Xiling, golden autumn.
Since the beginning of autumn in September, the imperial city of Duan has become increasingly lively.
The birthday of the old emperor of Xiling was coming soon, and envoys from various countries came to congratulate him. There was an endless stream of people coming in and out of the posthouse in the city, and the carriages and horses were like dragons.
In the South Street Restaurant, two streets away from the post house, in the private room on the third floor, a group of local businessmen in fine clothes exchanged glasses of wine and talked and laughed.
"Brother Bai came here just in time. Our Xiling is the busiest in autumn every year. Around the emperor's birthday, there are lanterns everywhere in the city at night. When you climb up on the tower and look far away, the trees and silver flowers are so beautiful!" Luo Chuan, an antique dealer in Xiling who spoke, was in his forties. At this age, he has been immersed in the shopping mall all year round, and he is experienced and profound. "Let's talk business slowly. You can stay in Du'an for a few more days. We have cooperated for so many years. This time, I will also have the opportunity to fulfill my friendship as a landlord!"
Cloth merchant Ying Shitong immediately took advantage of the situation and spoke, "Du'an is Boss Luo's territory. We who came from out of town are following Zhan Guangguang this time. Don't think we are shameless! Brother Bai is young but has great abilities. With that, I have earned so much wealth with my own hands, and I, Ying Shitong, admire the most young and promising people like you. There is no need to talk about the business between us. I must be included in the business!"
"Brother Bai is definitely not taking it easy to do business in Hailai! We didn't catch up with the goods you brought back from Hailai last time. We must make reservations with you in advance this time. The goods that will be shipped back on the next trip must be delivered to you. Let's get a share of the pie!" Several people nearby also echoed in unison, making the atmosphere at the wine table even more lively.
Bai Kui raised his glass and smiled, "It's an honor for me, a rough guy like Bai, to be appreciated by all the big bosses. I'd like to toast you all first and wish us a long-term cooperation and share wealth!"
"Okay, long-term cooperation and shared wealth!"
Everyone was chatting and laughing during the banquet.
The origin of Bai Kui is mysterious. Everyone only knows that he is from Dayue. As for his family background, they cannot find out, but this is not a big deal to them.
They have been cooperating with each other for several years. Although Bai Kui is mysterious, he is very skillful in business. Every cooperation can bring them considerable profits.
If you are doing business, it only needs to be profitable.
It was already the zenith of the moon when we walked out of the restaurant, and the streets of Du'an City were lit up with all kinds of exquisite lanterns, making it as lively as a lantern market.
The lantern market was just as Boss Luo said, with fireworks and flowers everywhere, so beautiful that the light of the stars and moon in the sky was dimmed a lot.
It was a cool autumn night in October. Bai Kui was standing on the street with endless traffic. He was dressed in black brocade clothes and fluttered in the night breeze. He was tall and handsome, standing among a group of sleek and wealthy businessmen, standing out like a chicken.
Facing the wind and admiring the scenery, the wine he drank on the wine table seemed to start to hit his head at this time, making him a little tipsy. He squinted his eyes comfortably, and when he turned his eyes, he saw the crowded street at the other end. , a speeding luxury carriage suddenly stopped. After the old man carrying a lantern passed by in front of the carriage, the carriage started again and slowed down.
Bai Kui raised his eyebrows, amusement flashing across his eyes.
He saw many people giving way to cars in the busy city, but it was rare for cars to give way to others, and it was even rarer for luxury carriages to give way to humble civilians.
"Huh? That's the carriage of the third princess! The third princess must have come out to enjoy the flower lanterns!" Boss Luo, who was facing the solemn man at the wine table, looked like a fledgling rookie and was beaming with joy.
Bai Kui remained calm and said with a smile, "Third princess? Listening to Boss Luo's tone, he seems to appreciate the third princess."
"Brother Bai is not from Xiling, so he probably doesn't know. I am not the only one who appreciates the third princess. We, the people of Xiling, all like this princess, hahaha!"
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
"I have three princesses in Xiling. The third princess is the most favored by the emperor today. Although she is favored in every way, the princess does not have the habit of being arrogant and domineering. She loves the people of Xiling just like the emperor." When I mention this third princess, I almost feel A warm smile appeared on the face of each businessman, "You just saw it, seeing is believing, there are countless such things. I dare say that in the whole world, we are the only one in Xiling who has such a princess!"
"I heard that the emperor wants to take advantage of this birthday banquet to arrange a marriage for the three princesses. He is interested in the young and famous King of Mobei in Beixiang. If the marriage is confirmed, Xiling and Beixiang will join forces in the future."
"The King of Mobei is fond of Princess Fenglin of Xiling. Almost everyone in the world knows about this. He has asked for marriage twice in the past two years. In order to wait for Princess Fenglin, there is no one in his backyard. Counting that he has twenty marriages this year. Are you in your fifth or sixth year? If he is the chosen one, he is as talented and good-looking as our third princess, and his background and strength are similar, which is a gratifying good thing."
A few people got to talking, and the topic began to revolve around the third princess. Bai Kui listened indifferently.
He was not very interested in these royal stories. He had been wandering alone in the world for more than ten years. He dealt with all kinds of religions, but he did not make friends with people from the imperial court.
Too many rules, troublesome.
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Bai Kui stayed in Du'an City for six days.
This time, it was because Boss Luo introduced him to several more partners that he came to Xiling in person.
For the first cooperation, he had to meet them in person and feel the character of those people before he could decide whether to cooperate.
Six days later, Xiling Outer City Pier.
The Bai family caravan loaded the cargo with them. Because there was so much cargo, it took a whole day just to load the cargo onto the ship. By the time the work was done, it was already dark.
The carriage was parked in the open space next to the pier, and Bai Kui sat in the carriage with his eyes closed to meditate.
"Master, my subordinates have personally counted all the goods shipped. This is the list, and it is correct." Bai Yuan walked to the car window and presented the list of ledgers recording the goods.
Bai Kui hummed and took the account book over, but did not open it.
It was already dark, the lights on the pier were dim, and it was even darker in the carriage. It was really hard to read the ledger.
"Don't worry about your work. I'll look through the account books when they're on board." Bai Kui raised the curtain and jumped out of the carriage. He patted Bai Yuan on the shoulder. The force was not strong. Bai Yuan was so stunned that his knees were broken. Turn around and say, "Get on the boat! Return!"
Following in the footsteps of the Patriarch, Bai Yuan murmured weakly from behind, "Principal, you are too strong in hitting me. Sooner or later, your subordinates will be broken by you."
"Ability." Bai Kui laughed and walked with his hands behind his back, "The relationship network in Xiling is almost complete. From now on, the Bai family caravan will just come to pick up the goods. Bai Yuan, you have been following me for more than ten years. Thank you for your hard work." , after returning from this trip, just stay at home and be a free shopkeeper, the monthly payment will not change."
"Yes!" Bai Yuan responded with a crisp voice this time, and there was no complaint at all.
After jumping on the private passenger ship moored at the pier, Bai Kui paused unexpectedly as he walked towards the cabin. His expression remained unchanged and he continued to walk into the cabin, his eyes dark and dangerous under the night.
