Sun Zhang pondered for a moment and then spoke again: "Mrs. Chu just said that she had painted eighteen more paintings. I wonder if I can take a look at them today."
"of course."
After saying that, Chu Yi beside him opened the wooden box placed aside. Rolled inside were the eighteen paintings that Shen Luzhu had painted in advance in order to persuade Sun Zhang.
The painting is what later generations called the Twenty-Four Filial Piety Pictures. After excluding the six pictures painted on the four-cornered green sandalwood longevity coffin, there are exactly eighteen pictures. Each picture is an independent story, plus Shen Lu Bamboo's painting techniques are different from those of contemporary landscape paintings, and there seems to be some inexplicable sense of connection.
Chu Yi only took out two or three of them and handed them to Sun Zhang to look at carefully. The others were still rolled up and placed in the wooden box.
After Sun Zhang saw those paintings, his previous hesitations and entanglements seemed to be less important: "Boss Chu's wife is really good at craftsmanship. With these twenty-four filial piety pictures, how do Boss Chu and his wife plan to separate their love?"
Shen Luzhu said bluntly: "Since Boss Sun already knows about the recent events in our family, let's tell him directly. The Yang family also has two deputy directors of the funeral chamber of commerce, and they have done a lot of good things in the name of the chamber of commerce. Things that are kept out of the spotlight are not a good thing for our Chu Ji, the Funeral Chamber of Commerce, or the Sun family.
Boss Sun's family is the president of the Chamber of Commerce. If the Chamber of Commerce can come forward to resolve this matter, then these twenty-four filial piety pictures will be regarded as a thank-you gift from our husband and wife to the Sun family. "
The young couple cooperated tacitly. After Shen Luzhu said this, Chu Yi pushed the wooden box containing the drawing forward.
When Sun Zhang heard this, he raised his eyebrows and looked at the young couple opposite, somewhat unexpectedly.
After listening to his subordinates' report about the affairs of the Chu family and the Yang family a while ago, Sun Zhang guessed that if the Chu family could not solve the Yang family's affairs, they might come after him.
Sun Zhang has been sending people to pay attention to the affairs of the Chu and Yang families. The unscrupulous methods of the Yang family were all resolved by the Chu family. Until the counterfeit banknote case was mentioned again, the Chu family was completely passive. .
But Sun Zhang waited and waited, but no Chu family came to the door. According to his understanding, the Chu family did not show the strength to deal with the Yang family in one fell swoop. Just when Sun Zhang was a little confused, could it be that the Chu family didn't know that his uncle was the funeral commerce guild? When he was president, news came from his subordinates again, and the government posted notices everywhere in the county to refute the rumors.
Sun Zhang knew at that time that his plan of scheming was in vain. He originally thought that the snipe and the clam would fight for the fishermen's profit. If the Chu family came to ask for help, then buying out all the paintings of the Chu family would be a natural thing for him. Becomes quite easy.
Therefore, Sun Zhangcai had been waiting in his shop like an old man, just waiting for the Chu family to be unable to hold on any longer and to come to him for help. However, he did not expect that he had overestimated the Yang family, and a good chess move caused them to make a mess. , it was like handing the knife directly back to the Chu family.
But now the rumors about the Yang family have been proven to be self-defeating, and the Chu and Yang families have returned to the situation they were in before the rumors started.
At this time, the young couple of the Chu family came to the door. Sun Zhang was not too surprised. He just thought that the other party was weighing the pros and cons and wanted to test the Sun family's attitude towards the Yang family.
If the situation is clear, the two families can use the sale of paintings to get closer to each other. The Chu family will have more confidence when dealing with the Yang family. If he were the Chu family, he would definitely do the same.
So as soon as the Chu family explained their intention, Sun Zhang took the lead to express himself. His uncle, who was the president of the funeral chamber of commerce, and even the entire Sun family's attitude and stance towards the Yang family's move, were just a little surprised. The Chu family had already regained control. , and actually mentioned that he would give the painting of Twenty-Four Filial Piety to his family.
Sun Zhang nodded slowly, and then asked: "How does Boss Chu want our Sun family to solve this matter? As far as I know, the Yamen has posted notices explaining the counterfeit banknote case that bothers you most. With Boss Chu and the wife of the boss, It seems that it is not difficult to contend with the Yang family now."
Chu Yi said coldly: "With the current situation of our husband and wife, we can still try our best to compete with the Yang family, but the nights are long and there are many dreams. Instead of stabbing the flesh with a dull knife, it is better to find other strength and cut the mess with a sharp knife. Directly clear the Yang family. Leave the county to avoid future troubles."
The young couple had discussed the Yang family's affairs for a long time before, although notices with official seals were plastered all over the streets and shops.
Alley, as Sun Zhang said, the thing that bothered them most has been solved, but they have been in contact with them so many times, and based on the young couple’s understanding of the Yang family, they are like that dog-skin plaster. I am afraid that not only will they not restrain themselves after this incident, but they will also If it doesn't work well, it will get worse and continue to pester him.
Although the Yang family has gradually been unable to take any advantage from their own family, Shen Luzhu is already a little tired of it. They are just playing house with the Yang family's children. You punch me and I slap you in return. It's better to take advantage of the situation. This was an opportunity to retaliate with tooth. Didn't the Yang family want to drive them out of the county? Then they would clear out the Yang family first.
The Yang family doing evil in the name of the Chamber of Commerce is actually equivalent to doing evil in the name of Chairman Sun. Shen Luzhu guessed that as long as the Sun family knew about it, they would not let it go easily. If the Sun family didn't take action to teach the Yang family a lesson , and the two vice-directors set the record straight, then there will only be more and more similar things in the future, so much that everyone will no longer doubt, and even believe that those evil deeds are the work of the Sun family. Even if you jump into the Yellow River, you won't be able to wash it away. The so-called killing of chickens to scare monkeys, the Yang family's chicken Sun family must be dealt with.
And the young couple can use the Sun family's shared style to add fuel to the fire and completely burn the Yang family to the ground, so that they will never have the chance to entangle themselves.
Seeing that Sun Zhang didn't say anything, Chu Yi continued: "The Yang family has done countless evil things over the years. If you ask any colleague in the paper money business, they can tell you a lot about the Yang family's malicious competition methods. , and now they are using the name of the Chamber of Commerce to bully and dominate the market. I think this is definitely not the purpose of the ancestors of the Sun family who founded the Funeral Chamber of Commerce in the early years."
Shen Luzhu also said: "Boss Sun should be aware that if the Yang family can instigate the other two vice-directors to follow him this time, let alone letting the three of them taste the sweetness, even if they are not punished in any way afterwards, Then there will definitely be a second time. When the other vice-directors and directors in the Chamber of Commerce see this, will they also want to get a share of the pie and follow the example of the Yang family and find the next Chu family to attack?
To put it bluntly, they benefited from these things, but it was President Sun and the Sun family's reputation that suffered. "
The young couple's guess was correct. Although Sun Zhang's uncle is now rarely involved in various affairs of the county shop and the funeral chamber of commerce. But after receiving the news from Sun Zhang this time, he still replied solemnly, asking Sun Zhang to teach the Yang family a lesson. The reason why Sun Zhang reported the news to Fucheng was because he wanted to punish Yang. Home thoughts.
They had the same idea, and he could accept the Chu family's twenty-four filial piety pictures without spending a penny. Sun Zhang was naturally very happy: "To be honest, Sun really dislikes the Yang family's way of doing things. This kind of harassment Those who commit evil in the name of the Chamber of Commerce, whether they are members or vice-directors, should not continue to stay in the Funeral Chamber of Commerce. I just don’t know if Boss Chu and the proprietress have any good ideas."
Shen Luzhu had some thoughts. Since both parties had the same purpose, there was no need to hide it at this moment: "There are so many colleagues who have been bullied, and a few of them have really surrendered, and there is never any resentment in their hearts. It's just that they are all smart people who know how to hide their strength and bide their time and protect themselves wisely.
They are all poor people who are afraid of being suppressed by the Yang family. If ordinary people come to them, it will not be easy to persuade them to fight back against the Yang family together. They may not even have a chance to persuade them, but if it is replaced by a funeral in the entire city Industry, the highly respected Sun family takes the lead, so there is no need to worry about finding allies and evidence to overthrow the Yang family. By then, the Yang family may really become grasshoppers in autumn, and they will not be able to jump around for a few days. "
Chu Yi cooperated again: "At that time, Boss Sun will kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and lead everyone to eliminate a cancer in the Funeral Chamber of Commerce. We will also solve the problem of the Yang family. This set of twenty-four filial piety pictures is our husband and wife's gratitude to Boss Sun." "
In terms of such a straightforward and frank conspiracy, which did not involve circles or conceal its intentions, but could also be used without reservation, Sun Zhang had to admit that Chu Ji's funeral for the couple set new standards again. own understanding of them.
In time, this couple will definitely not be what they are today. With smart and capable people, it is naturally more comfortable to be friends than enemies.
"I really like Boss Chu's set of twenty-four filial piety pictures. Once the thank you gift came out, there was no reason for me to refuse it. Then when I came to the Yang family, I did such evil things in the name of the funeral chamber of commerce. The eldest uncle in the family As president, the Sun family
Naturally, you can't just sit back and watch. Leave the Yang family's affairs to me. "
After receiving a positive reply, the young couple stood up and thanked Sun Zhang: "Thank you very much, Boss Sun."
Sun Zhang said hurriedly: "Whatever Boss Chu says, it's what our Sun family should do. Besides, it also requires your cooperation. It's almost noon, so how about I use my place for lunch? There's a restaurant next door." I am a regular customer and the food is very good.”
After saying this, Sun Zhang ordered the waiters around him to go to the restaurant next door and ask the chef to prepare it first, but was stopped by the young couple.
Chu Yi put his hands together and saluted and said: "Boss Sun, to be honest, the sale of the shop at home has been delayed for a long time due to recent events. Now that we are about to reopen, we need a lot of preparations as a couple, so I won't disturb you too much today. Already."
"Sure, I won't stay any longer, please, Boss Chu."
The old man of the Yang family was so angry about Yang Fangsheng that he became seriously ill again. Now he can't follow his heart and can't speak. It falls on the Yang Fangwen brothers to deal with Yang Fangsheng's mess.
Although the Yang brothers have always had their own thoughts, the incident caused by Yang Fangsheng this time is likely to involve the Yang family and even drag them down. No matter how reluctant they are, the brothers still have to deal with it.
The best way to deal with Yang Fangsheng at this time is to lock him up and watch him. After the old lady of the Yang family knew the seriousness of the matter, she was deeply afraid that something might happen to her youngest son, who was her lifeblood, so she actually agreed to the eldest son's consent. Yang Fangsheng's proposal was directly banned at home.
The fact that the government came forward to refute the rumor really frightened Yang Fangsheng at first, but he hid at home in fear for several days, and neither saw any follow-up progress on the matter, nor did anyone from the government find out about himself or the Yang family. Yang Fangsheng completely put his heart back into his stomach.
Just when he was arguing with the old lady of the Yang family and was about to go out to settle accounts with the Chu family, Ding An suddenly came to the door with an official official.
"According to the order of the county magistrate, we investigated the owners of 23 shops in the county and reported the Yang family's case of bullying. We have now summoned everyone in the Yang family to go to the Yamen for trial."
