Finest Servant

"Uncle Wei?" Lin Wanrong was startled, and his sleepiness dissipated immediately, facing the carriageway: "Miss, I met an acquaintance and I will be back immediately." Miss hurriedly opened the curtain, but only saw him turn over and dismount, and quickly went to Go to the pub.

Lin Wanrong entered the restaurant and ran straight upstairs. Above the third floor, the place was also very wide. He found the position he was aiming at, but saw an empty figure, and there was no trace of Uncle Wei.

This is strange, is it because my eyes are dazzled? The blind old man had already returned to his hometown, so why did he appear here in Hangzhou? He thought to himself and went downstairs angrily.

In a private room upstairs, however, several pairs of eyes kept pointing at him. A middle-aged man with a pale complexion, dressed in a yellow satin robe, with a graceful temperament, looked at Lin Wanrong's figure and said lightly: "Is this the Lin Wanrong you said?"

"Master, it's this person." Standing next to him was an old man with empty eyes, but he was actually a blind man. Hearing the middle-aged man's question, the blind old man hurriedly replied respectfully.

The middle-aged man glanced at Lin Wanrong with great interest, nodded and said: "This kid is quite clever, I sat with you for a while, but I asked him to bump into him. The recent Xiao family's livelihood is his idea. Is it?"

"According to the inspection of the servant's eyeliner, it is indeed what Lin Wanrong did." The blind old man said.

The middle-aged man said with a smile: "He has a set, he can get some money. Judging from the way he struts, he doesn't seem to be someone to be provoked. It's exactly the same as what you described, which is interesting. The one in the carriage, Are you from the Xiao family?"

"Yes, from the perspective of a servant, it should be the eldest Miss of the Xiao family." The old man said respectfully.

"Miss Xiao?" A trace of disappointment flashed across the middle-aged man's face, and he sighed: "Twenty years have passed in a flash. I didn't expect her daughter to grow so big."

There seemed to be a look of reminiscence on his face, and he said, "You have been in the Xiao family these years, how has Miss Guo been?" The middle-aged man's expression changed very quickly. After saying this, there was no hesitation on his face. Gu Jing Bubo's expression was restored.

"Master, from the point of view of the servants, Miss Guo has had a hard time these years. The masters and masters of the Xiao family have passed away one after another, and the Xiao family has been working hard on her. It's really not easy, and it wasn't until the eldest lady grew up that she became more leisurely."

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "I don't know if she still remembers me? I was too cautious back then and missed the chance."

The blind old man hurriedly said: "Master. It was your forbearance that year that made the great achievement, and the servants admired it infinitely."

"Forbearance? I have endured too much.

There was a stern look on his face, and he said again: "You have been in the Xiao family for all these years, does Miss Guo know your identity?" "

"She doesn't know, I just said that she was the servant of the old Mrs. Xiao's old friend. Miss Guo has always trusted me. When I left the Xiao family, I recommended this Lin Wanrong to the Xiao family." The old man said.

The old man's face returned to indifference. Said: "Listening to the things you mentioned, this Lin Wanrong has some means. Let him protect the Xiao family Zhouquan first, and other things need to be checked slowly."

It is not easy to get this praise from the middle-aged man, the blind old man hurriedly responded, his empty eyes flashing with a clear gloom.

Lin Wanrong returned to the eldest lady's carriage, Xiao Yuruo glanced at him and said, "What are you doing, so reckless?"

Lin Wanrong didn't look for Old Man Wei, and she was in a bad mood. She nodded and said, "I met an old friend. Oh, it's Uncle Wei, Miss, you should know?"

"Uncle Wei?" The eldest lady frowned and said, "Of course I know him. He is my grandfather's former best friend. He stayed in our Xiao family for many years, and only left a few months ago. Do you know him? "

It turned out to be the old friend of the old man. No wonder this old Wei doesn't have to do anything and can retire in the Xiao family. Lin Wanrong recounted her relationship with Lao Wei, and the eldest nodded and said, "It turns out that you were recommended by Uncle Wei. That's no wonder. Uncle Wei's vision has always been accurate, and his mother has always respected him very much."

Lin Wanrong laughed and said: "Miss's eyesight is not bad."

"You are thick-skinned." The eldest said softly.

The Xiao family's branch in Hangzhou has a very large-scale house, and it faces the West Lake, which is considered a golden treasure in the city of Hangzhou. The shopkeeper was a capable woman in her 40s and 50s.

"Miss, you can count." The shopkeeper grabbed Miss's hand and smiled.

"Mother Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?" The eldest lady seemed to be very kind to the shopkeeper.

Mammy Zhang smiled and said, "Okay, very good, thanks to Madam and Miss."

"This is my wet nurse when I was young." The eldest lady introduced Lin Wanrong.

It turned out to be the nanny, no wonder she was so kind, Lin Wanrong saluted Mammy Zhang and said, "Mother Zhang, hello, you can see that you are a kind-hearted person, my name is Lin San, Mommy will take care of me a lot in the future."

Mammy Zhang smiled and said: "You are Lin San, I heard a lot of people in the house mention it, yes, you really look good. Since you are in Hangzhou, you and the eldest lady can rest assured here, and I will take care of everything. ."

"Mummy—" The eldest lady cried out with a flushed face, probably because she could hear some ambiguity in her words.

The eldest lady is too sensitive, I haven't even thought about it yet, Lin Wanrong smiled, the eldest lady's face turned red again, and she glared at him.

The Xiao family's time-honored brand really lives up to its reputation. This Hangzhou semicolon is not only located in an excellent location, just *on the edge of the West Lake, but also covers a large area with several large and small courtyards.

The eldest lady seemed to see through Lin Wanrong's thoughts and said proudly: "This house is also the ancestral property of my Xiao family."

This Xiao family is really a big landowner. Not to mention having a few mansions in Jinling, it also owns a mansion in this prime area of ​​Hangzhou City, which is really impressive.

Mammy Zhang led a group of people into the house. The eldest lady arranged a room for them, and then asked Mama Zhang, "Mammy, when was the invitation card of the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce written?"

Mammy Zhang said: "It's the Qingyu Building, which is arranged on the day after tomorrow, above the Su Causeway. President Yu of the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce has already sent the invitation."

That means there are at least two days before that. Xiao Yuruo nodded and said, "If that's the case, let's stay here in Hangzhou for two days. It's just that we can promote the soap and perfume first."

Mammy Zhang said in surprise: "Miss, is that perfume available now? Many officials, wives and young ladies have come to inquire. I've pushed it again and again."

The eldest lady smiled and said: "Since you have waited for so long, you might as well wait. There is only one hundred bottles in Hangzhou. You should ask these ladies and wives to register first, and then notify them when the goods arrive. Late."

Mammy Zhang replied yes. The eldest lady was very happy when she saw that the perfume was so popular. She glanced at Lin Wanrong, and then said to Mammy Zhang, "How did the soap I sent you a few days ago work?" It turned out that the day after Lin Wanrong finished the experiment, The eldest lady rushed to Hangzhou with the soap to test the reactions of all parties.

Mammy Zhang said: "There's nothing wrong with what the eldest lady sent, except for perfume, that soap is the most popular, but unfortunately the amount is too small, so I've only tried it on a few familiar ladies. The response has been good. The price is also very moderate.”

The eldest lady smiled slightly and said, "This soap will be available in half a month. You don't have to worry about it, mammy."

After discussing a few words with Mammy Zhang, the eldest young lady was very excited, and even her fatigue was reduced a lot. Seeing that everyone was tired, she said: "Today, everyone has been on the road for a day, so you are all tired. Take a day off tomorrow, and the ten scenic spots of the West Lake are famous all over the world. Let’s go shopping in the West Lake.”

She said this, but she glanced at Lin Wanrong intentionally or unintentionally.

In his previous life, this Hangzhou Lin Wanrong had been here several times. Although he was not very familiar with West Lake, he was not unfamiliar either. He laughed and said, "If that's the case, then I'll follow the eldest young lady tomorrow, so as not to make a mistake. "

This perfumed soap is popular in Hangzhou, and the eldest lady is in a good mood, so she also smiled and said: "That's good, you all come with me tomorrow. I've been here in Hangzhou several times, but I didn't have the time to visit the West Lake. It happens to be free tomorrow."

The eldest lady is so interested, and she is traveling at public expense, so a fool would not go. Lin Wanrong returned to her room, just yawned, and was about to go to sleep, when she heard a knock on the door outside, and the voice of the maid Xiaocui came: "Third brother, Miss, please come over and talk."

What are you doing? It's so late that no one can take a break. This girl is really working hard.

The eldest miss's room is opposite to Lin Wanrong's room across the yard. When she entered her room, she saw that she had just been groomed, smiling and smiling, looking at him with a bright eye.

Smelling the faint fragrance from the eldest lady, Lin Wanrong felt a little itchy in her heart. This little girl is gentle, and she really has a unique charm.

Xiao Yuruo glanced at him and said, "Lin San, sit down and talk."

Maybe it was because of the night, the eldest lady spoke softly and softly: "You are tired after a long day's journey today. After we finish talking, you should go back and rest early."

Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Miss, you can hold on as a woman, what else am I tired of."

Xiao Yuruo smiled bitterly: "I'm used to walking like this. I came to you today to tell you about the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. In two days, I will take you to this annual meeting, a rare opportunity. You have to watch and study hard."

Lin Wanrong said strangely: "Miss, what does this Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce do?"

The eldest lady nodded and said: "Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce, to put it simply, is an alliance of big merchants in Hangzhou. They are leading leaders in various industries, and they control the operation of Zhejiang Province. They are very powerful."

As soon as the eldest lady said it, Lin Wanrong understood and asked, "Is there a chamber of commerce in Jinling?"

"Of course there is." The eldest lady nodded and said, "The strength of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce is not inferior to that of the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce. A few years ago, our Xiao family was the leader of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. Later, our family was in the middle, and the chairman was given to others. Jiangnan The two provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang have mastered the lifeline of the world economy. The Jinling Chamber of Commerce is said to be the most powerful chamber of commerce in the country. The exchanges between the two are very close, and they invite each other to the annual meeting every year. Last year's annual meeting was It was held in Jinling, and this year’s annual meeting is Hangzhou’s turn.”

This kind of communication between business organizations is very normal, and Lin Wanrong can understand it, saying: "Then what are we going to do at this annual meeting?"

Miss said: "It's nothing more than discussing the business situation of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces over the past year, as well as the newly emerging industries and businesses. The chambers of commerce in both places have great strength, so merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are all participating in the annual meeting. Proud."

Lin Wanrong thought about it for a while and said, "Miss, you came to me late at night, will there be any embarrassment this year?"

The eldest glanced at him with admiration and said, "Lin San, if I participated in this annual meeting in previous years, I would have nothing to worry about. But this year is different. There have been great changes in our business direction recently, and these must have fallen on the caring people. In my eyes. The profits from the perfume and soap are huge, and I'm afraid there will be some turbulence at this annual meeting."

Lin Wanrong understands what the eldest miss means. People are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong. Although the Xiao family has been in the cloth business in recent years, it has become unsustainable. jealousy. This year's meeting is the top event for wealthy businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. If you don't come, you won't be able to. If you come, you will be criticized. This is a trouble.

Lin Wanrong thought for a while and said, "Miss, since our Xiao family belongs to the Jinling Guild, the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce should also protect you."

The eldest smiled bitterly and said, "If it was in previous years, it might still be possible, but I'm afraid it won't happen this year."

Lin Wanrong asked curiously, "Why?"

Xiao Yuruo glanced at him and said, "You've offended everyone. How do you want others to protect me?"

Lin Wanrong said in surprise: "Then the chairman of Jinling Chamber of Commerce is Tao Dongcheng?"

The eldest lady rolled his eyes at him: "Finally, you are not stupid yet. After our Xiao family fell, Tao Dongcheng replaced him and became the leader of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce."

Lin Wanrong suddenly remembered something and said, "That Tao Wanying is Tao Dongcheng's sister, right?"

The eldest nodded, Lin Wanrong smiled, and as expected, looking at the wild nature of the little girl, she knew that she was not an honest master. Lin Wanrong continued: "Miss, I have one more thing to ask. The Suzhou-Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce has such an important position in the whole country. Will anyone in the capital come to participate in this annual meeting?"

The eldest lady glanced at him in surprise and said, "You really have some insight. The Suzhou-Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce has a special status. Every year, the emperor will send a representative to come, but this year, I don't know who will be sent."

As expected, the emperor will never sit idly by in this Jiangnan granary, and important figures must be present at the annual meeting of the Suzhou-Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce.

Lin Wanrong thought hard, and the eldest sighed lightly: "I told you this, and I hope you get ready sooner, so you don't feel overwhelmed by then."

Lin Wanrong smiled when she saw that the eldest lady was frowning and worried: "Miss, everything has a solution, don't think too much now. Have you forgotten what I said to you today? Learn to relax, Learn to vent."

The eldest lady smiled slightly and said, "I only went back to swim in the West Lake after listening to your words. If I followed my usual temperament, I wouldn't be able to spare any time."

Lin Wanrong smiled and said nothing. He was still thinking about the Chamber of Commerce. People's appetites are endless. If it is true as the eldest lady said, everyone is now staring at the Xiao family, then the situation is not good for the Xiao family.