"Look, Mr. Zhuangyuan, these two daughters and one granddaughter of the old man are very handsome, although I dare not say that the country is beautiful and fragrant.
But I am absolutely knowledgeable and courteous, and I have not yet been betrothed to anyone..."
Although the three little girls are not very old, the problem is that they are looking at the champion who has fairer skin than her own and a handsome appearance.
They couldn't help blinking their shining eyes and whispering quietly.
"...I don't know, Duke Zhuangyuan, do you think they are like this? In fact, I have a daughter, who is now fourteen years old and is waiting to be married. Although she is three years older than you, Duke Zhuangyuan..."
Seeing Duan Zhongping showing off his two daughters and one granddaughter in front of him, he even took the initiative to tell the birth dates of the three of them.
Gao Zhang couldn't hold himself any longer and wiped the smelly sweat from his forehead.
Sure enough, it was the same thing again. I had encountered the same thing before when I went to inquire about the iron shop, but I didn't expect to come again today.
Fortunately, Gao Zhang was an expert in dealing with such situations, and showed a very shy smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Duan, for your kindness, but how can I make the final decision on this important matter of marriage?
Can we talk about this later? The boy is here because he has serious matters to discuss with Mr. Duan..."
This made Mr. Duan feel quite regretful, but he also knew that this person was Taiwei Gao's darling.
It's not like a powerless scholar can do it by snatching a bride. Faced with such a top official's son, he can't do it by activating his money ability.
I can only ask my children to retreat first. Anyway, they have already become familiar with each other first. When we look back, we will see if we can get close to the champion.
Even if he can't become a son-in-law, it doesn't mean he can't do business.
Although they didn't get along for long, Gao Zhang already felt that this Duan Jushang was not simple.
His brain is not very flexible, and he is also quite eloquent. He is a typical very shrewd character.
What's more, his old Duan family has been able to become rich and powerful from the Shenzong period until now.
This is enough to show that there is still a certain level of ability to assess the situation.
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This made Gao Zhang decide not to mention his original purpose when he first entered the door, and decided to adapt to circumstances.
"I know that Mr. Duan is one of the most wealthy businessmen in Bianliang, Tokyo. There are many jewelry shops like this."
"I heard that there are many skilled craftsmen in your shop, and the exquisite jewelry they make is even as good as those in the palace..."
"Master No. 1, I am not boasting. I dare not say that 30% of the jewelry and silk shops in Tokyo, and the shop owned by my family, are all under my name, but at least 20% must be under the name of my Duan Trading Company."
"Of course, our own craftsmen are all skilled craftsmen who have been fed by gold and silver for so many years."
"No matter what kind of jewelry you need, Lord Zhuangyuan, as long as you can give a rough idea, we can make it for you."
"If you are worried, I can ask a painter to come over and show you the picture first, and then make it for you."
It wasn't until her master finished his statement that the old aunt spoke in a pleasant and genuine tone.
"If Lord Zhuangyuan feels that his items need to be kept secret, that's okay. Our Duanshi Trading Company can provide you with several of the most powerful craftsmen for you to use for a period of time."
"Their wages don't require you to spend a penny, Zhuangyuan Gong, and this counts as our Duan's Trading Company.
I will form a good relationship with you, Zhuangyuan Gong. I hope that if there is any need for Duan's Trading Company in the future, Zhuangyuan Gong will just ask. "
"Does your family sell silk or make silk?" Gao Zhang couldn't help but feel moved.
"Our family, Erlang, is responsible for gathering silk in Jiangnan, and he also has his own weaving workshop. I can't say how big it is.
But in our silk shop, nearly half of the silk sold is woven in our own workshop. "
Duan Zhongping gave the answer with a smile, and as he spoke, a sense of arrogance came over him.
"I see. It seems that Mr. Duan really has a big family and a big business. What Mrs. Cai said just now really moved my heart."
"To be honest, Gao originally wanted to find some skilled craftsmen from you and have a good chat..."
After hearing this, Duan Zhongping suddenly raised his brows, stroking his long beard and looking at the champion in front of him who continued to talk and calmly stated.
“...because the things Gao made were not ordinary jewelry, but a kind of jewelry that did not require water or sunlight.
A timer driven entirely by delicate metal components.
It can be decorated with gold and silver, or made into a unique and exquisite shape. The large one can be placed on the ground, and the small one can even be placed on the desk.
You can know the time anytime and anywhere. If someone needs to do something very important at a certain time, but he has no time to take care of the time.
You can also set a certain time on it to ring the alarm..."
Duan Zhongping looked at Gao Zhang who was chatting in front of him, and when he heard his description, he couldn't help but feel his heart beat.
"Can there be such wonders in the world? Why have I never heard of it..."
"Because this thing was designed and made by Gao based on the water transport instrument platform built by Su Xiangdu by the Jinming Pond. It is a timepiece specially used by wealthy people..."
Gao Zhang spoke very calmly and calmly, because the structure and design were all in his mind, so he was naturally not afraid to speak out.
After all, not everyone is qualified to enter the Water Transport Symbol Tower to peek into its secrets.
The important thing is that if you have not learned physics in later generations, you will naturally not understand what is the core of the operation of the water transport instrument.
I have to thank my math, physics, and chemistry teachers. My math, physics, and chemistry teachers made a huge contribution to the fact that I was able to get into the art college with my science major.
Duan Zhongping stared blankly at the prodigy champion in front of him whose reputation had spread throughout the Song Dynasty.
The three articles he wrote, especially the "Ode to Chinese Youth", were regarded as holy scriptures by his family members Sanlang, Shilang and Wulang.
As a wealthy businessman in Tokyo, he is naturally very aware of the changes in various industries in Tokyo.
Previously, Zhao Fujin, the head of the ironware shop, wanted to touch the cake of the prodigy champion. As a result, he himself collapsed along with the backstage, but it set off a trend in the Tokyo business circle.
Moreover, I heard that the champion also invented a kind of pole bow, whose range is no less than that of the mysterious divine arm bow.
"...Master Zhuangyuan, I have also visited the Jinming Pond, and even visited the Water Transport Ceremony Platform nearby."
"This thing is truly ingenious. It is said that it took seven years to make."
"I wonder how long it will take to make the timepiece you designed based on this, Lord Zhuangyuan?"
Gao Zhang looked at Duan Zhongping and his wife, who had anxious expressions and expectant eyes, smiled confidently, and raised three fingers.
"Three years?!"
(End of chapter)
