"The little girl has been operating in Japan for many years, so she should know something about the talented people in Japan. If such an important person as the envoy of the Tang Dynasty doesn't know anything about it, and accidentally offends the distinguished guests in the future, the business will be ruined.
It’s not easy to do.”
Tohka said with a smile, and then took a puff of cigarette lightly.
Whether intentionally or not, the action of blowing out the tobacco seemed a bit charming, and he glanced at Bai Song lightly.
Bai Song looked at the other person and felt that his posture did not look like that of a businessman, nor could he guess what he was thinking. Fortunately, he asked directly: "Now that the girl knows a little bit about me, do you know the purpose of my visit today?"
"My people told me that it seems that the envoy is interested in the business of this art hall. It seems that there are young girls from the Tang Dynasty, and the little girl is also very interested."
"I'm afraid that will disappoint the girl."
Shixiang frowned and put down the pipe: "What?"
"My real purpose is to rent your okiya and turn it into a Go dojo."
"..."
Tohka didn't expect this, and her charming expression instantly faded. She didn't seem to be interested in this business.
Bai Song was not in a hurry and continued: "Girl, this gym doesn't have much business. If you keep it, you will lose money. We businessmen should focus on profit. If we turn it into a Go dojo, we can at least generate a certain amount of revenue every month.
"
"The Go Dojo...could it be the Honinbo that caused such a fuss?"
"Exactly."
"It turns out you are behind the Honinbo Go Dojo."
Tohka's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new world.
She looked Bai Song up and down, with a hint of evil, and took a puff of cigarette: "If this news gets out, I'm afraid the Chess Academy will have reason to trouble you. The envoy said this to the little girl.
, wouldn’t it be appropriate?”
"Since the girl knows my details, it won't be difficult to find out who is behind the Honinbo Go Dojo. Rather than doing this, it would be better to confess earlier."
"This is just my first meeting with the envoy, little girl. Do you trust me so much?"
"It's not trust, but I heard that Miss Shixiang has been doing business with the Tang Dynasty for a long time."
"That's true." Shixiang was a little proud, twisting her waist and walking a few steps, "This little girl is here today only because she opened up the trade routes of Datang earlier. If we want to do business with you Datang,
This little girl can be regarded as the number one person in Japan."
"In this case, the girl must have a lot of property in the Tang Dynasty. Then we are restricting each other, so I am not afraid that the girl will know some secrets."
"How to say?"
Bai Song said softly: "If the girl does anything detrimental to me in Japan, I can easily counterattack the girl's property in the Tang Dynasty. Don't forget, I am the envoy of the Tang Dynasty and represent the court of the Tang Dynasty.
, as long as I say a word, the business that the girl has been running over the years may be in vain."
"You...ahem!"
Shixiang choked. Unexpectedly, Bai Song did not avoid it. What is this? A naked threat!
"Girl, don't worry." Bai Song was very calm and immediately changed his words and added, "But if things are reversed, if the girl gives me enough convenience in Japan, my words can also give the girl countless conveniences in Datang's industry. Okay.
Both parties will benefit, and fighting will lead to loss for both parties. I believe the girl also understands the truth."
"Are you going to win over the little girl so soon?"
"One more friend is better than one enemy. I believe the same is true for girls."
Toh Xiang didn't hesitate: "Tell me, how do you want to cooperate, Master?"
Bai Song is a cheerful person, Shi Xiang originally wanted to test him more, but after a few words, he felt that the testing process could be omitted.
"It's simple, I just want the pavement here."
"Then what benefit do I get?"
"rent."
"Just rent? This is not sincere enough. You know, the Honinbo Go Dojo is very delicate in the current public opinion environment. Is my hush money too small?"
"Give the girl another 20% of the shares in the Go Dojo."
"I also need the immunity of the Tang Dynasty court so that I can have legal qualifications to own property in Datang. They can't seize my shop every two days."
"The girl's appetite is too big. Things involving Datang will have to be discussed in the future."
Bai Song's attitude was very resolute. After thinking about it, Shixiang felt that it was not appropriate to mention this now, so she took a breath and nodded: "Since we still need to get to know each other more, I will give the envoy some time."
The matter was now settled, the contract was signed in Xiaokui's name, and the renovation of the okiya began immediately.
As a result, the madam who stayed in the shop at the beginning was considered unemployed.
When Toh-hsiang left, the old bustard was standing at the door of the restaurant, crying and acting up.
Bai Song didn't know what she was making a fuss about. Later, he heard from Xiaokui that this woman had been saying that they were liars, causing her to lose her livelihood.
Bai Song ignored her at first, but then more and more people passed by. Xiaokui suddenly came to tell her that the woman outside said that Bai Song took advantage and refused to pay her. Many pedestrians outside made comments.
When Bai Song heard this, he almost vomited blood. He thought to himself: What the hell is this? Why is there such an outrageous old woman? That white face is scary enough, let alone someone who is dozens of years old. What man can say it?
Later, the woman made a fuss even more violently. Bai Song couldn't let it go, so he asked Xiaokui to give her some money to send her away.
Unexpectedly, this woman is quite smart, saying that no matter how much money she gives her, she will spend it all at once, and Bai Song caused her to lose her livelihood, so she should be given a job.
In the end, I had no choice but to let her stay in the Go dojo doing odd jobs.
The decoration of the art hall is very simple, and there are very few modifications. It is enough to remove some overly feminine and ambiguous decorations and replace them with some elegant and quiet ornaments.
The last step is to put up a sign, rent the shop space that day, and start business the next day.
Honinbo Go Dojo has been a hot topic recently. It opened a branch without any publicity, and many people came that day.
Among these people, there was even a person who even Bai Song knew. He was one of the representatives who visited the Tang Dynasty. He was also expelled from the qualification of chess player.
It was rumored that this person was a disciple of the chess master, but there was no chance to make amends, and when he left the chess academy, someone picked off the tendon in his right hand.
The once glorious disciple of the Chess Saint was now as unkempt as a beggar, and Xiaokui didn't even recognize him when she saw him.
He came to the Go Dojo not to play chess, but to make a living. Hearing that the Go Dojo needed to recruit teachers who could teach chess to open a branch, Jing Lu came to give it a try.
Bai Song did not appear in public. He was hiding in the dark and felt very emotional when he saw this man. Although his right hand was disabled and many things were inconvenient, Bai Song still quietly informed Xiaokui.
There is no need for this person to ask any questions, he can just be hired directly.
