After eating dessert, Li Guolou asked the three grandmothers to go to the guild hall to watch a play or just listen to music and drink tea in the restaurant. He wanted to discuss business matters with five fake foreign devils, and they had to wait for him for up to an hour.
Yelia looked at an exquisite program list and smiled and said: "Well, there happens to be the opera La Traviata right now, let's go and listen to the opera." After that, Yelia stretched out her hand and asked Li Guolou to help her up.
Chen Xiangfang said anxiously: "Wait a minute! Xiaolou, help me find a leather shoe. I wonder where it was kicked by the second mistress?"
Li Guolou lowered his head and saw that Chen Xiangfang was wearing one leather shoe, and the other leather shoe had already run to the next table.
Yelia giggled and said, "I'll pick it up. I often see this kind of thing." After saying that, Yelia ran to the next table and said, "Excuse me."
Yelia squatted on the ground holding the hem of her skirt, picked up a black leather shoe on the ground, and smiled slyly at Li Guolou and the two grandmothers. Yelia, a good man, went to the end and put on the shoes for Yelia himself.
Chen Xiangfang proudly raised her chest and looked at Li Guolou. She had not disgraced the Qing Empire, right? A French noblewoman was putting on her shoes.
Li Guolou begged: "Grandma, please stop taking off your shoes. The place where you watch the theater is very dark. Even if you kick them off, you can't find them."
Chen Xiangfang was extremely dissatisfied and snorted coldly: "My feet hurt so much. Isn't it enough to watch the theater with my leather shoes?"
Chen Xiangfang has big feet, and her walking posture is crooked, as if she is about to fall. Xie Xiuzhu is the old woman with small feet, dragging her two feet and falling last.
Li Guolou couldn't see it, and said helplessly: "I'd better give you a pat first, send you in to listen to the show, and then go to the boss Du."
Li Guolou helped the two grandmothers out of the western restaurant with his hands on the left and the right. There were snickers and snickers behind him, and even Yelia who followed closely behind was also snickering.
Xie Xiuzhu said angrily: "I will wear leather shoes from tomorrow, and I will wear high heels from now on. I am taller than Mrs. Yelia, who can't cheat? What's the point of being proud of fake breasts held up by steel rings?"
Chen Xiangfang teased: "Second Grandma, aren't you holding on?"
Li Guolou said anxiously: "My two grandmothers, don't say embarrassing words, the foreigners here understand Chinese."
There was roaring laughter nearby, and Li Guolou could only lower his head, pretending not to recognize anyone.
The waiter opened the door of the private room, and the five fake foreigners inside immediately burst into laughter when they saw Li Guolou.
"Grandma Liu has entered the Grand View Garden! Mike, you are such a treasure!" The fat man Huang Guang held a cigar, pointed at Li Guolou and laughed.
The Western building had pipe heating, and the five fake foreigners were all wearing shirts and sitting on the sofa smoking cigars. The smoke from the cigars in the private room made Li Guolou feel foggy and unable to open his eyes, and said: "How can you bear it? The waiter doesn't want to
Close the door and let some air circulate."
"Mr. Li, an old cow eats young grass and sacrifices one's life for righteousness. It is worth learning from us seniors." Du Xianyu continued to tease Li Guolou.
Li Guolou was teased by the five fake foreign devils, and the boss also revealed everything. Only then did the five fake foreign devils agree to listen to the real topic.
Li Guolou hurriedly got up and closed the door, poured tea for the five fake foreign devils, and said: "Brothers, Mr. Bao is willing to come forward to promote Mr. Du's plan. There are a lot of preferential policies. You can build a hotel without spending money to pave the road."
Shop. Mr. Bao still sells silver stocks. Don’t take advantage of the advantages. Let’s do it together.”
Huang Guang cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Du, you are the only one I admire so much. How did you come up with this trick? Where did you learn it?"
Du Xianyude raised his head and said proudly: "It's better to read English books and look for loopholes in their legal policies. Only I can see them if others don't see them. Only then can I make a lot of gold and silver."
Another thin fake foreigner, Chen Bulei, said: "Mr. Du, if you get this land, you can borrow money from Citibank to build hotels and shops without spending a penny. I really admire you. But the other investment is still very huge.
I don’t think it’s very reasonable to return hotels and shops to the Qing Empire for free after sixty years. Isn’t this just giving back the fat to others?”
Du Xianyu raised Stick, pointed at Chen Bulei, and said: "Mr. Chen, you are not very good. Will we still be there in sixty years? I only make money that I can see when I am alive. You can still make money after you die."
Is it profitable? Besides, can the Qing Empire itself see what will happen sixty years later? As long as this trap is drilled into, it will be an unsolvable Goldbar conjecture."
Several other fake foreign devils applauded and celebrated together, cheering loudly for the boss Du.
Li Guolou stood up and bowed to the end, sighing: "Mr. Du, you are my idol and the driving force for me to move forward. With a perfect plan and a tempting trap, you are a more powerful person than foreign warships."
Hu Xueyan, an official and businessman, is not on the same level as you. We have agreed to be in-laws in the future."
Although Du Xianyu didn't have as many wives as the official businessman Hu Xueyan, as long as he set foot in the business circle, he kept concubines. The biggest enemy in his mind was Hu Xueyan, and everyone who followed him was Hu Xueyan's enemy. Li Guolou
His brother Li Guoyun is engaged in silk export business in Shanghai, as is Hu Xueyan
Competitors. This is also a competition in the officialdom. One faction is Li Hongzhang's power, and the other is Zuo Zongtang's power. Du Xianyu is willing to help Li Guolou, and he also wants to be under Li Hongzhang's wings. In the shopping mall, he is either an enemy or an enemy.
Friends and enemies are used to fight and tease, friends are used to cooperate and help.
Several fake foreign devils nearby also began to speak ill of Hu Xueyan. They dug up Hu Xueyan's depraved private life and made fun of him.
Du Xianyu said casually: "Well, Mr. Li is smart and capable, and I appreciate it very much. It's decided that we will get married in the future." He thought to himself: The son or daughter of the little wife is not worth anything, just pick one out. As long as
As long as you don't have any evil ideas about my eldest wife's daughter Du Yingying, she is his pet peeve.
Huang Guang looked around and said with a pun: "Is this it?"
Li Guolou and Du Xianyu replied in unison: "It's done!"
Du Xianyu said: "Mr. Huang, go get the bottle of 1811 Bourbon Dynasty red wine that I keep here. We want to celebrate. Next Sunday, Mr. Li invites us to drink wine at Baozhifang. You can inform us
A few other friends, the singers from Jiaofenglou came to perform, they are the kind that can be entered into the booth."
The fat man Huang Guang who walked to the door turned around and said cheerfully after hearing this: "As per the old rules, Mr. Li is treating us."
Li Guolou was vague and did not express his position clearly, but he did not say anything against it. These friends are too rich. With their help, Baozhifang's business will definitely be prosperous in the future. If you want to get something, you have to pay first, and he plays the role of pimp.
You are already familiar with it, and you can still bargain with Sai Jinhua for a 20% discount.
Du Xianyu asked: "Mr. Li, would you like to invite Mr. Bao to my house during the Spring Festival?"
Li Guolou replied: "Mr. Du, it's better to skip the Spring Festival. Mr. Bao is also very busy. All you have to do is come and deliver the ceremony. After the festival, you can invite Mr. Bao to play at the British Guild Hall. Mr. Bao likes it there.
It’s a game.”
Du Xianyu said: "It's rare but it's okay! Don't get addicted!"
The other three fake foreign devils showed lustful expressions in their eyes and said: "It's rare!"
The six of them stood up and had a round of toasts! Li Guolou drank all the wine in one gulp, turned the rim of the cup down, and said, "I'm sorry, everyone, I have to put out the fire, so I can't have as much fun today. I'll see you next Friday."
Du Xianyu sighed: "Mr. Li's future is formidable, and it will be up to you in another ten years. When will Jelia hold a cocktail party, please invite us to attend. I still need a French lady, you have to help me."
Li Guolou put on his coat, held his top hat and gave a French bow. He made a graceful gesture and said in a loud voice: "Mr. Du's order is my motivation. Next time, there will be a lonely French lady waiting for Du."
Sir, come to comfort me."
Several fake foreign devils who looked like gentlemen greeted each other politely and said goodbye. Who could tell that they were all traitors who betrayed their ancestors?
In the private room, Du Xianyu said: "I'm not wrong about the Soft Rice King. As long as there is meat to eat, he will eat it. Once this project is completed, we will promote it to Shanghai, Wuhan, and Guangzhou."
Huang Guangdao: "Mr. Du, people are so weak that they swallow elephants like snakes. Although your plan is good, it has big loopholes. It is a bottomless pit. If the follow-up funds cannot keep up, it will be a dead end. We should take it step by step to build a good place."
Let’s talk about the project. Only when we get the first pot of gold will we have confidence.”
Du Xianyu glanced at him and said, "You're so fat, so you don't believe me!"
Huang Guang chuckled and said: "Boss Du, we are all relying on you to make a fortune, how can we not believe you. But when the plan is really implemented, people will see the tricks in it. Full promotion is impossible
It’s not that I don’t believe you.”
Chen Bulei said: "Yes, Mr. Du, the Eight-Nation Allied Forces only landed at Tianjin Port once, how could they come five or six times? You are too naive. By then, the loan procedures of Citibank in the UK will also be done for what you have done."
If the modification is made, you won’t be able to get the second loan payment.”
The four fake foreign devils clapped their hands and laughed together, and Du Xianyu, a very smart man, also started laughing too.
In the corridor, Li Guolou was laughing in his heart, and his face couldn't help but be full of spring breeze. He was a middleman who was good at dancing and had everyone at his fingertips. Money would fly over like snowflakes. Li Guolou was immersed in the dream he had weaved, a
I was stunned and bumped into someone with my arms full.
"I'm sorry!" Li Guolou apologized hurriedly. The strange thing was that the man did not fall or bounce away, but was still attached to Li Guolou.
"Xiaolou, why don't you come to my house to play?" a sweet voice asked.
Li Guolou hurriedly opened Du Yingying's hands with his hands and said hurriedly: "Niece, don't mess around."
"Hmph!" Du Yingying said angrily: "It's all your fault. Why are you telling me the story of Cinderella and the glass slipper? The prince in my dream now is you."
"Niece, don't think too much. This is the beginning of adolescence. You will find a suitable partner in the future. You will be monogamous in the future. You need to find a dedicated lover." Li Guolou turned around to see if anyone knew him.
It's so scary. The little girl in front of him is a little goblin who wants to seduce him at such a young age.
"You call me Yingying when there is no one around. Why are you so rude, Xiaolou? I will talk to my mother about the future. It is useless for me to tell you." Du Yingying stared at Li Guolou intently.
Li Guolou was so frightened that he wanted to run away. Du Yingying said angrily: "Xiaolou, if you dare to touch me, I will call you molestation. You should give it a try."
Li Guolou angrily scolded: "Du Yingying, who taught you this!" But people dare not take another step forward. They are not afraid of ten thousand, but afraid of the worst. You should be more innocent as a person.
Du Yingying said proudly: "Of course Aunt Luo Lin taught me. Men like girls who take the initiative and can't resist a round."
Li Guolou was sweating on his forehead. The heating here was turned on too high. He was not interested in Du Yingying at all. In this era, it was normal for women to get married at the age of twelve or thirteen. He did not want to have a relationship with a twelve-year-old girl.
Not to mention how awkward it would be for a man and a woman to stand so stiffly together in a dark corridor.
Li Guolou saw that no one was moving and said hurriedly: "Du Yingying, hurry up and go to your mother's place. I have something to do, so you can joke with me next time."
Du Yingying smiled sweetly and said: "Xiaolou, I'm not joking with you. Mom knows I'm waiting for you. Remember this is an invitation. Come and have dinner at noon on the 13th of the first lunar month. It's two meals! I have many girlfriends.
Bring a few so that I can see them, so that I can see your vision."
Li Guolou took the card and asked suspiciously: "Is this what your mother asked you to give to me?"
Du Yingying waved her little hand and scolded: "I don't believe you! You can see for yourself, I'm leaving. Goodbye!" After saying that, Du Yingying stretched out her hand in front of Li Guolou, waiting for Li Guolou to kiss him goodbye.
How could Li Guolou dare to kiss him again? He gave a perfunctory handshake, touched her lightly, and said hurriedly: "I'm very busy during the Spring Festival, let's talk about it then."
Du Yingying smiled foolishly and said: "Xiaolou, you will come, otherwise you will eat at Baozhifang every day from now on." After saying that, Du Yingying walked away, shaking her two pigtails, and proudly hummed the British folk song "
Lavender".
"Lavender is blooming everywhere, and the blue flowers and green leaves are full of fragrance. I am the king and you are the queen. Throw down the coin and make a wish. I will love you forever..."
Du Yingying's voice was clear and crisp, leaving only a lingering sound. Li Guolou sighed slightly, people's hearts! When will they be satisfied?