Chapter 405 You are my brother, only I can bully you, others can't!
Zhao Cheng made a quick calculation in his mind and said: "Since I met Xiao Luomu, my cooperation with him has been very smooth. If there is a sudden change of people, will there be any problems?"
"It can be seen from the business of fairy wine that the young prime minister is also a powerful businessman." Xiao Ming blinked, walked closer to Zhao Cheng and said, "Businessmen put profit first. If there is no profit, I won't start early. I will take over Dongfang
After the Chamber of Commerce, as long as the young prime minister continues to cooperate with me, the profit I will give the young prime minister will be twice that of Xiao Luomu!"
Zhao Cheng pretended to be surprised and said: "Boss Xiao is so grand!"
Seeing Zhao Cheng's reaction, Xiao Ming felt relieved.
My judgment was indeed correct. Friendship is nothing more than cooperation to make money, and interests come first.
It's nothing to pay twice. Now the Chamber of Commerce's business not only covers Jiangyang County and Yunjing County, but also the Southern Zhou market has been opened. As long as Zhao Cheng can continue to help, no amount of profit is too much for him.
Anyway, I don’t make as much as I do!
"but……"
Xiao Ming's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't expect that Zhao Cheng hadn't finished speaking yet: "The Oriental Chamber of Commerce is no longer what it used to be. Even the current Holy Emperor is aware of its existence. Such a major matter as changing the person in charge cannot be so hasty."
Xiao Ming thought for a moment and said quickly: "This is natural. I came to see the young prime minister, and I also came to discuss with you in advance."
"I understand, you should go back and do your work first."
"Then I..."
"Go back first."
Zhao Cheng was resolute in expelling the guest, and Xiao Ming couldn't stay any longer, so he left angrily.
"Zhao Wu, ask Xiao Fei to come over."
…
During the day, Zhao Cheng inspected the business of the Chamber of Commerce in Qingdong City. Under Xiao Luomu's management, the merchants were in good order and the market was in a healthy state. In all aspects, it was much better than Jiangyang County and Yunjing County.
Of course, after all, Jiangyang County and Yunjing County have just started, Zhao Cheng is not in a hurry. He believes that Wu Sisi and Cai can do well all the way.
Zhao Cheng did not wait until midnight to go to Xiao's house when there were fewer people, but went to Xiao's house at dinner time when there were more people.
Xiao Luomu was busy at that time, but Zhao Cheng deliberately chose this time and ordered Zhao Wu and others to stay with Xiao Luomu on the pretext of helping Xiao Luomu.
Pulling Xiao Luomu aside was too eye-catching, so Zhao Cheng simply played the trick under the light.
"Xiao Ming came to see me this morning." Zhao Cheng said straightforwardly.
"I know." Xiao Luomu was not surprised and said, "He came to you to discuss cooperation, right?"
Zhao Cheng asked: "Do you really agree to hand over the power of the Chamber of Commerce to him?"
Xiao Luomu said: "Of course not! The Chamber of Commerce is yours, who am I to promise it to others?"
Seeing that Zhao Cheng looked wrong, Xiao Luomu asked: "Did he tell you that I agreed?"
Zhao Cheng nodded.
Xiao Luomu sighed and said: "Don't blame him. My uncle is different from my father. He is eager to get results when doing things. He doesn't know your true identity, so he uses some tricks."
Zhao Cheng asked: "What is your attitude?"
Xiao Luomu thought for a moment and said sincerely: "How about... let him try?"
"Nonsense!" Zhao Cheng was a little angry.
Xiao Luomu was confused: "But I want to observe filial piety with my brother."
The more Zhao Cheng talked, the angrier he became, but he still lowered his voice as much as possible and said, "What kind of rule is this? If you are the only one who can handle things in the family, wouldn't it mean that the family's business will be in trouble?"
"That's not the case..." Xiao Luomu's eyes turned red and he said, "It is precisely because my uncle and cousin are here that I choose to keep my father's filial piety. Mr. Xiangye, my mother left early, and it was my father who was doing business at that time.
It was the most difficult time, but he never neglected to care for and teach me and my brother. He worked very hard in his life, and I really can't accept his sudden departure. I want to spend time with him..."
Zhao Cheng took a deep breath and said, "I understand your feelings for the old man, but have you ever thought about whether your father wants you to be like this?"
Xiao Luomu said: "Dad trusts my uncle very much. With my uncle taking charge of the family business, I can rest assured."
Zhao Cheng said: "The head of the family is also Xiao Ming's."
Xiao Luomu said: "As soon as a brother comes to an end, it's normal for him to take over."
Zhao Cheng frowned and said, "Are you really not understanding or are you pretending not to understand? If he becomes the head of the family, the future head of the family will be his son, and it won't be your turn!"
Xiao Luomu shook his head and said: "Luo Yan has been helping me with my business. I taught him step by step. There is nothing wrong with leaving it to him..."
Zhao Cheng asked: "Have you made a decision?"
"Yeah." Xiao Luomu responded softly.
Zhao Cheng said: "What if I don't agree?"
"Then..." Xiao Luomu gritted his teeth and said, "Then the Xiao family will have no choice but to withdraw from the Chamber of Commerce and have no chance to make a fortune with the young prime minister."
Xiao Luofeng noticed what was going on here and immediately ran over and said: "Xiao Xiangye, my brother has been in a bad mood recently. What did he say to make you angry? I apologize on his behalf!"
Zhao Cheng said: "Not only is he in a bad mood, he simply doesn't know the difference between right and wrong!"
Saying that, Zhao Cheng held Xiao Luofeng and Xiao Luomu at the same time, and the three of them held their heads against each other.
Zhao Cheng said softly: "Have you ever thought that the old man might not have died of illness, but was murdered?"
Hearing this, Xiao Luomu became excited and struggled to get out.
Zhao Cheng held him down and continued: "Think about it, if the old man dies suddenly at this time, who will benefit the most?"
Xiao Luomu raised his head hysterically, pushed Zhao Cheng away, and said angrily: "Xiao Xiangye, please get out!"
Xiao Luofeng looked calm and thoughtful.
When the commotion became louder, Xiao Ming quickly came over, pulled Xiao Luomu, and scolded: "Why are you talking to the young prime minister?"
With that said, he bowed to Zhao Cheng: "Xiao Xiangye, Luo Muta..."
Before Xiao Ming could finish speaking, Zhao Cheng turned around and left.
"This..." Xiao Ming was confused, not knowing what happened.
The next day was the day for Xiao Tian's funeral and burial. Zhao Cheng was still angry with Xiao Luomu and woke up early.
He never thought that Xiao Luomu, who was usually smart and smart, would become so pedantic after suffering the shock of his father's death.
"master."
Hearing Yuan Fei's voice, Zhao Cheng quickly sat up from the bed and said, "Come in."
Yuan Fei came in, closed the door, and walked quickly to the bed.
Zhao Cheng asked: "How is it? Did you find anything?"
Yuan Fei nodded and said seriously: "I have been secretly staring at Xiao Ming since noon yesterday. The mourning hall was too noisy during the day. I saw him talking to many people, but I couldn't hear clearly what they were talking about. Today at midnight
, I saw him going to the room next to the mourning hall to drink with a few people, among them were members of the Xiao family and merchants from Qingdong City."
"Master, your guess is correct. Through the conversation between Xiao Ming and them, I judge that Xiao Ming is planning to sideline Xiao Luomu and win the position of the head of the family for himself."
Zhao Cheng took a deep breath, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and cursed: "Xiao Luomu, you idiot! If I go back to Yanchuan directly from Yunmeng City, you idiot will be kicked out!"
After scolding a few times, Zhao Cheng felt a little sorry for Xiao Luomu.
He knew very well that although Xiao Luomu was smart, his thoughts were actually the simplest among them.
"Good people are bullied by others..."
"But you are my brother, and only I can bully you. If anyone else dares to bully you, I won't let them be human!"