The happy life of a prodigal

Wang Baole hitched a ride with Fang Xiu, successfully won the pro-military review project, and made a lot of money during the nearly half-month-long pro-military review.

The income of half a month is almost comparable to the income of the previous two or three months.

According to Fang Xiu's instructions, he took out a lot of money and built some theaters in various parts of the capital.

After the theater is completed, it will be a huge profit.

And all this...

They were all brought to him by Fang Xiu.

Wang Baole is a smart person, he knew that if Fang Xiu and the Fang family behind him hadn't supported him.

Not to mention such an important thing as a pro-military review, even if there are so few theaters in the capital, it is absolutely impossible for him to successfully build them without being blocked by anyone.

You must know that many things, especially in the capital, the most prosperous place in Chu State, many things cannot be done with money.

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants are the last class. If there are no scholars, nothing counts.

Therefore, he has silently made a decision, hugging his thigh tightly, that is, the one in front of him, Fang Xiu, Young Master Fang.

Fang Xiu was no stranger to Wang Baole's flattering attitude, and his expression didn't change much, and then he said, "Bao Le, if you have anything to say...

Is something wrong with the theater, or is there something wrong with my young master's money? "

Hearing this, Wang Baole hurriedly replied: "Master, I misunderstood. The theater is very good. Several theaters are under construction. I have been watching the progress. There is no problem. It is estimated that it will be completed before winter, and it will be officially put into operation." use.

Your money is also stored in Baolefang. It is very safe and there is no problem at all. The little one has to check it once a day. Young man, you suffer a little..."

Wang Baole's attitude, even Wang Baole, the gold-medal henchman who had been with Fang Xiu since he was a child, couldn't help being convinced, and even felt a sense of crisis.

Fortunately, Wang Baole is a merchant, if he is willing to stay by the young master's side and be the young master's personal guard, he may not be able to stay...

Chapter 231 The way of employing people

However, Fang Xiu, who has experienced Bai Xiaochun's aggressive attitude, is no longer surprised by Wang Baole's behavior.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at Wang Baole, waved his hand, and said flatly: "What's the matter, let's talk about it."

"Cough cough..."

When Wang Baole heard this, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face, and he coughed twice.

He walked two steps closer, squatted beside Fang Xiu, with a flattering smile on his face, and said, "Master, I have a friend who just came back from Nanyang and brought back some new gadgets, and wants to open them in the capital. A store, but...

Young master, you know, it is not an easy task to open a shop in the capital, so he entrusted the young one to ask you, young master, if there is any way to give him a chance in the capital. "

When Wang Baole said this, the flattery on his face became more and more intense, and he winked and said: "Young master, this kid's ancestors were originally from the capital, and he lived in the capital when he was young. Our two families are family friends, so the people we communicate with each other on weekdays are also friends. very often.

Just a few years ago, there was an accident in the Southwest, and their family was timid and afraid of accidents, so they took their money and went to Nanyang to work hard.

In recent years, there have been some famous tricks in Nanyang.

No, while the old man was still there, he took the money and the whole family came back to the capital. Of course, on the way here, they bought some special goods from Nanyang, and wanted to do some small business in the capital... ..”

Hearing this, Fang Xiu already roughly understood what Wang Baole wanted to do, waved his hand, and said, "There are indeed a few shops in the south of the city, and they are still idle. Since they are your friends, I will give up a few shops." Give him time..."

When Wang Baole heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he said flatteringly, "Master..."

Before he opened his mouth, he seemed to feel a little inappropriate, his expression changed instantly, and tears flowed out of his eyes inexplicably.

He wiped away his tears, as if he was sobbing, and said with a sob: "Young master, you are so kind to the little one, when the little one thinks of the kindness of the young master, he is extremely moved, and the tears can't stop falling down.

Young master, young one... The young one really doesn't know how to repay you. It's hard to repay you for your great kindness. Even if I do my best in the future, I will definitely not let you down, young master. "

This exaggerated acting, this exaggerated rhetoric, and the tears that really couldn't stop falling.

Not to mention Xiu'er and others at the side, even Fang Xiu himself couldn't stand it anymore.

Is this guy really the treasurer of Baolefang?

No matter how he looked, he looked like a gangster on the side of the road or an eunuch in the palace.

Even the young eunuchs in the palace may not be able to match the shopkeeper Wang when it comes to flattery.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at Wang Baole, shook his head helplessly, and said casually: "If there is nothing else, go down."

When Wang Baole heard this, he immediately understood that the young master didn't like this.

So, he hurriedly stopped, looked at Fang Xiu pitifully, and said, "Young master, I have one more thing to do."

"Hurry up, get out early, don't disturb my young master basking in the sun..."

Fang Xiu said impatiently.

"Okay, master..."

For some reason, Wang Baole, who was scolded, felt more cordial, as if all the uneasiness in his heart had been lifted.

He looked at Fang Xiu, and said in a flattering tone: "It's still the little friend, he came back from Nanyang this time, and besides some goods, he also brought some rare treasures.

After coming to the capital, I learned about your demeanor, young master, and I want to pay a visit to you, master, to appreciate your demeanor, and by the way, I will dedicate those rare treasures to you, do you think? "

Exotic treasure?

Fang Xiu was a little unconcerned.

What rare treasures, he has never seen before.

Not to mention the rare treasures of the South Seas, the West, the East, the North, and the Pacific, he has seen them all.

These guys' knowledge is still too short, and everything can be called a rare treasure.

If they are allowed to live in modern times for a few days, after seeing refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners, washing machines and various high-rise buildings, they will know that in the eyes of their young masters, there is nothing that can be called rare treasures.

Furthermore, what can there be in Nanyang are nothing more than fruits such as bananas and coconuts, or some rare things in the sea, such as pearls and corals.

In addition, he really couldn't think of anything Nanyang could have, which was not available in the capital.

Even so, idleness is idleness, there is nothing to do in the first place, it is better to meet Wang Baole's so-called friend, and see what the rare treasures in his mouth are.

Fang Xiu thought of this, raised his eyes, glanced at Wang Baole, and said casually: "I don't have anything to do today, if you want to see me, let's see you today."

When Wang Baole heard this, the smile on his face became even brighter, and he hurriedly said: "Okay, young master, that kid is waiting outside now, so I'll go and call him to see you."

Fang Xiu glanced at Wang Baole, and asked casually, "Did you bring that rare treasure?"

A flattering smile appeared on Wang Baole's face, and he hurriedly said: "I brought it, of course I brought it, if there is no such rare treasure, my friend is just an ant on the ground, who is qualified, how dare I come to see you, young master ah......"

Fang Xiu understood.

No matter what this guy said, he always flattered himself, and he was about to form a habit.

Although the means of flattery are really simple and rude, but it can't stand the people's eloquence and emotion, and what they say seems to be true.

"Okay, let's go."

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said casually.

"Yes, sir."

Wang Baole took two steps back, stood upright, saluted Fangxiu respectfully, then turned and left the backyard.

That figure combined with the gesture of saluting always made people feel a little funny.

However, Fang Xiu knew in his heart that a person like Wang Baole was born to be a businessman, he was only interested in profit, and in order to obtain benefits, he would do whatever it took.

Therefore, to hug one's own thigh, one has to do it to the extreme, that's why he is so respectful.

But once he loses power, or the Fang family declines in the capital, he will definitely be the first to leave.

You can communicate, but you can't confide in your heart, this is Fang Xiu's attitude towards people like Wang Baole.

Even so, people like Wang Baole are still very valuable to him at present.

Not to mention anything else, just say that Baolefang can provide him with money, and there is no second person in the entire capital who can replace him.

If it weren't for the money borrowed from Baolefang, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to hold the military parade successfully.

Therefore, Fang Xiu's attitude towards Wang Baole was not too harsh, he had always been indifferent, keeping a certain distance without appearing alienated.

This is Fang Xiu's way of employing people...

Chapter 232 Nanyang Merchant

In less than half a stick of incense, Wang Baole returned, followed by a middle-aged man who was about the same size as him.

It is a bit exaggerated to say that he is a middle-aged man, he looks about 30 years old, probably because he is willing to do business in Nanyang for a long time.

His face was much darker than those of people from the capital, but it could still be vaguely seen that this person was from Chu with pure blood.

"Master, this is my friend who went to Nanyang to do business. His surname is Qiao and his name is Le."

Wang Baole walked up to Fang Xiu, with a flattering smile on his face, and introduced him.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes and glanced at the Nanyang businessman named Qiao Le.

Seeing Fang Xiu looking at him, the Nanyang merchant hurriedly squeezed out a smile, stood upright, saluted respectfully, and then said: "Master Fang, little Qiao Le, a person from the capital, has been here all this time. Doing business in Nanyang."

Fang Xiu nodded, and asked casually, "Since you have lived in Nanyang for so many years, why do you want to return to the capital recently?"

Hearing this, the Nanyang businessman had a melancholy expression on his face, a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes, he sighed, and said, "There is no way, my father is old, and he wants to return his soul to his hometown and the fallen leaves to his roots.

On the night when he came back, my father called the little one to him and told him that even if he died, he must die on the land of Chu State.

If he could take another look at the capital's appearance before he died, he would die in peace.

The young one pondered for a long time, and finally decided to bring the whole family back to the capital. "

These words are full of sincerity and sincerity.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at him, saw that his expression did not seem to be fake, for some reason, he thought of another world in his heart, and was quite emotional.

"Since you're back, let's live well in the capital..."

Fang Xiu closed his eyes again, felt the warm sunshine, and continued: "There is a shop next to Zhuxuanzhai, so it doesn't matter where you are free.

Since you are a friend of Baole, I will manage it for you. You can continue to do your work in Nanyang.

The monthly rent is based on the market price in the south of the city, and it is good to hand it over to the shopkeeper Lu of Zhuxuanzhai. "

Upon hearing this, Qiao Le showed a happy smile on his face, and gratefully glanced at Wang Baole beside him.

Seeing him winking wildly at him, he seemed to remember something, and hurriedly said: "The little one came back from Nanyang, alone and alone, except for Bao Le, his childhood companion, there is no one else I know. .

Thanks to you, young master, for taking care of me, I have a place to stand on. I can't thank you enough, young master.

Therefore, I would like to give you half of the money earned by this shop as a gift..."

Fang Xiu raised his eyes and glanced at the Nanyang businessman.

Seeing this scene, Qiao Le showed a respectful look on his face, lowered his head, and hurriedly said: "Master, don't misunderstand, I don't have any other intentions, but I am grateful to the young master.

Thanks to the young master for giving me a chance, so that I can live in the capital again when I come back from Nanyang, and win a place in the capital again.

Little ones know that the south of the city is the most prosperous place in the capital, and the shops in the south of the city are even more difficult to find, especially the street of Gujing Street.

The young master's Chunfenglou and Zhuxuanzhai are all on this street, and there is an endless stream of diners and people reading books every day.

The small shop is next to Chunfenglou and Zhuxuanzhai, it has a good location, and with the support of the young master, it has a good time..."

In the middle of his speech, Fang Xiu's face became a little ugly, and he corrected himself: "The people in the capital, no matter who they are, including this young master, are blessed by His Majesty in order to live a prosperous life.

Therefore, this day is dependent on His Majesty's blessing, and has nothing to do with this young master. You should remember this matter for this young master.

No matter where you are, even if you return to Nanyang, you can't forget it! "

When the Nanyang businessman heard this, he immediately realized that he had said something wrong, so he hurriedly slapped himself, and corrected himself: "I am stupid, I am stupid, I have said something wrong, please forgive me, young master."

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said nothing.

The Nanyang businessman thought for a while and said, "Thank you, young master, for your suggestion. Since you have no objection, young master, should I order the money earned by the shop to be sent to shopkeeper Lu every month?"

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at the Nanyang businessman, then turned his gaze to Wang Baole beside him, and said, "This matter has nothing to do with my young master.

If you really want to thank someone, thank your friend Wang Baole.

As for the silver, I have no interest in it. If you want to give it away, you can give it to Wang Baole. I have no objection. "

Hearing this, Qiao Le was a little dazed, not knowing what to say and what to do next, and glanced at Wang Baole as if asking for help.

Wang Baole winked at him, shook his head, then looked at Fang Xiu, with a flattering smile on his face, and said with a smile: "Since the young master has spoken, you are welcome.

The little one thanked the young master here. "