"The little girl has been operating in Japan for many years, so she should know something about the talented people in Japan. If such an important person as the envoy of the Tang Dynasty doesn't know anything about it, and accidentally offends the distinguished guests in the future, the business will be ruined. It’s not easy to do.”
Tohka said with a smile, and then took a puff of cigarette lightly.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the action of blowing out the tobacco seemed a bit charming, and he glanced at Bai Song lightly.
Bai Song looked at the other party and felt that his posture did not look like that of a businessman, nor could he guess what he was thinking. Fortunately, he asked directly: "Now that the girl knows a little bit about me, do you know the purpose of my visit today?"
"My people have come to tell me that it seems that the envoy is interested in the business of this art hall. It seems that there are young girls from the Tang Dynasty. The little girl is also very interested."
"I'm afraid that will disappoint the girl."
Toh Xiang frowned and put down the pipe: "What?"
"My real purpose is to rent your okiya and turn it into a Go dojo."
"..."
Tohka didn't expect this. Her charming expression instantly faded. She didn't seem to be interested in this business.
Bai Song was not in a hurry and continued: "Girl, this gym doesn't have much business. If you keep it, you will lose money. We businessmen should focus on profit. If we turn it into a Go dojo, we will at least have a certain amount of revenue every month. "
"The Go Dojo...could it be the Honinbo that caused such a fuss?"
"Exactly."
"It turns out you are behind the establishment of the Honinbo Go Dojo."
Tohka's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new world.
She looked at Bai Song up and down, with a hint of evil, and took a puff of cigarette: "If this news gets out, I'm afraid the Chess Academy will have reason to trouble you. The envoy said this to the little girl. , wouldn’t it be inappropriate?”
"Since the girl knows my details, it won't be difficult to find out who is behind the Honinbo Go Dojo. Rather than doing this, it would be better to confess earlier."
"This is just my first meeting with the envoy, little girl. Do you trust me so much?"
"It's not trust, but I heard that Miss Shixiang has been doing business with the Tang Dynasty for a long time."
"That's true." Shixiang was a little proud, twisting her waist and walking a few steps, "This little girl is here today only because she opened up the trade routes of Datang earlier. If we want to do business with you Datang, This little girl can be regarded as the number one person in Japan."
"In this case, the girl must have a lot of property in the Tang Dynasty. Then there is a mutual restriction between us, so I am not afraid that the girl will know some secrets."
"How to say?"
Bai Song said softly: "If the girl does anything detrimental to me in Japan, I can easily counterattack the girl's property in the Tang Dynasty. Don't forget, I am the envoy of the Tang Dynasty and represent the court of the Tang Dynasty. , as long as I say a word, the industry that the girl has been running over the years may be in vain."
"You...ahem!"
Shixiang choked. Unexpectedly, Bai Song did not avoid it. What is this? A naked threat!
"Girl, don't worry." Bai Song was very calm and immediately changed his words and added, "But if things are reversed, if the girl gives me enough convenience in Japan, my words can also bring countless conveniences to the girl's property in Datang. Okay. Both parties will benefit, and fighting will lead to loss for both parties. I believe the girl also understands the truth."
"Are you going to win over the little girl so soon?"
"One more friend is better than one enemy. I believe the same is true for girls."
Tohka didn't hesitate: "Tell me, how do you want to cooperate, Master?"
Bai Song is a cheerful person, Shi Xiang originally wanted to test him more, but after a few words, he felt that the testing process could be omitted.
"It's simple, I just want the pavement here."
"Then what benefit do I get?"
"rent."
"Just rent? This is not sincere enough. You know, Honinbo Go Dojo is very delicate in the current public opinion environment. Is my hush money too small?"
"Give the girl another 20% of the shares in the Go Dojo."
"I also need the immunity from the Tang Dynasty court so that I have legal qualifications to own property in Datang. They can't seize my shop every two days."
"The girl's appetite is too big. Things involving Datang will have to be discussed in the future."
Bai Song's attitude was very resolute. After thinking about it, Toh Xiang felt that it was not appropriate to mention this now, so she took a breath and nodded: "Since we still need to get to know each other more, I will give the envoy some time, little lady."
The matter was now settled, the contract was signed in Xiaokui's name, and the renovation of the okiya began immediately.
As a result, the madam who stayed in the shop at the beginning was considered unemployed.
When Toh-hsiang left, the old bustard was standing at the door of the restaurant, crying and acting up.
Bai Song didn't know what she was making a fuss about. Later, he heard from Xiaokui that this woman had been saying that they were liars, which caused her to lose her livelihood.
Bai Song ignored her at first, but then more and more people passed by. Xiaokui suddenly came and said that the woman outside said that Bai Song took advantage and refused to pay. Many pedestrians outside talked about it.
Bai Song almost vomited blood when he heard this, wondering what the hell is this? Why is there such an outrageous old woman? That white face is scary enough, let alone someone who is dozens of years old. What man can say that?
Later, the woman made a fuss even more violently. Bai Song couldn't let her go like this, so he asked Xiaokui to give her some money to send her away.
Unexpectedly, this woman is quite smart, saying that no matter how much money she gives, she will spend it all at one time, and Bai Song caused her to lose her livelihood, so she should be given a job.
In the end, there was no other way, so we just let her stay in the Go dojo doing odd jobs.
The decoration of the okiya is very simple, and there are very few modifications. It is enough to remove some overly feminine and ambiguous decorations and replace them with some elegant and quiet ornaments.
The last step is to put up a sign, rent the shop space that day, and start business the next day.
Honinbo Go Dojo has been a hot topic recently. It opened a branch without any publicity, and many people came that day.
There was even a person among these people who even Bai Song knew. He was one of the representatives visiting the Tang Dynasty, Jing Long, who was also expelled from the qualification of chess player.
It was rumored that this person was a disciple of the chess master, but there was no chance to make amends, and when he left the chess academy, someone broke the tendon in his right hand.
The once glorious disciple of the Chess Saint was now as unkempt as a beggar, and Xiaokui didn't even recognize him when she saw him.
He came to the Go Dojo not to play chess, but to make a living. Hearing that the Go Dojo needed to recruit teachers who could teach chess to open a branch, Jing Lu came over to give it a try.
Bai Song did not appear in public. He was hiding in the dark and felt emotional when he saw this man. Although his right hand was disabled and many things were inconvenient, Bai Song still quietly informed Xiaokui.
This person doesn't need to ask any more questions, just hire him directly.
