Red Mansion: Taming the Overlord

Therefore, there are several types of workers in large families.One is to live in slavery and have children for generations of slaves.Although these people are lowly in status, but because the Fist of Life and Death is in the hands of the master, they are also the most loyal and available, and they are highly valued.The other is bought from outside, but the more wealthy the family is, the less likely they are to buy, just because they are afraid that there is something dirty in it, and if it is not guaranteed, it is a spy sent by someone.

In addition, the last type is in the middle of the first two. They are the children of the tenants attached to the big family. They are not slaves, and most of them sign contracts with a limited number of years. Secondly, it is also a stage of advancement - their children can have a family background, and if they are valued by their masters, they will naturally have a bright future.

It's just that because they don't have a body certificate, it is naturally difficult to get in touch with the close* of the host's family. Most of them run errands in the outer courtyard or help in the shop.

As for the shopkeepers in the shop, most of them are helpers with years of experience who gradually rose up, or they were hired from other shops.They are not slaves of the master's family, and they have a craft of their own, so they can live a good life no matter where they go.The hosts naturally treat them with more respect, so they are full of confidence.

It was also for this reason that Xue Pan was caught by the shopkeeper with a single word.Hearing Bo Yang's words now, he couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

Zhou Da couldn't help frowning, thinking that Bo Yang might not be a good person to get along with, and he was also afraid that Xue Pan would suffer from being with him, so he couldn't help being very anxious.Besides, Bo Yang was so good-looking, Zhou Da knew his uncle's faults, he was afraid that he would be fascinated by Bo Yang, so he didn't care, but it was hard to say these things in front of Bo Yang.So there is only a sad face.

Bo Yang looked amused at the sidelines. The butler's heart is not bad, he only thinks about Xue Pan, but he is too confused. Those who should be on guard don't pay attention to it, and just work here with himself.

It's not that Zhou Da is really so confused that he can't even tell the good from the bad.It's just that this person's heart is biased, and he always trusts his own people more and doubts outsiders.Zhou Dawai didn't feel that someone in his family wanted to replace Xue Pan, but felt that it was more likely that he would be spoiled by Bo Yang.In this way, naturally only guard against him.

"That's all," Bo Yang smiled slightly after turning these thoughts in his mind, "Since Brother Xue has difficulties, then forget it. Anyway, I don't have to worry about this small business."

Then you have to invite people out.Since you don't buy it, you don't have to stay in the warehouse.

Xue Pan was hesitant at first, but it was neither because of Zhou Da's persuasion, nor because of the shopkeeper's threat—he was originally a lawless temperament, so how could he really pay attention to these things?

It's just that he had learned the lesson from the last time, and he was afraid that he would agree, so he would turn around and leave after Bo Yang got the benefit, but he couldn't even make a good word, so he deliberately made a hesitant look, hoping that Bo Yang would treat him because of this. Be more courteous.

How did he know that the last time Bo Yang wanted to buy fabrics, he did so sincerely.Not to mention that no one other than the Xue family wanted to sell the fabric at that time, and no one except Xue Pan would agree to the installment payment that seemed like a child's play, so Bo Yang had no other choice at that time.But now the situation is reversed, Bo Yang thinks that selling cloth to Xue's family is to take care of them, and it's no wonder that Xue Pan will take care of him.

Seeing that Bo Yang had changed his mind at this moment, he quickly smiled and said, "Who says I won't buy it? Of course I have to buy it, but...but we must first discuss the price and quantity. I was just thinking, but this time I went out. I didn’t bring much money with me. If Brother Bai doesn’t mind, I’ll let someone go back and get it.”

Zhou Da couldn't help being shocked when he heard this.

On the contrary, Bo Yang said indifferently, "If it's too troublesome, forget it. Anyway, there are cloth houses here in Suzhou, so selling them is the same."

Since the business has not been negotiated, he is not willing to spend time to greet them, and directly opens the door to see the guests.Bo Yang didn't forget that Xue Pan might have his own ideas, so it's better to avoid suspicion in this kind of matter.So he ignored Xue Pan's begging eyes and sent him away directly.

He originally thought that after leaving here, the housekeeper Zhou Tianran would be able to persuade Xue Pan to change his mind, so he was ready to contact someone else to sell fabrics again.Unexpectedly, Xue Pan came again the next day, saying that he only had a few dozen taels of silver on him, so he bought so much cloth first.

Bo Yang couldn't stop laughing, but in the end he opened a warehouse and sold a few horses to him.

The price of these fabrics he purchased from Xue Pan was two or three taels, plus various costs, the headquarters cost more than five taels, but the selling price was eight taels. It was because of Xue Pan's face that he gave a discount.This entry and exit made a net profit of 700 taels for [-] bolts of cloth.

Of course, it will take a long time to really get all the money back.And it sounds like a lot, but in Gusu City, where there are countless wealthy merchants and rich merchants, even a splash of less than 2000 taels of silver can't afford one.

But no matter what, with this money in his hand, no matter what Bo Yang wants to do, he doesn't have to be as constrained as he is now.The accumulation of original capital will always require more time and energy, and you won't need to work so hard in the future.

Bo Yang originally thought that after buying the fabrics and spending the money in his hand, Xue Pan should go back home.Unexpectedly, he guessed the beginning, but not the ending.

After a while, Bo Yang suddenly found that the yard next door to his house seemed to be sold, and many people were moving in and out.

The yard they rented was not big, but the houses on the left and right were empty.Bo Yang chose this place in the first place because it was clean and would not be disturbed by others.But Xuan'er is still young and loves to be lively, there are no neighbor's children to play with him, so he has been depressed for a long time.But he is sensible after all, and besides, there are only two people in the yard, so he has to do many things by himself, and he can't take care of them when he is busy.

Later, I went to the dyeing workshop. Although there were many people there, they were all adults.So when she knew that a new neighbor had moved in, Xuan'er immediately went to inquire happily, but when she came back, she already had a long face.

"What's wrong?" Bo Yang teased him, "Could it be because our new neighbor doesn't have a girl your age?"

"What a new neighbor!" Xuan'er said indignantly, "It's that Uncle Xue who came back from before. He bought the yard next door. I don't know what he thinks. Could it be that the money is too much to spend?"

"You said Xue Pan lived next door?" Bo Yang was also a little surprised, what was he doing?

In the afternoon, Xue Pan came to visit in person. His face was beaming, and he looked very happy, "Now we are going to be neighbors. If there is anything in the future, we will help each other. If Brother Bai has anything, just let me know." Yes, Bao must have done it properly!"

"How did Brother Xue think of buying property here?" Bo Yang asked.

It stands to reason that even if Xue Pan doesn't live in Jinling, he should go to Beijing immediately.After all, his mother and younger sister are there, and they always need someone to support the door.It would be a joke to say that he moved here just to admire the cultural splendor of Suzhou.

In fact, Bo Yang knew his purpose, and he knew it, so he gritted his teeth with hatred, but he couldn't act like he already knew it.

Xue Pan still doesn't dare to make a mistake now, but if he knows that he has seen through these things, I'm afraid he won't be as scrupulous as he is now.It's just that he was busy here, and he came to add to the chaos, as if it was a dog's skin plaster that couldn't be shaken off, Bo Yang was really a little trembling in his heart.

In two lifetimes combined, it was the first time he was pestered like this, and he was really not sure how to deal with it.

In fact, if you put aside other things and only talk about Xue Pan's own conditions, he is very high-quality.It's a pity that other things are not so easy to put aside, so no matter what, he is definitely not the object that Bo Yang will consider.

Bo Yang is very sober, even in modern times, people like them are not accepted by most people, so most people can only stay in the closet.Of course, it was an era that advocated the liberation of individuality. Even if you admit your sexuality frankly and are not understood by your surroundings, as long as you are mentally strong enough, you can live a good life.Not to mention that Bo Yang is in the most open fashion circle.

But here, no.In other words, it's okay to play here, but not seriously.

In Dream of Red Mansions, Baoyu’s heart is Daiyu, but at the same time, he can appreciate Baochai and other girls in the Grand View Garden, and at the same time feel sorry for all the beautiful maids at home. , This is written directly in the text, and those that are more obscure and ambiguous are not counted.

For people in this day and age, this seems normal.

To them, this kind of behavior is more similar to a period of indulgence when they were young and frivolous. When they get older, they get married and have children, start a family and start a business, and they can gradually let go.Even if they can't let it go, it's just a romantic affair, even the main wife at home won't mind them playing around occasionally, at least it's better than taking concubines.

Xue Pan is the head of the Xue family, a single seedling in thousands of hectares, whether it is himself, his family members, or all those who are attached to the Xue family and to him, they will eagerly look forward to him marrying a virtuous man when he reaches the age. The mistress returned and gave birth to a clever heir.

Although in the original book, Xue Pan finally took a Hedong lion, which almost caused his family to be ruined, but it cannot deny the correctness of this value.At least for people at this time, it is true.

Bo Yang has no intention of changing others, but he also doesn't want to play games, so the best way is to keep a respectful distance.