In Yangzhou City, Dongguan Street in the Xincheng District, which leads directly to the Grand Canal Wharf, is one of the most prosperous streets in the city.
The Huizhen Building on Dongguan Street is the most luxurious restaurant in Yangzhou City. The three-story pavilion here is also the tallest building on Dongguan Street.
Today, the famously expensive Huizhen Building was reserved. Five Western merchants and dynasties jointly held a banquet in Huizhen Building to thank Wang Qing and Wang Yuanwai for sacrificing themselves to save others.
If Wang Yuanwai had not donated his daughter and family property to Lin, I am afraid that several of them would still be imprisoned in Shuicicang, and it is not known whether they could have come out alive.
This kind of righteous deed has only been seen in ancient books, and it deserves to be thanked with the grandest pomp.
In today's Huizhen Tower, all kinds of land and water treasures are served for free, whether they fly in the sky, run on the ground, swim in the water, or drill in the grass.
Mr. Wang was sitting on the main seat on the third floor. He saw the brightest smiling faces and heard bottomless compliments.
The ministers of the Western Shang Dynasty, who were originally considered business rivals, were all respectful and respectful in front of him today.
In this regard, Wang Yuanwai had to admit that Lin Tailai was really a genius.
Offering a daughter for glory should have been a slap in the spine, ridiculed in all kinds of ways, and become a joke in the city.
But now it is still the act of offering women. After Lin Daguanren's guidance and packaging, he has become a hero with righteousness.
Enjoying the supreme glory, Wang Yuanwai felt that he was reaching the pinnacle of his life.
I have lived for more than 40 years and experienced countless ups and downs, but I have never experienced such scenery.
Wang Yuanwai couldn't help but think, it would be better if the scenery in front of him was not forcibly given by Lin Tailai, but came from his own hard work.
But as soon as Wang Yuanwai had this idea, a strange face next to him, which others thought was Wang Yuanwai's entourage, coughed heavily.
This sudden cough, full of accent from Suzhou, made Wang Yuanwai come back to his senses from the fantasy he should not have had.
After sighing again, Wang Yuanwai had to start the business, picked up the wine glass and stood up.
As the absolute protagonist today, Wang Yuanwai's every move was the focus. After he stood up, others stopped talking and all looked at Wang Yuanwai.
Wang Yuanwai said loudly: "I am gathering with you today, but I have something to do. I hope you will show me Wang Qing a favor."
Those who can sit on the third floor today are all front-line figures in Yangzhou's business community, especially those in the top 20 in Western business circles. Basically all of them are here.
Immediately, Wang Yuwai waved his hand, and a servant led a middle-aged court servant up from the corner of the stairs.
This middle-aged court official was none other than Zheng Zhiyan, the leader of Huizhou merchants and the theoretical largest salt merchant in Yangzhou City.
At this time, Zheng Yuanwai's face looked very ugly. He didn't want to come here at all, but he had to come.
When the Western merchants at the banquet saw Zheng Zhiyan, many of them looked unhappy.
A few days ago, Zheng Zhiyan was released alone and went home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, while several Western Shang Dynasty officials continued to be imprisoned.
As a result, the Western business forces believed that Zheng Zhiyan had colluded with Lin and betrayed his fellow businessmen.
Then several Western businessmen joined forces and launched a high-end business war with the Zheng family that lasted for more than ten days.
For example, robbing the opponent's salt bag, setting fire to the opponent's pawn shop, ambushing and beating the opponent's servants, etc.
Although the Zheng family also had fellow villagers from Huizhou to assist in their boxing, these villagers also complained and felt that they were innocent and implicated. At the same time, they felt that Zheng Zhiyan was unkind in his actions, which caused Zheng Zhiyan's reputation among Huizhou merchants to plummet.
Now that several Western Shang Dynasty officials have been released, there is no point in continuing this high-end business war. However, due to face, neither side is willing to relent first.
Sun, the highly respected manager of the Shanshan Guild Hall in Western business, saw Zheng Zhiyan and asked Wang Yuanwai: "What does this mean?"
Officer Wang smiled and said: "It was all a misunderstanding before, and you and Brother Zheng were in trouble.
But in life and business, peace is still the most important thing. Now for my sake, how about we call it quits and call a truce?"
After making eye contact with several other Western merchants, Manager Sun nodded and said, "Since Mr. Wang has spoken, we naturally have to sell face."
Wang Yuanwai looked at Zheng Zhiyan again, "Brother Zheng, don't be dissatisfied. How about that?"
Zheng Zhiyan: "."
Although Wang Yuanwai is older than him, he has always played the role of the younger brother. He, Zheng Zhiyan, is the eldest brother of Huizhou merchants!
But today Yuan Wai Wang dared to say "Brother Zheng". He was really ignorant!
But the situation was stronger than the people, Zheng Zhiyan could only nod and said: "Okay, that's it for this time."
Wang Yuanwai laughed "haha" and said in a pretentious manner: "Brother Zheng, please take a seat and let's have a drink and hangover!"
Manager Sun raised his wine glass with a smile and cooperated with Mr. Wang.
But Sun Wenyi, the son of General Manager Sun, couldn't bear it and whispered: "Is my father too respectful to Wang Qing? After all, we are Western merchants and they are Hui merchants.
And I always feel that there is something fishy between Wang Qing and Lin Tailai. Doesn’t my father have any doubts at all?"
Manager Sun still had a smile on his face, but he replied to his son:
"So what if I knew it was suspicious? If I didn't pretend to be confused, could I have escaped from Suitsugura?"
As long as you still want to go home safely, you must recognize Wang Qing's kindness."
Sun Wenyi was very dissatisfied and said: "If it is just to get out of Shuicicang, it is not impossible to understand my father's humiliation and hard work. But now that he is out of danger, why do he still support Wang Qing?"
Manager Sun said calmly: "Heroes are never easy to be. The higher you fly, the harder you fall."
Speaking of this, General Manager Sun suddenly said to Wang Yuanwai: "Lin Tailai is very ambitious. Last time he went to Yangzhou, he invaded the Zheng family's property. This time he went to Yangzhou and coveted Brother Wang's family property.
This shows that Lin Tailai's greedy character is a great enemy for all of us in the Yangzhou business community, and we all have to guard against it."
Mr. Wang probably didn't expect Mr. Sun to talk about this. He was stunned for a moment before replying: "What Mr. Sun said makes sense."
Manager Sun sighed: "What's the use of saying something reasonable? The most important thing is what should be done.
Brother Wang is also a victim, don’t you want to get your daughter and family property back?”
Several Western merchants around heard what Manager Sun said and shouted together: "The manager is right, Lin Tailai is really nothing!
If Brother Wang is unwilling to give in, we are willing to help, and Lin Tailai cannot be given the advantage in vain!"
After finishing speaking, Manager Sun stared closely at Mr. Wang.
If Wang Qing and Lin Tailai were a team, Wang Qing would either be talking about him or not, or be vague and confused.
The purpose is to cool down the intense emotions, ease everyone's hostility towards Lin Tailai, and stop focusing the topic on "anti-Lin Tailai".
At this time, Wang Yuanwai pondered for a moment, not knowing what he was hesitating about.
Then he suddenly slapped the table and shouted: "You are all right! Although I was forced to sell my daughter and property, I don't think Lin Tailai will be satisfied!
As the saying goes, using the land to serve the Qin State is like putting out firewood with firewood! We face Lin Tailai for the same reason!
We can no longer be like Brother Zheng, who felt at ease after giving up 7,000 salts, thinking that he no longer had to worry about Lin Tailai, but ended up being arrested and imprisoned just like this time!"
Zheng Zhiyan: "."
Someone applauded and said: "Brother Wang is right! But aren't you afraid of publicly criticizing Lin Tailai in this way? After all, he is a person who even the governor and the governor dare to arrest!"
Wang Yuanwai stood up again, raised his arms and shouted: "I, Wang Qing, have lost my daughter, my property, and have nothing!
I have nothing to lose, so what am I still afraid of?
So I dare to stand here and speak justice to you, so what if I criticize Lin Tailai a few times?"
Wang Yuanwai's words were generous and powerful, and the people at the table around him cheered.
Manager Sun couldn't help but fell into confusion. Wang Yuanwai dared to publicly denounce Lin Tailai? Are they really a team?
He just mentioned Lin Tailai's words, but Wang Yuanwai dared to continue scolding him, and his attitude was even more extreme than his own.
Before Manager Sun could figure it out, Wang Qing began to speak loudly again, "Actually, Lin Tailai is just a paper tiger, far less powerful than he looks!
If Lin Tailai is really fearless, then why is he hiding in Shuicicang and afraid to come out? It means that he is also afraid in his heart!"
Someone else shouted: "Brother Wang also underestimates Lin Tailai too much, right? Then how can Lin Tailai be just a paper tiger?"
Is it true that Zheng Yuanwai lost 7,000 salts and Brother Wang also paid a heavy price?"
Wang Yuanwai replied: "That's because we all faced Lin Tailai alone, so we were defeated by Lin Tailai one by one!
The strength of a family is limited, and there is no future if you work alone!
Now we must unite, only if we are united can we fight against people like Lin Tailai!"
Warm applause and cheers erupted from the seats on the third floor. Regardless of whether Mr. Wang was right or not, his spirit was indeed commendable.
Others said loudly: "We are willing to take Brother Wang as the leader and jointly resist Lin Tailai!"
Wang Yuanwai quickly gave in and said humbly: "How can I be so virtuous and capable as to be a leader?"
A few more people said: "Comrade Wang is very righteous and loyal, and he sacrifices his family to save others. All our comrades admire him!"
If someone else were to be the leader, who could convince everyone?"
Manager Sun looked at this scene and couldn't help but be stunned. This development trend seemed to be different from what he thought.
He didn't expect that Wang Qing would really dare to scold Lin Tailai in public, and even demean him as a paper tiger.
What’s more, I didn’t expect that others would really dare to believe Wang Qing and actually want to elect Wang Qing as their leader!
Thinking of this, Manager Sun was quite dissatisfied and asked again: "A leader needs to be brave and resourceful, and it cannot be done by just shouting a few words. Does Brother Wang have any way to deal with Lin Tailai?"
Wang Qing said proudly: "I dare to say that Lin Tailai is a paper tiger, and of course I have my reasons!
I already have evidence that Lin Tailai sells a large amount of illegal salt. As long as he takes advantage of this, Lin Tailai will be doomed!"