1928: The rise of giant merchants

The bearer carried the sliding pole all the way to Qingshi Hotel.

Looking at the scenery along the way, it was difficult for Ye Luo to connect this mountain city with the bustling Qing City in later generations.

At this time, Qing City seemed extremely backward when compared with capital cities such as Fengtian, not to mention Tianjin City and Shanghai Beach.

There are basically no modern buildings here, and there are traditional wooden or bamboo buildings everywhere.

Pan Wenhua has only been running the business here for a year or two. Although he had previously said that he was building hospitals, schools, factories, and roads with great fanfare, in fact, many of the horoscopes have not been mentioned, and most of the projects are still in their infancy.

The entire mountain city is only a little prosperous in the city center, with a few more conspicuous modern buildings, and occasionally you can see some bicycles and cars driving on the rugged roads.

The bearer enthusiastically popularized science for Ye Luo and others.

It turns out that these buildings either belong to foreign companies or are the private property of Master Qi. These people in the Qingshi business district are the richest natives of this mountain city.

After getting off the sliding pole, Ye Luo and the other three, accompanied by a group of bodyguards, walked all the way from Chaotianmen to Guofu Road.

The main building of the Qingshi Hotel where Pan Wenhua invited him to have dinner is located here, adjacent to the city hall. The two ancient buildings are both classical wooden structures. They face the road in front and the hillside in the back, which has a period atmosphere.

At this moment, a group of strong men came towards them. The first few were riding Sichuan horses, with their heads held high and their chests high, looking very impressive.

Pedestrians on the street fled when they saw them. One street vendor was unable to dodge, and his stall was knocked over by the tall Sichuan horse. Before the vendor had time to get up, he was hit with a whip that covered his head and face.

The wails began.

"Seventh Master, spare your life, Seventh Master, spare your life!"

The little vendor was beaten until he was rolling on the floor, and he did not forget to beg for mercy from the fat man on the Sichuan horse.

Ye Luo pulled Xiao Aqiao and Kong Lingjun aside to avoid being affected by Chi Yu.

"See, when you grow up, don't become such a bully." Ye Luo patted Kong Lingjun's little head to teach her a lesson.

"What are you talking about? You are seeking death!"

The big fat man was Huang Yunye, the famous Seventh Master of Qing City. As soon as he came out, the people around him stepped aside like the god of plague, which shows how bad his reputation is.

The one who yelled at Ye Luo and the others was a loser. He was wearing an old-fashioned coat with the front buttons unbuttoned, and his breasts were exposed. He looked like a second-rate man.

Looking at his clothes, Ye Luo knew that this guy was from the "Shanhuo Gang" in Qing City.

This "mountain goods" is not the other "mountain goods". The people in these mountain goods gangs are local gangsters who are supported by warlords or tycoons. They specialize in bullying men and women, abducting women and children, transporting cigarettes and other illegal activities.

The poorer you are, the more people there are in the mountains who make a living in gray trades.

The bastard scolded and kept looking at Xiao Aqiao and Kong Lingjun.

There are two beauties, one big and one small. Although the little one hasn't grown yet, you can tell at a glance that she is a beauty. The big one is amazing.

This bitch has never seen such a beautiful and beautiful woman.

Different from the village women in the mountain city, the woman in front of me was wearing gold and silver and a beautiful tight-fitting cheongsam. The heavy fruits on her chest and the peaches under her waist were coveted.

"Sir Qi, this woman" the bitch almost drooled.

The gangsters from Shanhuo Gang are stupid, but Huang Yunye is not stupid.

The young couple in front of them had a little girl. Judging from their dress and conversation, they didn't look like they were from the mountains.

During the Republic of China, people who dared to wear gold and silver outside were either stupid enough or fierce enough. Huang Yunye couldn't figure out Ye Luo's details, so he jumped off the horse, handed the whip to the peddler and continued to teach the hawker, while he walked towards Ye Luo step by step. He hugged his fists.

"Which brother is this? I, Huang Yunye."

"Hello, Boss Huang." Ye Luo also cupped his fists slightly at him, and then used his eyes to signal Shi Jianqiao and others to calm down.

If that bitch dared to come over and touch Xiao Aqiao and the others, the bodyguards behind them would probably open fire instantly.

These are elites from Ye's Security and Ye's Sports. They have blood on their hands and are not afraid of killing.

Especially Shi Jianqiao.

Since she followed Ma Yongzhen and others and slowly accepted new things such as firearms, her combat power has soared again.

Today's Shi Nuxia has unparalleled fists and kicks at close range, and a gun at a distance. Her American Iaido training is comparable to the protagonists in anti-Japanese dramas!

"Oh my, why are you making such a fuss? It's a big deal, and you're running red and white. Lao Qi Lao Qi, that's the famous second young master, please don't flood the Dragon King Temple."

Before Ye Luo could continue to speak, a rough voice came from behind, instantly drowning out the noise here.

Groups of uniformed soldiers with loaded guns and ammunition came majestically from the end of the street.

The leading officer had a crew cut, wore gold-rimmed glasses, and had a gentle appearance but a rough voice. He was none other than Pan Wenhua, the nominal leader of Qing City.

"Second Young Master?!" Huang Yunye looked at the young man in front of him. No wonder he looked more and more familiar. He turned out to be a man of influence who was often published in major newspapers!

A few months ago, Thomson had mentioned to him that the second young master from the south, who had turned the business world upside down wherever he went, was coming to Qingshi to do business.

Huang Yunye didn't take it seriously at first. You can be your dragon crossing the river, and I can be mine. As long as everyone can live in peace and harmony, it will be fine.

However, after Uncle Jiang and his team completed the construction of the headquarters of Ye's Investment and the various factories were put into construction one after another, Huang Yunye discovered that this wave of weasels had entered the sheepfold!

Without Ye's investment, he alone has the final say in Qingshi's business district, and he can set the price however he wants. It is normal for bad money to drive out good money.

However, after Ye's Investment settled in, it quickly attracted a large number of followers, and the market became gradually unstable.

But behind the other party stood a second young master who dared not move and was afraid of no one!

Huang Yunye could only stumble Uncle Jiang from every corner, making him feel disgusted.

Well now, the rightful owner has arrived.

"Master Seven, I just arrived in Qing City and heard something interesting. Do you want to hear it?" Ye Luo looked at him with a smile.

Huang Yunye was pounding in his heart, so he nodded and said, "The second young master said so."

"When I came to Qingshi, they all told me that business in Qingshi was difficult. I asked, why is it so difficult? It's all about business. Isn't it just about comparing who has better means and who has more funds?"

Ye Luo ignored Pan Wenhua who was coming and continued to ask with a smile,

"What do you think they told me?"

"I" Huang Yunye felt uncomfortable. He didn't want to guess or listen.

So many people are watching and listening.

But he just couldn't say "I don't want to".

"They say that in this Qingshi business district, Master Qi is the master. If they don't agree with you doing business today, you won't be able to do it."

"What the hell? Who said that? How could it be possible?" Huang Yunye's face turned dark. (End of chapter)