Wealth and glory seek stability

A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. It seems that they are well prepared this time, so we have to go even if we don’t want to.

Jian Xi nodded, "Okay, lead the way."

The decoration of Dingfengshan is not as good as that of Tianxianglou in Beijing, but it is more elegant.

Jian Xi walked in front, with Jin Hu and Hua Rong following closely behind and guarding on both sides.

Canglan Pavilion on the second floor.

"Sir, my master is inside."

Jian Xi pushed the door open, and Hua Rong and the other person behind her were blocked by the shopkeeper. "Please wait outside."

"Then just wait. I don't believe that Wanji Rice Shop would dare to rob you for money and kill you." Jian Xi said half-jokingly.

"Yes, master."

The two of them seemed like the most loyal guards, standing steadily at the door. Hua Rong was carrying a knife, and it was obvious that he was not someone to be trifled with.

When the waiter who served the food walked to the door, he was terrified.

Jian Xi entered the room. A young man stood with his hands down. He had a scholarly air. He was wearing a tiger-skin cloak that covered his slender figure. The beard on his face exuded the charm of a mature man. He spoke in a deep voice, "My name is Cui Ping. May I know your name, sir?"

Jian Xi was a little lost in thought, but was brought back to reality by a voice, "I am... Shen Xiao."

This Cui Ping is not bad looking, and her aesthetic taste is just right, and her voice is nice too.

What a damn contrast!

She had absolutely no resistance to this kind of mature man.

"Mr. Shen, you are so polite. Please forgive my intrusion. This Wanji Rice Shop is my property. The rice shops in Pingjiang Prefecture are all connected. I am just curious why Mr. Shen sends people to guard the rice shop every day, and what are these two people recording?" Cui Ping casually pointed out what Jian Xi and the others had done in the past few days.

"I want to open a rice shop in Pingjiang Prefecture." Seeing that there was nothing to hide, Jian Xi simply told the reason.

She didn't know that there were connections between rice shops in the same place, and she thought that there was only competition among the same peers.

Cui Ping turned his head and chuckled, "Mr. Shen is really quick to speak, but you haven't answered my question yet. What exactly are you sending people to record?"

Jian Xi was distracted by Cui Ping's smile. She took a sip of tea to hide her awkwardness. She said, "It's just to record some basic information about the rice shop, such as the types of rice sold in the shop, the prices, and the approximate daily income. After getting a rough idea, it will be convenient for me to choose the location and set the price later. Why? Pingjiang Prefecture does not allow business like this?"

These are not secrets either.

Cui Ping thought about it carefully and understood the relationship. He couldn't help but admire, "Mr. Shen is really smart. This way, the newly opened rice shop can also control costs and save a lot of effort. It's great!"

"Is this what Master Cui asked me to come for?"

"Not entirely. I'm just curious. My subordinates reported to me that they waited for two days before they met Mr. Shen's subordinates at Wanji Rice Shop. That's when we met by chance. If Mr. Shen doesn't mind, I can introduce you to the Chamber of Commerce of the Pingjiang Prefecture Grain Store."

Jian Xi was a little hesitant. Is there such a good thing in the world?

Could this person have any other purpose?

Cui Ping saw Jian Xi's concerns and explained, "Mr. Shen, please don't misunderstand. I am an old acquaintance of the Chamber of Commerce's president, Mr. Ge, and it's just a small favor. I think you are a talent, and the grain business is an important transaction. If there is a chance in the future, we will have to cooperate. I am doing this to establish a good relationship."

Jian Xi was skeptical, but she still accepted the favor, thinking that it would be a shame not to take advantage of an opportunity. "Thank you very much."

Cui Ping picked up the teacup and offered a toast, "I'm offering tea instead of wine to Master Shen."

Jian Xi picked up the teacup and returned the greeting, "Please!"

"The dishes at Dingfengshan are the most authentic local dishes in Pingjiang Prefecture. Please try them."

Jian Xi picked up a piece of stir-fried bamboo shoots with chopsticks. The stir-fry was light and tasty, and the fragrance of the bamboo shoots was not lost. "It's really good."

The dishes on the table are all Jian Xi's favorites.

Cui Ping smiled and said, "Then eat more."

Jian Xi was already hungry, so she started eating with relish.

Since she started practicing martial arts, her appetite has increased and she has grown taller.

After the meal, I realized that Cui Ping didn't move much.

"Thank you, Mr. Cui, for your hospitality." It was impossible to feel embarrassed. After years of experience, Jian Xi's face had become as thick as the corner of a city wall.

"You are Welcome."

"I'll treat you to a meal next time I have the chance."

"it is good."

Cui Ping agreed immediately, but Jian Xi was stunned.

Shouldn't a normal person politely decline and then haggle for a while before agreeing? How could this person be so shameless?

At this point she had long forgotten what she had done.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Cui Ping asked about Jian Xi's residence. They agreed to meet again next time they had time, and then Jian Xi said goodbye.

Cui Ping walked to the window and watched Jian Xi and the two guards walking away, and only looked away when they disappeared around the corner of the street.

"Greetings, master." The owner of Wanji Rice Shop pushed the door open and walked in.

"Get up, Uncle Wan."

"Master, that boy is just an unknown person, why do you value him so much?"

Cui Ping played with the ring in his hand, and said calmly, "Don't worry about this matter. Tell the Pingjiang Chamber of Commerce that Shen Xiao and his group want to open a rice shop. Don't stop them. I will introduce him to President Ge of the Chamber of Commerce in a few days."

Although Wan Bo was puzzled, he still agreed: "Yes,

When does the master plan to return to the capital? Madam has written to urge him several times. The New Year is coming soon, and the master must return to the capital before the end of the year. "

"No hurry, go down."

Wan Bo wanted to say something, but finally stepped back.

Cui Ping opened the box at hand, revealing a white mask inside.

There is a layer of velvet under the mask, which shows how much the owner cherishes it. The mask is picked up by a bony hand, on which only a simple smiling face is outlined with black lines.

There were complex emotions in his eyes, like nostalgia, like joy...

finally--

meet again.

Cui Ping was Gao Yunhuai. After he returned to Jiangnan, he changed his name to Cui Ping and took over some of the business left by his father.

After not seeing each other for a few years, he noticed a few people when Jian Xi was asking around in Pingjiang Prefecture about the price of grain.

Gao Yunhuai recognized Jian Xi at a glance.

She grew taller and thinner.

I didn't expect this to be the scene when we met again.

Gao Yunhuai raised his hand and touched his cheek, and what he felt was a face full of beard.

Thinking of the words that Jian Xi used to reject him, he still vividly remembered. He did not dare to take the risk of revealing his identity, fearing that Jian Xi would hate him and avoid him if she knew his identity.

Several years of settling down did not make him forget Jian Xi. Instead, when he woke up in the middle of the night, he missed her even more.

He was sure now that he liked her.

It was good that Jian Xi didn't recognize him. They could get to know each other again with new identities. At least Jian Xi didn't hate him just now.

There were even several times when his gazes were a little evasive.

I guess you don't have any negative feelings towards me, right?