"Then how much does sister know about the local monastery?"
All famous prostitutes like Su Ai are born with a delicate heart. She is also literate and reads newspapers every day. She is aware of all the happenings in the Guangzhou market. She immediately knew what Pei Lixiu meant - she was attracted to the interview. Spring courtyard!
She was not surprised at all. Since ancient times, officials have used their power to bully others and seize other people's property. When they wanted to invade and suppress the Australians, to put it bluntly, someone was interested in the Australians' property and forced them to contribute. of. The officials of the Ming Dynasty were in the first year of junior high school, so don’t blame the Australians who were in the fifteenth year. Guangzhou is now dominated by Australians, and it is only natural that they choose the rich and devour them! (To be continued.)
