During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

The waiter knocked on the door, and the person inside angrily shouted at the person outside, "Who is it?" The waiter bowed and scraped as he addressed the customer inside, "This gentleman is someone sent by Miss Qin. She says she wants to see you all."

The people inside stirred. Master Chen opened the door and looked at Uncle Li in front of him, saying, "You're Qin Shuangshuang's man, right? I've seen you before."

Uncle Li nodded, "This is what Miss Qin asked me to teach you. She's a bit busy, so she couldn't come over. Please take a look as soon as possible, and I'll take the message back to inform her."

What if it turns out to be Qin Shuangshuang's people?

Master Wang hurried over and said to Uncle Li, "Since you're here, come in and have a seat."

The waiter went to fetch another set of bowls and chopsticks; we must not neglect this distinguished guest.

The waiter nodded and hurriedly went downstairs to bring up bowls and chopsticks as instructed by Master Wang. Now, only the five of them remained in the room.

At this moment, Master Wang said to Uncle Li, "You said you were sent by Qin Shuangshuang? Is there anything else?"

Uncle Li shook his head. "When Miss Qin handed me this letter, she looked quite happy. I guess it's something good. You all take a look and see what it is, so I can hear some good news too."

At this moment, Master Chen opened the letter and read it. Then, the corners of his mouth gradually turned up. Master Yu said to Master Chen, "What did Qin Shuangshuang say that made you so happy, brother? Why don't you tell us so that everyone can hear it?"

Master Chen stroked his beard and said to them, "Miss Qin said that a distinguished guest from the capital has pulled a fast one on him. He wants us to work with him. What do you all think?"

The wealthy man kept asking him, "What kind of good business is it? Tell me about it."

The wealthy man said, "It is precisely what you consider filthy that is the cursed devil's tongue."

She now wants to buy up large quantities of konjac. Qin Shuangshuang has caused a sensation throughout the city with her konjac powder, but the news hasn't spread far.

Later, we'll have a serious talk with the heads of the nearby chambers of commerce in various counties about this matter. We'll buy all the konjac from them at a low price. Qin Shuangshuang said she'll split any profits she makes with us.

Upon hearing this from outside, Yu pondered for a while before finally raising his head. "So that's how it is. I must say, this little girl doesn't mistreat those who cooperate with her. She knew right away that it would be a 50/50 split. That's good, it makes everyone feel relieved and satisfied."

Wang, however, was puzzled and said to Chen, "Why would she still touch that cursed thing? Will her business partner be willing to do this? If their patron doesn't agree, even if we collect all the konjac taro in the country, it won't make a difference."

Master Chen smiled calmly, "Qin Shuangshuang has already resolved that matter, so we don't need to worry. We just need to do as she says and collect what he wants."

Then, send someone to take it to her house.

Master Wang nodded and said, "Since Qin Shuangshuang has already thought it through and made up her mind, she must have reached a consensus with the other party. Well then, let's do as she says. We should ask me to make preparations first."

Master Chen turned his head and looked at Uncle Li beside him, saying, "It's not easy for you to come all this way. Take these wines back and drink them later. Seeing that you are a strong and righteous man, you can be considered half a brother to us from now on."

Uncle Li looked surprised and quickly waved his hand, saying to him, "Gentlemen, you are too kind. You are all wealthy people. Why are you saying such nice things to a commoner like me?"

I'm an honest man, I'll listen to whatever you say. I thank you for the wine, and I'll be grateful if there's an opportunity in the future. If you have any confidential information that you need me to inform Miss Qin, please write a letter and I'll deliver it to her. I will certainly not let her fall into the hands of others.”

Upon hearing this, Master Chen realized that Uncle Li was indeed a sensible person. Without any hesitation, he said to him, "That's exactly what I was thinking. Please wait for me a moment."

Master Chen then left his seat and went to the side, where he began to draw and write at the desk. Li Shu, who couldn't understand the words, looked at the other masters and they all pulled him to the table, poured him several cups of wine, and said enthusiastically, "You are Qin Shuangshuang's favorite, and we will certainly treat you as an honored guest in the future. According to what my brother said, we will naturally consider you as half a brother. From now on, you should work hard for Qin Shuangshuang and for us, and we will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Li replied without hesitation, “Gentlemen, I am already deeply honored that you have this idea. I have always regarded Shuangshuang as my savior.”

"Don't worry, I will treat him as the most important person in my life. He's practically my little master, so whatever you say goes."

The group nodded in agreement. Master Chen finished writing the letter and handed it to Uncle Li, saying, "Since you are the person she trusts most, quickly give him this document. We will definitely meet with her tomorrow; just tell her to wait peacefully at home."

"If you need anything else, just let us know, and we won't worry about the rest."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Li quickly nodded and said to him, "That's good. With kind and righteous people like you helping her, our lives will definitely become more prosperous."

After Master Chen saw him off, Master Yu stood up and said to Master Chen, "It seems that Qin Shuangshuang is a good person. It's time for us to deepen our cooperative relationship with Qin Shuangshuang."

Master Chen nodded and said, "Qin Shuangshuang is a smart person. I believe she will be able to lead everyone forward well in the future."

Master Wang sighed, hesitating and then trying to reassure himself, "She usually handles these things with ease and does a very good job. I hope this time we can give that arrogant and conceited chairman from the neighboring county a good slap in the face. He had already lost this time, but I didn't expect him to still be able to turn the tide."

She's truly cunning and shrewd, but the thought that we old foxes would be controlled by that little brat Qin Shuangshuang again fills me with some resentment.

Master Yu just smiled and said, "Second Brother, don't take these thoughts to heart. You have to believe that she can lead the whole county forward. We will definitely make a fortune. That's more important than anything else."

Master Chen found this very reasonable. “Fourth brother is right. Besides, I have heard some rumors from my advisors in the capital. The current crown prince is trying to get the silver from the national treasury to the hands of the local chambers of commerce. We must protect our chamber of commerce first, and we must not let that old fox, the current chairman, destroy it.”

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Qin Shuangshuang was looking at the blueprints on the table when Lu Jun, who was drinking tea next to her, said, "You'd better think this through. What you want is no different from a steamer."