Zhou Jinrong lived half his life and quickly guessed that Tang Xiaobei was deliberately irritating Zhou Wenyuan.
"What a cruel heart!"
Zhou Jinrong felt nervous, fearing that his son would fall into a trap, and was about to change the subject when he saw Zhou Wenyuan folding his hands and giving Tang Xiaobei a deep bow.
"Miss Tang, I used to be a young and ignorant boy. I was blinded by lard and offended the girl."
Zhou Wenyuan said: "Xiaosheng is here to apologize to Miss Tang, and I hope she doesn't have the same experience as me!"
Tang Xiaobei did not answer, but his brows furrowed slightly.
She really didn't expect Zhou Wenyuan to be able to do this.
Apart from kneeling, this is the highest etiquette in Dakang.
Generally, as long as there is no life-or-death feud, each other will take a step back.
But Tang Xiaobei didn't want to retreat.
During her time in the brothel, she understood one thing through blood and tears.
You must never be soft on those who have bullied you. If you forgive the other person lightly, the other person will feel that the cost of making a mistake is very low. At most, they can just apologize afterwards, and they will continue to bully you in the future.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm afraid you made a mistake?"
Tang Xiaobei sneered: "If it was just because you tied me up once, would the young master come to apologize today?"
The Zhou family promised not to make it difficult for the Jinchuan Chamber of Commerce to settle in the capital, and also agreed to a series of conditions for the Qing family, which meant that the original incident was over.
Afterwards, the Jinchuan Chamber of Commerce became popular in the capital, and the Zhou family did not interfere with it, so it can be regarded as fulfilling their promise.
If it was just because he kidnapped Tang Xiaobei, Zhou Wenyuan would definitely not come to apologize.
If they met on the street, Zhou Wenyuan might even make some mocking remarks.
The apology this time was entirely because he slandered Jin Feng and was countered by Tang Xiaobei.
But there are some things you can't say but slandering a noble has more serious consequences than kidnapping Tang Xiaobei, and will be disgusted by all the nobles.
Under normal circumstances, it is enough for everyone to understand each other well, and they will not really quarrel with each other.
However, under the influence of Jin Feng, Tang Xiaobei's style of work was inherently tough, and she did not have the magnanimity and magnanimity of those old foxes.
She was really angry this time and didn't care about any unspoken rules.
Moreover, she is a woman. Even if other nobles knew about this, they would laugh at most. If anyone is really serious, they will be laughed at for not being as knowledgeable as women.
"Miss Tang, a child can't speak. You're an adult, so don't be as knowledgeable as him."
Zhou Jinrong quickly laughed and smoothed things over: "Butler, bring the gifts in..."
"Wait a minute!" Tang Xiaobei raised his hand and said, "I don't dare accept gifts from you two until the matter is explained clearly."
Neither party is poor, so it doesn't matter what kind of gift they give, what matters is the attitude.
Just like when Tang Xiaobei gave a gift to the Guangyuan County Sheriff, even if it was just a box of twine, the County Sheriff would be happy to accept it.
If Tang Xiaobei does not accept the gift, it means that he has not forgiven Zhou Wenyuan.
Zhou Wenyuan was still hunched over, staring at the ground, almost spitting out fire.
But what he said was extremely sincere: "I was wrong this time. Xiaosheng already knows that I was wrong. I hope that Miss Tang will show her kindness and let Xiaosheng go. Xiaosheng will be grateful to the girl for her kindness for the rest of his life!"
Tang Xiaobei didn't accept his trick at all, and waved his hand and said: "This little girl is not blessed and cannot bear the gratitude of the young master. Just tell me where you went wrong."
When Zhou Wenyuan heard this, he knew that Tang Xiaobei would not let him go easily today.
Gritting his teeth, he knelt down directly on the ground and touched his head to the ground: "The young man was blinded by lard, and he didn't know what to say. He hurt his reputation. Please forgive me, girl!"
Tang Xiaobei thought that Zhou Wenyuan would have to grind for a while before admitting his mistake, but he was a little surprised when he admitted it so happily.
"Miss Tang, are you satisfied now?"
The smile on Zhou Jinrong's face faded.
The son was forced to kneel down in front of a woman, and his father's face didn't look good.
Zhou Jinrong now controls many resources of the Zhou family in Jiangnan. If he is really afraid of Jin Feng and Tang Xiaobei, that's not the case. He just doesn't want to cause more trouble.
Killing without nodding his head, Zhou Wenyuan had already knelt down to admit his mistake, and Tang Xiaobei knew that no matter how hard he forced him, he could not do anything to him.
Otherwise, the Qing family may not continue to support her.
He waved his hand and said: "Since the young master has realized his mistake, this matter will be over. The little lady will not leave the two of you to eat!"
"excuse me!"
Zhou Jinrong pulled up his son, and the two were about to leave, but they heard Tang Xiaobei's voice from behind:
"I heard that there is a girl Qing'er in Linglong Pavilion who dances beautifully. I originally wanted to visit and learn from her, but now I don't have the chance. What a pity."
To outsiders, it sounded like Tang Xiaobei was talking to himself, but the Zhou family and his son knew that Tang Xiaobei was threatening them.
Perhaps because Tang Xiaobei was born in a brothel and after escaping from Guangyuan, Zhou Wenyuan became a little perverted. Every time he went to a brothel, he would abuse the girls who accompanied him.
In the capital, he was somewhat restrained, and at most he would beat, scold, and use violence. But when he arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, he was out of control.
At Linglong Pavilion, which he often visited, all the girls would tremble with fear when they heard that Zhou Wenyuan had arrived. They would be very careful when accompanying them, doing whatever they were told, for fear of offending Zhou Wenyuan.
In the end, something happened.
A girl named Qing'er was strangled to death while accompanying Zhou Wenyuan.
Linglong Pavilion said to the outside world that Qing'er died of a sudden illness, but many girls and guests who stayed overnight knew what happened.
The status of a brothel girl is low, but after all, it is a living human life. If it were really pursued, it would be enough to give Zhou Wenyuan a headache.
Especially after witnessing Tang Xiaobei's propaganda war.
Zhou Wenyuan's reputation is already bad now. If this kind of thing is exposed by a storyteller again, he will be nailed to the rack of shame for the rest of his life.
"Miss Tang, my Zhou family has a strong foundation in the south of the Yangtze River. If the girl encounters any difficulties, just ask, I will help you if you can."
Zhou Jinrong turned around and asked with a smile.
"There's nothing special that I need help with. As long as no one continues to cause trouble behind my back, I'll be thankful to God."
Tang Xiaobei said with a smile: "Sichuan and Sichuan are suffering from disasters and need food."
"Mr. Jin and Miss Jin are really kind-hearted people, and they will definitely be blessed."
Zhou Jinrong said: "Don't worry, Miss Tang. I dare not tell others. The Zhou family will definitely support the girl with all their strength."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhou!"
Tang Xiaobei nodded slightly.
She doesn't ask the Zhou family for help, as long as the Zhou family doesn't cause trouble.
Of course, Tang Xiaobei is not afraid if the Zhou family continues to cause trouble.
She had already prepared big-character posters and flyers and was waiting.
If the Zhou family makes trouble again, Tang Xiaobei will not target Zhou Wenyuan alone.
"It should!"
Zhou Jinrong bowed his hands to Tang Xiaobei and left with Zhou Wenyuan.
There are boxes of gifts left in the yard.
The gift was nothing more than some pastries, cloth, etc. Tang Xiaobei didn't bother to look at it and waved it to be sent to the warehouse.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Zhou is quite capable of bending and stretching."
Yuan Caiwei stood behind Tang Xiaobei and whispered.
"This kind of enemy is terrible!"
Tang Xiaobei looked at the door and whispered: "Ask the Zhongming team to send a group of people to keep an eye on the Zhou family and my son!"