Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

Zhao Tianming went to great lengths and used all his connections to finally rescue Song Yashi.

When Song Jiang learned that his brother had been rescued, he was overwhelmed with gratitude and held Zhao Tianming's hand tightly, saying, "My benefactor, your kindness is immense, and I have no way to repay you!"

Zhao Tianming waved his hand and said, "It's a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."

Song Jiang quickly said, "My benefactor is so kind. May I ask your honorable name?"

Zhao Tianming clasped his hands in greeting and said, "My name is Zhao Tianming."

Upon hearing this, Song Jiang's eyes widened in disbelief. He then slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Oh my! So the person standing before me is the renowned Brother Zhao Tianming! I've heard so much about you!"

Zhao Tianming was taken aback, wondering how Song Jiang could have mispronounced his name. Just as he was about to correct him, Song Jiang continued, "I have long heard of Brother Zhao's chivalrous spirit, and seeing it today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved!"

Helpless, Zhao Tianming could only smile wryly and say, "Brother Song, you flatter me."

Song Jiang laughed heartily and said, "Brother Zhao, from now on, you are my brother, Song Jiang!"

Zhao Tianming, a forthright man, said, "It is my great fortune to be able to become sworn brothers with Brother Song!"

The two immediately gathered soil to make incense and swore an oath of brotherhood.

After the sworn brotherhood ceremony, Song Jiang noticed that Zhao Tianming looked worried and quickly asked, "Brother Zhao, what's wrong? Why do you look so distressed?"

Zhao Tianming sighed and said, "Brother Song, you don't know this, but my restaurant has recently been sabotaged, and business has plummeted!"

Upon hearing this, Song Jiang waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, let me, Song Jiang, devise a plan for you!"

Zhao Tianming said with a wry smile, "Brother Song, what can you do?"

Song Jiang said mysteriously, "Brother Zhao, don't underestimate me. I've been wandering the Jianghu for so many years, what haven't I seen? In my opinion, we should do this first... and then do that..."

Song Jiang spoke with great enthusiasm, gesturing wildly, while Zhao Tianming listened from the side, completely bewildered.

"Brother Song, will your method work?" Zhao Tianming asked skeptically.

Song Jiang patted his chest and assured him, "Brother Zhao, don't worry, I, Song Jiang, will take care of it."

With Song Jiang's assurance, Zhao Tianming felt relieved.

The two chatted back and forth, getting more and more animated, making everyone around them burst into laughter.

Seeing that Song Jiang and Zhao Tianming were chatting happily, Li Kui came over and said to Song Jiang, "Brother Song, I also deserve credit for saving you this time."

Song Jiang glared at Li Kui and said irritably, "You black bastard, shut your mouth. You're good for nothing but ruining things. All you know how to do is use brute force."

Upon hearing this, Li Kui became displeased and retorted with a stiff neck, "What did I do wrong? I did a lot of work!"

Song Jiang frowned and said, "You call that helping? You're just making things worse!"

Li Kui retorted defiantly, "Then, when dealing with these scoundrels, fists are much more effective than reasoning!"

Song Jiang waved his hand and said helplessly, "You, don't mess things up. This is none of your business."

Li Kui didn't care about any of that and still said loudly, "In my opinion, we should corner Wang Zhiqiang, beat him up, and make him submit. Then he won't dare to mess with Manager Zhao anymore."

Song Jiang stamped his feet in anger and said, "You fool, all you know is fighting and killing. After you hurt him, do you think the imperial court will care?"

Li Kui snorted dismissively, "The imperial court? I'm not afraid! At worst, I'll just join the Liangshan bandits!"

Song Jiang shouted, "All you know is Liangshan, Liangshan! Can't you use your brain before you act?"

Li Kui muttered, "Use your brain? My brain doesn't work well, my fists do!"

Zhao Tianming, who was watching the two arguing, quickly advised, "Brother Song, Brother Li is just trying to be kind."

Song Jiang sighed and said, "Brother Zhao, you don't know, Li Kui is a reckless person. I'm afraid he'll cause a big disaster."

Li Kui's eyes widened, and he said, "How was I reckless? I was just trying to avenge you!"

Song Jiang pointed at Li Kui and said, "You still have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't acted impulsively, things wouldn't have become so complicated."

Li Kui scratched his head and said, "I didn't think that much at the time. I just couldn't help it when I saw them bullying people."

Song Jiang shook his head helplessly and said, "You're always like this. Think about the consequences before you do anything in the future, and don't throw your fists at the drop of a hat."

Li Kui pouted and said, "I know, I know, Brother Song, you're just too long-winded."

Song Jiang angrily said, "You black bastard, you still don't know how to repent!"

Zhao Tianming said with a smile, "Alright, alright, stop arguing. The key is to think about how to solve the problem at hand."

After calming himself down, Song Jiang said, "Brother Zhao is right. We can't just keep arguing here."

Li Kui also quieted down and said, "Then what should we do?"

After thinking for a moment, Song Jiang said, "We need to plan this carefully and can no longer act rashly."

Li Kui muttered, "I'll listen to Brother Song."

The three fell into deep thought and began to discuss how to deal with the situation.

As the three were discussing, Wu Yong entered. He waved a feather fan, a thoughtful expression on his face.

When Song Jiang saw Wu Yong arrive, he quickly said, "Scholar Wu, you've come at the right time. We're just planning how to solve the problem of supplying goods to Brother Zhao's restaurant."

Wu Yong nodded, sat down to the side, and said, "I would like to hear the details."

The group started discussing amongst themselves again. After thinking for a while, Song Jiang said to Zhao Tianming, "Brother Zhao, regarding the live fish, I can talk to Brother Zhang Shun. He and his brother Zhang Heng will catch some fish in the river and bring them to you. These two brothers are excellent swimmers and are both public-spirited. They are not afraid of Yin Tianxi and his gang, and they don't get along with Yin Tianxi anyway. Just look after them, Brother Zhao."

Zhao Tianming patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Brother Song, they're all family. I will definitely not treat them unfairly."

Just then, Li Kui smacked his lips and said, "What about those wild game?"

Wu Yong smiled slightly and said, "Brother Li Kui, don't worry. I've heard that Xie Zhen and Xie Bao are brothers from a hunter family. I suppose you can buy some from them."

Zhao Tianming said, "I don't know these two brothers."

Wu Yong, waving his feather fan, said, "Manager Zhao, there's no need to worry. These two brothers are generous and righteous. I've met them a few times. As long as we sincerely invite them, they will definitely help us."

Song Jiang chimed in, "Yes, Brother Zhao, with us here, we'll definitely help you resolve this supply issue."

Li Kui shouted from the side, "I can help too, don't forget about me!"

Everyone laughed.

Wu Yong continued, "However, the details still need to be carefully planned. We need to send someone to communicate with Brother Zhang Shun and Brothers Xie Zhen and Xie Bao to confirm the quantity and time, so as not to delay things."

Zhao Tianming nodded in agreement: "Scholar Wu has considered everything thoroughly."

Song Jiang said, "Then this matter will be handled by Brother Wu Yong."

Wu Yong replied, "Okay, I'll take care of it right away."

After saying this, Wu Yong got up to leave.

Li Kui added, "Don't mess it up, I'm still waiting for some good wine and food!"

The crowd burst into laughter again.

Wu Yong glanced helplessly at Li Kui and said, "Brother Li Kui, don't worry, you'll get your share."

Afterwards, Wu Yong hurriedly left to arrange the supply of goods.

Inside the room, Song Jiang, Zhao Tianming, and Li Kui continued discussing their plans in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Yin Tianxi sat in the teahouse, legs crossed, leisurely sipping his tea, secretly pleased with himself: "Hmph, Zhao Tianming, I don't think your restaurant will last much longer!"

Just then, a servant rushed in, panting, and said, "Master, something terrible has happened!"

Yin Tianxi frowned and said unhappily, "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and unruly! What's wrong with it?"

The waiter stammered, "Zhao Tianming's restaurant... is saved!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Tianxi sat up abruptly, slamming his teacup down on the table, splashing tea everywhere: "What? Explain yourself!"

The waiter swallowed hard and said, "Song Jiang has arranged for someone to supply Zhao Tianming with fresh seafood. Zhang Shun and Zhang Heng immediately sent him a basket of lively river fish, and now the restaurant's business is booming!"

Yin Tianxi's face turned red with anger, his eyes wide as saucers: "What? How is this possible! Song Jiang and his men actually dared to ruin my plans!"

He flipped the table over, scattering teapots and teacups all over the floor: "I'm so angry! I'm so angry!"

Everyone else in the teahouse was too frightened to utter a sound by his sudden outburst of anger.

Yin Tianxi spun around in place a few times, cursing incessantly: "Zhao Tianming, Song Jiang, you just wait! I won't let you get away with this!"

He was panting heavily when he yelled at the servant, "Come on, let's go see!"

The servant followed him timidly as Yin Tianxi stormed towards Zhao Tianming's restaurant.

Yin Tianxi quietly arrived near Zhao Tianming's restaurant and hid in a corner to observe. He saw people coming and going at the restaurant entrance, with a constant stream of guests and laughter coming from all directions.

He saw the waiters bustling about, carrying dishes and wine throughout the hall. The guests ate with rosy cheeks, praising the food highly. This lively and bustling scene infuriated Yin Tianxi.

"Hmph, this Zhao Tianming has actually made the restaurant popular again!" Yin Tianxi gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with jealousy and anger.

He turned to the servant beside him and roared, "Go and find out who supplied Zhao Tianming with the fresh produce! I'll make them pay! They dare to oppose me; I'll never let them get away with this!"

The servant trembled at his ferocious expression and quickly nodded, "Yes, sir, I'll go and investigate right away."

Yin Tianxi glared fiercely at the restaurant, as if he wanted to devour it whole, plotting how to exact his revenge.

Yin Tianxi instructed his servant to inform Zhang San and the others that once they found the person who delivered the fresh produce, they should teach them a lesson.