Bianliang Shiyue Chapter 100 Reversal of polarities?
At the dinner table in the Lu Mansion, when Lu Yao mentioned Zhang Maocai, Lu Yao's sister-in-law, Mrs. Xu, looked very surprised and asked him why he went to the Han Mansion.
Seeing his sister-in-law's reaction, Lu Yao felt a little relieved. It seemed that although his sister-in-law knew Zhang Maocai, it was mostly through the relationship with the proprietress of the Fulai Inn. Maybe he had met him a few times, but he basically stayed in the Lu Mansion for a long time.
Therefore, the sister-in-law probably did not tell Zhang Maocai about Lu Yao’s affairs and circumstances.
Thinking of this, Lu Yao cursed himself secretly, saying that he should not doubt his own family members.
Lu Yao looked at Mrs. Xu and said, "Sister-in-law, do you know this Zhang Maocai?" Mrs. Xu smiled, and then said: "It's not really acquaintance. After all, he is the husband of my good friend. I have met him a few times."
At this point, Xu looked at Lu Hao and said
"Later, after I got pregnant, your eldest brother wouldn't let me go out. I was basically at home and I didn't see any babies."
"Zhang Maocai." Lu Hao looked thoughtful and said.
"Why does this name feel so familiar to me? I seem to have heard it somewhere." Mrs. Xu, who was next to Lu Hao, rolled her eyes and said, "Have you forgotten it? When I was pregnant, you had invited some in Fanlou.
When my friends were drinking together, Zhang Maocai gave you a hundred dollars, saying it was to celebrate my good fortune." Lu Hao slapped his forehead and said, "I remembered it, it is true, that Zhang Mao is a big businessman, generous in his dealings, and in his manners and conversation.
It's also very appropriate." It seems that my eldest brother and sister-in-law have a good impression of Zhang Maocai. He is short-handed and soft-spoken. It seems that if I want to ask these two people about their impression of Zhang Maocai, they will only get all kinds of praise.
Alright.
Well, it seems that there is no need to ask them about their impressions of Lu Yao. Lu Yao did not intend to continue talking, but his sister-in-law Xu became interested and said to Lu Yao: "You haven't said yet, he went to Han Mansion
What do you do?" Lu Yao said: "It's nothing. Mr. Han found Zhang Maocai, and he found some people himself to form a Cuju team, and they will also participate in this Cuju competition." Lu Hao and Xu had questions about
What Lu Yao said was not surprising at all.
Xu said: "If it is Zhang Maocai, he must think that he cannot miss this opportunity and will make a lot of money through this Cuju competition and his inn." As soon as he said this, Lu Yaozhen
was speechless.
Why hadn't I noticed before that my sister-in-law's business acumen was actually sharper than mine? If this was the case, could there be some things that I could leave to my sister-in-law?
Thinking of this, Lu Yao couldn't help but look at her sister-in-law's belly. She is now 4 months pregnant and the first 3 months have passed. If nothing major happens, there should be no problem with the child. If that's the case
…
"What's wrong with you?" Lu Hao saw that Lu Yao was a little stunned and said something. Lu Yao came back to his senses and said: "It's nothing. Indeed, Zhang Maocai is indeed a capable businessman. He wants to use this Cuju
Contest to make your inn more famous."
"Businessmen, they are basically the same," Lu Xu said with a cold snort. In fact, in Lu Xu's view, the skills of these merchants are just heresy. No matter how much money they make, they are not as good as those who work in the court seriously.
Official.
So during the previous tripartite talks, Lu Xu looked down upon Pan Yuanwu. If it weren't for Pan Wen's relationship with Lu Yao, Lu Xu probably wouldn't have said a word to Pan Yuanwu.
"Sister-in-law, how is your health lately?" Lu Yao changed the subject and suddenly asked about Xu's health.
"It's already passed the first three months, there's no problem." Mrs. Xu said with a smile. Lu Hao looked confused, thinking that Lu Yao had never been so polite before. What kind of medicine was sold in this gourd?
Lu Yao continued: "If that's the case, then I want to ask my sister-in-law for something. Is that okay?"
"What's the matter?"
"You should know that I bought a new piece of land near our house, which I plan to use as a bank." Mrs. Xu nodded and said, "Everyone in our family knows this, and it is necessary for you to build this bank.
You have so much money piled up in your room and the small house in the backyard. This is too eye-catching, and it might be robbed by thieves." When Tangxi next to Lu Yao heard this, he who had just been promoted instantly
He became nervous, stood up, and said, "I've been watching that little house day and night. There should be no problem." Mrs. Xu said, "I know you have some skills, but it's inevitable that you won't be able to do anything when you go out to do things."
Just guard that little house all day long." Lu Yao winked at Tangxi, and Tangxi sat down.
Lu Yao said: "Yes, this is also the purpose of this bank, but what I want to say is that this bank is not just for saving money and looking for someone to look after it."
"You mean, you want to make money through this bank?" Mrs. Xu asked.
"Not bad," Lu Yao nodded,
"This is why I asked my sister-in-law for help."
"As a woman, how can I help you? Besides, you men should be left to do the things that involve showing off and showing off." Mrs. Xu immediately rejected Lu Yao's proposal.
"Sister-in-law, what you said is wrong," Lu Yao shook his head and said
"There is no rule that women cannot engage in business. Although the big businessmen today are all men, in my opinion, women are more careful and can think more about some issues than men." Seeing Lu Yao's serious expression,
From the looks of it, both Lu Hao and Xu knew that this guy was not joking.
"So, do you want your sister-in-law to work in your bank?" Lu Hao asked. Lu Yao said: "To be precise, it is management. I will definitely have more and more things on my side in the future, and I will do it soon.
What's coming is the imperial examination. After the exam, I plan to propose marriage to the Han family. After we get married, we will hold a Cuju competition. There may not be anything else going on in the meantime. Even with Tangxi's help, I will be a clone.
I have no skills. But the bank is a very critical place. Even if I can't fully devote myself to the management of the bank, I must leave it to a member of my family whom I trust very much." At this point, Lu Yao looked at
Xiang Xu continued
"Sister-in-law, I want you to help me manage the bank." After saying this, Lu Xu, Yan Shi, Lu Hao, and even Uncle Fu didn't think of it.
However, Tang Xi somewhat guessed Lu Yao's thoughts. His master never played his cards according to the routine.
Lu Xu was the first to speak up and said, "Are you serious?" Lu Yao smiled bitterly and said, "Dad, of course I am serious. I want my sister-in-law to help me manage the bank."
"Since ancient times, there has been no experience of women working in business." Mother Yan also objected.
"Who said that Zhang Maocai's wife is also helping him take care of the Fulai Inn?" Lu Yao said.
Lu Hao thought for a while and said, "But the manager of the inn is still Zhang Maocai. After all, his wife is just there to help." Lu Yao said, "I know, I am also the main manager of the bank, but my sister-in-law is just there.
Help me take care of it. You may think that women can't show their faces, but this is our own bank and business. When you get there, it will be no different from here, so it doesn't count as a show of yourselves." Put these words today,
It was a complete sophistry, but who knew that Lu Yao's words would make it impossible for other people in the family to refute.
Seeing the always majestic Lu Xu and the mature Lu Hao not knowing how to answer Lu Yao, Tangxi also secretly smiled in her heart.
"Everyone is silent, I will assume that you agree," Lu Yao then looked at Xu again,
"Sister-in-law, what do you think? Don't worry, in the first few months after the bank is established, I will follow you, familiarize you with it, tell you all my ideas, and then completely take over the bank after you give birth smoothly.
." Sister-in-law Xu was obviously moved. In fact, Lu Yao had never heard anyone talk about her family until now.
Xu's natal family was actually engaged in business. When Lu Hao came of age, Lu Xu had already established a foothold in Bianliang City, but had not yet established a firm foothold. At that time, Xu's father was a very famous salt merchant in the city.
So, for whatever reason it seems to be unimportant now, Lu Hao married Xu at that time. Later, Xu's parents fell seriously ill and passed away, leaving her alone.
In fact, she has the idea of going into business, but traditional concepts have always restricted her. In addition, she is pregnant and has difficulty moving.
But today, Lu Yao suddenly asked her to take over the bank, which seemed to give Xu some hope. She also wanted to prove that she was also a person suitable for business, but...
"Sister-in-law, I see if you have any other concerns, it's okay, but it doesn't matter." Seeing that sister-in-law was still hesitant, Lu Yao asked.
Now that she has settled matters between Lu Hao and Lu Xu for her, the next question is whether she is willing to do it herself.
"I'm thinking, Lu Yao, with your ability, passing the imperial examination won't be a problem, and you might be promoted by then, so you will marry a young lady from the Han family. If that's the case,
, wouldn’t it be safer if you let Miss Han take over the bank?” What the sister-in-law said really made Lu Yao laugh.
It seems that my sister-in-law really doesn’t understand Han Yunyu at all. A lady who is immersed in love novels and romanticism all day long is not good at doing business.
His daughter-in-law is now well understood by Lu Yao. It turns out that the sister-in-law is worried about this aspect, but through the words of the sister-in-law, Lu Yao can also see that the sister-in-law is selfless and will consider the family.
People, so this gave way to strengthen my determination to hand over the bank to my sister-in-law.
"Sister-in-law, the first thing I want to say is that based on my understanding of Miss Han, my fiancée, she is not a business person at all. She has her own preferences. If she is forced to manage the bank, maybe
It will be counterproductive, and this is not the result I want to see." Lu Yao said,
"Then after that, even if Han Yunyu marries our Lu family, she is not in the true sense, she is completely our Lu family. Behind her, there is the Han family. If she is really allowed to take care of the bank,
Then will the Han family also get involved, which will make the relationship very confusing, and since my father and Mr. Han Yonghe are officials in the same court, no one knows what will happen by then. Do you understand?" Lu Yao has already put it into perspective.
Speaking of this, Mrs. Xu is not a fool. She naturally understands the meaning of Lu Yao's words.
Although Han Yunyu will marry into the Lu family in the near future, she is very different from the Xu family who has a clean background and both parents are dead. Behind her is Master Han Yonghe.
If she is allowed to manage the bank, with Han Yunyu's innocent character, it is impossible for the Han family not to get involved, and many problems will become very difficult by then.
All in all, even if Han Yunyu married into the Lu family, she could not be considered a complete Lu family member.
Of course, this is understandable. After all, every woman has to consider her mother's family. Regardless of whether Mrs. Xu understood Lu Yao's words or not, Lu Xu and Lu Hao on the side, who can be said to be official officials, immediately understood.
The meaning of Lu Yao's words.
So Lu Xu said: "Daughter-in-law, I think what Lu Yao said is very reasonable. Since my family is going to be in charge of the bank, it would be more secure to leave it to you." Lu Hao also echoed from the side: "That's right.
, and when you get there, it will be as if you are at home, and when you really start taking care of the bank, it should be after you give birth to the child, and I will also find time to go there, so don't worry." Lu Yao is serious.
Unexpectedly, what I originally wanted to say to Mr. Xu would directly hit the hearts of Lu Xu and Lu Hao.
Although Lu Xu and Han Yonghe are now in-laws, although the relationship between the two is peaceful on the surface, they are still secretly angry about what happened before. Through observation during this period, Lu Yao feels that his father Lu Xu
He is just an old kid with a hot temper. What he just said made Lu Xu completely understand. If the Xu family does not agree to manage the bank, then when Lu Yao gets married, the last person in charge of the bank will
, it is very likely that it will be handed over to the Han family, Han Yunyu, which is something Lu Xu is very unwilling to see.
Moreover, now Lu Yao is saying that Han Yunyu is not suitable to manage the bank and will be handed over to his sister-in-law, but what about after marriage?
If he doesn't agree at this time and Lu Yao changes his mind after the marriage, then he will have no chance to fight for it.
Lu Hao's considerations here are more practical. His wife's parents are both dead and her background is much cleaner than that of the Han family. The most important thing is that the couple communicates a lot every day because Xu is pregnant.
, but after she actually gave birth, he was busy with government affairs every day, while his wife looked after the child, and life was indeed a bit boring. Moreover, Lu Hao also knew that Xu was a restless person. If it weren't for this pregnancy, she would basically
He wanted to go out every once in a while, and Mrs. Xu also expressed to him many times that she wanted to run some small business of her own, but he always refused.
On the one hand, he was worried about losing money, but on the other hand, he also felt that women should not go into business and should just stay at home to care for their husbands and raise children.
However, what Lu Yao said today changed Lu Hao's view. Lu Yao's current status is not what it used to be. Basically every time he has an idea, he will get huge benefits in the end, and since he is the one who has taken a fancy to his wife
business ability, it means that maybe Xu can really manage the bank well.
To put it another way, even if the management of the bank is really bad, after all, all the money saved by the bank is Lu Yao's money, and he will not be afraid of losing anything.
How could Lu Yao know these thoughts in the two people's minds, but Xu's side seemed to have really made up his mind after listening to what Lu Xu and Lu Hao said.
"Okay, if you really think I can do it, I can give it a try." Hearing what his sister-in-law said, Lu Yao said happily: "That's great. When the bank is built, please ask my sister-in-law to follow me."
Let’s go and have a look.” So, during this dinner, Lu Yao decided on two things. One was to give Tangxi the same status as Uncle Fu, which was far more important than giving Tangxi a salary increase.
The second is that it is a good thing to choose the person who will manage the bank in the future. After all, Lu Yao was worried about who should manage the bank before.
After solving these two major issues, Lu Yao felt better. After returning to the room, Tangxi thanked him. Lu Yao warned Tangxi that as his status rose in the future, he should be more careful in handling things.
The eyes of everyone in the house are now staring at him.
Tang Xi said that he would do whatever Lu Yao asked him to do and would never cross the line.
"That's good." After a night, the next morning, Lu Yao got up and called Tangxi and asked him to put it away in the kitchen.
When I got up by myself, in addition to making a simple breakfast for my family, I made Dongpo pork from a piece of pork belly I saved last night, and also brought a pot of sour plum soup.
After dinner, Lu Yao was about to go out. Lu Xu saw Tangxi carrying vegetables and sour plum soup, so he asked, "Where are you going with these things?"
"Go to Uncle Cao Guo's house to see the team they selected and what the opponents he brought are like. I have to go to Mr. Han's place again in the afternoon. I may be back a little late today," Lu Yao said.
"Going to see Cao Yi? As for raising so many troops and bringing so many things?" Lu Xu was also obviously a little dissatisfied.
Lu Yao smiled and said: "Dad, you don't know something right now. Cao Yi's family are all people who like food. There is only one weapon that can make them obedient, and that is these delicious food.
Yes, with these two things, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort." When Lu Xu heard this, he didn't say anything and waved his hand, so Lu Yao left.
Walking on the road, Lu Yao said to Tang Xi beside him: "From today on, you may be with me on most occasions. You must understand each household and their personality and temperament, so that when it comes to you in the future,
Only when you go to communicate with them can you deal with it with ease." Tangxi nodded aside, but he still felt a little nervous inside.
"Well, to be honest, I really don't want to come to Cao Han's house, and I don't know what kind of situation will happen today." As Lu Yao said this, the last time he saw Cao Han appeared in his mind.
The scene is really a bit speechless.
The two of them arrived at the door of Cao's Mansion. When the housekeeper saw that Lu Yao was coming, he quickly came out to greet them.
"Take the vegetables in this jar to the kitchen, heat them up, and then put them on plates. When it's time to eat, just bring them to the dining table. As for the drinks in this jar, just divide them into small bowls.
, pour it out, and then add some ice cubes to it." Lu Yao directly asked Tangxi to hand over the Dongpo pork and sour plum soup to the steward, and asked him to do as he was told.
Everyone in the Cao family knew about Lu Yao's craftsmanship. When the housekeeper saw this, he knew it must have been made by Lu Yao, so he took it over with a smile.
Lu Yao and Tang Xi walked toward the main hall. Halfway there, they suddenly heard a woman's voice coming from behind.
"Stop!" Lu Yao smiled bitterly, what should come will come, and he won't do it again this time.
"You go to the main hall and wait for me first." Lu Yao said to Tangxi beside him. Tangxi didn't know why, but he still walked towards the main hall.
Lu Yao turned around, and was shocked by the person who appeared in front of him. He was wearing a white dress, with long hair reaching his waist, and a pale complexion. Lu Yao couldn't believe his eyes, and he rubbed his eyes vigorously.
, and looked again.
However, the woman in front of me is Cao Han. I can't believe it. Is this the same Cao Han who fought with me before?
By the way, why do you dress up like this in your own mansion? Could it be that... you knew you were coming today and dressed up specially?
"What are you..." Lu Yao said hesitantly. The woman in front of him spoke again, and Cao Han's familiar voice came.
"What, we don't know each other? You said you came to my house, but you didn't tell me, and you sent a servant to come. It's so disrespectful." Hearing this voice, Lu Yao finally confirmed that the person in front of him was
The woman is indeed Cao Han, but with this attitude and this dress, it is not an exaggeration to say that the two poles are reversed.
"Oh, I really didn't have time yesterday and was a little busy, so I sent someone over to inform you." Lu Yao said after coming back to his senses.
"Then when you came today, did you bring me any gifts?" Cao Han came forward and asked. What happened to him? Why did Lu Yao suddenly feel that his heartbeat was a little fast?
He tried his best to control his heartbeat and said: "Yes, I just gave it to the butler. There is delicious food and drink."
"Really? If it doesn't taste good, don't blame me for hitting you." Cao Han said, raising his fist.
"Don't be rude!" A deep voice sounded. Lu Yao turned around and saw Cao You.
