The husband is the future chief [infrastructure]

When Zhang Qiu heard Jiang Ziyan's words, he immediately understood what he meant, and said excitedly, "I see, I'll go right away."

Qingping Bookstore was the first store that Zhu Bingliang inspected after he arrived in Qingping County, because this bookstore was closer to where he lived, so he came here this morning.

The bookstore is a small room surrounded by a large bay. The large bay is filled with bookshelves, and the small room is filled with a large amount of books and other sundries.The most important purpose of Zhu Bingliang's inspection was not to check the accounts, but to check the current situation and furnishings of the shop, so as to improve the deficiencies.

This was the first time he came out alone as an adult, and his cousin was overpowering him at home, so he could only come out to rectify the shop, learn more things, and see if he could make some achievements to satisfy his grandfather.

The environment in the room is simple and elegant. The bookshelves are full of books, which are arranged in different categories. There is also a desk with thick paper, brush washers and various brushes hanging on it.

Zhu Bingliang looked around, and the accountant behind him consciously went to check the accounts.

The two accountants are proficient in accounting and bookkeeping. After the shopkeeper Qi took out the account book, he accompanied Zhu Bingliang carefully, while worrying about his own account book in fear.

He was confident that he could hide it. Although he is not very good at doing business, his accounts are indeed top-notch, especially false accounts.

But no matter how confident he was, he still worried about being discovered.

He didn't dare to be in a trance at all, and from the corner of his eye, he kept watching the two accountants who were checking the accounts. Seeing that their expressions didn't change, shopkeeper Qi knew that his account should be fine in front of them.

The two accountants glanced roughly at the account books. They didn't know much about the market of the bookstore here, so they didn't care too much even if the shopkeeper Qi set the cost high, not to mention that they didn't have enough time to read it carefully.

Just when they closed the account book and reported to the master that there was no problem, there was a sudden commotion outside.

Zhu Bingliang frowned slightly, closed the fan in his hand, and said, "Zhu Ba, go outside to see what's going on?"

Zhu Ba got the order to go out for a while, and came back after a while, saying: "Master, there are a few people outside, who said they came to pay back the shopkeeper's money." When Zhu Ba mentioned the word shopkeeper Qi, he still looked at him glance.

Shopkeeper Qi's pupils shrank suddenly, his heart beat half a beat faster, and he always felt something was wrong.

Sure enough, he heard Zhu Ba say again: "Those people said that they borrowed usury from shopkeeper Qi before, and they came here specially to repay the money today."

Hearing the word usury, shopkeeper Qi was so frightened that he was about to faint. When he went to ask for the bill a few days ago, he didn't ask for a penny back, but today he said he would come to pay him back the money at this time. kindly.

The most important thing now is that young master Zhu must not be allowed to know that his usury money was embezzled from the bookstore's account, otherwise he will be ruined.

Shopkeeper Qi stabilized his mind, knelt down immediately, and said in a sad voice: "Boss, I am also obsessed with money. I want to earn more money, so I used my savings to lend some usury."

It is not against the law to lend usury in private, and it is understandable for him to explain it this way.

But who is Zhu Bingliang?He grew up in a merchant's house, and shopkeeper Qi's current appearance seemed a little strange.

He asked Zhu Ba: "How much silver did Shopkeeper Qi release?"

Zhu Badao: "About 2000 taels."

Zhu Bingliang was startled, 2000 taels of silver is not a small number, a small shopkeeper actually saved so much money?

Zhu Ba was also a little surprised when he inquired just now. The few people who came to the door to pay back the money were not well-dressed. At first, he thought they were local ruffians, so he just asked a few words.

The figure of 2000 taels was calculated by himself. A few people outside just told him how much they owed each other, but did not say the total amount.

When shopkeeper Qi heard this number, his heart was completely cold. He only paid a few taels of silver a month, and 2000 taels of silver would be a problem.

Zhu Bingliang thought for a while, and said to the two accountants who were checking the accounts: "How is the account checking?"

The two of them had already done a rough check, and they were about to close their hands to open the account book. When they heard their young master's question, they hurriedly continued, "Still checking."

They opened the account book again and checked it carefully, and started counting against the abacus. The shopkeeper here actually released 2000 taels of silver for usury.

After Zhu Bingliang checked the bookstore at this time, he sat down on the low seat of the coffee table and drank tea, his expression did not change at all.It's just that he has just passed eighteen years of age, but he is very calm and steady, with a delicate mind.

Shopkeeper Qi knelt at his feet, trembling with guilt, he didn't dare to say a word until the results of the audit came out.The accounts he made were so detailed that maybe those two people couldn't find out.

At this time, he was still thinking of luck, hoping to escape this catastrophe.

Zhu Bingliang took a sip of tea, the teacup was empty, and the servant girl quickly filled it up for him.

He asked Zhu Ba again: "How about the money paid by those people outside?"

Zhu Badao: "They said they would return it to Shopkeeper Qi in person to show their sincerity."

"Oh? Really?" Zhu Bingliang raised his eyebrows, speaking a little casually, "Listen, why is it suddenly quiet outside?"

Zhu Ba was startled, and seemed to understand something, so he hurried out to see if there was anyone paying the debt outside.

be cheated.

But what is the intention of the other party?

Zhu Badao: "Master, those people are gone."

Zhu Bingliang just smiled and said nothing.

Half an hour later, the two accountants also found out the results, and reported: "Master, there are more than 400 taels in the account, which is not right."

When Shopkeeper Qi heard this, he instantly collapsed to the ground, but he was still found out.

He began to beg for mercy, "Master, I was wrong. I shouldn't be obsessed with money and misappropriate the money in the account to lend usury. Please don't drive me out. I really know I'm wrong..."

Zhu Bingliang touched the palm of his hand with his fan, and said calmly: "Let him make up the money, and then expel him from the bookstore. No one in my Zhu family's property can use him."

"Yes, young master." Zhu Ba replied.

When shopkeeper Qi heard this, he seemed to be useless. The entire Zhu family property no longer uses him, and after this incident, no one wants him anymore if he wants to work in this industry. This is to force him to leave his hometown. Make a living elsewhere!

"If you don't pay the money, send it to the government." Zhu Bingliang added before getting up and going out.

"Master, please don't be so heartless, please forgive me this time for the sake of my dedication to the bookstore in the past..."

However, no matter how shopkeeper Qi begged for mercy, Zhu Bingliang turned a deaf ear and walked out with great strides.The few guys standing on the side trembled and were suppressed by him for many years, and no one stood up to speak for him.

After Zhu Bingliang got out of the bookstore, he got into the carriage, Zhu Ba followed, and said, "Young master, Qingping Bookstore has lost its shopkeeper. Do you think you should promote one of the people below, or arrange another one?"

"This bookstore is not small, but it is not well managed. You can arrange for a suitable person to take over. It will be closed for a few days."

"Yes, young master." Zhu Baying said, "Then which shop shall we go to see next?"

"Let's go to the New Moon Cloth Shop."

The carriage staggered and rushed towards the direction of Xinyue Bufang.

After a while, Zhu Bingliang said again: "Zhu Ba, ask the people below to find out who sent those people outside today."

"What's the matter, master? Those people outside have helped us, and just took the opportunity to clean up the bookstore. Do you...do you have any plans?"

Zhu Bingliang smiled, "Don't think too much, I just want to know who sent them here."

Although he helped him clean up the moths in the bookstore today, he doesn't like being used.