Please follow the script of cultivating immortals

Nothing major happened in Fuhu City for a long time. This place is between Jiangnan and Lin'an. Although the environment is not suitable for farming, the business is still developed.

This city, home to 2,500 people, is famous for its pearls and medicinal materials. People often go up the mountain to collect medicinal herbs, such as ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum, which are also found on this mountain. Bandits only occupy the easy sections of the road, and these precious things are in dangerous places.

For such a city, even if there is a war, it will not be too involved. After all, it is inland. There have been basically no murders in the city. Every year, there are a few people who go to the mountains to collect medicine and never come back. That is the biggest danger.

Rich and safe, gambling and brothels here are more prosperous than in ordinary cities.

The city lord doesn't care about this, because everyone always needs a place to indulge, otherwise it is easy to cause trouble. As long as these people don't go too far, he doesn't care.

However, today's casino has a new plate.

"Let's make a bet today. Who can win the competition in 45 days, between Boss Jiang from Qingfeng Grain Store and Boss Liu from Liujia Grain Store?"

The casino owner shouted.

The gamblers didn't quite understand, someone asked.

"Boss, are you too bored? Is this also open?"

"This is really fun. Let me ask you, are you happy that there is only one Liu family grain store in this city? Business requires competition. Without competition, one family will be the only one. Even if the Liu family is Whenever the price increases, we can only buy it silently, because there is no way. Many of you here must have seen it, right? Once the newly opened grain store closes down, the Liu family will increase the price for a period of time. Because he lost, You have to make it up to us! Do you have any clues?"

These words also made the people below excited.

Dissatisfied? Sure, who can accept such a thing?

Why should the masses make up for the losses of businesses?

This is the danger of having only one dominant company, what it says.

Seeing this scene, the casino owner continued.

"So, I think instead of just waiting for them to lose or win, we might as well make some money. If you buy the Liu family's, you'll get 50%, and if you buy Boss Jiang's, you'll get twice as much!"

"Why is Boss Jiang so tall?"

Someone asked again, but someone just answered.

"Because this contract is about who can buy more grain. The Liu family, with three generations of family business, will definitely be richer."

"makes sense."

Then, the casino owner said again.

"So what are you waiting for? Come and place your bets. Let's be clear, we only have fifteen days to place bets, only ten days. After ten days, we are waiting to win or lose."

In the past ten days, more than a thousand people in the city participated in this bet, including Jiang Li and Liu Youcai.

On the one hand, they want to earn some extra money so that they can go to each other's place to show off, and on the other hand, they also want to prove their confidence in themselves.

Next, things are much simpler, just go to various places to buy food.

People outside also gradually heard about this matter. After all, the Liu family was still well-known in terms of food. Some people also inquired with the mentality of watching the excitement, got a positive answer, and then talked about it.

Where to put the food is also a problem. Therefore, when they went to discuss the business, they chose to leave the grain locally and wait until they won, then take it away.

All of a sudden, all the food around Fuhu City belonged to these two families, and the 10,000 taels invested by He Qingguang would soon be spent. Every time she buys a property, Jiang Li must sign a contract with the other party. After all, she has suffered a loss in this regard before.

Next comes the difficult time.

Seven days later, the price of food began to rise. Ten days later, it had doubled. The news that the Northern Zhao Kingdom was about to be defeated gradually spread, and those who had food wanted to store it and were unwilling to sell it.

Continue that bet?

Liu Kangan looked at Jiang Li who was still frantically contacting him and wanted to buy food. He tried to persuade his father, but failed.

Liu Youcai said.

"If we really lose the war, the price of food will rise at least five times. This time is also a good thing. Following this reason, we got a lot of food. We only need to wait until the bet is over, and the price of food will also rise. Qingfeng Grain Store has also closed down, and our business may not be able to reach the whole country."

With the higher price, the Liu family was able to buy some more grain.

Ten days later, the Liu family had more food than Jiang Li. But in terms of daily sales, the Liu family did not dare to sell more grain.

Selling one share means that you may earn one less share in the future.

People started to go to Qingfeng Grain Store to buy goods again, but they were rejected. No matter what Jiang Li said, he was not willing to sell more grain.

So Wu Xiaoman had a big fight with her and decided to open a warehouse and sell grain.

The grain sold to the people was only twice the price when they bought it. Now the purchase price is more than double, and the grain on the market has gradually doubled or even tripled.

This food bet has now involved the entire city.

Hearing that Jiang Li and Wu Xiaoman had a big fight, the Liu family and his son were happy.

Liu Kangan said.

"It's only ten thousand taels, you just want to compete with us?"

"No, it's within my expectations that they can get food similar to ours. It's not like what Boss Jiang can do. It's probably Miss Wu who did it. But now they open a warehouse to sell food. It’s her who can only be described as a woman’s benevolence, without considering the consequences at all.”

"That is, the food in the hands of the people now is enough to last until the end of our bet. We only sell one stone a day, which is enough. They actually sell it for ten stones. I'm afraid their money won't last long."

"In order to have money, their only option is to sell grain, and that will only cause them to lose more miserably. The price of grain is still rising."

Liu Youcai felt that he had won surely.

Some people also want to go to the casino owner to take out the money they invested and buy more food for storage, but how can the things that went into the casino's pockets come out so easily?

At this time, another news reached Liu Youcai's ears.

Jiang Li's 10,000 taels were given by He Qingguang from Yong'an Company.

Liu Youcai couldn't laugh anymore.

On the other side, Wu Xiaoman asked Jiang Li in confusion.

"Why did you expose He Qingguang at this time? You won't keep the money anyway, the ten thousand taels are already gone."

"Because Liu Youcai is definitely the happiest now, give him some surprising news and let him enjoy it."

"What's our next step?"

"Give some money to the underground banks and let them spread the news that we are going to borrow money from them. We want to borrow money to buy food."

Everything went according to Jiang Li's plan, except for the arrival of three people.

Qi Fulin, Hong Lukang, Li Shoushan.

The arrival of these three dudes surprised Jiang Li.

"Why are you three here free?"

"We heard that there was a woman under twenty here gambling with the Liu family, and we guessed that it must be you, so we came to see you."

"I was originally thinking that I would find you three when I had time, but you three came here on your own."

That night, they went to a restaurant for dinner again, and Jiang Li also told a few people about his affairs in Jianghu. This time they listened with more interest than before.

After saying this, Jiang Li noticed that the three people were a little uncomfortable and asked.

"Why do you three seem to have something to say but don't want to say it?"

"This……"

Qi Fulin's hesitation made Jiang Li more certain about this matter.

she asked again.

"What happened? Li Shoushan, tell me."

"Ah I?"

"I'll do it."

Qi Fulin took over. After all, he was also the boss of this small group.

He sighed, not daring to look at Jiang Li.

"Actually, it's like this. Our three families are all in trouble." "What's the matter?"

"Suddenly someone said that we were traitors intending to rebel. Later it was found out that it was a false accusation, but a lot of money was invested in it. Our family property is gone, and now we still owe a lot of money to the underground banks. We heard that you started here When doing business, I feel that you must be capable, and when you have money, I want to come...borrow money."

For some people, borrowing money is the easiest thing to say; for others, it is the hardest thing to say.

Jiang Li saw that these three people did not dare to look at him, so he knew that they must be embarrassed to say it.

So Jiang Li went straight to the point.

"How much more money do you need?"

"Thirty thousand taels."

"Thirty thousand...how long?"

"The sooner the better."

Qi Fulin said this, and then followed.

"But it's okay if it's not that much. A few thousand taels should be about the same."

"You all have to come to me to borrow money, which means you are really at your wits end. Who are you going to ask for the rest of the money? You stay here for two days, and I will collect it for you."

"sorry."

The three people suddenly stood up and said this to Jiang Li, but Jiang Li didn't take it to heart.

After returning to the grain store, Jiang Li went to find Wu Xiaoman and called all the waiters.

"I don't plan to do it anymore. We will sell the grain buckets tomorrow and I will pay everyone the break-up allowance. Wu Xiaoman will still be your boss from now on."

Everyone was surprised, including Wu Xiaoman.

Wu Xiaoman pulled Jiang Li aside.

"Military advisor, what's wrong with you? Is this also the plan?"

"That's not true. Three of my friends are in trouble and need thirty thousand taels. I did the math and bought all the food we have now, and that's about it."

"Can't we borrow it from He Qingguang? We can't delay our plans for this kind of thing."

"First of all, if I borrow 30,000 taels from him, I won't be able to pay it back. Even if we win this business, we will only earn 10,000 to 20,000 taels. What will I pay back with the rest? Another one, I The second person to help is a man, so he may not be willing to help me."

The person who would be helped like this by Jiang Li must have been when his love rival was helping his love rival in such a noble and honorable manner. It was not like He Qingguang, a shopping mall veteran, who would do a loss-making business.

Wu Xiaoman looked at everyone again and then at Jiang Li.

"But, let's just..."

"Those three people saved me before. Without them, I might have died on the boat. Although I didn't do anything, I never had the chance to repay this kindness. Now I can pay some money to repay my kindness, why not? Wan Once the Liu family really decides whether to win or lose the contract, there is no one above you, only me. I can just run away when the time comes, or at worst, go to the world of immortality, and he won't be able to catch me."

"The world of immortality?"

"I also have a relationship with them there, and they are eager for me to go."

Wu Xiaoman looked at Jiang Li again and couldn't help but shook his head.

This person had no intention of actually abiding by the contract from the beginning. He was a cheater.

So, Wu Xiaoman also spoke, asking everyone to sell grain tomorrow.

Whatever was in the warehouse was swept away, and whatever was still in the seller's warehouse, they signed a contract and transferred it.

The price of food has now risen to three times what it was before. At this price, buying all of it is just enough.

Food is now considered a scarce commodity, and many people are stocking up on it. After all, there is no harm in stocking more of such things.

In one day, all the grain in Qingfeng Grain Store was sold, leaving Jiang Li with an extra 32,000 taels.

She gave Wu Xiaoman a thousand taels and asked eight other people to share the remaining one thousand taels.

At this time, the Liu family came to the door again.

"Boss Jiang, are you no longer betting?"

"I'm short of money lately, so I'll change some money to spend."

"The bet?"

"Don't worry, when food becomes cheaper, I will buy it back. There will definitely be more than now."

Jiang Li said this, which only attracted Liu Youcai's ridicule.

She didn't care, went directly to the three dudes, and took out 30,000 taels of silver notes.

"That's all I have. If you need anything, just tell me. I also have some friends in the world, and a few in official circles."

"Did you really sell your business?"

Li Shoushan said in disbelief, and Jiang Li was very happy.

Hong Lukang also said this at this time.

"But we may not be able to pay it back, and the money will be wasted."

"So what if I just give you thirty thousand taels for free?"

After Jiang Li said this, the three of them stopped talking and just looked at each other.

Qi Fulin immediately knelt down, but Jiang Li stopped him with quick eyes and quick hands.

"I'm angry if you do this. Just take the money and go back."

"...We'll be back in six days. While you're here, don't do anything. Don't give up on yourself, don't leave, and don't do stupid things."

Jiang Li thought what Qi Fulin said was stupid and smiled.

But six days later, she understood what Qi Fulin meant.

Because of the two hundred thousand taels of silver that followed.

Looking at the three smiling dudes, Jiang Li was very puzzled.

"What do you mean?"

"Sorry, we lied to you before."

Li Shoushan said it, and Qi Fulin added something.

"After we knew you were in business, we wanted to help you, but the family was unwilling to say anything. The old man said he didn't know your character and had to test them before they could help you. You really gave up all your business. They are very satisfied, so they are willing to help you. Not only do they have money, but they also have channels to go..."

"Do you consider me a friend?"

Jiang Li interrupted Qi Fulin, looking very angry. Qi Fulin nodded, and Jiang Li stood up again.

"Then you are treating me like this? Are you working together to test me? What if I don't sell you all for the sake of my friends? What if I am not the boss and can't sell you? Test, do you still treat me as a friend like this?"

Jiang Li scolded them all.

Qi Fulin was speechless, because they really weren't friends enough on this matter. Hong Lukang still wanted to defend himself.

"We didn't want to at first, but the old man said that we can only pass it, and we can help you at will. We think this can..."

"...If you do this kind of thing again in the future, it's not your friend's business."

After Jiang Li said this, she also knew that these three people were not the kind of people who would test her, but she was still very angry.

Seeing that Jiang Li had forgiven them, Qi Fulin came over and handed Jiang Li the money.

"What I just said..."

"No, I'll just take back the money I can still use to buy the grain. Go tell your old man, don't be so condescending. If you three are interested, just stay and watch me play something fun for you." (End of this chapter.) )