Xie Fu is about to become the governor of Huainan Province. According to the law, officials are not allowed to engage in business, but they can let their family members and friends engage in business. This is a human thing, but it also becomes a loophole in the law. Many officials are
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When he had a detailed discussion with Ye Yui this morning, Xie Fu thought of this issue. The only person he could think of who was the closest and most trustworthy was Tantai Heqing.
However, Tantai Heqing had her own cloth business, and she was afraid that she would not be able to do all the work, so asking her to give up cloth and turn to food would be putting the cart before the horse.
Just now when Gu Xianting was talking about business, Fu Xie put his idea on her head. Gu Xianting was not the closest to her, but she was the most trustworthy.
She offered to lend her thirty thousand taels of silver without hesitation, which made Xie Fu have no doubts about her.
When Gu Xianting heard that Xie Fu wanted to do business with her, she blurted out: "Okay."
Soon, he frowned and said rationally: "Sir, it's okay to run a small business, but if you want to do such a big business, I'm afraid it won't be easy to add me."
Just what Xie Fu said just now made Gu Xianting feel that Xie Fu was just a layman in business. He had covered the entire Jiangnan East Road in the grain business. Even the efforts of several generations might not have achieved such an achievement.
Listening to the adult's tone, it seems that it happened overnight. Sister He Qing doesn't dare to say such big words.
Seeing Gu Xianting's expression, Mr. Xie smiled and said: "Miss Gu, let me tell you the truth first. The Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant License issued by Luoyang Ye Family will soon be re-bid in Suzhou."
Gu Xianting was not involved in this aspect, so he didn't know much about it, so he asked: "What do you mean, sir?"
"The Ye family in Luoyang is the largest grain merchant in the world. It is also an imperial merchant authorized by the imperial court. It is responsible for Tianting and the grain merchants all over the world. As long as I obtain the general grain merchant license of Jiangnan East Road, I will be the royal merchant of the Ye family in Jiangnan East Road.
Chief Grain Merchant, with the support of the Luoyang Ye family, do you think I can start this grain business?"
"So, it's not a big problem, but why did such a good thing happen to you?"
Xie Fu said with a smile: "I have expert help behind me, but of course the results are still fresh. If I get the Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant License, I hope Miss Gu can help me, a layman!"
Xie Fu's eyes were sincere and pleading, and his hands fell heavily on Gu Xianting's shoulders.
The pressure made Gu Xianting's waist soften, and he made a sound.
Xie Fu quickly withdrew his hands: "Sorry, sorry, I'm too excited."
Gu Xianting saw that Xie Fu's eyes were shining brightly, as if he was looking forward to his future ambitions. He thought to himself, let alone helping you, he would not hesitate to go through fire and water with you. He nodded and said, "Okay! I will be your companion!"
Xie Fu said: "No! You come to be the boss!"
Gu Xianting was shocked: "I will be the big boss!"
Xie Fu looked affirmatively and nodded.
Gu Xianting said: "Sir, are you kidding me?"
Xie Fu asked back: "Do you look at me like I'm joking with you?"
Gu Xianting looked at Xie Fu, pondered for a while and then asked: "Sir, do you have any concerns?"
"Miss Gu, you are so smart. I do have concerns about being the big boss."
Gu Xianting was a little embarrassed to be praised. She just asked casually, "Sir, this is your career. There is no reason to make wedding clothes for others. If you have any concerns, you can tell me. Maybe I can help you solve the problem.
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Gu Xianting is not a person who likes to ask about other people's privacy, but towards Xie Fu, she always holds a warm feeling in her subconscious, eager to solve Xie Fu's problems and make Xie Fu worry-free.
Xie Fu was deep in thought and seemed to have something to hide. When Gu Xianting saw this, he hurriedly said: "Sir, if it's not convenient for you to say it, you don't have to say it."
Since he regards others as partners, he must treat them with sincerity, not to mention that he always has an inexplicable trust in Gu Xianting subconsciously. He smiled and said: "Actually, there is nothing hard to say, but the matter is unresolved, and I am afraid that in the end
Fetching water from a bamboo basket is all in vain, which makes people laugh."
Gu Xianting said lightly: "Okay, you don't need to say anything, there is no need to embarrass you, I will listen to you and follow you to the end."
Xie Fu suddenly approached, and Gu Xianting's heart was pounding again. She heard Xie Fu whisper in her ear: "I want to be an official."
Gu Xianting was curious and blurted out: "You want to be an official! What kind of official?"
"High official!"
"Sir! How old are you?"
"It's very, very big."
When Gu Xianting heard him say that he was very, very big, he felt that he was very cute and not a bit official. However, in Xiu'er's words, his image as a county magistrate was heart-wrenching. He took the lead, was not afraid of life and death, and was deeply loved by the people.
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"Sir, if you were a county magistrate, you would definitely be very competent."
Gu Xianting was sincerely happy for Xie Fu. At first, he was a fake, but now he can express his ambitions legitimately.
Xie Fu smiled and said: "Much bigger than the county magistrate."
"The county magistrate is still too young. The magistrate of Wu County is a dignified seventh-grade official." If you get the number one scholar in Jinshi, it will be very good to become a county magistrate after becoming an official.
"Miss Gu, don't be frightened if I tell you."
Gu Xianting said proudly: "You are not looking down on me. Sir, you can tell me higher up. Even if you say you want to be a fourth-grade governor, you won't scare me."
Xie Fu smiled and said: "He is bigger than the governor."
Gu Xianting blurted out: "Impossible, the governor is already the largest local official."
Local governors are generally fourth-rank officials. In big states like Suzhou, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, and Jinling, the governors are third-rank officials, which is the same rank as the six ministers.
The first and second grades are just a very high fictitious title without actual control. Generally speaking, the third grade is already a senior official with real power.
Xie Fu whispered: "I want to be a governor."
Gu Xianting was startled, then looked at the smiling Xie Fu, "Sir, you are teasing me."
This is really ridiculous, so ridiculous that Gu Xianting thought Fu Xie was talking nonsense.
Xie Fu said with a smile: "If you don't believe it, forget it, but you can't tell others. I didn't even tell He Qing about this."
Gu Xianting smiled slightly and said, "I believe you for now."
Xie Fu smiled and said, "You obviously don't believe it."
Gu Xianting said coquettishly: "Sir, people are willing to admit that they are a fool, what else do you want."
Xie Fu laughed: "That's all, if you don't believe it, others won't believe it either."
Let’s get back to the point: “So you, Miss Gu, can only be the big boss.”
Gu Xianting felt that Xie Fu wanted to lure her into a pirate ship and sell her, but he said: "Let's find a place to sit down and discuss this matter slowly and long-term."
"Okay, where?"
"Not far ahead is Wanghe Tower. I will cook the food myself, prepare some wine and food, and chat while eating."
Xie Fu was very happy: "Let's go!"
It was approaching noon, and there was a huge flow of customers at the entrance of Wanghe Tower. They were all coming for the Anhui cuisine cooked by Chef Gu. However, eating the Anhui cuisine cooked by Chef Gu himself was hard to come by.
Gu Xianting led Xie Fu through the side door.
A group of people who were clearing away food residues gathered at the door. When they saw Gu Xianting appear, they all shouted "Miss."
Many of these people had physical disabilities and were taken in by Gu Xianting, who gave them a chance to be self-reliant without having to wander around and beg.
Everyone's love and admiration for her is all due to the name "Miss".
Gu Xianting greeted Mr. Xie amiably and led Mr. Xie in.
This was the first time that Gu Xianting was accompanied by a man. Everyone couldn't help but focus on Xie Fu, wanting to see if this man was qualified to stand by Gu Xianting's side.
Although Xie Fu has a gentle temperament and a dignified appearance, everyone is disgusted with him.
Xie Fu also felt the strange looks from these people and did not look back while walking.
Just then, Xiu'er came closer and Xie Fu asked in a low voice: "Why are these people so hostile to me?"
Xiu'er glanced at Gu Xianting, who was leading the way, and laughed softly: "Of course, Miss is a high-ranking female Bodhisattva in their hearts."
Xie Fu was confused: "What does this have to do with my hostility towards me?"
Xiu'er asked again: "What do you see in their eyes?"
Xie Fu was thoughtful, but couldn't explain why he had to give in. Xiu'er asked and answered: "You don't deserve it!"
Xie Fu suddenly realized: "Yes, it's your unworthy look!"
Gu Xianting turned around when he heard the voice: "Why don't you deserve it?"
The two of them laughed and muddled by, and Xiu'er whispered to Xie Fu again: "Actually, they should thank you."
"Where do you start talking about this?"
"Ever since we left Wuxi, Miss has always been worried about you being hungry and freezing, so she takes special care of these wandering and begging people. I always feel like you are among them."
Xie Fu was secretly moved after hearing this.
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A group of ladies were sitting in a pavilion in the quiet courtyard behind Wanghe Tower, sipping tea and chatting while admiring the autumn scenery.
All of them were dressed in silk and satin, with beads and hairpins in their hair. They were very noble and yet dignified and elegant. After all, they all came from famous families and had read poetry and books since childhood.
Among them are Lu Wang, the wife of Lu Tao, Gu Cui, the wife of the second master of the Gu family, Gu Mou, and the current leader of the Zhang family, the Lu family. The three of them are respected and honored.
Lu Wang's natal family is the Taiyuan Wang family, and the Taiyuan Wang family is also one of the Nine Surnames and Thirteen Hopes.
Gu Cui's natal family is Cui family of Qinghe, her maiden name is Cui Youyun, and she is Cui Yourong's sister.
Zhang Lu's maiden family is Fan Yanglu, and she is also Zhang Lingxiao's aunt.
Zhang Lingxiao is the legitimate eldest son of the Zhang family. Because his biological mother died early and his father ran away from home, Zhang Yizhen, his aunt, has been taking care of him since he was a child. Since Zhang Yizhen married outside, the responsibility of taking care of Zhang Lingxiao fell on Zhang Lu.
On an aunt.
Now that Zhang Lingxiao has grown up, it is naturally Zhang Lu's responsibility to find a suitable marriage partner.
Amidst the laughter of orioles, a maid came to report: "Madam, Miss Gu is back."
After hearing this, all the ladies stood up and said with a smile: "Xian Ting is back."
They are all members of the Boudoir Chef Academy. Now that the president, Gu Xianting, is back, they will naturally go and register to learn cooking skills.
The maid said again: "Miss Gu didn't come this way, and she brought a young master with her."
"Bring a young master?"
All the ladies looked puzzled when they heard this. In their impression, there was never a man around Xianting, all because there was no young man worthy of standing by her side.
In their hearts, Xianting is not an ordinary lady, but a noble daughter of heaven.
Mrs. Lu suddenly asked: "Is it Wen Lin?"
The maid shook her head: "It's not Mr. Lu."
Mrs. Zhang said happily: "It's Ling Xiao!"
The maid reminded: "I know both Master Lu and Master Zhang, but I don't know this Master."
Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Zhang immediately frowned upon hearing this. Mrs. Gu chuckled and said, "I'm curious about what kind of young master can be so favored by the Immortal Court." Her implication was that we should go over and take a look.
Mrs. Lu heard the coldness in Mrs. Gu's voice. She always acted steadily and said, "Could he be a relative of Xianting, a cousin or something?"
Mrs. Gu looked at Mrs. Lu gently and asked, "What if it's not?"
Mrs. Zhang said coldly: "Then let him know what the outcome will be if he steals someone and seizes the head of the four nobles in Wuzhong."
Mrs. Lu said in a deep voice to the maid beside her: "Tao'er, ask the second young master to go to the ancient pear courtyard."
At this moment, Lu Wuyuan was being punished by him to work as a donkey grinding rice in the kitchen.
After the maid took the order and left, Mrs. Gu smiled and said, "Mrs. Lu, what do you mean?"
Mrs. Lu said: "We are all wealthy ladies, so naturally we cannot see the same thing as a kid. But the kid needs Zhong Kui to treat him."
Mrs. Gu smiled after hearing this: "I didn't expect that Wu Yuan, the devil in the world, would also come in handy."
Mrs. Lu said helplessly: "Mrs. Gu, please stop ridiculing me."
She gave birth to two sons. The second son, Wu Yuan, refused to change despite repeated admonitions. Fortunately, Wen Lin was sensible since he was a child, which made her very happy.
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In the flower hall of the ancient pear courtyard, Xie Fu sat at a round table waiting for the food to be served.
This Wanghe Tower is a restaurant, but Gu Xianting has to cook personally to prepare a table of wine and food for Mr. Xie.
After a while, Xiuer brought in the first dish and put it on the table.
Mr. Xie is also good at cooking. Seeing this dish served on a wooden board, he asked curiously: "What is the name of this dish?"
Xiu'er smiled and said, "You taste it first, and then I'll tell you."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xie Fu picked up a piece of meat and tasted it. He felt that the meat was not salty but greasy. The light woody aroma in the chewing made it less greasy, making it fresh and refreshing.
He opened his mouth and commented: "This meat is moderately fat and lean, with clear layers, and is cooked but not rotten. It must be Lantian pork."
Xiu'er said in surprise: "You have such a powerful mouth."
Xie Fu smiled and said, "It's because I have a great tongue."
Xiu'er spat: "Teasing me is nothing. If you have the ability, go ahead and tease the lady."
Xie Fu was speechless. Why did he tease you? He did not argue with Xiu'er and continued: "There is a smell of camphor wood in the entrance. I guess the key to this dish is the camphor wood board."
Xiu'er smiled and said: "This is a dish exclusively invented by Miss. It's called Daobanxiang. You can't eat it anywhere in the world except here."
Xie Fu praised: "The knife and board are fragrant, good! It is known as a home-cooked dish, but it can reach the level of elegance."
"Just don't stay here and leave after eating."
Xie Fu chuckled.
"Do you want to drink alcohol while eating food?"
"The wine is free."
Xie Fu declined, as he would have to discuss business with Gu Xianting later, and drinking would cause trouble.
"Wuxi Huiquan Brewing, do you want it?"
When Xie Fu heard the name, he immediately became greedy and said, "Xiu'er, you are so disgusting, I have stopped drinking, and you still come to seduce me."
Xiu'er chuckled: "Wine is like beauty, famous and exciting."
After a while, Xiuer sent Wuxi Huiquan wine.
This Wuxi Huiquan wine belongs to Wuxi rice wine. It is brewed with Huishan Huiquan spring water. It has a clear and mellow taste.
As soon as Xie Fu smelled the aroma of wine, he couldn't stop eating it. While eating delicious food and sipping fine wine, he felt that life was nothing more than a happy and carefree life.
It's just a boring thing to drink alone. I don't know if Miss Gu is good at drinking.
He actually wanted to drag Gu Xianting into the group.
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