Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

After losing his land deed, Wang Zhiqiang rushed off to find Lü Wencai. He ran all the way, panting, and arrived at the yamen (government office).

Wang Zhiqiang shouted at the yamen runners at the door, "Quickly, let me see Lord Lü!"

The constable glanced at him and said, "Lord Lü is not here."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhiqiang stamped his feet anxiously: "What should I do? I have something important to discuss with him!"

The constable said helplessly, "Manager Wang, Lord Lü really isn't here. Why don't you come back later?"

Wang Zhiqiang wouldn't listen and insisted on barging in: "No, I'll wait for him to come back here!"

The constable quickly stopped him: "Manager Wang, please don't make things difficult for me. This yamen is not a place you can just barge into."

Wang Zhiqiang's eyes widened in anger: "I'm a respectable person in this city. Now that such a big thing has happened and Lord Lü isn't here, you have to come up with a solution for me!"

At this moment, an older yamen runner came over and said, "Manager Wang, please calm down. Lord Lü has indeed gone out on business and will probably not be back until evening. Why don't you go back first, and I'll send someone to inform you as soon as Lord Lü returns?"

After thinking it over, Wang Zhiqiang had no other choice but to say, "Alright, once Lord Lü returns, you must not forget to inform me!"

After saying this, Wang Zhiqiang left the yamen with a heavy heart.

Back home, Wang Zhiqiang was restless, pacing back and forth in the house.

"What will happen if this land deed is lost? It's a huge fortune!" Wang Zhiqiang kept muttering to himself.

He waited until evening, but still received no news from the government office. Wang Zhiqiang couldn't wait any longer and prepared to go to the government office again.

Wang Zhiqiang waited for a long time, until it was already dark. The lights in the government office were gradually lit up, but Lord Lü still did not appear.

The officials began packing up to go home. A minor clerk, carrying a bundle, couldn't help but chuckle as he passed Wang Zhiqiang, whispering to his companion, "Look at Wang Zhiqiang, standing there like a wooden stake, really thinking Lord Lü will solve his problem right away!"

Another minor official chimed in with a snicker, "Exactly! Doesn't he realize how busy Lord Lü is? How could he possibly see him so quickly? I think he's just lost his mind!"

Wang Zhiqiang overheard their whispers, his face turning pale and then red, but he couldn't lash out, so he could only glare at them fiercely.

Just then, a chubby constable swaggered over, saw Wang Zhiqiang, and deliberately said loudly, "Oh, isn't this Master Wang? What are you doing here? Do you think this government office gate is your own backyard?"

The bailiffs nearby burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Wang Zhiqiang gritted his teeth in anger, "You dog of a lackey, stop spouting nonsense!"

The fat constable didn't seem to care. "Oh dear, is Manager Wang angry? I wouldn't dare offend you. Just keep waiting, maybe Lord Lü will fall from the sky to see you soon!" With that, he walked away with a grin.

Wang Zhiqiang clenched his fists, feeling incredibly angry, but there was nothing he could do.

After a while, a tall, thin constable came out and, seeing Wang Zhiqiang, said in a sarcastic tone, "Manager Wang, you've been waiting so long, your eyes are practically popping out, aren't they? It's a pity, Lord Lü probably won't be coming today."

Wang Zhiqiang roared, "Shut your stinking mouth!"

The tall, thin constable curled his lip and said, "Hmph, I'm trying to give you some advice, but you don't appreciate it. If you're going to waste your time waiting, you might as well go home and get some sleep."

At this moment, an old constable came over and, seemingly out of kindness, advised, "Manager Wang, you should go back first. Perhaps Lord Lü will be available tomorrow. It's not good for you to just stay here idly."

Wang Zhiqiang sighed helplessly, "Sigh, I'm just in a hurry!"

The old constable shook his head. "There's no use in being anxious. This government office isn't yours to run."

Just then, a young constable ran out, smiling, and said, "Manager Wang, look at you, you've been waiting so long your hair is almost white. Why don't you put on a show for us to cheer us up? Maybe Lord Lü will be in a good mood and come out to see you."

Everyone laughed again.

Wang Zhiqiang finally couldn't hold back any longer, "You bunch of bastards, just you wait! When I see Lord Lü, you'll all be in for a world of hurt!"

However, everyone ignored his threats and left the government office laughing and joking. Only Wang Zhiqiang remained, waiting helplessly in the darkness.

Wang Zhiqiang finally couldn't hold back any longer and went back cursing.

After making sure no one was around, Lü Wencai sneaked out of the back gate of the government office. At that moment, a sedan chair arrived in front of him. Lü Wencai waved to the sedan chair bearers and said, "Go to Huiyanlou."

The sedan chair bearers lifted the sedan chair and hurried towards the direction of Huiyanlou.

Sitting in the sedan chair, Lü Wencai thought to himself with a smug smile: "Hmph, let Wang Zhiqiang wait patiently. I don't have time to deal with him."

Upon arriving at Huiyanlou, Lü Wencai alighted from his sedan chair and swaggered inside.

Upon seeing that it was Lü Wencai, the waiter in the restaurant hurriedly bowed and greeted him: "Lord Lü, please come upstairs. A private room has been prepared for you."

Lu Wencai nodded and followed the waiter upstairs.

Upon entering the private room, several people were already seated. They all rose and bowed upon seeing Lü Wencai.

"Lord Lü, you've finally arrived," one of them said with a smile.

Lu Wencai plopped down and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."

“Not at all, it’s an honor for us to have Lord Lü here,” the other person quickly replied.

Everyone started toasting and drinking, creating a lively atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, Lü Wencai was already somewhat drunk.

"Lord Lü, Wang Zhiqiang has been contacting you recently. Is it about that piece of land?" someone asked tentatively.

Lu Wencai let out a burp and said, "Hmph, that guy is as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, I'm just ignoring him."

Everyone joined in the laughter.

"Lord Lü is wise. Let him suffer for a few days and let him know what's what."

Lu Wencai smiled smugly and drank another glass of wine.

Just then, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and a person ran in, panting.

Upon hearing someone say that Wang Zhiqiang had arrived, Lü Wencai immediately spilled a mouthful of wine on his pants and asked in a panic, "What? Wang Zhiqiang is here?"

The man said again, "No, it's not Wang Zhiqiang."

Enraged, Lü Wencai slapped him across the face and cursed, "You idiot, you can't even speak properly! You almost scared the soul out of me!"

The man who had been hit covered his face and said aggrievedly, "Please calm down, sir. I was in a hurry and said the wrong thing."

Lu Wencai glared at him and said irritably, "Then who is it? Explain yourself!"

Lu Wencai kicked the man down and said, "You better find out the details and don't come back here to report, or I'll make sure you starve for a year!"

The man was kicked to the ground, wincing in pain, but dared not utter a sound. He quickly got up and replied meekly, "Yes, yes, sir, I understand, I'll go and do it right away."

Lu Wencai, still furious, pointed at his nose and yelled, "Go and come back right now! If you don't handle this well, you'll be sorry!"

The man hurried to the door and saw someone carrying several gift boxes walk in. He stopped the man and asked, "Who are you?"

After being stopped, Wu Yong said to him, "You don't recognize me? I, no, no, I am Zhao Tianming, aren't I, aren't I?"

The man frowned, looking Wu Yong up and down with suspicion, and said, "Zhao Tianming? Never heard of him. What are you doing here?"

Wu Yong quickly smiled and said, "Brother, you must be very forgetful. I've come to visit Lord Lü."

The man remained unmoved, his face cold as he said, "Visit Lord Lü? Do you think you can just see Lord Lü whenever you want?"

Wu Yong quickly handed the gift box in his hand to the man and said, "Brother, please be kind and make an exception. I really have urgent business with Lord Lü."

The man glanced at the gift box, his expression softening slightly, but he still said, "Lord Lü is busy right now, how could he have time to see you?"

Wu Yong hurriedly said, "Brother, I'll only take up Lord Lü's time for a moment. Please inform him that Lord Lü will definitely be willing to see me."

The man hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, you wait here, I'll go ask."

Wu Yong nodded repeatedly, standing at the door and craning his neck to look inside.

After a while, the man came out and said, "Lord Lü wants you to come in."

Wu Yong was overjoyed and quickly followed the man inside, carrying the gift box.

Upon entering the room, Lü Wencai saw Wu Yong and asked, "Who are you? What do you want with me?"

Wu Yong hurriedly put down the gift box, bowed and said, "Lord Lü, I am Wu Yong. I have long admired your reputation and have come to pay my respects today."

Lu Wencai said impatiently, "Stop talking nonsense and just say what you want to say."

Wu Yong glanced around, then leaned closer to Lü Wencai and whispered, "Lord Lü, I have a deal that can make you rich..."

Upon hearing that Wu Yong had a way to make him rich, Lü Wencai's attitude immediately brightened. He had someone bring Wu Yong a stool so he could eat and chat. Wu Yong didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a wine cup to drink with Lü Wencai.

During the meal, Wu Yong said with great enthusiasm, "Lord Lü, do you know that wasteland in the east of the city?"

Lu Wencai picked up a piece of food and mumbled, "Hmm, I've heard about it. Why?"

Wu lied and said there was a mine beneath that piece of land. Upon hearing this, Lü Wencai perked up and hurriedly asked, "What kind of mine?"

Wu Yong said it might be a silver mine. Upon hearing this, Lü Wencai cursed inwardly, "Wang Zhiqiang, no wonder this kid was in such a hurry to refuse to sign the land deed, it turns out he wants to make a fortune here."

Lu Wencai's face was gloomy as he said to Wu Yong, "This Wang Zhiqiang is quite good at hiding his true intentions; we almost got fooled by him."

Wu Yong fanned the flames from the side: "My lord, Wang Zhiqiang clearly doesn't respect you and wants to take all this wealth for himself."

Lu Wencai said angrily, "Hmph, he's dreaming! Now that I know, he can forget about getting his hands on this mine."

Wu Yong chimed in, "That's right, sir. You must think of a way to prevent Wang Zhiqiang from succeeding."

Lu Wencai frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Go and investigate the specific situation of that place, and how much information Wang Zhiqiang actually has."