Fisherman

Zhuang Qingran didn't marry far away, but married a wealthy family in the county. I heard that the two were childhood sweethearts, but they finally got married as lovers.However, Zhao Qian heard that the Liu family that Zhuang Qingran married was in the ceramics business, and that they were able to start the business of these valuables. I'm afraid it's not as simple as a rich family, and the assets must be very strong. Zhuang Youcheng didn't marry his son to a high-ranking official. On the one hand, he was reluctant, and on the other hand, the government and business colluded, which was beneficial to both parties.

In this era, the government does not suppress businessmen, and the status of many wealthy families is no worse than that of the government. Zhuang Youcheng has long taken a fancy to this.The Liu family was on the other side of the dealer's house, with the sound of gongs and drums, there was a long line of welcoming teams, and there were many battles.

At about noon, he left the inn and sat in a small sedan chair to go to the Liu family to have a banquet. The people who went to the banquet to congratulate today are all dignitaries, the guests of the Liu family are merchants, and the guests of the banker are officials. , after he gave the congratulatory gift and went in, he found that they had a happy conversation inside. It seems that this marriage can promote a lot of business cooperation.

Under the guidance of the servants, he found a random place to sit down. He didn't know any of these people, so he could only wait for dinner and go to the county town to take some things back for Brother Zhou. The boy who was thinking about his family was suddenly interrupted by a voice.

"Boss Zhao, it's a pleasure to meet you."

He raised his head in doubt, and saw the person standing in front of him. At first glance, he seemed unfamiliar. After a few more glances, he seemed to have some impressions. He didn't rush to ask who he was, but replied: "It's a pleasure to meet you." .”

"Can I sit next to you?"

"Of course, please sit down."

The talking man in purple robe sat down next to him. To be honest, Zhao Qian didn't know his identity and background, but he had seen this man before. Years ago when he was going to give the gambling house a holiday, he met him in the gambling house. This man, Zhong Jiu also said that he was extremely generous, but he did not expect to meet him again here.

"Here in Xiawei, he is in the silk business. I went to the gambling house in the market a few days ago to play a few games, and I still can't forget it! I don't know if I am lucky enough to meet Boss Zhao."

Looking at this man's face, Zhao Qian estimated that he must be in his forties. He smiled and said, "Boss Wei, you are welcome. It is my honor, Mr. Zhao, to get to know you."

The two laughed a few times tacitly. While waiting for the food to be served, Wei An often talked about opening a silk shop in the market. Zhao Qian was naturally very happy. Some business people came in, and there were more than a dozen shops in the market without knowing it, but they were all small shops, but it was also a good sign. The more people there were, the more prosperous the market was. It will only be more beneficial for a family like him who has established a firm foothold in the early stage.

The eyes of businessmen are really sharp. Presumably Wei also discovered the business opportunities when he went to the market all year round. Since the market is his world, he must welcome like-minded big businessmen like Wei Anchang.

"It's just that I don't know if it's better to rent or buy the original shop in the market, or build a new one?"

Zhao Qian said: "If it is renting, I don't recommend it. In the future, there will be more businessmen in the market, and the rent of this shop will definitely rise. If Boss Wei is in a hurry to open a shop, I have a recommended shop. If you want to build a new one, I will do it too." I can find a construction team for you."

"Boss Zhao is a cheerful person! Hahahaha!"

After the two had a drink, Zhuang Youcheng hurried over.

"Zhao Qian, why are you sitting here? It's easy for me to find." Then, he saw Wei Zaichang beside him again, and said with a smile, "Boss Wei is here too, do you two know each other?"

Wei Zaichang raised his wine glass: "I know you now."

As a county magistrate, Zhuang Youcheng knew all the wealthy households in the county, but seeing that Wei Zaichang hooked up with Zhao Qian so quickly, he was still a little delicate, and he was about to introduce Liu Jiang to Zhao Qian.

The man in wedding dress standing beside Zhuang Youcheng said, "You must be Zhao Qian, right?"

Zhao Qian stood up, no one else would dress like this today except for the groom, Guan'er. He saw that although the groom, Guan'er was not as strong as him, he was not weak, and he was considered a good-looking talent.

"Really." Then he said, "Congratulations Brother Liu."

"You're welcome. I often hear clearly talking about Brother Zhao's husband. The two get along very well. I'm ashamed to be able to see Brother Zhao today."

Zhao Qian smiled politely: "What did Brother Liu say?"

Zhuang Youcheng also laughed and said: "You young people know each other quickly and talk a lot. It just so happens that Liu Jiang is also a businessman, and his wife is also a good friend. You two really should get to know each other better, so that you can move around more easily in the future."

"My lord is right."

A few people talked together, and Zhao Qian really gained a lot from the wedding banquet. Not only did he get to know the two rich families in the county, but they also both wanted to open shops in the market. Walk.

Later in the afternoon, Wei Zaichang originally invited him to his home as a guest, but thinking of the people at home, he really didn't want to delay the time to go back, so he rejected it. Wei Zaichang was not angry at all, and even sent him a lot of excellent silk. , I said that I would go to the market to look at the shops for a while.

Talking about good things, Wei Zaichang had just left the inn, and another servant came to deliver something. It was a gift from Zhuang Qingran to Zhou Geer. He looked at the exquisitely wrapped box and took it in his hand, but the servant did not leave. He was wondering if it was Waiting for some reward, when he wanted to take it out, the servant said: "Boss Zhao, our son said it was for your husband, I hope you let him open it himself."

He couldn't help laughing, Zhuang Qingran's temperament is capable of doing this kind of thing, and he gave Shao Yu some weird things: "Don't worry, I will definitely hand it over to my wife."

After the servant left, he took the gift box, and asked the servant to put the rest of the silk and some porcelain from Liu Jiang in another carriage. He was very light and straight into the carriage.

The original plan was to go back early in the morning, but he was always worried about Brother Zhou. Now that the child is more than nine months old, he may be born at any time. He feels uneasy even if he is not around for a day. Originally, Shaoyu was in a stable mood. I asked the best doctor to check the pulse on time, but when Mrs. Zhou Wang came last time, Shaoyu's mood had a big ups and downs. After talking about the matter, he was still worried, and asked the doctor to check it. He said that there was no major problem, but it was still affected.

He was restless all the way, and he was relieved when the carriage stopped at the gate of the house in the middle of the night. At this point, everyone in the family should rest. There are servants in the house, he will not be at home by then, brother Zhou is a light sleeper, he will definitely get up when he hears the slightest disturbance.

However, when he was about to enter the house, it was not as quiet as he had imagined. The sound of hurried footsteps was cut off by the gate. He only noticed not to wake up the people inside, but unexpectedly, the people inside were awake. Not good, hurried through the corridor and ran towards the main house.

Coincidentally, he bumped into Wang Tian who was in a hurry: "Master! Why did you come back today, Master?"

He didn't have time to explain so much, he just grabbed Wang Tian's shoulder: "What happened at home? Did something happen to Shao Yu?"

"Everyone just went to bed, and Shi Lang suddenly had a stomachache. He sent someone to ask for a midwife. It's been an hour now, and the baby hasn't been born yet!"

After Zhao Qian heard this, he was even more anxious. Fortunately, he came back overnight. If something happened to Brother Zhou, he would hate himself to death. He rushed to the main house where Brother Zhou was staying, and now the servants of the family were surrounded Then, he was about to rush in, but Xiao He grabbed him: "Master, it's not convenient to go in now."

"Why is it inconvenient, I'll go in and see Shaoyu."

"How can a man not shy away from giving birth to a child?" Wang Tian caught up. He knew that Master was worried about Shi Lang, but he couldn't break the custom: "You think it's nothing, but in the future, others will talk about Shi Lang."

Hearing what Wang Tian said, he became a little more rational, so he stopped, and could only walk back and forth outside the house. He could faintly hear Zhou Geer's painful voice. He felt that every minute and every second was extremely difficult. After an unknown amount of time, a child's cry pierced the silent night, and at the same time shattered the stones hanging on everyone's chests.

Zhao Qian's eyes lit up, and he asked in a daze, "Did you give birth?"

Xiao He smiled all over her face: "Master, I gave birth!"

"Then can I go in and see Shaoyu?"

The midwife called out from the room: "Master Zhao, you can come in and see the baby!"

He rushed in quickly, the room was filled with the smell of a child who had been born, the newborn was wrapped in cotton cloth, and was screaming, the midwife was holding the child with a smile and was about to hand it to him, but he went straight Go up to the bed.

Brother Zhou's complexion was very pale, his hair was already wet with sweat, and his clear eyes were full of tiredness now. He sat on the edge of the bed, took the boy's wet and cold hand distressedly, and said distressedly: "It's hard work!" is you!"

"Brother Zhao, why did you come back early?" Brother Zhou's voice was weak, and he was a little surprised. Thinking that brother Zhao has been guarding outside.

"It's a good thing you came back early, otherwise you would be the only one." He touched the boy's face.

The midwife is really embarrassed to disturb the couple, but she has to look at the children. She has delivered countless babies in the market, and this is the first time she has encountered such a situation. When a man enters the delivery room, he is not the first to look after the child. Instead, he feels distressed first. Husband, that woman brother didn't experience this kind of experience, but this Mrs. Zhao's family is very lucky. He met such a good husband, and he was proud of himself, and gave birth to a boy in no time.

"Master Zhao, Zhou Fulang, take a look at the child, he is a big fat boy!"

The child was stuffed over, and Zhao Qian reluctantly withdrew his hand from Brother Zhou, and was forced to catch the child. Looking at the dark and small cub in the swaddle, he couldn't help turning his eyes to the midwife: "It's the kid, but the big one!" fat?

The midwife seemed to see his intentions, and said with a smile: "Master Zhao, I have delivered countless babies, and the young master is already a child in excellent health."

Zhao Qian seemed to believe it or not, and showed the child to Brother Zhou: "Come on, look at the child."

Brother Zhou touched the child's face and smiled gently: "Brother Zhao is in such good health, the child will definitely be as tall and good-looking as Brother Zhao in the future."

"It's not good to have a fierce face like mine. It will be difficult to find a wife in the future."

When these words came out, everyone in the room was amused.

The servants were all whispering, usually the master had a tiger face, very majestic, but also really scary, but after having a child, it was different, he would tell jokes.