Wanjin Lady

Chapter 91 Genji Goro
"In other words. Less than two months after coming to Ping County, you've squandered one-third of your family's wealth." Yuan Qi's voice was calm, but it was this calmness that made Yuan Jing feel uncomfortable all over, as if he, Yuan Jing, was destined to accomplish nothing in their eyes.

At this time, Yuan Jing felt scared, angry and uneasy.

So much so that even now, he still stands at the door and dares not step into the room.

Yuan Jing's fear of Yuan Qi was ingrained in him. He considered himself incompetent, but he possessed a natural talent for judging people. If Cheng Yunzhang was a brilliant man, full of calculations but never speaking them out loud, then this legitimate brother before him was definitely worthy of the nickname "smiling tiger."

"Yuan Jing." Yuan Qi knocked on the table, his expression unremarkable. "You...go back to Bozhou. You don't need to interfere in the affairs of Ping County anymore."

Yuan Jing's face changed, and he rushed in, "Brother, what are you talking about?"

Yuan Qi smiled. He had narrow eyes, and when he smiled, he always looked sinister. "Go home and continue being a idiot second-generation rich kid, whether it's cockfighting, dog racing, bird watching, or horse racing and gambling. In short, business is not for you."

Yuan Jing clenched his fists. "Brother, what do you mean by that?! I only lost over three thousand taels of silver. It's not like my family can't afford it!"

"But you only paid over three thousand taels?" Yuan Qi slammed the table, and the smiling tiger was also provoked. "You know exactly where this money came from. Don't force me to say such rude words!"

Where does the silver come from?

It was simply that the father of the two claimed that his business was not doing well, so he asked Yuan Qi's mother to pawn part of her dowry to get the money.

Up to now, his stepmother has been kept in the dark about this matter.

Yuan Jing’s biggest worry since childhood was what to do when his father loved him too much.

Whatever Yuan Qi has, Yuan Jing will definitely have.

Even if the things were given to Yuanqi by his stepmother's father and brothers, his father would pay for them out of his own pocket later.

During the Chinese New Year, his father would give the two brothers five taels of silver in a red envelope, but he would always secretly give him some more money afterwards.

Not to mention the clothes, shoes, socks, paper and pens that are commonly used in all seasons. If the stepmother is missing one of them, the father will make a big fuss in the yard, and then label her a "jealous woman" and force her to submit.

Dad always says: Keep everything equal.

Yuan Qi had a powerful maternal family, while Yuan Jing was just a concubine's son with a vicious and cruel mother. His father always had pity on him.

Therefore, Yuan Qi is in charge of the purchase of medicinal materials for Changchun French wine, so his father must also give him a chance to succeed.

"You've always complained about your family not giving you a chance, but now they've given you a chance, but what about you? You've been fooled around by that woman from the Wen family. First, you bought grain at a high price in Ping County, and then you lost everything on your trip to Bingzhou! If you stay in Ping County any longer, the entire Third Branch of the Yuan family will be buried with you, a fool!"

Yuan Jing's shoulders shrank back at the scolding, like a quail trembling in a storm.

Yuan Qi made the decision, "You must pack up your things and go back to Bozhou tomorrow!"

"I won't!" Yuan Jing was confused for a few breaths, but immediately regained consciousness.

He knew in his heart that if he missed this opportunity, his father would never value him again.

Haha, of course Yuan Qi is eager to send him away. After he leaves, the three big houses will probably have to look at Yuan Qi's mood!

"Brother, this matter is not as simple as you see."

"Take the matter of buying grain at high prices, for example. The Wen family has emptied their inventory and has money in hand, so they will definitely buy grain. Although I paid a high price for the grain, it was also to cut off their escape route." Yuan Qi sneered, "Do you think I don't know that Manager Wen bought a shipload of grain from Bingzhou at a low price?"

"Brother, this time... I'm just unlucky! The Bingzhou government is charging a high price for grain. I rushed over as soon as I heard the news, but who could have predicted they'd change the price by the day? That Huai'an Marquis Wei Zheng is a piece of shit. He goes back on his word and plays us merchants around! Not only me, but even Zhu Wang, who's been doing business for decades, has suffered a huge loss."

"Shut up!" Yuan Qi frowned, tapping his teacup heavily, his expression suddenly becoming fierce. "Do you think a small fry like you and I can interfere with Lord Wei, the Marquis of Huai'an?! He's a royal relative, and now he's the governor of Tianshui Prefecture. He's in charge of the southeast by order of the Emperor, and he holds a high position of power!"

Yuan Jing also knew how powerful he was, and quickly changed his words, "Yes, yes, it's my brother who speaks without restraint, but——"

Yuan Jing felt more and more justified as he spoke. "Even if my brother were here, wouldn't you make the same choice as me if you saw the opportunity to make money in Bingzhou?"

Yuan Qi waved his hand and said calmly, "What about Shopkeeper Wen? Why didn't she make the same choice as you?"

Yuan Jing thought for a moment and frowned fiercely: "It's luck! This time, God is helping her!"

"Brother, who would have thought of going to Bingzhou to collect grain? She's just luckier than me!" Yuan Jing looked at Yuan Qi, "I refuse to accept this! I won't leave! Even if I only have a few hundred taels of silver now, I still have a way to get the Wen family winery here!"

Yuan Qi looked over calmly, "What method?"

Yuan Jing's eyes turned fierce. "No matter if I use trickery or force, or a combination of soft tactics, as long as I can make the Wen family winery our Yuan family, I will be able to win my aunt's favor. Then I will also become the head of a winery. If you and I brothers unite and help each other, won't we be able to overwhelm the other families?"

"Brother." Yuan Jing's eyes sparkled. "Cheng Yunzhang is destined to pursue a career in government. Auntie has no other children, so the Bozhou Cheng family will eventually fall into the hands of the Yuan family. A hundred years after Auntie passes away, who will become the head of the Yuan family?"

"I know my brother despises me, but brothers quarrel within themselves and we fight outside. Now my aunt's health is not as good as before. If I say something disrespectful, she may die at any time! You and I, brothers, should join hands and help each other now!"

Yuan Jing believed that his words hit the mark with Yuan Wulang, and sure enough, he saw Yuan Wulang's expression gradually soften.

Yuan Liulang may not have much talent for business, but he is definitely not stupid.

The third branch has only two members, Yuan Qi and Yuan Jing. Just as Yuan Jing said, if Yuan Qi wants to become the head of the Yuan family, it is definitely not enough to fight alone, and he must rely on his half-brother for help.

"Okay. I'll give you another two months. If you can't get the Wen Family Winery, you know how powerful it is."

Yuan Jing suddenly exhaled a breath of foul air.

It became.

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Wen Weiming didn't delay too long on the road.

The winery was busy making wine, so he didn't dare to stay. After looking at his friend, he hurried back to the winery.

The road in front of the winery was filled with the aroma of rice, and from afar you could see white smoke curling from the roof of the winery.

As soon as she entered, she saw that the guys were all wearing work clothes of the same style and color, and wearing white linen aprons. Wen Wan blended in with them. Perhaps to make it easier for the guys to find her, she put on a dark-colored smock and tied all her hair into a neat bun, wrapped with a red triangular scarf, revealing her plump facial features, making her particularly eye-catching in the crowd.

Old Man Wen was very satisfied.

As expected of the child he and Bai Yueguang had, he is prettier than others.

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