From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

The next morning, Mingrui brought the storyteller to Zhao's house.

Zhou Yuan just asked people to wait. After completing a series of physical training, he finally met the old man with a goatee.

After inviting them to sit down, Zhou Yuan got straight to the point and asked, "Where did you tell stories before?"

The old man was a little reserved and said quickly, "Sir, I have been telling stories in Moxiang Teahouse for fifteen years."

Storytelling is not an easy job. Once the reputation is ruined, it will be completely unbearable.

To be able to do it for fifteen years means that you must be capable and have a group of loyal audiences.

Zhou Yuan said, "How much does Moxiang Teahouse pay you every month?"

The old man smiled and said, "Two thousand five hundred coins per month."

According to the exchange rate of one thousand coins for one tael, this is only two and a half taels, but in fact, silver is expensive now, and it often takes one thousand three hundred coins to exchange for one tael.

In fact, this old man used to only make about two taels of silver per month.

Zhou Yuan said: "Follow me, tell two stories every day, and I will give you five taels of silver a month. If the effect is good, there will be bonuses."

The old man smiled like a dog on the spot, rubbing his hands and said: "All listen to the master, we all listen to the master!"

Zhou Yuan took out a book and handed it to the old man, saying: "Take it back and read it well. I will start telling stories in three days!"

Even among storytellers, not many can read. They are all masters and apprentices, and the stories are passed down by word of mouth.

But this old man had studied before and was a teacher, so he could read.

Seeing the words on the book, he was immediately surprised: "Yes, it's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"!"

This book is so popular now. It can be said that everyone in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and other places knows it. Even three-year-old children know Guan Yu and Cao Cao.

Of course, the reason they don't know Zhuge Liang is because they haven't updated to the plot of "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage".

In fact, some people in the market have been talking about "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", but they are still the previous chapters, and they can't get the latest chapters.

But Zhou Yuan can!

This is the trump card to save Baiyanlou!

Go to eat, there you can listen to the latest chapter of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", this is the king bomb!

After sending away the excited storyteller, Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said: "Mingrui prepare the car, go to Baiyanlou."

...

Zhou Yuan rarely dressed formally today, but it was not formal, he just wore a relatively new piece of clothing that he bought some time ago.

After so much training, his temperament is already very good, and with this outfit, he naturally has an overbearing attitude.

So he came to Baiyanlou. Although it was morning, the waiter still greeted him enthusiastically: "Sir, please sit down, what do you want!"

Zhou Yuan glanced at him, threw a few copper coins, and said: "Call your shopkeeper."

The shopkeeper was a young man, not tall, but his eyebrows and eyes were very smart.

He walked over quickly and whispered, "Sir, what do you want to do?"

Zhou Yuan said calmly, "Send someone to the Xue Mansion and invite Madam Xue over."

The shopkeeper's face changed, and he couldn't help but take two steps back and said in a deep voice, "Friend, Madam Xue is not someone that anyone can see."

Zhou Yuan said, "Don't pretend, go and invite her over quickly, and tell her that I want to buy Baiyan Tower and we're talking about serious matters."

This matter is out of the hands of the shopkeeper, who finally gritted his teeth and said, "Please wait, sir, but I can't guarantee that Madam will come in person."

In fact, when it comes to buying Baiyan Tower, Madam Xue is already excited.

Fengming Tower has a big problem, and Baiyan Tower is no longer invaded by the market. It should be better, but Baiyan Tower and Fengming Tower cooperated to promote it before, and now it is implicated, and the business is even worse.

Madam Xue had diarrhea all day yesterday, and she was exhausted physically and mentally. Thinking that Baiyan Tower's business could not continue, she cried even more.

Zhao Jianjia and Xue Ningyue persuaded him all night last night.

"Buy a building?"

Mrs. Xue said excitedly: "I'm afraid it's not a wealthy man from outside who doesn't know the inside story of Yunzhou. Come on, Ningyue, come with me. We must keep this customer."

Zhao Jianjia smiled and said: "Aunt, I told you that you are a lucky person. Look, the sucker has come to you."

Mrs. Xue clenched her fists and said: "Miss Jianjia, you are knowledgeable and talented. Come with us and try to sell Baiyan Tower. Don't let it fall on your hands!"

Zhao Jianjia said: "Okay, let's go."

She didn't like Mrs. Xue very much. Everything was for Ningyue's sake.

So the three of them hurried to Baiyan Tower.

As soon as she walked in, Mrs. Xue asked anxiously, "Where is he? Where is he?"

The shopkeeper hurriedly said respectfully, "In Tingyuxuan."

This is the most luxurious private room in Baiyan Tower, where extremely important guests are often received.Guests.

Mrs. Xue tidied her clothes, cleared her throat, adjusted her mood to the best, and then strode towards Tingyuxuan.

Pushing the door open, she smiled: "Where are the guests who suddenly visit without saying hello in advance!"

Her voice was absolutely kind and gentle, but her smile suddenly froze.

"It's you!"

Mrs. Xue exclaimed.

Zhou Yuan was also stunned, looking at Zhao Jianjia and Xue Ningyue, staring at each other for a while.

No, you brought your daughter to talk about business?

Bringing your daughter is fine, but you also brought someone else's daughter?

Auntie! How can you let me talk like this!

"Zhou Yuan! Why are you here?"

Zhao Jianjia spoke first, wondering: "Where is the customer who bought the house? Did you drive him away?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Xue's face turned pale.

Zhou Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "Jianjia, is it possible that I am the one who wants to buy the building?"

Xue Ningyue was also shocked and murmured, "Brother Zhou, you want to buy a building? Absolutely not, Baiyan Building is worthless now and can't be operated anymore."

"You stupid girl! What nonsense are you talking about!"

Mrs. Xue almost exploded with anger. How could she be so ruthless as to be afraid that the other party would suffer a loss?

She forced a smile and said, "That... Jianjia, if your Zhao family wants to buy a building, just tell your aunt in advance. Why be so formal?"

"You are Ningyue's good friend, your aunt will definitely sell it to you at a low price!"

Zhao Jianjia was also confused, but after thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "No! We won't buy it!"

Mrs. Xue said, "Zhou Yuan is here!"

Zhao Jianjia was also anxious: "Don't we know the current situation of Baiyan Building? It's almost impossible to operate. Our Zhao family will not be the scapegoat!"

Mrs. Xue's face changed, and she said immediately: " Jianjia, it's wrong for you to talk like that. Baiyanlou has been in business for ten years. How can it be a victim? "

She looked at Zhou Yuan and smiled, "Well, your name is Zhou Yuan, right? You are a junior. Auntie will never bully you. Sixty thousand taels of silver will do!"

"No!"

Zhao Jianjia was startled and said in shock, "Baiyanlou is not worth sixty thousand taels! There is no business now. Zhou Yuan, are you crazy? Father will never agree!"

Xue Ningyue looked at the two people who were arguing, and was at a loss for a moment. She could only say weakly, "Stop arguing!"

Zhou Yuan had a headache. As expected! When there are too many people, it is easy to get confused.

He slammed the table and roared, "Shut up!"

The loud noise made the three women in the room stunned.