This fish that slipped through the net did not bring many surprises to Zhang Fei. In fact, it was more of a panic.
Today is different from the past.
A few days ago, he was still looking forward to those rich gentry coming to him, and he even spent money to hire people to record them, and even rented the tea shop.
This is what he desires.
But now Zhang Fei is famous in vain, but no one dares to come close to him.
Wow!
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and all their colleagues have united to deal with you.
You are amazing!
Let's stay away!
This fame brings more negative effects to him.
The only person who supports him now is the woman who quarrels with him every day.
What an irony.
good!
This is indeed an opportunity.
But can he grasp it?
Environmentally speaking, this is obviously very difficult.
In addition, the other party knew that contact with him would cause trouble, but he was still willing to see him.
Then the other party's purpose must be very deadly.
All of this made Zhang Fei feel deeply uneasy.
but.
See or see.
The reason is simple, Zhang Fei has no choice now.
Therefore, Zhang Fei's current consideration is not whether to see or not to see, but how to prepare and how to find opportunities.
There is a saying in the art of war. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.
He felt that he had to first understand what the Ma family did and who the head of the Ma family was. His impression of the Ma family now was just that Ma Xiaoyi, a handsome young man, and that his family was involved in the loan business.
Early the next morning, Zhang Fei took Li Si to the largest bridge market in Bianjing.
Because it is close to the dock and the goods flow intensively, it is also the base camp of the Ya people. The Ya people enter with the left hand and exit with the right hand. They can be said to be so-and-so porters. They are usually attached to the dock. At the same time, many pawn shops also open here. , there are frequent transactions here, and currency comes in and out very frequently, including Ma's pawn shop.
In addition, people here are very busy and have no time to watch people having lawsuits. No one pays attention to the two of them when they are walking on the road.
Zhang Fei did not choose to go directly to the pawn shop, but found a nearby noodle stall with good business and sat down.
The stall owner is a woman in her thirties.
"Auntie, four steamed buns and two bowls of porridge. Thank you."
"Please wait a moment, sir. I'll be back soon."
Soon, four large warm steamed buns and two bowls of porridge were delivered to the table.
Zhang Fei paid the money and asked again: "Auntie, do you know which way Ma's pawn shop goes?"
"Go here, turn left at the next intersection, and walk fifty steps further to the Ma's Pawn Shop." The lady pointed to the front.
Zhang Fei nodded, "Thank you very much."
But he secretly glanced at the aunt.
The aunt turned around to leave, but suddenly turned around and asked, "Why are you two going to Ma's Pawn Shop?"
Zhang Fei pretended to hesitate, "Uh... I want to borrow some money."
The aunt suddenly had a real expression on her face and asked again: "What are you borrowing money for?"
Zhang Fei looked at the lady in surprise and replied, "Business needs turnover."
When the lady heard this, she couldn't help but look strange.
Zhang Fei had been paying attention and asked: "Why does the aunt look like this?"
Before the aunt could say anything, a salesman sitting next to her suddenly turned around and said, "Brother, if you need some turnover for your business, I advise you not to borrow it from Ma's house."
Zhang Fei asked curiously: "Why?"
The salesman said: "The head of the Ma family, Ma Tianhao, was once the instructor of the Forbidden Army. He was expelled from the Forbidden Army for committing a crime and was imprisoned for two years. After he came out, he started this pawnshop business. He was an extremely generous man, and the pawnshop gave him Although the level of interest varies from person to person, it is the most fair in Bianjing."
"Yeah?"
Zhang Fei said happily: "It seems that I did not choose the wrong place."
"I'm not finished yet."
The salesman continued: "Although the interest he gives is very fair, if you can't pay it back, his methods are also notoriously ruthless. It is said that there are no bad debts in the Ma family's books so far, so everyone On the surface, you call him Fourth Brother, but secretly you call him Green-faced Judge. Your business needs turnover, which is unstable. If you can't pay it back, you will be doomed. Therefore, I advise you to find another family. "
The aunt nodded and said: "This elder brother is right. If you are not sure that you can pay back, don't go to Ma's house. That green-faced judge is not someone to be trifled with."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Okay, I'll think about it again. Thank you..."
Just as he was about to thank him, a hungover old man opposite suddenly said: "But I also heard that some people went to Ma's house to borrow money, and not only did they get interest free, but they were also given a period of grace."
"Really?" Zhang Fei asked, "Why is this?"
The old man chuckled and said, "No one knows. Maybe the green-faced judge just liked them."
"Yeah?"
Zhang Fei touched his face and said with a smile: "My face should be able to catch the eye of his green-faced judge."
The salesman joked: "Brother, although you are handsome, the green-faced judge is not a woman. Maybe he hates a handsome boy like you. If you want to borrow it, you should also ask the aunt to borrow it."
"Ha ha.....!"
The guests next to him laughed.
The aunt's face turned red and she shouted: "Go, go, finish your meal quickly and leave quickly. You are always making fun of me. It's really unreasonable."
Zhang Fei didn't notice anything, and laughed at himself: "It seems that there is no chance."
"Ha ha..."
Another burst of laughter.
Then these people started talking about the green-faced judge again, and it wasn't until many guests came that everyone gradually stopped talking about it.
Seeing that it was almost done, Zhang Fei and Li Si got up and left.
"Third brother, we'd better not go to Ma's house." Li Siwei said solemnly.
Zhang Fei asked: "Why?"
Li Sidao: "His nickname is Green-faced Judge. He is definitely not someone to be trifled with."
After all, he is from the village, has never seen the world, and is afraid of everything.
Zhang Fei coughed: "Actually...well, I'm not someone to be trifled with either."
Li Si glanced at Zhang Fei and said, "I think Third Brother, you are quite good."
Zhang Fei sighed: "That's because Mrs. Xu's light is so dazzling that it illuminates my shadow side. But we won't go there today."
He had no intention of going originally, because he was rescheduled to meet tomorrow night, which proved that the other party knew that he would cause trouble and came to the door rashly, which was of course not good.
Before taking a few steps, Li Si suddenly stopped and said, "That's right! Third brother, don't you want to rent a house?"
Zhang Fei was stunned, how could he still be in such a mood now, and asked: "Why did you suddenly mention this?"
Li Si hurriedly said: "I have inquired before. The largest fang in the capital is the Chen family fang."
As he spoke, he pointed across the street.
Zhang Fei turned his head and looked, and saw a shop across the street. The door of the shop was two or three as big as the shop next to it, and the word "fang" was hung on the sign.
He didn't say whether he was going or not, he just stared at the shop in a daze, as if he was thinking about something.
At this time, a young man who was sixteen or seventeen years old suddenly came over and said, "You two, do you want to rent a house?"
He has a sharp eye and doesn't even miss the people across the street. He is a good salesman. Zhang Fei glanced at the little tooth man, nodded, and asked, "Is there anything you can introduce?"
Hearing Zhang Fei's accent, Xiao Yalang told him that he was not from Bianliang. He looked at Zhang Fei very openly, and then said: "Brother, if you want to rent this private house, it will be very expensive. At least it will cost more than 100 yuan." For a few years, renting public housing is very cheap.”
Li Si asked anxiously: "How much?"
Xiao Yalang said: "The cheapest renting a public house is only 170 cents a month."
Li Si was surprised and said: "So expensive?"
Xiao Yalang hummed: "If this is too expensive for you, then you should just sleep on the street!"
After all, it’s a monopoly industry, it’s awesome! Zhang Fei said with a smile: "But as far as I know, the only way to rent a public house is to rent it from a shop or home."
Ever since he was ridiculed by Xu Zhiqian, he had studied the relevant real estate laws diligently.
Due to the extremely advanced commercial culture of the Northern Song Dynasty, the population of Bianliang was increasing day by day. There was no supply of houses at all, and civilians had to sleep on the streets. This also greatly affected the appearance of the capital. Therefore, the imperial court decided to build public rental houses and rent them exclusively to low-cost residents. Ordinary people.
To this end, the government has also established a special administrative unit called Dianzhaowu, which is responsible for the rental and maintenance of public housing.
The little Yalang chuckled: "Do you think you can rent a house if you go there?"
Zhang Fei asked: "Can't I rent it?"
"What a beautiful thought you have." Xiao Yalang hummed: "Those who work in the yamen are still waiting, how can it be your turn again."
Zhang Fei asked again: "In other words, can you rent it for me?"
The little tooth man smiled.
Zhang Fei understood immediately.
You don't need to think for sure to know that the shop's housekeeper must have business dealings with their dental shop. After all, the shop's housekeeper has a government background. They cannot decide the price at will. The court has the final say.
But if they cooperate with the dental industry and transfer it, the profits will be huge.
For example, if you rent it to a tooth shop first, and then the tooth shop raises the price and rents it out, won't the profit come from this?
Today, the store's housekeeping account shows an annual income of about 150,000 yuan. The profit is self-evident!
"Ahem!"
Suddenly I heard two coughs.
The little Yalang looked back and saw an old man about fifty years old walking over. He quickly shouted: "Uncle."
The old man came over, waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about this anymore. Just go and do your work."
"Ah? Yes."
Na Yalang glanced at Zhang Fei in surprise, and then left.
The old man cupped his hands to Zhang Fei and said, "Old Zhuo is the owner of this dental shop, Chen Maoqian. I don't know your surname."
"Zhang Fei. My father-in-law just calls me Zhang San."
Zhang Fei immediately bowed his hand.
Chen Maoqian's expression changed slightly, he guided his hand towards the back room and said, "Your Excellency, please come inside."
"Thank you."
Chen Maoqian led Zhang Fei to the back room. After sitting down, someone came to offer tea.
After the servant leaves.
Chen Maoqian smiled and said: "The man just now is my nephew. I originally asked him to greet guests at the door, but I never thought that that kid would actually make the decision without authorization and talk nonsense. I will teach him a lesson later. I hope you won’t get along with me.”
It seems like I still have some power left! Zhang Fei smiled and said: "My father-in-law is serious, I am only looking for a house."
